"Brother Su, can I go there to play?”
Mo Xiaobei spoke with a fervent look in her eyes.
"Sure." Su Xuan nodded."You have to be careful. The swords on the shelves are very sharp.”
"Thank you, Brother Su."
This girl ran out of the pavilion and went to the martial arts stage. She looked around and had a good time.
"I heard from Old Bai that you want to take over my inn?”
Su Xuan went straight to the point.
"Yes."
"I don't think the inn's business is doing well. Manager Su doesn't lack money, and he doesn't have the time to take care of it."
My husband couldn't go to Hengshan Mountain, and he didn't want to go back to Hanzhong. He just wanted to take over the inn and use it as a foothold.”
As the daughter of Old Master Tong of Dragon Gate Escort, her dowry was naturally very generous and she did not lack money.
"I've heard of the Dragon Gate Escort.”
Su Xuan chuckled."He's very awe-inspiring in Hanzhong, and his business is thriving.”
Tong Xiangyu didn't reply. Instead, she looked at him quietly. However, it was obvious that she was very nervous from the way she clenched the corner of her clothes.
"Shang Ru Inn has no business.”
Su Xuan replied,"The main reason is that I'm very busy and don't have much time to take care of it. However, it's still a business left behind by my ancestors. Besides, you said it just now that I don't lack money.”
"Since Manager Su said so, then this little girl has disturbed you.”
Tong Xiangyu forced a smile and got up to leave.
Su Xuan said leisurely,"Don't be in a hurry to leave. Although I don't intend to give you the inn, you can invest in it.”
"Buy shares?"
Lao Bai's eyes lit up. He suddenly felt that this was a good idea.
Tong Xiangyu immediately sat back down and said weakly,""How many shares can I get?"
"40%."
Su Xuan said,"The land and the house will take 60%. You'll pay 1,000 taels of silver and take 40% of the shares.”
One thousand taels of silver was not a small amount. It was enough to buy a house in Qixia Town.
Although Tong Xiangyu had never done business herself, she had never eaten pork before.
"It's too expensive. Shopkeeper Su, although your inn is big, everything is old and the business is bad."”
Su Xuan shook his head."It's already very cheap. If you don't believe me, you can go to Guangyang Prefecture and ask around. I wonder how many people want to come to Shangru Inn for a meal.
It's just that I'm too lazy to do it now.”
"As long as you put up the inn's signboard, business will definitely not be bad.”
"Xiangyu, this price is indeed not expensive.”
Lao Bai said softly.
"Sure."
Tong Xiangyu gritted her teeth."A thousand taels it is. But I want to be the shopkeeper. I have the final say in the inn."”
"Sure."
"Yes." Su Xuan nodded."I only collect dividends and also serve as an accountant."”
"No problem."
Tong Xiangyu pursed her lips."Manager, you'll be in charge of the accounts. You'll get 60%, and I'll get 40%. We'll pay it once a year."”
"I should call you Manager Tong now.”
Su Xuan smiled.
"Very beautiful, very beautiful."
Tong Xiangyu smiled like a flower.
"There's one more thing. The inn's signboard has to be changed.”
"Why? Wasn't Shang Ru Inn doing pretty well now?”
Faced with her doubts, Su Xuan said seriously,""Shang Ru Inn doesn't sound good. It's too old-fashioned.”
Only Lao Bai knew the reason. It was because Su Xuan was in Qixia Town and had ruined the Shangru Inn's reputation.
No one dared to come to eat.
"Then change your name."
Tong Xiangyu quickly got used to the identity of the shopkeeper. She waved her hand and said,"Why don't we call it Tongfu Inn?
Without Old White's help, without Manager Su's help, we wouldn't even have a place to stay.
In the future, we will share blessings and hardships together.”
"Tongfu Inn."
Lao Bai repeated it twice and couldn't help but applaud.
"This name is good."
"I have no objections either."
The corners of Su Xuan's lips curled up.
After signing the document, it meant that the manager of Shang Ru Inn had changed to Tong Xiangyu.
There were three copies. Su Xuan had one, Tong Xiangyu had one, and the last was sent to the yamen for safekeeping.
She was indeed Old Master Tong's daughter. After the formalities were settled, she immediately got someone to renovate the inn.
In less than half a day, the news of Shang Ru Tavern changing its manager spread like a hurricane in Qixia Town.
Three days later, Su Xuan sat behind the counter at the entrance of the inn, his head buried in the Qingyang Sword Manual in his hands.
At the entrance of the inn, Tong Xiangyu, Old Bai, Mo Xiaobei, and Old Xing were all there.
"Fire the cannon."
Tong Xiangyu had specially dressed up. She had put on a little makeup and was extremely eye-catching. She was wearing a white embroidered long dress and holding a fan in her hand. She could not stop smiling.
Bang, bang, bang, bang
. The
two firecrackers exploded. The lion dance team was performing. Lao Bai took off the red cloth on the plaque.
The words Tongfu Inn were written by Su Xuan himself.
"Congratulations, Manager Tong.”
Old Xing cupped his fists, his face beaming with joy. Yesterday, Big Mouth Li was jointly reported to the yamen by the shops of Qixia Town.
In a fit of anger, Lou Zhixian stripped Li Dazui of his official position, and Old Xing had just captured the Thieving God Ji Wuming, so he naturally became the chief constable of Qixia Town.
"Constable Xing, please come in and sit.”
Tong Xiangyu greeted them warmly. At this moment, many people gathered outside the inn. Most of the shopkeepers of the various shops had arrived.
"Shopkeeper Zhou, Shopkeeper Qian, come in and take a seat.”
Lao Bai called out to them.
"Big mouth, let's go."
As for Li Dazui, he saw that the inn was hiring a chef this morning, so he took out the notice and became the first chef of Tongfu Inn.
"Alright."
Li Dazui's voice came from the backyard.
"Everyone, eat and drink well."
Tong Xiangyu served tea on the tables one by one. After a round, she was so tired that her back was sore. Old Xing poured himself two taels of wine and placed a plate of peanuts on the counter.
"Come, let's drink.”
Old Xing grinned."You're right. In less than half a year, my brother became a constable."”
Su Xuan put down the Qingyang Sword Manual and picked up his wine glass. He walked with Old Xing. Today was the first day of business.
He had to attend no matter what. Firstly, the shop lacked manpower, and secondly, he had to support Tong Xiangyu.
Otherwise, a widow from another city with a sister-in-law and money would inevitably be remembered.
At this moment, Tong Xiangyu walked over and sat down on the chair, massaging her shoulders.
"Sister Xiangyu, did you see that? I told you that business wouldn't be bad.”
Su Xuan said.
"Yes, yes, yes."
Tong Xiangyu looked at the inn that was filled to the brim and couldn't help but laugh too happily.
He stood up, holding a jug of wine in his left hand and a glass in his right hand. He slowly walked toward the lobby.
"Manager Zhou, Madam Zhou, in the future, this Tong Fu Inn will be Manager Tong's. If you think it tastes good, come often in the future.”
Su Xuan raised his wine glass and downed it.
"Manager Su is too polite."
As soon as Shopkeeper Zhou finished speaking, he felt that something was wrong. He wanted to say something, but he didn't know how to address him. He might as well call him Shopkeeper.
Su Xuan toasted table after table until he was done toasting all the tables before returning to the long table.
"Manager Su, although Li Dazui's work is still alright, it's still far inferior to yours.”
"It's been a long time since our neighbors have eaten your cooking," said Old Qian with a smile.
Today is the opening of the new shop, you have to show us what you can do.”
"Go, go, go.”
"Big Mouth will be angry with you later." Old Xing laughed.”
"In the past, Big Mouth Li was a constable, so we were still afraid of him. Now, he's just a chef.”
Shopkeeper Zhou teased.
These words made Big Mouth, who was about to rush out of the backyard to argue, run back to the kitchen dejectedly.
"Shopkeeper Su, hurry up and show us your skills.”
Someone else jeered.
"Little Su, show us your skills.”
"I'm also very curious. I want to try your cooking."”
"Alright then."
Su Xuan nodded and rolled up his sleeves. He smiled at the customers in the hall and said,""I'll give Sister Xiangyu face today. This is the only time. After today, if you want to eat in the future, you have to make a reservation.”
"Yes."
"Everyone has eaten Manager Su's cooking, so you must take care of Manager Tong's business more in the future," said Old Xing.”
"Sure, sure."
"Shopkeeper Su, quickly go."
Su Xuan went to the kitchen, and Li Dazui immediately turned into a handyman. As the fragrant dishes were served, the customers in the lobby ate happily.
Even Old Xing ordered several dishes.
After more than an hour, Shopkeeper Zhou was full. He wiped his mouth and sighed,""Manager Su's cooking hasn't changed at all. Unfortunately, if you want to eat it in the future, you'll have to make a reservation.”
"Manager Manager Tong, pay the bill."
Tong Xiangyu hugged the money jar and collected the money happily. For the entire day, the table in the inn was not occupied. There was even a long line outside.
