"If you want to buy some new gadgets, you can go to Gu's Business. There are a lot of new gadgets there that we don't have in the Great Zhou. For example, there is a kind of mirror that can reflect a person's face clearly, even the hairs on the face." The little boy introduced enthusiastically.
Dai Xiang was intrigued by him, "Is there such a mirror?"
"Yes, you'll know when you go to Gu's Trading Company. Besides this, they've recently released a lot of high-quality rouges, one of which is called lipstick. Applying it on your lips can make you look beautiful. As soon as the lipstick comes out, it's sold out immediately."
"Lipstick? What's that?"
"I don't quite understand it, but it seems to be something like lip balm. I once saw a housekeeper apply it, and her face became more beautiful."
"It's so magical! It sounds like it's even more powerful than Ice Cream."
Bei Yutang listened quietly. It seemed that Gu's Company launched these cosmetics because it felt threatened by Bingji Cream.
Gu Pianran didn't get the Ice Cream formula, so she had to find another way to counter the threat posed by the Ice Cream by starting with cosmetics. At the same time, she could use the cosmetics business to break into the Great Zhou Dynasty and quickly expand her business territory.
Now that she saw her intention, how could she possibly let her have her way?
Bei Yutang had an idea in mind and asked the little boy, "How much is the rent in Youzhou?"
The little boy was very smart and immediately understood her thoughts. "Rents in Youzhou are very high. The closer to the main street, the more expensive the house is. Houses in more remote areas are relatively cheaper. If you want to rent a house, you can choose the south of the city. There are brick houses with courtyards in that area. The environment is nice and the price is reasonable. I remember a guest rented a house with a courtyard for six taels a month last time."
"Six taels, so expensive." Daixiang was surprised.
The little boy said hurriedly, "Six taels of silver is considered cheap. If it were in the east of the city, a house like this with two halls and a courtyard would cost ten taels a month. There are many merchants and travelers in Youzhou City, and many people rent houses, so the price is naturally higher than other places."
As they were talking, the group arrived at the door of an inn.
Bei Yutang took a look at the inn. The inn was relatively new, and most of the guests coming and going in the inn were people like them.
After looking at the room, I thought it was good and paid the rent.
Bei Yutang walked up to the little boy and asked, "How much?"
The little boy shyly gestured, "Five cents."
Bei Yutang took out a hundred coins and put them in his hand.
The little boy looked at her in surprise, "Too much."
"The rest of the money is for you to take us to the south of the city to find a place to live. This is my advance payment."
"It's still too much money." The little boy said honestly.
"It's okay. Consider the extra money a tip. If you want to thank me, take us to find a nice and affordable house tomorrow."
The little boy nodded quickly, "No problem. I'll come over tomorrow morning."
As soon as the little boy left, Xue Qian asked, "Are we going to live in Youzhou?"
"Um."
They all thought she would go straight into the Southern Tang Kingdom without stopping, but unexpectedly she stopped. Dai Xiang and Xiao Mo'er were already accustomed to it and adapted well to wherever they went.
After checking in, Bei Yutang took a few people out shopping while it was still early, and Xue Qian also tagged along.
Dai Xiang looked at a shop not far away where many people were coming in and out, "What kind of shop is that? There are so many people."
Bei Yutang looked up and noticed the logo of Gu's Trading Company at a glance.
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