Yan Xia took out her charcoal pencil and paper and drew a design for Meng Yu.

After handing it over to him, we agreed that the supply would begin on the 18th.

Meng Yu only had 200 taels left.

Yan Xia asked him to pay for two days' worth of goods first, and then collect payment for eleven days' worth on the 30th.

This gesture deeply moved Meng Yu.

Since he left home, Yan Xia has been the only person who has shown him kindness.

He never lacked money growing up, but now he lives such a 'poor' life. Yet he has no regrets. He wants to earn money on his own and will never take a single needle or thread from the Meng family!

At his insistent invitation, Yan Xia had dinner with him that evening.

I found a restaurant nearby that offered good value for money.

It only cost one tael of silver, and I ordered one meat dish and two vegetable dishes.

By the time we got back to the inn, it was already dark.

Tomorrow morning I have to go help Zhu Changji look after the shop, and I also need to buy two servants. The new house also needs to be tidied up.

It looks like I won't be able to go home the day after tomorrow.

Yan Xia decided to delay her return by one day.

I haven't taken a bath for several days and I really want to take one. I heard that there is a hot spring at the foot of a mountain outside Shuangqiao Town, which is like this in spring, summer, autumn and winter. There are a few families living there, and they can use hot water to take a bath, wash dishes and wash clothes every day.

I wonder how much firewood we saved.

I'm so envious.

She has never been to a hot spring in her entire life.

spa?

Yan Xia was soaking her feet in a new wooden basin she bought downstairs.

The warm water reminded her of the rumors she had heard in Jiangnan County a few days ago. Suddenly, as if struck by lightning, a thought flashed through her mind.

If she bought that land, used the demolition and relocation method to pay off a few villagers, and then built a hot spring resort against the mountain, wouldn't she make a fortune?

Then add some services, like body scrubbing and massage, and it would be great if there were more points available in the store.

She can buy a lot of toiletries, such as shower gel and shampoo, and also get some cosmetics and hire people to do makeup and beauty treatments for her guests.

Throughout history, what kind of money is the easiest to earn?

Women and children.

The hot spring resort should have a children's play area with things like slides, seesaws, plum blossom stakes, and balance beams.

Charging an entrance fee isn't unreasonable, is it?

Free showers, free meals, free entertainment, except for additional items which require payment.

Oh my god.

Yan Xia couldn't sit still any longer; she wished she could fly back to Shuangqiao Town right now.

Buy that piece of land.

Ultimately, reason prevailed over impulse; she dried her feet and poured out the foot bath water.

Lying in bed, I was planning things at the hot spring resort.

As dawn broke, the sounds of birds and vendors reached Yan Xia's ears. She slowly opened her eyes, got out of bed, and stretched.

After getting dressed, I went downstairs to have breakfast at the inn and then extended my stay for two more days.

They walked toward Zhu Changji's shop.

His shop was much closer than Meng Yu's, only a twenty-minute walk away, even if Yan Xia walked slowly.

When they arrived, Zhu Changji was already waiting outside.

"Manager Yan, here, here, I'm here."

The street was crowded with pedestrians. Zhu Changji was rather short, so he stood on the opposite side of the street, jumping up and down like a child, waving at Yan Xia.

His appearance was somewhat comical.

Yan Xia walked through the crowd and came to the other side.

"Good morning, Manager Yan. Have you had breakfast yet?"

"I've already eaten. Is this your shop?"

"Yes, yes, that's right. You see, the teahouse on the left is all set up and ready to open. The one on the right is just a rough draft. Do you think there's anything that needs improvement?"

Yan Xia took a few steps back.

Two shops came into view.

Each house is about 100 square meters in size and they are connected together. Zhu Changji opened up the middle and built an arched doorway. After going in, you can see stairs on both sides, so it seems there is a second floor.

It has a good location, a large area, and a second floor.

He truly is a businessman.

The locations are all excellent.

Yan Xia nodded in satisfaction.

"Manager Zhu, no major renovations are needed. Just add a few tables and chairs to the pastry shop so customers can drink tea and eat pastries. I see there's a river behind your shop, the scenery is quite nice. I imagine you spent a lot of money to buy these two shops back then, didn't you?"

"That's right. I used all my savings and took a gamble. Not only did I spend all my money, but I also sold hundreds of acres of land and my wife's dowry house. Sigh, if I don't make any money this time, I might as well rent out the shop and collect rent."

"It's impossible not to make money; it just depends on how much you can sell."

Yan Xia was full of confidence.

"Haha, that's for sure. Manager Yan's shop is a household name. I wonder if you could sell your new cake? My little girl at home is really clamoring for one. I've heard that cakes have already spread throughout the girls' circles. Anyone who gets to eat a cake on their birthday can brag about it for a long time."

Yan Xia smiled faintly.

"No rush. I'm short-staffed at my shop. At most, it will take a month to launch the cakes in Jiangnan County. I'll let you know when that happens. Just be prepared, it'll be hot in the summer, and I'll need a lot of ice, so the cake prices will double, and the purchase price won't be much cheaper either."

The price of a six-inch coin has increased from 4 taels to 8 taels.

The purchase price was 7 taels.

The price was uniform, and Deng Qiuzhi was the same.

She was already being very kind by giving him three kinds of pastries at a low price.

"Alright, alright, I'll wait for your notification. The tables and chairs should be ready in about three days. Manager Yan, when will you supply the goods to me? Here, this is the money for five days. One hundred bags each of flower cakes, peach crisps, and biscuits per day. I don't have much money left in my account, so I can't make enough for ten days. Please forgive me. Your groom can take the money back with him in five days."

Zhu Changji took out a silver note containing 600 taels.

He handed it to Yan Xia.

On the day the contract was signed, everything was written down, and he paid for five days' worth of work in advance.

It just takes time to gather the money, so I'm only giving it to you today.

"No need. Since we're cooperating, I trust you. I'll come to Jiangnan County again on the 30th, and I'll start supplying you on the 15th. You can pay for the goods from the 20th to the 30th in one go when I come."

"Oh, thank you so much, Manager Yan. This is the cost of eleven days' worth of goods. You're really too kind. I'm so lucky to be able to cooperate with you. Since you trust me so much, I'll treat you tonight at Wan Hua Lou. Please do me the honor of joining me."

Zhu Changji's respect for Yan Xia reached its peak at this moment.

He is clearly older than Yan Xia.

The two stood together.

It was as if Yan Xia was his elder.

"Hmm? The brothel?"

Yan Xia's expression was a little strange.

The name "Wan Hua Lou" sounds like a brothel.

"Haha, haven't you already divorced? I suppose going there won't be a problem. Don't worry, I'll bring my wife with me. I'll make sure you don't feel uncomfortable. There are quite a few handsome young men there. Manager Yan, are you interested? If I offend you, then I'll go somewhere else."

A handsome young man?

How handsome?

She has to go and see.