Yan Qingqing wasn't just talking about cooperating with brothels; she genuinely intended to do so.
Although Yan Qingqing had never been to a brothel, she had frequented nightclubs in her previous life.
Yan Qingqing wanted to finalize this matter before the shop opened, so that she could have a stable and important client.
That day, Yan Qingqing dressed up carefully and even put on light makeup, making her look even more refined and elegant.
It was just that she was missing a few pieces of jewelry on her head. Yan Qingqing suddenly remembered that her family made hair ornaments, so why did she have to go through all that trouble to find any jewelry?
Of course, it would be inappropriate for Yan Qingqing to wear a bow at her age, but their embroidery workshop already has high-end velvet flowers, which are not only made of exquisite materials but also have fine workmanship.
With the double-sided embroidery specially instructed by Old Madam Yan, it's safe to say that this batch of goods will definitely be a sensation, with high-ranking officials, wealthy ladies, and young ladies vying to buy them.
Just as Yan Qingqing was almost finished getting ready, Li Xiangjian peeked in through the door, though he didn't make a fuss about making his movements quiet.
Yan Qingqing ignored him at first, but after she finished tidying up, she said, "When did you learn to play hide-and-seek with me? You're so old, but you still need your mother to play hide-and-seek with you."
Li Xiangjian then chuckled twice and walked in confidently, saying, "Mom, where are you going dressed up so nicely?"
Yan Qingqing gave him a knowing look.
Li Xiangjian immediately cowered, touching his head. His mother had been in a bad mood lately, so he'd better not provoke her.
Seeing that he was standing there silently watching her, Yan Qingqing said helplessly, "Sanlang, what is it? Tell me quickly. Don't delay your mother's business."
Li Xiangjian then gritted his teeth and said, "Mother, aren't you going to discuss business? I'm worried about you going alone, so I'd like to go with you."
Seeing his expression as if he were about to be executed, Yan Qingqing couldn't help but tease him, so she asked, "That's a brothel, are you sure you want to go? Aren't you afraid you won't be able to find a wife later?"
Li Xiangjian muttered under his breath, "Mother's already gone to a brothel, what's the point of looking for a wife?"
Yan Qingqing: ……
This brat really came to annoy her.
Li Xiangjian realized that Yan Qingqing was still there, so he quickly changed his tune and said, "Mom, we're going to discuss business, not to solicit prostitutes. If my future wife doesn't understand, it just means she's shallow. I wouldn't want a wife like that."
Yan Qingqing exclaimed "Oh ho!" This third brother has indeed made progress.
Yan Qingqing thought it would be good to take him to see the world. It would prevent him from being blinded by the allure of wealth and luxury later on.
The two of them took a carriage to Buhou Street. Upon arrival, they naturally went to check on their own shop first.
Before even entering the door, I heard Li Sanniu shouting, "Hang that one up higher! Yes! Higher, that'll look better."
These two tables need to be placed closer together, otherwise there won't be enough room for all the other tables.
Hey, be careful, the walls were just painted and the business hasn't opened yet, you can't get them dirty.
My second sister-in-law is a very kind person, so you'd better be careful while you work. Otherwise, you'll have to redo it.”
Yan Qingqing listened as Li Sanniu continuously directed the workers, and they were indeed quite skilled. It seemed that assigning this job to Li Sanniu was the right decision.
Yan Qingqing and Li Xiangjian slowly stepped into the shop, where the renovations were almost complete. Only a few finishing touches remained.
Li Sanniu turned around and saw Yan Qingqing and Li Xiangjian at the door. He asked happily, "Second Sister-in-law, what brings you here?"
Yan Qingqing smiled and said, "Come and see if it's almost finished repairing?"
Li Sanniu replied, "That's about it. There's just a little bit of finishing work left. It should be all done in three days at most."
Yan Qingqing nodded, as long as it didn't delay her business opening.
This deli was decorated exactly according to the blueprints provided by Yan Qingqing, and the finished result was quite good. It was clean, bright, and cozy, giving people a very comfortable feeling as soon as they walked in.
Seeing that Yan Qingqing seemed satisfied, Li Sanniu breathed a sigh of relief. His second sister-in-law hadn't interfered with the shop at all this time, leaving it all to him, which showed her trust in him.
Li Sanniu then said, "Second Sister-in-law, the backyard has also been renovated. Would you like to go and take a look? The beds and everything have been replaced with new ones. It will be easier for Erlang and Sanlang to stay here later, saving them the trouble of traveling back and forth."
Yan Qingqing smiled and said, "Third brother, you are so thoughtful. Now that the shop is in your hands, I feel very relieved. I have other things to do, so I won't go to check on it."
If you don't have enough money, just let me know. Don't try to save it unnecessarily.
Upon hearing this, Li Sanniu responded with a "hey." Yan Qingqing had indeed given him not much silver, but he was about to finish his work.
After saying that, Yan Qingqing left her shop.
Li Sanniu felt that he should at least see his second sister-in-law off before she left.
As a result, Yan Qingqing did not get into the carriage but went straight to Zuishenglou, which was less than 100 meters away from them.
Just from the name, you can tell it's not a respectable place. Zuishenglou (醉生楼) obviously refers to a place of pleasure and indulgence.
Li San Niu broke out in a cold sweat. What was his second sister-in-law doing at Zui Sheng Lou? Could it be that his second sister-in-law was now engaged in prostitution?
Thinking of this, Li Sanniu slapped himself, which terrified the workers. They wondered if they had done something wrong in the repairs, and that the foreman had made them so angry that they were hitting themselves.
However, Li Sanniu quickly realized that his worries were unnecessary.
Who would bring their son to a brothel? Besides, his second sister-in-law, being so capable, wouldn't stoop to that kind of business.
Besides, it's daytime now, and he has nothing to hide. He should trust his second sister-in-law.
Yan Qingqing didn't care what Li Sanniu was thinking and walked into the Zuishenglou restaurant without looking to the side.
It was unusually quiet inside, probably because it was daytime.
Yan Qingqing was about to enter when she was stopped by two security guards at the gate. Of course, they couldn't be called security guards in this era; Yan Qingqing thought for a moment and decided they should be called pimps.
Yan Qingqing cupped her hands in greeting to the two men and asked, "Are you two running a business?"
When Yan Qingqing asked the question, the two looked at each other and nodded, replying, "Of course."
Yan Qingqing then said, "Since you're open for business, why won't you let us in? Are we not customers?"
The two men exchanged a glance and replied, "Madam, this is a brothel and we do not accept female customers. If this young master is interested, he can come back at night. It is daytime now and the girls are resting."
Yan Qingqing thought to herself that it was quite humane, but Li Xiangjian, standing to the side, blushed. He didn't need it at all, but he couldn't say such things carelessly, for fear of ruining his mother's good time.
Yan Qingqing coughed and said, "I'm not here to find girls, and certainly not to cause trouble. I'm here to discuss some business with your madam."
The two pimps breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, as long as she wasn't there to cause trouble. They had served many customers, some of whom were henpecked at home and had been chased to this place by their wives for soliciting prostitutes, causing a huge scene. That's why they were particularly alarmed to see Yan Qingqing.
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