"Someone come here." Lu Jin spoke softly, his voice was crisp but carried the majesty of a superior.
Soon, a clever maid came trotting in and stood respectfully aside: "Madam, what do you want?"
Lu Jin picked up the terms of cooperation and handed them to the maid: "Go tell the housekeeper to prepare a reply and say that I am very satisfied with these terms."
The maid took the terms, responded and left.
Lu Jin looked at the maid's departing back, a calculating look flashing in his eyes.
It doesn’t matter even if she can’t go to the warehouse for the time being. She doesn’t believe that there are no loopholes in such a big shop.
Even so, among more than a dozen people, there is always one who will have some selfish motives.
Since the Lu family and Meiyan Pavilion started cooperating, the Lu family's business has been booming, with revenue increasing significantly and profits almost three times higher than before.
One day, the second-in-command of the Lu family walked into Lu Jin's room with a big smile on his face, holding an account book in his hand, and said excitedly, "Madam, take a look at this account book. Since cooperating with Meiyan Pavilion, our business has been making a lot of money!"
His eyes narrowed into slits due to his smile, and the fat on his face trembled.
Lu Jin sat on a carved pearwood chair and took the account book with an elegant demeanor. He glanced at it casually, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a satisfied smile.
But the smile did not reach her eyes, which were filled with shrewdness and calculation.
Seeing that Lu Jin was in a good mood, the second-in-command became bolder and said flatteringly, "Madam, you see, we can make so much money by cooperating with Meiyan Pavilion now. If we can swallow Meiyan Pavilion, the Lu family will definitely become the richest family in Youzhou! By then, our move to the capital will be just around the corner!"
As he spoke, he rubbed his hands together, his eyes full of greed.
Lu Jin lowered her eyes and chuckled. She gently stroked the account book in her hand and did not speak immediately.
Her eyes fell on the Youzhou laws placed next to her, her eyes flickered, as if she was thinking about something.
After a moment, she raised her head, a fierce look flashing in her eyes. "We can't rush this matter. Meiyan Pavilion now has a certain foundation in Youzhou, and Su Huaiyue is not someone to be dealt with easily. We must plan carefully and find the right time to strike."
Her voice was soft, yet it carried an undeniable authority.
The second-in-command nodded quickly: "Madam, you are absolutely right. Everything will be subject to your arrangements."
He bowed slightly, his eyes full of awe.
Lu Jin leaned back in his chair, tapping his fingers lightly on the armrest, lost in thought.
At the same time, Su Wanwan came to find Su Huaiyue for acupuncture treatment.
She gently pushed open the door of the Beauty Pavilion and stepped into this familiar space. Her eyes quickly scanned the store and finally stopped on Su Huaiyue.
In an instant, the sick look on her face seemed unable to conceal the grateful smile that blossomed, as if the warm spring sun dispelled the haze, "Sister Su, I'm here!"
The sound was clear and pleasant, like the ringing of silver bells, echoing in the Meiyan Pavilion, adding a bit of vitality to this quiet place.
When Su Huaiyue heard the voice, he shifted his gaze from the things in his hands and saw Su Wanwan. A gentle smile instantly appeared on his face.
That smile was like a spring breeze, bringing a hint of warmth.
She walked quickly forward, her steps light and graceful. "Wanwan, you're here. Come and sit down. Come and sit down. You must be tired after coming all the way here."
Her eyes were full of concern, revealing her worry and worry about Su Wanwan's physical condition. She gently took Su Wanwan's hand, which was warm and strong, giving people a sense of security, and led her into the inner room.
Su Wanwan sat down and adjusted her posture slightly to make herself more comfortable. "It's still the same, but I believe in Sister Su's medical skills. I'm sure it will get much better after the acupuncture."
Her eyes were full of trust as she looked straight at Su Huaiyue, her gaze like a believer looking up at God, firmly believing that Su Huaiyue's medical skills could bring a turnaround for her.
When acupuncture was performed, the silver needle in Su Huaiyue's hand was like a nimble elf, accurately piercing the acupuncture points.
Su Wanwan frowned slightly, a hint of loneliness in her eyes, as if recalling the difficult times of the past. "Sister Su, you may not know that I am not native to Youzhou. I originally lived in the prosperous Jiangnan region with beautiful scenery and comfortable life. Later, my family suffered a sudden change and fell into poverty, so I had no choice but to move to Youzhou."
There was a hint of emotion in her voice, as if she was telling a distant story.
Su Huaiyue sighed softly, her eyes full of sympathy and understanding, "The world is unpredictable, as long as people are safe, everything will gradually get better."
As he spoke, he skillfully gave Su Wanwan acupuncture, his eyes focused and serious, his expression like a craftsman carving a treasure, not allowing any carelessness.
After the acupuncture, Su Wanwan felt a lot more relaxed in her heart. A look of surprise appeared on her face, and her eyes lit up. "Sister Su, I really feel much better! Your medical skills are amazing!"
As she spoke, she gently stood up, stretched her body, and felt the changes in her body. Every movement revealed ease and pleasure.
Su Wanwan took out some silver from her sleeve and handed it to Su Huaiyue. She smiled brightly and gently, her eyes full of gratitude. "Sister Su, this is a gift from my heart. Thank you for treating me."
The silver seemed to weigh a thousand pounds in her hand, carrying her deep gratitude.
Su Huaiyue quickly declined, gently pushing him back with both hands, "Wanwan, there's no need for this. I'm already very happy that you came to me for treatment. Besides, when we were on the shore, you thought of standing up to help me, and I can't thank you enough."
His eyes were sincere and his words were full of sincerity, without any affectation.
After hearing this, Su Wanwan's face showed shame. She lowered her head slightly and lowered her voice a few degrees. "Sister Su, I didn't help at all. I was so scared at the time that I didn't have the courage to really stand up."
She lowered her head and her voice became low, as if blaming herself for her cowardice.
Su Huaiyue smiled and patted Su Wanwan's shoulder gently, her movements gentle but powerful. "Wanwan, this thought is enough. It's rare for you to have such an idea under such circumstances."
There is warmth in her eyes, like the warm sun in winter, giving people strength.
Su Wanwan raised her head and looked at Su Huaiyue, her heart filled with emotion. "Sister Su, you are so kind. If you need any help in the future, please let me know."
The look in those almond-shaped eyes was firm, revealing his deep affection for Su Huaiyue. He obviously regarded her as an extremely important friend.
After parting with Su Wanwan, Su Huaiyue kept thinking about the situation of the Wei family in Youzhou.
She knows that in this complex environment, it is crucial to understand the people and things around you.
Thinking that Su Wanwan had been in Youzhou for a long time and might be able to help, he asked Su Wanwan for a list of exiles in Youzhou.
The moment she got the list, she felt like she had found a treasure. She hurried back to Meiyan Pavilion and studied it with Wei Che.
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