I slept too much during the day and lost my sleepiness at night, but Gu Yanxi couldn't stay for long.
After watching the people disappear into the night, Hua Zhi turned around and saw several maids with complicated expressions. They all knocked their heads and said, "Didn't you know this a long time ago? What's with that expression?"
"You are too bold. Not to mention if outsiders knew about this, even if our family members knew about it, it would be a disaster."
"What's so terrible? They want me to hand over the power of the family? I am willing to do so, but do they dare to accept it?" Hua Zhi walked into the house and spoke even more without restraint. She was really not afraid. When she was willing to be a grandson, no matter what others did, in her eyes, it was just watching a lively show. But this did not mean that she could tolerate others climbing over her head. Although she was not outstanding during those years in the Hua family and was not taken seriously by the sisters in the family, she had never been taken advantage of by anyone for many years, but others just did not notice it.
Not to mention that the Hua family's current situation depends a lot on her. Even if they knew what happened between her and Yan Xi, they would just gossip a few words and still have to do it behind her back. People are born with the bad nature of bullying the weak, and this is reflected in all aspects.
Due to the social situation, Hua Zhi has to hide from others when she is in a relationship, and she feels a little upset.
"And there are some things they may not know, but they just don't tell you." Hua Zhi took a sip of tea and looked up at Yingchun, "Did Berlin send any letters?"
"Yes, they were sent by Mr. Wang." Yingchun hurried to the bedside and took out three letters from the cabinet. Looking at the handwriting, it turned out that they were one letter for each of the three children. Huazhi couldn't help laughing. Why didn't they put them in one envelope? Was there a little secret that couldn't be known by the other two
Thinking of this, Hua Zhi opened the letters and read them one by one. Her previous hard expression was gone, and her whole body softened.
The three people had three different styles. Berlin was the most lively, with jumping words. He wanted to write down everything he saw along the way, mixed with some of his own opinions. He wrote a full ten pages, and the envelope was bulging.
Sui'an was the most rigorous. He viewed the trip as a scholar and was very restrained in his words. He even asked some questions later, as if he was treating her as a teacher.
Xiaoliu was the most serious. He seemed to have been given a growth stimulant and had gotten rid of his childish mentality in a short period of time. Also, because he was a prince, he was born in a high position and could not help looking down on things. Comparing what he saw and heard in the capital with what he learned from the books and the teachings of the great scholars, his doubts, his confusion, and his anger were all expressed in his every word.
Hua Zhi wrote back to Berlin first. She did not suppress his nature or force him to become a certain kind of person. She just encouraged him with words. The child was smart and would find his own way. It just took some time. He was only eleven years old, so the last thing he lacked was time.
Sui An's answers to his questions and a few words of approval were enough; what he lacked was confidence.
The most difficult one to reply to was Xiaoliu's letter. Hua Zhi considered every word carefully, trying to guide him to see more positive things, to resolve his doubts and confusion, to tell him that if the water is too clear, there will be no fish, to tell him about the necessity of tolerating corrupt officials, etc. The time spent on replying to his letter alone was much longer than the time spent on the first two letters combined.
Hua Zhi was also very patient. These were children who grew up under her nose, so they were naturally different.
She put the three letters into envelopes separately and planned to give them to Wang Rong tomorrow. No channel was as safe as the Qisusi. Although she did not write anything that could not be shown to others, it would be better if the letter she wrote to Xiaoliu did not fall into the hands of someone with ulterior motives.
After drinking a sip of tea, Hua Zhi finally had the heart to ask something else, "How is the situation in Liyun Lane?"
"According to your instructions, the shop facing the river was knocked down and renovated to look just like the one in Green Moss Lane. It has been ready for about ten days. Since you came back a little late, it has not been open for business yet."
"Have you mastered your skills?"
"Yes, I have already passed the Fudong level."
"That's fine. No need to pick an auspicious date. Just make sure there's no conflict. Let's open the store as soon as possible."
"yes."
The next morning, Hua Zhi took her maids out. She wanted to see what the seafood city they had built looked like.
The address was not far from the restaurant, just across a street. It would take less than half a minute to walk there by taking a shortcut. Fu Dong had received the news earlier and was waiting there. When he saw the carriage stop, he hurried forward to help the young lady get off.
Hua Zhi was supported by her and looked up at the busy street. Although this street was not a main street, it was close to the South City Gate and was lined with shops, most of which were inns and taverns. It was appropriate to set up the seafood city here.
What matters about vegetarian food is the style, and the purpose is to take money out of the pockets of those wealthy families. There is no seat at all without an appointment. I don’t know since when the wealthy families got used to meeting there to discuss things, so it can be said that the positioning has been very successful.
Hua Zhi planned to take the mid-range route for the seafood business, taking money out of the pockets of wealthy customers. Naturally, the positioning could not be too high, so the location was well chosen.
Turning into the store, the first thing you see is the screens with fresh patterns, which, together with pots of green plants, separate the tables, giving people a certain amount of privacy. Even if you grab a crab with your hands and eat it, you don't have to worry about being seen and losing face.
On the left is the counter, which is temporarily empty. The stairs to the second floor are on this side of the counter, and the counter is under the stairs, so the space is well utilized.
The second floor is cleaner than the first. There are no screens to block the view. Instead, it is made into cubicles. As long as people don't stand up, they can't see each other. Every place is also decorated with lush greenery. There are also several private rooms on the second floor with curtains but no doors that can be closed tightly.
The group went to the kitchen again. In the yard leading to the kitchen, there were many unsealed glass cabinets neatly placed against the wall. When the boat arrived, some seafood samples would be placed here for the guests to choose from.
The stove in the kitchen was neatly arranged, and most of the things were already in place. Hua Zhi took a look and came out, "It feels quite spacious. Don't touch the second floor. Remove a few tables on the first floor and spread out the seats a little. It looks too crowded. Fudong, you can take care of the kitchen yourself. You can buy whatever you need. As for other details, you can think about it. I estimate that the ship will arrive at least in early September, so there is still time."
"Yes." Several maids looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief. The young lady was relieved to have delegated her authority, but they were afraid that they might not do well. They couldn't even sleep well these days.
"How's the situation with the vegetarian side?"
This is the most appropriate thing for Fu Dong to say. Although she has taken on many responsibilities, she doesn't seem to have changed. She is still shy and doesn't talk much. She still only cares about the young lady and food, and she still likes to keep her head down. "Business is very good. The reservations have been lined up for two months, and most of them are for the mushroom banquet."