Su Huaiyue was slightly stunned. If the system hadn't suddenly spoken, she would have forgotten something.
When rescuing Su Wanwan before, the system mentioned that Su Wanwan was a key person.
Key person?
Su Huaiyue narrowed her eyes slightly, a glint of inquiry in her eyes, and asked softly in her heart, "System, you mentioned Su Wanwan as a key figure before. What is the reason for this? I hope you can tell me."
She quietly waited for the system's response, her expression serious and focused, but her mind was silent and the system did not respond at all.
Su Huaiyue didn't give up. She pursed her lips, thought for a moment, and spoke again: "System, does Su Wanwan's existence have a crucial impact on the future development of Meiyan Pavilion? In other words, is she related to the future direction of the Wei family?"
Her tone was calm and determined, with a hint of persistence in her eyes. She stared straight ahead, as if trying to see through the void and see into the system's "thoughts."
However, the system remained stagnant, without any response.
Seeing this, Su Huaiyue frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes. She knew that the system would not give a hint like "key person" for no reason, and there must be something behind it.
After a brief pause, she switched to a more tactful approach and asked, "System, is there some special causal connection between Su Wanwan and me? Look, since I saved her, there must be some destiny involved. Can't you give me a hint?"
Her voice was neither hurried nor slow, and every word was clear and powerful. She tried to open the system's "chatterbox" in this gentle but firm way.
But the system remained silent and did not reveal any information.
Su Huaiyue took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.
She paced slowly around the room, her mind racing, considering all the possibilities.
Suddenly, she stopped, a sharp look flashing in her eyes. "System, is Su Wanwan's identity and background related to some potential forces currently influencing the Wei family? Or, will her appearance trigger a series of events that will play a decisive role in the development of Meiyan Pavilion?"
But the system remained silent, like a silent iceberg.
Su Huaiyue laughed angrily, "Then what is my next task?"
The system, which had been playing dumb, finally spoke, "Please wait."
Su Huaiyue rolled her eyes. "A smart and capable heroine and her useless, useless system."
As time went by, the business of Meiyan Pavilion became better and better, and soon it became a place frequented by women in Youzhou.
From time to time, ladies and daughters would come in for beauty treatments, and the whole shop would be bustling with people coming and going.
The owners of the surrounding shops felt very unhappy when they saw how prosperous Meiyan Pavilion was, especially the Lu family who were in the cosmetics business.
The second-in-command of the Lu family's rouge shop is a shrewd and capable middle-aged man who always looks calm and composed.
But ever since Meiyan Pavilion became popular, he often stood at the door of the store, his eyes unconsciously drifting towards the Meiyan Pavilion opposite, his eyes full of jealousy and resentment.
He stared closely at the customers coming in and out of the Beauty Pavilion, his brows furrowed, shaking his head from time to time, and muttering softly: "What kind of magic is this Beauty Pavilion? Why are so many people going there? All our business has been snatched away!"
In addition to the second-in-command, the Lu family members were also deeply affected.
Several young guys gathered together, sorting the few goods on the shelves, and occasionally looked towards the Meiyan Pavilion with envy written all over their faces.
One of the guys curled his lips and said, "Look at the Beauty Pavilion, and then look at us. There are no customers. How can we continue this business?"
Another clerk sighed helplessly and agreed, "Yeah, our shop used to be bustling with people, but now, customers don't need to buy so much rouge anymore."
As they spoke, they pointed in the direction of Meiyan Pavilion, with a hint of anger and helplessness in their eyes.
Not only the Lu family rouge shop, but the owners of other surrounding shops were also busy.
Mr. Zhang, who sells silk, usually greets people with a smile, but at this moment his face is full of worry.
He stood at the door of the store, looking in the direction of Meiyan Pavilion, his eyes full of jealousy.
He couldn't help but complain to Mr. Li, the jewelry seller next to him, "This Beauty Pavilion is so popular, it's drawing all our customers there. What tricks are they using?"
Boss Li also looked helpless, shook his head and said, "Who knows? Anyway, we have to think of a way, otherwise this business will be impossible to do."
Since women’s skin became delicate and smooth after cosmetic treatments, young ladies no longer needed a lot of makeup powder and only needed to buy some rouge. As a result, the Lu family’s business plummeted.
Listening to the report from the second-in-command of the shop, the woman in the main seat narrowed her eyes slightly.
"Beauty... the effect is so powerful, I'm afraid it's..."
She murmured softly, her eyes almost showing shrewdness.
This muttering was heard clearly by the second-in-command below. He couldn't help but stand upright, "How could the Beauty Pavilion's stuff really be so effective? They must have added something!"
Lu Jin smiled, and the fine lines at the corners of her eyes squeezed together. She raised her hand and pressed it down, signaling the other party to be careful with his words and actions.
"It's not entirely a bad idea for us. Please help me draw up a list of goods. I'll go to the Beauty Pavilion tomorrow."
Lu Jin was wearing a moon-white brocade dress with delicate light blue daffodil patterns embroidered on the hem. The dress swayed gently with her steps, like rippling water.
She stepped lightly into the Beauty Pavilion. As soon as she entered, she looked around gracefully with a perfect smile on her face. The smile was not ostentatious but very friendly, as warm as the spring sun.
After searching the store, her eyes quickly locked onto Su Huaiyue who was busy.
She lifted her skirt slightly and walked forward with graceful steps.
Before she even got close, she spoke enthusiastically, "Miss Su, I've long heard of your name! Now that I've met you, you're truly as intelligent and beautiful as the rumors say."
Her voice was clear and melodious, like the sound of a yellow oriole singing in a valley, softly echoing in the store.
That smile has not changed at all since he entered the door. It is so friendly that people can't help but want to get closer, as if Su Huaiyue is a good friend who has known him for a long time.
As she spoke, she naturally and gently pulled Su Huaiyue's hand. Her fingers were long and white, and her movements were gentle but measured.
Her eyes were full of sincerity, as if one could see the kindness deep in her heart through these bright eyes.
"Miss Su, I came here today because I've heard about the wonders of the Beauty Pavilion and am truly curious. I run my family's rouge business, and I've always hoped to exchange ideas with someone as capable as you. Miss Su, could you give me some time to learn a thing or two?"
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