Zhou Jie shook her head. "How about we go take a look?"
Han Luoxue also had this idea. In fact, she didn't have her own shop in the capital. Although this place was remote, the shop was big enough that she could take it over if it were to be rented or sold.
I recently landed a big deal, and I estimate I'll be able to ship a significant amount of goods.
The two went over and inquired. The shopkeeper next door said that the two shops actually belonged to the same person. They didn't know what the original shopkeeper was thinking. They just hadn't opened since the New Year and hadn't seen anyone come.
"They might have already starved to death! After all, business wasn't very good for those two shops in the past. They had already exhausted their savings in the last two years. Later they wanted to sell them, but at that time everyone was starving, and food and money were scarce, so no one was willing to spend money to buy them!"
Hearing this, Han Luoxue was overjoyed: "Do you know where he is? Knowing where he lives is fine too. I want to ask how much this shop costs!"
The shopkeeper actually knew the address and left them an address. The two of them went there excitedly to find the person.
"Xue'er, let's open a restaurant here, a barbecue restaurant or a hot pot restaurant, either is fine... I'll come and help you manage it, and we can open it together!"
Han Luoxue... She wondered why Zhou Jie was so enthusiastic. Turns out she'd been thinking about her hot pot restaurant and barbecue restaurant all along. This girl really is a true foodie.
“This won’t do! If I can take over this shop, I’m not planning to open a hot pot restaurant or a barbecue restaurant for the time being.”
Hearing this, Zhou Jie was a little disappointed. She thought she would be able to eat good food every day from now on.
"I'm planning to open a grain store!"
"Oh, it's just a grain store? But we already have one at home, don't we?"
The Zhou family owned several grain stores.
Han Luoxue shook her head: "This grain store of mine is only temporary. It may be replaced by another one after a while."
Zhou Jie scratched her head in frustration, not understanding what Han Luoxue meant.
Now you're selling grain, but after a while you'll switch to something else. What does that mean? Shouldn't a shop decide what to sell and stick with it?
Seeing Zhou Jie's puzzled look, Han Luoxue turned to look around. Seeing that no one was looking at her, she leaned close to Zhou Jie's ear and whispered, "This has nothing to do with you, so don't get involved. I can do it myself!"
"You heard about the imperial edict just now, right?"
Zhou Jie nodded vigorously. Not only did she understand, but she also cursed Ouyang Zhen in secret. Of course, she didn't dare to say it in front of Ouyang Zhen, for fear that he would beat her up!
"What do you think will be the most sought-after item after this imperial edict is issued?"
Zhou Jie gasped, finally understanding what Han Luoxue meant.
"Sister Xue'er, do you mean you're opening a grain store specifically to cater to the imperial edict?"
"Oh my, how come I didn't think of that? How come your brain works so fast? While I was still feeling indignant for you, you were already thinking about how to make money. This world is so unfair. What is your brain made of?"
Zhou Jie was extremely annoyed; Xue'er was so clever, her mind worked so fast.
She doesn't know anything about this yet, but others have already seen the business opportunity. This is something no normal person could even imagine, okay?
"Haha, it's nothing really. I only thought of this when I saw these two empty shops. My shop has only been open for about a month, and it's specifically for women."
Zhou Jie was eager to seize such a good business opportunity. However, she didn't have any grain on hand; her family's grain was bought from Han Luoxue.
"Sister Xue'er, how about I find a shop to sell some things too?" Although Zhou Jie has never lacked money since she was a child, who would complain about having too much money?
"I think you shouldn't get involved. I'll take you along to make money when there's a suitable opportunity in the future."
Zhou Jie nodded repeatedly. She wasn't embarrassed or conflicted; she was naturally a very easygoing person.
"That works too. What are we waiting for? Let's quickly ask those two shops if anyone is selling!"
Han Luoxue nodded, agreeing wholeheartedly.
After a great deal of effort, they finally found the owners of the two shops.
The shopkeeper's family is not well-off now. In the past, the shop's business was just average, with little inventory and not much money saved.
Later, the harvest was bad, and the price of grain was quite high, which quickly depleted their savings. Although business outside has begun to recover, they lack the capital to purchase goods and the money to hire people. Recently, they have been inquiring about selling their two shops.
However, there aren't many people willing to take over, and even if there are one or two people who want to buy, the price they ask for is too low.
The shopkeeper had lost too much money and didn't want to sell anymore. He thought that the economy was starting to recover, and maybe it wouldn't be long before the capital returned to its former prosperity, at which point his shop could earn more money. He'd already wasted so much time, what difference would a few more months make?
I'm worried that my family might eat less, but I can manage to stay put for a while longer.
The shopkeeper's attitude was not good when he heard that the two girls had come to buy the shop.
"My two shops are in a decent location, the buildings aren't too old, and the furnishings are alright. I won't sell them if the price is too low!"
The shopkeeper spoke directly, and his attitude was far from friendly.
Han Luoxue glanced at him, then looked around their lodgings, and smiled, "I see you've been in business for many years now, haven't you? How much silver are you planning to sell those two shops for? You can rent them out too; just give me a price, and I'll take them if it's close enough!"
The shopkeeper glanced at the two men and thought that although their clothes were not particularly luxurious, they had an extraordinary demeanor and were clearly very well-mannered.
"My shop prices aren't too high; these two shops will cost two thousand taels of silver. If you're okay with that, I can take you to see them! As for renting them out, forget it; I don't want to rent them out!"
The rent is too low now, and not many families are willing to rent houses.
Han Luoxue and Zhou Jie frowned; given the current market prices, the price he was asking for was a bit too high.
“Old man, isn’t your price too high? If I remember correctly, houses around here cost around seven hundred taels of silver. Yours is much more expensive than theirs.”
“My backyard is big, and the warehouses inside are all newly built. Besides, the shop has been renovated. How can it be the same as theirs?”
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