From what this woman said, it seems that there is still a history of suffering in Gu Yue Town.
Zhou Yaoniang was just ready to listen and asked, "How do you say this?"
The woman did not answer immediately. She glanced at the reed marsh outside the town, seeming to be at a loss.
But when she was about to speak, the woman's husband seemed to have seen something he shouldn't have seen. He suddenly walked out quickly, and angrily scolded the woman, "Why don't you pack your things quickly?" What are you talking about!"
The woman was shocked by her husband's rebuke.
She said no more, just wiped the table silently.
However, when her husband left, she couldn't help but look at Zhou Yaoniang. While packing up the things in her hands, she lowered her voice and said, "Girl, all in all, this Guyue Town is not a good place. Don't stay here for too long." "
Zhou Yaoniang didn't say much after hearing this. She just smiled and nodded.
As soon as the woman left, Manager Qin of Baocheng Trading Company, who had accompanied Zhou Yaoniang, immediately said, "This country woman is really good at pretending. She may have realized that the girl is here to do business. I’m afraid that the girl will steal her business, so I’m just pretending to be a ghost here.”
After listening to Manager Qin's words, Zhou Yaoniang just smiled and said nothing.
Afterwards, seeing that everyone on her side had almost finished their breakfast, Zhou Yaoniang got up and left the breakfast stall.
It's already ten o'clock in the morning. Read the book
This is obviously an excellent time to do business, but there are still only a handful of shops along the way that are open, and some shops are even in ruins because they have not been in business for a long time.
There were only a few pedestrians walking on the street.
Zhou Yaoniang only stopped in front of the shop closest to the reed marsh.
At this time, the door of the shop was open, and the people in the house were busy moving things into the carriage.
It seems that this is also a store that is preparing to move.
Under the wine bar outside the shop, a short, fat boss with a rat-like face was pacing back and forth under the wine bar, looking around from time to time.
He looked very anxious and uneasy.
However, after seeing Zhou Yaoniang's carriage from a distance, his eyebrows immediately relaxed.
He hurriedly greeted him with joy in his eyes. After the carriage stopped, the boss immediately waited beside the carriage happily.
After Zhou Yaoniang, who was wearing a veil in the carriage, and a middle-aged man wearing a royal blue satin shirt got out of the carriage at the same time.
The merchant immediately said happily, "Are you Manager Qin from Baocheng Trading Company and Mrs. Zhou, the merchant?"
Hearing what the merchant said, Manager Qin smiled and said, "It's us. Are you Mr. Lei?"
Facing Manager Qin's question, Mr. Lei immediately nodded and said in a low voice and humbly, "That's the villain. Please come in quickly."
After hearing what the other party said, Manager Qin did not go in immediately. He just glanced at Zhou Yaoniang and said, "Girl, this is the owner of this shop, Boss Lei. Do you want to go in and take a look."
Zhou Yaoniang nodded naturally when she heard this.
However, when she entered, she still saw the carriage at the door being neatly packed.
Zhou Yaoniang was somewhat surprised: "Boss Lei, why are you guys packing your luggage now?"
When Boss Lei heard Zhou Yaoniang's words, he immediately said something he had thought of for a long time. He only said in a low voice, "It's not my fault, we are also in a hurry to return to the countryside. If this were not the case, I would really be reluctant to do this." Sell my shop at a low price."
After listening to Boss Lei's words, Zhou Yaoniang nodded in understanding.
Then Zhou Yaoniang raised her feet and walked inside again.
Manager Qin, who came with Zhou Yaoniang later, immediately winked at Boss Lei.
Boss Lei, who had just wiped the sweat with his sleeves, realized that Zhou Yaoniang had entered the shop. Boss Lei immediately trotted and followed diligently.
He whispered, "My shop originally sold antique calligraphy and paintings, books and rare paintings. These shelves are all
It was purchased last year, and the store was renovated last year. If the girl wants to start this business again. Almost no decoration is needed. "
After hearing the boss's words, Zhou Yaoniang chuckled. She looked around the shop and nodded as if she was very satisfied with the shop.
Manager Qin then added, "This shop is large and there are several rooms connected to the backyard. The girl can arrange two servant rooms and just build a large common room. You can also live in Boss Lei and his wife." The original room downstairs. The backyard can also accommodate a dozen of you. In this way, the girl does not have to rent another house."
Hearing this, Zhou Yaoniang seemed very surprised, "Really? Can you take me over to have a look?"
Manager Qin smiled and said, "Of course it won't be a problem."
After the words fell, Manager Qin only looked at Boss Lei and winked. Boss Lei nodded gratefully to Manager Qin, and then he immediately led Zhou Yaoniang to the second floor of the shop.
