Shen Nianshu, Caiwei and Pearl finally set foot on the road to the city.

They wore coarse clothes and hats, trying to hide their faces to avoid being recognized.

The sun shines slantingly on the country road, and the air is filled with the fragrance of earth.

The three of them walked along the winding path. They walked quickly with their heads down and tried to avoid talking to others.

After walking for a long time, a carriage finally appeared in the distance. Shen Nianshu's eyes lit up and she motioned for the two of them to speed up.

When the carriage approached, she mustered up the courage to stop it and begged the driver to give them a ride. Seeing that the three of them were plainly dressed, the coachman nodded in agreement.

The driver drove the carriage and drove Shen Nianshu, Caiwei and Pearl slowly along the country road.

As the wheels rolled, the soil was gently lifted up and then slowly fell back down. Shen Nianshu sat in a corner of the carriage, looking at the scenery passing by through the opened curtains.

The mountains in the distance are rolling, and the fields nearby are lush and green. A peaceful rural picture slowly unfolds in front of you.

The coachman's voice interrupted her thoughts, "Girl, I can only leave you at the edge of the city. I won't enter the city."

Hearing this, Shen Nianshu nodded slightly to show her understanding. He said to the coachman, "Okay, thank you, uncle."

Shen Nianshu gently took out a few pieces of broken silver from the baggage, and quietly stuffed them into the coachman's large pocket when he wasn't paying attention. The coachman didn't notice it and was still concentrating on driving the carriage.

After getting off the bus, the three of them stood on the path near the city, with a bustling market in front of them.

The shop fronts swayed gently in the breeze, and the hawking sounds of street vendors came and went.

She whispered, "We have to be careful and try to avoid crowds."

The two nodded and followed closely behind Shen Nianshu. They shuttled through the narrow streets, bypassed the busy market, and headed towards the shops.

Suddenly, Pearl stopped, pointed to a courtyard ahead, and whispered, "Miss, it's right in front."

Shen Nianshu looked in the direction pointed by Pearl and saw a simple courtyard. There is a wooden plaque hanging at the entrance of the courtyard, with the three characters "Hua Xiangrong" engraved on it.

She took a deep breath and quietly walked in with Caiwei and Pearl.

Shen Nianshu gently pushed open the door of "Hua Xiangrong", and a light aroma came to her nostrils, mixed with the fresh smell of new wood and flowers.

In the courtyard, several craftsmen were busy, and their figures looked particularly busy in the afterglow of the setting sun. Around the courtyard, the newly planted flowers and trees have begun to show green. The breeze blows, and the branches and leaves sway gently, as if they are whispering.

Shen Nianshu looked around and saw that the buildings in the courtyard had begun to take shape. The carved doors, windows, and exquisite eaves showed a different kind of elegance. She couldn't help but feel a sense of warmth in her heart. This was her new beginning.

Seeing Shen Nianshu standing at the door without moving for a long time, Pearl couldn't help but feel worried. She asked softly, "Miss, what's wrong? Is something wrong?"

Shen Nianshu came to her senses, shook her head, and said softly, "No, it's very good. This place is better than I imagined."

She walked into the courtyard with light steps, and every step seemed to resonate with this new environment.

She stopped, turned around and asked Pearl, "Zhenzhu, how long will it take for the decoration of the store to be completed?"

Pearl thought for a moment and replied, "Miss, according to the craftsmen, it will be roughly completed in another three to five days. It's just that the subsequent polishing and arrangement of the details will take some time."

Shen Nianshu nodded, her eyes falling on the busy craftsmen.

Their hands are either carved with exquisite patterns or painted with bright paint, and every movement appears so focused and serious.

She frowned slightly, seeming to be thinking about something.

Her heart tightened, knowing that she shouldn't stay here for long. She quickly turned around and whispered to Caiwei and Pearl, "Let's go, we shouldn't stay here for a long time, let's go back and talk about the rest."

The three of them walked quietly along the corner of the street, avoiding the noisy crowd, and came to a stall selling pastries and meat. Shen Nianshu whispered to Caiwei and Pearl to select some exquisite pastries and fresh meat, wrap them in lotus leaves, and then they waited for the carriage on the roadside.

