Now Qin San Niang finally understood why someone would act so impulsively just because they were being bullied. Although Sun Deye was not young, he was still very simple-minded and impulsive, and had a bit of a playboy vibe. He was indeed the kind of person who could do such a thing.
“I’ve already heard about your request from the broker. It’s quite a coincidence, we really do want to open a tavern! I wonder if Boss Sun is still charging the original price?” Qin San Niang asked.
"Of course, as long as Mr. Qin is willing to open a tavern, I will naturally keep my word." After saying that, Sun Deye beckoned the broker over, "Come here and prepare the sales contract. I will sign the contract with Mr. Qin right away!"
The broker grinned and agreed, immediately turning to prepare. He never expected things to go so smoothly; it was like a windfall! This was a big deal, the commission alone would be several taels of silver!
Sun Deye thought for a moment, thinking that although the owner could run a pastry shop well, he might not necessarily be able to run a tavern. After a moment of silence, he said hesitantly, "Master Qin, besides the pastry shop, have you ever run a tavern or anything like that before? And where do you get your wine from?"
Qin San Niang smiled faintly, "To be honest, this is my first time doing business at Ruyi Cake Shop, and as for wine, it's also my first time. This wine isn't sourced from anywhere else; it's made with my own recipe."
"Is that a family secret recipe?" Upon hearing that it was brewed by her family, Sun Deye subconsciously felt something was amiss. However, upon hearing that it was a family secret recipe, he felt a sense of relief. Looking at the current popularity of Ruyi Cake Shop, he knew that the recipe she had must be unique. Nevertheless, thinking of Chen's, Sun Deye still decided to offer a few words of advice.
"Master, this wine is different from the pastries. The most significant difference is that the capital investment required for this business is much higher than that of the pastry shop. In other words, if business is not good, you may lose everything."
After saying that, he sighed, as if recalling his previous painful experiences.
Qin San Niang knew this was the other party's good intention, so her tone softened a bit, but she still said with great certainty, "Thank you for reminding me, Master Sun, but as you said, this business requires a lot of capital, and if done well, it can definitely earn more, don't you think? I'm new here, and my family is large, so I want to take advantage of my youth to build up some wealth and make a good future for my descendants. Coincidentally, I have a secret recipe for making wine, and I'd feel a little uneasy if I didn't give it a try!"
Sun Deye nodded, agreeing. If he also had the secret recipe, he wouldn't have been at the mercy of others, ultimately having it snatched away by that old bastard Chen Yushan! After saying this, he stopped trying to persuade him. Anyway, the other party might actually be capable. Even if he couldn't defeat Chen's company, he would be happy if he could make things difficult for Chen's company.
The broker quickly brought over all the necessary writing materials: pen, ink, paper, and inkstone. The contract was drafted by the brokerage firm and was no different from a modern printed contract; all that was needed was to copy the shop's name. Next came the sections outlining the responsibilities and obligations of both parties. Finally, both individuals signed and affixed their red fingerprints, and then the broker signed and affixed his fingerprint, thus completing the contract.
The commission for the broker should have been shared by the two of them, but Sun Deye, for some unknown reason, handed over the entire commission with a wave of his hand. Qin Sanniang tried to dissuade him to no avail, so she went along with him, planning to give him several jars of fine wine as a thank-you gift when the business opened.
After signing the contract, the broker knew they would need to renovate the shop, so he handed over the keys to her. The brokerage firm would then handle the handover of the property deed, since they hadn't paid such a high commission for nothing.
Even with Sun Deye's large and powerful family, he couldn't defeat Chen Yushan, and Cao Wenshan began to feel worried again! But he saw that the mother and son of the landlord had no worries at all, but were as excited as birds, and began to discuss how to decorate!
Cao Wenshan smiled and said, "Alright, let's not say anything more, lest we spoil the mood. Since we've made up our minds, let's just go for it."
With the shop issue resolved, the decor couldn't be haphazard. Fortunately, the shop was originally a tavern; the first floor served as the main hall for selling alcohol, while the second floor housed private rooms for VIP customers. After all, their alcohol business wasn't just retail; they also combined retail with wholesale.
In this way, Qin San Niang planned to divide the second floor into several private rooms for business guests to sample wines. The first floor, on the other hand, would be designed as a shelf, with the wines categorized and displayed for people to choose from freely.
The matter of customizing the shelves can be entirely entrusted to Chen Laohan; his craftsmanship is excellent.
As for the decoration, it was taken over by Guo Er long ago. It is said that there is an old man in the hall who is an expert in decoration. Several young men are now learning from the old man. It is time to test their skills.
With Guo Er's guarantee, Qin San Niang was naturally very reassured.
Guo Er is no longer the petty hoodlum he used to be. Now, thanks to the charity, he's the most inspiring young man on Yangshu Street.
Many elderly people sighed with emotion, and their advice to their grandchildren became, "Look at your Uncle Guo! He used to be a hoodlum, but now he's doing incredibly well! That's what you call a prodigal son returning home—it's priceless. You should also work hard; Grandpa has high hopes for you."
The women in the charity hall were not idle either. One of the older women, who was skilled in embroidery, opened an embroidery school. This delighted the girls, who all eagerly went to learn. Moreover, because of their previous experiences, they worked very hard, wishing they could work non-stop for twelve hours a day.
Guo Er used his connections to find them some simple jobs, such as embroidering handkerchiefs or making knots. Although these individual items didn't earn much money, there were so many of them! Little by little, it added up to a considerable sum.
The atmosphere at the charity hall is truly wonderful now. Everyone is content with their place, without worrying about the hall suddenly disbanding or being left homeless. Nobody wants to leave. There are women who help cook, take care of children and the elderly, teachers who can instruct them in skills, a roof over their heads, and a group of people like Manager Guo who can ensure their safety. Anyone who wants to leave would be a fool!
So when they heard that they could help the client with the renovation, everyone was really happy. They had eaten so many meals for free, and they were thinking about when they could repay them!
At home, Liao Hongying was quite happy to learn that the location for the tavern had been finalized. The first batch of finished wine was almost ready to be taken out of the cellar!
After this batch of wine was successfully brewed, it has been stored in the cellar for three months. The flavor has become more mellow and lingering, and it's even more intoxicating than when it was first brewed! Gu Qingshan and He Yingyuan both believe that this wine will definitely sell very well!
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