Although the decoration on the second floor is ordinary, it is also comfortable. There are three or four rooms inside and outside the house. One is a bedroom, and a small side room in the middle holds a couch. It seems to be where the maids and women keep watch at night on weekdays. The outermost room is also the largest. It looks like a reception area. Next to the outermost room is a study room.
Although the room on the second floor is not as grand as the one in the house, it is still small and well-equipped.
Moreover, most of the furniture here has not been moved and looks new. They will not need to rearrange it when the boss leaves.
Zhou Yaoniang listened to the boss' introduction to the layout of the second floor and looked at the layout of the room. She seemed very satisfied with everything.
After that, the boss took Zhou Yaoniang to look at the backyard. Although the layout of the backyard was simple, it was quite suitable. There was an ancient well in the center of the courtyard, and some miscellaneous tools were placed outside. Among the several rooms inside, one is a kitchen, one is a firewood shed, one is a latrine, and the other two can be used as accommodation for male and female servants. However, with this arrangement, it may be a little crowded. But now everything is tense, but there is no other solution.
After visiting the house, Zhou Yaoniang followed the store owner out of the house.
When we arrived at the main hall, a waiter had already brought tea and placed it in the living room.
While the shopkeeper arranged for Zhou Yaoniang to have tea, he asked Zhou Yaoniang what he thought of his shop.
"Ms. Zhou, what do you think of my shop?"
Facing Boss Lei's question, Zhou Yaoniang took a sip of tea, and then said calmly, "Boss Lei's store is naturally good, and I think it's very suitable."
Upon hearing this, Boss Lei immediately showed an overjoyed expression, "Mrs. Zhou, Manager Qin, do you want to see my shop?"
Not wanting to make the other party overjoyed, Zhou Yaoniang frowned and said, "Boss Lei, I naturally have no objection to your shop. I even feel that if your shop is sold normally, it will definitely cost more than this price."
"However, I have also looked at the business environment outside. Boss Lei, eight out of ten shops here are closed, and there are only a few pedestrians on the road. If there is no one here, there will be no business. You said I am definitely not here for nothing. It’s for business.”
Hearing Zhou Yaoniang immediately point to the key point, Boss Lei didn't know what to do for a moment.
However, he still said dryly, "It's too early in the morning, and there won't be more customers until the afternoon..."
However, before he finished speaking, Manager Qin of the trading company immediately gave him a wink, telling him to shut up.
After that, Manager Qin replaced Boss Lei and said, "Mrs. Zhou, the business in Guyue Town is seasonal. Of course you can't see anything now. But when spring comes, more and more scholars will participate in the spring festival." , I can’t win your business even if I keep it, Boss Lei, am I right?”
Now that Boss Lei had the help of Manager Qin, he naturally followed the words and said, "Yes, in spring and autumn, the business in our store is very good. At that time, there were the most people, all of whom went to Beijing to take the exam. Scholars love to read, and our store has made a year's money from these two seasons.
, the annual net profit is not to mention more than 100,000 taels of silver, but it can also make a profit of at least tens of thousands of silver. It's not a loss for you to buy my shop. "
After hearing Boss Lei's words, Zhou Yaoniang still didn't reply. Instead, Manager Qin said, "Ms. Zhou, I think what Boss Lei said is right. Such a good store is rare, and I have it on my hands." It’s such a good house. Do you want it? Others are still asking about this shop. And if you feel there is no business during the week, you can rent it to others during the off-season.”
Hearing what Manager Qin said, Zhou Yaoniang finally said, "Manager Qin, what you said is very good, but the business is really bleak these days. There are so many people waiting to eat, so I can only do this." Money, we have to wait a few more months to start a business. You asked me to buy this shop for 200 taels, but I still feel it’s a bit too difficult.”...
After hearing Zhou Yaoniang's words, Manager Qin immediately smiled and said, "Mrs. Zhou, you can sell your mansion. It's a good house on Zhuque Street in the capital. I'm afraid there will be a lot of people if I price you five thousand taels." I’m chasing after you.”
Hearing what Manager Qin said, Zhou Yaoniang waved her hands, "That's not okay. It is the only inheritance left to me by my parents, and my father is just exiled. I can't let him have no home to return to."
Hearing Zhou Yaoniang's words, Manager Qin wanted to persuade him again. However, Boss Lei, who kept looking outside with a nervous expression, was in no mood to talk to Zhou Yaoniang any more. He directly said, "Ms. Zhou, How many taels of silver do you want to buy this shop?"
Seeing Boss Lei's very anxious look, Zhou Yaoniang thought that he might be able to enjoy himself more, so she looked directly at Boss Lei and said, "One hundred and fifty taels! If it can be done, I will pay you immediately, and I have it on hand." I have brought one hundred and fifty taels of silver with me, so you don’t need to bother waiting to come over to collect the money later, you can go back directly."
