The proprietress seemed genuinely considering transferring the shop to another owner, and upon hearing her son's words, she quickly came out from the back.

When he got close to Song He'er, he deliberately stood still for a while, looked her up and down for a long time, and then walked to Song He'er's side and asked in a low voice, "Where did you come from, esteemed lady?"

"People from out of town who want to do business here."

"What kind of business did your family do before?"

"I've worked as a porter and a restaurant owner. What? Does the proprietress think I'm just joking around and have no ability to take over your shop?"

The proprietress gave an awkward smile and explained, "I didn't mean that. When we're out and about, even when making friends, we should ask about their background, right? Besides, this isn't a small business."

Song He'er knew what she was thinking at that moment. It was true that she was young, and it was understandable that others did not believe her.

"Just tell me how much money. I'm a straightforward person and don't like beating around the bush. If the proprietress didn't originally intend to ask, then I'll consider myself nosy today and go back immediately to ask elsewhere."

Song He'er's words were like a reassurance to the proprietress, who paused and then gestured for Song He'er to proceed.

"Please come in, young lady, let me show you around the shop."

Song He'er smiled slightly and followed her to the back...

Chun Di stood to the side, not saying a word, just quietly watching Song He'er and the proprietress discuss.

Only after they had finished looking at the last kitchen did the proprietress lead them to a fine private room and have someone brew a pot of good tea.

"Young lady, why don't you try it? This is something I've been saving privately."

Song He'er was a discerning person. Although she didn't think the fruits and pastries here were anything special, the tea that the proprietress brewed for her in private had a unique flavor.

It seems this person is quite wealthy and has a lot of hidden possessions. If she hadn't actually lost some money, she wouldn't have needed to sell the teahouse.

"This is a famous product from Nanzhao, the kind of stuff you find in the capital. The proprietress is really generous." Song He'er picked up her teacup and brought it to her nose to smell it.

“This is naturally a fine tea. Good tea is for distinguished guests, which is only right. I wonder what price you are considering for renting this teahouse from me. You have seen it inside and out. It is quite spacious. Although the utensils are old, they were top-quality items in Jiangning a year ago. Your family has also been in business, so you must know this.”

The proprietress wanted to transfer all the furnishings in the house, but Song He'er didn't intend to buy them all. She needed to buy many things again because she wasn't opening a teahouse, but a restaurant that could rival Qionglou and integrate eating, drinking, and entertainment.

"We don't need the stuff anymore. If the landlady doesn't have anywhere to sell it, I can help you contact other people. As for the rent... we need to discuss that properly. I wonder how much longer the lease is left?"

"Four months, six hundred strings of cash per year."

Chun Di was shocked by the number. Even in the capital city of the Central Plains, a top-class restaurant didn't have such a high rent!

Song He'er didn't think much of it; the price was within her expectations.

Because this place is not just a teahouse, the stage behind it can also be rented. We can contact the local security officer and use it together with the abandoned polo field!

"He'er, this price is too high. Let's look elsewhere."

Bargaining is in a merchant's nature, and Chun Di knows a thing or two about it.

Seeing that they were backing out, the proprietress immediately lowered the price by another 30%.

"If you're sincere, young lady, how about we settle on this price? You know the market in Jiangning. Let alone here, even a small shop here costs far more than in the capital city of the Central Plains. We both know our limits, so let's be more straightforward..."

Song He'er didn't care much about the price; as long as the location suited her taste, she was willing to pay any price.

"When will you move out, and when will you sign the paperwork?" Song He'er asked directly.

"If you need it now, we can move out in three days."

"Three days? But we don't want any of these things. You'll have to spend time clearing them all out."

The proprietress looked around and readily replied, "These are not problems. We have our own cars and our own helpers. We can make room for you in a day. However, I do have a question I would like to ask you."

"What?"

"Judging by your age, young lady, you're not even twenty. What kind of business does your family run that's so profitable that it allows you to rent such a large shop from me?"

Song He'er smiled but didn't answer her directly. The proprietress was also the kind of person who loved to get to the bottom of things and always wanted to know all the details about others before she felt at ease.

“I’ve done all kinds of business, so you don’t need to worry about me not being able to pay. As long as you handle things here, I’ll bring the money over right away.”

The proprietress chuckled, "That's settled then. But let me ask one more question: what kind of business are you planning to do here, young lady? I see how straightforward you are, so I'd like to remind you that you won't make money running a restaurant here. In the entire Jiangning, all the customers are monopolized by Qionglou. Other merchants can't even get a bowl of soup!"

Song He'er knew that Ruan Wenxiao's family restaurant had a great influence in Jiangning, but no matter how big it was, it was just a high-end restaurant, a place for people to play and enjoy themselves.

How could Song He'er, a modern person, be limited to this?

Entertainment options extend beyond drinking and moon-viewing; it also includes beauty treatments, bathing, massages, self-service activities, and performances for the VIPs.

The restaurant that Song He'er wants to open must be the most magnificent in the entire Jiangning, and unmatched by anyone!

"I don't need to trouble you with what I do, you just need to do your job well."

Upon hearing this, the proprietress had no choice but to shut up and stop talking.

The two chatted for a long time, and then Song He'er paid a verbal deposit.

They agreed that the remaining money would be paid in three days.

After leaving the teahouse, Chun Di pulled Song He'er aside and whispered, "What you're saying isn't true, is it?"

"What do you mean, real or fake?"

"You want to rent a shop!"

"Fourth Aunt, of course it's true."

"But where are we going to get so much money!"

"Don't worry about that. I'll have my third aunt calculate the workshop's accounts later and see how much we can make!"

"But I think a restaurant isn't just about rent. It also needs staff, chefs, and renovations. All of these things add up to an astronomical figure!"

Song He'er smiled and said, "Don't worry, Fourth Aunt, I have money."

"You silly girl, you always have a million plans in your mind, but you never tell anyone!"

……..

My darlings, let's give it our all today!

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