Lu Yanzhao readily agreed, but his heart was far from at peace.
Thinking of Bai Luochen's face, Lu Yanzhao felt very uncomfortable. Perhaps it was because of the repulsion between people of the same sex, but in Lu Yanzhao's eyes, Bai Luochen was a pretty boy, especially his eyes, which always had a charming look in them, making it easy for people to lower their guard.
"I always felt that the guy surnamed Bai was not simple. Be careful when you go out. Try to avoid contact with him except when you are doing business."
Gu Nanjiao nodded: "I understand, I understand."
Before leaving, Gu Nanjiao handed some loose copper coins to Lu Yanzhao: "Remember the money for buying kudzu root: one coin per pound. After weighing, pay in cash and deliver the goods at the same time. Make sure to write down the accounts for each household clearly."
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Upon arriving in town, Gu Nanjiao first delivered the spicy strips and beef jerky to Baiji Pharmacy.
When they arrived at Bai's Pharmacy, Bai Luochen was already waiting.
Gu Nanjiao smiled just the right amount of time: "Young Master Bai, I've brought you your spicy strips and beef jerky."
Bai Luochen was leaning lazily against the edge of the table, observing the passersby coming and going at the door. When he saw Gu Nanjiao coming over, he quickly got up and went forward: "I've finally waited for you. My favorite spicy strips."
Bai Luochen took the food box, opened it, and couldn't help but have his eyes light up. He shamelessly grabbed a spicy strip and put it in his mouth.
Gu Nanjiao's lips twitched upon hearing this. This guy really only had eyes for food; he didn't even notice her, a great beauty, standing right in front of him.
Seeing Gu Nanjiao still standing there out of the corner of his eye, Bai Luochen was taken aback: "Is there anything else, Madam Lu?"
"Well, it's like this, the kudzu root powder shipment won't be delivered for a while. The Lunar New Year is just around the corner, and it's hard to find workers, so we can only deliver it after the New Year."
Bai Luochen waved his hand dismissively and said, "No rush, take your time."
After saying goodbye to Bai Luochen, Gu Nanjiao went to Jiaoniang Pavilion. Lu Siniang had been eagerly waiting for Gu Nanjiao for two days. When she finally arrived, she warmly pulled her inside.
"You've finally arrived. Mei Hua's embroidery skills are truly superb. That noble lady was very satisfied and helped introduce many other ladies and young women to her. My shop is finally thriving, all thanks to you, Nan Jiao, no, Jiao Jiao. From now on, you are my own sister."
Lu Siniang felt that meeting Gu Nanjiao in this life was truly worthwhile. She was simply a money tree. Her shop had been doing poorly before, but since cooperating with Gu Nanjiao, she couldn't help but have the idea of expanding and strengthening it.
Gu Nanjiao beamed with joy when she heard that the shop was doing well.
As the two were chatting and laughing, a small sedan chair with red tassels stopped at the door. A maid opened the curtain and helped a young lady down.
The girl looked to be about fifteen or sixteen years old, dressed in fine clothes, with bright, lively eyes, and a playful and cute demeanor.
Lu Siniang hurriedly went to greet her: "Miss Wang, you've arrived."
Miss Wang? Gu Nanjiao was taken aback. Luozhuang Town was not big, and there weren't many rich and powerful people. The only one with such an air of authority and surnamed Wang was the daughter of Master Wang.
Could it be Wang Sang's sister?
Even if she were, it wouldn't matter. A nobody like her would have no presence in the eyes of these wealthy people. Thinking this, Gu Nanjiao's unease disappeared.
Gu Nanjiao quickly smiled and stepped forward to greet him. Only then did Wang Fu's gaze fall on this beautiful woman. He looked her up and down, a hint of jealousy flashing in his eyes: "I heard that the ready-made clothes in the shop were all designed by you."
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"Look at your attire, are you a country woman?"
Gu Nanjiao couldn't help but secretly roll her eyes in her mind, and replied with a smile, "Yes."
