Li Fu's family also looked worried; this steamed bun shop was the lifeline for their three families.
But lately, I seem to have had some bad luck, and something always seems to go wrong.
"It's okay, I haven't seen anything suitable either. Let's take our time and look around, no rush."
Wei Yuyan comforted Li Fu.
"Come here, this is it."
The location that Sister-in-law Zhang was looking at was on West Street, not at either end, so the location was pretty good.
"Grandpa, my sister is here, let's take a look."
Aunt Zhang went next door and called an old man. It seemed that the shop next door also belonged to the old man. He was sitting inside drinking tea.
"Go ahead and look, look all you want."
The old man didn't lock the door, so he just pushed it open and let them see.
Wei Yuyan glanced at the layout inside. It was fairly standard, a little smaller than the previous shop, but overall about the same.
There is a main hall, followed by the kitchen, and then two side rooms. There is no woodshed.
"Sir, how much would it cost per month if I were to rent it?"
Wei Yuyan thought this shop could be a backup option. If there were no other suitable shops, then she would choose this one.
"I don't like it. Let's negotiate. If you can rent it long-term, for one or two years, I'll give you 280 coins."
The old man was holding a teacup in his hand, taking a sip every now and then.
"Thank you, sir. Your shop is nice, I'll give it serious consideration. But there's a street we haven't looked at yet, we'll have to go and see if there's anything more suitable."
Wei Yuyan also spoke frankly, saying that he wasn't 100% satisfied with the shop yet, so he still needed to go and take a look.
"No problem, you can come and see it as many times as you like, I won't mind."
The old man was a straightforward person, and he greatly admired Wei Yuyan's honesty.
"Thank you, I'm sorry to bother you."
After saying goodbye to the old man, Zhang Dasao and Lifu didn't know where to go next.
"Actually, there's one more place we haven't seen yet."
Wei Yuyan's eyes lit up again.
"Where else?"
Zhang Lifu was puzzled.
"South Street~".
Wei Yuyan is referring to the street where the steamed bun shop is now located, a street that everyone initially ignored.
"That's true, maybe there really is one somewhere."
Sister-in-law Zhang clapped her hands, placing her last hope on South Street.
The three of them arrived at South Street and happened to run into Manager Jiang, who was out.
"Oh, Madam Wu, it's been so long! Why haven't you brought any herbs for months?"
Manager Jiang took the initiative to greet him.
"It's Manager Jiang. I've changed careers. You should have eaten at that steamed bun shop before. It's the one I opened with my older brother and sister-in-law."
Wei Yuyan rarely appears at the steamed bun shop now, and Manager Jiang hasn't encountered her in town.
"Really? I really like this steamed bun. It's my fault for being lazy."
My wife usually buys ready-made food for me, so I didn't know you opened a steamed bun shop here."
Manager Jiang stroked his beard and chatted with Wei Yuyan.
"I'm glad you like it, but I don't know if I'll be able to eat it in a few days."
Wei Yuyan looked worried.
"Huh? What do you mean?"
Manager Jiang was surprised. He loved the meat pies from this steamed bun shop the most, and he would feel uneasy if he couldn't have them anymore.
"The landlord suddenly changed his mind and refused to rent to us. We searched for a long time this morning but couldn't find a suitable shop."
Wei Yuyan explained.
"Hmm, let me think... My brother-in-law seems to have a shop for rent around here. How about I take you to ask him?"
After thinking for a moment, Manager Jiang thought of an important person.
"Really? That's wonderful! Thank you so much, Manager Jiang."
Wei Yuyan was overjoyed. She had only delivered medicinal herbs to Manager Jiang a few times, yet he had already offered to help her. She felt truly unworthy of such kindness.
"It's alright, you guys wait here for me. He runs a grain shop up ahead, he should be looking for you to chat with. I'll go get him."
Manager Jiang pointed to the grain shop in front of the clinic and walked over there.
"Okay, Manager Jiang."
Wei Yuyan and her two companions stood obediently under the eaves, waiting. It was quite sunny at the moment.
Although it's not as hot as in July or August, it's still a bit glaring.
About fifteen minutes later, Manager Jiang arrived with a middle-aged man who looked a bit older.
"Let me introduce you. This is Madam Wu, and this is Manager Liu Fu."
Manager Jiang gave them a brief introduction.
"Hello, Manager Liu. We heard you have shops for rent on this street. Would you mind taking a look?"
Wei Yuyan asked impatiently.
"Of course, it's just ahead, let's go."
Manager Liu was about to take a step when he spoke.
"Then I won't go. You guys go and see for yourselves."
Manager Jiang had already done them a favor; the rest was their own business.
"Thank you for the introduction, Manager Jiang. Take care."
Wei Yuyan watched Manager Jiang leave before following Manager Liu.
As they walked, the group realized they were getting closer and closer to their steamed bun shop.
Li Fu and Wei Yuyan looked at each other, but said nothing.
"These two, how about them? Good location, right? Let me open them and show you what's inside."
Manager Liu pointed to the two shops and then began looking for the keys.
He took out a large handful of keys and began searching for the key that could open the shop.
Sister-in-law Zhang then realized, good heavens, this is right across from her own steamed bun shop!
Sister-in-law Zhang opened her mouth, but when she saw that neither Lifu nor her sister spoke, she chose to remain silent as well.
"Found it."
Manager Liu finally found the key and successfully opened the shop door.
The group looked at the overall layout, which was actually the same as the layout of the current steamed bun shop.
There's one difference: there's no woodshed, but the side room is bigger than before; you could fit two beds in it.
Wei Yuyan thought about buying two beds. In the summer, when there wasn't enough room, she would sleep on the floor. Now that it's autumn, it's cooler in the mornings and evenings.
"How is it? Are you satisfied? If not, there's more ahead."
Manager Liu sat in the pavilion in the backyard and took out his pipe to take a puff.
"I'm quite satisfied, but there's one thing, Manager Liu, you don't have a woodshed here."
We need a lot of firewood for cooking. Could we build a shed here to store the firewood?
Zhang Lifu thought it best to ask in advance, just in case some people wouldn't allow unauthorized construction.
"Sure, no problem, just break down my wall."
Manager Liu agreed to Zhang Lifu's request; it was a small matter after all.
"Shopkeeper, we really like this shop. Please give us a fair price."
Wei Yuyan also sat down and chatted with Manager Liu, having seen everything she needed to see.
All that's left is haggling; hopefully, Manager Liu won't ask for too high a price.
"Then I definitely won't cheat you, after all, you were introduced by my brother-in-law."
How about this, three hundred coins a month, but you have to sign a one-year contract, otherwise I'm too lazy to stay here.”
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