"Yes, could you please take us to see the shop?" Ye Panjiu said with a smile.
"Alright, running a shop is hard work. You'll have to give me two hundred coins, otherwise I can't just work for nothing if you don't buy anything." The waiter scratched his head and said bluntly.
Grandma Ye was displeased when she heard this, "I haven't even bought it yet, and you want me to pay first."
The waiter wasn't annoyed. "These two hundred coins are what we earn. If you want to buy the room after viewing it, you can negotiate the price directly with the seller. We'll only charge an extra tael as a commission."
When Old Lady Ye heard about the amount, her face turned even uglier.
Ye Panjiu took her arm and said, "Mother, this is a good deal."
She readily took out two hundred coins and handed them to the waiter.
The waiter collected the money, stood up, and said, "The shop isn't exactly close, but we'll also offer a complimentary oxcart tour service."
Actually, he was too lazy to walk that far, so he went to great lengths to beg the shopkeeper to buy an oxcart.
Ye Taohua was a little excited, "I'm so tired from walking all day, it's good to take a car."
While Xiao Er went to the backyard to load the oxcart, Ye Panjiu explained to Old Lady Ye.
“Mother, that broker quoted a starting price of fifty taels for the same shop, but lowered it by ten taels when he saw I was leaving. That means he took a lot of cut. But this shop’s prices are very transparent and they don’t raise prices arbitrarily. We got a better deal.”
A business that doesn't pay attention to costs will naturally not go far.
Grandma Ye's face brightened, and she said with a serious expression, "It seems that being enthusiastic doesn't necessarily mean you won't be cheated; in fact, it might be even more of a rip-off."
Ye Panjiu smiled and nodded.
The waiter first took them to the nearest shop.
The shop is located in the center of the county, but not exactly in the center. It is at the entrance of the alley, and people come from all directions. The flow of people is much greater than that of Ye Panjiu's stall.
The wooden door was opened, and not much dust or fumes came out.
"This shop used to sell jewelry. The owner made a lot of money and moved his whole family to Shuzhou City. They haven't been there long."
Ye Panjiu looked around. The shop was very clean. Some golden autumn leaves had fallen on the ground in the backyard, and there was a ginkgo tree in the middle.
There are also two side rooms and a kitchen, which is quite spacious.
Even the well was near the kitchen.
Looking at the house now, Grandma Ye finally felt it was real; her daughter was really going to buy a house in the county.
She took Ye Panjiu's arm and said, "Mother likes it more and more the more she looks at it. It's perfect in every way."
Ye Taohua jumped over and took Ye Panjiu's other arm, "Mother, I think this is good too."
Ye Panjiu looked at Ye Daniu with a questioning look in her eyes.
Ye Daniu scratched his head. "A tree in the yard means wealth will come from all directions. That's true."
Ye Erniu strode forward, "This is more than just good; I'd rather sleep here every day."
Before the waiter could ask, the waiter said, "The seller is in a hurry to get to Shuzhou. Every step there costs money, at least forty taels. This is relatively cheap."
Ye Panjiu nodded, "Okay, let's sign the contract."
She brought half of her money box with her today; it contained at least fifty taels.
The waiter patted himself down and said, "Excuse me, please wait a moment, I'll go back and get the contract."
Ye Panjiu and her family were still wearing coarse linen clothes covered in patches, so he didn't think they would actually buy the shop.
So he didn't bring the contract with him.
Ye Panjiu nodded and continued looking at the shop.
The waiter quickly drove the oxcart back to the shop.
Ye Panjiu went out again. There were two or three food shops around this shop, and across the alley was Xiangweifang, which was right opposite the county government office.
There were quite a few people in the Xiangweifang store, and there was a sign hanging at the entrance that read "The best braised food in the world".
Ye Panjiu laughed, quite arrogant.
If she named her shop "The Second Best Braised Food in the World," and everyone bought braised food from her, wouldn't Manager Zhou be furious?
However, the name is too long, making it difficult for people to remember it quickly and in a refreshing way.
After looking around, she was quite satisfied with the location of the shop.
It's a perfect fit as her first shop in Daliang.
The waiter returned shortly after, and Ye Panjiu readily took out forty-one taels and handed them to him.
They signed the contract and pressed their red fingerprints on it.
"Congratulations, sir! This shop is now yours. I wish you great success in your business." The waiter smiled as he carefully put away a contract.
The sale went very smoothly this time; we encountered a great client.
Ye Panjiu smiled and waved at him, "I'll definitely send you one when the shop opens."
The waiter smiled, not taking it seriously, and turned to walk out.
Ye Taohua hugged Ye Panjiu tightly, "Mother! Is this true?!"
She even has a place to stay in the county!
Ye Panjiu touched her nose, "It's really something. Once the shop is open and on track, I'll send you to Bailu Academy to study. You can't do without being literate."
Upon hearing this, Ye Taohua's smile vanished. "Mother, I can read. I don't want to leave home like Brother Ming."
Grandma Ye chimed in, "Girls are going to get married sooner or later, why bother studying that lousy book? I don't want to never see my sweet Peach Blossom again."
Ye Panjiu said firmly, "Everything else is negotiable, but this matter is non-negotiable."
Grandma Ye and Ye Taohua exchanged a glance, and Grandma Ye patted her hand.
Her daughter is now the true head of the Ye family, and she can't do anything about it.
Ye Taohua released Ye Panjiu with a hint of timidity on her face.
Ye Panjiu paused, then softened her voice and said, "We now have a place to stay in the county, so you and Ming'er can come home often."
Ye Taohua nodded obediently, "I'll listen to Mother."
Ye Panjiu didn't say anything more.
Seeing the tense atmosphere, Ye Erniu said, "Alright, shall we go home now?"
Ye Panjiu nodded, "This is our home now too."
...
Ye Lei was helping out at a stall in town. When he was almost out of braised food for the day, he drove his oxcart to the meat stall.
Hearing the sound of the bell, Wang Jiao saw his figure in the distance, and her face flushed uncontrollably.
Ye Lei parked the oxcart, walked to the stall, and said to Butcher Wang with great respect, "Uncle Wang, I've come to buy some meat."
Watching his daughter steadily cut the meat, Butcher Wang smiled and said, "Jiaojiao, come and cut the meat."
Ye Lei scratched his head.
Wang Jiao deftly wrapped up the sliced meat and handed it to the customer next to her before walking over to Ye Lei.
Which ones do you want?
Ye Lei didn't dare look at her. "It's still the same as yesterday."
Wang Jiao agreed and immediately began working.
Only then did Ye Lei dare to raise his head, quickly glance at her, and then immediately look away.
After Wang Jiao had wrapped up all the meat and offal, she prepared to carry it to Ye Lei's oxcart.
Ye Lei quickly stepped forward to take it, saying, "Let me do it, don't tire yourself out."
Their fingers inevitably touched.
Ye Lei felt a burning heat coursing through his body from his fingers.
Wang Jiao felt her fingers were a little numb, so she quickly let go of her hand, and without looking at Ye Lei, she walked back to the meat stall.
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