Chapter 27 Renovation
As soon as Master Xu’s shop was sold, the business was transferred. The sewing machines in the tailor shop were moved away, and the remaining fabrics were processed, and there was nothing left.
The dry grocery store was owned by a husband and wife couple. After they bought the store, they didn't want to pay any more rent for a long time, so they started packing up and moving that day.
When Pu Xiang came over, she saw the couple having sex passionately early in the morning.
There was another man standing there, talking about something. He didn't look sad, but his brows were furrowed.
"How can you just say you don't want to rent it? And you haven't paid this month's rent yet. You said you would postpone it for a few days. Since we are all acquaintances, we postponed it. Now you are doing this. Isn't this a case of good intentions not being rewarded?"
The owner of the dry goods store rolled her eyes and said righteously, "It's just this month's rent. It's not like we don't want to pay. Just do the math. We'll pay you as many days as you have. Not a penny less! You're just being kind, but you still don't take a penny from us!"
This made the male landlord so angry that he fell backwards. Is this just a matter of money?
When they rented the store, they offered a low price, which was not a big deal. It was just because the two companies were related and had some friendship.
Now, people don't care about our friendship and are calculating the exact amount.
His family doesn't lack this little bit of money, and he doesn't have to worry about renting out the store, but he just can't get over it!
When Pu Xiang saw this, he guessed that this person was the owner of the store and walked over quickly.
She remembered the owner of the noodle shop next door saying that the owners of this shop, a couple, were both high school teachers. It was understandable that they had to go to work on weekdays and did not have cell phones to communicate like they do now. She was afraid that if she delayed, the shop would be rented out.
"Hello, comrade. I want to ask, is this your store? Do you rent it? I want to rent it. I can pay the rent half a year in advance, or pay it once a year. I am willing to accept it."
Male landlord: “…”
After leaving in a bad mood, someone so cheerful suddenly came. He didn't know what to say for a moment.
Pu Xiang didn't care about that. She just opened the book. Sure enough, after pausing for a few seconds, the male landlord suppressed his angry expression, calmed himself down and started talking.
"I rent it. What are you going to do to sell it?"
Pu Xiang said: "Selling clothes, especially women's clothing, must be clean and will not dirty your store."
After the two of them talked, the male landlord quoted a price for the rent, which was not low, but not outrageously high either.
Pu Xiang calculated it and found it acceptable. She did not bargain, but asked to sign a contract and not increase the rent within three years.
The male landlord thought about it and shook his head: "Three years is not enough, otherwise you can sign a one-year contract and we will sign a one-year contract."
Pu Xiang disagreed, "Comrade, I'm in the clothing business and I definitely want repeat customers. What if my business is good after a year and you ask me to move? If I change places when my business is just starting, wouldn't it be all in vain? How about this, we sign a three-year contract and we agree to increase the rent a little bit every year, 5%. What do you think? You can see that I just like this location and there is no other place renting here, otherwise I can't accept this rent. If you change someone to rent it, they won't be so straightforward. Comrade, please consider it?"
Up 5%?
The male landlord calculated that his salary might not be able to increase to this amount, and the rent increased every year, so even if he suffered a loss, it would not be much.
He glanced at the couple from the dry goods store who were still moving things there, snorted, and made a decision: "Okay, I'll rent it to you at this price. We'll go write a contract."
Look, after this unscrupulous guy left, he can rent his store at a higher price and it’s more fun!
When Pu Xiang heard this, she couldn't help but jump up.
first step!
The first step to opening a store has been taken!
Although there were some twists and turns, everything went countless times more smoothly than she had imagined.
Pu Xiang followed the male landlord to write a contract, agreeing that the rent would be paid every six months. Of course, she also looked at the other party's ID card and property certificate. After getting the key, she finally went to the unit to confirm that she really worked there.
Landlord Qin Quanan was also amused by Pu Xiang's behavior: "Lesbian, you are really cautious enough."
Pu Xiang also laughed: "Isn't this about a few thousand dollars? I'm just a farmer who wants to do some business. If I get cheated like this, I'm really finished."
The two exchanged addresses, and the other left the school guard room's phone number.
Pu Xiang rode her bike back to the central building. The couple from the dry store had already moved everything away. Apart from a pile of dust and melon shells, there was no large garbage left.
At that time, supplies were still in short supply, and even broken stools and brooms would not be thrown out.
Pu Xiang used the key to open the store door, and the dry goods store owner rolled her eyes at her again.
I don't know where this habit comes from among businessmen.
In a few years you will understand what it means that customers are God. With this kind of personality, he is really good at driving away customers.
Pu Xiang was not in a hurry to build good relationships with others. She took a look at the emptied store and had already made a plan in her mind. She went up to the second floor to take a look and found that it was indeed a small attic, very low and only suitable for storing things.
There is no water or electricity here, and there is a shop downstairs, so it is definitely not possible to sleep upstairs. It is okay for a temporary sleep of one or two nights.
No wonder Master Xu’s family here is not making a good profit even though they are selling it for 15,000.
The second floor is much smaller than I imagined.