They were all people who had rushed over from Zuo Village and Eighteen Mile Shop to eat Su Xuan's cooking. In the evening, they had used up all the ingredients they had prepared, so they had no choice but to close the shop.
"Everyone, there are no ingredients. If you want to eat, come back tomorrow.”
Tong Xiangyu looked at the customers who were leaving reluctantly. This was all money.
When he returned to the inn, he couldn't wait to take out the money jar and count the coins.
"One coin."
"Two coins."
"Three coins."
。。
"One tael"
"Two taels"
"Haha, I'm rich, I'm rich. Today's turnover in the shop is a total of twenty-five taels of silver.”
She danced happily.
"Big mouth, Old Bai, it's time to leave.”
Su Xuan shouted from the kitchen. At the long table, Li Dazui, Bai Zhantang, and Mo Xiaobei were all sprawled out.
After a tiring day, he felt pain all over his body, like a puddle of mud. It was difficult to even move.
The two of them reluctantly got up and went to the kitchen to serve the dishes.
The dinner was sumptuous, filling the table with chicken, duck, fish, and fish. Su Xuan wiped his hands and teased,""Why are you all so weak?”
"I'm tired."
Lao Bai smiled bitterly."I've never been so tired after following you around. It's only the first day of business. I can't even imagine the days ahead."”
"What, you still want to defect?”
Tong Xiangyu placed her hands on her hips. This money-grubber had been running around for a whole day and was still full of energy.
"Let's eat, let's eat."
Su Xuan picked up his bowl and chopsticks and started eating.
"Cheers, today is the first day of our Tongfu Inn's opening. Business is booming. I hope that the business will be like today in the future.”
Tong Xiangyu downed a glass of wine and her face flushed red.
"Sister-in-law, it's better not to.”
Mo Xiaobei shook her head."I'm exhausted. If it's the same tomorrow, I might as well go back to Mount Heng."”
"Shopkeeper, I think you're thinking too much. Today's business is good because of Shopkeeper Su's craftsmanship.”
"Little Su."
Tong Xiangyu looked over with a burning gaze, but Su Xuan pretended not to see her and continued eating and drinking.
"Old White, Big Mouth, come, let's go.”
he called out.
"Thank you, Manager Su."
Big Mouth hurriedly raised his glass.
"Don't call me Manager Su anymore.”
Su Xuan shook his head."Manager Tong is the only one here. You're older than me, so you can just call me by my name."”
"Or you can follow Sister Xiangyu and call me Little Su.”
Old Bai had interacted with him for some time and knew Su Xuan's temper. He wasn't as violent as the rumors said. On the contrary, he was easygoing, so he agreed.
On the other hand, Big Mouth Li was rather fearful of Su Xuan. After three cups of wine, he started calling Su Xuan 'Brother' again and again.
Tong Xiangyu poured herself a glass of wine, and her face flushed red. She stood up slowly and said solemnly to Su Xuan,""Little Su, I, Tong Xiangyu, toast you with this glass of wine. Thank you for giving me and Xiaobei a place to stay.”
"Brother Su, I toast you.”
"It's just tea instead of wine."”
"You're still so polite."
Su Xuan raised his cup and smiled.""We'll be friends in the future. It just so happens that I'm not in the mood to run an inn.”
After saying that, the three of them downed their drinks.
Big Mouth couldn't hold on any longer and got drunk. He was carried to the room in the backyard by Old White.
There were already two empty jars at Su Xuan's feet, but he didn't seem drunk at all.""Sister Xiangyu, I will be in seclusion for a period of time. Just leave the account book to Lao Bai.”
"Alright."
Su Xuan only left the inn slowly when he was drunk. The night breeze blew against his face, sweeping up the fallen leaves.
With a tap of his toes, he flew thirty feet into the air and activated his Genuine Qi. His sleeves fluttered and in a flash, he crossed seventy to eighty feet and landed in the courtyard.
Looking at the quiet courtyard, he muttered to himself,"This courtyard is a little deserted. In the future, when I have time, I should buy a few maids or raise something.”
After returning to the pavilion in the middle court, he took a comfortable hot bath, changed into a loose robe, and sat cross-legged on the bed.
He closed his eyes tightly and circulated his True Qi to complete a large circulation.
Only then did he calm down. The first level of the Wedding Dress Divine Art's mantra echoed in his mind.
He began to circulate his internal energy according to his mental cultivation method. Everything was difficult at the beginning. The Diamond Primordial Qi in his body was domineering and dense.
It would take a lot of time to transform it into the Wedding Dress True Qi.
The subsequent cultivation of the Wedding Dress Divine Art was much simpler.
When he circulated his martial arts, the blood and Qi in his body boiled like burning firewood, and flames rose high.
Mobilizing all of his mental strength, he first locked most of his true qi in his dantian and controlled a trace of the Vajra Origin Internal Strength to circulate according to the heart technique of the Wedding Dress Divine Art.
It was only until this thread of Wedding Dress True Qi was completed that it slowly devoured and assimilated the other Vajra Primordial Chaos Internal Strength.
Even though Su Xuan had fused with a large number of Innate Ability Cards and raised his Cultivation Innate Ability to a terrifying level, he was still a genius.
However, this process was still very slow. It took six hours for the first wisp of zhenqi to be converted.
Then, he continued to release the Primordial True Qi from his dantian and repeated the first step.
The Wedding Dress True Qi in his body was increasing.
A full
seven days passed. Su Xuan did not step out of his room. He had not finished eating and drinking, and his entire mind was immersed in cultivation.
He had even reached a state of selflessness where he was completely unaware of the passage of time in the outside world. Unless someone approached him, he would not wake up.
On the tenth day,
Su Xuan was still in seclusion.
Tong
Xiangyu of Tongfu Inn looked at Lao Bai, who had returned with a food box. Her face was filled with worry as she asked,"Old Bai, is Little Su still in seclusion?”
"No, I haven't."
Bai Zhantang shook his head."I didn't dare to go near him. I was afraid of disturbing him. I waited in the main hall of the central court for more than an hour before returning."”
"Will anything happen to him?”
Tong Xiangyu sighed.
"Probably not."
"Little Su should be practicing some powerful martial arts," Lao Bai said.”
"What peerless martial arts?"
Mo Xiaobei and Li Dazui immediately came over.
It was early in the morning, and there was not much business in the shop. The few of them were also idle.
"How would I know?"
"Also, you're not from the martial world, so why are you asking so much?"”
"Big Brother Bai, just say it.”
Mo Xiaobao hugged his arm and acted coquettishly.
"I really don't know."
"When your Big Brother Su comes out of seclusion, you can ask him yourself," Bai Zhantang said helplessly.” "Brother Su, can I go there to play?”
Mo Xiaobei spoke with a fervent look in her eyes.
"Sure." Su Xuan nodded."You have to be careful. The swords on the shelves are very sharp.”
"Thank you, Brother Su."
This girl ran out of the pavilion and went to the martial arts stage. She looked around and had a good time.
"I heard from Old Bai that you want to take over my inn?”
Su Xuan went straight to the point.
"Yes."
"I don't think the inn's business is doing well. Manager Su doesn't lack money, and he doesn't have the time to take care of it."
My husband couldn't go to Hengshan Mountain, and he didn't want to go back to Hanzhong. He just wanted to take over the inn and use it as a foothold.”
As the daughter of Old Master Tong of Dragon Gate Escort, her dowry was naturally very generous and she did not lack money.
"I've heard of the Dragon Gate Escort.”
Su Xuan chuckled."He's very awe-inspiring in Hanzhong, and his business is thriving.”
Tong Xiangyu didn't reply. Instead, she looked at him quietly. However, it was obvious that she was very nervous from the way she clenched the corner of her clothes.
"Shang Ru Inn has no business.”
Su Xuan replied,"The main reason is that I'm very busy and don't have much time to take care of it. However, it's still a business left behind by my ancestors. Besides, you said it just now that I don't lack money.”
"Since Manager Su said so, then this little girl has disturbed you.”
Tong Xiangyu forced a smile and got up to leave.
Su Xuan said leisurely,"Don't be in a hurry to leave. Although I don't intend to give you the inn, you can invest in it.”
"Buy shares?"
Lao Bai's eyes lit up. He suddenly felt that this was a good idea.
Tong Xiangyu immediately sat back down and said weakly,""How many shares can I get?"
"40%."
Su Xuan said,"The land and the house will take 60%. You'll pay 1,000 taels of silver and take 40% of the shares.”
One thousand taels of silver was not a small amount. It was enough to buy a house in Qixia Town.
Although Tong Xiangyu had never done business herself, she had never eaten pork before.
"It's too expensive. Shopkeeper Su, although your inn is big, everything is old and the business is bad."”
Su Xuan shook his head."It's already very cheap. If you don't believe me, you can go to Guangyang Prefecture and ask around. I wonder how many people want to come to Shangru Inn for a meal.
It's just that I'm too lazy to do it now.”
"As long as you put up the inn's signboard, business will definitely not be bad.”
"Xiangyu, this price is indeed not expensive.”
Lao Bai said softly.
"Sure."
