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On ordinary days, the parents were so busy that they barely had time to rest. They left before dawn and returned only after dark, spending only a brief moment with their children.
In the morning, they would take a quick glance at their sleeping faces, and in the evening, they would exchange a few words before bed. The lack of communication made it rare for them to relax, and when they finally had some free time, the children would let loose and create a ruckus.
The men were naturally happy to join in; all their efforts were for the sake of their children's happiness.
Liu Qingxi watched this scene, and memories of her past life gradually surfaced. She too had a joyful childhood, and in her hazy recollections, there was a tall figure who had once lifted her up.
It felt as if she had also experienced such melodious laughter, but as time passed, those memories became increasingly distant.
In her mind, she imagined that if she had children of her own, she would ensure they had a joyful childhood and provide them with the best.
Yang Yichen shared similar thoughts. He was determined to be with Liu Qingxi for a lifetime and would work hard for that future. He envisioned a son who resembled him and a daughter who resembled her—smart, cute, and well-behaved.
Is this what it means to have peaceful times? To have him, her, a son, and a daughter?
Nearby, a woman in her thirties who looked like she was in her twenties emerged. She wore a deep blue long skirt adorned with orchids, exuding an air of elegance that was both graceful and gentle.
"Yichan, why haven't you rushed home now that you're back? And Qingxi, Aunt has missed you so much! Look at you, always so busy that it's hard to see you."
Indeed, ever since the construction of the restaurant began, Liu Qingxi had been living a life dictated by the sun—working at dawn and resting at dusk. Even their meetings were hurried.
Liu Qingxi suddenly felt a bit embarrassed; she had indeed neglected Aunt Wen while focusing on her own affairs.
"Aunt, thank you! Hehe, our restaurant is almost finished! We've started promoting it and plan to open before winter arrives. You must come when we do."
Aunt Wen smiled. "Of course! Even if you don't invite me, I will go. This is the result of your hard work over several months. I've heard from people in the village that your restaurant is beautiful and grand—especially being six stories high."
It's hard to imagine what it feels like to walk into such a tall building; Aunt Wen had always been someone who rarely ventured out but harbored many dreams deep down.
The next day, Liu Qingxi and Yang Yichen woke up early to arrange matters for the restaurant. Honestly, managing such a large establishment required considerable patience; there were both men and women involved in the process.
If it weren't for the societal norms of this era that discourage women from being in the spotlight, Liu Qingxi would genuinely want to employ female attendants.
However, upon further reflection, she decided against it. The restaurant encounters all sorts of people with various personalities, and a single misstep could cause lasting harm to a young woman.
If there were a possibility, it might be better to establish a separate venue exclusively for women, similar to a tea house or wellness center, that only serves female patrons.
Initially, the restaurant's chef was naturally brought back, and the task of hiring additional staff was entrusted to Li, the Innkeeper.
Liu Qingxi and Yang Yichen were responsible for the promotional work. This time, the focus of their promotion was not just on the restaurant or its comprehensive services but also on the design of the premises.
Liu Qingxi aimed to seize this opportunity to thoroughly open up the market, moving beyond just the previous renovations of Earthen House. She envisioned constructing something better, more beautiful, and even taller.
To be honest, since construction began, there had always been onlookers eager to see what was happening. The people of Biqi Town had become quite familiar with this restaurant. They watched as the building gradually took shape and transformed into something breathtaking.
"Finally completed! It looks stunning from every angle—so imposing!"
"Indeed! I've heard that the interior decoration is even better. There are tea rooms, game rooms, guest rooms, and so on. It's just not open for viewing; I really want to take a look inside."
"Of course they can't let anyone in right now; they're deliberately creating an air of mystery." It must be said that this observer has figured it out: they intentionally keep it hidden to make it a place everyone desires to visit.
Liu Qingxi was very pleased with this effect. She stood behind the crowd, listening to their gossip and understanding their thoughts.
Suddenly, a slender man in a blue robe smiled and said, "If only I could ask Miss Liu to design a house for me."
Just this kind of design is something he had never encountered in his life.
"You remind me; I've heard that the most prominent figure in the construction industry in Lingjiang Province is Miss Liu's master. Aside from blood relatives, Miss Liu is his only disciple."
"Really? Who did you hear that from?" A few gossip-loving men craned their necks closer, their eyes sparkling with curiosity.
If that's true, then since he wasn't short on silver, why not hire Liu Qingxi at a high price to build him a house? The key is comfort in living and satisfaction in aesthetics.
Indeed, this is a living advertisement that doesn’t need to be promoted by itself; people will come knocking. Business is naturally flowing in, and Liu Qingxi is very satisfied with this effect.
"By the way, we can't just cater to the customers from our town; we must not forget those from neighboring towns. In fact, anyone passing by should be encouraged to come in and take a look," Liu Qingxi believes. Otherwise, all her hard work and efforts would be in vain.
Yang Yichen fully agrees with her approach, and the two head to the office area of the restaurant to discuss their plans.
"I think we should send someone to distribute flyers in other towns, including Linyi County. Besides that, we need to prepare for a grand opening celebration, perhaps offering free experiences for the first ten customers and a general 20% discount for the first three days."
Familiar phrases popped out one after another, and as Liu Qingxi got more excited, she even mimicked modern businesses by suggesting a grand opening lottery: "We should prepare a few expensive prizes and keep the rest more affordable!"
At this point, she could almost envision the bustling scene of the restaurant.
Yang Yichen looked at her with increasing intensity. In his distant memories, as time passed, he recalled more and more inexplicable things that resonated with what Liu Qingxi was saying.
However, without fully understanding the situation, he refrained from being direct and instead offered a few different suggestions: "We should prepare invitations for well-known merchants from various industries. Also, we can invite Lord Zhou to come."
Right! Liu Qingxi suddenly slapped her forehead. How could she have forgotten? County Magistrate Zhou is indeed a living advertisement; with such an esteemed official attending, who would dare not show respect? It would be hard not to succeed.
Next came the intense preparations. Liu Qingxi and Yang Yichen split up; they invited people from the Class List and sent out flyers while also supervising whether the newly hired staff could handle their jobs.
In just two hours, news of the Transcendent Six-Story Restaurant spread throughout nearby villages and towns, even reaching Linyi County with an increasing buzz.
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