In ancient times, women from wealthy families would put their hair up after getting married and going out.
Not a single strand of hair can be left near the face.
Otherwise, people would think that this woman is a brothel girl, a vixen, and not a good person.
In the past, people in the village would simply wrap their hair with strips of cloth or tie it up with wooden hairpins.
Stray hairs are unavoidable.
But ever since the shop grew bigger and stronger, Yan Xia has kept her hair up almost every day, and even her stray hairs are styled with hair oil, so that no one has a chance to gossip.
She looks poised and capable.
After dinner today, while reading a storybook, she took her hair out, thinking she would loosen her scalp.
Anyway, I'm going to sleep soon.
There was no time to ponder anymore, so Yan Xia got dressed, let her hair down, and came out.
The sky wasn't completely dark yet, and candles were lit in the courtyard.
The courtyard was very brightly lit by the photo.
"Manager Yan, you..."
Hearing footsteps, Su Anjiang turned around, intending to greet Yan Xia, but when he saw her with her hair down, he froze.
Shopkeeper Yan's hair was jet black, thick, long, and straight.
Her hair was scattered around her waist, making her look like a goddess emerging from the forest, or like an animal that had cultivated for a thousand years and transformed into a human, her beauty almost unreal.
Wearing your hair down makes you look younger than wearing it up.
At this moment, Yan Xia was no less beautiful than Guihua beside her.
Like sisters.
Su Anjiang had liked her before, and even though he had given up on her after being rejected, seeing this scene still made his heart race a little.
"Brother Su, are you here to deliver silver? Didn't I tell you not to rush? I don't need it right away."
Yan Xia didn't notice his expression.
Just then, Xiao Ji came out carrying a teapot. She took the teapot from him and sat down at the stone table.
I poured Su Anjiang a cup of tea.
"Since we just finished eating and had nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk. Here, this is a silver note for two thousand three hundred taels. Manager Yan, please count it."
Su Anjiang snapped out of his daze, took out a silver note from his sleeve, and handed it to Yan Xia.
"I won't count anymore, I believe you."
Yan Xia stuffed it directly into her sleeve, but actually threw it into her storage space.
Seeing how much he trusted him made Su Anjiang feel very comfortable.
"It's been a while since I've seen you. Guihua has grown even more beautiful. Moreover, she bears at least a three-tenths resemblance to you, Manager Yan. Both her appearance and temperament are outstanding. She is truly a beauty that could topple kingdoms. I wonder if she is married?"
The two started chatting.
"Not yet. My Guihua is only seventeen. It's not too late to see someone else next year. I'm thinking of keeping her for two more years. Anyway, we're not short of money. Even if she never gets married, I can still support her."
"How can a woman not get married? A woman's life is meant to be a wife and mother."
Upon hearing this, Yan Xia rolled her eyes, but Su Anjiang, preoccupied with his own words, didn't notice.
This is why she so decisively rejected Manager Su back then.
Even if he was a really nice person, his fatherly tone made Yan Xia feel uncomfortable both physically and mentally.
Ironically, this kind of thinking was prevalent in ancient times.
She was powerless to change it, so she could only pretend not to care.
"I have many good friends whose sons are all very outstanding. Would you like me to introduce them to you?"
People, once they get older, tend to become matchmakers.
Regardless of gender.
Yan Xia was speechless. "Haha, no need. Let's talk about it next year. My Guihua is shy and won't consider these things for now."
"Alright, if Manager Yan ever needs anything in the future, please come to Su Antang to find me as soon as possible. I will definitely do my best to help you."
"No problem, no need to be so polite. I should call you Brother Su, right? Come, come, have some tea."
After chatting for almost half an hour, Yan Xia saw that he still showed no sign of leaving.
He then filled his cup with the tea that he hadn't drunk yet.
They are all shrewd business people.
How could I not understand what she meant?
Su Anjiang quickly stood up.
"Manager Yan, it's getting late. I'll treat you to a simple meal another day when you're free. I'll take my leave now."
Yan Xia breathed a sigh of relief; Manager Su was truly sensible.
"Alright, then I won't keep you any longer. The shop is small and there are many women, so it's really inconvenient. I'll invite you to come visit again after my family moves to our new house. Take care on the road and watch your step."
"Okay, I'm leaving now. No need to see me off. You should get some rest."
"good--"
I watched him leave until his figure disappeared at the alley entrance.
Yan Xia closed the door.
I lay back down on the bed.
She took the silver out of her spatial storage and counted it.
Four 500-tael silver notes and three 100-tael silver notes.
Not a penny less.
You can exchange it at a money exchange when you need it, or you can spend the silver notes directly.
It's similar to a modern check.
Very convenient.
Three days later, a message was circulating throughout Jiashu County.
Su Antang actually bought five ginseng roots that were over 100 years old at a high price. One of the ginseng roots had already transformed into human form and was 500 years old. There were also two ginseng roots that were 300 years old and were in perfect condition. Even the worst one was 200 years old.
This news came out.
The popularity of Xiao's Pharmacy instantly dropped.
A 300-year-old ginseng can't compare to a 500-year-old one.
Moreover, it transformed into human form.
This means that the ginseng is no longer edible; it has acquired a spiritual quality.
Many of his peers were skeptical and wanted to find out more information.
They were all driven out by Su Anjiang.
"Brother Su, we've known each other for a while, so please let me see that five-hundred-year-old ginseng."
Xiao Teng shamelessly stayed outside Su Antang's door and refused to leave.
"As I said, the ginseng hasn't been fully dried yet. Once I seal it in a box, I'll take it out to show you."
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