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The craftsmen hired at great expense were proving their worth, and with Six Bei supervising, the construction was progressing smoothly. Each day, the place transformed bit by bit into what she had envisioned in her heart.
The thought of soon leaving this village to move into a house she loved filled Ye Xiaohan with joy, giving her extra energy in her work.
Perhaps influenced by her good mood, business was thriving as well. The previous stagnation had vanished, and the rumors spread by Liu Yuan were no longer mentioned in the neighborhood.
People's topics of interest were always changing. The incident involving Peach Blossom Studio's deposit scam quickly faded from conversation, replaced by various news on the streets, and no one brought it up anymore. Occasionally, someone might recall it but showed little interest.
Instead, Peach Blossom Studio had launched a new series of products that attracted women from the town. Ye Xiaohan had previously introduced some modern items, such as liquid perfumes, which were initially rare and not many dared to buy or use them.
To encourage sales, Ye Xiaohan organized a perfume trial event. During the event, she carefully explained to customers how to properly use perfume and how to pair it with different scents and outfits.
"Boss Ye, this perfume has a subtle fragrance. If I only apply it behind my ears and on my wrists, won't that be too little? How will others know I'm wearing perfume?" a customer asked while holding a bottle.
Ye Xiaohan smiled and replied, "Mrs. Qian, this one is an orchid scent. Orchids are known for their ethereal quality and elegant aroma. Considering you have Chunlan at home, isn't that subtle fragrance even more captivating?"
Mrs. Qian thought for a moment and agreed; Chunlan's elusive scent was indeed what made it beloved.
Ye Xiaohan continued her pitch: "Mrs. Qian, your outstanding grace is akin to this orchid. If you wear our perfume, it will only enhance your elegance. When you visit other ladies for tea, you'll undoubtedly stand out."
Her words clearly resonated with Mrs. Qian; these ladies often gathered to compare their lives since they had little else to do.
With the women here not working outside the home and spending their time indoors, topics for comparison were scarce, leaving them to find ways to compete over cosmetics.
Seeing Mrs. Qian becoming more engaged, Ye Xiaohan delivered a final blow: "Moreover, Master Qian is famously infatuated with orchids. If you wear this perfume, he will surely be enchanted by you."
Master Qian's love for orchids was well-known; even his third concubine was named Chunlan.
The strike seemed to hit the mark perfectly. Mrs. Qian immediately made up her mind, saying, "Alright! I'll take this perfume, and this one, and this one too. Wrap up all the other orchid series as well!"
"Sure thing, please hold on a moment." Hui was attending to other customers while keeping an eye on everything around her. Seeing the situation here, she let the customers choose for themselves first and then came over to help Mrs. Qian with the packaging.
After sending off Mrs. Qian, who left with a large bag, Hui turned back with a beaming smile and said, "Boss, you're amazing! Every customer you attend to leaves with their hands full; not a single one goes away empty-handed."
Ye Xiaohan shared her sales secrets with Hui: "It's not that difficult. If you learn well, you can do it too. Just remember, there are no unsellable products, only unsuitable recommendations. Since customers come in, they must have needs. Our job is to find the right products for them and recommend those."
"But what if there aren't any suitable products in the shop?" Hui quickly grasped the concept and asked for clarification.
Ye Xiaohan tilted her head slightly, looking at her with a sideways glance and a smirk: "Needs are always present; as long as you pay attention, they will manifest. If customers aren't interested in what you're recommending at the moment, you need to pique their interest first before making your recommendation."
She smiled mysteriously and added, "Life is long; who knows when someone might need something they didn't think they needed before?"
"I see!" Hui seemed to have an epiphany, nodding vigorously with newfound determination as she headed towards the customers in the shop.
Perhaps Hui truly had a talent for sales. In the following days, her performance steadily improved, surprising even Ye Xiaohan. If this were modern society, Hui might even make it onto a television show as a gold medal salesperson.
With business booming in the shop, Ye Xiaohan generously raised Hui's salary. With bonuses and red envelopes included, it amounted to quite a sum, making Hui beam with joy and work even harder.
Liu Yang also came by whenever he had free time to help out. He had taken over the bookkeeping completely and was calculating figures like a seasoned accountant.
"Liu Yang, I should give you a salary too; you've done quite a bit of work," Ye Xiaohan said while leaning against the counter with her arms crossed, feeling somewhat idle.
With Hui handling customer service and Liu Yang managing finances, she could now focus solely on developing formulas and creating products, leaving her even more free than before.
Without raising his head, Liu Yang directly dismissed her opinion. "No need. I'm more than willing to help out at home. As long as my sister-in-law doesn't mind, I'll keep doing the accounts at the shop."
Ye Xiaohan felt a bit emotional as she looked at Liu Yang. Comparing him to the Liu Yang who had once insisted on driving her away and called her an ugly woman, it was like night and day. Upon closer inspection, Liu Yang seemed to have grown quite a bit.
"Have you grown taller?" Ye Xiaohan assessed Liu Yang. During this time, he had been eating well and getting enough nutrition. To ensure that the two children at home grew up healthy, Ye Xiaohan had mandated that they each have an egg for breakfast and a glass of milk for dinner.
