"I now understand what kind of shop Mr. Xia wants to open."
"Besides that, I also plan to sell some special items in the store."
"What kind of special items might those be?"
"Actually, it's a type of drink I've created. I call it Rainbow Juice."
"A rainbow has seven colors - could it be that this juice Mr. Xia speaks of is made by mixing seven different fruit juices?"
"That's a trade secret, I can't tell Miss Yanfei."
"Mixing juices isn't like mixing liquors - too many types can easily make it taste sour and unpleasant."
"Don't worry, when the shop opens, Miss Yanfei can come try it yourself. I promise you won't be disappointed."
"Mm, I'll come."
As they spoke, the three dishes they ordered were brought to the table by the server.
Xia Zhi tasted them. Though each dish was delicious, they didn't surpass Wanmin Restaurant's quality. Compared to Wanmin Restaurant's prices, this place seemed a bit expensive.
He also noticed that Yanfei really liked tofu, continuously eating from the cheapest dish of minced meat with tofu, her face beaming with satisfaction.
Xia Zhi quietly noted this in his heart. Miss Yanfei was a nice girl - perhaps next time he could invite her to try his homemade mapo tofu.
After finishing lunch and having a cup of hot tea, they rested at Liuli Pavilion for a while.
Xia Zhi followed Yanfei to the Ministry of Civil Affairs to handle various procedures related to opening the shop.
Shop location registration, business tax number, special service business license, beverage business license...
He knew nothing about these matters, but Miss Yanfei was familiar with them, filling out form after form quickly.
When they were almost finished, Yanfei looked up at him and asked, "Mr. Xia, will you be selling any other special items in the future, like some snacks from your hometown?"
"Maybe."
"Then I'll help you get a food business license while we're at it, so you won't have to come back here to apply again later."
"Good thinking, Miss Yanfei is always so thoughtful."
The Ministry of Civil Affairs was very efficient, perhaps also giving some consideration to Yanfei's reputation. Either way, several licenses were issued shortly.
Xia Zhi carefully put them away.
Yanfei checked the time and asked, "Mr. Xia, is there anything else you need my help with?"
"No more."
A silver treasure chest had already appeared in Xia Zhi's inventory.
"But the three hours we agreed to in our contract aren't over yet."
"Can we save it for later?"
Yanfei paused, then laughed and shook her head: "That won't do."
"Let me think... The new house still needs some things. I need to go shopping - why doesn't Miss Yanfei come with me?"
"But I don't know anything about massage equipment."
"That's alright, Miss Yanfei is a local and knows many stores. You can help direct me and negotiate prices."
"Alright then."
They first went to the furniture market, buying three water vats, a complete set of exquisite glass cups, and new bedding and pillows...
Then they went to the general goods market, buying some Sumeru spices and various dried flower petals.
Finally, they visited a shop specializing in signboards and ordered one reading "Xia's Seasonal Shop."
Originally, Xia Zhi had thought of "Xia's Family Shop," but Yanfei felt "Seasonal" sounded better than "Family" and suggested he change it. After thinking about it, Xia Zhi agreed that "Seasonal" had more charm, so he changed it to "Xia's Seasonal Shop."
As for the words "massage," Xia Zhi ultimately decided not to add them to the sign.
After shopping, they browsed the market for a while longer. Xia Zhi treated Yanfei to a glass of sunsettia juice and a serving of mint jelly.
It was a small return for the silver treasure chest he'd gotten from her.
When it was about time, Yanfei bid him farewell, saying with a smile: "This has been the easiest job I've had since opening my consultancy. Mr. Xia, if you need any legal help in the future, please don't hesitate to find me."
"Of course. And when my shop opens, Miss Yanfei must come visit."
"Mm, goodbye."
"Goodbye."
After Yanfei left, Xia Zhi found a quiet street corner and stored the deed and business licenses in his inventory to prevent accidentally losing them.
Then, looking at the silver treasure chest in his inventory, he pondered for a moment but resisted the urge to open it, instead directly converting it into 20 points.
His available points increased to 22, becoming abundant again.
Next, Xia Zhi opened the [Shop] and found two items he had already decided to buy.
[Massage Technique Mastery]
Quality: Silver
Type: Experience Book
Properties: None
Effect: Become a massage master.
Hidden Effect: None.
Price: 10 points.
[Aromatherapy Knowledge Mastery]
Quality: Silver
Type: Experience Book
Properties: None
Effect: Become an aromatherapy master.
Hidden Effect: None.
Price: 10 points.
After choosing to purchase, the 20 points Xia Zhi had just obtained were instantly depleted.
However, he didn't feel regretful, as these two items were exactly what he needed right now.
Two orbs of light appeared in his inventory. Xia Zhi used them one after another, and moments later, he felt his mind filled with knowledge about massage and aromatherapy.
Pressure points, aromatherapy ratios...
He raised both hands - his fingers looked no different from before, yet somehow felt more nimble.
Since his body was slightly fatigued from walking all day, Xia Zhi gently pressed the pressure points on the back of his neck for a while, and amazingly, the feeling of fatigue diminished.
Was this the ability of a massage master?
Xia Zhi withdrew his fingers, feeling quite satisfied. This should be able to please his future customers.
Looking at the time, it was around three in the afternoon.
Xia Zhi went to Bubu Pharmacy but was told by A-Gui that Baizhu had gone out on business and wasn't present.
He looked around but didn't see Qiqi in the pharmacy either.
He had to give up.
So he went to Heyu Tea House instead, ordering the cheapest pot of tea.
This time he was lucky enough to catch Yun-Han Opera Troupe performing, watching Yun Jin sing a Liyue opera.
Miss Yun Jin's opera voice was beautiful.
Her figure in the opera costume was also lovely.
This pot of tea was worth it!
The only pity was that Miss Yun Jin's silver progress bar was still at [0%].
After watching the opera, while it wasn't too late, Xia Zhi hurried to Wanmin Restaurant to get a seat for dinner.
Xiangling was already somewhat familiar with this customer wearing black glasses, but unfortunately, more customers came too quickly. She smiled and chatted with him briefly before getting busy again.
But this was a good sign.
After dinner, Xia Zhi returned to the Sealoft Guesthouse, wrote for a while, then took a bath and went to bed.
--
Meanwhile, at Mt. Aocang.
The Cloud Retainer had finally flown back to her celestial abode across thousands of mountains and rivers.
In a pavilion by a clear pool, a white-haired woman with a cold temperament suddenly turned around, her indifferent tone carrying a hint of pleasant surprise.
"Master!"