Tong Xiangyu gritted her teeth."A thousand taels it is. But I want to be the shopkeeper. I have the final say in the inn."”
"Sure."
"Yes." Su Xuan nodded."I only collect dividends and also serve as an accountant."”
"No problem."
Tong Xiangyu pursed her lips."Manager, you'll be in charge of the accounts. You'll get 60%, and I'll get 40%. We'll pay it once a year."”
"I should call you Manager Tong now.”
Su Xuan smiled.
"Very beautiful, very beautiful."
Tong Xiangyu smiled like a flower.
"There's one more thing. The inn's signboard has to be changed.”
"Why? Wasn't Shang Ru Inn doing pretty well now?”
Faced with her doubts, Su Xuan said seriously,""Shang Ru Inn doesn't sound good. It's too old-fashioned.”
Only Lao Bai knew the reason. It was because Su Xuan was in Qixia Town and had ruined the Shangru Inn's reputation.
No one dared to come to eat.
"Then change your name."
Tong Xiangyu quickly got used to the identity of the shopkeeper. She waved her hand and said,"Why don't we call it Tongfu Inn?
Without Old White's help, without Manager Su's help, we wouldn't even have a place to stay.
In the future, we will share blessings and hardships together.”
"Tongfu Inn."
Lao Bai repeated it twice and couldn't help but applaud.
"This name is good."
"I have no objections either."
The corners of Su Xuan's lips curled up.
After signing the document, it meant that the manager of Shang Ru Inn had changed to Tong Xiangyu.
There were three copies. Su Xuan had one, Tong Xiangyu had one, and the last was sent to the yamen for safekeeping.
She was indeed Old Master Tong's daughter. After the formalities were settled, she immediately got someone to renovate the inn.
In less than half a day, the news of Shang Ru Tavern changing its manager spread like a hurricane in Qixia Town.
Three days later, Su Xuan sat behind the counter at the entrance of the inn, his head buried in the Qingyang Sword Manual in his hands.
At the entrance of the inn, Tong Xiangyu, Old Bai, Mo Xiaobei, and Old Xing were all there.
"Fire the cannon."
Tong Xiangyu had specially dressed up. She had put on a little makeup and was extremely eye-catching. She was wearing a white embroidered long dress and holding a fan in her hand. She could not stop smiling.
Bang, bang, bang, bang
. The
two firecrackers exploded. The lion dance team was performing. Lao Bai took off the red cloth on the plaque.
The words Tongfu Inn were written by Su Xuan himself.
"Congratulations, Manager Tong.”
Old Xing cupped his fists, his face beaming with joy. Yesterday, Big Mouth Li was jointly reported to the yamen by the shops of Qixia Town.
In a fit of anger, Lou Zhixian stripped Li Dazui of his official position, and Old Xing had just captured the Thieving God Ji Wuming, so he naturally became the chief constable of Qixia Town.
"Constable Xing, please come in and sit.”
Tong Xiangyu greeted them warmly. At this moment, many people gathered outside the inn. Most of the shopkeepers of the various shops had arrived.
"Shopkeeper Zhou, Shopkeeper Qian, come in and take a seat.”
Lao Bai called out to them.
"Big mouth, let's go."
As for Li Dazui, he saw that the inn was hiring a chef this morning, so he took out the notice and became the first chef of Tongfu Inn.
"Alright."
Li Dazui's voice came from the backyard.
"Everyone, eat and drink well."
Tong Xiangyu served tea on the tables one by one. After a round, she was so tired that her back was sore. Old Xing poured himself two taels of wine and placed a plate of peanuts on the counter.
"Come, let's drink.”
Old Xing grinned."You're right. In less than half a year, my brother became a constable."”
Su Xuan put down the Qingyang Sword Manual and picked up his wine glass. He walked with Old Xing. Today was the first day of business.
He had to attend no matter what. Firstly, the shop lacked manpower, and secondly, he had to support Tong Xiangyu.
Otherwise, a widow from another city with a sister-in-law and money would inevitably be remembered.
At this moment, Tong Xiangyu walked over and sat down on the chair, massaging her shoulders.
"Sister Xiangyu, did you see that? I told you that business wouldn't be bad.”
Su Xuan said.
"Yes, yes, yes."
Tong Xiangyu looked at the inn that was filled to the brim and couldn't help but laugh too happily.
He stood up, holding a jug of wine in his left hand and a glass in his right hand. He slowly walked toward the lobby.
"Manager Zhou, Madam Zhou, in the future, this Tong Fu Inn will be Manager Tong's. If you think it tastes good, come often in the future.”
Su Xuan raised his wine glass and downed it.
"Manager Su is too polite."
As soon as Shopkeeper Zhou finished speaking, he felt that something was wrong. He wanted to say something, but he didn't know how to address him. He might as well call him Shopkeeper.
Su Xuan toasted table after table until he was done toasting all the tables before returning to the long table.
"Manager Su, although Li Dazui's work is still alright, it's still far inferior to yours.”
"It's been a long time since our neighbors have eaten your cooking," said Old Qian with a smile.
Today is the opening of the new shop, you have to show us what you can do.”
"Go, go, go.”
"Big Mouth will be angry with you later." Old Xing laughed.”
"In the past, Big Mouth Li was a constable, so we were still afraid of him. Now, he's just a chef.”
Shopkeeper Zhou teased.
These words made Big Mouth, who was about to rush out of the backyard to argue, run back to the kitchen dejectedly.
"Shopkeeper Su, hurry up and show us your skills.”
Someone else jeered.
"Little Su, show us your skills.”
"I'm also very curious. I want to try your cooking."”
"Alright then."
Su Xuan nodded and rolled up his sleeves. He smiled at the customers in the hall and said,""I'll give Sister Xiangyu face today. This is the only time. After today, if you want to eat in the future, you have to make a reservation.”
"Yes."
"Everyone has eaten Manager Su's cooking, so you must take care of Manager Tong's business more in the future," said Old Xing.”
"Sure, sure."
"Shopkeeper Su, quickly go."
Su Xuan went to the kitchen, and Li Dazui immediately turned into a handyman. As the fragrant dishes were served, the customers in the lobby ate happily.
Even Old Xing ordered several dishes.
After more than an hour, Shopkeeper Zhou was full. He wiped his mouth and sighed,""Manager Su's cooking hasn't changed at all. Unfortunately, if you want to eat it in the future, you'll have to make a reservation.”
"Manager Manager Tong, pay the bill."
Tong Xiangyu hugged the money jar and collected the money happily. For the entire day, the table in the inn was not occupied. There was even a long line outside.
They were all people who had rushed over from Zuo Village and Eighteen Mile Shop to eat Su Xuan's cooking. In the evening, they had used up all the ingredients they had prepared, so they had no choice but to close the shop.
"Everyone, there are no ingredients. If you want to eat, come back tomorrow.”
Tong Xiangyu looked at the customers who were leaving reluctantly. This was all money.
When he returned to the inn, he couldn't wait to take out the money jar and count the coins.
"One coin."
"Two coins."
"Three coins."
。。
"One tael"
"Two taels"
"Haha, I'm rich, I'm rich. Today's turnover in the shop is a total of twenty-five taels of silver.”
She danced happily.
"Big mouth, Old Bai, it's time to leave.”
Su Xuan shouted from the kitchen. At the long table, Li Dazui, Bai Zhantang, and Mo Xiaobei were all sprawled out.
After a tiring day, he felt pain all over his body, like a puddle of mud. It was difficult to even move.
The two of them reluctantly got up and went to the kitchen to serve the dishes.
The dinner was sumptuous, filling the table with chicken, duck, fish, and fish. Su Xuan wiped his hands and teased,""Why are you all so weak?”
"I'm tired."
Lao Bai smiled bitterly."I've never been so tired after following you around. It's only the first day of business. I can't even imagine the days ahead."”
"What, you still want to defect?”
Tong Xiangyu placed her hands on her hips. This money-grubber had been running around for a whole day and was still full of energy.
"Let's eat, let's eat."
Su Xuan picked up his bowl and chopsticks and started eating.
"Cheers, today is the first day of our Tongfu Inn's opening. Business is booming. I hope that the business will be like today in the future.”
Tong Xiangyu downed a glass of wine and her face flushed red.
"Sister-in-law, it's better not to.”
Mo Xiaobei shook her head."I'm exhausted. If it's the same tomorrow, I might as well go back to Mount Heng."”
"Shopkeeper, I think you're thinking too much. Today's business is good because of Shopkeeper Su's craftsmanship.”
"Little Su."
Tong Xiangyu looked over with a burning gaze, but Su Xuan pretended not to see her and continued eating and drinking.
"Old White, Big Mouth, come, let's go.”
he called out.
"Thank you, Manager Su."
Big Mouth hurriedly raised his glass.
"Don't call me Manager Su anymore.”
Su Xuan shook his head."Manager Tong is the only one here. You're older than me, so you can just call me by my name."”
"Or you can follow Sister Xiangyu and call me Little Su.”
