Chapter 78: Han Xiyin is upset with the new owner of the teahouse
Xu Nian was very puzzled and didn't know where Shen Yan's hostility towards her came from. Although she never expected everyone to be close to her, she would not tolerate such unprovoked malice.
"You ladies are worrying too much. Let's not talk about the fact that today is just a quarrel between a few girls. Even if County Magistrate Shen really does something wrong in the future, there are still laws of the Sheng Dynasty to control him. There is no question of embarrassment.
But Miss Han, I advise you to either go to another private room or take your people away. If you continue to shout and scream here and get seen by others, it will be unbecoming of a lady of an official family. Don’t blame me for not reminding you.”
As Xu Nian turned around, he glanced at Shen Yan again and chuckled, "Although I don't know what Miss Shen wants, but if you use such low-brow means, be careful that you will be retaliated against one day."
Shen Yan paused as she was wiping her tears with a handkerchief and lowered her head to hide the darkness in her eyes.
Although Han Xiyin was indignant, she knew that it was useless to continue making trouble. Not to mention that there were guards with swords guarding the door. If someone saw it and her cousin heard it, she would definitely be punished.
"Hmph, let's go." Han Xinyin lost interest and led a group of people out of the teahouse.
"Xiyin, is this all for today?"
The person who spoke was the girl in green who had just questioned Xu Nian. Although her father was just a wealthy businessman in Wansheng County, her uncle was the co-magistrate of the government office, so among all the girls, she and Han Xiyin were the closest.
"How is that possible? Isn't my mother hosting a flower viewing party in a few days? I want to see if she can still be as arrogant as she is today after losing face in front of all the ladies."
"Ms. Han, it's all my fault today. It would be better if I just pretended I didn't see Ms. Xu."
Han Xiyin hated Shen Yan's timid look, but thinking of her good cooking skills, she softened her tone and said, "Today's matter has nothing to do with you. You just need to make what I want. This banquet was specially arranged by mother for my cousin. Please don't let me lose face at the banquet."
Shen Yan raised the corner of her mouth and said softly, "Ms. Han, please rest assured." This was her only chance to get close to that person, so she would of course seize it.
Xu Nian returned to the private room and no longer paid attention to the situation outside. At this time, the sound of a good show starting came from downstairs.
"Nian Nian, some people are not worthy of your soft heart."
Xu Nian smiled but said nothing. Was she soft-hearted? She was just afraid that one day she would be controlled by the power behind the scenes and judge others' right and wrong just because of her own likes and dislikes.
"No way! I'm afraid if I hit them too hard, they'll go home and cry and tell their parents, which would affect my reputation."
Luo Jinan looked at the little girl who was hard on the outside but soft on the inside and tapped her nose lovingly.
"It's okay. I'll support you from now on."
"Pa!" Xu Nian slapped the messy hand and said in feigned anger: "Just listen to the opera carefully and stop moving your hands and feet."
Luo Jinan felt wronged, so he moved his fingertips. However, he still sat obediently aside and looked at the stage on the first floor.
At this time, the shopkeeper stood on the stage and bowed to the people below, saying happily: "Today, Jingxin Pavilion has a happy event. All guests are provided with free tea and snacks. I hope you will come and support us in the future."
Xu Nian curiously looked down and suddenly had a sense that "Mr. Zhao is paying for all the expenses tonight" and couldn't help laughing out loud.
Luo Jin quietly looked at Xu Nian who leaned out to watch the excitement, but his hands were still empty behind his back to prevent any accidents.
At this time, an old customer asked with a smile: "I wonder what happy event happened in Jingxin Pavilion today, boss? Tell us so that we can share in the joy, right?"
"What I'm saying is..."
The shopkeeper's eyes narrowed as he smiled.
“Today is the first day that our new owner has taken over Jing Xin Pavilion. To thank all the tea drinkers, we have waived all tea fees so that everyone can share in the joy.
Moreover, I know that you all love to listen to the operas of the Sixi Troupe, so I spent a lot of money to buy the entire troupe. From now on, you can listen to Chun Sanniang's opera every day, haha..."
"Wow, this new boss is really generous. Just for this place, I will bring these old friends here every day in the future, haha..."
"You are here for Chun Sanniang, right...haha~"
“…”
As soon as Chun Sanniang, who was talked about by everyone, came on stage, all the joking and teasing voices stopped, and everyone waited for her to speak with burning eyes.
Although Xu Nian didn't understand opera, she couldn't take her eyes off the people's movements, stage presence and voices.
"Nian Nian likes to listen to opera?"
Xu Nian held his chin with both hands and said softly, "Actually I don't quite understand what she said, but I think this Chun Sanniang is amazing. If something could record her voice and movements, I believe future generations would call her a master of opera."
Luo Jinan smiled fondly and said, "I'm afraid you are the first person to praise an actor so highly."
Xu Nian stood up straight, pointed at the audience below and said seriously: "Not only me, but also them. Even if they don't admit it, they may look down on actors in their hearts, but their eyes and ears can't deceive people. At least in this play, Chun Sanniang conquered them with her real skills."
Luo Jin'an looked at Xu Nian's serious eyes, which seemed to be filled with a fire, which softened his heart. He pulled back her finger and said with a smile:
"Well, she has real skills and conquered the audience below." After saying that, he paused, looked at Xu Nian and whispered, "You are also very capable and conquered me."
Xu Nian pulled back his finger and said sternly, "Watch your mouth and don't teach the child bad things."
The little kid Xu Ling was leaning against the window and clapping her hands, not caring what they were saying.
Luo Jin'an didn't care about Xu Nian who avoided his gaze. Instead, he called the guard and pushed the wooden box in the guard's hand towards Xu Nian.
"Since Nian Nian likes this place and Chun Sanniang so much, why don't you become the new owner of Jingxin Pavilion?"
Xu Nian was stunned when he heard it. He looked at the wooden box, then looked at Luo Jinan who was smiling smugly, and opened it in disbelief and started to read it.
There were the property deeds of Jingxin Pavilion, the indentures of the Sixi team, the employment documents of the shopkeeper and the employees, and even all the account books of Jingxin Pavilion since its establishment.
Xu Nian swallowed his saliva and asked tentatively, "This Jingxin Pavilion can't be yours, right?"
Luo Jinan said helplessly: "Do you think I would waste my energy running this small teahouse?"
Xu Nian complained in his heart, what a rich God of Wealth, even such a nice teahouse is not pleasing to him.
"How much did you spend on this teahouse? I will definitely pay you back in the future."
Luo Jinan smiled like a slow loris that had stolen honey.
"If you really feel bad, why don't you accompany me around for a few days while I'm here?"
"Then am I not taking advantage of you too much?"
"My advantage... Nian Nian can take advantage of it however she wants."
"Forehead..."
Xu Nian looked at Luo Jinan who had a serious expression, and couldn't help wondering if she had misunderstood. Why did she feel like she was being teased again?