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Qi Jing'er stood alone in the corridor on the second floor, her gaze focused intently on Ling Yuxuan downstairs.
However, Ling Yuxuan seemed completely unaware as he turned his head toward the girl he cherished, faintly sensing the feelings that the former Princess Habban had for him.
But what could that mean? Over a decade ago, it was merely a joke made by their parents during a drunken banquet. At least, that was how he had always viewed it, and he had never taken it seriously.
Moreover, now everything had changed; the past was long gone, and those fleeting thoughts had faded away.
Yet, due to some unintentional discoveries over the past couple of days, he was certain of one thing: Head Innkeeper Qi Yu was indeed the same Young Master Yuwen Yu from Hafan Kingdom who once held an equal status to him.
But that was all in the past. Their current fates seemed far from favorable!
As for whether he could reunite with them as siblings, Ling Yuxuan dared not make any decisions for now. He was about to carry out his revenge plan and did not want to be delayed by others or external matters.
At present, his only concern was for the girl he loved; as for everything else, he needed to learn to let go.
Meanwhile, Qi Jing'er silently wept in her heart, forcing herself to endure.
Only by holding back could she avoid revealing her feelings. If no one noticed anything amiss, she could continue to stand there and steal glances at her long-lost Brother Yuxuan.
At the same time, Qi Yu realized something crucial the moment his sister set her sights on Ling Yuxuan: perhaps his intellect wasn't sufficient, but his clever and perceptive sister would never misjudge someone.
He knew where his sister's true feelings lay; he had known since they were young.
Back then, his sister would chase after that Young Master every day, and even after their family returned to Hafan Kingdom, she would frequently inquire about news regarding the young man with the surname Ling.
Unfortunately, fate did not align with their wishes; eventually, the young man with the surname Ling gradually disappeared without a trace.
Many years have passed, and I thought I would never have the chance to see Ling Yuxuan again. Yet, just when they had nothing to hope for and nothing to long for, they reunited.
Moreover, at this moment, he was silently protecting another girl, and this girl happened to be someone who captivated him at first glance.
Fate is predetermined, and the world plays tricks on people; reality is this cruel!
At this second, Qi Yu even felt a bit regretful. Had he known his sister would be so heartbroken and lost, he shouldn't have sought her out last night. Or perhaps he should have taken her away from this place immediately upon finding her.
As long as she never sees Ling Yuxuan again in this lifetime, maybe his sister would only feel sad once, and then it would be over. There wouldn't be a second heartbreak now.
Thinking of this, Qi Yu clenched his fists tightly.
He held them tight until they could not be held any tighter, then loosened them a bit before clenching them again. This back-and-forth continued for quite a while before he helplessly stopped.
...
Seeing that the day's beginning had already been a success, Ziyan decided not to linger in the courtyard any longer.
She had more important matters to think about and attend to. So she led several key personnel up to the third floor's Accountant.
However, at this moment, Ziyan's mind was mostly occupied with the operational details of Qingfeng Tower—how to innovate? How to attract customers and retain them?
Then she must start from the management aspect.
Start from management? Start from management? Ziyan kept asking herself these words as she stepped onto the wooden stairs leading to the third floor when she suddenly Mao Saiton Kai.
Ziyan first thinks of food, suitable for a harmonious gathering of men and women, blending the aforementioned ambiance with related culinary delights.
Secondly, the female entertainers in the training building, whether they are Geisha or others, need to be elevated by one or two levels. This way, they can distinguish themselves from other pleasure houses and stand out from the crowd.
In fact, Ziyan has a bold idea deep down: to gradually shift the main business model of Qingfeng Tower towards a direction that focuses solely on performing arts without selling their bodies, embodying purity and elegance.
Of course, this will be challenging in the early stages; it requires stepping forward gradually, bit by bit, towards the desired direction.
It will definitely work! I want to change the fate of those girls who can maintain their dignity but cannot alter their humble beginnings.
I want them all to have a happy and beautiful future. Ziyan firmly makes what she believes to be a great decision in her heart.
At the same time, it is also the right decision. From now on, those young men and women born into difficult circumstances in this era, as well as the slaves bound by life-and-death contracts, will develop a sense of belonging to the Heavenly Pivot Sect and regard it as their home.
It's simple; as my group continues to grow stronger, it will also need more manpower.
Therefore, I will start continuously having my Subordinate acquire those born into humble circumstances from across the country and even from other nations, or take in those unfortunate orphans without parents. Then I will entrust them to capable professionals within my sect for careful training and cultivation. In the future, each of them will become the best and most elite talents! What worries could I have about finding capable individuals for my business?
This not only contributes to this backward society but also solves my staffing issues while helping countless suffering people.
Isn't this a great endeavor that brings blessings to all?
