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The business world of Beijing is like a vast ocean. Chen Jia, with her passion and vision for the paper business, resolutely plunged into it. She knew that in this complex business operation, accurate account management is the key to success, and the help of an abacus master would undoubtedly become a strong wing for her career to take off. So Chen Jia embarked on a journey of search, asking around for masters who could perform miracles among the abacus beads.

One day, in the bustling central bazaar of the capital, Chen Jia was wandering among the bustling crowds and the dazzling array of shops, searching hard. Inadvertently, she heard someone mention a woman named Yang Xia, who was said to be extraordinary in the field of abacus and was considered unique. Chen Jia was overjoyed and hurriedly asked around about Yang Xia's whereabouts. After some twists and turns, she finally learned that Yang Xia often appeared in an old and quiet study in the southern part of the city.

Chen Jia was full of anticipation and carefully arranged her clothes. She was wearing a moon-white silk dress, the hem of which fluttered in the wind like flowing moonlight. She wore a lavender shawl with delicate patterns, which perfectly set off her gentle temperament. A ribbon tied around her waist made her figure more graceful. She walked lightly towards the study.

The study is located deep in a quiet alley, surrounded by green trees and a tranquil environment. Chen Jia gently pushed open the mottled door of the study, and the crisp doorbell echoed in the quiet space. The study was filled with the faint scent of ink and paper, and the bookshelves were filled with various ancient books and classics. The sunlight shone through the gaps in the windows onto the ground, forming patches of light and shadow.

In a corner of the study, Chen Jia saw a woman sitting at the table with great concentration. She was fiddling with the abacus in her hand very quickly, and the beads collided with each other, making a crisp and rhythmic sound, as if it were a unique piece of music. The woman had a delicate face, eyebrows as dark as distant black, and bright and spirited eyes, revealing a sense of concentration and persistence. She was wearing a light blue cloth skirt, simple and elegant, with her black hair neatly tied behind her head, and a few strands of hair hanging on both sides of her cheeks, adding a bit of agility. This was Yang Xia.

Chen Jia approached slowly and said softly, "Are you Yang Xia? I have heard of your great abacus skills for a long time, so I came to visit you today." Yang Xia raised her head slightly, without stopping her movements, but a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then she responded politely, "I am Yang Xia, I wonder who you are..." Chen Jia bowed and said, "I am Chen Jia, I am planning to open a paper shop in the capital, but I know that account management is not my forte. I heard that you are good at abacus, so I came to ask for your help. Perhaps we can find an opportunity for cooperation." Yang Xia stopped the abacus in her hand, stood up, smiled and said, "Miss Chen, you are too polite, please sit down."

The two sat opposite each other at the table in the study. Yang Xia poured a cup of fragrant tea for Chen Jia, and the aroma of tea rose. Chen Jia spoke first: "Miss Yang, I see that the business in the capital is prosperous, but the competition is fierce. I want to run the paper shop well, not only for profit, but also for the inheritance of paper and ink culture. But if there is a mistake in the account, I am afraid that all the previous efforts will be wasted, so I sincerely hope that Miss can join hands with me." Yang Xia gently picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said: "Miss Chen has lofty ambitions, which is admirable. But although I have some experience in abacus, I have never been involved in business operations. I don't know if I can take on this important task."

Chen Jia leaned forward slightly and looked at Yang Xia sincerely: "Miss Yang, don't be too modest. I heard that you have been studying abacus since you were young and you are very talented. I believe that with your intelligence and concentration, you will be able to quickly adapt to the complexity of business accounts. And I will fully support you and explore together." Yang Xia pondered for a moment and said, "Miss Chen, I am very grateful for your trust. However, I would like to understand your plan and vision for this paper shop first, so that I can consider whether it can be compatible with it."

Chen Jia's eyes flashed with excitement, and she began to explain in detail: "Miss Yang, I want to build a shop that integrates all kinds of high-quality paper and exquisite pens and ink. Not only do I provide good materials for writing and painting for literati and scholars, but I also hope to become a place for ordinary people to experience the charm of paper and ink culture. In terms of purchasing, I will go to various places in person to find unique and rare papers, such as the peach blossom paper from Jiangnan and the Xue Tao paper from Shu. In terms of sales, in addition to daily retail, I also plan to hold some calligraphy and painting exchange activities to attract more customers. As for account management, you need to use your superb abacus to accurately calculate costs, profits, inventory and many other matters."

Yang Xia listened attentively, nodding slightly from time to time. After Chen Jia finished speaking, she said, "Ms. Chen's plan is very comprehensive, and the account management is indeed complicated and changeable. However, I also want to try my abacus skills to see if I can cope with this business challenge." Chen Jia's heart moved, and she said, "Ms. Yang, I heard that you are good at abacus, and I am also a little confident in my calculation ability. I wonder if we can have a competition, so that I can appreciate your skills more intuitively." Yang Xia's eyes ignited a trace of fighting spirit: "Ms. Chen is interested in this, I will accompany you."

As a result, the atmosphere in the study suddenly became tense and full of expectations. Yang Xia took out two abacuses from the bookshelf nearby and handed one to Chen Jia. Chen Jia took the abacus and felt the warmth in her hands. The beads seemed to have come to life under her fingertips. Yang Xia said, "Miss Chen, how about we use the recent purchase and sale accounts of this study as a topic to compete in calculating the profit and inventory balance?" Chen Jia nodded and agreed, "Very good."

With the word "start", the two people's fingers danced quickly on the abacus. The sound of beads colliding came one after another, interweaving into one. Chen Jia was fully focused, quickly calculating various data in her mind, moving the beads flexibly with her fingers, and reciting the calculation formula from time to time. Yang Xia was also calm and composed, her eyes were focused and firm, and the beads were shuttled like flowing water under her manipulation, the speed was amazing.

After a while, Chen Jia got the result first. She looked up and looked at Yang Xia. Yang Xia also stopped her movements almost at the same time. The two smiled at each other. Yang Xia said, "Miss Chen is really smart. Her calculation speed and accuracy are admirable." Chen Jia smiled modestly and said, "Miss Yang is the real master. I only know the basics. Your abacus skills have really opened my eyes today."

This competition gave the two of them a deep understanding of each other's abilities and brought them one step closer. Chen Jia struck while the iron was hot and said, "Miss Yang, after this competition, I am more convinced that if you can cooperate with me, we can definitely make a name for ourselves in this commercial area of ​​the capital. What do you think?" Yang Xia put down her abacus, her eyes gleaming, "Miss Chen, talking to you, I deeply feel your sincerity and determination. I am also attracted by your paper shop plan and am willing to give it a try."

Chen Jia was overjoyed, stood up and said, "Miss Yang, that's great! With your help, my paper shop is thriving. From now on, we will be partners, sharing happiness and difficulties." Yang Xia also stood up and said with a smile, "Miss Chen, you are too kind. I also look forward to writing this business chapter with you."

From that day on, Chen Jia and Yang Xia became closely connected. They worked together to prepare for the opening of the paper shop. Yang Xia managed the accounts in an orderly manner with her abacus skills. Chen Jia focused on the operation and expansion of the shop. The two complemented each other.