The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the street, adding a bit of warmth to this quiet evening.

Soon, a carriage came slowly, and Caiwei stepped forward to stop it. She happened to be on the way, and gave the three of them some money to get in the carriage.

In the carriage, Caiwei opened the package, and the aroma of the pastries and the deliciousness of the meat instantly filled the air, making people salivate.

Shen Nianshu took a sip of tea and looked out the window. The scenery gradually became familiar. The carriage passed through the lively market, turned into a quiet alley, and finally stopped in front of the house.

The three of them got out of the car and started planning their next plan.

Shen Nianshu stood in front of the door, looking at the quiet street under the sunset, frowning slightly.

"Although the decoration is very good, the funds are limited after all, and the store location is a bit out of the way." She said softly, with a firmness and determination in her eyes, "We must put some effort in other places."

She turned around and walked into the house, spread out a piece of rice paper and dipped it in ink. After a while, a beautiful promotional painting appeared on the paper. In the painting was her carefully designed balm pattern, which was brightly colored and eye-catching.

"We can turn this painting into leaflets and send people to distribute them in markets, teahouses and other crowded places." Shen Nianshu pointed to the pattern in the painting and said to Caiwei and Pearl, "In addition, we can also organize Some activities, such as raffles, attract more people to come.”

Pearl looked at the flyer in her hand and asked with some worry, "Miss, is this really feasible? What if everyone doesn't believe it and no one comes?"

Shen Nianshu smiled slightly, her eyes shining with confidence. She patted Pearl's shoulder lightly and said softly, "Don't worry, I'm confident. Our balm is of high quality. As long as we let everyone know about it, people will naturally be willing to try it. Moreover, we can also spread the word of mouth to let more people know about it." Many people know about our store.”

A flash of light suddenly flashed in Shen Nianshu's mind. Her eyes lit up and she looked at Pearl and said, "You are right. People who are not familiar with our store will naturally have concerns. However, if we can let them experience it in advance, What about our products?”

When Pearl heard this, a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes, "Experience it in advance?"

Shen Nianshu smiled slightly and nodded, "That's right. We can make some samples and give them to passers-by to try while distributing leaflets. In this way, they can personally feel the quality of our balm and have more experience. May be attracted to the store to buy.”

With that said, she turned around and walked to the table, spread out the paper, and began to draw a prototype design.

Her brushstrokes were smooth and powerful, and in a short while, several exquisite small bottle patterns appeared on the paper.

After a while, four small and exquisite bottles were neatly arranged on the drawing, each exuding an attractive luster. Shen Nianshu nodded with satisfaction, put down the pen in her hand, and gently dried the ink on the paper.

She turned to look at Zhenzhu and Caiwei , smiled and said, "This is our design for the experiential wear. What do you think?"

Pearl and Caiwei came forward and looked at the vial on the drawing carefully, their eyes full of curiosity and expectation.

"Miss, why are there four?" Pearl couldn't help but ask. Her fingers gently slid over the vials on the drawing, as if she could feel the delicate touch.

Shen Nianshu smiled slightly and explained, "Four different balms represent the changes of the seasons and the diversity of our store. Each balm has its own unique taste and effect. I believe that it will always be the best." There’s one that will touch customers’ hearts.”

Her words were full of confidence and expectation, as if she had already seen the future prosperity of the store.

Caiwei also nodded and agreed, "Miss's idea is really clever. This will not only allow customers to experience our products in advance, but also make them look forward to the day of the official opening."

A sly smile appeared on Shen Nianshu's lips, and she continued, "And with these four bottles, whether they are samples or formal wear, you can receive a mysterious gift package in our store."

Caiwei and Pearl looked at each other, their eyes shining with excitement.

"Our store will definitely become the most eye-catching presence on this street." She said softly, her tone full of determination and confidence.

Pearl took the drawings and hurried to a nearby workshop to prepare the packaging of customized balm.

In the workshop, craftsmen are busy making various utensils; the sounds of hammers hitting and grinding wheels polishing can be heard one after another.

Zhenzhu carefully unfolded the drawing and placed it in front of an experienced master craftsman. The master wore reading glasses and squinted his eyes to carefully examine the drawing, his fingers gently sliding over the lines of the bottle body and the box cover, nodding and frowning from time to time.

