Blossom in Adversity

C71. Profit.

Chapter 71: Profit

Green Moss Alley had a reputation in the capital city, and when the newly refurbished Green Moss Alley opened its doors, people passing by didn't mind taking a little time to go in and take a look.

Chen Qing was always efficient in handling things, and he didn't let people rush in all at once. Instead, when he saw someone lingering at the entrance of the alley, he would have someone lead the way in. Under the crowd mentality, even those who were hesitant would follow along.

As more people gathered inside, a virtuous cycle was formed, and without him having to arrange for people to lure them in, passersby could satisfy their curiosity without worry.

By the time the sun rose high, the alley was already bustling with people, showing signs of prosperity.

In this way, the momentum had been established.

As long as the food wasn't too bad, this place would definitely become a destination for the people of the capital city in the future, and this was precisely what Hua Zhi was least worried about.

Standing by the inner river and watching the people coming and going in the alley, Hua Zhi instructed Chen Liang, "Take care of the relationships, it's okay to lower the shelf a bit, the Hua family may have lost its former glory, but there's no need to be servile. We only seek to make money in a peaceful manner, not to tear the face of the Hua family and step on it."

"Yes, I understand."

"You handle things well, and in the future, if there are any issues with food, directly find Fu Dong."

"Okay."

Hua Zhi got on the carriage, lifted the window curtain and looked at Gu Yanxi who was standing tall outside, "There are still matters at home, so I will return first."

Gu Yanxi arched his hand in a salute, "Miss, please go ahead."

Watching the carriage go far away, Gu Yanxi turned around and met Chen Qing's scrutinizing gaze. The gentle aura gradually faded away, "Speak if you have something to say."

Chen Qing didn't dare to say that he was watching the excitement for his master. Fortunately, he also had things to report, so he quickly said, "The Prince requests for you to visit the mansion."

"Visit the mansion?"

Chen Qing slapped himself in the face and said, "The Prince requests your presence at his residence. I suspect it is related to the Prince's birthday."

"I'm busy."

"Your reputation may be tarnished..."

"And so what?" Gu Yanxi no longer had the gentle look he had before. She raised her eyebrows, and his anger surged, "Is he still hoping that I will play a scene of fatherly love and filial piety with him?"

Chen Qing had been following the Shizi all along and naturally didn't want him to be wronged again. Since everything was backed by the Emperor and protected by the Empress Dowager, the Prince couldn't overturn the sky. Therefore, he stopped persuading him and someone would speak up for the Shizi if anyone dared to speak against him.

"The Prince also mentioned Shao Yao, saying..."

"Go tell Gu Yeyan, if he dares to have any thoughts about Shao Yao again, I will immediately send his son to the Southern Wilderness."

"Yes."

Gu Yanxi looked at the lively Green Moss Alley and thought of the eyes on that rainy night. The hostility in his heart gradually subsided. In this world, there were people like Gu Yeyan, who were damn persistent, and people like Hua Zhi, who lived clearly.