Opening (Part 2)
The bustling crowd all rushed up at once.
Other shops might not be able to handle it, but who is Qu Linghan?
Qu Linghan is a renowned designer who entered a top international university at 17, graduated at 21 and joined a major company, and made a name for herself internationally at 23. She has seen it all.
What is it that she can't handle?
Busy as we went, busy as we went, dusk fell.
After dinnertime, as night deepened and the crowd thinned out, Qu Linghan let Jing'er and the others eat first.
I memorized the name of the last guest myself.
My stomach also played a symphony.
To be honest, although I am capable, I inevitably suffer from backaches and pains.
Seeing Jing'er's figure in the distance, Qu Linghan waved to her.
"Jing'er, come here!"
Jing'er then jogged over.
Qu Linghan handed the notebook to Jing'er.
"Guard these things well, I'm going ahead now."
He then pointed to the door, indicating that he was about to go out.
"Yes, Miss, you can go and eat without worry. Lanxu Pavilion is under my care with the staff and I."
Bai Hui has been away from the Marquis's residence these days, and Jing'er still habitually addresses Qu Linghan as Miss.
After all, it's been called that for over a decade.
After saying that, Qu Linghan patted the small pieces of fabric off his clothes, smoothed out the wrinkles, and skipped out the door.
"Flatbread, candied hawthorn, roasted chestnuts, here comes Boss Qu Linghan!"
Then, Qu Linghan took a flatbread in her left hand and a bag of roasted chestnuts in her right, and ran towards the shop selling candied hawthorns.
Speaking of candied hawthorn shops, Qu Linghan has tried candied hawthorn from more than a dozen shops since he transmigrated to the Liu Dynasty.
The most delicious one was still the skewer I bought with Bai Hui at Tangyunji that day. It was truly an unintentional purchase, but the sweet taste...
It truly left a deep mark on Qu Linghan's heart.
As he was thinking, Qu Linghan appeared at the entrance of Tangyunji.
"Hey girl, you're here again. Two skewers this time too?"
Perhaps because Qu Linghan is a frequent visitor, the boss has memorized Qu Linghan's habits perfectly.
However, Bai Hui was neither by her side nor in the mansion today, so she couldn't eat two by herself.
"No, no, one is enough for today."
After saying that, the boss packaged Qu Linghan's clothes.
She turned her head to relax her body, but...
They call it appreciating the scenery.
Sugar Cloud Pavilion was built next to the river, and the river flows over Ziying Bridge, so in the past many young couples would rest and play here.
However, at this moment, several women stood by the river, sobbing slightly, as if they were releasing lanterns into the river.
Qu Linghan was engrossed in reading it.
"My dear girl, didn't your husband come with you today?"
As the shopkeeper spoke, he handed the candied hawthorn to Qu Linghan.
"No, he went to war with the troops a few days ago."
The shopkeeper's hand, which was handing over the candied hawthorn, suddenly trembled.
He then pointed to the girls by the river.
“These girls are regular customers of our shop, and their husbands have gone to war with the army.”
After saying that, he whispered something else.
"Sigh, I heard this war is going to be tough. That's why everyone's releasing river lanterns to pray for good fortune."
Qu Linghan stopped eating the candied hawthorn as the shop owner sighed, and the broken pieces of candied hawthorn fell to the ground.
It makes a soft "crackling" sound.
Is it very dangerous?
Qu Linghan quickly finished the remaining candied hawthorn in her hand.
"Boss, where can I buy a river lantern?"
"Sigh, this girl."
He then pointed out the direction to Qu Linghan.
"Remember, these are river lanterns meant to bring you safety!"
Qu Linghan had already run far away in a flash.
"knew!"
Shouting hoarsely, no, with all one's might.
...
Before long, Qu Linghan arrived at the shop selling river lanterns.
"It's quite big."
After saying that, Qu Linghan completely forgot the purpose of his visit.
"This is beautiful, this is beautiful..."
Qu Linghan had browsed about a quarter of the shops when the "sales assistant" followed her.
"Young lady, would you also like to buy a river lantern to wish for peace?"
Oh right, she came to buy lanterns to wish for peace and safety.
I almost forgot.
But you can't blame her. If you have to blame someone, blame the fact that the shop had too many styles of river lanterns, and they were too beautiful.
"Young lady, young lady, would you like to buy a river lantern to wish for peace and safety?"
"Oh, I want it."
"Please come with me, young lady."
"OK."
Qu Linghan followed the shopkeeper to a small warehouse.
"Miss, these are all. Please choose what you like here, and then we can go to the counter together to write your blessings in a little while."
"OK."
River lanterns, meant to wish for peace, don't come in as many styles as regular lanterns.
Only the lotus-shaped variety exists.
She can only choose based on quality and size.
Perhaps it's because the girls all share the same wish.
I do not seek great wealth and high rank, nor do I wish for my beloved to arrive with me.
My only wish is that he will return safely.
Sigh, a tear inexplicably slid down Qu Linghan's cheek.
She raised her hand and gently wiped it away.
Where the tears were left, a river lantern appeared out of nowhere.
Normal size, but not as vibrant as other colors.
It looked somewhat grayish.
