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Thinking of this, the Three Elders and Hong Lianhua did not harbor any resentment due to Wu Xiang and others' previous concerns about the tea they had arranged for themselves.
"Rest assured, Sect Leader. Although I am not talented and have not improved the performance of Qingfeng Tower, ever since I took charge of these industries, I have never engaged in any acts of embezzlement, misusing public funds, or anything detrimental to our industries."
The Three Elders spoke confidently and somewhat excitedly.
"Thank you for everything you have done for this Sect Leader, I am very satisfied. I understand that, so I have no intention of scrutinizing the accounts. As for arranging Wu Xiang to hand over the account books to you, it is not specifically to find any dirt or leverage against you. This is just a normal handover procedure, so you need not be so nervous or think too much about it."
After speaking, Ziyan smiled calmly at her.
"Thank you, Sect Leader, for your trust and tolerance regarding my past mistakes."
The Three Elders let out a breath; her previously trembling heart finally calmed down completely.
"By the way, I plan to make significant renovations to this entire residence. I will arrange suitable tasks for you to do. I hope you won't refuse from now on. Don't dwell on those messy thoughts; just focus on completing the tasks that I assign to you."
Ziyan recalled that she needed to arrange for her to take care of the flowers and plants.
"Yes, I will do my utmost to follow the Sect Leader's orders and complete every task assigned to me."
The Three Elders bowed deeply to Ziyan once again.
"Good! With the assurance from the Three Elders, I can rest easy. Thank you, Three Elders. From now on, let us work together with sincerity and unity, and strive together!"
Ziyan glanced at all the Subordinates in the room and said solemnly.
"Yes!"
Immediately, all the Subordinates present responded loudly in unison, and Ziyan scanned everyone again before nodding with satisfaction.
"Alright then, let's get to work. Post a notice outside that this building will be closed for ten days. We will redecorate and renovate. Now, let's divide the tasks and get started immediately."
Next, Ziyan swiftly arranged the first task: the Three Elders, led by Hong Lianhua, were responsible for having the sisters in the building remove all the old window decorations and curtains, and thoroughly clean all the doors, windows, and hallways.
She then took Wu Xiang and others back down to the staircase on the second floor. The second task was to identify the old wooden stairs leading to the second and third floors in the hall and instruct Qingfeng Tower to quickly send their Chief Steward and Second Manager to arrange for personnel to clean and repaint them with tung oil and paint. She hoped to see a completely refreshed appearance.
Speaking of Qingfeng Tower, this establishment had a four-sided courtyard structure, meaning it was surrounded on all sides by a large hall in the center.
In the hall, there was a simple performance stage specifically for the Geishas to showcase their talents. However, there was only one staircase leading up to the second floor, while access to the third floor was limited to a narrow side stairway.
Upon closer inspection, that performance stage was also quite dilapidated; it was just a plain rectangular platform.
Ziyan couldn't help but roll her eyes at it and then asked someone to bring her pen and paper. With a flurry of strokes, she sketched out a light and unique design in the shape of a Crescent Moon and handed it to Wu Xiang.
Wu Xiang quickly turned around and waved his hand towards the Chief Steward and Second Manager again: "Take that down too."
The Chief Steward and Second Manager exchanged glances, wide-eyed at each other for a moment, but quickly reacted by nodding vigorously.
Then they went to the kitchen, where Ziyan continued her meticulous inspection with a discerning eye.
The quality of food prepared in the fireworks courtyard also needed improvement; with beautiful women, fine wine, delicious food, and high-standard service—
Who would worry about business not improving? That would be strange. Ziyan felt her blood boil with excitement; the more she thought about it, the more confident she became.
She carefully inspected every nook and cranny inside and outside the building, leaving no corner overlooked.
Finally, she did not spare even the restroom in the side courtyard. Originally, it was a large restroom divided into two sections, one for men and one for women, but the signs were not very clear. Moreover, it was extremely shabby and dirty, with a strong stench wafting through the air.
Ziyan felt extremely uncomfortable no matter how she looked at it, experiencing an overwhelming urge to vomit, so she quickly retreated far away.
After carefully pondering for a while, she once again drew up a large sketch based on her ideas, demanding that the original restroom be completely demolished and rebuilt according to her standards as an emergency measure.
The men's and women's restrooms must be separated by a small distance, and the signs for both must be clear and distinct. Additionally, she requested that fine bamboo be planted around the men's restroom and beautiful flowers around the women's restroom.
With a serious and determined expression, Ziyan finally received firm nods of agreement from Chief Steward and Second Manager: "Yes! The Subordinates will definitely follow the Master’s instructions."
Time flew by.
After a morning of careful inspection and re-planning, she finally finished explaining all the rectification items and divisions of labor.
Ziyan immediately felt much more relaxed; now she just had to wait for the rectification to be completed so that Qingfeng Tower could flourish.
Once this Qingfeng Tower achieved success, it would surely be promoted and implemented across all chain Qingfeng Towers.
In the afternoon.
Ziyan sent someone to invite the tailor from Tailor Shop to measure all the dimensions of windows, door frames, and other areas that needed fabric decoration.
Following that, she personally accompanied the tailor to Tailor Shop to choose colors and materials for curtains and decorations.
Previously, Qingfeng Tower had used bright colors that appeared quite gaudy.
This time, however, Ziyan chose simple and elegant pastel colors: such as light purple, light blue, and pale pink. She also selected particularly lightweight materials.