Pu Xiang counted the money again. After paying two big dollars in rent and a six thousand dollar loan, he now had only four thousand dollars left. He also had to renovate the store, which was another expense, and he also had to pay for the purchase of goods.
It's really tight.
After buying cleaning tools, Pu Xiang first cleaned the dust and garbage on the walls and the ground.
Then he turned around, locked the door, and rode his bike back to the village.
She wanted to find someone to paint the walls white, install lighting, and put in a glass door. She had to do the decoration well and spend as little money as possible.
"Third sister's aunt!"
Pu Xiang was riding through the town when she heard a child's voice calling her from the other side of the road. She looked up and soon saw Mo Yang carrying Mo Jingjing in a 28-inch bicycle.
When Pu Xiang saw an acquaintance, he got out of the car, pushed the car over and talked to the person.
"Where are we going?"
Mo Jingjing said, "Auntie, my dad brought me to the town to look at the storefront. He's going to open a store!"
Pu Xiang saw that her eyes were bright, compared to her previous timidity and the gloomy look after growing up, it seemed that she had suddenly gained more vitality, and she was happy for her.
Furthermore, Mo Yang was going to open a store, so Mo Jingjing probably revealed her reincarnated identity to him.
I don’t know how Mo Yang accepted it.
If it were her, she would probably be greatly frightened if her child was reborn.
"You're going to open a store. What kind of business are you going to start?"
Pu Xiang asked.
Mo Jingjing talked to Mo Yang, and Mo Yang said, "I'm planning to do a wholesale business of seasonings, such as salt, MSG, oil, soy sauce, etc. I've been working on ships and selling furniture for the past few years, and I'm familiar with some of the factories nearby. I can still negotiate a wholesale price for them."
In Pu Xiang's memory, Mo Yang died a few years later, so her impression of him was very vague. However, she still remembered one thing: this man was quite successful and not afraid of going out. He was the first one to follow the furniture boss on the ship. Later, there were several people in the village who were led out by him.
Anyway, he has courage and his ability to deal with people should be pretty good too.
"That's fine. Nowadays, when you buy things, you either go to a supply and marketing cooperative or a sales outlet. The prices are fixed. If you do wholesale, the prices will definitely be cheaper. If you let people buy in bulk, there will be no shortage of buyers. And you can also ask small restaurants and have them deliver the goods to their door. You won't have to worry about lack of business."
The retail model is group buying, with fixed users having goods delivered to their homes. In two years, the mall will be opened, and the store can be moved to the mall.
If you continue this business, you may not become rich, but at least you can have a comfortable life in a small county town.
The mall is still standing after decades.
With a shop like this, life will not be bad.
Mo Yang looked at Pu Xiang twice more because of what she said. He had always known that the daughter-in-law next door was capable, but now seeing her, she was even more capable than he had imagined.
She is also different from other women in the village.
"Are you going back to the village?"
Mo Yang also asked casually.
Pu Xiang said: "I bought a store in the county town. I need to find a painter to paint the walls and an electrician to install the lights. I went to the village to find a cheaper place."
Upon hearing this, Mo Yang thought for a moment and said, "Have you chosen someone? I know a few masons and electricians in the town. They are better and more professional than those in the village for this kind of decoration. The price will be a little more expensive than the masters in the village, but it will definitely be cheaper than those who do decoration in the county."
Pu Xiang nodded quickly when she heard this: "Okay, okay, okay. I don't have any special candidates in mind. It would be best if you know someone who can do some renovations so that I can be less worried."
Mo Yang probably meant it because Pu Xiang had helped his daughter before.
With the introduction of an acquaintance, Pu Xiang's search for a master suddenly became a lot easier.
The electrician arranged the wiring that afternoon. We didn't need any fancy lamps, just two rows of small chandeliers with lampshades. They didn't have to be fancy, just bright enough in wattage.
When the light is turned on, people across the street can see her.
Not to mention that in this row of stores, hers became the brightest and most eye-catching one.
The walls were painted and the floor was tiled in a bright white color.
She is not afraid of difficulties in management, she just wants it to be the cleanest, most eye-catching, and the visual effect must be exquisite and classy at first glance.
She did not replace the remaining old-style door panels and flat iron sliding gates, but repainted them dark red. She also added a floor-to-ceiling glass wall at the door and a sliding glass door.
The weather is going to get cold soon. If you don’t go out, you’ll freeze to death. Who would want to buy clothes?
She has no money now, otherwise she could install air conditioners immediately.
After spending more than a week, the facade was finally completed.
Pu Xiang looked very satisfied.
There are two rows of shelves on the left and right of the door, a fitting room against the wall next to the stairs, and a small cash register.
When she opens the store, she will hang two sets of clothes in front of the glass door and light a dozen small lights.
Pu Xiang was extremely satisfied. Everything was ready except for the right time. She just needed to go and purchase the goods so that they could officially start their business.
She bought a ticket to the provincial capital Linshi in advance. There are only two buses a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The same goes for the bus going in the opposite direction. She calculated the time and it was really tight.
The bus station and train station here are very close to each other, so she asked about train tickets. The train stops two more often and takes less time on the road, so she finally chose the train.