My Antique Mirror Is A Portal To Another World-Chapter 529: The Grand Opening (1)

Sensing Gui Xiaoxu’s bad mood, Ke Ting immediately grew serious. "Boss, I clean your office every day. I even personally supervise the staff. There is absolutely no dust or odor on the top floor."

Gui Xiaoxu knew Ke Ting wouldn’t lie. Scanning the spotless office, his frown deepened.

’If it’s not Ke Ting’s negligence... then... is the problem with my nose?’

Not hearing a response from him, Ke Ting cautiously asked, "Boss, if you are still dissatisfied, I can have the office cleaned again immediately."

Coming back to his senses, Gui Xiaoxu replied, "No need."

Confused but wise enough not to probe further, Ke Ting changed the subject. "Boss, should I come pick you up?"

"Mhm."

"Understood. I will arrange for the transportation right away."

After ending the call, Gui Xiaoxu left his office. The moment he opened the door, a stronger wave of pungent air hit him.

Frowning deeply, he thought, ’What’s going on? Why does the smell outside smell worse than my office?’

Scanning the clean, wide corridor, he muttered, "It’s not dirty... then what’s causing this stench?"

Suddenly, Gui Ying’s past complaints surfaced in his mind.

’Gui Ying always complained about the air being dirty and smelly. Could it be that he wasn’t exaggerating, but sensing this same odor? Then... The cause is because the cultivator has stronger senses?’

The more he thought about it, the more it made sense.

Looking out at the city’s nightscape through the large floor-to-ceiling glass windows, Gui Xiaoxu noticed faint black smoke drifting in the air.

After a long silence, he smiled faintly. "Looks like I owe Gui Ying an apology next time we meet."

As he gazed outside, the distant sound of helicopter blades reached his ears. Looking away from the city’s night skyline, Gui Xiaoxu headed to the elevator and pressed the rooftop button.

When he stepped out from the elevator a moment later, a helicopter was already descending. Gui Xiaoxu waited until it landed before approaching.

When the staff opened the door, Ke Ting stepped out and greeted him, "Boss."

Gui Xiaoxu nodded and boarded the helicopter. After fastening their seatbelts and putting on their headsets, the staff closed the door.

Moments later, the helicopter slowly ascended, stirring up dust as it disappeared into the night sky.

Early the next morning, Bai Hanyun woke up before sunrise. Stretching her body, she looked at the gradually brightening sky.

"What a nice day to open a store."

Getting out of bed, she went to wash up and put on her favorite dress. When she was ready, Bai Hanyun left the bedroom, just in time to meet Xiao Cui and the maidservants outside.

Surprised to see her awake so early, Xiao Cui curtsied and greeted her, "Good morning, Miss Bai. You woke up early today. Do you have any plans?"

Bai Hanyun nodded with a smile. "Yes. Didn’t Master He say that the grand opening of the grain and grocery store is today? I plan to go and have a look."

Hearing this, Xiao Cui smiled. "Understood. Miss Bai, breakfast has been prepared. Would you like to eat now?"

Seeing that Bai Hanyun was lost in thought, Xiao Cui’s eyes flashed with a smile as she added, "Miss Bai, there are still two more sichen before the auspicious time. You should eat something first before going out."

Hearing this, Bai Hanyun nodded in agreement. "Alright."

Getting her answer, Xiao Cui turned to the four maidservants and ordered, "Put away the dresses and accessories. The four of you can return to your duties now."

Curtsying, the four maidservants answered in unison, "Yes, Miss Xiao Cui."

After the maidservants left, Xiao Cui followed Bai Hanyun to the dining room. By the time they arrived, Feng Xiyan was already waiting inside.

Smiling at Bai Hanyun, he said, "Good morning, Yun’er. How was your sleep last night?"

Bai Hanyun sat beside him, accepted the tea he handed her, and replied, "Good morning, Feng Xiyan. Thanks to the soft bedding, I slept exceptionally well last night."

Looking at her rosy complexion, Feng Xiyan smiled and ordered, "Serve the food."

"Yes, Young Master." The servants acknowledged the order and left for the kitchen.

While waiting for the food, Feng Xiyan looked at Bai Hanyun and said, "Yun’er, you look very beautiful today. Do you have any appointments?"

Bai Hanyun nodded. "Today is the grand opening of our grain and grocery store in Xiqiang City. Master He invited me to attend, so I plan to take a look after breakfast. Do you want to come with me?"

"Sure." Feng Xiyan agreed without hesitation.

After the food was served, Feng Xiyan picked up a steamed meat bun and placed it on Bai Hanyun’s small plate. "Let’s eat first."

"Mhm."

While the two of them were enjoying breakfast, the members of the He family were so busy that their feet barely touched the ground.

Supervising the workers at the storefront, Madam He repeatedly said, "Be careful. Don’t spill the grains."

Turning to another worker, she exclaimed anxiously, "Gently, gently! Don’t bump into those bottles!"

Recording the items on the side, He Zuxi said, "Mother, relax. They know what they are doing."

Hearing this, Madam He turned to her second son and anxiously replied, "How could I relax? These goods aren’t something we can replace if they are broken."

Knowing the importance of today’s grand opening for their family and the rarity of the goods, He Zuxi could only shake his head helplessly before continuing to record the inventory.

In the store’s backyard, He Xuanren and the remaining members of the He Clan were busy unpacking the goods.

Holding a small white porcelain bottle, He Kaijun opened the lid and took a sniff. Smelling the floral fragrance, he asked in surprise, "Eldest Paternal Uncle, what is this pearly white liquid? It smells so good."

He Xuanren paused, then looked over. Seeing the bottle in He Kaijun’s hand, he replied, "That’s shampoo. It’s used to wash hair."

He Kaijun’s interest was piqued, so he asked, "Eldest Paternal Uncle, can I buy a bottle?"

He Xuanren chuckled. "I prepared some for our family. You can try it later."

"Thank you, Eldest Paternal Uncle." He Kaijun smiled slightly and continued unpacking the goods.

As they worked tirelessly, time passed quickly. Before they realized it, there wasn’t much time left before the auspicious hour arrived.

Looking at his family members and the workers, He Xuanren said, "It’s almost time. Everyone, please clean yourselves up and prepare to welcome the guests."

With anticipation in their eyes, everyone responded in unison, "Yes!"