Department Store Grand Opening

"Hello, Your Highness the Princess." Bofeng greeted her with a smile.

"Hello, Boss Bofeng! Yesterday, I even heard my eldest brother praising you before Father, saying that you were approachable, refined, and a rare talent."

Faced with Xue Ke's words, Bofeng sensed something unusual.

Xue Qinghe smiled helplessly. "You little girl, Boss Bofeng, please don't mind her. My sister heard that new cosmetics had been released here, so she pestered me early this morning and insisted that I bring her over."

"I wonder..."

Bofeng understood...

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, please rest assured. I will set aside a special set for Princess Xue Ke."

"No! I want two sets!" Xue Ke said excitedly.

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Two sets?

Bofeng looked at Xue Qinghe. Could it be...

He could understand women loving beauty, but given his identity, surely...

Xue Qinghe: "..."

Xue Ke hurriedly explained, "Boss Bofeng, please don't misunderstand. I'm preparing one for my teacher."

"Teacher?" Wasn't Xue Ke's teacher...

"Xue Ke's teacher is none other than Tang Yuehua, the mistress of Moonlight Pavilion," Xue Qinghe explained.

"Oh! So it's her."

The Young Lady of Clear Sky Sect. By seniority, she was Bofeng's niece.

"My teacher is busy every day and teaches me music daily. That is why I wanted to give her a gift, so I asked my eldest brother to bring me here."

"You." Xue Qinghe affectionately rubbed Xue Ke's head.

Bofeng deliberately glanced at Xue Qinghe before saying, "How about this? I'll give Princess Xue Ke three sets. One for you, another for your teacher, and the third will be a complimentary gift. How does that sound?"

"Ah! How could I possibly accept that? Two sets are enough." Xue Ke hurriedly shook her head.

Bofeng smiled. "There's no need to feel embarrassed. The Royal Family has lent me a hand, and these things are insignificant. They merely express my gratitude."

"The opening ceremony is about to begin. Your Highness the Crown Prince and Your Highness the Princess, please follow me to the hall."

(Xue Qinghe: What does giving her three sets mean? Could he have noticed something?)

With that, the two followed Bofeng toward the hall.

Xiaobai was receiving Ning Fengzhi and a lean, broad-boned old man.

Ning Fengzhi was an investor, so naturally he had to come in person for the opening today.

As for the old man beside him...

"Sect Master Ning, you're here." Seeing Ning Fengzhi arrive, Bofeng quickly greeted him with a smile.

"Congratulations, Boss Bofeng!" Ning Fengzhi offered.

Looking at the unfamiliar old man beside him, someone who had come together with Ning Fengzhi had to be...

"You are Bofeng?" the old man asked.

"That would be me. May I ask who you are..." Bofeng asked curiously.

"Uncle Bone, stop frightening Boss Bofeng." Ning Fengzhi smiled and introduced him. "This is Uncle Bone, the guardian elder of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, a Level 95 Titled Douluo. His title is Bone."

Bofeng cupped his hands. "So the Number One Defense Douluo of the Continent has come. Please forgive my lack of courtesy."

"Mm." Bone Douluo nodded. "Yesterday, I heard that you had formed an alliance with my sect, and I was quite curious. There are very few people Fengzhi thinks highly of. Now that I've met you today, you truly have an imposing bearing and extraordinary looks."

"You flatter me."

"Teacher, you came too?" Xue Qinghe looked at Ning Fengzhi in surprise.

"Qinghe!"

Ning Fengzhi was not at all surprised to see Xue Qinghe here.

However, Ning Fengzhi's sudden appearance left Xue Qinghe puzzled. Bofeng and Ning Fengzhi had only met briefly once before; they could hardly be considered acquainted.

Yet from the looks of it, they seemed to have a good relationship.

"I am a major shareholder of the Department Store. Bofeng and my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect have entered into a business partnership, so I naturally had to come personally for today's grand opening."

After learning why Ning Fengzhi had come, Xue Qinghe scrutinized Bofeng.

What a formidable person. He had actually reached an agreement with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in a single day. This man was far too calculating. If he made any moves in the future, he would need to be watched carefully.

"Big Brother!"

At that moment, Nannan ran down from upstairs and complained, "It's so boring for Nannan to stay alone in the room. Nannan only wants to be with Big Brother."

Bofeng said helplessly, "Silly girl, it's for your own good. What if those people from before come back? If you get captured..."

"Nannan isn't afraid! Let them come if they want. With Big Brother and Sister Xiaobai here, they won't dare."

"Ah!" Bofeng sighed. "Fine. Stay close to me, and don't go more than five meters away from me."

Second by second, time passed, while outside, the crowd had grown into a vast sea of people.

Finally, at this moment, the long-sealed doors slowly opened.

Amid everyone's anticipation, Bofeng and Xiaobai slowly stepped out, with Nannan beside them.

Within the crowd, Ghostly kept restraining himself. For His Eminence's grand plan, he endured...

Only Ju Hua Guan was unusually excited. He was about to buy something he had long desired—how could he not be happy?

Bofeng announced passionately, "Everyone, thank you for waiting so long. I now declare that the Department Store is officially open. Everything is twenty percent off today."

Thunderous applause immediately erupted, and everyone could not wait to rush inside.

Bofeng clapped his hands and continued, "Now, let us invite His Highness the Crown Prince and the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to the stage."

"My heavens! Did I hear that right?"

"His Highness the Crown Prince!"

"The Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"

"My heavens!!!"

Under everyone's gazes, Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi came to stand beside Bofeng.

The moment the two appeared, everyone was shocked. What kind of backing did this store have for even the Royal Family and the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to be willing to make an appearance?

Crown Prince Xue Qinghe was enough to represent the Emperor, not to mention the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, who had always held others to high standards. This...

Its backing was invincible!

Ghostly, standing within the crowd, narrowed his eyes. He knew they could not continue today.

His Eminence's mission was important, but there were simply too many people here. If they acted, Spirit Hall's reputation would...

It would be fine if they succeeded, but if they failed, the losses would outweigh the gains.

Ghostly hurriedly took Yue Guan and swiftly left the area.

Ju Hua Guan had originally planned to buy the things he wanted today, but one look around and—good heavens!

Several big shots were present. He could only leave with Ghostly. There would be plenty of chances in the future.

Before them hung a ribbon symbolizing prosperity. Bofeng and the other two each held a pair of golden scissors, and the instant they cut the ribbon—

The three immediately stepped aside and cleared a path. Everyone swarmed inside like a frenzy, even squeezing Bofeng, the owner, off to the side. The scene was incredibly lively.

Sales officially began, and the store instantly became busy. Fortunately, there were plenty of clerks.

Bofeng finally managed to squeeze his way out and hurried to the side.

"Ding ding ding..."

Watching customers stream through the store as the cash register constantly rang with Gold Soul Coins being received, Bofeng felt thoroughly content.