Old Bai had interacted with him for some time and knew Su Xuan's temper. He wasn't as violent as the rumors said. On the contrary, he was easygoing, so he agreed.
On the other hand, Big Mouth Li was rather fearful of Su Xuan. After three cups of wine, he started calling Su Xuan 'Brother' again and again.
Tong Xiangyu poured herself a glass of wine, and her face flushed red. She stood up slowly and said solemnly to Su Xuan,""Little Su, I, Tong Xiangyu, toast you with this glass of wine. Thank you for giving me and Xiaobei a place to stay.”
"Brother Su, I toast you.”
"It's just tea instead of wine."”
"You're still so polite."
Su Xuan raised his cup and smiled.""We'll be friends in the future. It just so happens that I'm not in the mood to run an inn.”
After saying that, the three of them downed their drinks.
Big Mouth couldn't hold on any longer and got drunk. He was carried to the room in the backyard by Old White.
There were already two empty jars at Su Xuan's feet, but he didn't seem drunk at all.""Sister Xiangyu, I will be in seclusion for a period of time. Just leave the account book to Lao Bai.”
"Alright."
Su Xuan only left the inn slowly when he was drunk. The night breeze blew against his face, sweeping up the fallen leaves.
With a tap of his toes, he flew thirty feet into the air and activated his Genuine Qi. His sleeves fluttered and in a flash, he crossed seventy to eighty feet and landed in the courtyard.
Looking at the quiet courtyard, he muttered to himself,"This courtyard is a little deserted. In the future, when I have time, I should buy a few maids or raise something.”
After returning to the pavilion in the middle court, he took a comfortable hot bath, changed into a loose robe, and sat cross-legged on the bed.
He closed his eyes tightly and circulated his True Qi to complete a large circulation.
Only then did he calm down. The first level of the Wedding Dress Divine Art's mantra echoed in his mind.
He began to circulate his internal energy according to his mental cultivation method. Everything was difficult at the beginning. The Diamond Primordial Qi in his body was domineering and dense.
It would take a lot of time to transform it into the Wedding Dress True Qi.
The subsequent cultivation of the Wedding Dress Divine Art was much simpler.
When he circulated his martial arts, the blood and Qi in his body boiled like burning firewood, and flames rose high.
Mobilizing all of his mental strength, he first locked most of his true qi in his dantian and controlled a trace of the Vajra Origin Internal Strength to circulate according to the heart technique of the Wedding Dress Divine Art.
It was only until this thread of Wedding Dress True Qi was completed that it slowly devoured and assimilated the other Vajra Primordial Chaos Internal Strength.
Even though Su Xuan had fused with a large number of Innate Ability Cards and raised his Cultivation Innate Ability to a terrifying level, he was still a genius.
However, this process was still very slow. It took six hours for the first wisp of zhenqi to be converted.
Then, he continued to release the Primordial True Qi from his dantian and repeated the first step.
The Wedding Dress True Qi in his body was increasing.
A full
seven days passed. Su Xuan did not step out of his room. He had not finished eating and drinking, and his entire mind was immersed in cultivation.
He had even reached a state of selflessness where he was completely unaware of the passage of time in the outside world. Unless someone approached him, he would not wake up.
On the tenth day,
Su Xuan was still in seclusion.
Tong
Xiangyu of Tongfu Inn looked at Lao Bai, who had returned with a food box. Her face was filled with worry as she asked,"Old Bai, is Little Su still in seclusion?”
"No, I haven't."
Bai Zhantang shook his head."I didn't dare to go near him. I was afraid of disturbing him. I waited in the main hall of the central court for more than an hour before returning."”
"Will anything happen to him?”
Tong Xiangyu sighed.
"Probably not."
"Little Su should be practicing some powerful martial arts," Lao Bai said.”
"What peerless martial arts?"
Mo Xiaobei and Li Dazui immediately came over.
It was early in the morning, and there was not much business in the shop. The few of them were also idle.
"How would I know?"
"Also, you're not from the martial world, so why are you asking so much?"”
"Big Brother Bai, just say it.”
Mo Xiaobao hugged his arm and acted coquettishly.
"I really don't know."
"When your Big Brother Su comes out of seclusion, you can ask him yourself," Bai Zhantang said helplessly.” "Brother Su, can I go there to play?”
Mo Xiaobei spoke with a fervent look in her eyes.
"Sure." Su Xuan nodded."You have to be careful. The swords on the shelves are very sharp.”
"Thank you, Brother Su."
This girl ran out of the pavilion and went to the martial arts stage. She looked around and had a good time.
"I heard from Old Bai that you want to take over my inn?”
Su Xuan went straight to the point.
"Yes."
"I don't think the inn's business is doing well. Manager Su doesn't lack money, and he doesn't have the time to take care of it."
My husband couldn't go to Hengshan Mountain, and he didn't want to go back to Hanzhong. He just wanted to take over the inn and use it as a foothold.”
As the daughter of Old Master Tong of Dragon Gate Escort, her dowry was naturally very generous and she did not lack money.
"I've heard of the Dragon Gate Escort.”
Su Xuan chuckled."He's very awe-inspiring in Hanzhong, and his business is thriving.”
Tong Xiangyu didn't reply. Instead, she looked at him quietly. However, it was obvious that she was very nervous from the way she clenched the corner of her clothes.
"Shang Ru Inn has no business.”
Su Xuan replied,"The main reason is that I'm very busy and don't have much time to take care of it. However, it's still a business left behind by my ancestors. Besides, you said it just now that I don't lack money.”
"Since Manager Su said so, then this little girl has disturbed you.”
Tong Xiangyu forced a smile and got up to leave.
Su Xuan said leisurely,"Don't be in a hurry to leave. Although I don't intend to give you the inn, you can invest in it.”
"Buy shares?"
Lao Bai's eyes lit up. He suddenly felt that this was a good idea.
Tong Xiangyu immediately sat back down and said weakly,""How many shares can I get?"
"40%."
Su Xuan said,"The land and the house will take 60%. You'll pay 1,000 taels of silver and take 40% of the shares.”
One thousand taels of silver was not a small amount. It was enough to buy a house in Qixia Town.
Although Tong Xiangyu had never done business herself, she had never eaten pork before.
"It's too expensive. Shopkeeper Su, although your inn is big, everything is old and the business is bad."”
Su Xuan shook his head."It's already very cheap. If you don't believe me, you can go to Guangyang Prefecture and ask around. I wonder how many people want to come to Shangru Inn for a meal.
It's just that I'm too lazy to do it now.”
"As long as you put up the inn's signboard, business will definitely not be bad.”
"Xiangyu, this price is indeed not expensive.”
Lao Bai said softly.
"Sure."
Tong Xiangyu gritted her teeth."A thousand taels it is. But I want to be the shopkeeper. I have the final say in the inn."”
"Sure."
"Yes." Su Xuan nodded."I only collect dividends and also serve as an accountant."”
"No problem."
Tong Xiangyu pursed her lips."Manager, you'll be in charge of the accounts. You'll get 60%, and I'll get 40%. We'll pay it once a year."”
"I should call you Manager Tong now.”
Su Xuan smiled.
"Very beautiful, very beautiful."
Tong Xiangyu smiled like a flower.
"There's one more thing. The inn's signboard has to be changed.”
"Why? Wasn't Shang Ru Inn doing pretty well now?”
Faced with her doubts, Su Xuan said seriously,""Shang Ru Inn doesn't sound good. It's too old-fashioned.”
Only Lao Bai knew the reason. It was because Su Xuan was in Qixia Town and had ruined the Shangru Inn's reputation.
No one dared to come to eat.
"Then change your name."
Tong Xiangyu quickly got used to the identity of the shopkeeper. She waved her hand and said,"Why don't we call it Tongfu Inn?
Without Old White's help, without Manager Su's help, we wouldn't even have a place to stay.
In the future, we will share blessings and hardships together.”
"Tongfu Inn."
Lao Bai repeated it twice and couldn't help but applaud.
"This name is good."
"I have no objections either."
The corners of Su Xuan's lips curled up.
After signing the document, it meant that the manager of Shang Ru Inn had changed to Tong Xiangyu.
There were three copies. Su Xuan had one, Tong Xiangyu had one, and the last was sent to the yamen for safekeeping.
She was indeed Old Master Tong's daughter. After the formalities were settled, she immediately got someone to renovate the inn.
In less than half a day, the news of Shang Ru Tavern changing its manager spread like a hurricane in Qixia Town.
Three days later, Su Xuan sat behind the counter at the entrance of the inn, his head buried in the Qingyang Sword Manual in his hands.
At the entrance of the inn, Tong Xiangyu, Old Bai, Mo Xiaobei, and Old Xing were all there.
"Fire the cannon."
Tong Xiangyu had specially dressed up. She had put on a little makeup and was extremely eye-catching. She was wearing a white embroidered long dress and holding a fan in her hand. She could not stop smiling.
Bang, bang, bang, bang
. The
two firecrackers exploded. The lion dance team was performing. Lao Bai took off the red cloth on the plaque.
The words Tongfu Inn were written by Su Xuan himself.