The more Ziyan thinks about it, the more her blood surges with excitement. It turns out that her life's value can be so infinitely large. Great! Then she will diligently develop this magnificent cause.
With this thought in mind, Ziyan cuts off her drifting thoughts. The most important thing now is to come up with and design some meaningful dish names suitable for the current situation.
Originally, the girls in Qingfeng Tower were managed separately by five old matrons. Seeing their chaotic management style without any order, Ziyan decides to reorganize everything.
The names of the five courtyards managed by the five elderly women were updated from the past, which were rather clichéd floral names, to the following: Red Sleeve Fragrance Pavilion, Initial Encounter of Affection Pavilion, Supreme Beauty Pavilion, Blue Face Confidant Pavilion, and Poetic Charm Pavilion.
This added a touch of artistic flair to the interactions and exchanges between the curious customers and the young women. It is believed that both parties would be pleased with this change!
As for the dishes in the kitchen of Qingfeng Tower, Ziyan decided to retrain the staff and create a new menu.
Next, Ziyan racked her brain to recall some unique restaurants she had visited in the Twenty-First World, where the dishes were actually on par with those from other establishments.
What set them apart was their quirky and special dish names, which managed to capture the hearts of food lovers with a hint of artistic flair.
For example: "In Heaven, May We Be Like Winged Birds" (which is actually a pair of roasted pigeons); "Yancao Like Green Silk" (Stir-fried Three Shreds: seaweed sprouts + green pepper shreds + Shiitake shreds); "Qin Sang Low Green Branch" (Beef Shreds with Green Peppers);
"Dim Water Fields Flying White Herons" (Small White Fish and Amaranth Soup); "Shady Summer Trees Turning Yellow Orioles" (Eggs Stir-fried with Shrimp); "Phoenix Playing on Phoenix Terrace" (Five-Spice Roasted Chicken); "Holding Hands Together" (Chicken Feet and Braised Pork Knuckles);
"The Yellow Crane Has Gone and Will Not Return" (Ham and Lotus Seed Chicken Soup); "Happiness and Completeness" (Winter Melon Meatball Soup); "Pure as White in the Human Realm" (Stuffed Tofu); "Emerald Paired with Red Agate" (Pea Shrimp);
"Goldfish Playing in Lotus" (Steamed Lotus Fragrance Fish); "Pearl in Palm" (Braised Duck Feet and Quail Eggs); "Volcano Flying Snow" (Sugar-Mixed Tomatoes); "Fiery Kiss" (Braised Pig Tongue); "He Loves Me, She Loves Him" (Couple's Lung Slices);
"And You Whisper Sweet Nothings to Me" (Cold Mixed Beef Tripes and Pig Ears). Such dish names and styles would surely dazzle people of this era, creating quite a stir throughout Chu County.
Ziyan had already clarified that the chefs in Qingfeng Tower's kitchen were merely those older women who had lost their marketability and had no homes to return to; they had switched careers to become cooks.
The dishes they prepared were simply haphazardly thrown together, done just to get by.
These individuals believed that patrons came here solely for amusement, seeking temporary pleasure and comfort for both body and spirit, so they generally did not pay much attention to the taste of the food.
However, Ziyan did not share this view. She hoped that these people would not only feast their eyes and find joy but also indulge in a delightful culinary experience.
This way, these people can truly become so happy that they forget their homes, thus sending more silver to Qingfeng Tower.
So far, Ziyan has made three contributions to Qingfeng Tower: first, she changed the style of Qingfeng Tower, giving it a new feeling that stands out compared to other brothels.
Second, she rebranded the girls at Qingfeng Tower to have an artistic flair, naturally elevating their reputation above that of girls from other places.
Third, there are also uniquely named and delicious dishes here, which adds a new source of income for Qingfeng Tower that can captivate both the soul and the stomach.
It is quite normal for men to visit such places in this era, and it is publicly legal, unlike in the Twenty-First Century where the country prohibits such activities.
However, Ziyan hopes that Qingfeng Tower under her management will truly stand out. Even if it attracts customers, they should be talented individuals and social elites of high status in this era.
She no longer wants it to be a low-end brothel where any common person can freely come and go.
After Ziyan's careful consideration and arrangement, the Three Elders and Mei Niang finally understood most of Ziyan's thoughts and intentions. They felt a deep admiration and respect for her.
This admiration was so profound that it left them in awe, and they felt ashamed; the changes in the Heavenly Pivot Sect over this period had shocked and impressed them. How naive their previous thoughts had been!
In her lifetime, Mei Niang had experienced much more than the current sect leader in terms of worldly matters. Yet her ability to handle affairs and her intelligence were almost worlds apart from Ziyan's.
At this moment, Mei Niang felt more of a silent acceptance and quietly fell in love with her young master who had such a broad mind.
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