Shen Shuangshuang looked helpless.
"It's because Yu Yan cares about you that I agreed to open a hotpot restaurant with you. Otherwise, why should I get involved in this matter?"
This was true. She had never thought of getting involved with these two people before.
Just because she, like the Su family, felt that Cheng Lei was not worthy of Su Yuyan.
But when she heard that Cheng Lei had agreed to the Su family's conditions and was working hard for the gift of 10,000 taels of silver, she changed her mind.
Cheng Lei's appearance is a bit off, and his character... doesn't seem to be that good, but he is sincere towards Yu Yan. The key point is that Yuyan likes him again.
So, just help. It just so happened that she also had a project on hand and was in need of partners and managers.
Seeing that Cheng Lei didn't speak, Shen Shuangshuang continued: "It's not that I don't want to lend you five thousand taels, but I just made a deed with Brother Su and bought him a village. The total price of the village is seven thousand eight hundred taels. You’ll have to pay after the year.”
"If I can't get the money by then, my five hundred taels of silver deposit will be gone."
Cheng Lei was shocked.
"Why is Zhuangzi so expensive?!"
"Mengjiazhuang. There are more than 670 acres of land in total, and there are many slaves on the farm. After I saw it, I was satisfied, so I decided."
"Because I didn't have enough money on hand, I postponed the transfer until next year." Shen Shuangshuang added.
Cheng Lei frowned.
"Let's see. I don't dare agree to five thousand taels of silver. But when the time comes, I will have five thousand taels in hand, and if you are in need, I will definitely support you." Shen Shuangshuang looked at Cheng Lei and said.
Cheng Lei sighed and finally nodded.
"OK!"
After a while, they cheered up and both raised their hands.
"Since we want to do it, let's act quickly."
"What are Mrs. Shen's plans?"
Shen Shuangshuang's eyes lit up and he quickly started discussing with Cheng Lei.
In the middle of the trip, I asked Grandma Zheng to make hot pot for lunch.
Cheng Lei was originally worried that hot pot might not be popular, but after tasting the taste of hot pot, he felt confident.
When I left Shen's house, I changed my previous impatience and frustration, and walked with wind in my eyes.
On the second day of March, Su Yuyan came to see Shen Shuangshuang.
The girl was shy and timid, and finally took the initiative to explain what happened between her and Cheng Lei.
"Mr. Cheng said that he and his sister-in-law want to open a hotpot restaurant together?" Su Yuyan asked.
Shen Shuangshuang glanced at Su Yuyan, but she didn't expect that she would know about it so soon.
At the same time, I sighed in my heart, these two people are really good, and the news gets through so quickly.
"Yeah." Shen Shuangshuang responded.
He told Su Yuyan what happened when Zheng Lei came to his door yesterday.
After hearing this, Su Yuyan was very moved.
"I - I still have more than three thousand taels of silver on hand." He said.
Shen Shuangshuang quickly took Su Yuyan's hand.
"Don't—"
"Cheng Lei promised to give him a gift of 10,000 taels, and it was Cheng Lei who accepted it himself."
"It doesn't matter whether he earned it on his own or borrowed it. If he can get it together and send it to the Su Mansion, it's all because of his sincerity."
"The situation will be different if you lend it to him."
"You two are going to get married. As husband and wife, if he borrows the money from you, do you think he will repay it or not?"
"Even if he returns it, to you, it's just the left pocket instead of the right pocket. What's the point?" Shen Shuang said in a serious tone.
"Besides, even if you two get married in the future, don't help him pay back the money he borrowed."
Shen Shuangshuang said and looked at Su Yuyan.
Su Yuyan looked back at Shen Shuangshuang, and after a moment, nodded.
Shen Shuangshuang patted the back of Su Yuyan's hand.
"Forget me for talking too much, let me give you one more advice. You have to watch your own money."
"In this world, the most reliable person is yourself first, and then your own money."
"Men may not be reliable."
Su Yuyan looked surprised.
Shen Shuangshuang looked like someone who had experienced this before and continued: "People's feelings can change. So do men's feelings."
"How long is a lifetime? Time flies by and beauty grows old. It's normal to change one's heart."
"Don't say that men will change their minds. Women may also change their minds if they encounter temptation."
Although she has never been in love, she didn't watch the TV news for nothing in her previous life. There are also some experiences of people around me, which are more real.
Su Yuyan was shocked when she heard Shen Shuangshuang's words.
"Sister-in-law, senior brother, could it be——"
Shen Shuangshuang looked startled.
"Well, it has nothing to do with your senior brother."
"We are fine now." Shen Shuangshuang said slightly embarrassed.
"It's important to be on guard against others. Anyway, just remember what I said."
Su Yuyan nodded doubtfully.
"So are you still short of money to open a hotpot restaurant? Can I also buy some stocks?" After a moment, Chong Shen Shuangshuang asked.
She knew that her sister-in-law was good to her, and she listened to her advice.
But she was a little worried that she wouldn't be able to help Cheng Lei when the time came, so she might as well just spend the money.
In this way, even if you want to help, you won't be able to help.
My sister-in-law is a capable person, and she believes that she will never lose money if she partners with her in business.
Shen Shuangshuang was a little moved.
But after thinking about it, he still refused.
"Master Cheng and I each contributed five hundred taels of silver, which is enough to open a hot pot restaurant."
Su Yuyan was a little regretful, but she didn't force it.
After chatting with Su Yuyan for a while, Shen Shuangshuang sent Su Yuyan out.
After sighing, he went back to his room and continued working.
She had to draw designs for iron pots, tables and chairs, and hand them over to Cheng Lei as soon as possible.
In addition, I have to take time to return to Dahe Village to prepare for spring planting.
Time passed by in a hurry, and it was March 22 in the blink of an eye.
At Cheng Lei's urging, the hot pot restaurant was finally decorated.
All the waiters in the store are in place, and Cheng Lei is the shopkeeper himself.
Shen Shuangshuang came to the store to see the results and was very satisfied with the design of the store.
After a visit, we began to discuss opening matters with Cheng Lei.
"The publicity of Shenji Old Hotpot must be in place."
"Take this flyer and have it copied a thousand copies, and arrange for everyone to distribute it at several intersections on this street on the opening day." Shen Shuangshuang handed the flyer he designed in advance to Cheng Lei.
Cheng Lei took it and checked it.
"Shen Ji Lao Hotpot has a great opening offer. For three consecutive days from the 24th to the 26th, you can enjoy a 20% discount when entering the store."
"Membership cards are in hot demand. There is no limit during the opening period. You can enjoy a lifetime 12% discount with your membership card?" Cheng Lei read as he read.
"What is a membership card?"
"Just make a book in the store and register the name and address of the card holder. Next time the card owner comes to make a purchase, give him a 12% discount when he makes the final payment."
"Of course, it costs money to apply for a card. We charge one tael of silver for a card and give away dishes worth five hundred cash. In the future, when members come to spend money, the money in the membership card can be deducted up to fifty cash each time."
Cheng Lei's eyes widened.
"This - won't you lose money?" he asked a little nervously.
"We can't lose! The profits from hot pot are huge."
"Besides, a membership card costs one tael of silver. Although we give away 500 coins as a gift, we can only deduct 50 coins each time. After a hot pot meal, we can't even earn 50 coins, right? "(End of chapter)
