Chapter 169: The Vicious Eldest Daughter (34)
As soon as Mrs. Lin finished speaking, some people who were still hesitating about the price immediately made their purchases.
With the signs for Qixuanzhai and Yuanshi Restaurant now up, and these are things we've never tried before, and the prices might even go up in the future, we have to grab them quickly, or else...
"Can I buy several portions to go?"
Lin's mother said, "That won't do. Our inventory is made in limited quantities. There are only 150 servings in total. There won't be any more. So, in order for more people to try it, each person can only have one serving. Does everyone think that's reasonable?"
"That makes sense, boss, give me one quickly."
Hearing that there was only one available, the scramble for it intensified.
Some offered high prices, but were stopped and only paid five taels of silver per share. Even if someone offered one hundred taels, they would only accept five taels per share. Moreover, private transactions were not allowed, and those found doing so would be disqualified. This completely discouraged some people who wanted to buy from the original sellers.
Those who managed to snag it were overjoyed and showed it off immensely.
Those who couldn't get one stared intently at the people who did, filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment.
"Don't worry if you didn't get one, there will be other opportunities in the future," said Lin's mother. However, some people were happy while others were sad.
Wen Wan looked very satisfied.
Little Peach: "Your Highness, this is five taels a portion. They are really willing to spend so much."
"Why would I hesitate? It's totally worth it. You have no idea how much money I spent just hiring pastry chefs and winemakers. And this performance is just as good as a royal banquet. I'll have to raise the price next time. This time it's just to promote the brand."
Even in modern times, you have to pay thousands of dollars for a concert ticket. In ancient times, it must have been a performance that cost a fortune.
"The princess is right."
After everyone finished eating and drinking, the next performance began. This time it was on the catwalk. Wen Wan excitedly leaned on the railing to watch. "Here comes the important part. This is the first appearance of all my girls. We have to make sure everyone remembers them and recognizes their faces."
Qiu Yue played the zither beside her, and this time the music was gentle and melodious. Suddenly, the lights around them went out, and then the next second, the glass balls on the stage emitted all kinds of lights, making the stage shine with dazzling colors.
The girl's drumming was no longer as impassioned as the war drums of the last time, but rather came slowly and rhythmically, one beat at a time.
Two young women then came out from both sides. Lin's mother announced, "Today's show theme: Flowers."
The gorgeous costumes and makeup were unlike anything they had ever seen before. Even with a mask on, she was still stunning. The ladies who had been relatively quiet on the side suddenly widened their eyes, and could only think in awe: So beautiful.
Which clothing workshop made this dress? Which rouge? What's on the eyes? Everything is themed around flowers. There are peach blossoms, peonies, and winter plum blossoms on the forehead, flowers painted at the corners of the eyes, and flowers on the dress. Everything is exquisite and beautiful, just like a flower fairy.
How could a woman not be tempted by these things?
Not to mention these wealthy young ladies who love beauty and have plenty of money.
They're all going crazy.
The men were going crazy, after all, most of them frequented brothels, and naturally they loved beautiful women. Who in this world doesn't love beautiful women? Especially these women, each one of them was unique and stunningly beautiful.
There were fifteen girls in total.
Wen Wan originally wanted all the girls to come out, but time was too short. Many of these things were discussed with the girls. After all, she wasn't a genius. At most, she could only offer some inspiration and ideas, or ask the system for some information. Most of them were customized according to the girls' own characteristics.
There are elegant and luxurious peony beauties, fresh and lovely peach blossom beauties, aloof and proud green bamboo beauties, plum blossom beauties that brave the snow and frost, and so on...
Lin's mother introduced each of them one by one, giving each one a memorable feature so that everyone could easily remember the characteristics and names of these fifteen beauties.
"Ladies, I'm sure you're very interested in these beautiful items. They are a joint production of Heaven on Earth, a clothing workshop, a rouge shop, and an ornament shop. The designs all come from our boss. You can purchase the rouge and makeup styles, but there are purchase restrictions. Specific guidelines will be announced later."
However, the dress and jewelry, if anyone who arrives today wishes to purchase one, costs 500 taels. A complete set is limited to the first fifteen ladies. Male guests, please do not compete with the ladies. Furthermore, Heaven on Earth guarantees that it will not produce similar products in the future; any imitations are considered pirated. Heaven on Earth has unique anti-theft measures, so what you buy is practically a one-of-a-kind set in the world. The owner calls it a haute couture series, entirely handmade, embroidered by dozens of embroiderers over half a month. It can be custom-made to fit each lady's figure, and modifications will be provided.”
As soon as the words were spoken, almost half of the maids called out their bids, and finally the first fifteen spots were decided.
Little Peach was shocked. "Five hundred taels? That's incredibly wealthy."
However, Xiao Taozi wasn't shocked this time, because she was also tempted when she saw it. No girl could resist such a beautiful dress. If she had the money, she would have wanted to buy it too.
She can understand these rich girls.
After the fashion show ended, the girls stood on the stage and quickly began to dance. This was one of Wen Wan's blind spots, but for these girls from brothels, it was the foundation of their survival. Wen Wan gave them a few suggestions, and the girls designed and handled it themselves. The result far exceeded Wen Wan's expectations; it was simply perfect.
