Now, Qin San Niang was even more determined to raise her eldest son well, so that someone would take over if she were to retire in the future.
As for Xiao Er and A Nan, we can't count on them. Fortunately, we can look forward to Da Wa.
Things are progressing steadily in Shiligou, and Mu Chun, Cao Wenshan, and others have also received good news in He County.
Upon receiving the message from Mu Chun, asking her to go to the county town, she guessed that there must be some progress on the shop matter. That day, Qin San Niang took Da Wa and Lu Song to He County.
Gu Qingshan and the others definitely couldn't leave; they had to oversee many things at the workshop.
Ruyi Cake Shop is still booming. In the middle of summer, when the weather is hot and dry, a cup of jam water and a bowl of double-skin milk are like a lifeline for people suffering from the summer heat.
Cao Wenshan looked up, saw the people who had come, and hurriedly led them to the back hall.
"Boss, didn't we say we were looking for a shop? We actually found a few suitable ones, and we were just thinking of taking you to see them."
"Okay, then whoever is free later can take me over to have a look."
The shop was busy, and the flow of people only gradually decreased around noon. Cao Wenshan put down the accounts he was working on and then took Qin Sanniang and the other two to the brokerage firm.
Upon seeing the newcomer, Jiang Daya was delighted. He hadn't expected it to be an acquaintance, and the two began exchanging pleasantries from a distance.
"Oh, Mr. Qin, it's been a long time. Are you here to patronize my business again?" He knew perfectly well that everyone who came here was buying, selling, or renting houses, but hadn't this woman just bought a large house? Was she going to buy a shop as well?
As the manager of the brokerage firm, Jiang Daya naturally did not know that Cao Wenshan had already contacted his brokers, so he did not recognize Cao Wenshan.
Qin San Niang quickly stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Shopkeeper, I've come to bother you again!"
"Oh, don't bother me. Your presence is an honor to my humble abode! I wonder what Mr. Qin would like to see this time?" Jiang Daya waved her sleeve, gesturing for Qin San Niang to take a seat, and then winked at the servant behind her, signaling him to serve tea.
After sitting down, Qin San Niang said, "To be honest, I've come here to buy a shop." Then, she pointed to Cao Wenshan and said, "This is my accountant. He has already communicated with your brokers and looked at several shops in different locations. Today, I want to take a closer look."
I see. It seems this deal is likely to go through!
Manager Jiang was pleased and called over his brokers. After asking them some questions, he learned that Qin San Niang had her eye on several large shops, two stories high. If the deal went through, the brokerage firm could make a considerable profit.
Jiang Daya was overjoyed, and his gaze toward Qin Sanniang became even more affectionate. This woman was his lucky charm!
"Master Qin, these shops are really good. You won't regret it! You'll see when the time comes! This guy has been working for me for many years. Let him take you to see them today. If you find anything suitable, the prices will be very reasonable. This isn't the first time we've cooperated!"
"Then thank you very much, Manager Jiang. This isn't our first time working together, nor will it be our last. I feel very secure doing business with you," said Qin San Niang with a smile.
These words made Jiang Daya extremely happy, and he hurriedly urged his employees to go and greet them.
The broker was a young man with a very honest appearance and spoke in a very simple manner, quite different from those slippery brokers! Knowing that this lady was an acquaintance of her shopkeeper, he was very attentive, and Qin San Niang had a good impression of him.
Of the three shops that Cao Wenshan and his group had their eye on, she only thought two were decent.
The saying "good wine needs no bush" is merely a pedantic attempt by scholars and poets to promote themselves. It's like blind dating: values dictate choices. Therefore, locations with excellent locations and high foot traffic are the preferred option.
One of the shops is located at the street corner, next to a bridge. It's closer to the South Market and has a good flow of customers. The shop has two floors and is spacious enough. There's also a warehouse in the back. According to the broker, it used to be a grain store.
“Madam, the location of this shop is not bad, but it may not be suitable if you want to open a tavern, since the local people's sales capacity is not sufficient. Moreover, the price of this shop is not cheap; the seller is asking for three hundred taels.”
Qin San Niang nodded in agreement, then asked, "What about the other place?"
Cao Wenshan paused for a moment, then stepped forward and said, "Master, that shop is located in the East Market, only two streets away from our shop."
So close to Ruyi Cake Shop? That's a good thing! It makes management easier, and she doesn't need to run around so much. Besides, the customer base in the East Market is quite loyal, and she's confident in her wine; she's not worried about people not liking good wine.
When they arrived at the shop, Qin San Niang was even more satisfied! The shop looked quite new.
The bright red lacquered door was striking, and there were two wine gourds on either side of the steps. Could it have originally been a wine shop? There was also a place to hang a signboard at the entrance of the shop, and Qin San Niang could easily picture the scene of her own tavern's signboard fluttering in the wind.
Seeing that she was satisfied, the broker opened the door and let them in to take a closer look.
The first floor is a takeout shop, but it would be quite suitable to use it to set up shelves for selling alcohol. The area by the window could be set aside as a place for people to have a drink. The second floor is similar in layout to the first floor, but much smaller.
At this time, in addition to selling alcohol, taverns would also offer some snacks to accompany the drinks for those who wanted to have a drink there.
What surprised Qin San Niang the most was that the backyard was actually a small courtyard with an osmanthus tree, a well under the tree, three bedrooms and a kitchen.
In addition, there is a warehouse that can be used to store goods. If it gets too late to go home in the future, there will be no fear of not having a place to rest.
“Madam, there aren’t many shops with good locations and layouts available on the market these days. This shop was originally a tavern, so if you buy it, you won’t need to make any major changes. And as you can see, it’s relatively new, so you can save some money on the decoration.” The broker’s mind was working, and seeing that she was satisfied, he spoke up.
"How much is this shop?" Such a nice shop must be expensive, but she could accept it as long as it wasn't too outrageous.
"Madam, this shop only costs three hundred and sixty taels."
Three hundred and sixty taels? That's really cheap! The shop at the bridgehead was asking for three hundred taels before! But the decoration, layout, and location were all much worse than this place!
Qin San Niang was indeed quite satisfied with the place, but she was also puzzled as to why such a good shop had been left unused until now. Moreover, she hadn't missed the hesitant look on Cao the accountant's face earlier.
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