Chapter 195: Huaxiang Building is Bustling with People
"Last time, Madam, you asked me where I got this pair of jade bracelets from, so I took the initiative to ask Madam Zhu if she had any other jade. I found it and sent it to you immediately." Seeing that she didn't move, Madam Wang casually mentioned what the gift was, hoping to arouse her interest.
The prefect's wife's expression changed slightly, and she casually touched the jade bead string around her neck.
It is made up of thirty blue-green jadeite pieces, clear and crystal clear, and is one of her favorite jade ornaments.
I didn't expect that person would even find out this.
My originally firm heart was inadvertently shaken.
"Why don't you take a look at it first? If you like it, keep it. If you don't like it, throw it away."
After Mrs. Wang's compliments, the prefect's wife also smiled, then opened the box, and for a moment she looked stunned.
My breathing suddenly stopped!
So beautiful!
Mrs. Wang also turned her head to look, her expression was almost the same as that of the prefect's wife.
"This...where did Madam Zhu find this jade? I have never seen such a beautiful string of beads." Madam Wang couldn't help but praise.
The prefect's wife reached out and took it out. It was also a necklace.
But no matter the size, color or exquisiteness of the jade, it is much more exquisite than the one on her neck.
The necklace is divided into two layers, the outer layer is made up of thirty-three oval jade beads, with two sparkling diamonds between each bead. However, the wife of the prefect did not know what it was, but she felt very moved.
The inner layer is a semicircle made of fifteen identical beads, which is integrated with the outer layer.
The whole necklace exudes a tranquil and simple elegance from the inside out.
The emerald green is as dark as a clear pond.
The prefect's wife fell in love with him at first sight.
Gotta get it!
At that moment, I made a decision in my heart.
"The gift sent by Madam Zhu is very much to my heart. I accept the invitation to the dinner." After saying this, she ordered someone to collect the invitation.
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The day before opening.
The second store of Huaxianglou has been decorated brilliantly, and a lot of lion dances and some publicity personnel have been hired. Everything is ready, only the east wind is missing.
A luxurious and majestic carriage stopped in front of the second flower shop in Huaxianglou.
A man got off the carriage and everyone hurried to meet him.
When the shopkeeper Xu on the opposite side saw this scene, he looked suspicious and asked someone to ask the other party where he came from.
"Don't worry, Uncle. The restaurant across the street opens tomorrow. Who else can convince everyone in Guancheng to come to the banquet?!" Xu Changqin laughed. "Hua Xiang Lou will definitely lose face!"
Shopkeeper Xu: "Changqin is right, but we should still check it out."
"Well, I'll give the order."
After leaving the room, Xu Changqin went downstairs and looked at the bustling first floor with a smile on his face.
As long as he helps his second uncle run the restaurant well, everything here will belong to him in the future.
As for the young man who just entered Huaxiang Tower, although his face could not be seen clearly, he must not be a noble person, otherwise he would not travel with only two followers.
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On the sixth day of August, the sky was just beginning to brighten.
The streets of Guancheng are already filled with small stalls and vendors, all of whom are counting on the competition between Huaxianglou and Tianxianglou to bring them some extra income.
Until after noon, there was no movement in Huaxiang Building.
The casino was bustling with activity.
People who reported the news came one after another.
When they heard that no one had visited Huaxianglou so far, some people couldn't help but cheer.
"I won. I won."
"Haha, I'm going to find some pretty girls after I get the money!"
"Tsk, don't you know that the banquet at Huaxianglou is scheduled to start at the beginning of the evening hour? It's not time yet, what's the point of being happy?"
"The latest news is that the prefect's wife went to Huaxiang Tower!" Suddenly, a shout came from outside.
"impossible!"
"Why not? The food at Huaxianglou is delicious and affordable. The prefect's wife has good taste!"
"Oh, the magistrate and his family have arrived at Huaxiang Building." Another announcement came.
Now some people could no longer sit still and started running towards Huaxiang Building to find out the truth.
Huaxiang Building.
After the prefect's wife got off the carriage, Zhu Mingqing had already been waiting at the door for a long time.
At this time, the two of them chatted and laughed as they went into the building. After a while, she came out again and greeted Wang Tongpan and his family as they entered the restaurant.
The banquet was held in the yard behind the restaurant. Since it was not yet punctual, Zhu Mingqing allowed them to walk around.
Especially the four gardens of spring, summer, autumn and winter, which took her a lot of effort.
Perhaps knowing that fewer people would come today, the prefect's wife simply asked everyone to sit at one table.
Zhu Mingqing smiled faintly: "Don't worry, there should be more people coming later."
At the same time, those families in Guancheng who received the invitations also received the news.
Zhao family.
"Brother, do you want to go?" Zhao Ertang asked.
Mr. Zhao stood up, put on the clothes he had prepared long ago, and asked someone to carry the gifts onto the carriage: "Let's go!"
Zhao Jin also followed happily behind him.
The prefect's wife has also gone, which shows that the prefect has no intention of supporting Tianxianglou.
In this battle, Huaxianglou is temporarily in the lead.
Mr. Liu and Manager Xu were in the room of Tianxiang Tower. They were the first to know the news.
The two looked at each other with serious eyes.
Didn't they say that no one would go? Why does it seem like it's packed with people now?
"Did you manage anything?" Mr. Liu asked in a low voice.
"Nonsense, I've spent no less than three thousand taels of silver these days!" Shopkeeper Xu was so distressed that his face turned green when he saw the prefect's wife appear.
"Come on, let me go with you to ask my brother-in-law..."
Before Mr. Liu finished speaking, he saw some horse-drawn carriages appearing on the street one after another, and finally stopped at the Huaxiang Building opposite.
The people who stepped out of the carriage were all noble ladies whom I had met a few times.
They all received the news that the prefect's wife was coming, and they hurried out.
After them, some well-informed businessmen also entered the Huaxiang Building with invitations.
Even some dignitaries who didn't have invitations came, and Luo Xiao went downstairs directly to invite them in.
Anyway, today is an important day for his Huaxianglou, and if someone comes to add to the joy, then that would definitely be welcome, but these people have been arranged in this restaurant facing the street.
In just a quarter of an hour, the Huaxiang Building, which was empty just now, became extremely lively.
"It's Old Zhao, he's here too!" Mr. Liu saw Mr. Zhao at a glance.
Shopkeeper Xu already had a bad feeling in his heart, so he immediately went downstairs and stopped Lao Zhao before he entered the house to ask him the reason.
Mr. Zhao coughed twice and said, "Manager Xu, it's not that I don't want to give you face, it's just that today is a little special. Well, let's not talk about it for now. The banquet is about to start. I'll be leaving first."
After saying that, he immediately called on his family to follow.
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