I was chased by my sickly junior brother who had two lives

The market in the capital is bustling with people. Chen Jia and her friends Lin Wan and Su Yao are traveling together. Today, they are traveling through the bustling streets with their common dreams and plans, just to find a suitable shop to start their paper business journey.

Chen Jia was wearing a light blue Luo skirt, the hem of which swayed gently with her steps, and a ribbon of the same color tied around her waist made her figure even more graceful. Her face was as white as jade, and her eyes were bright and full of spirit, revealing intelligence and determination. Lin Wan was wearing a pink brocade dress, as beautiful as peach blossoms blooming in spring. She was lively and cheerful, and chattered non-stop along the way. Su Yao was wearing a moon-white long skirt, with a gentle and quiet temperament. She walked quietly beside them, but it was difficult to hide her lively aura.

"Jia Jia, do you think we can really find a suitable shop?" Lin Wan asked with some concern, her eyes constantly looking at the shops on the street.

Chen Jia patted her hands gently and smiled confidently, "Wanwan, don't worry. The capital is so big, there must be a place that suits our taste. Let's look for it patiently."

Su Yao also nodded and agreed: "Sister Chen is right. Now that we have this idea, we must plan it well and not act hastily."

As the three of them talked, they walked into a relatively quiet street. The shops on the street were scattered in an orderly manner. Although it was not as noisy as the main street, it also had a unique charm. Chen Jia's eyes searched carefully on these shops. She thought in her heart that this paper shop needed to have a spacious and bright space to place all kinds of paper and pens and ink, and it also needed to have convenient transportation to facilitate the transportation of goods and the exchanges of customers.

Suddenly, Lin Wan shouted excitedly: "Look, that shop!"

Everyone looked in the direction of her finger and saw a shop standing quietly there. The shop's front was not very large, but it looked very neat. Under the eaves of the door, there were exquisite carvings, revealing a hint of simplicity. Chen Jia's heart moved, and she walked over quickly with the two of them.

Arriving in front of the shop, Chen Jia gently pushed open the mottled wooden door. The door hinge made a slight "creaking" sound, as if telling the story of the years. The space inside the shop was more spacious than expected. The floor was a flat bluestone slab. Although it was a little worn, it was very clean. The sunlight shone through the window into the house, forming patches of light and shadow.

"The layout of this shop is quite good, but I don't know how much the rent is." Chen Jia said as he looked around.

Su Yao walked to the wall beside her and knocked gently: "This wall looks very solid. If it is repaired a little, it will definitely look brand new."

Lin Wan ran to the backyard curiously to check. After a while, her voice came from the backyard: "Come quickly, there is a well in the backyard, it is convenient to use water."

Chen Jia and Su Yao smiled at each other and walked towards the backyard. The backyard was not big, but there were several big trees planted there. There was an open space under the trees that could be used to store goods. The well was located in the corner of the yard, and the water in the well was clear.

"It seems that this shop has many good points. We might as well talk to the owner of the shop." Chen Jia said.

So the three of them began to ask around for the whereabouts of the shop owner. After some twists and turns, they finally found an old man in the teahouse next door and learned that he was the owner of the shop. Chen Jia politely bowed to the old man and explained her purpose: "Old man, we have taken a fancy to your shop and would like to rent it to do paper business. What do you think?"

The old man raised his head and looked at the three young women in front of him, with a hint of doubt in his eyes: "Why do you young ladies want to do paper business? This is not an easy job."

Chen Jia smiled and explained, "Old man, we have loved poetry, calligraphy and painting since childhood, and have a deep affection for paper and ink. Now we see that although there are many paper shops in the capital, there are still many shortcomings. We want to build a unique paper shop to provide better choices for literati and poets."

The old man listened and nodded slightly: "You are quite ambitious. However, I have been guarding this shop for many years, and I am reluctant to give it up."

Lin Wan said hurriedly: "Old man, we will definitely cherish this shop and keep it in good order. If you have any concerns, you may as well tell us and we can discuss it."

The old man pondered for a moment and said, "Forget it, forget it. Since you are so sincere, I will rent this shop to you. But the rent cannot be too low."

After some bargaining, the two sides finally reached an agreement. Chen Jia took out the silver note from his pocket and handed it to the old man: "Old man, this is a year's rent, please count it."

The old man took the banknote, checked it carefully, and nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, from today on, this shop is yours. I hope you can run it well."

After renting the shop, the three of them returned to the shop happily and began to discuss the decoration and purchasing matters.

"I think the store's facade needs to be renovated and replaced with a new sign that's eye-catching and grand." Lin Wan said excitedly.

Su Yao nodded in agreement: "The signboard is important, but the layout of the store also needs to be carefully designed. We can divide it into different areas and place various types of paper, pens, inkstones, etc."

After thinking for a moment, Chen Jia said, "In terms of purchasing, we cannot just limit ourselves to ordinary paper. We also need to look for some rare and high-quality paper so that we can attract more customers. At the same time, we can cooperate with some famous pen-making craftsmen to customize some exclusive pens and inks."

Lin Wan's eyes lit up: "By the way, we can also set up a tasting area in the shop for customers to try out paper and pens and ink, so that they can better choose the products that suit them."

Su Yao also put forward her own idea: "We can hold some calligraphy and painting activities and invite literati to participate. This will not only increase the popularity of the shop, but also promote business."

The three of them were discussing enthusiastically, as if they had already seen the future prosperity of the shop.

In the following days, Chen Jia and her colleagues began to prepare busily. They invited craftsmen to repair and renovate the shop. According to their requirements, the craftsmen repainted the storefront and replaced it with a beautiful signboard with "Moxiangzhai". The walls of the store were also redecorated, with some famous calligraphy and paintings hung on them, adding to the cultural atmosphere.

In terms of purchasing, Chen Jia traveled around to find high-quality paper and ink suppliers. She visited many places tirelessly and finally found several suppliers she liked. She personally selected each type of paper, from ordinary rice paper to precious gold paper, from delicate Hui ink to exquisite Hu brushes, all of which were strictly checked by her.

Lin Wan and Su Yao were busy arranging the store's furnishings. They neatly placed all kinds of paper on the shelves, categorizing them according to different types and uses. The brushes, inkstones, and inkstones were also placed in special display cabinets, with exquisite decorations that made people's eyes shine.

After a period of hard work, the decoration of "Moxiangzhai" was finally completed and all the goods were put on the shelves. On the opening day, the sun was shining brightly and the front of the shop was filled with flowers, which looked particularly festive. Chen Jia, Lin Wan and Su Yao came to the shop early, they were dressed in their best clothes, their faces were filled with excitement and anticipation.

With the sound of crisp firecrackers, "Moxiangzhai" officially opened. Many literati and scholars heard the news and came to support the store. When they walked into the shop, they were immediately attracted by the dazzling array of paper and pens.

"This gold paper is so rare and has such good quality." An old man picked up a piece of gold paper and exclaimed in admiration.

"This Hu brush is very finely crafted, and it must be easy to write with." said a young scholar.

Chen Jia and her colleagues greeted customers enthusiastically and introduced the features and uses of various products to them. Customers tried out paper and pens and ink in the tasting area, exclaiming in amazement from time to time.

The reputation of "Moxiangzhai" gradually spread, and the business was booming. Chen Jia and her colleagues were not satisfied with this. They kept looking for new sources of goods, launching new products, and regularly holding various cultural activities. With their efforts, "Moxiangzhai" became a must-visit place for literati and scholars in Beijing, and Chen Jia, Lin Wan and Su Yao also gained a full sense of accomplishment and happiness in this paper business.