Bai Xiluoge brought people over with the intention of acquiring her rouge shop. Business at "Sanchun Xiao" was flourishing, but its current location was poorly chosen. This was hindering the long-term development of the shop. Bai Xiluoge decided that she needed to find a better storefront to provide a more prestigious facade. After scouting the area, she set her sights on the location of Su Jinhuan’s rouge shop, "Wanzhuang Nong."
"Wanzhuang Nong" was situated on Vermilion Bird Street, the most prosperous area in Shengjing, where the constant flow of people made it exceptionally lively. More importantly, this was a central hub of the city, and the foot traffic was immense. Bai Xiluoge felt that if she could acquire this location, her rouge shop would be elevated to a new level. Consequently, she marched over to "Wanzhuang Nong" with her maid, full of vigor, and announced her intent to buy the property.
The shopkeeper naturally refused point-blank, but Bai Xiluoge was determined. "Sanchun Xiao" was now the best rouge shop in Shengjing, and it deserved to occupy the best location. In her eyes, a shop with so little business occupying such a prime spot was no different from a dog in the manger. She felt indignant; the capable should occupy the best, and this location belonged to her. Moreover, she had noticed very few customers inside, which signaled that the shop was clearly failing. In her mind, buying it out was an act of charity.
Chapter 56