After seeing Fourth Master off, Lin Yun stood in the courtyard and pondered for a moment. Then she turned around and called Xiao Tao: "Go and invite my elder brother over. Tell him I have something urgent to discuss."
Before long, Lin Feng, the eldest son of the Lin family, rushed over.
He has now shed his former decadent air, dressed in a clean and neat outfit, and his brows now show a more composed demeanor.
Seeing his sister's serious expression, he asked, "Yun'er, has something happened?"
Lin Yun shook her head, a hint of excitement flashing in her eyes: "Big brother, I want you to help me find a new shop, preferably in the bustling downtown area of East Street, in a spacious location."
Lin Feng was taken aback: "Open a branch? Didn't our business just start to stabilize?"
Lin Yun smiled slightly: "It's not a clothing store, it's a cosmetics shop."
"A rouge shop?" Lin Feng was somewhat surprised, but quickly realized, "You had this planned all along?"
Lin Yun nodded: "Rouge and face powder are daily necessities for women, and the market is vast. If we can make high-quality products, there will definitely be great potential."
Lin Feng pondered for a moment and said, "Shops in the downtown area aren't cheap. Although we have some savings now, if we invest them all..."
"Don't worry, brother," Lin Yun interrupted him, "I know what I'm doing. Go and inquire first, and if there's a suitable one, we can discuss it in detail."
Seeing that she was confident, Lin Feng didn't ask any more questions and readily agreed: "Okay, I'll take care of it right away."
After Lin Feng left, Lin Yun returned to the hall, and her parents came over from the backyard.
Holding a cup of hot tea, Lin's mother asked with concern, "Yun'er, are you looking for a new shop? Are you opening a branch?"
Mr. Lin echoed, "Business is just starting to pick up. Wouldn't it be too hasty to open another branch?"
Lin Yun helped her parents sit down and said softly, "Father, Mother, I don't want to open a clothing branch, but rather I want to start a business selling rouge and face powder."
"Rouge and face powder?" Lin's mother frowned slightly. "This industry is highly competitive, and we have no experience. How can we possibly succeed?"
A hint of confidence flashed in Lin Yun's eyes: "Mother, don't worry. I have a secret recipe that can make rouge that is better than what's available on the market."
Moreover, now that we have some capital, it's a good time to expand our business.
After a moment's thought, Lin's father asked, "Yun'er, do you have any specific plans?"
Lin Yun nodded and explained her plan in detail: "First, we need to create several signature products, such as lip balm, blush, and face powder."
I will personally select the raw materials to ensure top quality. Secondly, the shop's decor should be elegant to attract the attention of sophisticated ladies. Finally, I also want to offer 'trial packs' so customers can try them before buying, thus opening up the market.
Lin's mother nodded repeatedly, but was still somewhat worried: "But where did this secret recipe come from? What if someone learns it..."
Lin Yun smiled and said, "Mother, I will personally prepare the secret recipe and will never entrust the key steps to anyone else. Besides, we can set up a small workshop in the backyard to produce the finished product ourselves, which is both confidential and convenient."
Father Lin nodded: "Yun'er, you are a sensible person. Since you have thought things through so thoroughly, I support you."
Lin's mother smiled and said, "Yes, since you're so confident, I won't stop you. Just don't overwork yourself."
Lin Yun felt a warmth in her heart and held her mother's hand: "Don't worry, I will be careful."
After saying that, he took Xiao Tao and got busy at the rockery in the backyard.
She brought out clean water and a clean porcelain bowl.
I carefully picked out a small piece of the Jade Complexion Cream that I had bought a few days ago, placed it in a bowl, and while Xiao Tao wasn't looking, I added a few drops of spiritual spring water and gently stirred it with a silver spoon.
The ointment gradually melted, emitting a more delicate medicinal fragrance, and its color became more lustrous.
Xiao Tao watched curiously from the side: "Miss, what are you doing?"
Lin Yun smiled slightly: "Let's try the improved version."
She applied the prepared cream to the back of her hand; it felt silky smooth and absorbed extremely quickly, instantly leaving her skin hydrated and radiant. She nodded in satisfaction: "It's really good."
For the next few days, Lin Yun stayed indoors, focusing on researching rouge formulas.
She repeatedly mixed the Jade Complexion Cream with the Spirit Spring Water, and added a little flower petal essence, eventually creating several different types of face creams with different effects.
She even asked Xiao Tao to find several maids to try it out and record their feedback.
"Miss, this ointment feels cool when applied, and my skin doesn't feel dry anymore!" a maid reported excitedly.
Lin Yun nodded, then took out a newly formulated lipstick and gently dabbed it on the maid's lips: "Try this one too."
The maid looked in the mirror and saw that her lips were naturally red, like peach blossoms in spring, and she couldn't help but admire them repeatedly.
Seeing this, Xiao Tao couldn't help but ask, "Miss, when do we open for business?"
Lin Yun put away the porcelain box, a thoughtful look flashing in her eyes: "No rush, we still need to make more preparations."
She picked up a pen and made a list of all the necessary raw materials and tools, and then instructed Xiao Tao to have her elder brother Lin Feng contact reliable suppliers.
One of them is the store where I bought the Jade Complexion Cream a few days ago.
"Remember, the raw materials must be the best, especially the flowers and herbs. There can be no compromises," Lin Yun instructed.
Xiao Tao nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, Miss, I've got it."
As evening fell, Lin Feng returned, looking travel-worn.
As soon as he entered, he excitedly said, "Yun'er, I've found a great shop! It's located on the most bustling street in the east of the city. It used to be a silk shop, but it was sold off because the owner went back to his hometown. The shop is spacious and has a small courtyard in the back, which is just what you need."
Lin Yun's eyes lit up: "Have you discussed the price?"
Lin Feng nodded: "The landlord asked for 800 taels, which is a high price because it's in a busy area. I negotiated for a long time and managed to get it down to 780 taels. If you think it's suitable, we can finalize the contract tomorrow."
Lin Yun thought for a moment and realized that the price was indeed a bit expensive, but it wouldn't be surprising if it were in a busy area.
He immediately made a decision: "Okay, let's go take a look together tomorrow. If there are no problems, then it's settled."
Lin Feng laughed and said, "You'll definitely be satisfied after you see it."
After dinner, Lin Yun went to the backyard alone.
The moonlight, like water, spilled onto the artificial hill and flowing water, creating shimmering ripples.
She crouched down, gently stirred the spring water with her hand, and silently recited the name of the sacred spring in her heart.
A moment later, the spring water shimmered with a barely perceptible sheen.
"With this spiritual spring, the quality of the rouge can be improved even further," Lin Yun murmured to herself. She had already discovered that the spiritual spring not only strengthened the body but also made plants grow more luxuriantly.
For high-end products, she plans to cultivate the raw materials herself. If the cultivated raw materials are better, it may be twice as effective with half the effort.
Just then, Xiao Tao rushed over: "Miss, you're here! I've been looking for you for so long."
Lin Yun stood up and asked, "What's wrong?"
Xiao Tao lowered her voice: "The gatekeeper just said that Young Master Xie sent an invitation, saying that he will come to visit you tomorrow."
Lin Yun raised an eyebrow: "Xie Yu? Did he say what it was about?"
Xiao Tao shook her head: "The post only said 'I have something important to discuss'."
Lin Yun said thoughtfully, "I understand. Go and prepare some tea and snacks to entertain the guests tomorrow."
Xiao Tao acknowledged and withdrew. Lin Yun gazed at the moonlight on the horizon, wondering to herself: Xie Yu's visit at this time, could it be that something has happened to the Empress?
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