Wen Wan asked Wang Yaozu to come over and said a few words to him.
Wang Yaozu: "Your Highness, is this really going to work?"
Those are all the most common ingredients; even the most expensive restaurants have never sold them for this price.
"Have you tried it? Is it delicious?"
"An absolutely delicious taste I've never had in my life."
"That settles it then. This time, there will be a limit of twenty servings of each item. Sell them to me. This chef is incredibly expensive. If I don't charge a higher price, I'll lose money."
"Okay, I'll go to the kitchen and urge them."
Once everything was ready, everyone smelled a rich aroma. "What is this? Why does it smell so good?"
"I've never smelled it before, my mouth is watering."
"This is even more delicious than the dishes at Jubao Xuan."
Lin's mother got down to business, "It's dinner time now, and everyone's hungry. We at Heaven on Earth have prepared some food for you." She clapped her hands, and twenty men in uniform came over, each carrying a tray.
"The first dish is 'Reunion'."
Madam Lin lifted a lid and showed it to everyone, "This 'Reunion Ball' uses top-quality pork and fish, along with a unique production process. Each ball is pounded three thousand times, resulting in a smooth and delicious texture. Only twenty servings are available, each costing five taels of silver and including a vegetable salad."
Next to the main course was a bowl of brightly colored cold vegetable salad. Wen Wan had searched for almost every vegetable in the world that could be used in a salad, making it extremely healthy.
Even so, the price still deters many people.
However, after the first person took a bite, their eyes widened instantly. "I want ten servings! This is the best food I've ever eaten!"
"One per person, no more than one can be bought," said Lin's mother, demonstrating how effectively they employed scarcity marketing.
Soon the other nineteen portions were snatched up, and the others salivated at the delightful aroma.
"Does Mama Lin have anything else? I'm so hungry for it."
Lin's mother: "Of course, we'll be there in a bit."
"Second recipe: Dragon and Phoenix Bringing Auspiciousness..." A whole bunch of explanations followed, not to mention that these people had never seen or even heard of such a recipe.
Each dish was available in limited quantities and was quickly snapped up. Wen Wan even prepared a special low-fat meal for the young ladies, since girls in ancient times were also afraid of gaining weight.
After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, they couldn't help but exclaim, "So this is heaven on earth! Beautiful women, music, wine, clothes, and food—it has everything! A feast of ultimate bliss, just like paradise on earth!"
Many people even wanted to book tickets for the next trip, but Lin's mother only told everyone to go back and wait for news, and did not agree.
When the banquet of ultimate pleasure came to an end, the crowd was reluctant to leave. They had forgotten their purpose in coming, nor did they think about possessing the beauties. Instead, they thoroughly enjoyed the banquet of ultimate pleasure.
Those waiting at the entrance could occasionally hear the sounds of pianos and drums coming from inside the building, and they were greatly impressed. One can only imagine how much enjoyment the people inside must have felt.
When everyone came out, many people asked questions, but everyone who had gone in exclaimed, "The Feast of Ultimate Bliss, a paradise on earth, truly lives up to its name!"
"I have never seen the Feast of Ultimate Bliss in my life, what a regret in my life."
The onlookers: "..." Is it really that extreme? Could you please elaborate? Everyone here looks mentally unstable; they're absolutely curious.
Wen Wan stood up and stretched: "A great victory! We can perform this show for half a month first and make a fortune."
Little Peach was also very happy, "Your Highness, you are simply amazing! How do you know so much?"
"secret."
Little Peach: "..." Miss actually has her own little secret. She's been following Miss around all this time and she didn't even know.
Soon Wang Yaozu came over to report the situation, "Your Highness, we earned 43,210 taels today. However, based on the initial costs, we have not yet made a profit. But I am confident that we can earn back all the initial investment costs and make a profit within ten days."
"I believe in you. Give me full play to your talents. I believe you are no worse than that Ye Nanfeng. This Heaven and Earth is your starting point. In the future, your reputation will be even greater than Ye Nanfeng's."
Wang Yaozu: "..."
Overwhelmed by the praise, he felt confident that he could succeed, and the thought of working at this brothel made him incredibly happy.
Who is Ye Nanfeng? He will bring glory to his ancestors and make the whole country remember his name, Wang Yaozu.
Wen Wan took Xiao Taozi back to the palace.
Unbeknownst to her, in another private room, from a place where she could see her completely, Gu Xi had seen the entire Pleasure Banquet and his princess's excited and happy expression.
"master."
Lin's mother pushed open the door and entered.
"Well done."
"It was the princess's idea. She's really capable and kind. The girls are all very grateful to her and like her a lot." Lin's mother said many good things about the princess.
“Continue to follow her lead, but don’t let anyone discover the secret intelligence network or Yao Yue’s identity. If Heaven and Earth can continue, it will soon become popular throughout Mingzhou and even Kyushu, which will be extremely beneficial to us. You must do your best to assist her.”
"yes."
"And don't let anyone discover the princess's identity."
"yes."
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