It’s naturally a win-win situation. Although the prize looks high, seemingly making the organizer lose out, but once the event gains montum, it will naturally boost the bookshop’s reputation, attracting more people to co and buy books.
Anyway, Manager Wu nodded along, but then thought of another problem, "Everything else can be managed with money, but inviting prestigious scholars and notable people might not be easy."
Why would such people want to participate in this event?
Those with prestige don’t have difficult lives; money might not be enough to entice them. How could you persuade them to co? If these people don’t participate, the event loses half of its appeal.
Although the prize is high, many scholars cherish their reputation and fear being labeled greedy. If esteed figures join in the reviews, it turns into an academic exchange, which enhances its nature with the added bonus of fa and a large prize.
Qu Fulan naturally thought of this issue too and just said, "You handle everything else. Regarding this, I have a way."
If she didn’t have a way, at worst she could ask Pei Ji’an to invite people; surely many would grant him so face.
See, this is the importance of being united as a couple. If it were before, Qu Fulan would be embarrassed to order him around. Now—she only wishes to utilize his assets fully.
After all, it’s not just for her benefit; it’s also to earn him money.
While Qu Fulan was pondering how to "utilize resources" efficiently, he showed up.
It’s indeed like saying, "Speak of the devil and he shall appear."
"How did you know I was here?"
Pei Ji’an walked up to her and naturally reached out to hold her hand, "When I want to know, I naturally find out. Heading ho?"
Qu Fulan saw him acting like no one was around; it wasn’t the first ti, but she still felt shy, though her heart was filled with joy. Which woman wouldn’t enjoy such closeness from her beloved?
"I was planning to go ho as well and discuss so matters with you on the way."
The two walked out of the bookshop, the other people in the shop continued their work as if they hadn’t noticed, or peeked surreptitiously, not daring to be blatant.
The shopkeeper, due to his age, didn’t mind much, while the other single staff felt sowhat envious.
"I wish I could hold my cousin’s little hand like that soday."
"Once I save enough, I’ll propose to the neighboring family and marry Chunhua!"
The shopkeeper slapped each one across their heads, "What nonsense are you babbling during work hours? Get to work."
The two complained, rubbing their heads, "There’s nothing for us to do right now."
"How can there be nothing? The Young Madam has just ntioned organizing an event; there’s plenty to do!"
After the shopkeeper roughly explained the event content, the two staff showed little enthusiasm, and the others weren’t very excited either.
"Is that event even worthwhile? The prize is too high; the first place even rewards a hundred taels. We might end up losing money."
"I’m not optimistic either. Why bother? As long as the bookshop survives, there’s no need to dump money."
Look, this is why so can only be clerks, while others beco shopkeepers.
"Alright, you won’t be working in vain. Everyone will receive rewards during the event."
With that said, the staff beca excited.
...
In the carriage heading back to Pei Mansion, Qu Fulan was kissed by him for quite a while; only when she was about to lose breath did he finally release her.
"Rember to breathe next ti." He patiently taught her again and again.
Qu Fulan, embarrassed and angry, hit him.
Pei Ji’an pretended her hit was a tickle and deliberately misinterpreted her intentions, "Not satisfied with my performance earlier? Then I don’t mind demonstrating again."
He feigned to pounce, and Qu Fulan quickly begged for rcy, "Satisfied, very satisfied!"
Only then did Pei Ji’an stop teasing her, "You ntioned earlier about wanting to talk with , what’s the matter?"
Talking business, Qu Fulan sat upright and explained her plan briefly, then diplomatically ntioned having him "use his face" to invite people.
Pei Ji’an still realized the essence, "You want to ask favors?"
Qu Fulan touched her nose, "That’s not how you should put it. The Princely Heir of Pei has great influence; people welco your invitation eagerly, no need for asking favors. Besides, this event is an academic exchange, encouraging scholars, a positive and motivating activity."
It sounded more and more prestigious.
Pei Ji’an understood her thoughts well, "I can do it, but..."
Upon hearing this, Qu Fulan’s eyes lit up, she quickly grabbed his arm, "But what?"
"How would you thank ?" He added the second half of his sentence.
Qu Fulan only felt the Princely Heir wasted as not a capitalist, more calculating than her; she knew what he was calculative about—once he indulged, he beca insatiable.
"I’m earning money for you, why need thanks? Plus, we’re husband and wife; what’s yours is mine, what’s mine is yours, why discuss thanks? Wouldn’t it be too formal?"
Seeing the woman feigning ignorance, Pei Ji’an leisurely said, "Oh, I see. I’ll try my best, no guarantees."
The tone suggested he might not try hard, sothing Qu Fulan wouldn’t allow to happen.
She couldn’t tolerate mistakes in business matters.
"What do you want as thanks? Speak up!" The woman surrendered.
"Blind selection." He answered promptly.
Upon hearing these two words, Qu Fulan felt a jolt, recalling the vivid mory at the hot spring.
"Speaking of that, you haven’t completed what you promised last ti. Once it’s done, we’ll talk." She rembered about the dossier.
Pei Ji’an suddenly pulled out sothing like a trick and waved it in front of her, "Do you want this?"
Qu Fulan paused, then quickly reacted, "I want it."
She thought it would take days, but it arrived so soon.
"Really want it?"
"Really want it, quickly give it to ."
She reached out urgently, he deliberately raised his hand higher, so she couldn’t reach.
"Give it to , co on."
"Don’t rush, I’ll give it to you when we get back, so many people outside, isn’t it inconvenient?"
"Alright, I’ll listen to you then, but you’re really impressive."
"Of course, haven’t you realized my abilities yet? When have I ever been lacking?"
A double entendre.
Qu Fulan only acted oblivious.
Their conversation wasn’t remarkable at first, but it made the guards outside blushing through the carriage window.
What do they want? What’s being given?
In broad daylight, such bold words!
Young Master, please consider your image!
Qu Fulan still had Shi Yi and others—the four main guards by her side—while Pei Ji’an had the four main guards starting with Lao Qi.
Usually, each followed their master, but when the couple gathered, they all gathered too.
The problem was, all these burly n were still single, unable to withstand such teasing.
After all, they weren’t as pure as the Young Master; they’ve been to pleasure houses and know what goes on between n and won.
Impossible, they need to find a woman and marry soon.
Otherwise, experiencing this daily, wouldn’t their frustration boil over?
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