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Su Qingyan stood by the battlements. A gentle breeze blew by, and her light blue, modified, fitted cheongsam clung tightly to her body, perfectly showcasing her slender waist and aloof, ethereal气质.

With her movements, the high slit of her cheongsam revealed a dazzling glimpse of her snow-white legs.

She turned on the action camera, her voice cool and clear, and began her routine explanation.

"Pingyao Ancient City was first built during the reign of King Xuan of the Western Zhou Dynasty. In the third year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty, it underwent a large-scale expansion on the basis of the old city, forming the main layout we see today."

"The entire ancient city is designed to resemble a tortoise, with the south gate as the head, the north gate as the tail, and the four east and west gates as the feet. The crisscrossing streets and alleys within the city are considered to be the patterns on the tortoise's back."

Pingyao, along with Langzhong, Lijiang, and Shexian, is known as one of the four best-preserved ancient cities in China. It is also the only ancient county town that has successfully applied for World Cultural Heritage status as a whole.

Xu An'an leaned over the crenellations of the city wall and looked down. As she leaned over, the majestic G-level mountain peak was instantly lifted up by the edge of the crenellations, but she herself was completely unaware of it.

After listening to Su Qingyan's explanation, Xu An'an concluded, "So it's a big turtle lying down."

Shen Zhiwei adjusted her silver half-rimmed glasses and promptly corrected herself: "Spirit Turtle."

"Okay, the deluxe premium version of the giant tortoise."

"..."

Shen Zhiwei didn't know how to respond for a moment.

Wang Ye raised his camera and captured her expression as Xu An'an forcefully controlled her.

"On his first day with the team, Director Shen began to doubt his career."

"Delete it."

"Important team data, do not delete."

The five people walked slowly along the city wall from south to east.

The afternoon sun bathed the ancient city in a warm golden light, and the courtyards, archways, and streets under the city walls unfolded in a staggered pattern.

Once she reached a spot with a wide view, Xu An'an immediately got into work mode.

She ran to the edge of the battlements to straighten the hem of her pink miniskirt and made a peace sign with her hand.

Wang Ye put down his camera: "Put your hand down, don't make it look like a village tour group."

"Then what should I put out?"

"Stand sideways, with your back against the city wall, and look into the distance."

Xu An'an adjusted her movements to the side as instructed, her white sun-protective clothing half-open, revealing a pink tight-fitting tank top that outlined her breathtakingly full curves. Beneath her pink short skirt, her fair thighs were crossed, creating a striking contrast between her sweet and energetic demeanor and her ample assets.

Wang Ye pressed the shutter.

Click.

The photo freezes in time.

Xu An'an ran over to check the finished product. As her petite body moved, a violent surge of energy erupted, and her big eyes instantly lit up.

"This one's absolutely amazing!"

"I'm going to use it as my WeChat Moments background!"

Liu Ruoxi also walked to the edge of the city wall. A gentle breeze blew by, and her deep purple tight-fitting bodycon dress accentuated her mature waist and hip curves, making them extremely eye-catching.

She raised her hand to tidy her long hair behind her ear, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Wang Ye.

"Little brother, big sister wants some too."

"Taking photos will incur a fee."

"I'll give you a massage tonight~" Liu Ruoxi's voice rose at the end.

"make a deal."

Shen Zhiwei stood to the side, her brow twitching slightly.

"Does your team usually trade like this?"

Su Qingyan said calmly, "You'll get used to it."

Xu An'an immediately raised her hand in protest: "No, Sister Ruoxi is bidding against each other in private again. I demand that the company disclose the pricing of the photography service."

Wang Ye picked up his camera and began taking pictures of Liu Ruoxi.

"You don't have pricing power."

"I'm in charge of the team's risk control!"

"The scope of risk control work does not include hindering the chairman from accepting orders."

Xu An'an was so angry that her G-grade weapon was heaving violently, but she couldn't bear to leave the perfect vantage point, so she could only pull Su Qingyan to join the group photo.

The five walked along the city wall to the vicinity of Yunlu Fengqing Street and then exited the city.

The bluestone path stretches forward, with large patches of green vines climbing on the gray brick walls on both sides.

South Street was bustling with people, lined with banks, security escort agencies, pawnshops, pharmacies, vinegar shops, and lacquerware stores.

The tangy aroma of aged vinegar, the meaty fragrance of restaurants, and the sweetness of street food blend together, creating an exceptionally authentic and vibrant atmosphere.

As soon as Xu An'an stepped into South Street, her nose began to navigate automatically.

"I smell beef."

"Director Xu, did your sense of smell evolve specifically for eating?"

"This is the professionalism of a top-notch foodie."

At noon, the five of them sat down at Hongwuji Restaurant on South Street.

Wang Ye ordered braised beef in aged vinegar, yellow millet jelly, Pingyao beef soup, and oat noodles, plus Pingyao bowl-shaped rice cakes and a copper hot pot.

As soon as all the dishes were served, Xu An'an transformed into a ruthless rice-eating machine.

She picked up a piece of braised beef in vinegar and put it in her mouth. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sour aroma of the aged vinegar was not overpowering, but rather made the meat flavor even richer.

"tasty!"

Xu An'an immediately gave a thumbs up: "This beef is amazing!"

Wang Ye picked up a piece of yellow millet cake; it was soft and chewy with a sweet date flavor.

"Everywhere you go, you announce that the local cuisine is the best."

"Because they all work very hard."

After Xu An'an finished speaking, she picked up a large mouthful of oat noodles for herself.