"Congratulations, Manager Tong.”
Old Xing cupped his fists, his face beaming with joy. Yesterday, Big Mouth Li was jointly reported to the yamen by the shops of Qixia Town.
In a fit of anger, Lou Zhixian stripped Li Dazui of his official position, and Old Xing had just captured the Thieving God Ji Wuming, so he naturally became the chief constable of Qixia Town.
"Constable Xing, please come in and sit.”
Tong Xiangyu greeted them warmly. At this moment, many people gathered outside the inn. Most of the shopkeepers of the various shops had arrived.
"Shopkeeper Zhou, Shopkeeper Qian, come in and take a seat.”
Lao Bai called out to them.
"Big mouth, let's go."
As for Li Dazui, he saw that the inn was hiring a chef this morning, so he took out the notice and became the first chef of Tongfu Inn.
"Alright."
Li Dazui's voice came from the backyard.
"Everyone, eat and drink well."
Tong Xiangyu served tea on the tables one by one. After a round, she was so tired that her back was sore. Old Xing poured himself two taels of wine and placed a plate of peanuts on the counter.
"Come, let's drink.”
Old Xing grinned."You're right. In less than half a year, my brother became a constable."”
Su Xuan put down the Qingyang Sword Manual and picked up his wine glass. He walked with Old Xing. Today was the first day of business.
He had to attend no matter what. Firstly, the shop lacked manpower, and secondly, he had to support Tong Xiangyu.
Otherwise, a widow from another city with a sister-in-law and money would inevitably be remembered.
At this moment, Tong Xiangyu walked over and sat down on the chair, massaging her shoulders.
"Sister Xiangyu, did you see that? I told you that business wouldn't be bad.”
Su Xuan said.
"Yes, yes, yes."
Tong Xiangyu looked at the inn that was filled to the brim and couldn't help but laugh too happily.
He stood up, holding a jug of wine in his left hand and a glass in his right hand. He slowly walked toward the lobby.
"Manager Zhou, Madam Zhou, in the future, this Tong Fu Inn will be Manager Tong's. If you think it tastes good, come often in the future.”
Su Xuan raised his wine glass and downed it.
"Manager Su is too polite."
As soon as Shopkeeper Zhou finished speaking, he felt that something was wrong. He wanted to say something, but he didn't know how to address him. He might as well call him Shopkeeper.
Su Xuan toasted table after table until he was done toasting all the tables before returning to the long table.
"Manager Su, although Li Dazui's work is still alright, it's still far inferior to yours.”
"It's been a long time since our neighbors have eaten your cooking," said Old Qian with a smile.
Today is the opening of the new shop, you have to show us what you can do.”
"Go, go, go.”
"Big Mouth will be angry with you later." Old Xing laughed.”
"In the past, Big Mouth Li was a constable, so we were still afraid of him. Now, he's just a chef.”
Shopkeeper Zhou teased.
These words made Big Mouth, who was about to rush out of the backyard to argue, run back to the kitchen dejectedly.
"Shopkeeper Su, hurry up and show us your skills.”
Someone else jeered.
"Little Su, show us your skills.”
"I'm also very curious. I want to try your cooking."”
"Alright then."
Su Xuan nodded and rolled up his sleeves. He smiled at the customers in the hall and said,""I'll give Sister Xiangyu face today. This is the only time. After today, if you want to eat in the future, you have to make a reservation.”
"Yes."
"Everyone has eaten Manager Su's cooking, so you must take care of Manager Tong's business more in the future," said Old Xing.”
"Sure, sure."
"Shopkeeper Su, quickly go."
Su Xuan went to the kitchen, and Li Dazui immediately turned into a handyman. As the fragrant dishes were served, the customers in the lobby ate happily.
Even Old Xing ordered several dishes.
After more than an hour, Shopkeeper Zhou was full. He wiped his mouth and sighed,""Manager Su's cooking hasn't changed at all. Unfortunately, if you want to eat it in the future, you'll have to make a reservation.”
"Manager Manager Tong, pay the bill."
Tong Xiangyu hugged the money jar and collected the money happily. For the entire day, the table in the inn was not occupied. There was even a long line outside.
They were all people who had rushed over from Zuo Village and Eighteen Mile Shop to eat Su Xuan's cooking. In the evening, they had used up all the ingredients they had prepared, so they had no choice but to close the shop.
"Everyone, there are no ingredients. If you want to eat, come back tomorrow.”
Tong Xiangyu looked at the customers who were leaving reluctantly. This was all money.
When he returned to the inn, he couldn't wait to take out the money jar and count the coins.
"One coin."
"Two coins."
"Three coins."
。。
"One tael"
"Two taels"
"Haha, I'm rich, I'm rich. Today's turnover in the shop is a total of twenty-five taels of silver.”
She danced happily.
"Big mouth, Old Bai, it's time to leave.”
Su Xuan shouted from the kitchen. At the long table, Li Dazui, Bai Zhantang, and Mo Xiaobei were all sprawled out.
After a tiring day, he felt pain all over his body, like a puddle of mud. It was difficult to even move.
The two of them reluctantly got up and went to the kitchen to serve the dishes.
The dinner was sumptuous, filling the table with chicken, duck, fish, and fish. Su Xuan wiped his hands and teased,""Why are you all so weak?”
"I'm tired."
Lao Bai smiled bitterly."I've never been so tired after following you around. It's only the first day of business. I can't even imagine the days ahead."”
"What, you still want to defect?”
Tong Xiangyu placed her hands on her hips. This money-grubber had been running around for a whole day and was still full of energy.
"Let's eat, let's eat."
Su Xuan picked up his bowl and chopsticks and started eating.
"Cheers, today is the first day of our Tongfu Inn's opening. Business is booming. I hope that the business will be like today in the future.”
Tong Xiangyu downed a glass of wine and her face flushed red.
"Sister-in-law, it's better not to.”
Mo Xiaobei shook her head."I'm exhausted. If it's the same tomorrow, I might as well go back to Mount Heng."”
"Shopkeeper, I think you're thinking too much. Today's business is good because of Shopkeeper Su's craftsmanship.”
"Little Su."
Tong Xiangyu looked over with a burning gaze, but Su Xuan pretended not to see her and continued eating and drinking.
"Old White, Big Mouth, come, let's go.”
he called out.
"Thank you, Manager Su."
Big Mouth hurriedly raised his glass.
"Don't call me Manager Su anymore.”
Su Xuan shook his head."Manager Tong is the only one here. You're older than me, so you can just call me by my name."”
"Or you can follow Sister Xiangyu and call me Little Su.”
Old Bai had interacted with him for some time and knew Su Xuan's temper. He wasn't as violent as the rumors said. On the contrary, he was easygoing, so he agreed.
On the other hand, Big Mouth Li was rather fearful of Su Xuan. After three cups of wine, he started calling Su Xuan 'Brother' again and again.
Tong Xiangyu poured herself a glass of wine, and her face flushed red. She stood up slowly and said solemnly to Su Xuan,""Little Su, I, Tong Xiangyu, toast you with this glass of wine. Thank you for giving me and Xiaobei a place to stay.”
"Brother Su, I toast you.”
"It's just tea instead of wine."”
"You're still so polite."
Su Xuan raised his cup and smiled.""We'll be friends in the future. It just so happens that I'm not in the mood to run an inn.”
After saying that, the three of them downed their drinks.
Big Mouth couldn't hold on any longer and got drunk. He was carried to the room in the backyard by Old White.
There were already two empty jars at Su Xuan's feet, but he didn't seem drunk at all.""Sister Xiangyu, I will be in seclusion for a period of time. Just leave the account book to Lao Bai.”
"Alright."
Su Xuan only left the inn slowly when he was drunk. The night breeze blew against his face, sweeping up the fallen leaves.
With a tap of his toes, he flew thirty feet into the air and activated his Genuine Qi. His sleeves fluttered and in a flash, he crossed seventy to eighty feet and landed in the courtyard.
Looking at the quiet courtyard, he muttered to himself,"This courtyard is a little deserted. In the future, when I have time, I should buy a few maids or raise something.”
After returning to the pavilion in the middle court, he took a comfortable hot bath, changed into a loose robe, and sat cross-legged on the bed.
He closed his eyes tightly and circulated his True Qi to complete a large circulation.
Only then did he calm down. The first level of the Wedding Dress Divine Art's mantra echoed in his mind.
He began to circulate his internal energy according to his mental cultivation method. Everything was difficult at the beginning. The Diamond Primordial Qi in his body was domineering and dense.
It would take a lot of time to transform it into the Wedding Dress True Qi.
The subsequent cultivation of the Wedding Dress Divine Art was much simpler.
When he circulated his martial arts, the blood and Qi in his body boiled like burning firewood, and flames rose high.
Mobilizing all of his mental strength, he first locked most of his true qi in his dantian and controlled a trace of the Vajra Origin Internal Strength to circulate according to the heart technique of the Wedding Dress Divine Art.
It was only until this thread of Wedding Dress True Qi was completed that it slowly devoured and assimilated the other Vajra Primordial Chaos Internal Strength.
