Youranju truly lives up to its reputation as the most bustling hotel in Fengjing.
Upon entering, one sees that the hall is nearly full, with guests clinking glasses and delicious food being served in a continuous stream.
The waiter quickly came over, smiling and chanting, "Welcome, sir. Would you like to sit in the main hall or in a private room upstairs?"
Jiang Sheng remembered this waiter. Last time, he was incredibly clever, seeing off guests and closing doors with smooth, effortless movements, truly a role model for us all.
Before she left, she secretly gave the waiter a thumbs-up, but she didn't know if he remembered.
"Oh, it's you." The waiter's memory was indeed extraordinary, and he quickly recognized Jiang Sheng. "Miss, you're here to see the head manager, right? This way, please."
The two were led to a private room on the second floor.
The second brother walked in front, Jiang Sheng in the middle, and Zheng Ruqian at the back.
Just after crossing the wooden stairs, before even reaching the door of room number one, Zheng Ruqian stopped in his tracks.
Jiang Sheng turned around in confusion and gestured with her eyes: Second Brother, keep up.
But Zheng Ruqian didn't move. He simply told the waiter to go ahead and get busy, and then looked at his eleven-year-old sister.
I still remember when the brother and sister sold mushrooms together. Although he was the older brother, he was timid and simple-minded. He lived in fear of being abandoned by his mother and didn't even have the ability to survive.
His younger sister found him, gave him half of the family home, and took him to sell mushrooms and vegetables.
Later, Zheng Lao Er grew up and was able to negotiate cooperation on preserved meat on his own. He dared to sell and transport vegetables by himself, had the guts to buy land to grow green beans and become a landlord, and even opened a Jiuzhenfang that specializes in selling pastries.
Especially after his near-death experience in Hebei County, he seemed to have truly matured, not only having ambition and ideas, but also developing his own unique strategies.
There is no doubt that Jiang Sheng is someone who is content with the status quo.
As the older brother, he loves to protect his younger sister and is willing to spoil her like a treasure.
But life doesn't pamper people; on the contrary, it's cold and ruthless. Jiang Sheng can't stay eleven years old forever. She has to grow up, get married, and face the joys and sorrows of life.
It's one thing for her brothers to be willing to protect her, but it's another thing for her to be independent and strong enough.
That little girl who dared to sell mushrooms at Youranju when she was only seven years old shouldn't have been spending all her time in the backyard, doing nothing but managing the workshop.
While the older brothers strive forward, they should also give their younger sisters a helping hand.
Family is about working hard together, growing together, and becoming better together.
Zheng Ruqian snapped out of his thoughts, glanced at the bewildered chubby girl, and smiled knowingly, "You probably can't close this deal by yourself today."
"Why?" Jiang Sheng's eyes widened, her resentment rising again. "Second brother is a bad guy, second brother looks down on people."
"Then go talk to me and see." Zheng Ruqian flicked his folding fan and leaned against the wooden ladder railing. "I'll be waiting for you here. Don't come out crying."
Jiang Sheng gritted his teeth and strode confidently to the door of private room number one. "Second brother, you wait here, you wait here!"
He then angrily knocked on the door.
Zheng Ruqian leaned against the wooden ladder handrail and smiled.
Jiang Sheng had taken him to sell mushrooms, and by some twist of fate, she gave him a push.
Today, my second brother brought his sister to discuss a business partnership. From now on, the business of Jiuzhenfang will depend entirely on her and Aunt Zhang.
Go on, little girl, your brother is right behind you, always there to support you.
Jiang Sheng was still knocking on the door, waiting for the head manager's response.
The wooden ladder behind me creaked, and when I turned around, I saw another brother and sister.
Jiang Chengyuan gently reached out his hand beside her, showing tender care, "Chenghuan, walk slowly. Tell He Rui what you want to eat, and I'll bring it to the third floor later."
He Rui, the waiter who had just led the Jiang siblings, was now even more eager to guide them, saying, "Yes, Miss, just tell us what you'd like to eat, and I'll have the kitchen prepare it for you."
Jiang Chenghuan smiled, glanced ahead, and then his gaze fell on Jiang Shengzhu's plump figure. His smile vanished. "It's her again."
I don't know if it's a clash or what.
Despite their vastly different social statuses, the two people always seem to run into each other, and friction always ensues, ultimately leaving her unhappy.
The time she bumped into Jiang Sheng at the entrance of Wenchang Pavilion, she had just been criticized by her grandmother and wanted to seek comfort from her brother, but she was embarrassed by Jiang Sheng and his sister at the door and almost lost face in Fengjing.
The scene at the entrance of Jiuzhenfang was even more contemptible. Jiang Chenghuan had never seen such an ill-mannered girl before, as if she had no manners at all.
If that were all, it would be fine.
Having been raised as a noble lady for over a decade, Jiang Chenghuan disdained to have any interaction with Jiang Sheng, and even had no interest in disliking her.
But Jiang Chengyuan always mentioned her, showing admiration in his words, and even stopped trying to favor himself because of her.
This made Jiang Chenghuan extremely dissatisfied.
Watching Jiang Chengyuan go from being elegant and refined to looking surprised and delighted, and then calling out, "Little Jiang, what brings you to Youranju? Are you here to deliver sausages and cured meat?"
Jiang Sheng turned around, her big, round eyes glancing back at the door, when the head manager's voice, Yun Jin, came from inside.
She could only give Jiang Chengyuan a toothy smile, slip inside, close the door behind her, and prepare to discuss the matter with renewed vigor.
Outside the door.
Jiang Chengyuan was both surprised and delighted, her heart softening completely.
I never expected that she wouldn't hold a grudge against me for not supporting Xiao Shengjiang at Jiuzhenfang last time, and even smiled at me. That's really great.
If it were Chenghuan, it would take several days and a huge financial outlay to appease her before she could turn her anger into joy.
He genuinely liked this innocent, lively, optimistic, and resilient little girl.
Jiang Chenghuan, who was standing nearby, saw everything clearly and felt a surge of panic. Instinctively, she grabbed Jiang Chengyuan's sleeve and said coldly, "How can such an ill-mannered wild girl be worthy of entering Youran Residence?"
Jiang Chengyuan was taken aback.
Zheng Ruqian, who was in front, suddenly turned around, his languid body tensing up, and his expression gradually turning cold and stern.
Even He Rui, who was leading the way, couldn't help but explain, "Third Miss, Miss Jiang's shop has a business deal with Youranju, and she's here to discuss a new collaboration."
"Cooperation?" Jiang Chenghuan looked puzzled. "You Ran Ju has such a large and successful business, why would they need to cooperate with someone like this?"
She genuinely didn't understand.
In her mind, it was nothing short of a fantasy that an uncultured, ignorant wild girl could be associated with the most prosperous You Ran Ju in Fengjing.
To Jiang Chengyuan, the words sounded somewhat grating and uncomfortable.
But even more jarring things were yet to come.
"You Ran Ju is frequented by distinguished guests, from the upper-class families of Fengjing. If they find out that You Ran Ju is cooperating with such people, it may damage its reputation."
Jiang Chenghuan analyzed carefully, "Logically speaking, a young lady like me shouldn't be involved in such matters, but Youran Residence is ultimately the property of the Jiang family, the culmination of generations of hard work from our ancestors, and I can't just watch that hard work be trampled on..."
Before she could finish speaking, a loud shout rang out.
"Bullshit!"
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