After giving her instructions, Yan Xia and La Mei returned to the inn.
The carriage was rented in advance.
They will set off back to Shuangqiao Town as soon as they wake up tomorrow.
Yan Xia was too busy. When she got back, she still had to hire people to deliver goods, buy carriages, and so on. The birthday cake she had ordered would need to be made for five consecutive days. She was a little tired and planned to buy another batch of servants, but then she wouldn't be able to live in the backyard of the shop and restaurant.
Xiaohe is due to give birth in a few months.
We need to buy a big house in town.
After a good night's sleep, the mother and daughter bought some pastries and braised food and set off on their journey home. It took them half a day to finally arrive at Shuangqiao Town.
They finished all the pastries and braised dishes on the carriage.
The two got off the carriage at the city gate, paid the driver, and then went back.
We had hot pot at a restaurant for dinner. Everything in Jiangnan County is great, but the food is a bit bland. We had to have a spicy hot pot to satisfy our cravings.
That night, the mother and daughter were so tired that they fell asleep as soon as they hit the bed.
Driving is tiring, but riding in a car is even more tiring; my whole body feels like it's falling apart.
It wasn't until I slept until dawn that the symptoms subsided.
After breakfast, Yan Xia went straight to the brokerage firm and found Kong, a broker she knew well. The two sat in the courtyard of the brokerage firm and had a long talk.
“Kongya Ren, I want to buy a house, preferably a big one, because the backyard of the shop is already too small for us to live in.”
Upon hearing that she wanted to buy another house, Kong Yaren's smile became even more genuine.
The hottest topic in town lately is Yan's Pastry Shop. It's said that Manager Yan has developed a new product, a cake, that can only be eaten on one's birthday. Moreover, one must light candles and make a wish while eating it. As long as one is sincere, the wish will definitely come true. It's said that the eldest daughter of the county magistrate's family had her wish granted.
It is extremely effective.
The rumors were so widespread that many dignitaries rushed to Yan's Pastry Shop to order birthday cakes.
and!
Manager Yan has managed to establish a connection with the county magistrate.
Some of her competitors, who were initially envious of her business, threatened to team up and cause trouble for Manager Yan, but they haven't taken any action for quite some time, probably because they're afraid.
It's only been a few months since they bought the restaurant, and now they're buying a house.
Manager Yan must have made a lot of money.
The people of Kongya fawned over her even more.
As soon as Yan Xia took a sip of tea, they would immediately refill her cup, afraid that they might not do it properly and upset her.
"Yes, yes, yes, it's quite a coincidence. The real estate agency has two houses for sale recently, one at the end of the city and one at the top. Which one would you like to see?"
Kong Yaren said politely.
He filtered out all the cheap houses and only showed Yan Xia the two most expensive and best ones.
"Hmm...you can introduce them to me."
"The house at the end of the city has two courtyards and is a bit smaller, but it has a large garden in the middle. Your grandchildren can play in the garden in the future, which will give you more peace of mind. The house at the top of the city has three courtyards, or rather, four. There is no garden in the middle, but each courtyard has its own courtyard. However, your young masters and ladies may need someone to look after them. If they play in the front and back courtyards, which are too close to the gate, they might accidentally run out and encounter bad people, which would be dangerous. It is definitely not as reassuring as the one with the garden in the middle."
As a salesperson, Kong Yaren had a thorough understanding of all the clients in the dental shop, so he naturally knew that Yan Xia's grandchildren were about to be born.
Therefore, he also considered the safety of children playing.
Yan Xia slightly raised her eyes.
She found herself to be quite lucky; the people she met were all very hardworking, including Kong Yaren, Zou Yaren, and Zuo Li, among others.
Everyone shines in their own industry, working hard.
"Go and take a look."
Yan Xia then said that she was also unsure which one to buy. Just listening to Kong Yaren, she couldn't imagine the pros and cons of the two houses. She had to see the houses in person to know which one she preferred.
“Alright, both houses have servants guarding the gates. I’ll take you directly there. The brokerage firm has provided a carriage. The end of the city is quite far away; it will take almost half an hour to walk there. Why don’t you sit in the carriage, have some tea, and some candied fruit and pastries? We’ll be there soon.”
Although horseback riding is prohibited in the town, horse-drawn carriages and oxcarts can still pass through, but they cannot go too fast, as it could easily injure people.
"Alright, let's look at the end of the city first, then the top."
Led by Kong Yaren, Yan Xia boarded the brokerage's carriage.
The carriage was large, and to avoid suspicion, Kong Yaren sat outside with the driver. The driver was very skilled, and the carriage was not bumpy at all. Yan Xia ate two sweet and sour fruits and drank half a cup of tea before arriving at the end of the city.
"Manager Yan, we've arrived. Please get off the carriage."
Kong Yaren placed a low wooden stool under the carriage, lifted the carriage curtain, and raised his arm so that Yan Xia could lean on his arm to get out of the carriage.
He looks exactly like a eunuch from a palace intrigue novel.
"No."
Yan Xia hunched over and walked to the outside of the carriage, then jumped down directly from it.
It's not very tall, only one meter.
It landed smoothly, only kicking up some dust around my feet.
Kong Yaren was stunned for two seconds.
He quickly followed Yan Xia's example and jumped off the carriage, but almost twisted his ankle.
He grinned and walked to the door, knocked, explained his purpose to the old servant guarding the door, and then led Yan Xia inside to see the house.
After the two entered through the main gate, they could see a row of stone walls carved with various patterns. It was very magnificent. After walking for more than ten meters, there was an arched gate. After stepping through the gate, they entered a courtyard.
Directly opposite is the main house of the courtyard, with side rooms on the left and right.
The main room is in the middle, which is the large living room for receiving guests. On each side of the main room are two large sleeping rooms. You have to go through two curtained doors to get to the bed, which is a bit like a modern single-level apartment.
There was nothing inside except for the bed, table, and chairs; the original owner had already moved out.
There was also a small outhouse with a door inside the house, containing a chamber pot, so that the homeowner wouldn't have to go to the large outhouse in the yard to use the toilet at night.
Next to the two main rooms, there were two smaller rooms on each side, presumably for the personal maids.
It can also be used as a storage room.
The side rooms no longer have a main hall; each has five upper rooms.
Both side rooms have east and west corner doors that lead to the garden.
Kong Yaren led Yan Xia away through the east gate.
Passing through the covered walkway, you can see a garden. But Yan Xia thinks it's more like a park. There's a river and dozens of trees, some ornamental and some fruit trees. It's about five times the size of the courtyard. This place is so comfortable!
Even playing football in the garden is fine.
Two paths paved with pebbles run through the middle of the park, so you don't have to walk in the mud if you want to stroll in the garden on a rainy day.
It's a little slippery, so be careful when walking. There's a wooden swing in the garden that looks quite old; it was probably built by the previous owner. There are also two covered walkways on either side, allowing you to quickly cross the garden and reach the first and second courtyards without having to wander around in the garden.
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