Since he was old enough to understand, Zhou Yin had been taken to different occasions by his father. After he came of age and took over the family business, he dealt with different people almost every day. It can be said that he had seen countless people.
It's not like they haven't collaborated with women before. Not to mention Fucheng, even in Huaishan County, there are several female bosses who have business relationships with the Zhou family.
However, when these women faced him, they all revealed some of their feminine traits. Some tried to be nice to him or flatter him, while others were too shy to look him in the eye and blushed. Some even pretended to be indifferent but actually harbored expectations. He could see through their intentions at a glance.
Zhou Yin has encountered countless romantic encounters since childhood, so he is well aware of his attractiveness to women. Even women who don't have any particular feelings for him will unconsciously be mindful of their image when facing him.
As for this Madam Cheng, judging from her clothes, there was no obvious sign of careful matching. Her face was also completely bare without any makeup. More importantly, when talking to him, her tone, actions, and expressions were all very generous and natural, as if the two of them were... equals.
This made Zhou Yin feel uneasy, as if the person in front of him was of the same gender as him!
He could sense that when Madam Cheng looked at him, their status was equal, there was no distinction between genders, it wasn't a conversation between a woman and a man, but simply a conversation between people.
It was truly a magical experience; he never imagined he could have such a natural and genuine conversation with a woman.
Thinking about this, for some reason, Zhou Yin suddenly felt a sense of anticipation for the upcoming collaboration, or perhaps this Madam Cheng really was someone who could bring him surprises.
After confirming their intention to cooperate, both sides immediately began preparations.
Cheng Ruyi naturally prepared the required Nourishing Meridian Pill, Cloud Dream Lotus, Clear Spirit Fruit, and Beauty Pill according to the prescribed dosage as quickly as possible.
There are currently about ten Runmai Dan pills in stock, and Yunmenghe has successfully bloomed several times. Qingling fruit is the most abundant, with at least a hundred fruits from the five fruit trees combined.
The most troublesome thing is the beauty pill. Although the system gave me twelve pills in total, I don't know if I will get more in the future, so I have to make sure I have enough for at least the next year.
However, Ruyi believed that the quality and effectiveness of the products produced by the system were absolutely top-notch. One beauty pill, combined with spiritual spring water and other precious medicinal herbs from the mortal world, should last for a month without any problem. As long as the shop was successfully opened, there would always be a solution.
The Zhou family was very efficient. By the end of April, everything at the shop was ready, and it was just waiting for an auspicious day to open!
"Lingyun Pavilion...who came up with this name?" It almost clashed with the name of the Spirit Nourishing Pill?
Cheng Ruyi stood in front of the shop's antique and grand entrance, looking at the plaque with curiosity and asking a question.
“Of course it’s our master! Our master used to study at Lingshan Academy! Back then, he was quite famous in Huaishan County, along with Wen… uh, in Huaishan County.” Huang Youcai was startled, realizing he almost said the wrong thing! “Anyway, with our master’s talent, if he hadn’t given up the imperial examinations to inherit the family business, he would have definitely passed the exams long ago!”
Wen? Could you mean Wen Jingqing? That's right! This Zhou Yantang looks to be about the same age as Wen Jingqing, and since they are both from prominent families in Huaishan County, it's very possible they've known each other since childhood!
Moreover, they both studied at Lingshan Academy... Two young men with similar family backgrounds, academic achievements, and appearances should become friends, right? So why did Manager Huang react that way just now?
Seeing Cheng Ruyi frown, Huang Youcai cautiously asked, "Madam Cheng, what's wrong? Is there something wrong with the name?"
"No problem. I'm just a woman who hasn't read many books. Since it was your boss who named it, there's definitely no problem."
All the hot springs, food, and some related products inside are imbued with spiritual energy, so the name is perfectly appropriate and even fitting!
"Haha, since there are no problems, Madam Cheng, please come with me inside and take a look around. Everything has been specially arranged by our master according to your wishes!"
Cheng Ruyi followed Huang Youcai through the unassuming gate and into the shop.
This shop is located in the northeast of the county town. Although it is not on Qingyun Street, it is not far away. Moreover, the surrounding area is quieter and more secluded, making it perfect for hot springs.
The spa is divided into four courtyards. The first courtyard is the front courtyard. After entering through the main gate and passing through the screen wall, you will arrive at the lobby, which functions like a modern lobby. Guests can enjoy complimentary tea while waiting to complete the check-in process at the lobby seats.
After passing through the front hall, you enter a Zen-inspired garden with bamboo groves, courtyards, bridges, and flowing water. There are no particularly ornate landscaping features, but they unexpectedly make you feel refreshed and calm.
The courtyard on the east side of the garden, "Ningxi Tower," is where the men's hot spring pool is located, while the courtyard on the west side, "Wangyue Tower," is where the women's hot spring pool is located. The two are separated not only by a courtyard but also by multiple walls, which ensures privacy while enhancing the atmosphere.
According to Cheng Ruyi's wishes, the size of the men's and women's hot spring pools should be basically the same. Therefore, the Zhou family put a lot of effort into finding a suitable location, and even spent a lot of money to buy two adjacent houses before finally finding two courtyards that were similar and symmetrical.
Both courtyards consist of a main hall and three side rooms. The three side rooms are three bathhouses with different functions. Each bathhouse has a changing and bathing room. The largest main hall in the middle is a rest room with several elegant small rooms for people to gather, chat and enjoy tea and snacks. The courtyard is also divided into four different courtyards by bamboo fences, ensuring that you can enjoy the scenery without seeing each other from these four rooms.
This design is actually very different from the current use and access arrangements of houses and courtyards in this world. Ruyi had previously asked Zhou Yin for his opinion, and he said that he had never seen such a way of using and constructing it before, but it seemed quite mysterious and novel. Their spa is known for its unconventional approach, so it is quite reasonable to use it here.
Now, as Cheng Ruyi walks through it, she can't help but sigh that when it comes to aesthetics, the ancients are truly superior. Such landscaping and decorations would be a hit online and become a popular spot for internet celebrities if it were in modern times!
What pleased Ruyi the most was that Zhou Yin adopted her suggestion and installed a toilet similar to the one in her house in the side room of the main hall, which was clean and convenient!
The layout of the men's area was not much different from this side, so she didn't go over to take a look. The two of them went around to the back door and arrived at the courtyard where the private hot spring was located, where Zhou Yin was waiting for them.
That's right, the private hot spring pools have their own separate entrances. Those who need to ensure privacy can enter and exit directly through this entrance, without having to go through the shop's main entrance.
Moreover, each type of hot spring here has its own private room and courtyard. The hot spring is located in a semi-indoor open space, where you can soak in the hot spring while experiencing the changing weather of the four seasons, which is very pleasant.
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