Qu Linghan suddenly felt that this river lantern looked a lot like Bai Hui.
He was always gloomy, hurt, and wronged.
He didn't say anything, but silently put on his mask.
Like this river lantern, hidden in a corner.
Qu Linghan picked it up and placed it in his palm.
A smile crept onto his face.
"Shopkeeper, I'll take this one."
…
Unexpectedly, the shop owner remained silent.
"Miss, this is a defective product."
It was already here last year.
No one looked up or picked it up.
"It's alright."
"He and I met precisely because of our imperfections."
A sword that is not trusted by the king.
A discarded child not favored by his family.
So what if it's defective? So what if it's imperfect?
"Alright, since you've made your decision, I have no right to interfere. Then come with me."
Qu Linghan followed the shopkeeper to the counter.
Pick up a piece of paper and write down your expectations.
"May Bai Hui return safely."
"No illness, no injury."
At nineteen, he was full of vigor and ambition.
At nineteen, he was full of youthful vigor and ambition.
Banners fluttered behind him.
A young general should be like this.
History books? Ha.
Now that she's here, things will change.
A moment later, Qu Linghan put down his pen.
Suddenly I felt my face getting hot.
Oh my god, you're overthinking it!
How did I end up thinking about so much without even realizing it?
It seems I really do miss him.
"Girl, it's done."
The shopkeeper folded the paper and put it into the base of the river lantern.
Qu Linghan accepted it.
Pick up the river lantern and walk out of the shop.
I saw the babbling water reflecting the moon in the sky.
The lights drifted away with the river into the distance.
But it doesn't matter, the moonlight is bright.
The light was bright enough to guide Qu Linghan to the riverbank, where she gently placed the river lantern.
She clasped her hands together.
"May Bai Hui be safe and return in triumph."
…
After returning from the river, Qu Linghan picked up the notebook that Jing'er had brought for recording names.
I gathered up some materials that I had kept at home before.
I've decided to start doing it.
To maintain the amulet's delicate surface and unique design.
Qu Linghan decided that she would sew every stitch herself.
However, while the decision itself is easy to make, it's really difficult to execute.
Qu Linghan compiled the names in the notebook, which numbered about three or four hundred.
To ensure efficiency.
As a result, Qu Linghan stayed up all night.
…
The following morning, Qu Linghan finally finished making the last protective talisman.
My upper and lower eyelids were also drooping uncontrollably.
After handing over all the amulets to Jing'er.
Qu Linghan finally couldn't help but fall asleep.
How so?
It gives one the feeling of being alone in an empty room.
Qu Linghan woke up groggily around the afternoon.
After wiping his face, he arrived at Lanxu Pavilion with practiced ease.
Before even entering the door, a commotion could be heard.
"call!"
Listening to the endless noise, Qu Linghan took a deep breath.
I made sure I was mentally prepared before stepping into the store.
It was even more chaotic than I had imagined.
Qu Linghan was prepared, but obviously...
We were not prepared enough.
Looking at the fabric laid out in front of me, and the finished garments sprinkled with tea.
There were also a few men being held back by the guys.
Qu Linghan clenched her fists.
Damn it.
What happened?
Qu Linghan quickly walked up to Jing'er.
"This...this..."
What's wrong?
Jing'er quickly shielded Qu Linghan behind her.
"Miss, be careful."
"You are the owner of this store."
The troublemakers quickly rushed out and stood in front of Jing'er.
Jing'er fiercely protected Qu Linghan.
"fine."
Qu Linghan "stepped forward".
"I am the owner of this shop."
"What's up?"
"Okay, so you're the owner here!"
As they were talking, the roguish-looking man tossed out a few bills, which were discount coupons that Qu Linghan had set up on the opening day.
"Is there something you need?"
Qu Linghan was still a little confused. Since she already had a discount coupon, why not just pick out the item she wanted and buy it directly?
"What do you want?"
"You should ask your maid what she wants."
"Ask my maid? Ha? I believe her."
"But what trouble are you looking for?"
"Come on, everyone, take a good look at this owner. He doesn't treat his customers like human beings."
Qu Linghan was speechless to the point of sneering.
"Can't you explain things properly? What kind of behavior is it to blame others here?"
"Yes, that's right! Tell me quickly!"
"Why is a grown man so slow and indecisive?"
"Tell me quickly, tell me quickly, I'm waiting to buy things!"
The two men looked noticeably uneasy.
"Three seconds, hurry up and tell me."
"Alright, then I'll tell you."
Talk, talk, talk, I'm just waiting.
"This is a discount coupon I won on your opening day."
"I used it today, so why can't I use it?"
Qu Linghan reached out to take the coupon from the man's hand.
The man, however, had no intention of giving it to her, as if he had something to hide.
"Why don't you just give it to me? I can recognize my own stuff at a glance."
"Yeah, hurry up and give the coupon to the store."
"If you don't settle the accounts, we're waiting to settle them!"
A group of people started to jeer.
No, to be more precise, they were led astray by Qu Linghan.
The man shakily handed the coupon to Qu Linghan.
"Look, hurry up and finish reading, I have to go home and take care of some things!"
"Okay. I'll take a look now."
"Jing'er, go and fetch a basin of water."
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