I relied on a system to prolong my life in ancient times.

Chapter 240 Reencounter with Sheng Yashu

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye, and Xiao Siyue's shop was finally about to open.

"Lan Yi, let's go." Xiao Siyue said to Lan Yi after changing her clothes and getting ready.

Before leaving, Xiao Siyue looked at Xiao Ju Zi, who was constantly struggling with her shoes, and smiled helplessly.

She bent down and held the little orange up to her face, looking at the little guy with his big, round eyes: "Little orange, I'm going out now. You stay home and behave yourself, okay? Don't be naughty, and don't go fishing in the pond anymore, understand?"

"Meow~~" Little Orange wagged its fluffy little tail and meowed twice.

"It's good to know."

"Xiao Hong, I'm going out. Keep an eye on Xiao Ju Zi." Xiao Siyue instructed Xiao Hong again.

"Miss, don't worry, I will take good care of Xiao Ju Zi." Xiao Hong nodded in agreement.

Xiao Siyue put the little orange down and started walking outside.

I had only walked a few steps when I felt Little Orange following me.

"Little Orange can't follow me." Xiao Siyue had no choice but to stop.

This little guy is especially fond of sticking to her now, following her everywhere, he can't be separated from her at all.

Xiao Siyue had no choice but to pick up the little orange and hand it to Xiao Hong: "Xiao Hong, you hold it for now, and I'll put it down after I go out."

Xiao Siyue quickly walked out.

"Meow, meow~~" Little Orange kept thrashing around in Little Red's arms, almost scratching Little Red.

Little Red carefully caught the little orange to prevent it from running away.

After arriving on the street, Xiao Siyue did not go directly to Songyue Study, but instead went to Tianyun Tower, which was diagonally opposite the study.

Since it was still early, there weren't many people at Tianyunlou. Xiao Siyue asked for a private room on the third floor by the window. From the window, she could clearly see Songyue Study across the street.

The reason she didn't attend the shop's opening was because she didn't want people to know that she was the owner behind the scenes. Of course, she didn't deliberately hide it either, but in the eyes of some powerful and wealthy people, she couldn't hide it anyway.

I just don't want too much trouble.

Xiao Siyue simply ordered some tea and pastries, then sat down quietly to observe.

The shop officially opened, firecrackers went off, and the air was filled with the smell of gunpowder.

Watching wave after wave of people come and go, their faces all showing satisfaction and happiness, it was clear that everyone was very pleased with the things in the shop.

Xiao Siyue also specially set up a free reading area in the shop, just like in modern times. There is a free area with all kinds of books, and as long as you don't take them out, everyone can read them freely in the shop.

Xiao Siyue set this up for students from impoverished families. She knew her own abilities were limited, but she wanted to do what she could.

Actually, she originally planned to set up a free book lending service, but after thinking about it, she decided against it. After all, this wasn't modern times, and what if someone took advantage of this and emptied the store of all its books?

Don't take too big a step; not all methods are suitable for ancient times.

Each private room also has a large bookshelf filled with various kinds of books, which can be read for free. Xiao Siyue is not worried about not making money because the private rooms also charge a fee.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door of the private room.

"Lanyi, go open the door and see who it is?"

"Miss Sheng?" It was actually Sheng Yashu.

Xiao Siyue turned her head when she heard the voice, and sure enough, it was Sheng Yashu, whom she hadn't seen for several years.

"Sister Yashu? What brings you here?" Xiao Siyue quickly stood up.

"You still have something to say? Why didn't you come to the Sheng residence to see me after you came to the capital?" Sheng Yashu walked in, pulled Xiao Siyue's hands and sat her down, pretending to complain.

"Oh dear, it's my fault, please forgive me, Sister Yashu." Xiao Siyue quickly apologized, mainly because she had been quite busy since arriving in the capital and hadn't had time to go out.

"Hmph, if I hadn't seen you then, I probably wouldn't have seen you for a long time." Sheng Yashu came to Tianyun Tower today to check the accounts. As soon as she arrived at the shop, she saw Xiao Siyue's back as she went upstairs. Feeling a bit nostalgic, she came up to look for her.

"Sister Ya Shu, I apologize. You can punish me however you want, and I will not object." Xiao Si Yue tugged at Sheng Ya Shu's sleeve and acted coquettishly.

"Alright, then I forgive you. But as for how to punish you, I haven't thought of it yet. I'll tell you when I do, but you can't go back on your word then." Sheng Yashu pinched Xiao Siyue's nose, her expression arrogant.

"Absolutely not, I'm ready anytime," Xiao Siyue assured, raising her little paw.

"It's been years since I last saw Siyue, and she's grown into a beautiful young woman." I remember when I first met Xiao Siyue, the little girl was very serious when she talked business with me, which surprised me a lot.

She grew up with her father, watching him conduct business, and became very familiar with it. It wasn't until she was a teenager that she started managing her family business on her own. But how old was Xiao Siyue at that time? Was she eight or nine?

"Sister Ya Shu is truly beautiful; Si Yue can't compare at all." Xiao Si Yue wasn't being modest; she was stunned by Sheng Ya Shu's beauty the first time she saw her.

However, at that time, Sheng Yashu was only seventeen years old and still somewhat naive. Now, several years later, Sheng Yashu has matured a lot and exudes a woman's charm.

Xiao Siyue thought to herself, "Luckily, I'm not a man, or I probably would have been captivated by him."

"Haha, why is Siyue being so modest?" Sheng Yashu covered her mouth and laughed, her eyes crinkling, which made Xiao Siyue stare blankly.

"Siyue?" Sheng Yashu waved a handkerchief in front of Xiao Siyue's eyes.

"Huh? What's wrong, Sister Yashu?" Xiao Siyue came back to her senses.

"What is Siyue thinking about? Why is she staring blankly?"

Xiao Siyue blushed slightly: "It's because Sister Yashu is so beautiful, I'm captivated by her."

"I didn't expect Siyue to be such a beauty enthusiast and lecher," Sheng Yashu joked.

"Isn't it natural for everyone to love beauty?" Xiao Siyue chuckled twice to cover her embarrassment.

"Yes, Siyue is right, but Siyue should just look after herself from now on. Siyue is a little beauty too." Sheng Yashu pinched Xiao Siyue's little cheek.

“Yes, we are all beauties.” Xiao Siyue nodded; she felt the same way.

Sheng Yashu was amused by Xiao Siyue's words again. She had just said that the girl was being modest, but it turned out that she was wrong.

"Sister Ya Shu, have some tea."

Xiao Siyue poured Sheng Yashu a cup of tea and handed it to her.

"Thank you, Siyue."

"Why is Siyue here so early today?" Most people come to the restaurant around noon, it's rare to see someone here this early.

"Sister Yashu, I came here to see the opening of Songyue Bookstore." Xiao Siyue didn't hide anything and pointed to the opposite side.