In Fengjing, the Jiang family is undoubtedly a prestigious family. Even though they split up due to some conflicts back then, the overall atmosphere of the Jiang family remains harmonious and friendly.
Jiang Chengyuan was very satisfied with being born into this kind of family.
The parents were loving, the grandmother was kind, and the siblings were affectionate.
Even though the mystery surrounding her sister's origins caused her grandmother some dissatisfaction, the others remained harmonious and close. Her sister was especially clingy and considerate, with her heart and eyes only for her brother.
Jiang Chengyuan would write the inscription, and Jiang Chenghuan would grind the ink.
Jiang Chengyuan practices martial arts, and Jiang Chenghuan serves him tea.
Jiang Chengyuan went out to compete with others, and Jiang Chenghuan supported her brother without hesitation.
In Jiang Chengyuan's heart, Jiang Chenghuan was the best younger sister and the best noble lady from a prominent family. Even in Fengjing, few people could surpass her.
Jiang Chengyuan was incredibly content to have such a younger sister.
It wasn't until he discovered the round-faced little ginger that he saw Jiang Sheng interacting with her brothers, especially her second brother, playing and arguing, yet their intimacy was undeniable.
Jiang Chengyuan then realized that there was such a way for siblings to get along.
He couldn't quite describe the feeling, but inexplicably, he stayed in the corner, quietly watching Little Ginger and her brother.
Like... a little bit of envy?
Jiang Chengyuan didn't want to admit it.
But he would still feel a little reluctant to turn around.
After Chenghuan had chosen what she wanted, she walked over with light, graceful steps and softly called out, "Brother, let's go."
Jiang Chengyuan finally came to his senses. "Finished shopping? Shall we continue browsing, or go home?"
Jiang Chenghuan blinked. "If brother is tired, we will go back to the manor. If you still want to go sightseeing, Chenghuan will accompany you."
Jiang Chengyuan felt a surge of warmth in his heart. Fortunately, his sister was very considerate, and no one could match her thoughtfulness.
"I'm not going to shop anymore," he said cheerfully. "It seems like a new shop is opening over there. I'll take you to see it when it opens."
Privately, Jiang Chengyuan wanted to support Xiao Jiang Kuai, so that their acquaintance since Anshui County would not be in vain.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Chenghuan turned his head and saw Jiang Sheng. His expression changed slightly. "It's them? Opening a shop in this bustling Tianjiekou, aren't they afraid of losing everything? They have no status or background. Be careful they don't have to close down."
That was a really harsh remark, unlike her usual gentle and considerate younger sister.
But considering their previous conflict, Jiang Chengyuan still kindly comforted his sister, "I just came to take a look. If there are any interesting things, I can buy them for you and Mother."
It still sounds like they're prioritizing the mother and daughter.
Jiang Chenghuan finally smiled, stomped her foot lightly, and said coquettishly, "Brother has the final say."
The two boarded the carriage one after the other and headed back to the Jiang residence.
The entrance to the new shop.
Jiang Sheng chased after Zheng Ruqian until she was exhausted but still couldn't catch up. She angrily put her hands on her hips and said, "You stinky second brother, I'm ignoring you."
She turned around angrily, heading to the kitchen to watch Aunt Zhang make pastries.
Zheng Ruqian quickly came over with a grin to coax his sister, "I was just kidding, I was just kidding. How could I bear to spend fifty taels to buy a set of clothes? I bought the fabric myself, and my aunt sewed it for me. It only cost ten taels of silver."
Although ten taels is not cheap, it is still acceptable compared to fifty taels.
"Really, I'm just kidding, you little pig." Zheng Ruqian raised the tip of his nose, imitating a pig's nostrils.
Jiang Sheng stopped crying and smiled, then said nothing more.
Wang Xiaozhu, who was sorting dried medicinal herbs at the clinic, poked her head out in confusion. "Second Young Master called me?"
"No, no, no," Zheng Ruqian quickly waved his hand.
Jiang Sheng burst into laughter, and the brother and sister regained their intimacy and harmony.
When passersby inquired about the new shop out of curiosity, Zheng Ruqian introduced it in a flamboyant manner, and Jiang Sheng chimed in to add her own comments, their collaboration quite seamless.
In the corner.
Changyan pulled Wen Zhiyun aside and whispered, "If Second Brother had just said the price of clothes was ten taels of silver, this little money-grubber of mine would have exploded. So we exaggerated it to fifty taels and then lowered it back to ten taels."
Despite the psychological impact of the price fluctuations, one could calmly accept the cost of a ten-tael garment.
With that brain of mine, it's time for my second brother to open a shop and start a business.
Wen Zhiyun deeply agreed and thought it made sense, but when he thought about his less-than-stellar medical skills and the clinic that was about to open, he frowned deeply.
Sometimes I really envy my second brother; he's always so confident and so... at ease.
night.
After Xu Mo returned, the siblings worked together to choose a date for the opening, which was three days later.
The pastry shop's ingredients are all ready.
The clinic also has no shortage of medicinal herbs.
Everything seemed to be going perfectly, and all that was left was to open for business and make money.
But that's not actually the case.
After dinner, Changyan tapped two fingers of his right hand back and forth on the back of his left hand. "Second brother, are you just going to stand at the door like this to attract customers? Aren't you going to make any other preparations?"
Opening a store in Fengjing is different from other places; here, more emphasis is placed on background and customer base.
Just like shops opened by royalty, people come to patronize them without any advertising, because royalty themselves have a celebrity effect and attract followers.
But Zheng Ruqian did not.
Not only him, but also Xu Mo, Wen Zhiyun, Chang Yan, and Jiang Sheng, none of them had it.
For ordinary people like myself, it's too difficult to attract customers to a shop in Fengjing by relying on its reputation; the only way is to earn a good reputation through quality.
But the speed is too slow; it will take two or three years to break even.
Chang Yan was originally worried about his second brother, but unexpectedly Zheng Ruqian smiled slyly and his gaze fell on his eldest brother.
"Don't worry, the second brother has already discussed it with me." Xu Mo chuckled. "Today I reached an agreement with Zhu Sihuan, and he will bring people to support us. Zhao Yuanqi Huai will also be there. This is all the connections I can mobilize."
They might be insignificant among the royal relatives, but for the siblings, it was a timely help.
Zheng Ruqian cupped his hands in a gesture of respect, unusually dignified and earnest, and said, "Thank you, elder brother, thank you, fifth brother, thank you everyone."
This shop consumed all the money they had earned in Fengjing and was the culmination of his hard work. It was his last gamble after being humiliated by Youranju, and it was also where his future hope lay.
Fortunately, from his eldest brother to his youngest sister, no one said a word against it. They always supported him, even if it meant using all their connections, worrying themselves sick over him, and even spending ten taels of silver to buy him a set of clothes.
"Don't worry, I won't let you down with this shop." The young man clenched his fist and looked up at the sky with his head held high. "I will definitely make it the most popular pastry shop in Fengjing."
It's not just the support of established families, or the uniqueness of the pastries, but also the irreplaceable quality of the raw materials.
Before we knew it, the day of the opening arrived.
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