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

Under the night cover of the capital's bustling and noisy city, in the inner room of the "Jinxiuxuan" silk shop, candlelight flickered and light and shadows were mottled. After a busy day, Chen Jia and Chen Jue finally found this moment of leisure, sat opposite each other, and talked about the business legend along the way, and the warmth filled the room.

Chen Jia leaned back in her chair and breathed a sigh of relief, but her face could not hide the joy and satisfaction of success. She was wearing a lilac-colored silk dress, the folds of which moved naturally with her movements, and a circle of delicate flowers embroidered with silk threads of the same color at the neckline, like stars, adding a bit of playfulness and gentleness to her. Chen Jue took off the ribbon that tied her hair during the day, and her black hair casually fell on her shoulders. She was wearing a moon-white casual dress, which was less rigorous than during the day and more casual and free.

"Sister, after checking the accounts today, you can see that our Jinxiu Xuan's profit this year is really considerable. It has more than doubled compared to last year." Chen Jue's eyes were shining with excitement, which contained both joy for the results and infinite longing for the future.

Chen Jia sat up straight, a faint smile on her lips, just like the peach blossoms in full bloom in spring, soft and moving: "Xiao Jue, it has not been easy along the way. I still remember when we first got involved in the silk business, we were just a small shop with a lot of enthusiasm, few products, few customers, and every business required a lot of thought."

Chen Jue nodded gently, lost in memories, and said slowly: "Yes, sister. At that time, in order to find a batch of high-quality silk raw materials, we ran around and visited all the silk shops and weavers around the capital. Some of those weavers made things difficult, and some raised the price, but we never gave up. Just like the time we went to the Li family weaving workshop outside the city, Mr. Li was reluctant to sell his high-quality silk to us because he thought our shop was small and not well-known. But sister, you, with your unique insights and sincere attitude towards silk, convinced him, so that we had the raw materials to make the first batch of fine silk."

Chen Jia raised her head slightly, her eyes showing determination: "I thought at the time that as long as we work hard and speak with quality, we will definitely be able to carve out a niche in the silk industry in the capital. Xiaojue, you have also made an indelible contribution. You always handle the account details and the arrangements for purchase and shipment in an orderly manner, so that I don't have to worry about anything."

Chen Jue smiled and waved her hands: "Sister, this is what I should do. If we talk about the success, it has to be your unique vision. Those novel business strategies, such as launching customized services and holding fabric knowledge lectures, are not available in other companies. They have attracted the attention of many customers at once."

Chen Jia gently stroked the hem of her skirt, her smile growing brighter. "This custom service is thanks to Yang Xia's skillful hands and ingenuity. She can always dye unique fabrics according to the customer's description and preferences, and then match them with our carefully designed styles, so that every custom customer can return home satisfied. And that lecture is also intended to let more people understand the beauty of silk and the intentions of our 'Jinxiuxuan'."

As the two were talking, Chen Jue suddenly remembered something, stood up and said, "Sister, please sit here for a while, I'll be back soon." After that, he turned and walked towards the small kitchen in the inner room.

Chen Jia looked at Chen Jue's departing back with some doubt, thinking to herself. Not long after, Chen Jue came out with a tray with a bowl of steaming noodles on it.

"Xiaojue, this is..." Chen Jia asked in surprise.

Chen Jue put the tray on the table with a smile and said, "Sister, you are busy with the business of the shop all day and often don't have time to eat properly. Today I personally went to the kitchen and made a bowl of noodles for you. Although it is not as good as the chef's, it is also my intention."

Chen Jia looked at the noodles in front of her, and a warm feeling surged in her heart. The noodles in the bowl were clearly separated and white as jade, covered with fresh green vegetables, fragrant meat sauce, and a fried golden egg. The aroma of the steaming noodles filled her nose, making her mouth water.

"Xiao Jue, you are such a thoughtful child." Chen Jia's voice was slightly choked, and her eyes were full of emotion.

Chen Jue picked up the chopsticks, stirred the noodles gently, and said, "Sister, try it. I slowly cooked this meat sauce with fresh pork and added some special sauces. It tastes quite delicious."

Chen Jia took the chopsticks, picked up a handful of noodles and put them into her mouth, chewing gently. The noodles were chewy and the aroma of the meat sauce spread in her mouth, mixed with the freshness of the vegetables and the mellowness of the poached eggs, with a rich taste that left a lasting aftertaste.

"Xiaojue, this noodle is delicious." Chen Jia praised while eating.

Chen Jue watched Chen Jia eat happily, and his heart was filled with joy: "As long as you like it, sister. I will cook it for you as long as I have time in the future."

Chen Jia raised her head and looked at Chen Jue, her eyes full of doting: "Xiao Jue, it's great to have you by my side. You deserve half of the credit for the success of Jinxiuxuan."

Chen Jue smiled and sat next to Chen Jia, saying, "Sister, we are a family and should support each other. I believe that as long as we continue to work hard, the future of Jinxiuxuan will be even brighter."

While eating noodles, the two continued to imagine the future blueprint of "Jinxiuxuan". They talked about the plan to launch more unique fabric styles in the new year, cooperate with more embroiderers and tailors to create a complete clothing series; they also planned to expand the customer base, spread the reputation of "Jinxiuxuan" to more distant places, and even establish cooperative relations with silk merchants from other places to exchange what they have.

After Chen Jia finished her noodles, Chen Jue brought her a cup of hot tea to help her get rid of the greasiness. The two sat under the candlelight and continued to share some interesting things they encountered in the shop on weekdays. For example, the picky Mrs. Zhang had extremely high requirements for every detail when customizing clothes, from the color of the fabric to the pattern, from the design of the neckline to the length of the skirt, and she revised it several times. But when she finally put on the finished product, the satisfied smile and sincere praise made them feel that all their efforts were worth it.

Let's talk about the new clerk Xiao Wang. He was clumsy and almost knocked over a piece of precious silk. He turned pale with fright. But he worked very hard, came to the shop early every day, and learned from the old clerks. Now he can greet customers and introduce goods skillfully.

Before they knew it, the night was getting late. But Chen Jia and Chen Jue were not tired at all. In this warm inner room, they were immersed in the memories of the past and the vision of the future. The company and trust between them were like the fire in this winter, warm and lasting.