Liu Yang was at the age of growth. Previously, he had only been drinking vegetable soup, which left him undernourished and skinny, looking like a bean sprout.
Now, under Ye Xiaohan's careful care, his body was like a sapling that had been transplanted from eroded soil to fertile ground, shooting up in height.
"Really?" Liu Yang seemed to have noticed this too. After Ye Xiaohan's reminder, he stood up and measured himself, excitedly exclaiming, "It seems so! No wonder I feel like everyone else doesn’t seem as tall as before!"
Ye Xiaohan chuckled. "How come your observation skills don't work when it comes to yourself? By your logic, if you want to be taller than everyone else, you should be able to tell that you've grown!"
Liu Yang laughed sheepishly. "I just want to be taller than everyone else, just like my older brother."
"You really admire your brother, using him as the standard for everything," Ye Xiaohan said in confusion. "What exactly do you admire about him? Is it that he catches fatter rabbits than others or that he chops wood faster?"
From Ye Xiaohan's observations, Liu Yang should not know about Liu Bei's hidden identity. So why was he so devoted to Liu Bei? Was her judgment wrong? Did Liu Yang already know everything?
Ye Xiaohan pretended to be casual and tested the waters while secretly observing Liu Yang's reaction.
Liu Yang wore a proud expression and declared, "My brother is good at everything; I admire him for everything!" He looked just like a star-struck fan who thought their idol could do no wrong.
Ye Xiaohan rolled her eyes; she knew this wasn’t a breakthrough moment. He clearly didn’t know anything at all.
6 Yang insisted on not taking a salary, so Ye Xiaohan doubled his monthly allowance. As the boy grew up, it became inconvenient to be without some money. Besides, 6 Yang was not someone who lacked sense; he knew where to spend his money wisely.
Ye Xiaohan suddenly felt a sense of her son growing up, and she was startled by her own thoughts, quickly shaking off this strange idea.
After all, she was still a girl without even a boyfriend—where did this big son come from?
6 Yang hesitated for a moment but eventually accepted the money under Ye Xiaohan's insistence. He planned to save it, treating it as Sister-in-law's funds stored with him.
When they returned home, 6 Bei had already prepared most of the dinner and was finishing up the last dish of braised fish. The fragrant aroma filled the house, making one’s mouth water.
6 Qi squatted in front of the stove, helping 6 Bei watch the fire, his face glowing red from the flames. Upon seeing them return, he joyfully shouted, "Sister-in-law, Second Brother!" He stood up and ran over to them.
6 Yang jumped out and stood in front of the stove, staring at the fish in the pot, exaggeratedly swallowing his saliva. "We're having fish tonight; it smells so good! Big Brother, your cooking is better than the chefs at Fortune Restaurant!"
Fortune Restaurant was a well-regarded eatery in town known for its good food at reasonable prices. Ye Xiaohan often took the whole family there for a treat.
"You haven't even tasted it yet; how do you know if it's good?" Ye Xiaohan picked up 6 Qi, who had rushed over. "Qi, have you gained weight recently? I can barely lift you!"
6 Qi tilted her head and giggled, "Qi is chubby!"
"Yes, you're just a chubby little pig!" 6 Yang made a funny face at 6 Qi, cupping his hands by his ears to mimic pig ears, teasing her in hopes of making her cry.
However, 6 Qi did not react as he intended; instead, she excitedly imitated him. "Qi is a piggy!"
6 Yang's plan fell apart as he sulked.
"Six Yang, you're even worse than a child," Ye Xiaohan mocked, then praised, "Seven is amazing for defeating Second Brother."
The Six Seven Club cheered, "Seven is awesome! He defeated Second Brother!"
Six Yang pretended to be angry as he approached and pinched Six Seven's nose. Six Seven laughed and reached out his hands, wanting him to pick him up, completely forgetting their previous grievances.
Six Bei stood aside, watching them play and feeling very satisfied. As long as this scene could continue, he felt that his life would be enough.
"Go wash your hands; it's time to eat," Six Bei called out as he plated the last fish dish. Ye Xiaohan had been correcting the hygiene habits of the Six family. When he first met them, he was shocked to see the siblings grabbing bread with their hands and shoving it into their mouths.
Under Ye Xiaohan's daily emphasis on correction, the Six family finally developed the good habit of washing their hands before meals. Ye Xiaohan felt a bit moved when she thought about it, proud of herself.
Six Yang carried Six Seven to wash their hands. Ye Xiaohan finished first and came over to help with the chopsticks and bowls. "Let me help."
"You sit down; I'll get it," Six Bei stopped her from moving, taking the bowls and chopsticks over himself.
Ye Xiaohan followed behind him. Six Bei was tall, and the dim oil lamp cast long shadows that covered most of her.
Tsk tsk, what a nice figure, Ye Xiaohan thought as she watched Six Bei's back. His muscles were firm and toned, his body perfectly proportioned with long limbs that didn’t appear bulky at all. He had that classic look: slim in clothes but muscular without them.
As she continued to watch, Ye Xiaohan suddenly felt something was off. She couldn't quite pinpoint what it was at that moment. It felt like there was something just out of reach in her mind—almost graspable but just a little too far away to touch.
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