Even though Su Xuan had fused with a large number of Innate Ability Cards and raised his Cultivation Innate Ability to a terrifying level, he was still a genius.
However, this process was still very slow. It took six hours for the first wisp of zhenqi to be converted.
Then, he continued to release the Primordial True Qi from his dantian and repeated the first step.
The Wedding Dress True Qi in his body was increasing.
A full
seven days passed. Su Xuan did not step out of his room. He had not finished eating and drinking, and his entire mind was immersed in cultivation.
He had even reached a state of selflessness where he was completely unaware of the passage of time in the outside world. Unless someone approached him, he would not wake up.
On the tenth day,
Su Xuan was still in seclusion.
Tong
Xiangyu of Tongfu Inn looked at Lao Bai, who had returned with a food box. Her face was filled with worry as she asked,"Old Bai, is Little Su still in seclusion?”
"No, I haven't."
Bai Zhantang shook his head."I didn't dare to go near him. I was afraid of disturbing him. I waited in the main hall of the central court for more than an hour before returning."”
"Will anything happen to him?”
Tong Xiangyu sighed.
"Probably not."
"Little Su should be practicing some powerful martial arts," Lao Bai said.”
"What peerless martial arts?"
Mo Xiaobei and Li Dazui immediately came over.
It was early in the morning, and there was not much business in the shop. The few of them were also idle.
"How would I know?"
"Also, you're not from the martial world, so why are you asking so much?"”
"Big Brother Bai, just say it.”
Mo Xiaobao hugged his arm and acted coquettishly.
"I really don't know."
"When your Big Brother Su comes out of seclusion, you can ask him yourself," Bai Zhantang said helplessly.” "Brother Su, can I go there to play?”
Mo Xiaobei spoke with a fervent look in her eyes.
"Sure." Su Xuan nodded."You have to be careful. The swords on the shelves are very sharp.”
"Thank you, Brother Su."
This girl ran out of the pavilion and went to the martial arts stage. She looked around and had a good time.
"I heard from Old Bai that you want to take over my inn?”
Su Xuan went straight to the point.
"Yes."
"I don't think the inn's business is doing well. Manager Su doesn't lack money, and he doesn't have the time to take care of it."
My husband couldn't go to Hengshan Mountain, and he didn't want to go back to Hanzhong. He just wanted to take over the inn and use it as a foothold.”
As the daughter of Old Master Tong of Dragon Gate Escort, her dowry was naturally very generous and she did not lack money.
"I've heard of the Dragon Gate Escort.”
Su Xuan chuckled."He's very awe-inspiring in Hanzhong, and his business is thriving.”
Tong Xiangyu didn't reply. Instead, she looked at him quietly. However, it was obvious that she was very nervous from the way she clenched the corner of her clothes.
"Shang Ru Inn has no business.”
Su Xuan replied,"The main reason is that I'm very busy and don't have much time to take care of it. However, it's still a business left behind by my ancestors. Besides, you said it just now that I don't lack money.”
"Since Manager Su said so, then this little girl has disturbed you.”
Tong Xiangyu forced a smile and got up to leave.
Su Xuan said leisurely,"Don't be in a hurry to leave. Although I don't intend to give you the inn, you can invest in it.”
"Buy shares?"
Lao Bai's eyes lit up. He suddenly felt that this was a good idea.
Tong Xiangyu immediately sat back down and said weakly,""How many shares can I get?"
"40%."
Su Xuan said,"The land and the house will take 60%. You'll pay 1,000 taels of silver and take 40% of the shares.”
One thousand taels of silver was not a small amount. It was enough to buy a house in Qixia Town.
Although Tong Xiangyu had never done business herself, she had never eaten pork before.
"It's too expensive. Shopkeeper Su, although your inn is big, everything is old and the business is bad."”
Su Xuan shook his head."It's already very cheap. If you don't believe me, you can go to Guangyang Prefecture and ask around. I wonder how many people want to come to Shangru Inn for a meal.
It's just that I'm too lazy to do it now.”
"As long as you put up the inn's signboard, business will definitely not be bad.”
"Xiangyu, this price is indeed not expensive.”
Lao Bai said softly.
"Sure."
Tong Xiangyu gritted her teeth."A thousand taels it is. But I want to be the shopkeeper. I have the final say in the inn."”
"Sure."
"Yes." Su Xuan nodded."I only collect dividends and also serve as an accountant."”
"No problem."
Tong Xiangyu pursed her lips."Manager, you'll be in charge of the accounts. You'll get 60%, and I'll get 40%. We'll pay it once a year."”
"I should call you Manager Tong now.”
Su Xuan smiled.
"Very beautiful, very beautiful."
Tong Xiangyu smiled like a flower.
"There's one more thing. The inn's signboard has to be changed.”
"Why? Wasn't Shang Ru Inn doing pretty well now?”
Faced with her doubts, Su Xuan said seriously,""Shang Ru Inn doesn't sound good. It's too old-fashioned.”
Only Lao Bai knew the reason. It was because Su Xuan was in Qixia Town and had ruined the Shangru Inn's reputation.
No one dared to come to eat.
"Then change your name."
Tong Xiangyu quickly got used to the identity of the shopkeeper. She waved her hand and said,"Why don't we call it Tongfu Inn?
Without Old White's help, without Manager Su's help, we wouldn't even have a place to stay.
In the future, we will share blessings and hardships together.”
"Tongfu Inn."
Lao Bai repeated it twice and couldn't help but applaud.
"This name is good."
"I have no objections either."
The corners of Su Xuan's lips curled up.
After signing the document, it meant that the manager of Shang Ru Inn had changed to Tong Xiangyu.
There were three copies. Su Xuan had one, Tong Xiangyu had one, and the last was sent to the yamen for safekeeping.
She was indeed Old Master Tong's daughter. After the formalities were settled, she immediately got someone to renovate the inn.
In less than half a day, the news of Shang Ru Tavern changing its manager spread like a hurricane in Qixia Town.
Three days later, Su Xuan sat behind the counter at the entrance of the inn, his head buried in the Qingyang Sword Manual in his hands.
At the entrance of the inn, Tong Xiangyu, Old Bai, Mo Xiaobei, and Old Xing were all there.
"Fire the cannon."
Tong Xiangyu had specially dressed up. She had put on a little makeup and was extremely eye-catching. She was wearing a white embroidered long dress and holding a fan in her hand. She could not stop smiling.
Bang, bang, bang, bang
. The
two firecrackers exploded. The lion dance team was performing. Lao Bai took off the red cloth on the plaque.
The words Tongfu Inn were written by Su Xuan himself.
"Congratulations, Manager Tong.”
Old Xing cupped his fists, his face beaming with joy. Yesterday, Big Mouth Li was jointly reported to the yamen by the shops of Qixia Town.
In a fit of anger, Lou Zhixian stripped Li Dazui of his official position, and Old Xing had just captured the Thieving God Ji Wuming, so he naturally became the chief constable of Qixia Town.
"Constable Xing, please come in and sit.”
Tong Xiangyu greeted them warmly. At this moment, many people gathered outside the inn. Most of the shopkeepers of the various shops had arrived.
"Shopkeeper Zhou, Shopkeeper Qian, come in and take a seat.”
Lao Bai called out to them.
"Big mouth, let's go."
As for Li Dazui, he saw that the inn was hiring a chef this morning, so he took out the notice and became the first chef of Tongfu Inn.
"Alright."
Li Dazui's voice came from the backyard.
"Everyone, eat and drink well."
Tong Xiangyu served tea on the tables one by one. After a round, she was so tired that her back was sore. Old Xing poured himself two taels of wine and placed a plate of peanuts on the counter.
"Come, let's drink.”
Old Xing grinned."You're right. In less than half a year, my brother became a constable."”
Su Xuan put down the Qingyang Sword Manual and picked up his wine glass. He walked with Old Xing. Today was the first day of business.
He had to attend no matter what. Firstly, the shop lacked manpower, and secondly, he had to support Tong Xiangyu.
Otherwise, a widow from another city with a sister-in-law and money would inevitably be remembered.
At this moment, Tong Xiangyu walked over and sat down on the chair, massaging her shoulders.
"Sister Xiangyu, did you see that? I told you that business wouldn't be bad.”
Su Xuan said.
"Yes, yes, yes."
Tong Xiangyu looked at the inn that was filled to the brim and couldn't help but laugh too happily.
He stood up, holding a jug of wine in his left hand and a glass in his right hand. He slowly walked toward the lobby.
"Manager Zhou, Madam Zhou, in the future, this Tong Fu Inn will be Manager Tong's. If you think it tastes good, come often in the future.”
Su Xuan raised his wine glass and downed it.
"Manager Su is too polite."
As soon as Shopkeeper Zhou finished speaking, he felt that something was wrong. He wanted to say something, but he didn't know how to address him. He might as well call him Shopkeeper.
Su Xuan toasted table after table until he was done toasting all the tables before returning to the long table.
"Manager Su, although Li Dazui's work is still alright, it's still far inferior to yours.”
