188: Chapter 188 The Reason, End

As Pei Qingyun's steady and powerful voice rang out, a deafening round of applause erupted within the hall of the Jinhuai Branch.

Everyone's emotions were stirred to a peak in that instant.

For this occasion, Pei Qingyun had specifically arranged a few performances.

They were basically some popular dances from his past life.

Although Pei Qingyun couldn't dance them himself, he had no trouble sketching out the general movements.

Ever since the incident at Xiyuan Ranch, Pei Qingyun had followed the philosophy of leaving professional matters to professional people.

After he demonstrated the moves, the dancers grasped them on their own, and he was responsible for enjoying the show.

As for why he arranged such programs, those who know, know!

In the era dominated by the internet, such performances were often the most eye-catching.

No matter how things change, the essence remains the same. The people of the Great Jing Dynasty were no different.

Moreover, the graceful dance moves offered a sense of exotic flair.

Especially for the commoners, when would they ever have the opportunity to witness such a thing?

To a certain extent, Pei Qingyun was providing a benefit to the masses of Mingshui Street.

"Starting from today, our Jinhuai Branch is officially established. Now, I invite Miss Honghua to present a dance for everyone."

Before long, the crowd from outside surged into the hall of the Jinhuai Branch like a sea.

During the initial design phase, Pei Qingyun had designed the Jinhuai Branch to be very spacious, capable of accommodating thousands of people.

Yet, as the crowd flooded in, the entire hall was packed to the brim.

On the stage, Honghua was dressed in a pink tasseled chiffon dress; the layers of fabric were as light as clouds, and with her movements, they faintly outlined her slender waist.

Especially her semi-covered upper body, which seemed to almost burst forth during her movements; every gesture was filled with exotic charm.

These descendants of the Great Family had never seen such a dance or such attire before.

They stared intently, eyes locked onto Honghua's curvaceous figure, their desire undisguised.

As for the common folk, the impact on them was even greater. They had never seen such a spectacle.

Not to mention in such a conservative world. Their envy was written all over their faces. So, the lives of the Great Family descendants were this decadent.

It wasn't until Honghua finished her dance that everyone snapped back to reality.

"Wonderful, truly wonderful. This dance should only exist in the heavens; how often can one hear such a thing in the mortal world? I left Jinhuai at the age of twenty and traveled the north and south for so many years, only returning in my old age. Even in Dongting Prefecture, where dancing girls are popular, I have never seen a dance comparable to this," an elderly man with white hair and a wrinkled face said excitedly.

"Second Granduncle, you are at such an advanced age, please don't get too excited. As long as you want to see it, your grandson will find a way to invite Honghua to the clan to dance for you," a young man nearby said nervously.

"Forget it, forget it. Xiang'er, you don't need to do that. Your Second Granduncle is already very satisfied; let everything take its natural course," the old man said.

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As this dance concluded, the vast majority of people rated it very highly. Only some insincere old lechers and some female Martial Artists did not approve.

However, almost everyone present was discussing Honghua and the origin of this dance. It was a pity that even if they racked their brains, they could never guess the origin of this dance.

"Brother, where did you hire this Honghua from? Your younger brother has seen many dances over the years. This dance is simply unheard of," Chen Yuanba said with a look of surprise.

Pei Qingyun teased, "What, is my brother also interested in Honghua?"

Chen Yuanba explained awkwardly, "Brother, please don't make fun of me. I just want to understand the origin of this dance through Honghua. I have only seen such a dance once in my life. If we could present this dance on the day of the Prefecture Governor's hundredth birthday, surely the Prefecture Governor would be very pleased."

Pei Qingyun smiled, "So that's it. Then why does my brother need to ask Honghua? I know the origin of this dance."

Chen Yuanba's eyes lit up, and he immediately asked, "Brother, please tell me?"

Pei Qingyun paused, a look of reminiscence appearing in his eyes. "This dance comes from a country on Earth. In that country, besides this dance, there are all kinds of other dances. And each one has its own unique charm. There is still more than half a year until the Prefecture Governor's hundredth birthday. If my brother just wants to present a dance at the Prefecture Governor's birthday banquet, your brother here can find a way for you. However, you will need to choose the style of the dance yourself."

While lamenting, Chen Yuanba could not help but be surprised. "To think there is such a magical country in this world; your younger brother was truly looking at the sky from the bottom of a well. Listening to you, it seems that similar dances in that country are not uncommon."

Pei Qingyun explained unhurriedly, "However, brother, don't be in a rush. It is not too late to discuss this matter after all the performances are finished."

Although the two only had a brief exchange, Pei Qingyun had already successfully sweet-talked Chen Yuanba.

"Good." Chen Yuanba nodded.

For this opening ceremony, Pei Qingyun had arranged a total of four programs. Two of them were dances, but one was a solo performance and the other was a group performance.

The other two programs mainly focused on showcasing the operations of the Yuanhang Trade Caravan.

The total performance time was not long, including the breaks between acts. In less than an hour, the four programs concluded.

But looking at the crowd, they seemed to still be wanting more.

However, the Yuanhang Trade Caravan was here to do business, not to hold a concert or put on performances.

A few days passed in the blink of an eye. The Jinhuai Branch of the Yuanhang Trade Caravan had also made a name for itself in the prefecture city.

However, this reputation was, in certain aspects, not entirely proper. Even though several days had passed, many people in the prefecture city were still talking about the performances from the opening day.

At the same time, the orders for the Jinhuai Branch began to skyrocket. In less than three days, the number of orders surged to ten thousand, and the total amount reached nearly ten thousand taels.

Although most of them were ordinary orders that didn't take up much space, the premises of the Jinhuai Branch obviously could not store such a large quantity of goods.

It was foreseeable that this upward trend would continue to rise along with the reliable reputation of the Yuanhang Trade Caravan.

Everything had entered the right track. At some point, even some Great Families would choose to entrust the Yuanhang Trade Caravan with transporting goods.

In addition, according to the prior plan, Pei Tianquan had long since purchased many courtyards to serve as temporary storage warehouses and cargo transportation transit hubs.

However, all of this had nothing to do with Pei Qingyun. After the opening ceremony ended, he had handed all matters over to Pei Tianquan.

By the time Pei Qingyun returned to Wuyang City, seven days had passed.