HRPM – Chapter 299 Unlimited Glory

Many commoners had rushed over, eager to witness the grand opening of the Yun family’s extraordinarily impressive shops. Rumor had it that the newly opened stores were offering major promotional discounts, with many goods being sold at low prices as a gesture of appreciation toward customers.

As a result, nearly half the capital’s population had crowded into the area that day.

“Miss, there are too many people. The carriage can’t get through, so we’ll have to walk the rest of the way,” Lǜya said as she lifted the curtain and looked outside. The entire East Cloud Avenue was packed with people, the crowd so dense it was almost frightening.

“This Head of the Yun family is quite capable, attracting such a massive crowd. He’s almost on par with me, Jin Luoluo.”

After getting out of the carriage, Jin Luoluo looked around. The Yun family’s businesses appeared to cater to a more refined clientele—bookshops, stationery stores selling the Four Treasures of the Study, antique dealers, and jade merchants. They dealt primarily in high-end goods.

“Miss, you can relax now, can’t you? Their businesses don’t conflict with ours.”

Jin Luoluo pondered for a moment.

“They don’t conflict with us for now, but that doesn’t mean they never will. There are no eternal enemies, nor are there eternal friends. However, the Yun family is destined to become one of the foremost merchant families. We should get acquainted with them first. That way, if we ever have to fall out with them in the future, we’ll already have gathered plenty of information, making it easier to strike.”

Lǜya broke out in a cold sweat.

“Miss, you haven’t even met them yet, and you’re already planning how to turn against them. You’re so devious.”

“Hehe, there’s no such thing as an honest merchant. The craftier you are, the more money you make.”

Leading Lǜya and several servants carrying gifts, Jin Luoluo arrived at the Yun residence, where guests were being entertained. She handed the invitation to the gatekeeper.

A steward immediately came out to welcome them. Along the way, they encountered many merchants with whom they had previous business dealings.

Jin Luoluo handled every interaction with ease and grace, greeting everyone warmly. Those merchants, astonished that the wealthiest woman in the capital would take the initiative to acknowledge them, were deeply flattered and developed an even more favorable impression of her.

By the time they reached the banquet hall, it was already packed to capacity.

However, more than ninety percent of the guests were men. Of the remaining women, most were either maids or courtesans brought along by businessmen to enliven the occasion.

There were very few legitimate female merchants present.

Thus, the moment Jin Luoluo entered, she became the most eye-catching bloom among the crowd. She was already beautiful to begin with, and her status as the richest woman in the capital made countless people eager to curry favor with her. She instantly became the center of attention.

“Miss Jin, I’ve only recently arrived in the capital. I hope you’ll look after me in the future.”

“Miss Jin, perhaps we could discuss a partnership regarding the tea business.”

“Miss Jin, I’d like to purchase several thousand bolts of your Flowing Light silk.”