Chapter 2393: The Girls Regain Their Vigor (Patreon)

Chapter 2393: The Girls Regain Their Vigor


With Qi Lie's departure, it suddenly felt quieter, and the temperature began to drop in the Southwest.


However, this season had pleasant weather in the Southwest, with significant temperature differences between day and night, making it easy to catch a cold.


In mid-October, the Luji store in the Southwest finally opened for business.


Accompanied by the crackling sound of firecrackers, customers, filled with curiosity, gradually entered the store.


Shu Yu stood at the entrance, watching Luo Shu and his two assistants welcoming customers. She felt somewhat relieved.


On the first day of opening, although the business couldn't compare to Changjin prefecture and Dong'an prefecture, as Shu Yu had expected, the profits were still good.


She rewarded the three of them with bonuses, and Luo Shu remained calm.


However, Gu Xinghua and the other assistant were very excited, and both of them now lived in the store's backyard.


Fourth Miss Shu Zhao brought her child and helped with cooking in the backyard. Over the years, she had honed her culinary skills and become adept at managing expenses.


Seeing that Shu Zhao was handling her tasks efficiently and even had time to cook for the two assistants, Shu Yu decided not to hire a separate cook for the kitchen. Instead, she paid Shu Zhao a salary for her help.


After the store had successfully started its operation, Shu Yu and her group spent another half month at Hetai prefecture.


Originally, they had planned to stay for a full month to assess sales and make an end-of-month summary. However, now it was already November, and if they delayed any further, they might not make it back in time for the New Year.


After being away from home for half a year and spending their first year of marriage together, they didn't want to spend the New Year on the road.


Therefore, Shu Yu decided to return home.


Before leaving, she and Meng Yunzheng made another trip to Heichang County.


She didn't visit the place where Kang Shuxian and the others lived. Instead, she just glanced at their stalls from a distance, and it seemed like their business was doing well.


The expressions on the girls' faces had changed from numbness to renewed vitality. They looked more spirited compared to when they were in Qingxuan County.


Perhaps, they had truly found something suitable for them.


However, a stall entirely operated by young and attractive girls inevitably attracted the attention and teasing of some impure-minded men, even though they were dressed as married women.


Tao Hongdan and the others had developed the skills to deal with men during their time in the black market, and they were well-prepared for such situations. As long as there was no physical harassment, they knew how to respond to unwanted advances. So far, it seemed like they hadn't faced any serious problems.


Moreover, with the support of Wang Changdong from the local government office and the assistance of local influential figures, others didn't dare to cause trouble.


Shu Yu didn't disembark from her carriage but went straight to Zhengdao Village.


Zhengdao Village had regained its former tranquility. Occasionally, they could see a few children playing.


Having visited several times in the past, the children could now recognize them. As soon as they saw the carriage, they ran towards the village, shouting, "County Princess is here! County Princess is here!"


When the carriage stopped in front of the village, Steward and Aunt Fang immediately came out.


Aunt Fang happily said, "Ah Yu, you've come? I heard that your store has opened, and everything is going smoothly, right?"


"Yes, everything is going well," Shu Yu replied as she got off the carriage. "So, we're planning to return to Dong'an prefecture today. I've come to bid farewell."


Aunt Fang and steward Yu smiles froze for a moment. "You're planning to go back?"


"Yes."


Aunt Fang hesitated but quickly said, "It's time to go back. After being away for so long, your family must miss you."