As Gu An'an was leaving, she saw Old Madam Jiang rushing over.
The old lady looked anxious and was in such a hurry that she didn't see Gu An'an coming towards her.
It truly shows the deep love and compassion of a mother.
Gu An'an smiled. She had no intention of watching any more scenes of maternal love and filial piety. However, she hadn't taken two steps when she heard that familiar voice, "So this unfilial son has finally met his end! I came here today to see you make a fool of yourself!"
Gu An'an: "..." I didn't expect Old Madam Jiang to be so clear about love and hate.
This is truly unexpected.
However, the Jiang family's affairs were none of her business, so Gu An'an returned to the shop.
The shop was bustling with activity.
It turned out that the owners of the shops across the street and next door had all come over, waiting for Gu An'an to return to discuss countermeasures.
The owner of the pastry shop diagonally opposite said helplessly, "Manager Gu, you have to think of a solution. If this brothel really opens, I think we'll all be affected."
This is the commercial street in Anping County, bustling with people.
The eldest daughter and the youngest wife also often come here to buy things.
If a brothel were opened here, with a few prostitutes standing there and waving their handkerchiefs, how many women would dare to come here?
"Exactly, this has a very bad influence."
The other shopkeepers chimed in, "Why don't we go and reason with Su San Niang? Manager Gu, you're quite familiar with San Niang. You're both women, so it's easier to talk to you. Why don't you go and ask her?"
This put Gu An'an in a difficult position. "It's true that I'm familiar with Boss Su, but she didn't tell me about changing the storefront. How could I be so arrogant as to tell someone not to open their shop?"
These words made the other shop owners' faces look rather unpleasant.
They were all ordinary merchants, but fortunately, they didn't have to pay exorbitant taxes in Anping County, so they were able to earn a little money to support their families.
If we are squeezed out of the business and can no longer open a shop, how will we support our families?
Seeing everyone sighing, Gu An'an laughed, "But don't worry, everyone, Third Sister's brothel won't be able to stay open, I assure you."
These resolute words drew everyone's attention. "Is this really true?"
"Does Manager Gu perhaps already possess some knowledge of something?"
It was only now that Gu An'an understood why Su San Niang and Bai Qiaoyin dared to defy convention and open a brothel.
It turns out that most people don't know that Anping County prohibits the operation of brothels.
For example, none of the business owners on this street knew about it.
Too.
These are all small business owners; they wouldn't know about these rules and regulations.
Chen Yuan knew this because he commanded the troops of Anzhou, Lingzhou, and Rongzhou, and was quite familiar with the counties under their jurisdiction.
It was thanks to Chen Yuan's reminder that she was able to handle the trouble caused by Su San Niang without knowing the connection.
Gu An'an did not answer the question directly. "Please wait a few more days, bosses. My shop is next to Boss Su's, and my little shop will be the most affected. Naturally, I am also very anxious. If you trust me, then wait a few more days. I assure you, her brothel will definitely not be able to stay open."
"Just having Manager Gu's words is enough."
"That's right, since Manager Gu's business is booming, we won't disturb him."
After seeing the group off, Liu Jiuniang asked worriedly, "Xiao Gu, do you really have a solution?"
"Why would I lie to you? You'll find out later." Gu An'an said with a smile. Seeing Xiao Wu diligently chopping meat, she sighed and called him out.
Xiao Wu was extremely flustered. "Boss, what did I do wrong?"
How did you join the Orchid Sect?
This question made Xiao Wu hesitate slightly. "My mother was saved by the Orchid Sect before, and I owe them a debt of gratitude. This time, the Orchid Sect came to my house, and I am repaying the debt on behalf of my mother."
This made Gu An'an frown. "The person who gave you the orders has left. Your mission is over. If you want to go home, I'll give you travel expenses. If you don't want to go home, you can continue working here."
She added, "You'll keep one tael of silver a month, and we'll increase it if you do well."
Without hesitation, Xiao Wu said, "I'll stay."
Going home wouldn't do her any good, so she might as well work here and save some money, at least enough for her dowry, right?
"Then let's get to work."
Gu An'an didn't regret her decision much the moment she made it. She took a deep breath before heading to Taibai Restaurant.
We need to be careful about the dishes when we host a banquet for Scholar Sun at noon.
When Gu An'an arrived at Taibai Restaurant, she ran into an acquaintance. The daughter of Minister Fu was drinking tea there, with only a few plates of dried fruit on the table, looking as if she had been there for a long time.
Fu Lingshu greeted her warmly, "Sister Gu, are you eating here too?"
Gu An'an couldn't accept being called "sister."
"I've come here to take care of some business. How has Miss Fu been lately?"
As she said this, Gu An'an glanced at Fu Lingshu's face, which made the latter subconsciously touch her own face.
"Dr. Zheng prescribed a medicine for me, but let's not talk about that. Sister Gu, do you have time to sit here with me for a while?"
Gu An'an had miscalculated earlier; she never expected that this person would have Stockholm syndrome.
It's best to keep your distance from Fu Lingshu rather than get too close to him.
"I need to go home, so I'm afraid I won't be able to sit with Miss Fu for a while."
"Oh, is that so? Sister Gu, I thought you were a tigress that you would avoid at all costs."
Gu An'an chuckled, "What kind of tigress is this, so well-educated, beautiful and charming? Miss Fu is joking."
As the two were talking, Bai Qiaoyin entered, followed by Lin Zixing.
Upon seeing the person who had come over, Fu Lingshu quickly asked, "What brings Sister Gu to Taibai Restaurant?"
Her voice rose slightly, making Gu An'an realize that she was still being used by this rich young lady.
She saw Lin Zixing walking towards her.
"I've hired a tutor for my child and booked a banquet here." Gu An'an wasn't in the mood to be a tool. "I'm busy, so I'll take my leave now."
Lin Zixing blocked Gu An'an's path, "Madam Gu, have you hired a tutor for your son? I wonder which great scholar it is?"
"I am but a commoner, how could I possibly afford to invite a great scholar? Young Master Lin is joking." She stepped aside to avoid him. "By the way, I would like to ask Young Master Lin a question."
Lin Zixing listened attentively. "Please speak, Madam Gu."
"If I accidentally hurt Manager Bai, I wonder if Young Master Lin will punish me?"
These words made Bai Qiaoyin's expression change drastically. She was about to speak when she saw the young master waving his folding fan, so she dared not speak easily.
"Madam Gu has always been a person of great sense."
"I just think I might be too weak, making people feel like everyone can bully me. But even a rabbit will bite when cornered, and getting bitten always hurts, doesn't it?"
Lin Zixing looked at those burning eyes and felt that they were too dazzling. He looked away for a moment before speaking, "Of course. Has Madam Gu been bullied? If so, I, Lin, am willing to do my best to help."
"I wouldn't dare, I'm afraid I'll owe Young Master Lin a favor." Gu An'an walked straight over. "Debts of gratitude are the hardest to repay, and I can't afford to."
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