So Yu Ri and his companion not only brought Lingzhi and wild ginseng, but also an additional six hundred taels of silver. They had heard that shops and houses in the county were much more expensive than those in the town, so they had to prepare more silver.
Because they set off before dawn, they arrived in town at 7:00 AM. Xingxing and the five Fu brothers were having breakfast when Zhou Laoda and Zhao Guihua came in.
"Mom and Dad, you've come so early. Are you here to take us home?" Xingxing blinked her big, dark eyes. She hadn't been home for twenty days and missed it.
“You can only go home when you have a holiday. You still have to study now. We’re here because we have something to take care of. We’ll go to the county after breakfast,” Zhao Guihua said gently.
"Go to the county?" Zhao Guizhi looked over upon hearing this.
“Yesterday, the head of the household brought back some good stuff. We’re going to take it to the county to sell…” Zhao Guihua didn’t hide anything. Her sister and brother-in-law weren’t outsiders, so there was nothing she couldn’t say.
"They're going to buy a shop in the county and a house too?" Zhao Guizhi's heart pounded. How many good things had her brother-in-law gotten his hands on?
You really can't underestimate my brother-in-law and sister. They keep saying they don't know anything about business and just want to farm and store food, but every decision they make is admirable.
They haven't even settled down in this town yet, and they're already thinking about causing trouble in the county.
However, buying houses and shops is a good thing. These properties can appreciate in value and will definitely be more valuable in a few years. Even if things don't go well, they can be rented out. As long as there are no more large-scale disasters, investing in property is a sure way to make money.
“This is no small matter. Since you’ve decided, I’ll go with you. If it’s not settled today, we’ll stay at an inn tonight and come back when it’s done.” Zhao Guizhi was worried they might be scammed, so she volunteered to go with them.
Zhao Guihua and Zhou Laoda were both very happy to hear this. They had come here hoping that Zhao Guizhi would go with them. In fact, if it was convenient for Chen Shunping, it would be more appropriate for him to go, since it would be more convenient for a man to handle matters.
However, Chen Shunping's health couldn't withstand the strain, so Zhao Guizhi had to make the trip.
"Is everything alright at the tavern? Who will cook in the kitchen if you leave?" Zhao Guihua asked with some concern.
"Nothing will happen. If I'm not here, let the Mo family cook. Anyway, the people coming to eat are all porters. We won't cook any fancy dishes these next few days. We can cook ordinary dishes with the ingredients and seasonings that anyone can make." Some home-style dishes can be learned by watching a few times if you are used to cooking. Besides, Mo Tianzhu's wife is a good cook and can easily make them.
Zhao Guizhi rarely cooks the dishes from the secret recipe, mainly because there are few distinguished guests. Occasionally, when a merchant ship stops by, distinguished guests will disembark for a meal, and she will cook to order. If any distinguished guests come for a meal while she is away these two days, she will simply cook home-style dishes.
"I want to go too! Dad, Mom, and Xingxing are going to stay at an inn in the county. Xingxing wants to go too!" Xingxing had been listening to the whole thing and knew they wouldn't be back from the county so soon, so she insisted on going with them. Children always love to play.
“Daughter, you need to study. We’ll take you on vacation, okay?” Zhao Guihua coaxed her repeatedly.
"No, no! Xingxing wants to go to the county with you today. Xingxing wants to go, she absolutely has to go!" Xingxing hugged Zhao Guihua tightly and wouldn't let go.
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