"Go ask first, it definitely shouldn't be cheap."
As Lin Chuan spoke, he carefully looked at the contact address on the paper pasted on the window. It happened to be not too far from here, so the two of them went there.
The landlord was very enthusiastic when he heard that Lin Chuan wanted to rent a storefront.
"Young man, you have a really good eye. My storefront is in a great location, and it's spacious too."
The homeowner took the key and opened the door from the back.
Lin Chuan followed the homeowner upstairs and downstairs and looked around. The windows were large and the view was excellent.
"My house is 200 square meters in total, with restrooms on both the first and second floors."
After seeing it, Lin Chuan really thought it was a great place.
How do you calculate the rent?
The landlord said, "It costs two cents per square meter, which is forty yuan a month."
Lin Chuan nodded. Forty yuan is indeed very expensive these days.
Seeing that Lin Chuan didn't speak, the landlord continued, "Young man, you can go and ask about the shops in this two-story building. I didn't ask you for more money; it's all the same price. Compared to other shops, my rent is indeed not cheap, but my shop is large and in a good location."
Lin Chuan naturally understood this principle.
"Forty yuan a month, that's four hundred and eighty a year. How about four hundred and fifty a year? If that's okay, I'll rent it now."
The landlord thought for a moment, then made a tough decision, "Young man, you seem like a straightforward person, so four hundred and fifty it is."
Although Lin Chuan is really short of money right now, a good storefront isn't something you can just come across easily.
If he doesn't settle down now, he might rent it to someone else later, and then he'll lose it.
Lin Chuan signed a contract with the homeowner, paid a deposit, and received the keys.
Lin Chuan agreed to deliver six months' rent to the landlord tomorrow.
Lin Chuan is actually very grateful for this era. People don't have so many hidden agendas and are very simple and honest, which reduces a lot of trouble.
The homeowner chuckled, "Young man, what big business are you planning to do?"
"I want to open a noodle shop," Lin Chuan said.
"A noodle shop!" the landlord wondered. How much money could a noodle shop possibly make?
However, she didn't say it aloud; people in business can't say bad things.
But I always felt that noodle shops didn't make much money.
"Keep a good job, young man," the landlord said. "I actually wanted to sell this shop, but I just haven't found the right person."
Lin Chuan's mind raced. "How much are you looking to sell this house for?"
"Four hundred yuan per square meter, eighty thousand yuan."
Lin Qingyou listened from the side, clicking his tongue in amazement.
Eighty thousand yuan?
He had never seen so much money before.
He thought he had finally seen the light, as his third son had sold this batch of meat for over seven thousand yuan. In the past, he would never have made that much money!
A house costs 80,000 yuan.
But judging from Lin Chuan's expression, it seemed like 80,000 yuan wasn't much at all.
Lin Chuan didn't think 80,000 yuan was a small amount, but compared to the house he would later own, such a large storefront, 80,000 yuan really wasn't much.
However, he really doesn't have that much money right now.
He'll definitely go and ask about the loan later.
After the homeowner left, Lin Chuan looked around the storefront again.
He took out paper and pen from his pocket and started drawing on the windowsill.
Lin Qingyou watched from the side without disturbing him.
Only after Lin Chuan finished painting did Lin Qingyou sigh, "Da Chuan, you've suffered so much these past years."
Lin Chuan put the paper away. "It wasn't bitter. What was so bitter about it? No one should complain about the past. Whatever the outcome, it was all our own doing. Let's live well from now on."
Lin Qingyou has truly realized how much their lives have improved since Zhou Xiuying and Lin Fugui left.
This improvement doesn't just refer to Lin Chuan leading his family to earn money, but also to their material life.
Another benefit is that without the suppression from Zhou Xiuying and Lin Fugui, everyone in the family feels better.
No need to worry about someone picking a fight with you or who's putting pressure on you every time you open your eyes.
Many things are intangible, causing us endless anxiety.
“Dad, there’s a saying that’s true: there’s always a reason why someone is pitiful. If we were pitiful before, it was because we couldn’t stand up for ourselves. If Grandpa and Grandma are pitiful now, it’s because they brought it on themselves. They’re not pitiful at all, because they are inherently hateful.”
Lin Qingyou nodded. "Da Chuan, you're right."
Lin Chuan went downstairs. "Let's go, Dad. Let's go back first and see how the house search with Xiang Dong and Xiang Long is going. I still need to discuss with them how to renovate this storefront."
The two people went out through the back door and locked it.
Then he went to the front of the building and peeled off the rental sign that was pasted on the window.
The door of the clothing store next door opened, and a young woman walked out. She was wearing a wool coat, unbuttoned, with a white turtleneck sweater underneath and jeans on her lower body.
These are all very popular clothes in the South right now. You can tell they're all from her clothing store. When put together, they actually look quite pretty.
Especially since this girl is tall and fair-skinned, she is indeed very pleasing to the eye.
Lin Chuan thought to himself that these beautiful clothes would definitely look even better on Xu Chunmai.
His wife, of course, had to be dressed the most beautifully.
The girl looked up at Lin Chuan and paused for a moment.
Although Lin Chuan's clothes were ordinary, he was good-looking.
In the girl's eyes, Lin Chuan looked to be in his early twenties, tall and slender, with bright eyes and striking features, making him very handsome.
The girl smiled, her eyes crinkling, "Comrades, you want to rent this storefront?"
Lin Chuan nodded. "It's already been rented."
The girl was quite surprised, and then said, "Then we'll be neighbors from now on. Let's get to know each other. My name is Su Jie."
Su Jie extended her right hand.
Lin Chuan also extended his right hand, "Lin Chuan."
Lin Chuan's hands were a little cold, but to Su Jie, his hands were large, calloused, and very firm.
Lin Chuan looked at Su Jie's clothing store and asked, "Do you own this store?"
Su Jie smiled and said, "Yes, these clothes were all brought back from the south, and they are the latest styles."
Lin Chuan turned and went into the clothing store, and Su Jie quickly followed him in.
This is a women's clothing store. If Lin Chuan wants to buy something...
Su Jie tentatively and casually chatted, "Lin Chuan, are you looking to buy clothes? The clothes here are the most popular in Xuancheng. If you want to buy something for your boyfriend, this is the perfect place."
Looking at the clothes hanging up, Lin Chuan heard Su Jie's words and replied, "I want to buy two sets for my wife."
Su Jie was surprised that Lin Chuan had gotten married, and she suddenly felt a little lonely.
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