Chapter 263 A Prodigal Son Returns
Zhou Lao Da has always been lazy and unwilling to do farm work, but he is very interested in doing business. Zhou Lao Wu saw that he has some talent in this area, so he temporarily handed over the shop to him.
However, in his opinion, it is just a county town after all, and it is close to the sea and the port, so business will be better, but the local population is small and the income is limited, so the upper limit is also there.
Seeing that his analysis was very logical and he seemed to have great business talent, Lin Shiqi wanted to continue training him. He suggested opening a shop in the capital to continue the glassware business and asked him what he thought.
Zhou Laowu was very happy, but he thought that it would be difficult to run a shop in the capital. Where would there be a shop for you to rent in a place where every inch of land is worth a lot of money?
Lin Shiqi smiled. Tianxuan Pavilion already had ready-made shops on the street, and there was more than one.
Tianxuan Pavilion usually makes a living by selling information and assassinating enemies on behalf of others. These two main businesses are not suitable to be put on the public, so they have arranged shops on the street a long time ago, three of which are purchased and three are rented.
These shops ostensibly sell daily groceries, books, cloth, stationery, etc. as a cover.
If someone who knows the inside story goes there, he will be taken to the inner room to discuss the main business.
Tianxuan Pavilion lacks business talents, so these shops are struggling to survive and are barely able to maintain themselves. If there were no commissioned business, they would basically not be able to continue.
Lin Shiqi felt that it was a waste to have so many shops but not make any money.
Tianxuan Pavilion still adheres to morality and refuses to take on some businesses that are against conscience. This leads to very unstable income and everyone's living standards are average, and they can only say that they are not starving.
Now that she has become the leader of the pavilion, she has to improve herself.
Now, you can just vacate a shop and start a profitable business, which is a two-birds-with-one-stone situation.
Zhou Laowu was naturally overjoyed.
After discussing with several key figures including Jia Yi, preparations began.
Lin Shiqi's place is also very simple. Just take the time to order some glass cups. Considering that it is the capital city with a large flow of customers, the grade of the cups has been raised to a higher level.
These are all ready-made products. Just a few days later, "Ocean Special Supply" opened for business in Beijing. I believe it won't be long before it becomes well-known.
Zhou Lang's scientific examination finally began.
To show their respect, Lin Shiqi, Xiaomian Niang, Mrs. Zhou, and Old Man Zhou all sent him to the examination room.
The examination halls in the capital city were indeed much larger and more impressive. The rooms where the scholars took the examinations were formal tile-roofed houses, and the tables were formal tables. Lin Shiqi's room also looked simple, but compared to the county room before, it was still acceptable, because the previous room was a thatched hut, and the table was just two wooden boards.
She also saw several old scholars, with white beards, following the crowd into the examination room.
I don’t know what these people are thinking. Even if they pass the imperial examination and become an official, they are already very old and can’t still do the work!
"Okay, that's it. I'm going in."
Zhou Lang reached the door, looked back and said.
There were a large number of soldiers guarding the examination room, and no one else could enter.
"Okay, don't feel burdened. If you fail the exam this time, try again next time!" said Old Man Zhou.
"Yes, just do your best and don't compare yourself with others," said Mrs. Zhou.
Zhou Lang was both amused and annoyed.
"Shouldn't my parents encourage me at this time?"
Lin Shiqidao:
"It's your fault for not giving us confidence! Don't worry, we will all cheer you on."
The mute girl also waved her fist, which was rare, and said softly:
"come on!"
Zhou Lang touched his head and said with a smile:
"Okay, I finally feel like I have some support. Okay, I'm going in!"
After saying that, like everyone else, he carried a bag and walked slowly towards the examination room.
Everyone watched him enter the examination room before walking back, gradually moving away from the noisy crowd.
But at this moment, an unexpected person appeared.
Zhou Qinan suddenly appeared from nowhere in front of Mrs. Zhou and Old Man Zhou. He looked haggard and sad, and cried out sadly:
"Grandma, grandma!"
Everyone was stunned.
Lin Shiqi was also very surprised. Why did this guy stop them at this time?
"What are you doing..." Old man Zhou had too many doubts and only asked half a question.
Zhou Qinan said with a sad face:
"Grandpa, I've been having a hard time since I left home. I deeply regret that I made such a hasty decision. I'm suffering all the time! Grandpa, I really want to go home and live my old life again. Can you accept me?"
Everyone was surprised again.
Old man Zhou was somewhat tempted. After all, he had invested too much energy and hope in this eldest grandson in the past. Now that he has changed his mind, a prodigal son who returns is worth more than gold. So, could he indeed consider it?
"this……"
He looked at Mrs. Zhou.
Mrs. Zhou said coldly:
"Tell me, what have you done these days?"
Lin Shiqi was the most surprised person. She felt that this was not like Zhou Qinan's style. Was this guy playing some tricks again?
What's the point?
Just when she was puzzled, a person came from behind her and almost brushed past her.
There were still pedestrians passing by on this road, and she didn't pay much attention to it, but the next moment, she suddenly realized something was wrong!
When the man passed by, something in her body seemed to move.
She quickly reached down to her waist and found that the pistol in her pouch was gone!
This time, she was so frightened that she broke out in a cold sweat and suddenly shouted at the man:
"Stop!"
After hearing this, the thin man did not stop or turn around, but instead quickened his pace and ran forward!
As soon as he ran, Zhou Qinan stopped nagging and just ran after him!
At this moment, Lin Shiqi understood. It turned out that this guy deliberately said some unexpected words in front of everyone to confuse people and create opportunities for his accomplices to steal!
Needless to say, this thief must be a master he specially hired, and the purpose of his trip was to steal her pistol!
Lin Shiqi was not willing to let him go and started chasing after him.
The little mute girl also followed.
Seeing this, Old Man Zhou and Old Lady Zhou followed even though they didn't know why.
Not long after running, Zhou Qinan met up with the thief and took the pistol from him.
He turned around and pointed his gun at Lin Shiqi and the little mute girl who were chasing them!
Lin Shiqi's scalp tingled and he stopped in a hurry.
The little mute girl said nothing. Knowing the seriousness of the situation, she also stopped.
"Hahahaha! Chase! Why aren't you chasing anymore?"
Zhou Qinan held the pistol and laughed wildly, feeling extremely happy.
"You didn't expect that you would have this day! The reason why you are so powerful and invincible is because of this thing, right? Don't deny it, when we attacked Tianxuan Pavilion, I had already observed it very clearly. I watched it many times, and I can see clearly how to use this thing! Hahaha, if I snap my finger, your lives will be gone! Am I right? Don't move, otherwise I won't be able to control myself, hahaha..."
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