The restaurant was originally an inn, so the renovation didn't require much work. However, in just ten days or half a month, Xu Yuehuai's restaurant was completely transformed.
Looking at the bright, majestic, and magnificent building, everyone felt smug.
"Isn't that right?" Xu Yuehuai, having changed into brand-new clothes like everyone else, watched with a smile as the young waiter carefully hung up the signboard of Tianxianglou. "Following me always brings smooth sailing."
"Mother, you are amazing..."
Zhou Wan was deeply moved.
Along the way, we faced many difficulties, but we always managed to turn the tide. Isn't it all thanks to Xu Yuehuai that we were able to turn things around?
Faced with the praise, Xu Yuehuai smiled and said, "Not at all, let's go in and take a look."
"Open the door and wish for good fortune!"
The young man shouted.
The sound was high-pitched and resonant, piercing through the clouds and splitting rocks.
The crowd filed in.
The third sister-in-law was composed, with a sentimental smile on her face.
Zhou Wan was carefree and at ease. Since arriving in the capital, she had become a completely different person, just as the saying goes. She was radiant and walked with her head held high. She was no longer the self-conscious scavenger she once was.
As for Xu Yuehuai, she seems to have remained unchanged.
But it underwent an update from the inside out, with everything being upgraded.
Outside, firecrackers were going off and drums were beating loudly.
Everyone was overjoyed.
Soon after, the distinguished guests arrived. Qi Guze, Pei Xuan, and several other court officials who were close to Xu Yuehuai came, and each of them presented gifts.
"It's a small gift but carries great sentiment; please don't find it offensive, Yue." Pei Xuan was an honest and upright man and had no money to buy Xu Yuehuai anything. This white jade peach was a gift from the imperial court for his mother's birthday some time ago.
Xu Yuehuai quickly declined, saying tactfully, "I'm already overjoyed that you could come and support us on this grand opening day. How could I possibly ask for any more gifts?"
"Take it; you can't refuse."
Qi Guze's eyes were dignified and profound.
Xu Yuehuai looked at the white jade peach and hesitated, "I'm so sorry, but since that's the case, I'll accept it. I hope Lord Pei will come often. Please remember to bring your aunt with you. Your aunt must be lonely living alone at home. It would be good for her to come over often."
By noon, even Princess Anning, who rarely went out, had arrived.
Ever since the emperor made the last arranged marriage, Anning listened to Xu Yuehuai's advice and would fall ill every now and then. Unexpectedly, this trick worked.
Seeing that Anning was in poor health and often saw that Prince Anping was worried about Anning's health, the Emperor decided to tell Anning to take care of himself.
An Ning was overjoyed.
"Sister Yue, you're really amazing. You opened a shop just like that."
"Without the strong help and support of all my relatives and friends, how could I have opened a shop by myself?"
To open the store, everyone worked hard to save money and cut back on expenses. With everyone putting their efforts in the same direction, the store naturally opened.
"Quickly, Zhou Wan, this is our most important guest. He'll be coming often in the future, so make sure he's well taken care of." Xu Yuehuai stood at the door to greet the guest.
Zhou Wan was in charge of receiving them.
People entered one after another.
The shopkeeper next door was furious. He kicked over the table, but his chest was still heaving violently. "Is this little girl Xu Yuehuai so amazing? She actually knows so many people from all walks of life? Oh my, I never would have guessed that Qi Guze is actually the Regent."
The person who kicked over the table was none other than Jiang Mingfu.
"This is outrageous!" Zhou Qionghua said sarcastically. "We're on good terms with the eldest son's side, and she's so arrogant, blatantly trying to steal our business."
Jiang Mingfu was furious and wished he could go to the other side and cause a scene.
Since arriving in the capital, Jiang Mingfu has become accustomed to the so-called male chauvinism and has gradually taken control of the store's finances. It can be said that he is in charge of the entire hotel.
Over time, male chauvinism became apparent.
As for Zhou Qionghua, she was initially loud and boisterous towards Jiang Mingfu, but she quickly became more restrained.
Just because Jiang Mingfu would yell at her every now and then, she began to feel threatened. With the money Jiang Mingfu had now, it would be easy for him to find a concubine.
To ensure her position was secure, Zhou Qionghua dared not act recklessly.
The submissive, henpecked husband of yesteryear is no more; before her stands a strong, independent man.
What should we do?
Zhou Qionghua asked, frowning.
Jiang Mingfu lifted the curtain to look outside and realized that Xu Yuehuai knew a lot of people, almost like a never-ending stream. He thought to himself that his shop's business would definitely suffer a great loss in the future.
Rather than risk a future conflict that results in mutual destruction or complete defeat, it's better to take the initiative to make friends now.
Based on his understanding of her, Xu Yuehuai shouldn't drive him away in front of such a large audience.
With this in mind, Jiang Mingfu said, "Let's go and see her right now."
"Look at her?" Zhou Qionghua really wanted to reach out and check if her husband was delirious from a fever. Not long ago, they were at each other's throats, and now…
Jiang Mingfu nodded, "I knew you'd be a woman with a narrow mind. We're definitely not as good at business as they are, so going there now is just to say hello and make an impression, hoping she'll be more lenient with us in the future."
Why do you boost the morale of others while diminishing your own?
“She’s already very powerful,” Jiang Mingfu muttered. “What’s more, she now has the blessing of all sorts of gods. Not to mention anything else, just the fact that she’s a regent is powerful enough.”
Nowadays, Zhou Qionghua is almost completely obedient to Jiang Mingfu and follows his every word.
"Oh, by the way, I need to go get some stock this afternoon. Will you mind the shop?"
Lately, I don't know why, Jiang Mingfu has been going to buy goods every few days.
Zhou Qionghua nodded, "You can go by yourself, I'll take care of things here."
Jiang Mingfu looked at the chubby Jiang Shixu and said, "I'll bring the child with me."
Zhou Qionghua could only nod.
After arriving in the capital, Jiang Shixu was treated even better. Despite being born into a poor family, Jiang Shixu was waited on hand and foot, even more spoiled than some of the sons of powerful and wealthy families in the capital.
The key point is that Jiang Mingfu and Zhou Qionghua did not notice anything unusual.
They finally managed to get the little guy to go to the private school, but after only one morning, Jiang Shixu threw a tantrum. Helpless, the couple had no choice but to bring their little darling back home.
At only seven and a half years old, Jiang Shixu already weighs 120 pounds, which is equivalent to that of a teenager. He is already panting heavily before he even starts walking.
At that moment, Zhou Qionghua was about to check on her son. She cautiously approached the door, and as soon as she knocked, something hit the door.
Immediately following this, a deafening roar erupted from inside.
"How many times have I told you? Don't bother me while I'm resting. Get out!"
You could hear the gritted teeth coming from inside.
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