Chapter 140 Buying a Shop
Shopkeeper Yao was also trying to please Liu Xia, saying that they were all from the same village, and asked him not to quote an outrageous price.
In fact, Liu Xia is also holding back a lot of energy!
Liu Hong was a cousin of his, and he offered the rent of twelve taels of silver a year for the sake of his family's face.
But Liu Hongfei said it was too high and asked him to reduce the rent to ten taels of silver.
Liu Xia was not stupid. He inquired about several shops and found that the rent of twelve taels a year was the lowest.
He insisted on not lowering the price.
However, Liu Hong took advantage of the fact that Liu Xia did not live in the town and spread the word that the shop was his and it was useless for others to think so.
He also threatened Liu Xia, saying that sooner or later he would have to beg Liu Hong to rent his shop.
Liu Xia was also depressed. He rented a shop and was full of anger.
Now that someone wants to buy it, he has to seize this opportunity no matter what.
One was to prevent himself from running back and forth in the future, and the other was to win face with Liu Hong.
Let him see that things can be done without him.
Liu Xia pondered for a moment and said, "I also grew up in this town, and I've known Manager Yao since I was a child. So I won't play tricks, just one hundred and eighty taels of silver.
But don't bargain with me. I won't take away the shop in front, the house in the back, or any furniture. You can just move in and live here."
Zhang Juexia's mind raced, thinking about the prices here.
Ye Beixiu tugged at the corner of her clothes, indicating that the price was acceptable.
She looked at Shopkeeper Yao again, and Shopkeeper Yao nodded slightly.
Zhang Juexia understood.
Liu Xia was anxious to sell the house, so he added, "If you buy my shop, you don't even have to clean it up, you can use it right away. If you have everything you need, you can open it tomorrow."
Zhang Juexia was amused by Liu Xia's words, "We are destined to be together. We both have the word 'Xia' in our names. Deal."
But I left in a hurry and didn't bring that much silver, so I can only give you a deposit of ten taels of silver."
"make a deal."
Liu Xia couldn't wait to go into the house to sign the contract, but Manager Yao added, "Don't write any deposit, I'll help her pay the remaining money.
Let's just pay the money and take the goods, and then go to the government office to complete the formalities."
"Thank you, Manager Yao."
Liu Xia and Zhang Juexia said in unison.
This made Manager Yao laugh.
Zhang Juexia held the house deed, and it was as if she had dreamed that she had joined the ranks of people who owned shops.
Ye Beixiu was also grinning. Before this, he had only come to the town to sell prey and had never thought of settling down in the town.
Liu Xia was going back to the neighboring county the day after tomorrow, so he asked Zhang Juexia to give him a day to pack up.
"Don't worry, just take your time to clean up."
She whispered to Liu Xia, "If Liu Hong loses his patience and comes to rent a house again, don't even mention selling the shop."
Liu Xia understood Zhang Juexia's intention and bowed, "You have done me such a big favor, I will definitely take care of this small matter for you."
Manager Yao invited Zhang Juexia and Ye Beixiu to her house for a drink before going home.
"Not only water, but you also have to give me something to eat, otherwise how can I have the strength to pay you back.
You have to curry favor with me these few days, otherwise I won’t return the money.”
Shopkeeper Yao pointed at her and said, "I'm not afraid. I have a hostage in your family. If you don't give me the money, I'll ask my apprentice to ask for it from you."
"Come on, I don't dare. I still have to curry your favor. Otherwise, what if you abuse my sister again?"
"You're the only one who's always thinking too much. For your little money, I'm not worth doing all those bad things. Hurry up, what do you want to eat? If you miss this opportunity, you'll miss it. Today, the boss is in a good mood and wants to treat you."
"Then I won't be polite either."
Zhang Juexia ate until his stomach was full, and then he and Ye Beixiu took a carriage home.
"Shopkeeper Yao, I'll come again tomorrow."
When he got home, the first thing Zhang Juexia did was to settle the accounts.
The family could still afford the 180 taels of silver, but after taking it out, the family had a lot less silver.
She frowned and wondered how she could spend the money.
Ye Beixiu comforted her from the side, "Think about it, we all own shops in the town now, wouldn't you be happy?"
"Too."
Zhang Juexia put away the house deed and started talking to Ye Beixiu.
Ye Beixiu was more concerned about what to do with the shop, whether to use it himself or rent it out.
“Since I’ve bought the shop, of course I’ll use it myself, that’s the most appropriate way.
I already have some preliminary ideas and will discuss them with Manager Yao tomorrow.
If this matter is discussed, perhaps Li Yingyue won’t need to help find an embroiderer.”
Ye Beixiu's face lit up with joy, "Really?"
"That's not true."
Have a good night's sleep.
Zhang Chenxia slept soundly and didn't even dream.
But when I woke up, snowflakes were falling outside.
Although she was happy to see the snow, she was also worried about what would happen if it got heavier when they came back.
Liu Mingda observed the sky and said, "Go quickly and come back quickly. It won't be a problem if you get back before lunch. But you must get back before lunch. If it rains heavily in the afternoon, you might not be able to come back."
"Doctor Liu, I'm not afraid. My husband and I went to town yesterday and did something important: we bought a shop.
It will be like having a place to stay when I go to town in the future."
Liu Mingda was very happy for them, but he still told them to come back as soon as possible.
Ye Beixiu was thinking about home and wanted to go back early, so he couldn't help but quicken his pace while catching the bus.
Ah Hua rolled her eyes repeatedly because of his urging.
That means telling him, I understand, don't push him anymore.
When they arrived in town, they went straight to Manager Yao's house.
Zhang Juexia placed the silver in front of Shopkeeper Yao and said, "Count it. If I leave and you say it doesn't match, I won't be responsible."
Shopkeeper Yao put the silver away and said, "I still trust you. Tell me what you think. If you had returned the silver, I wouldn't be in such a hurry."
"How do you know me so well?"
"I've been doing business in this town for many years and have seen all kinds of people. However, this is the first time I've seen a lovely person like you."
"How much honey did you drink so early in the morning? Your mouth is so sweet."
"If you don't want your husband to be outside in the cold wind, just tell me now."
Manager Yao threatened Zhang Juexia not to talk nonsense, and she also wanted to know Zhang Juexia's next idea as soon as possible.
For some reason, ever since she met Zhang Juexia, she subconsciously wanted to get close to her and was willing to listen to her ideas on some things.
It turned out that she was right.
It had only been a short time since she followed Zhang Juexia, but the money she earned had already caught up with what she had earned before, and she earned more in a year.
"Don't worry, give me some time. I want to know if there is any movement from Liu Hong."
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