In the teahouse.
Zheng Ruqian and Fang Heng sat next to Jiang Sheng, politely picked up a cup of tea and tasted it.
"Second brother and third brother, how are you?" Jiang Sheng held his chin, with little stars in his eyes.
What else?
Returning just after they had a cup of tea meant that there was no cooperation agreement at all.
However, this was all expected. Xu Mo was not surprised, and Zheng Ruqian was not discouraged.
They drank the tea in the cups like dogs chewing peonies, and then sat on the ground silently.
For a while we talked about what we had and what we didn't have, for a while we mentioned the hospital exam in August, and for a while we lamented how expensive things are in Fucheng, with a cup of tea costing ten cents.
After about a stick of incense, a second brother rushed out from Fucheng Youranju, looking left and right, as if he was looking for someone.
Xu Mo put down the tea cup and raised the corners of his mouth, "Second brother, here he comes."
Zheng Ruqian tidied up his appearance and walked to the street with Fang Heng in a swagger.
The younger brother, who had been disappointed just now, saw him and was immediately surprised, "This... this young master."
Zheng Ruqian felt so comfortable that he couldn't help but say "Ah~~~".
In the past, others called him "little thing", "little kid", and "hairy boy". This was the first time someone called him such a noble word as "gongzi".
Zheng Ruqian was so satisfied that his pores were trembling, and he even forgot to reply.
Fang Heng silently stretched out his hand and slapped his buttocks.
Zheng Ruqian came back to his senses and smiled calmly and generously, "What's the matter?"
"Sir, we just fried and fried your bacon. Because of its unusual aroma and taste, it won the favor of several regular customers. Our shopkeeper would like to negotiate with you to buy dozens of kilograms of bacon." All smiles.
"Only a few dozen kilograms?" Zheng Ruqian was a little disappointed, "Then we may have to wait a little longer. We have a cooperation with Youranju of Xieyang County for five hundred kilograms, and we have to supply it to Xieyang County first."
The younger brother was stunned.
This and this, the shopkeeper thought that if it was just a few dozen kilograms, these two little brats would be pissed off and grateful.
Who would have thought that people don't care at all.
"I, I, I... I'm going to discuss it with the shopkeeper." The second brother ran back to Youranju as fast as if he had been chased by a dog.
Zheng Ruqian curled his lips, straightened his clothes, and suddenly sighed, "Third brother, I think I should spend a lot of money on clothes."
Just this fine cloth robe is a bit unworthy of the title of "Master".
Even if he couldn't afford something as luxurious as the young master of the Jiang family, he would at least have a satin gown.
When I thought about myself, I changed my outfit and walked gracefully on the street, attracting the love of all the people.
You said something to them, and I called out to them.
"Master, Master, Master."
Zheng Ruqian was giggling when he was slapped again by Leng Buding, only to realize that the second brother had already screamed until his voice was almost hoarse.
"Sir, I've already reported to the shopkeeper. He said it's also five hundred pounds." The second brother looked puzzled, "What happened to you just now? You called many times but there was no response."
Zheng Ruqian shut his mouth.
How could he answer? Did you say you were dreaming in broad daylight?
That would be too detrimental to his image as a young master.
"Five hundred kilograms is fine. We need to sign a contract and pay a deposit. It will be delivered to your door in about twenty days." Zheng Ruqian returned to being serious.
Fang Heng was behind him and turned his head helplessly.
Just in time to see a pure black figure, he quickly dodged behind the shelf selling goods.
If it were anywhere else, Fang Heng would have thought it was just dazzling, but this was Fucheng, the Fucheng where the Wang family lived. Such a sneaky figure made Fang Heng's head ring with alarms.
Not long after the meeting, Zheng Ruqian came out happily with the deposit and contract.
"Third brother, let's go."
The two brothers entered the teahouse and slapped the deposit of two taels of silver on the table.
"Wow, second brother is so awesome. The deal was concluded so quickly." There were more stars in Jiang Sheng's eyes.
Zheng Ruqian was almost floating in the sky, "Who made my bacon so rare?"
Because of its rarity, deliciousness, and uniqueness, even the arrogant Youranju in Fucheng was willing to order five hundred pounds in one go.
On the contrary, no one wants the food.
But it doesn't matter, it's summer now, and you can buy vegetables everywhere, so Zheng Ruqian's dishes seem mediocre. Only in winter, the various fresh vegetables shipped from far away places are rare in major restaurants.
The brothers and sisters stood up, and Jiang Sheng neatly put the two taels of deposit into his small purse.
Now it depends on whether Zhang Qiquan has found a suitable place.
They return to the place where they first separated.
The carriage was still tied in place, and Liu Cui and Zhang Xianglian were standing beside it, discussing something.
Liu Cui's eyes lit up when she saw the children coming back, "It's just the right time. My husband has found three places and is considering which one to choose."
She presented the drawings.
Zheng Ruqian took it with both hands, and several other little heads came over, forming a circle.
The first place is on a conspicuous street. There is a store in the front where you can sell things, and a second courtyard in the back that can be used as a workshop. The advantage is that it can expand the sales of bacon, but the disadvantage is that the price is too expensive.
It actually costs fifty taels of silver a year.
It took up all of Zheng Ruqian's budget. What about labor, purchasing, and buying materials?
Forget it, let’s look at the second part.
The courtyard is much larger than the first one, but the place is too remote, almost at the city gate. It is suitable for a workshop, but it is not worth living in. It costs twenty taels of silver a year.
The third place is between the first and second places. It is an expanded yard based on a two-entry house. It is very large and spacious. It is said that the original owner used it to grow flowers, but later the owner got married and the servants left the house. , and has been out of control since then.
The advantage is that it is not expensive. Such a large place and a two-story yard only cost thirty taels of silver a year. The disadvantage is that the house has been in disrepair for a long time and no one has lived in it for about ten years.
Zheng Ruqian clasped his hands together and slammed the drawing shut.
Along with several other children, they said in unison, "The third place."
What's wrong with it being in disrepair? People can live in a ruined temple. As long as they can repair it, it will be a good house.
"Let's go see it on the spot together." Xu Mo suggested.
After Zhang Qiquan limped over with Yaren, they drove the carriage to the third house.
This is an elegant villa. I heard that the original owner also had status, but later passed away, and the deed of the house fell into the hands of relatives, who rented it out.
I heard that the original owner loved flowers, and I felt it was true as soon as I entered. There are flower stems, climbing pergolas, and stretching dead branches everywhere in this house. Even after more than ten years, it still retains its original attitude.
Fang Heng followed behind his brothers, stroking the traces of time on the wall with one hand, and suddenly remembered that the main courtyard of the Fang family in Fengjing was always full of flowers and glowing clouds.
Mother often lay in the rocking chair, smelling the fragrance of flowers, while listening to people read about the war situation on the frontier.
When she heard the good news from her father, she would smile slightly, then sigh and whisper, "When can I come back..."
When no one noticed, Fang Heng's eyes were filled with tears.
