Chapter 51 Only True Feelings Move People
Manager Hua had poured his heart and soul into Fei Hong Ju, but precisely because of this, watching his hard work gradually decline was the most tragic thing of all.
Shen Pingjin sighed and said seriously, "Manager, actually, we took over this place to do business."
Upon hearing this, Manager Hua was taken aback. She quickly asked, "What kind of business do you plan to do, and why do you want to do it here?"
Shen Pingjin answered in turn: "We plan to take over the restaurant business here. As for why we want to do it here, it's naturally because this location is bustling and has a lot of customer traffic."
Upon hearing what Chen Pingjin said, Manager Hua immediately shook his head. "Miss, if you want to do business, that's fine, but you shouldn't go into the restaurant business. You'll never succeed. Look at my Feihongju, isn't it a perfect example of what not to do?"
Shen Pingjin, however, said with a firm gaze, "No, no, shopkeeper, we will create a special 'brand' that belongs only to me and Young Master Qin. It's just a matter of time!"
Shopkeeper Hua was stunned by the certainty in Shen Pingjin's words. She felt that she vaguely saw her former self in Shen Pingjin.
For a moment, her eyes welled up with tears. "Since that's the case, then I won't stop you. Since you're determined to compete with this Drunken Fragrance Pavilion, I don't want you to lose too badly. So... you only need to give me two thousand five hundred taels of silver, and I will sell this place to you."
Upon hearing this, Shen Pingjin replied without hesitation, "Alright, then it's settled."
Li Qin'er, who was standing to the side, looked stunned when she saw the two of them agree to this.
Previously, before she disguised herself as a man to come to Feihongju to inquire, when she asked Manager Hua, he was very firm in his attitude. Unless it was five thousand taels, the manager wouldn't even acknowledge her.
Her plan was to save up some money first, and once she had saved up five thousand taels of silver, she would go to Manager Hua and take over the land.
But who would have thought that this Regent's Consort, after only a few rounds of negotiation with the shopkeeper, actually managed to lower the price to half.
In Li Qin'er's heart, her initial pity for Shen Pingjin had been mixed with a touch of admiration.
Ye Ting, who arrived late after finishing his crystal xiaolongbao, was greeted with the words, "It's settled then."
Ye Ting's expression was unpredictable. What deal had the princess made with someone else this time? What had she agreed to?
Ye Ting thought for a moment and decided to continue eavesdropping, otherwise he wouldn't be able to give his master an explanation!
Looking at Feihong Residence, which she had personally created, Manager Hua felt a pang of sadness and reluctance at the thought that it would soon change hands.
Actually, she really wouldn't want to sell the 2,500 taels here, but since the person in front of her actually wanted to compete with Zuixianglou, Manager Hua was somewhat willing to agree.
She had never been able to defeat Zuixianglou, and even with the slightest hope, she wanted to see, in her lifetime, a rising star stand shoulder to shoulder with Zuixianglou in the capital.
Shen Pingjin understood that only genuine feelings could truly move people, and she had only managed to cut the price in half by taking advantage of Manager Hua's psychology.
She called out to Nian An and Nian Ning beside her, "You two, come back to the mansion with me and get a few more servants to help move the silver to Fei Hong Residence."
Nian'an and Nian Ning waited by the side, just waiting for Shen Pingjin's instructions. Once they received the order, they immediately went out the door.
At this moment, Manager Hua said, "Miss, I'm not in a hurry for this money, but if you want to move in now, that's fine. However, I'd like to ask, miss, which family's young lady are you?"
Having run a restaurant business for so many years, Manager Hua can tell at a glance whether someone in front of her is a human or a ghost.
As soon as Shen Pingjin walked in, Manager Hua noticed that the fabric of her clothes was made of precious soft gauze, and the jewelry she wore was either something she had never seen on the street before, or the most expensive kind she had ever seen in jewelry shops on the street.
Furthermore, her skin was fair and looked radiant, like a tender bud sprouting in early spring after receiving a little warmth, resembling solidified cream, just like a peeled egg.
You can tell at a glance that she's not from an ordinary family.
Shen Pingjin had no intention of hiding it, and she replied, "Shopkeeper, I am already married and no longer a young lady of any family."
Shopkeeper Hua snapped out of her daze, somewhat shocked by what she heard. "You, you look so young, how come... how come you're already married?"
Chen Pingjin smiled slightly, a smile that was calm and gentle. "Shopkeeper, are you aware of the recent uproar in the capital about the wrong marriage?"
Shopkeeper Hua was getting on in years; having lived in the capital, she had quite a bit of gossip about various things.
She nodded and said, "Miss, are you referring to the case of Miss Shen's mistaken marriage to the Crown Prince and the Regent?"
A suspicion secretly arose in Manager Hua's mind, but she quickly suppressed it.
However, Shen Pingjin's words confirmed her suspicions.
Shen Pingjin took in the shock in Manager Hua's eyes and slowly said, "Manager, you're right. I am Shen Pingjin, the eldest daughter of the Shen family, who was supposed to marry the Crown Prince some time ago, but ended up marrying the Regent Prince by mistake and didn't even give the Emperor any face."
Shopkeeper Hua was stunned: "This..."
Rumor has it that the eldest daughter of the Shen family is exceptionally talented and beautiful. Unfortunately, she only has the Crown Prince in her heart. However, after marrying the wrong person, she becomes a completely different person. Not only does she openly disrespect the Emperor, but she also treats the philandering and useless Regent Prince with the utmost respect and harmony!
Everyone's been whispering that the eldest daughter of the Shen family might be bewitched by the philandering and amorous regent!
Therefore, everyone agreed that the Regent's ability to seduce women was extremely strong!
Shen Pingjin shook her head. Looking at the shopkeeper's appearance, she had already roughly guessed what the rumors circulating in the capital were about.
Chen Pingjin said, "Shopkeeper, there's no need to be surprised. This is all my own choice."
Shopkeeper Hua was old and had experienced all sorts of ups and downs. When she heard these things, she was only surprised, but she quickly understood.
Rumors are just rumors. As for the people in the rumors, you'll have to find out for yourself what they're really like.
Shopkeeper Hua raised her hand in a gesture of respect and said, "It is my honor to meet the Regent's Consort. I hope the Regent's Consort will not take offense at my disrespectful tone just now."
Shen Pingjin waved her hand, "It's a matter of mutual consent, no need for formalities. In business, fair trade is the least likely to cause trouble."
Shopkeeper Hua was taken aback, but she breathed a slight sigh of relief. This regent's wife was indeed different from what everyone had heard about her.
She then asked, "May I ask, Your Highness, when do you plan to open your business?"
Shen Pingjin said, "I haven't thought about it yet. I still need to discuss this with Young Master Qin."
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