Inside the inner hall of the Huaxin Firm, Shen Youchu, dressed in men’s attire, gently flicked the beads of her abacus while reviewing the account books in her hand. She appeared elegant and poised, embodying both the shrewd businesswoman and the diligent, virtuous helpmate of a household.
With the price of cotton steadily rising of late, she was earning ten times the profit she had in the past. Shen Youchu was not someone obsessed with wealth, but seeing the firm she managed flourish brought her a sense of accomplishment, and the corners of her mouth lifted slightly in a subtle smile.
Shopkeeper Qian ushered Li Feng and his companions inside. Li Feng gestured for him not to disturb Shen Youchu while she was calculating. "Shopkeeper Shen, you haven't been looking very well lately!"
Chapter 55