"Girl, the shape of your box is unique, but it is not easy to make." The old master raised his head and looked at Zhenzhu and said.

Pearl's heart tightened, and she quickly asked, "Master, how long will it take to make it?"

The old master thought for a moment, stroked his beard, and said slowly, "This shape of heZi needs to be carefully polished and fired, which takes about ten days. "

Pearl frowned slightly. Although ten days was not a long time, it was still urgent for them. She looked at the master with a sincere look in her eyes, "Master, can you help us make it as soon as possible? Our store is about to open, and this batch of packaging is very important to us. We can pay more."

The old master looked at Zhenzhu's anxious expression, smiled slightly, and said, "Don't worry, young lady. I will arrange for someone to make it as soon as possible."

The teacher smiled kindly and said, "Don't worry, young lady. I'll arrange it right away. I'll personally supervise this small one and it will be finished tomorrow afternoon."

As he said that, he turned and walked into the depths of the workshop, shouting loudly as he walked, "Xiao Li, Xiao Zhang, you two come here, there is urgent work!"

Soon, two young craftsmen came over quickly, and the master handed them the blueprint, pointed at the small bottle on the blueprint and explained in detail the key points and precautions of production. The two craftsmen listened carefully and nodded from time to time to show that they understood.

Shen Nianshu sat at the table, playing with the design drawings of the four vials in her hands, but she felt a little confused.

She originally envisioned a four-season balm with a unique balm for each season, which not only conforms to seasonal changes, but also attracts customers with different preferences.

But now, only three kinds of balms are prepared. If the four-season series is forced to be launched, it will obviously appear incomplete.

She frowned and her eyes wandered on the drawing. Suddenly, her eyes fell on a blank corner.

The place she had originally reserved for placing the fourth balm was now empty.

Shen Nianshu's fingers lightly crossed the blank space, and she felt a sense of unwillingness in her heart.

She didn't want her plan to be abandoned halfway, and she didn't want to let her customers down. However, time was running out and it was too late to make the fourth balm.

Shen Nianshu stood in front of the window, looking into the distance, her heart full of expectation and anxiety.

"It's definitely better to open as early as possible. The longer it takes, the more risks there will be when the emperor comes back." She murmured to herself, tapping the window lattice unconsciously with her fingers.

"Forget it, the fourth one will be available later. It's a hidden item, so just think of it as a surprise for customers." She whispered to herself.

Caiwei suddenly spoke, breaking the silence in the room, "Miss, I have an idea."

Shen Nianshu turned around and looked at Caiwei, a trace of curiosity flashed in her eyes, "Oh? Tell me."

Caiwei walked to Shen Nianshu, pointed to the street outside the window and said, "Although the store is a little remote, it has a large entrance. We can take advantage of this..."

Shen Nianshu raised her eyebrows.

Caiwei 's suggestion was like a flash of light, instantly lighting up Shen Nianshu's thoughts.

She imagined the scene at the door of the store:

An elegant resting shed can be set up in a wide open space, with carriages parked quietly aside, the carriage drivers chatting leisurely, and customers choosing their favorite balms in the store.

Shen Nianshu's heart surged with excitement. She seemed to have seen the busy yet orderly scene.

She immediately ordered Caiwei to get started and start planning the design and location of the rest shed.

Soon after, a unique resting shed appeared in front of the store.

It can be built from bamboo and the top is covered with green bamboo leaves, which provides both shade and ventilation. There are several comfortable seats in the shed for the grooms to rest.

The open space is divided into parking spaces, and each parking space is surrounded by stone bricks, which is both beautiful and practical.

Pearl hurried back to the shop, and as soon as she crossed the threshold, her eyes lit up when she saw the drawings.

She walked quickly to Shen Nianshu, her eyes flashing with surprise, "Miss, you are so awesome! This resting shed is really great, customers will definitely like it."

Shen Nianshu smiled slightly, her eyes full of confidence, "This is just the beginning, we still have many ideas to realize."

Pearl nodded repeatedly and said excitedly, "I'm going to tell my brother and ask him to add this one quickly. It must be completed before the opening!"