Liu Ruoxi slowly tasted a bite of beef, her red lips lightly touching the tip of her chopsticks, her slightly tilted posture making her E-cup curves almost spill out: "The vinegar flavor is very authentic, it's not just using sourness to mask the meat's savory taste."

Shen Zhiwei took out her phone to check the restaurant's information. She sat up straight, and her expression behind her silver-rimmed glasses was as serious as if she were conducting a background check on a project.

Wang Ye was speechless: "Director Shen, do you have to check references before even having a meal?"

"I'm just checking to see if it's making false claims."

"Adults shouldn't work so hard."

"Professional habits".

Su Qingyan took a sip of beef soup and said softly, "Wang Ye's medicinal cuisine has more layers, but the local flavor here is very distinct."

Wang Ye raised his chin: "I agree with the conclusion drawn by the professional judges!"

After lunch, the group headed straight for Rishengchang Exchange Shop.

Rishengchang's storefront is not extravagant; in fact, it appears rather understated among the shops on South Street.

But it was this unassuming door that ushered in a new era in China's financial history.

Entering the front yard, the ground is paved with blue bricks, and the counter and accounting room were built on the east and west sides respectively.

A staff member in a long gown is behind the counter, explaining to tourists the draft writing and security system.

Shen Zhiwei immediately switched into professional mode.

Rishengchang was founded in the third year of the Daoguang Emperor's reign in the Qing Dynasty, which is 1823.

"Before the emergence of banks, merchants had to carry large amounts of silver when doing business in other places. Not only were the transportation costs high, but they also had to face bandits and risks along the way."

"Rishengchang pioneered the intercity remittance model, where customers deposit money in one location and can withdraw the corresponding amount in another location by presenting a draft and a security code."

Xu An'an stood in front of the counter and listened attentively.

A few seconds later, she concluded: "An ancient version of online banking."

Shen Zhiwei wanted to refute, but after thinking for two seconds, she nodded gently.

"This can be understood in principle, but it relies on a semicolon network, a credit system, and manual encryption."

Wang Ye chimed in, "There's no verification code; you just have to memorize the password."

The staff member added with a smile, "Back then, money exchange houses would use verses to correspond to the month, date, and tael of silver, making it very difficult for outsiders to decipher even if they obtained the draft."

The group crossed the front yard and arrived at the exchange hall.

The four large characters "汇通天下" (meaning "Connecting the World") are prominently displayed in the center.

The display case contains bills of exchange, ledgers, seals, and secret code templates.

A thin draft connects to a nationwide business network.

Su Qingyan stopped in front of the biographical display board of Lei Lutai.

Lei Lutai started as a shop assistant in a paint store and eventually founded China's first bank, handling hundreds of millions of taels of silver throughout his life.

However, he and the second manager, Mao Honghui, were once close friends, but later they parted ways due to conflicts in their business philosophies.

Su Qingyan looked at it for a moment and said softly, "Two people work together to make something big, but in the end they still drift apart."

She said this without looking at anyone.

Wang Ye stood beside her, his gaze fixed on the display board.

"It's normal for people to get separated if they're going in different directions."

"As long as you have walked together earnestly, it was not a wasted journey."

Su Qingyan turned her head to look at him, her cool eyes flickering slightly.

She didn't say anything more, but took half a step closer to Wang Ye, and a faint, elegant fragrance lingered around Wang Ye's nose.

After leaving Rishengchang, the group continued to Xietongqing Money Exchange.

Xietongqing has five courtyards, but it is truly famous for its underground vault.

The group walked down the narrow stone steps.

The stone steps were very steep, and dim wall lamps were embedded in the walls on both sides. The stone slabs underfoot were smooth and shiny from being trodden by countless tourists.

At the end, the space suddenly opened up.

A fairly large underground vault came into view.

The wooden shelves around the room were filled with imitation gold ingots and silver ingots, and a thick wooden pillar with a golden dragon coiled around it stood in the center.

The guide explained, "This is the Divine Dragon Pillar. Many tourists like to touch it to get some good fortune."

No sooner had she finished speaking than Xu An'an rushed over.

She hugged the dragon pillar with both hands, her whole body almost pressed against it, and touched it very carefully from top to bottom. Her amazing fullness, wrapped in a tight little tank top, squeezed against the pillar to create a breathtakingly soft curve.

"May wealth come!"

"May wealth come!"

"Help me break the cauldron!"

Wang Ye looked at it and felt that this scene was somewhat familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere before.

He immediately took out his action camera and aimed it at her to record the entire scene, which was incredibly visually impactful.

"After Director Xu entered the underground vault, his financial desires became completely uncontrollable."

"You can touch it too."

Xu An'an grabbed Wang Ye's wrist and pressed his hand onto the dragon pillar. The touch between their fingertips was warm and soft: "Let's get rich together."

"I'm already very rich."

"Then you'll be even richer."

Liu Ruoxi also reached out and touched the dragon pillar. Her bodycon skirt outlined an extremely alluring back view. She said with a smile, "Sister doesn't ask to get rich. Sister only asks to find a man who is willing to let sister spend money."

As she spoke, her piercing gaze landed aggressively on Wang Ye, her meaningful look seeming to want to peel him apart.

Wang Ye remained expressionless: "Sister Ruoxi, you've already specified your wish by name."

Xu An'an immediately squeezed between the two: "Wish invalid, make another one."

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(There will be an extra chapter tonight. Thank you all for your support!)

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