meaning of rose

Lin Wanrong no longer cared about the matter of qipao and lingerie. As for the sanitary pads, let the mother and daughter figure it out. Discussing such matters with these two women might be stimulating, but some awkwardness was inevitable.

Lin Wanrong then shifted his entire focus to the perfume. Perfume was truly a wonderful thing. The fact that he only took a 50% profit was solely due to the face of the Second Miss. Thinking about the Second Miss, he felt somewhat strange. He hadn't seen that little girl for quite a few days now, wondering how she was.

Men were indeed fickle. When they were around, you didn't want them, but once they were gone, you couldn't help but feel regret. Lin Wanrong shook his head, thinking he was indeed a bit too sentimental.

With Xiao Yuruo's promise, the perfume business was finally set to take off, bringing great joy to Lin Wanrong's heart.

According to his plan, the perfume workshop needed to have a few loyal individuals. The proportions of clover and petals, the blend of spices, alcohol, and water—all these were core secrets. Except for himself, everyone else would only have knowledge of one part. They wouldn't be informed of the entire process, ensuring that even if several people collaborated, they wouldn't necessarily be able to decipher the perfume formula. In this age lacking patent protection, this was the only way.

As for the personnel, Fubo, of course, was to be included. Also, the one who had accompanied Fubo in selecting him to enter the residence, a skilled craftsman who claimed to be a "Sai Lu Ban" (Master Carpenter), and the honest young man who had entered the residence with him, Xiao Feng. Lin Wanrong trusted him as well. Additionally, he would have Fubo pick a few skilled craftsmen to establish the workshop.

Lin Wanrong went to find Xiao Feng. It had been a while since they last met, and seeing Lin Wanrong, Xiao Feng was naturally excited. Lin Wanrong simply mentioned that the Young Miss had instructed him to have Xiao Feng assist with matters, and Xiao Feng readily agreed.

The day's activities were indeed plentiful. Lin Wanrong worked tirelessly for the money-making venture, discussing the establishment of the workshop with Fubo. After Fubo listened to Lin Wanrong's plan, he summoned the other two old men to discuss further. Preliminary ideas were formed on how to extract essence from flower petals and clover, how to filter impurities, and how to refine and distill. Lin Wanrong even drew a mechanical sketch, which he gave to the Master Carpenter for review. With his experience, the Master Carpenter pointed out many shortcomings, boosting Lin Wanrong's confidence.

By evening, Feng Xian sent over her business card again. Lin Wanrong was also thinking about the opening of the restaurant, so he went to look for her.

Two days without seeing Qin Xian'er, she seemed somewhat haggard. Lin Wanrong entered and greeted her, "Miss Xian'er, have you been well these days?"

Qin Xian'er had a smile on her face, yet it seemed burdened. She glanced at Lin Wanrong and said, "Young Master, there's something I need to ask you."

"What is it? Miss Xian'er, your words carry such weight," Lin Wanrong said with a deliberate smile.

Qin Xian'er bit her silver teeth gently and said, "Young Master, please leave the Xiao family as soon as possible."

"Why is that?" Lin Wanrong wondered. He had just reached an agreement with the Xiao family today and was preparing for a grand venture. Why would he leave at this time?

"Young Master, I can't say much. In any case, it's for your own good. Leaving the Xiao family soon will bring you only benefits, no harm. Please believe me," Qin Xian'er said firmly.

Lin Wanrong, seeing her serious expression and unable to discern any falsehood, asked, "Miss Xian'er, has something happened to the Xiao family?"

"No, nothing," Qin Xian'er replied, blinking her eyes. She didn't dare to look into his eyes directly. "Young Master, don't ask too much. It's for your own good. You will understand in the future."

Lin Wanrong, unsure of her intentions, knew Qin Xian'er for quite some time. She had some feelings for him, so he didn't believe she would harm him. However, Qin Xian'er hadn't made herself clear, and Lin Wanrong, being stubborn, couldn't leave the Xiao family at this moment. He shook his head and remained silent.

Sighing, Qin Xian'er glanced at him, knowing she couldn't persuade him. She chose to stay silent. Qin Xian'er seemed uneasy today, and after Lin Wanrong watched the performance of the two maidservants again, informing them about the opening date, he bid farewell. When Qin Xian'er sent him out, she looked at him with a hesitant expression.

Xiao Qingxuan was also early today. Seeing him return, her face showed some delight, but it faded in an instant. Looking at him with a faint smile, she said, "You're back."

Lin Wanrong thought about the matter with Qin Xian'er tonight and pondered whether to tell Xiao Qingxuan. He knew Xiao Qingxuan paid attention to Qin Xian'er, and if he told her, it might cause some trouble. But considering Qin Xian'er's loyalty and his promise to keep it a secret, if he told Xiao Qingxuan, he would indeed be a real scoundrel.

