Xin He nodded and breathed a long sigh of relief, "That’s great."
She then asked gloomily, "Xiaoyu, do you think I’m progressing too fast?"
Xiaoyu smiled and said, "What’s wrong with that? It’s your ability that has brought you this far so quickly."
"I’ve always heard that pursuing quick success often leads to unfavorable ends, so I’ve never been completely at ease," Xin He glanced at the building and sighed slowly. "But now, the situation forces me to pursue quick success and immediate gains."
Xiaoyu’s expression changed, "Are you saying that things might not be going well in the capital?"
"Even if he doesn’t tell me, I can guess that it’s probably not very optimistic. We are far away from the capital, and the situation there has changed dramatically. Some things might not be so easy to control anymore."
It’s because Xin He was aware of this that she was anxious. If she didn’t quickly strengthen her own influence, the future situation might become very passive.
"Don’t worry too much. No matter what happens in the capital, your father will take care of it. Nothing bad will happen," Xiaoyu comforted.
Xin He smiled, "That’s right, with him supporting me, I have nothing to fear."
In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed.
For the past half-month, Xin He had been busy preparing for Winding Pavilion, intending to make it a shop specializing in women’s jewelry and clothing, and attract customers with the latest and most popular designs. She wanted it to be the best or not do it at all!
With her knowledge as a modern woman, she knew how to incorporate modern elements into the jewelry and clothing designs while still fitting the ancient aesthetic, creating something truly extraordinary. If Winding Pavilion could become the trendsetter, it would be a success.
The opening day was set for three days later.
Flower House planned to host another grand event, stirring up excitement throughout Lian’an Town and even the prefecture city.
With Yihong Courtyard closed, Flower House had flourished without any competition. The news of their upcoming grand event had naturally caused a sensation.
Most importantly, the previous Oiran competition had been so amazing that people were extremely eager for the upcoming event.
As soon as the news was announced, it sparked endless discussions.
"Hey, what kind of event are you holding this time? Will it be like the previous Oiran competition?" People asked Madam Chen almost every day.
Madam Chen patiently replied with a smile, "Just wait and see. What’s the rush?"
"Can’t you give us a hint?"
"It’s not for me to say. Just be patient and wait. I promise Flower House won’t disappoint!" Madam Chen giggled.
With so much speculation going on, a beautiful painting once again appeared on display in the main hall of the residential building.
As soon as everyone saw the familiar painting of the beauties, they excitedly gathered around to take a closer look.
"Hey, is this Hua Rao? No, it’s Ah Lian! This time there’s no newcomer."
"You’re right, there’s no newcomer. It must be a new talent show! As long as Ah Lian is there, I’ll watch any show!"
"But the dresses are beautiful, don’t you think? They look quite unique."
The men who gathered around couldn’t tell much about the clothing and accessories, but they were captivated by the paintings’ beauties.
Shopkeeper Wu said with a smile, "This time, all the girls from Flower House will be taking to the stage, but not at Flower House. They will be performing at Winding Pavilion on Main Street. We would like to welcome everyone to attend the event on time!"
"Winding Pavilion? What kind of place is that?"
Shopkeeper Wu helped spread the word, "It used to be Ming Xiang Tea House, now it’s called Winding Pavilion. When you go there, you’ll find out what it’s all about. It’s not a Flower House, so it would be best to bring your female relatives along."
The crowd was puzzled, not understanding the nature of the event or why their female relatives should also attend.
However, as long as their favorite girls were performing, they didn’t care about the details and planned to attend the event!
Xin He had predicted this outcome since these men only focused on the beauties and were less likely to pay attention to their outfits.
So she had the painter create several more stunning paintings and had Shopkeeper Wu help deliver them to the most influential families in Lian’an Town.
As the owner of Ming Xiang Tea House, Shopkeeper Wu had extensive connections throughout Lian’an Town and the prefecture city. In business, connections are crucial, and Xin He was grateful to have met him, otherwise, establishing these connections would have been troublesome.
Within three days, almost every wealthy family in Lian’an Town had received a beautiful painting for their female members.
As the women admired the paintings, they would naturally notice the beauty’s clothing and accessories. Xin He had the artist draw enlarged detailed images of the intricately designed and beautiful accessories next to the beauty, making them clearer for the women to see.
"This skirt is so beautiful! I’ve never seen one like this before. Look!"
"Oh my, these earrings are gorgeous too! They’re made of silver but look so delicate. I used to think jade earrings were the most beautiful, but this design is so much better!"
"What’s the deal with this jewelry? I need to see it."
"It’s from the Winding Pavilion that’s opening in three days. Let’s go and have a look. These dresses and jewelry are so beautiful."
The young ladies gathered around the painting, chatting endlessly about the clothing and jewelry.
Men and women appreciate different things - men focus on the beauty, while women are more interested in the clothing and accessories.
But no matter whether they came for the beauties or the clothing and jewelry, Winding Pavilion welcomed them all.
Word quickly spread among the wealthy women that there were beautiful paintings circulating, and even reached the prefecture city.
The jewelry and clothing designs had been heavily influenced by those from the capital, but they had never seen anything so fresh and beautiful. Xin He’s incorporation of modern elements into these ancient clothing and jewelry designs had created a unique charm.
Xiaoyu, who had collected some information, reported to Xin He, "Everyone is looking forward to Winding Pavilion’s grand opening. With your well-designed event and clothing, it’s no wonder that the paintings have captured the hearts of the wealthy women."
Xin He smiled, "It’s too early to say such things now. Let’s wait until tomorrow and see."
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