"It's been a long time since our neighbors have eaten your cooking," said Old Qian with a smile.
Today is the opening of the new shop, you have to show us what you can do.”
"Go, go, go.”
"Big Mouth will be angry with you later." Old Xing laughed.”
"In the past, Big Mouth Li was a constable, so we were still afraid of him. Now, he's just a chef.”
Shopkeeper Zhou teased.
These words made Big Mouth, who was about to rush out of the backyard to argue, run back to the kitchen dejectedly.
"Shopkeeper Su, hurry up and show us your skills.”
Someone else jeered.
"Little Su, show us your skills.”
"I'm also very curious. I want to try your cooking."”
"Alright then."
Su Xuan nodded and rolled up his sleeves. He smiled at the customers in the hall and said,""I'll give Sister Xiangyu face today. This is the only time. After today, if you want to eat in the future, you have to make a reservation.”
"Yes."
"Everyone has eaten Manager Su's cooking, so you must take care of Manager Tong's business more in the future," said Old Xing.”
"Sure, sure."
"Shopkeeper Su, quickly go."
Su Xuan went to the kitchen, and Li Dazui immediately turned into a handyman. As the fragrant dishes were served, the customers in the lobby ate happily.
Even Old Xing ordered several dishes.
After more than an hour, Shopkeeper Zhou was full. He wiped his mouth and sighed,""Manager Su's cooking hasn't changed at all. Unfortunately, if you want to eat it in the future, you'll have to make a reservation.”
"Manager Manager Tong, pay the bill."
Tong Xiangyu hugged the money jar and collected the money happily. For the entire day, the table in the inn was not occupied. There was even a long line outside.
They were all people who had rushed over from Zuo Village and Eighteen Mile Shop to eat Su Xuan's cooking. In the evening, they had used up all the ingredients they had prepared, so they had no choice but to close the shop.
"Everyone, there are no ingredients. If you want to eat, come back tomorrow.”
Tong Xiangyu looked at the customers who were leaving reluctantly. This was all money.
When he returned to the inn, he couldn't wait to take out the money jar and count the coins.
"One coin."
"Two coins."
"Three coins."
。。
"One tael"
"Two taels"
"Haha, I'm rich, I'm rich. Today's turnover in the shop is a total of twenty-five taels of silver.”
She danced happily.
"Big mouth, Old Bai, it's time to leave.”
Su Xuan shouted from the kitchen. At the long table, Li Dazui, Bai Zhantang, and Mo Xiaobei were all sprawled out.
After a tiring day, he felt pain all over his body, like a puddle of mud. It was difficult to even move.
The two of them reluctantly got up and went to the kitchen to serve the dishes.
The dinner was sumptuous, filling the table with chicken, duck, fish, and fish. Su Xuan wiped his hands and teased,""Why are you all so weak?”
"I'm tired."
Lao Bai smiled bitterly."I've never been so tired after following you around. It's only the first day of business. I can't even imagine the days ahead."”
"What, you still want to defect?”
Tong Xiangyu placed her hands on her hips. This money-grubber had been running around for a whole day and was still full of energy.
"Let's eat, let's eat."
Su Xuan picked up his bowl and chopsticks and started eating.
"Cheers, today is the first day of our Tongfu Inn's opening. Business is booming. I hope that the business will be like today in the future.”
Tong Xiangyu downed a glass of wine and her face flushed red.
"Sister-in-law, it's better not to.”
Mo Xiaobei shook her head."I'm exhausted. If it's the same tomorrow, I might as well go back to Mount Heng."”
"Shopkeeper, I think you're thinking too much. Today's business is good because of Shopkeeper Su's craftsmanship.”
"Little Su."
Tong Xiangyu looked over with a burning gaze, but Su Xuan pretended not to see her and continued eating and drinking.
"Old White, Big Mouth, come, let's go.”
he called out.
"Thank you, Manager Su."
Big Mouth hurriedly raised his glass.
"Don't call me Manager Su anymore.”
Su Xuan shook his head."Manager Tong is the only one here. You're older than me, so you can just call me by my name."”
"Or you can follow Sister Xiangyu and call me Little Su.”
Old Bai had interacted with him for some time and knew Su Xuan's temper. He wasn't as violent as the rumors said. On the contrary, he was easygoing, so he agreed.
On the other hand, Big Mouth Li was rather fearful of Su Xuan. After three cups of wine, he started calling Su Xuan 'Brother' again and again.
Tong Xiangyu poured herself a glass of wine, and her face flushed red. She stood up slowly and said solemnly to Su Xuan,""Little Su, I, Tong Xiangyu, toast you with this glass of wine. Thank you for giving me and Xiaobei a place to stay.”
"Brother Su, I toast you.”
"It's just tea instead of wine."”
"You're still so polite."
Su Xuan raised his cup and smiled.""We'll be friends in the future. It just so happens that I'm not in the mood to run an inn.”
After saying that, the three of them downed their drinks.
Big Mouth couldn't hold on any longer and got drunk. He was carried to the room in the backyard by Old White.
There were already two empty jars at Su Xuan's feet, but he didn't seem drunk at all.""Sister Xiangyu, I will be in seclusion for a period of time. Just leave the account book to Lao Bai.”
"Alright."
Su Xuan only left the inn slowly when he was drunk. The night breeze blew against his face, sweeping up the fallen leaves.
With a tap of his toes, he flew thirty feet into the air and activated his Genuine Qi. His sleeves fluttered and in a flash, he crossed seventy to eighty feet and landed in the courtyard.
Looking at the quiet courtyard, he muttered to himself,"This courtyard is a little deserted. In the future, when I have time, I should buy a few maids or raise something.”
After returning to the pavilion in the middle court, he took a comfortable hot bath, changed into a loose robe, and sat cross-legged on the bed.
He closed his eyes tightly and circulated his True Qi to complete a large circulation.
Only then did he calm down. The first level of the Wedding Dress Divine Art's mantra echoed in his mind.
He began to circulate his internal energy according to his mental cultivation method. Everything was difficult at the beginning. The Diamond Primordial Qi in his body was domineering and dense.
It would take a lot of time to transform it into the Wedding Dress True Qi.
The subsequent cultivation of the Wedding Dress Divine Art was much simpler.
When he circulated his martial arts, the blood and Qi in his body boiled like burning firewood, and flames rose high.
Mobilizing all of his mental strength, he first locked most of his true qi in his dantian and controlled a trace of the Vajra Origin Internal Strength to circulate according to the heart technique of the Wedding Dress Divine Art.
It was only until this thread of Wedding Dress True Qi was completed that it slowly devoured and assimilated the other Vajra Primordial Chaos Internal Strength.
Even though Su Xuan had fused with a large number of Innate Ability Cards and raised his Cultivation Innate Ability to a terrifying level, he was still a genius.
However, this process was still very slow. It took six hours for the first wisp of zhenqi to be converted.
Then, he continued to release the Primordial True Qi from his dantian and repeated the first step.
The Wedding Dress True Qi in his body was increasing.
A full
seven days passed. Su Xuan did not step out of his room. He had not finished eating and drinking, and his entire mind was immersed in cultivation.
He had even reached a state of selflessness where he was completely unaware of the passage of time in the outside world. Unless someone approached him, he would not wake up.
On the tenth day,
Su Xuan was still in seclusion.
Tong
Xiangyu of Tongfu Inn looked at Lao Bai, who had returned with a food box. Her face was filled with worry as she asked,"Old Bai, is Little Su still in seclusion?”
"No, I haven't."
Bai Zhantang shook his head."I didn't dare to go near him. I was afraid of disturbing him. I waited in the main hall of the central court for more than an hour before returning."”
"Will anything happen to him?”
Tong Xiangyu sighed.
"Probably not."
"Little Su should be practicing some powerful martial arts," Lao Bai said.”
"What peerless martial arts?"
Mo Xiaobei and Li Dazui immediately came over.
It was early in the morning, and there was not much business in the shop. The few of them were also idle.
"How would I know?"
"Also, you're not from the martial world, so why are you asking so much?"”
"Big Brother Bai, just say it.”
Mo Xiaobao hugged his arm and acted coquettishly.
"I really don't know."
"When your Big Brother Su comes out of seclusion, you can ask him yourself," Bai Zhantang said helplessly.” "Brother Su, can I go there to play?”
Mo Xiaobei spoke with a fervent look in her eyes.
"Sure." Su Xuan nodded."You have to be careful. The swords on the shelves are very sharp.”
"Thank you, Brother Su."
This girl ran out of the pavilion and went to the martial arts stage. She looked around and had a good time.
"I heard from Old Bai that you want to take over my inn?”
Su Xuan went straight to the point.
"Yes."
"I don't think the inn's business is doing well. Manager Su doesn't lack money, and he doesn't have the time to take care of it."
My husband couldn't go to Hengshan Mountain, and he didn't want to go back to Hanzhong. He just wanted to take over the inn and use it as a foothold.”
As the daughter of Old Master Tong of Dragon Gate Escort, her dowry was naturally very generous and she did not lack money.
"I've heard of the Dragon Gate Escort.”
