Jiang Jingxing withdrew his gaze and glanced at him, then said calmly, "No, I just think she looks like someone I used to know."
"Really?" Tang Li looked at him with disbelief. "Don't lie to me. When you were looking at her just now, your eyes were practically glued to her."
His analogy was definitely an exaggeration, but he just wanted to see Jiang Jingxing's reaction.
Jiang Jingxing's face darkened, and he warned, "Don't talk nonsense. It's bad for a girl's reputation. I just felt that she didn't seem like someone raised in a small town." In addition, his old friend was also from Anping Town, so he took a second look at her.
Seeing his serious expression, Tang Li stopped joking and instead praised Su Yan: "You also think she's quite special, don't you? Sometimes she gives me the feeling of being shrewd and calculating, like someone who has experienced a lot of hardships. How can a teenage girl like her have so many interesting stories?"
Jiang Jingxing didn't reply to him. After a moment of silence, he said, "I have a friend who happens to be selling a house. Why don't you go take a look? If it's suitable, you can take her to see it next time she comes."
Tang Li looked him over suspiciously and said meaningfully, "Is it really such a coincidence?"
"Believe it or not, it's up to you." Jiang Jingxing said and walked away without hesitation.
"Oh? I was just saying it offhand, don't be angry."
...
After Su Yan came out, she went to the department store and bought two packs of cigarettes and a pound of apples. Carrying the things, she headed to the stall of the couple from last time.
Both of them were surprised to see her.
The proprietress smiled and said, "Are you ready? I thought you'd need some more time."
Su Yan smiled and said, "It's not a lot of money, so I prepared it quickly. But I'll have to trouble you to take me to the management bureau to pay the money. Oh, by the way, I bought you and Uncle a pack of cigarettes and a pound of fruit. I'm sorry to have delayed your business."
"Oh dear! What are you doing? It's no big deal. Take it back quickly, I'm not someone who's easily offended!" The proprietress hurriedly refused, but she was secretly delighted.
Cigarettes and fruit together cost two yuan, which isn't cheap!
She wasn't greedy for the stuff; she was just happy with Su Yan's attitude.
The boss quickly added, "Yes, it's just a short walk, it won't take much time. Your gift is too valuable."
Ignoring what they said, Su Yan shoved the package into the landlady's hand, feigning displeasure as she said, "If you don't accept it, I'll feel bad troubling you. Auntie, please come with me. It's almost time for the office to close, and if I'm late, I'll lose a day's earnings."
Sure enough, her interruption made the proprietress forget about pushing it away, "Oh, we're going to be late, so you'll have to watch the stall yourself, boss."
After putting down her things and taking off her apron, the proprietress hurriedly took Su Yan away.
There are still many vacant stalls. After all, 10 yuan a month is still a bit expensive for many people. In addition, it is shameful to be an individual business owner. Most people have been watching and hesitating for these two reasons.
Paying the stall fee also provides a guarantee: if someone causes trouble and is in the right, the management bureau will step in to resolve the issue.
If you don't pay, and your stall gets vandalized or something, nobody will care.
The staff at the management bureau were very welcoming to those renting stalls. The procedures were completed in less than ten minutes, and Su Yan paid the deposit and rent and obtained the stall certificate without any problems.
Before leaving, the staff reminded us: "You need to come and pay the stall fee on the last day of each month. The deposit is refundable at any time if you decide not to rent it. The food must be clean, otherwise if you get sick from eating it, the customers will hold us accountable, and our company will also hold us accountable."
Su Yan nodded seriously: "I understand, thank you."
The staff member was a young woman, who looked about her age. She asked with some curiosity, "Can I ask what you sell at your stall?"
The main reason is that Su Yan is quite pretty and young. Normally, shy girls wouldn't choose to be self-employed.
"I sell braised duck and other similar products. You're welcome to come and try them," Su Yan replied.
"Huh? Duck products?" The girl was immediately disappointed. "I've eaten them before, but they were awful. There was hardly any meat and they were very fishy. You probably won't sell these."
The proprietress standing nearby couldn't help but advise, "Yes, Yan girl, there used to be a stall selling braised food. The first day, everyone was drawn to the novelty and business was good, but from the second day onwards, nobody went to eat there anymore, and it went out of business after a week."
Su Yan smiled upon hearing this and confidently declared, "My braised food is absolutely amazing. If anyone doesn't like the taste, I'll immediately refund their money. Plus, you can try it for free on the first day of opening before deciding whether to buy."
Everyone in the management bureau looked at her: !!! What a boastful tone!!
The proprietress was dumbfounded!
Who does business like that? They'd lose everything!
And they're offering free samples on the first day of opening! What if the taste isn't good? Will they really give you a refund?
The proprietress wanted to quickly cover Su Yan's mouth, but since she wasn't her child, she couldn't control her!
The girls who were talking to Su Yan were startled by her words. After realizing what she meant, they pouted and said, "Fine, then I'll go try your cooking to see how delicious it really is. If it's good, I'll promote it for you for free. If it's not good, I'll criticize you!"
Su Yan nodded: "Deal."
What's your name?
"Su Yan."
"My name is Lan Xiaoyu, and I'm very picky about food. Don't blame me for being rude if you don't like it!" Lan Xiaoyu said arrogantly.
Su Yan glanced at her with a smile, "I guarantee you won't have that chance."
After saying that, she turned to the staff next to her and announced, "Everyone is welcome to come to my stall to taste my food. I will be setting up my stall in three days. Thank you everyone."
Su Yan was clearly in a good mood after leaving the Administration Bureau.
She never expected Lan Xiaoyu to come along. With the Bureau's people making her famous, she didn't need to put in any extra effort to promote herself.
Not wanting to dampen her spirits, the shopkeeper changed the subject: "Would you like to buy a stroller? The management office has storage facilities here, so you don't have to worry about it getting stolen."
Su Yan was somewhat tempted.
However, she prefers to buy a tricycle, as it would be more convenient and she wouldn't have to push it so hard.
Do you sell tricycles?
"What? You want to buy a tricycle?!" The proprietress was dumbfounded and tried to persuade her earnestly, "These things are so expensive! Even without a ticket, it costs six hundred yuan apiece! The cost is too high. Why don't you see how business is first before deciding?"
She spent 100 yuan to have someone set up her stall, and she was heartbroken!
Su Yan thought for a moment, realizing that the tricycle didn't seem to meet her requirements for a stall. After thinking for a long time, she asked hesitantly, "Auntie, did you have your stall set up by someone else?"
The proprietress paused for a moment, then said, "Yes."
"Does the stall owner accept custom orders?"
Su Yan was afraid that she wouldn't understand, so she explained again: "It means I draw the diagrams and ask the boss to do it according to my requirements."
"I don't know," the proprietress said, looking a bit troubled. "How about I take you to his shop to ask? It's not far anyway."
Su Yan: "Okay!"
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