Then, the two sisters-in-law hugged each other.
Zhang poured Cai Xiaolian a full glass of wine: "Come on, Xiaolian, let's drink!"
Cai Xiaolian also took the wine pot next to Gu Shouxin and poured some for Zhang Shi: "Yes, sister-in-law, this is my eldest sister from my maternal family, let's drink!"
The two tilted their heads back and drank it all in one gulp, then laughed heartily.
The three Gu brothers: "..."
Gu Ren was warming himself by the fire with Gu Xin and the others on the other side when he saw his mother and his second aunt drinking together, and he got anxious.
Didn't we agree to discuss the business center? What happened?
If you're not coming, then I'll have to go myself.
So, Gu Ren called Gu En, Gu Xin, Gu Si, and Gu Yingxue to sit around the table. Just then, Cheng Huaijin also arrived from the embassy.
Cheng Huaijin was forced to drink three cups of wine by Uncle Gu as punishment, and then joined in everyone's casual conversation.
Cai Xiaolian thought that since people stay up all night to welcome the New Year, they might as well chat. Time flies when there are so many people chatting.
The children will be looked after by their grandparents and fourth brother and sister-in-law tomorrow morning, so they can sleep in a little longer.
So, Cai Xiaolian brought up her business center. Coincidentally, all three branches of the family were there. She had already discussed it with Aunt Gu. Aunt Gu would only invest money because she was pregnant and couldn't do anything.
Cai Xiaolian has already chosen a location for the commercial center she wants to build, right outside the East Gate. In the past two years, due to wars and trade with the East and West, the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty is much more bustling than before. Therefore, some ministers in the court have submitted a memorial to expand the capital.
Except for the area to the north where the palace is located, which will not be expanded, the other three directions are planned to be expanded.
Cai Xiaolian chose the east side, and will follow the procedures to acquire a piece of land in the east.
It involves all aspects of life, including clothing, food, housing, transportation, eating, drinking, and entertainment.
Cai Xiaolian proposed two options. One was that everyone could work together to make money. The Gu family had four branches, and if you included Gu Qingyuan's family and Cheng Huaijin, there would be a total of six branches.
The investment in this commercial center will be divided into six parts. Of the profits, two parts will go to the royal family, two parts will go to the second branch of the family, and the remaining five branches of the family plus the two elders will each receive one part.
"This is the first option," she said. After she finished speaking, Cheng Huaijin quickly waved his hand and said, "Second Aunt, no, no. I will be living in Liusha Kingdom for a long time, so my share doesn't need to be included."
Cai Xiaolian shook her head and said, "Xiao Jin, let me finish. There's a second option. That is, you can buy the shops directly. I'll set up this place and take care of everything myself, and then you can buy the shops directly. Because, apart from the shops you buy, I plan to rent out the others. That way, you don't have to manage them. Whether you run your own business or rent them out, you'll still have income!"
Uncle Gu asked, "Second Sister-in-law, if we choose the first option, besides contributing money, we also need to assume corresponding responsibilities in the initial construction and later management, right?"
Cai Xiaolian: "That's a must. I'm fine with whichever you choose."
Uncle Gu looked at Uncle Gu.
Uncle Gu said nonchalantly, "I don't care! My wife is planning to give all her money to my second brother's wife for this anyway. We don't know anything about it, we just want to leave something for the children."
Uncle Gu pursed his lips: "Brother, you call this 'casual'? You just picked the second one directly! But I think your choice is correct."
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