The first update,
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Since all these people had already arrived and sat down, and it was impossible to persuade them to leave, he simply let go of the matter. There were still things at the door that needed his attention, so he stepped out again.
By this point, quite some time had already passed since the official opening time, but guests kept arriving, and Qin Fang couldn't well begin early, could he?
However, after receiving so many people, there were hardly any new arrivals; most were guests who had been invited by those already inside and did not require Qin Fang's personal attention.
Just then, a middle-aged man strolled over leisurely. Although he didn't appear exceptional, Qin Fang almost immediately noticed from within the crowd that this man was no ordinary person; he had an air of authority about him that clearly set him apart.
"Young man, is this store open?"
Soon, the middle-aged man approached Qin Fang and asked in an even tone.
