In the past three years, within Xianggu County, the owners of major businesses such as pawnshops, dye workshops, pharmacies, weapon shops, gambling dens, fur stores, inns, and restaurants have either left, died, or retired. Even Hu Huanhuan from Huaying Building has stepped back, becoming a nominal owner.
The Huaying Building, which she founded singlehandedly, no longer belongs to her, though she is still in charge of managing it.
Three years ago, Ximen Yong's business already had connections with the Prefecture City over there. So, initially, when Duan Rong heard that Ximen Yong had moved his Ximen Family business to the Prefecture City, he didn't find it strange.
But now, upon careful thought, there's likely more to it. Even if there were connections with the Prefecture City, it wouldn't mean abandoning the main base entirely; at least a shop would remain here.
The Ximen Family, however, moved both the shop and the staff to the Prefecture City altogether.
