Chapter 198: Sudden Price Raise
Ambition grows gradually. Yelu Rong had clearly made progress in all aspects of his dealings with the Minister of Revenue over the years.
According to the Beirong people's personality of respecting martial arts and their few consciences and morals, it is entirely possible that after the transaction is completed and they receive military pay or rations, they will turn their guns and attack Qingshi Town as soon as possible.
After all, with over half of the military pay and rations embezzled, one can only imagine the defensive and offensive capabilities of Liao Yu's garrison. For the Northern Rong, successfully capturing Qingshi Town would not only solve their food problem, but also allow them to leverage their capture of Qingshi Town to demand a ransom from the Emperor of the Central Plains. One deal, multiple rewards!
"Your Highness, your Highness, is indeed a brilliant plan. Once Liao Yu and his group have reported our intention to attack, we will have the initiative in our hands. If we attack, it will be a win-win situation for both of us. If we don't, they will be lying about military intelligence..."
The Beirong people in the big tent all started to applaud spontaneously. The continuous praise made the Beirong prince a little confused. He stood up staggeringly, picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.
The rest of his words were mostly drunken ambitions, more bragging than truth. Wen Chengyun realized the rest of his words were no longer valuable and decisively withdrew from the Beirong camp.
After all, the Beirong military camp was still some distance away from Liao Yu's military camp. After going back and forth, when they lifted the tent, the sky outside was already slightly white.
As soon as Wen Chengyun entered the tent, he heard a sudden question: "Stop! Where have you been? Tell the truth..."
His body stiffened slightly, and when he looked up, he found that the soldiers in the tent were sleeping in a crooked manner, shouting all kinds of nonsense.
At this moment, Cheng Weiyao, who was far away in the courtyard of Qingshi Town, also got up early.
Now that Wu Qi had confirmed that her husband was safe, it was time to start buying the restaurant. The ginseng water she had been drinking had helped Cheng Weiyao accumulate enough initial capital.
She counted the banknotes in her hand and prepared to go find a pawnbroker to buy the dilapidated restaurant she had seen earlier. After many contacts, she found that the pawnbroker's whereabouts were very easy to find. They usually solicited customers near the pawnbroker's shop.
However, what Cheng Wei Yao did not expect was that she actually came empty-handed. The dedicated and hardworking dentist was not there at the moment.
"Madam, are you waiting for the agent? He told me to tell you he's out looking at a house. If you want to see him, just go to the place you like."
Goudan was squatting nearby helping to promote business at the stall. When he saw Cheng Weiyao coming, he conveyed the exact instructions given by the broker.
Cheng Weiyao's brows raised slightly, a sense of foreboding building welling in her heart. Hearing the location the broker had given, it was impossible that someone else besides her had also taken a fancy to that shabby restaurant.
When they reached the end of West Street and approached the other city gate, Cheng Weiyao finally understood what it meant to say something that would lead to great success.
The broker was at this moment attentively showing a middle-aged man in elegant clothes around the restaurant.
"Manager Qian, please come this way. Our building was cleaned a few days ago. Look how clean and bright this lobby is..."
It was completely different from the dilapidated scene when Cheng Weiyao was brought here for the first time. The entire restaurant was cleaned from top to bottom, and even the walls were repaired and renovated by a master. It can be described as brand new.
Cheng Weiyao glanced at Shopkeeper Qian and sat down at the nearest table. To be more specific, this Shopkeeper Qian was a semi-acquaintance.
After the food appreciation event, he even blocked my way in the back alley, trying to forcibly steal the recipe for Su Shan. Now he's set his eyes on the same spot as me. What a coincidence!
"Alright. The customer you had an appointment with is here now, right? Stop busying yourself with me. It's so awkward to leave the stall owner's wife alone..."
Shopkeeper Qian's chin was almost raised to the sky, and he pretended to mention Cheng Weiyao's existence.
The broker had actually seen Cheng Weiyao coming, but Manager Qian's financial resources should not be underestimated. As a smart man, he chose to entertain the former first.
After being reminded by Qian, the broker immediately smiled and began to greet Cheng Weiyao: "Is the stall owner's wife here to look at the house today as well? I was so sorry last time. When you mentioned it, I immediately informed the original owner. Now that it's cleaned up, it's much brighter, isn't it?"
Cheng Weiyao sneered inwardly. From her perspective, the cleanup was a pretense, and the real reason was to seize the opportunity to raise prices. A restaurant that had previously been deserted suddenly had a wealthy owner bidding for it, so it was obvious that price gouging was inevitable.
"The lobby is bright, but I'm not sure if the price is as good. You told me last time that the price was negotiable, and I've got that in mind. I was planning to get your signature today, but plans can't keep up with changes..."
Cheng Weiyao's words were tinged with sarcasm, and the broker's face was a little embarrassed. He was a typical businessman, and business was business. He would only bring someone to view the house if the boss offered a higher price.
Unexpectedly, I really fell in love with her. As for what I promised to Cheng Weiyao before...that can only be said to be a matter of time.
"Oh my! It's like a flood has washed away the Dragon King Temple. You had an appointment with the stall owner's wife, so why didn't you tell me in advance? Do I look like the kind of person who would compete with a woman for a spot?"
Shopkeeper Qian feigned annoyance and tapped his palm, but a hint of sarcasm played on his lips. He truly had no interest in this property; his restaurant was already in a good location, so there was no need to settle for this.
The reason they came to the real estate agent was to drive up the price. As expected, the restaurant had undergone a simple renovation to keep the price high. The money spent was worth the money, and since the restaurant had been simply renovated, the price naturally couldn't remain at the original level.
"Our shopkeeper Qian has always been the most generous. How could he possibly give you a hard time? Madam, as you can see, this restaurant has been meticulously maintained. If fifteen thousand is acceptable to you, we can sign and seal the agreement immediately and register with the government!"
After the broker flattered Shopkeeper Qian a few more times, he changed the subject and started dealing with Cheng Weiyao.
Cheng Weiyao's brow furrowed as soon as she heard the price. She anticipated that it might be difficult to negotiate a price of 12,000 yuan, so she actually took a 12,000 yuan note with her when she came.
But now there are three thousand more out of nowhere, and no matter how you look at it, it seems like a big injustice...
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