The second floor was partitioned into many rooms, serving as the space where Shopkeeper Du, Dong Hangzi, Yu Min, and the others discussed business. Each room was decorated with a unique touch, fully reflecting the personality and taste of its owner.
Stepping into Shopkeeper Du's room, a fresh and elegant atmosphere greeted you. The layout was simple and orderly, with a wide desk placed centrally near the window. Flanking the desk were tall bookshelves neatly arranged with various volumes. Several pieces of calligraphy and paintings by scholars hung on the walls, adding a sense of cultural refinement to the room. In the corner stood a blooming orchid, its subtle fragrance permeating the air, bringing a touch of tranquility and vitality.
Fine xuan paper lay flat on the desk, and the ink in the inkstone emitted a faint, pleasant scent. The brush holder was filled with brushes of all kinds, from thick wolf-hair to slender rabbit-hair, all ready as if waiting for the master to pick them up and begin writing at any moment. To one side of the desk sat an exquisite copper lamp, kept ready for late-night accounting sessions.
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