Deciding not to complicate matters, Lin Wanrong smiled and replied, "Miss Xiao, it's been a while. You've become more beautiful."

Xiao Qingxuan's heart skipped a beat at his words. She retorted, "What are you staring at me for? Do you think I'll accept flattery so easily? Perhaps you've done something dishonest."

Lin Wanrong burst into laughter. "Haha, Miss Xiao, you're not my wife. Even if I did something dishonest, it has nothing to do with you. It only concerns my sweetheart Qiaoxiao."

He laughed a few times more and said, "You left me a message yesterday. I saw it. In the future, don't use Yunjin for writing. It's a waste of material. Just use a piece of white paper."

Blushing slightly, Xiao Qingxuan gave him a disdainful look, thinking that he was quite the talkative person, and she couldn't be bothered to argue with him.

From his cabinet, Lin Wanrong took out the newly crafted perfume and selected one. "This is considered the first batch. It's a gift for you."

Xiao Qingxuan's eyes lit up. "This is already successfully formulated?" She eagerly took the small bottle from him, uncorked it, and a delightful fragrance filled the air. The scent was distant and lingering, precisely the kind she liked.

"Is this the scent of jasmine?" Xiao Qingxuan held the perfume, her face beaming.

"Yes, it's a jasmine-scented perfume. Since you

 like light fragrances, this one suits you well," Lin Wanrong said with a smile. Following the principle of smelling fragrance to identify a woman, this Miss Xiao seemed to be a woman of modest desires, making this light jasmine fragrance perfect for her.

"How did you know? Is this thing really called perfume? Although the name seems tacky, it's quite fitting," Xiao Qingxuan said with a smile.

Having spent a long time interacting with Lin Wanrong, discussing everything from politics to everyday matters, she quite enjoyed it, but today's joy seemed unparalleled.

Seeing her smile, Lin Wanrong also felt a bit pleased. There seemed to be some inexplicable affection between him and Xiao Qingxuan. Although she had never said anything, their interactions were natural. For a moment, Lin Wanrong hesitated, unsure about what this girl was thinking.

"Well, Miss Xiao, our homeland has no trading ports with Britain or France, right?" Since the foreign missionaries had arrived in Great Hua's land, he planned to sell the lingerie, bras, and even the perfume to the Europeans. Damn it, he would make money from these Westerners.

"We don't have any trading ports with them. But I heard that some places along the coast engage in private trading. Their ships often sail to Jiaoku Goryeo, but I haven't heard of any going to Britain or France. By the way, within Jiangsu Province, Zhenjiang has a seaport," Xiao Qingxuan answered, showing considerable interest in these political matters. Lin Wanrong asked, and she responded readily.

Seeing Lin Wanrong in contemplation, Xiao Qingxuan stopped talking. She watched him think quietly, feeling a sense of tranquility in her heart.

After a while, Lin Wanrong nodded and smiled at Xiao Qingxuan. "I've strayed a bit off-topic. Do you want this rose-scented perfume?"

Xiao Qingxuan asked with curiosity, "Why? Don't you want to give it to me?" Seeing him hesitate, she added, "Honestly, I've only brewed one bottle of this rose perfume for now. Moreover, roses have a somewhat deep meaning. I plan to give this first bottle to a very important woman in my life. In this world, she means a lot to me."

Xiao Qingxuan's heart jumped suddenly. She thought, "I didn't expect him to know the meaning of roses. But what does he mean by a very important woman? Is he suggesting something?"

Blushing slightly, she hesitated and asked, "I know. Have you found a woman you're interested in?"

Thinking of the adorable little girl Qiaoxiao, Lin Wanrong couldn't help but smile. "Yes, I have. She's a silly little maid. This rose perfume is for her."

Seeing his expression of longing, Xiao Qingxuan couldn't understand why she suddenly felt a trace of subtle loss. She was surprised, wondering, "What's wrong with me? Since meeting him again, I've been happy to see him every day, and occasionally teasing him felt enjoyable. Could it be that I have some feelings for him?"

She came from a noble background, educated and disciplined, with little desire for romance. She looked at him with a faint smile, shaking her head to dispel the fleeting thoughts, and said casually, "Oh, I see. Congratulations to you. Is she a young lady from a certain family?"

Lin Wanrong, who initially thought she had feelings for him, saw her natural expression and realized that his charm wasn't enough. Perhaps he could only captivate the heart of the little maid Qiaoxiao.

He didn't want to dwell on it and simply smiled. "Not someone else, just as I mentioned to you before, the little maid who runs a restaurant, Qiaoxiao."