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Following the system set by Yang Mengchen, Chen Siyuan, the Deputy Manager of the main hall, received a monthly salary of five taels of silver, including bonuses and a year-end award. His treatment was already quite generous, and most importantly, Chen Siyuan had a promising future. So why was he willing to give it up to work under Yang Chenghong?

Yang Mengchen's brows were slightly furrowed, her gaze calm as still water.

Bearing the disappointment and bitterness in his heart, Chen Siyuan said softly, "I've learned some experience over the years at the Drunken Immortal Tavern. Chenghong needs reliable people by his side. Some tasks can be entrusted to me, so Chenghong won't have to work too hard."

Ninth Sister, I know I'm not worthy of you, but please let me stay by your side, even if I can only silently watch over you, I am content with that.

"That's a great idea," Yang Chenghong said happily, "Ninth Sister, Brother Siyuan is one of us, experienced and capable. With Brother Siyuan's help, things will definitely be much easier for me. Please agree to Brother Siyuan's request?"

Looking at the hopeful Sixth Brother and then at Chen Siyuan, who's filled with anxiety and pleading, Yang Mengchen sighed quietly to herself and nodded slightly.

"I'll trouble Brother Siyuan to take good care of Sixth Brother. As for the compensation, it will be the same as at the Drunken Immortal Tavern for now, and will depend on the situation in the future."

"Thank you, Ninth Sister!"

Chen Siyuan's handsome face revealed a warm smile like the glow of a sunrise, which was comforting to behold.

Yang Chenghong jumped up with joy, "That's excellent, Brother Siyuan. In the future, we brothers will share weal and woe, striving to expand our shops all over the world!"

"Good!" Chen Siyuan nodded with a smile.

Seeing Ninth Sister busy with all sorts of tasks, he felt sorry for her, but he knew well his limited abilities could not help share her burdens, except for some knowledge of tavern management. In the future, he would definitely work wholeheartedly to assist Chenghong in managing the business well, so as to give Ninth Sister some relief.

On the other hand, with sufficient funds, Ninth Sister would also have an extra layer of security.

Afterward, Yang Mengchen went to the County Office to see Xiao Hongtao, not only providing him with a blueprint for the construction of Fairy Lake but also covering most of the project's expenses (Xiao Hongtao had always been honest and never extorted a single wen money from the people, and had no other income, hence he and the County Office were quite impoverished).

Moreover, she gave him the touching and beautiful story she had written about Fairy Lake.

"Chenchen, I..." Xiao Hongtao, with tears in his eyes, was moved beyond words.

"We're a family, Uncle Xiao, so please don't say such distant words!" Yang Mengchen said playfully with a smile, "Moreover, once Fairy Lake and Martyr Temple are completed, surely many people will come to visit. By then, my commercial street will naturally generate a great deal of revenue, perhaps ten or a hundred times more than my current investment. Don't you agree, Uncle Xiao?"

Xiao Hongtao laughed and cried at her words, his heart filled with thousands of emotions: Chenchen truly was his dear little cotton-padded jacket!

On the other side, Chen Siyuan resigned from his job at the Drunken Immortal Tavern that very day, but took care to finish up his responsibilities before he left. Afterward, he devoted himself entirely to supervising the construction project.

Yang Chenghong continued to learn from Shopkeeper Lin, but he would go to the construction site whenever he had free time.

With Chen Siyuan and Yang Chenghong in charge of the project, and with support from Shopkeeper Lin, Doctor Luo, and Xiao Hongtao keeping an eye on things, Yang Mengchen only needed to visit every two or three days. At the same time, she guided Chen Siyuan and Yang Chenghong in the ways of commerce. Both men learned eagerly and their progress was incredibly rapid.

After learning of Chen Siyuan's decision, the head of the village and his family all sighed, but said nothing.

The following morning, Yang Mengchen and Yang Chengning took a carriage to Wu Family Village.

Long Yingtong, who had been looking out of the carriage, suddenly turned around, gesturing excitedly to Yang Mengchen and then pointing outside the carriage: "Sister Mengchen, it's so beautiful out there!" Her delicate little face brimmed with joy and amazement, her large eyes shining like stars.

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