Su Xuan chuckled."He's very awe-inspiring in Hanzhong, and his business is thriving.”
Tong Xiangyu didn't reply. Instead, she looked at him quietly. However, it was obvious that she was very nervous from the way she clenched the corner of her clothes.
"Shang Ru Inn has no business.”
Su Xuan replied,"The main reason is that I'm very busy and don't have much time to take care of it. However, it's still a business left behind by my ancestors. Besides, you said it just now that I don't lack money.”
"Since Manager Su said so, then this little girl has disturbed you.”
Tong Xiangyu forced a smile and got up to leave.
Su Xuan said leisurely,"Don't be in a hurry to leave. Although I don't intend to give you the inn, you can invest in it.”
"Buy shares?"
Lao Bai's eyes lit up. He suddenly felt that this was a good idea.
Tong Xiangyu immediately sat back down and said weakly,""How many shares can I get?"
"40%."
Su Xuan said,"The land and the house will take 60%. You'll pay 1,000 taels of silver and take 40% of the shares.”
One thousand taels of silver was not a small amount. It was enough to buy a house in Qixia Town.
Although Tong Xiangyu had never done business herself, she had never eaten pork before.
"It's too expensive. Shopkeeper Su, although your inn is big, everything is old and the business is bad."”
Su Xuan shook his head."It's already very cheap. If you don't believe me, you can go to Guangyang Prefecture and ask around. I wonder how many people want to come to Shangru Inn for a meal.
It's just that I'm too lazy to do it now.”
"As long as you put up the inn's signboard, business will definitely not be bad.”
"Xiangyu, this price is indeed not expensive.”
Lao Bai said softly.
"Sure."
Tong Xiangyu gritted her teeth."A thousand taels it is. But I want to be the shopkeeper. I have the final say in the inn."”
"Sure."
"Yes." Su Xuan nodded."I only collect dividends and also serve as an accountant."”
"No problem."
Tong Xiangyu pursed her lips."Manager, you'll be in charge of the accounts. You'll get 60%, and I'll get 40%. We'll pay it once a year."”
"I should call you Manager Tong now.”
Su Xuan smiled.
"Very beautiful, very beautiful."
Tong Xiangyu smiled like a flower.
"There's one more thing. The inn's signboard has to be changed.”
"Why? Wasn't Shang Ru Inn doing pretty well now?”
Faced with her doubts, Su Xuan said seriously,""Shang Ru Inn doesn't sound good. It's too old-fashioned.”
Only Lao Bai knew the reason. It was because Su Xuan was in Qixia Town and had ruined the Shangru Inn's reputation.
No one dared to come to eat.
"Then change your name."
Tong Xiangyu quickly got used to the identity of the shopkeeper. She waved her hand and said,"Why don't we call it Tongfu Inn?
Without Old White's help, without Manager Su's help, we wouldn't even have a place to stay.
In the future, we will share blessings and hardships together.”
"Tongfu Inn."
Lao Bai repeated it twice and couldn't help but applaud.
"This name is good."
"I have no objections either."
The corners of Su Xuan's lips curled up.
After signing the document, it meant that the manager of Shang Ru Inn had changed to Tong Xiangyu.
There were three copies. Su Xuan had one, Tong Xiangyu had one, and the last was sent to the yamen for safekeeping.
She was indeed Old Master Tong's daughter. After the formalities were settled, she immediately got someone to renovate the inn.
In less than half a day, the news of Shang Ru Tavern changing its manager spread like a hurricane in Qixia Town.
Three days later, Su Xuan sat behind the counter at the entrance of the inn, his head buried in the Qingyang Sword Manual in his hands.
At the entrance of the inn, Tong Xiangyu, Old Bai, Mo Xiaobei, and Old Xing were all there.
"Fire the cannon."
Tong Xiangyu had specially dressed up. She had put on a little makeup and was extremely eye-catching. She was wearing a white embroidered long dress and holding a fan in her hand. She could not stop smiling.
Bang, bang, bang, bang
. The
two firecrackers exploded. The lion dance team was performing. Lao Bai took off the red cloth on the plaque.
The words Tongfu Inn were written by Su Xuan himself.
"Congratulations, Manager Tong.”
Old Xing cupped his fists, his face beaming with joy. Yesterday, Big Mouth Li was jointly reported to the yamen by the shops of Qixia Town.
In a fit of anger, Lou Zhixian stripped Li Dazui of his official position, and Old Xing had just captured the Thieving God Ji Wuming, so he naturally became the chief constable of Qixia Town.
"Constable Xing, please come in and sit.”
Tong Xiangyu greeted them warmly. At this moment, many people gathered outside the inn. Most of the shopkeepers of the various shops had arrived.
"Shopkeeper Zhou, Shopkeeper Qian, come in and take a seat.”
Lao Bai called out to them.
"Big mouth, let's go."
As for Li Dazui, he saw that the inn was hiring a chef this morning, so he took out the notice and became the first chef of Tongfu Inn.
"Alright."
Li Dazui's voice came from the backyard.
"Everyone, eat and drink well."
Tong Xiangyu served tea on the tables one by one. After a round, she was so tired that her back was sore. Old Xing poured himself two taels of wine and placed a plate of peanuts on the counter.
"Come, let's drink.”
Old Xing grinned."You're right. In less than half a year, my brother became a constable."”
Su Xuan put down the Qingyang Sword Manual and picked up his wine glass. He walked with Old Xing. Today was the first day of business.
He had to attend no matter what. Firstly, the shop lacked manpower, and secondly, he had to support Tong Xiangyu.
Otherwise, a widow from another city with a sister-in-law and money would inevitably be remembered.
At this moment, Tong Xiangyu walked over and sat down on the chair, massaging her shoulders.
"Sister Xiangyu, did you see that? I told you that business wouldn't be bad.”
Su Xuan said.
"Yes, yes, yes."
Tong Xiangyu looked at the inn that was filled to the brim and couldn't help but laugh too happily.
He stood up, holding a jug of wine in his left hand and a glass in his right hand. He slowly walked toward the lobby.
"Manager Zhou, Madam Zhou, in the future, this Tong Fu Inn will be Manager Tong's. If you think it tastes good, come often in the future.”
Su Xuan raised his wine glass and downed it.
"Manager Su is too polite."
As soon as Shopkeeper Zhou finished speaking, he felt that something was wrong. He wanted to say something, but he didn't know how to address him. He might as well call him Shopkeeper.
Su Xuan toasted table after table until he was done toasting all the tables before returning to the long table.
"Manager Su, although Li Dazui's work is still alright, it's still far inferior to yours.”
"It's been a long time since our neighbors have eaten your cooking," said Old Qian with a smile.
Today is the opening of the new shop, you have to show us what you can do.”
"Go, go, go.”
"Big Mouth will be angry with you later." Old Xing laughed.”
"In the past, Big Mouth Li was a constable, so we were still afraid of him. Now, he's just a chef.”
Shopkeeper Zhou teased.
These words made Big Mouth, who was about to rush out of the backyard to argue, run back to the kitchen dejectedly.
"Shopkeeper Su, hurry up and show us your skills.”
Someone else jeered.
"Little Su, show us your skills.”
"I'm also very curious. I want to try your cooking."”
"Alright then."
Su Xuan nodded and rolled up his sleeves. He smiled at the customers in the hall and said,""I'll give Sister Xiangyu face today. This is the only time. After today, if you want to eat in the future, you have to make a reservation.”
"Yes."
"Everyone has eaten Manager Su's cooking, so you must take care of Manager Tong's business more in the future," said Old Xing.”
"Sure, sure."
"Shopkeeper Su, quickly go."
Su Xuan went to the kitchen, and Li Dazui immediately turned into a handyman. As the fragrant dishes were served, the customers in the lobby ate happily.
Even Old Xing ordered several dishes.
After more than an hour, Shopkeeper Zhou was full. He wiped his mouth and sighed,""Manager Su's cooking hasn't changed at all. Unfortunately, if you want to eat it in the future, you'll have to make a reservation.”
"Manager Manager Tong, pay the bill."
Tong Xiangyu hugged the money jar and collected the money happily. For the entire day, the table in the inn was not occupied. There was even a long line outside.
They were all people who had rushed over from Zuo Village and Eighteen Mile Shop to eat Su Xuan's cooking. In the evening, they had used up all the ingredients they had prepared, so they had no choice but to close the shop.
"Everyone, there are no ingredients. If you want to eat, come back tomorrow.”
Tong Xiangyu looked at the customers who were leaving reluctantly. This was all money.
When he returned to the inn, he couldn't wait to take out the money jar and count the coins.
"One coin."
"Two coins."
"Three coins."
。。
"One tael"
"Two taels"
"Haha, I'm rich, I'm rich. Today's turnover in the shop is a total of twenty-five taels of silver.”
She danced happily.
"Big mouth, Old Bai, it's time to leave.”
Su Xuan shouted from the kitchen. At the long table, Li Dazui, Bai Zhantang, and Mo Xiaobei were all sprawled out.
After a tiring day, he felt pain all ove
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