Wang Fu's tone was tinged with disbelief: "I really didn't expect that a country woman could come up with such a novel design. It's truly impressive."
This condescending praise made Gu Nanjiao feel uncomfortable. However, the Wang family was rich and powerful, and as their daughter, she naturally acted arrogantly.
When you run your own business, you inevitably come into contact with this kind of person. She wants to make money off others, so she prioritizes customer service.
Gu Nanjiao smiled but didn't say anything.
The maid led Wang Fu to the shop's rest area and sat him down. Wang Fu frowned when he saw the stool without a cushion.
Lu Siniang quickly placed a soft cushion on the stool: "Miss Wang, please sit down."
Wang Fu then slowly sat down.
Gu Nanjiao brought the prepared kudzu root powder to Wang Fu: "Miss Wang, please have some!"
When Gu Nanjiao was preparing the kudzu root powder, she added some dried fruit, dried osmanthus flowers, and honey as garnish, making it look very tempting.
"What's this?"
"This is kudzu root powder. Women who eat it will have beautiful skin and smooth, delicate skin. Even the imperial concubines in the palace eat it."
"oh?"
A hint of interest flashed in Wang Fu's bright eyes. Seeing this, the maidservant beside him quickly handed him a spoon and served him the taste.
Wang Fu nodded in satisfaction: "It tastes good."
Seeing this, Gu Nanjiao quickly stepped forward: "Kudzu root powder is precious and is not usually used to entertain guests. Only distinguished guests like Miss Wang deserve such a delicacy that is comparable to bird's nest."
Wang Fu glanced at Gu Nanjiao with a half-smile, but said nothing. It was the maid behind her who couldn't help but speak up: "What kudzu root powder? We've never even heard of it. Don't try to fool us."
Gu Nanjiao said calmly, "Even the imperial concubines in the palace eat this delicacy, and you've never heard of it." After saying that, she touched her cheek, looking proud, "I, a country bumpkin, know that eating more kudzu root powder can beautify the skin and improve complexion. Otherwise, how could I have such a good complexion?"
Wang Fu waved his hand lazily, and the maid lowered her eyes and stepped back without saying a word.
She squinted and looked Gu Nanjiao up and down. She had thought that a country woman could have such a complexion because she was naturally beautiful. It turned out that she had relied on beauty products.
"You said that women who eat this will have beautiful skin and smooth, delicate skin. Is that true?"
"Of course, but this is a precious item, and ordinary people really can't afford it. I spent a lot of money to buy just a few boxes."
No sooner had she finished speaking than the maidservant couldn't help but ask again, "Does my young lady look like someone who can't afford it?"
Gu Nanjiao thought to herself, "This maid is such a helpful wingman! She's been waiting for you to say that."
"How could Miss Wang be someone who can't afford it? Let alone fifty taels of silver a box of kudzu root powder, even if it were a hundred taels a box, Miss Wang wouldn't blink an eye."
"You agree, Miss Wang?"
Upon hearing Gu Nanjiao's compliment, Wang Fu's slender fingers paused, then she smiled brightly and said, "Of course."
"Fourth Sister, quickly get two boxes for Miss Wang." Gu Nanjiao winked at Lü Fourth Sister, who quickly packed the kudzu root powder and handed it to Wang Fu: "Miss Wang, here you go. Come back if it works."
The maidservant beside her took it.
Seeing this, Gu Nanjiao seized the opportunity and took out several garment patterns: "Miss Wang, I have some novel garment patterns here, which are especially suitable for a woman with outstanding appearance like you. Would you like to take a look?"
"Let me take a look."
After settling on the two pieces of clothing, Wang left.
"Miss, I spent three hundred taels of silver today. Will the master be angry?"
Wang Fuzheng was sitting in the sedan chair with his eyes closed, resting. Upon hearing this, he opened his eyes and said sternly, "It's all because you were too talkative. Remember what you should and shouldn't say next time, or I'll betray you."
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