After selecting the materials at the Tailor Shop, Ziyan was taken to the Flower and Bird Market.
What was she going to the Flower and Bird Market for? Naturally, to buy a whole bunch of flowers and plants to take back to Qingfeng Tower.
In such a large place, how could there be not a single pot of flowers? This was something that Ziyan could not tolerate in her life.
Whether in her previous life or this one, she had always been particularly fond of various flowers, plants, and small animals. Especially fish and dogs. As Ziyan sat in the carriage, she thought about it and remembered feng shui fish.
So Ziyan secretly decided in her heart: she would raise some fish in the Drunken Immortal Residence and Qingfeng Tower, as well as in all the shops that belonged to her.
Although there were no glass fish tanks in this era, this would not be a challenge for her, the genius girl.
Without glass fish tanks, she could use large stones to create big water troughs. Inside, she could raise fish and plant lotus; the original flavor and natural beauty were more suitable for this era.
Hmm, I am really amazing, Ziyan encouraged herself.
Although she had been busy all afternoon and felt a bit tired, at that moment, her mood was exceptionally good.
The future looked bright; what was there for her to be unhappy about?
Ling Yuxuan, who sat in the carriage with her, silently gazed at his Beloved Child.
He knew that her mind was likely occupied with many important matters at that moment, so he did not want to disturb her. He simply stayed by her side in silence.
Soon, the carriage arrived at the Flower and Bird Market. Ziyan's spirits lifted immediately. Before the coachman could set down the stool meant for her descent, she jumped down from the carriage eagerly.
This startled her maid Yang Xiaodie, who let out a sharp cry: "My lady, be careful—"
Ziyan glanced back at the overly dramatic Yang Xiaodie, then smiled sweetly, "Hmph, do you think your master is one of those delicate young ladies who can't lift a finger?"
"Uh? Oh, right, forgive me for being slow. My master is a genius Grandmaster who can fight and is skilled in both literature and martial arts, excelling in everything."
The maid Yang Xiaodie teased her master.
Ling Yuxuan looked at his Beloved One, who was in a flurry, looking quite pleased with herself. He shook his head while unable to suppress a chuckle.
Ziyan knew he was laughing at her and disdainfully curled her lip before quickly heading towards a nearby flower shop.
Indeed! Provincial Capital is Provincial Capital, and this Flower and Bird Market is much larger than the one in her hometown Hengfeng County Town, not just in area but also in variety.
Most importantly, the types of flowers and plants available were many times more than just one or two.
There were all kinds of shapes and colors, incredibly vibrant. Countless bonsais and various hanging orchids filled the market.
In an instant, Ziyan was dazzled by the sights.
As she browsed, she imagined what varieties would fit well in Qingfeng Tower, considering their sizes and heights.
After some time spent selecting, Ziyan had purchased nearly two hundred pots of flowers, grasses, and trees of various sizes and types from different shops.
After paying, Ziyan continued to explore the pet stores.
As for the flowers, grasses, and small trees she bought in bulk, the shop owners were delighted to load them onto their respective carts and set off to deliver them to her door.
Meanwhile, Ziyan continued her leisurely shopping without any distractions, enjoying her time browsing through the pet stores.
Birds, Ziyan wasn't very interested in raising them. As for fish, in this era, pet fish are almost exclusively Golden Carp. There are hardly any other varieties; it's just Golden Carp!
However, she couldn't buy any right now because the stone tank for raising fish hadn't been set up yet. So, Ziyan could only learn about them for the time being.
After looking at the fish, Ziyan went to check out puppies and other pets.
Without much hesitation, Ziyan chose two large German Shepherds this time. If she encountered any troublemakers, she could bring them out to intimidate them a bit.
Because throughout history, regardless of the era, dogs have always been humanity's best friends!
There wasn't much left to browse, as she had basically gathered everything she needed.
So, the group returned to Qingfeng Tower in their horse-drawn carriage.
As they approached the Yard, Ziyan heard a lively commotion coming from her courtyard and the side yard, filled with sounds of knocking, smashing, and dismantling.
Upon entering the courtyard, she found that Three Elders and Hong Lianhua had already gathered the sisters inside the building and stripped away all the curtains and decorative fabrics.
At that moment, they were busy cleaning various dust and debris off the doors and windows.
Only Three Elders and Hong Lianhua stood there in the courtyard, looking somewhat helpless in front of a large pile of flowers and plants just delivered by the flower shop owner or Clerk.
Seeing Three Elders and Hong Lianhua like this made Ziyan unable to hold back a chuckle.
Oh, Charming Lady, it looks like you have your work cut out for you. Thank you for everything you have done for this Sect Leader, I am very satisfied. You must refine your nature before I can entrust you with greater responsibilities again.
With that thought in mind, Ziyan approached Three Elders and Hong Lianhua with a nonchalant expression.
"Cough cough cough cough—How is it? These flowers and plants are much more beautiful than those fake flowers made from silk and satin, right?"
Ziyan casually asked Hong Lianhua from the Three Elders.
"Uh? Master, I greet you, Master!"
Hong Lianhua quickly snapped out of his daze and hurriedly bowed to Ziyan.
"Well! Do you like them?"
Ziyan continued to smile and inquire.
"Uh? Y-yes, I like them!"
Hong Lianhua nodded repeatedly in agreement.
"By the way, this is how we can make Qingfeng Tower look more vibrant. Also, your task from now on will be to take care of and serve them well. Can you handle that, Three Elders?"
Ziyan gestured towards the Three Elders and asked again.
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