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Gu Bei wished he could rush to Ye Xiaohan's side immediately and share half of her burdens. Ye Xiaohan was strong-willed; she never lost heart in the face of difficulties. Gu Bei admired her resilience but also felt a pang of sympathy for it.
He had no idea when this case would finally come to an end. He was nearing his limit with this life that felt like a form of imprisonment.
Gu Bei had no other expectations for the future; he only hoped that his family could live peacefully and not get entangled in any more troubles.
At this moment, he felt he didn't even have the right to stand openly beside Ye Xiaohan, and this realization frustrated him.
Those people had harmed his brother, innocent soldiers, and civilians, ruining the first half of his life. Now, did they intend to destroy the second half as well?
He would never sit idly by and let such things happen!
Gu Bei's resolve grew stronger. He had completely emerged from his previous disappointments. Now, he was ready to fight for what little remained that was important to him!
His awkward identity prevented him from directly participating in the case's interrogation. However, that didn't mean he couldn't do something in his own way.
Once a person has a goal to strive for, they can generate surprising motivation even within themselves.
Just like Ye Xiaohan worked hard to run the restaurant and support her family. Just like Gu Bei aimed for a peaceful future, free from harm by treacherous individuals.
As they each worked diligently, time flew by quickly.
The business at Cup Mo Ting Restaurant exceeded Ye Xiaohan's expectations. With excellent service and innovative, delicious dishes, it quickly became a favorite among diners in the capital.
With the restaurant thriving, Ye Xiaohan generously rewarded her employees with red envelopes. Her pay was already significantly higher than average, and she often provided additional benefits. In the eyes of her staff, she was undoubtedly a rare good boss.
"This is too much!" one employee protested, refusing to accept it. "We already received overtime pay because the restaurant was busy; we can't take this much."
Ye Xiaohan insisted on giving them the red envelopes with a smile. "Just take it! The business is good; everyone is earning more. This is what you deserve. If you really think it's too much, then work even harder to provide better service in the future."
"Of course!" The staff took the red envelopes and worked even harder.
Appropriate rewards are more conducive to the development of a business. Ye Xiaohan nodded in satisfaction, relieved that things were going so smoothly without any setbacks.
As the restaurant gradually became more organized, she felt confident that as long as they proceeded step by step, there wouldn't be any major issues.
With some free time on her hands, Ye Xiaohan didn't stop to rest; instead, she turned her attention back to the Dye House.
After treatment, the pollution from the Dye House had improved significantly compared to before. It was now able to operate normally without disturbing other business owners.
However, the problem was not completely resolved; new issues had arisen.
During the production process at the Dye House, pollution from dyes and wastewater continued to occur. This issue was unsolvable; as long as the Dye House remained in operation, it would have to face this challenge.
Thus, even with remediation measures in place, it could not be a one-time fix. As pollution intensified, the environment would continue to deteriorate. Perhaps in a few years, or even decades, they would find themselves repeating the same mistakes of today.
By then, the pollution would have penetrated deeply, and addressing it would require even more resources, making it less cost-effective.
On another note, Ye Xiaohan calculated the income from the Dye House, which was indeed quite good. However, compared to other industries at a similar level, it fell slightly short.
In this location, if they were engaged in a different business, it might be more profitable than operating a Dye House.
Ye Xiaohan considered her preliminary plan and sought out the Dye House Owner for a discussion.
"These are my concerns. As a shopkeeper in this industry, you should be more aware of the issues here than I am. I'm not sure if my assessment is correct," she stated.
Ye Xiaohan raised her concerns knowing that the Dye House Owner had likely thought about these issues long before her.
"Indeed, Boss Ye, you are absolutely right," the Dye House Owner sighed and said, "I have thought about this issue as well, but I can't come up with any other solutions. To be honest, I never even imagined it would come to this point. If we can hold on for a few more years, that would be quite remarkable!"
The Dye House Owner greatly admired Ye Xiaohan's governance methods, and even more so after she officially took charge and directly handed over the formula for the purifying agent.
Both parties were merely collaborating; Ye Xiaohan could have easily kept the formula to herself. This formula was something that the prestigious Dye House in the capital was eager to obtain.
With just this purifying agent formula, Ye Xiaohan could earn a substantial fortune on her own. Yet, because of their partnership, she chose to share it openly and was even willing to let the Dye House Owner decide how to handle it.
The Dye House Owner felt genuine admiration for Ye Xiaohan's generosity. At such a young age, she possessed such vision; there was no doubt she would achieve great things in the future.
However, Ye Xiaohan was not satisfied with the current situation. Since there was room for improvement, why not strive for better results?
"Shopkeeper, I have a suggestion," Ye Xiaohan said. "Our Dye House has already made a name for itself; everyone in the capital has heard of us. Therefore, even if we don't set up shop in a bustling area, we won't lose customers."
She conveyed her thoughts: "This location is truly excellent and hard to come by for many businesspeople. Using it solely for the Dye House seems like a waste; we should consider doing something more profitable."
"Well..." The Dye House Owner hesitated for a moment. The idea sounded good, but was it really that easy to implement? "What do you suggest we do?"
This had also been on Ye Xiaohan's mind: "We should completely close the Dye House and open a shop selling silk and ready-made garments instead. We can dye the silk ourselves; our techniques are superior to others and give us an advantage."
"Dye it ourselves?" The Dye House Owner asked in confusion. "If we close the Dye House, what will we use to dye?"
Ye Xiaohan had someone bring over paper and pen. In just a few strokes, she sketched out the general layout of the capital: "Here is our location."
She then circled another area: "This is Cloud Mist Mountain on the outskirts. I've investigated it; at the foot of this mountain is a downwind area where we can build the new Dye House."
The wind direction would ensure that even if the scent from the new Dye House wafted away, it wouldn't affect anyone else. Moreover, being situated at the foot of a remote mountain with abundant vegetation would enhance the effectiveness of their operations.
"Alright, it's settled then." The Dye House Owner immediately agreed after hearing Ye Xiaohan.
Though the ultimate goal of a businessman is to make money, the Dye House was his lifelong effort. It was hard for him to let go completely, which was why he hesitated earlier.
Now that he learned he wouldn't have to close the Dye House and could continue operating it, he had no more concerns.
Being able to keep the Dye House running while also opening a new shop to earn money was a win-win situation; who wouldn't want that?
With the Dye House Owner's consent, the two began to take bold actions. First, they completely shut down the Dye House, then simultaneously started building a new Dye House while renovating the old site. From now on, dyeing and retail would be entirely separate.
Before long, both sides were nearly complete. The Dye House Owner used his connections to find a skilled tailor. Ye Xiaohan discussed her ideas with the Tailor Master and together they designed many new styles.
These new garments were innovative and aesthetically pleasing, surpassing the original designs. The Tailor Master praised Ye Xiaohan repeatedly, claiming she was a rare talent and insisted on teaching her his craft.
Ye Xiaohan knew she couldn't explain that her knowledge came from countless books and films that didn't exist in this world.
Once the sample garments were ready, Ye Xiaohan specifically found models to try on the clothes. The results were undoubtedly satisfying; under the Tailor Master's skilled hands, they turned out even more extraordinary than Ye Xiaohan had anticipated.
"I've been a tailor for so many years and consider myself somewhat knowledgeable in this field," the Tailor Master said, stroking his goatee. "I dare say that once these clothes are sold, they will create a sensation in the capital."
He turned back to Ye Xiaohan, still not giving up. "Boss Ye, are you really not planning to learn this craft from me?"
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