Chapter 1996: Miserable Fiancée vs. Young Lady of a Prestigious Family (Part 31)
Old Prince Ping always felt that his son’s smile seemed a bit peculiar.
However, at this moment, he was in a stage of immense hope rising within him, so he did not pay much attention, only saying, "If it really can cure the hot poison in your body, then your father will certainly bring a grand gift and personally visit to express gratitude."
Qi Chengxuan merely smiled without speaking.
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The next day, Gu Shengyin still went to the Flower King Pavilion with her father.
She was simply here to familiarize herself with the situation; the task of entertaining guests was still being handled by her father, Chang Gensheng.
At noon, the plaque that Chang Gensheng had commissioned at great expense finally arrived.
Looking at those huge gilded characters "Flower King Pavilion," even Chang Gensheng couldn’t help but feel a surge of pride.
He wasted no time and directly instructed someone to hang it up.
Such a grand gesture naturally also attracted the attention of nearby shops.
People first saw the dazzling large characters of Flower King Pavilion, then looked at Chang Gensheng’s unfamiliar face, each pondering whether this newly opened shop had powerful backing or if it was an outsider unaware of the deep waters of the Capital City.
The observant ones had already discreetly withdrawn their scrutinizing gazes.
The token at the door, representing the owner behind it, wasn’t someone they could afford to provoke.
During the day, Chang Gensheng was outside greeting guests, while Gu Shengyin sat inside listening to the various guests chatting.
Of course, she wanted to hear which types of flowers the people in the Capital City generally preferred.
"I see you boast as the Flower King Pavilion, yet the shop sells only ordinary plants and flowers. Where does such bragging come from?" came a sharp female voice questioning.
Chang Gensheng replied with a smiling face, "This shop has just opened, and these ordinary potted plants are merely to start off. If the precious flowers were to be accidentally damaged, what would we do? Rest assured, in the future, our Flower King Pavilion will certainly not fail this name."
As he spoke, he pointed towards the plaque.
The Madam’s gaze followed the direction of his finger, and her expression suddenly changed.
Then she said nothing more, casually pointed at two pots of flowers, and left.
Clearly, she had just noticed the token hanging near the plaque, symbolizing the Prince Ping’s Mansion.
Chang Gensheng watched a group of people walk away, discreetly letting out a sigh of relief.
At this moment, he truly understood what it meant to rely on the shade of a great tree for comfort.
Without the help of that Prince Ping, even if he had enough wealth to buy a shop in the Capital City, he would likely be suppressed to the point of not being able to rise.
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After finally sending away a wave of guests outside, Gu Shengyin stood up.
"Father, your daughter has an idea..."
She slowly shared her vision.
Chang Gensheng widened his eyes, with both concern and a hint of hidden excitement in his gaze.
"Are you... really able to do it?"
Gu Shengyin, full of confidence, replied, "Of course, just give your daughter two months, and she guarantees that our Flower King Pavilion will absolutely amaze everyone."
Chang Gensheng pondered for a long time, gritted his teeth, and said, "Very well, father will give away all the remaining plants and flowers in the store for free tomorrow, and then spread the word that the Flower King Pavilion will officially open two months later!"
Gu Shengyin nodded, "Thank you, father."
In the evening, upon returning home, Qi Chengxuan was already waiting there.
Gu Shengyin, as always, brewed a cup of flower tea infused with Spiritual Spring Water for him, watching him finish drinking.