Rebirth of the Merchant Woman's Revenge

When everyone heard what Young Master Lian said, they all opened the ointments in their hands, and when they smelled them, they all frowned.

There was indeed no fragrance at all, not even the faintest scent, which they could smell.

Shopkeeper Bai just smiled without saying anything, quietly watching the reactions of the bosses and shopkeepers.

Shopkeeper Liu and Shopkeeper Li looked at each other. Both of them were experienced shopkeepers who had been immersed in the art of incense for decades. Naturally, they saw the trick. They reached out and took out a small piece from the small jar and rubbed it on their wrists. In an instant, the whole waiting room was filled with a faint scent of frankincense.

The smell was so strange that not only did it appear instantly, but even the shopkeeper who was the farthest away could smell it. Moreover, the aroma was warm and sweet, with a faint mixture of fruity and woody scents.

Its fragrance is rich but not pungent, long-lasting yet fresh, as if it can penetrate time and space, evoking people's deep memories and emotions.

Shopkeeper Liu was the first to speak, "This ointment is able to keep its fragrance inward without leaking out at all. It is really amazing. And this fragrance is not like the usual frankincense. It can be melted and diffused instantly by body temperature. It is really unheard of and unseen."

Shopkeeper Li also said, "Yes, I also heard the master mention it many years ago. The master of incense making is not about making the fragrance last, but about making the fragrance stay inside. It is even more difficult. I am really enlightened to see it today."

The words of the two shopkeepers were of course not fabricated. The other people had also heard them and immediately knew that it would be difficult to win today's fragrance tasting competition.

The other party was able to take out such a perfume and say it was a gift, but I'm afraid it was not a gift. It was probably to show their power to them.

Shopkeeper Bai said, "Excuse me, everyone. This is a gift from our store to all the ladies who come to shop. If you like it, please come often in the future."

This person actually advertised his own store and products.

As everyone was discussing, an old shopkeeper in his sixties spoke up, "You have been doing business for many years, and you must have heard that every industry is most afraid of a single company dominating the market. Shopkeeper Bai is holding this fragrance tasting competition in such a high profile. Isn't he afraid that he won't be able to take over the market in Beijing?"

Although he didn't say it explicitly, it can be considered that he has voluntarily admitted defeat.

At their annual incense tasting conference, everyone's strength was about the same, so how could anyone be able to make such a powerful incense? Moreover, this frankincense was just a gift from them, so what kind of incense would they actually sell?

Everyone stopped talking and looked at Shopkeeper Bai. He still smiled politely, bowed to the old shopkeeper and said, "If the old shopkeeper is worried about losing, why not give up now and not participate in the competition? It sounds better than losing the competition."

"Hmph, what are you talking about, Shopkeeper Bai? How could my Lian family give up? In today's competition, Shopkeeper Bai, please bring out your real incense. I don't believe it can compare to the Lian family's goose pear tent incense."

Young Master Lian was completely unaware of the embarrassment on Shopkeeper Liu's face, because he was not optimistic that the Lian family's incense products would win, but he ignored Shopkeeper Liu's dissuasion and made harsh remarks.

Yes, the Lian family has been making incense for generations, and their goose pear scent is particularly outstanding. The smell is fresh and elegant, gently permeating the air, as if the spring breeze is blowing through a courtyard full of blooming pear blossoms, bringing a hint of natural sweetness and freshness.

In this aroma, the fruity note of pear is dominant. It is sweet but not greasy, and fresh with a hint of coolness, like dewdrops in the early summer morning, giving people a feeling of tranquility and comfort.

Although every company can make this kind of incense, in terms of flavor, Lian’s Goose Pear Tent Incense is more authentic and pure, and has the best effect of calming the mind and promoting sleep.

"Okay, since Young Master Lian is so confident, let's meet on the field later." Shopkeeper Bai had finished what he should say and turned to leave the waiting room.

The rest of the people stopped talking, even the young master fell silent. Shopkeeper Bai's last few words made everyone make the best plans for their own circumstances.

Just as the competition was about to begin, the owners and managers of the other shops discussed together and all decided to withdraw from the competition early. After all, the jar of Styrax gave them tremendous psychological pressure.

The only two families left were the Lian family and Gu Xunwei's family.

The bustling and crowded waiting room immediately became much more spacious and quiet.

Both of them looked unhappy. Even the young master did not expect that they would be so... cowardly.

"Master, you see, why don't we..." When Shopkeeper Liu saw the expression on his master's face, he swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth. After all, he was just a servant and still had to listen to his boss's wishes.

"Manager Liu, you have been in the Lian family for decades. Don't you have confidence in our own incense?" Young Master Lian asked angrily.

"No, no, that's not it..." Shopkeeper Liu shook his head repeatedly in panic. He was worried that this incident would have too big an impact and that the young master wouldn't be able to handle it.

"That's good. Look, even Yaxiangzhai hasn't withdrawn. What are we afraid of?" He pointed in the direction of Gu Xunwei and Manager Li, and a smile appeared on his face.

I didn't expect that the person who would stick with me to the end would be this female boss.

So, he stood up from his chair, walked to the chair next to Gu Xunwei and sat down, smiling and said, "Sister Gu, I wonder what kind of incense Yaxiangzhai brought to the competition this time?"

Before Gu Xunwei could say anything, Bai Zhi answered for her, "Keep it a secret."

Young Master Lian was not as angry as before, but still smiled and said, "Sister Gu, I am sorry for offending you just now. I didn't expect that you are so courageous and can insist on fighting against Wangyu Tower with our Ruixiangzhai."

"That's right. Our Ruixiangzhai and Yaxiang Pavilion have always been the two most popular shops in the capital. Especially those officials only choose us two. Wangyulou is so aggressive right after it comes. It's really hateful. When our two families join forces, they will definitely regret holding this competition."

Young Master Lian spoke confidently, seemingly not caring about the shock caused by the can of storax just now. After he finished speaking, he bowed to Gu Xunwei and said, "I, Lian Jue, apologize to Sister Gu."

Gu Xunwei was not bold enough, she quickly signaled to Shopkeeper Li, who smiled and said, "Master Lian, please don't be so polite. My wife is not a person who cares about small matters."