Hao Ren had reached the Primus City, where Xi and Reni had taken the charge of a big villa that was renovated as the store front. The young man was surprised when he saw how luxuriously they have decorated the place.
The young man saw the place and then finally they added one last change, that was a small pavilion from where the moon could be seen in its full splendor. They were all gathered in the courtyard connected to the villa.
A young boy stood beside Xi and said, "Young Master, the business is not as good as we expected it to be. The dishes are all made with consistent charm and standard, but we are having a hard time retaining the guests."
Hao Ren thought for a moment and said, "I told you all to ask for a feedback, did you get any insights?"
The young boy, Jing replied, "One of the patrons told me that we lack vanity, he said that the food was amazing but he felt that the dinner seemed more like a dutiful process. Wine should be accompanied with dance and music."
Hao Ren leaned back in the chair as his fingers rapped on the wooden table surface. The courtyard was decorated rather minimalistically. Hao Ren did not prefer to live in a luxurious space because he had yet to temper his mindset and vanity could distract him easily.
The young man thought for a minute, and the others did not bother him. In the past few weeks, they have come to understand the terrifying business acumen he had and how he used the information to his advantage. The experts from the Tower Of Light have all gained an identity among the normal people and used the humble attitude they have managed to gain some connections as well.
One thing that changed the entire course of their progress was Hao Ren's decision to feed the poor and the under privileged. The people who could not even find a shelter were being fed with such good food, they were obviously very grateful to him, and they became his ears in the street.
Throughout the Warring Nation, as long as it was a word on the street, Hao Ren would get to know about it. The nobles were too busy with their issues, but they often liked to stay in the shadows, and used external hands to get their work done.
The result was information leak, the wandering or solitary cultivators would discuss these things with each other and the beggars would transfer the information to Hao Ren efficiently.
From political movement to the thoughts of the masses, Hao Ren knew everything, yet when it came to business in the capital his situation did not seem to be uplifting. After some thinking, he said, "Sister Xi, find me some courtesans who excel at dancing and some musicians. Have them come here, and tell them we will pay them with ten spirit stones every week.
Gather them within a week and I will be cooking personally."
Reni frowned and said, "Young Master, you are about to face the tribulation, the cooking will hinder your progress."
Hao Ren had reached the peak of Core Formation realm in just hundred days. This level of talent was something that shocked the people a lot. They had never seen anyone improve so quickly other than the Young Miss, Hao Mei. However, it turned out that the younger brother of the young miss was even scarier.
The young man shook his head and replied, "It is not good for me to promote so quickly, I need to consolidate my core further. Do not worry, just do what I am telling you to. I will go for a walk around the capital, and sight see."
Hao Ren stood up, sorted his clothes and then left the place with his hands behind his back. Xi sighed and said, "If only Young Master did not have so much to think about, he would have become stronger than now."
The rest of the people nodded, and Jian said, "Elder Yan, we have gathered a lot of loot on the way back, and Young Master led us to kill bandits, can you please handle the inventory for us?"
Yan nodded and the young man handed over a small bag, Yan was an array master, and her calculations were very precise and fast. She took the loot and said, "We can change whatever we do not need for spirit stones at the Oriental Trading House later, as for what we need you all can select."
The children nodded and they began to handle the loot, Hao Ren was very generous with his young generals. The ladies began to discuss the new plan that Hao Ren had suggested.
Hao Ren had not talked to Han Lingshi in the past hundred days. He was very anxious, but he could not say anything about this because his hundred days meant Han Lingshi's ten days. This was not a big enough period of time for the young lady but he had been lonely.
Hao Mei had been busy with convincing her people about the transition and also finding information about the royal families. The young man clasped his hands behind his back when he came to the entertainment area of the city and suddenly, he saw a familiar face.
He could not help but smile and walk inside a shop. The shop was small, but it was filled with people and there was a small couple of little children who were playing music with their Guqins.
Hao Ren walked up to the reception counter and greeted the person, "Grandma Hua, long time no see."
The person behind the counter raised her head to look at Hao Ren and then revealed a surprised expression before she calmed down and said, "Long time no see, indeed. I did not expect you to have come over so quickly."
Hao Ren smiled and said, "I loved the food I ate at your place so much that I could not resist coming over."
Hua Shayun smiled faintly and said, "I thought you will hold a grudge against me for hiding the truth."
Hao Ren shook his head and replied, "I don't think you hid anything from me. However, I do have a few questions."
The old lady nodded and Hao Ren asked, "Why did you suddenly came here?"
Hua Shayun replied, "It is because my vacation had come to an end."
Hao Ren was surprised and then chuckled as he said, "To think that you set up the teahouse over their to enjoy a vacation, quite remarkable." Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs novel·fire.net