Luo Lingyue added, "Starting tomorrow, we'll be charging fees at Zuiyuelou. In addition to the facials you just experienced, we also offer full body skincare, scar and blemish removal. We charge a different fee for each treatment!"
"You can also buy a year's subscription at once, which will give you many discounts! Our shopkeeper Bai will explain the specific charges to you."
"My dear ladies, you can try the snacks in Zuiyue Tower. These snacks are only available here. You can't get them outside! Excuse me, I'll go check out other places."
Luo Lingyue came to the kitchen and said to the cook inside: "Everyone must follow the steps of my menu today. What is our goal?"
"Surpass Tianxianglou!" the chefs shouted loudly!
Luo Lingyue clapped her hands and encouraged him, "Great! Thank you all for your hard work! As long as this customer is satisfied, our Zuiyuelou's business will get better and better in the future! Everyone's wages will get higher and higher!"
Linglong, who was supervising in the kitchen, followed Luo Lingyue out. She asked in confusion, "Miss, we're not running a restaurant, why do we need a chef to cook?"
Luo Lingyue glanced at her and said, "From now on, in Zuiyue Tower, whether you come for skin care, massage, or medicinal baths, you can eat for free! I'm going to take away all the business from Tianxiang Tower! Haha!"
Linglong was worried: "Miss, will we lose money if we do this?"
Luo Lingyue patted her wrinkled face and said, "Don't worry! Zuiyuelou is aimed at high-ranking officials and nobles, and the fees are not low! Once Zuiyuelou's business is running smoothly, I will open other stores!"
The medicinal pool was filled with steam, and the gentlemen were all drowsy from soaking in it. Although their bodies were relaxed, their minds were still thinking about the affairs of the court.
At this time, the little maids walked in lightly, each holding a glass of wine in their hands.
These wine glasses were filled with Luo Lingyue's own fine wine. The aroma of the wine filled the air, making one's mouth water. The maids carefully handed the wine glasses to each master, saying softly, "This wine is brewed by our master. We will give each of you a glass. Please enjoy it, masters."
The adults all looked up, took the wine glasses and tasted this rare wine.
After taking a sip, one of the officials exclaimed, "This wine is truly excellent! Rich and full-bodied, with a sweet aftertaste." The other officials nodded in agreement. As they savored the wine, they discussed court affairs. Despite their different social statuses, at that moment, they forgot their differences, leaving only their appreciation for the wine and their love for life.
The generals who loved wine asked the maid: "Why only one glass of wine? Give me another pot!"
The little maid laughed and said, "No more, the boss said each person can only drink one cup!"
A bearded general shouted, "Go ask your boss, are you afraid I can't afford to pay you?"
At this time, a silver bell-like laughter came from outside the door: "Hehe! My dear uncle, this wine is called Zui Sheng! You can only drink one glass. If you want to drink more, you can send a servant to Tianxiang Tower to buy some wine. I only serve one glass of Zui Sheng a day, free of charge!"
The bearded general was craving for wine, so he asked his followers to go to Tianxiang Tower to buy a few jars of wine.
The attendant bought the wine and poured it for the gentlemen. Everyone took a sip and frowned. The bearded general angrily shouted at the attendant, "What kind of wine is this? It tastes so bland!"
The attendant hurriedly replied: "Sir, this is the Qianlixiang from Tianxiang Tower!"
The bearded general walked out of the hot spring in a huff: "What kind of crap is this Qianlixiang? It's so disgusting!"
At this time, a group of maids walked in and said, "It's time for lunch. Everyone, please move to the front hall to enjoy your meal!"
The front hall was already filled with delicacies they had never seen before. Bai Zhu introduced them to them: "These dishes are all our host's own creations. Please enjoy them. From now on, as long as you come here for a massage or a bath, the food and drinks will be free."
Luo Lingzhang had a faint smile on his gentle face. He didn't expect that Luo Xiaoqi would surprise him everywhere!
The managers in Zuiyue Tower are well chosen and can basically handle things on their own!
He remembered that Luo Lingyue had pestered Luo Xiaoliu for the miracle doctor's prescription before, and he thought she was joking, but he didn't expect that she was actually using the miracle doctor's reputation to make money!
However, after soaking in this medicinal pool, coupled with the previous massage, it really makes people feel refreshed and relaxed!
Later, Baizhi took the guests to visit the children's playground and the seniors' leisure area. She explained, "If you have children, the children's playground is a great place for them to play. We've hired someone to take care of them. There's also a place for seniors to play mahjong."
When night falls, Zuiyue Tower is naturally brightly lit.
Luo Lingyue and Bai Zhi were checking the accounts. Luo Lingyue looked at several large boxes filled with silver and banknotes, as well as a box of gold leaves. She smiled and said, "Bai Zhi! We made a fortune today! Can you calculate how many people have bought this year's supply?"
Bai Zhi took out the account book and said, "Miss, today fifty-three people bought a one-year gold card, fifteen people bought a six-month silver card, two people bought a one-month bronze card, and five people didn't buy anything."
Bai Ji said, "Miss, your uncle, Lord An, bought a gold card. Oh! Lord Luo and the Sixth Princess also bought gold cards. Do you think you should return the money to them?"
Luo Lingyue curled her lips and said, "Why retreat? We are businessmen now. Business is business, we talk about transactions, we seek profits, and we pursue wealth!"
She took another look at the gold leaves and silver, and smiled until her eyes narrowed into crescents: "Besides, how can I return the silver that's in my hands? My eldest uncle and my third brother and his wife are all rich people! No way!"
Linglong and Liuli stood by, their eyes wide open. When had their mistress become like this? She simply cared about money like her life!
About half a month after Zuiyuelou opened, Tianxianglou's manager, Liu, came to Du Zhong and said, "Protector Du, I've come to report to you! Tianxianglou's business has been very poor over the past two weeks!"
Du Zhong scratched his head and asked, "What's going on? Tianxianglou's business has always been good!"
Shopkeeper Liu sighed and said, "Protector Du may not know this, but right next to our Tianxiang Tower there's a Zuiyue Tower. Business is booming, and all the dignitaries and noble families are flocking there!"
Du Zhong asked doubtfully, "Do they also run a restaurant?"
Shopkeeper Liu shook his head and said, "I heard that they have massage and medicinal baths inside, and it seems they also provide beauty treatments for women!"
Du Zhong glared at him and said, "How dare you, old man Liu, come and tease me! Zuiyuelou doesn't serve food, how can we steal your business? Get lost!"
Shopkeeper Liu fell to his knees in fear: "Protector Du! The food and drinks at Zuiyue Tower are all free. Their drink is called 'Zuisheng'. Anyone who has tried 'Zuisheng' will never drink our drink again! Isn't this just stealing our business?"
Du Zhong said angrily: "Then take all the brothers in the sect to Zuiyue Tower! I'm going to eat her up!"
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