"Manager Hua, thank you so much. Because of you, our family has managed to buy the best houses, shops, and estates with the least amount of money. Thank you very much."
Li Lanzhen picked up the teacup and sincerely offered a bowl of tea to Manager Hua.
Manager Hua laughed heartily and picked up the wine glass on the table.
"Madam Li, you don't need to be so polite. These are just things I did for you."
Compared to what you did for Xuan Shen and Su Chen, my little thing is insignificant.
After several days of running around, things finally settled down today. When Li Lanzhen returned in the afternoon, she instructed the kitchen to prepare more dishes.
Have a good dinner to make up for it and nourish your body.
After the meal, the dishes were cleared away, and the children all went back to their rooms to study.
Only Li Lanzhenhua, the shopkeeper, and the brothers Han Minghai and Han Mingxiang remained in the main room. Han Shulan took the dozing little Bao to bed.
Manager Hua was about to get up and take his leave when Li Lanzhen stopped him.
"Manager Hua, please wait a moment. Although we are about to discuss the management of our family's shops and estates in the capital, you are the most experienced in this area."
We'd still like to hear your advice.
Manager Hua was very happy that Li Lanzhen valued him, so he didn't put on airs and sat down to drink tea.
He simply sat there quietly, only offering his advice when they needed to ask him.
Li Lanzhen has been thinking about these things for the past few days.
Two shops, one of which should be registered under Han Mingjiang's name.
Another one, she wanted to register under Han Minghai's name.
The last shop was given to Han Yinan, who is the eldest son and grandson, so it was reasonable to give it to him.
The grandchildren are still young, and there's a long life ahead of us. We can buy them gradually later.
The two estates, the larger one, were placed under Han Minghai's name.
However, someone needs to be transferred from Peach Blossom Spring to manage it. She already has someone in mind and will tell everyone about it later.
Let's keep that small estate under our own name; all the profits will belong to our family.
This dynasty still placed great importance on the eldest son and eldest grandson.
Therefore, it's reasonable to give Han Minghai more assets.
Moreover, she also understood that his three sons and one daughter, including his daughter-in-law and son-in-law, were all good children.
When faced with benefits, they never reach out to grab them, but rather push them onto their brothers and sisters.
Letting Han Minghai manage these things is also a way to establish him as the eldest son, and the family must accumulate more wealth.
No matter where you are, you can't do without money.
With his family's wealth and Han Mingxiang's official position in the imperial court, he was also a valuable asset.
Li Lanzhen took a few sips of tea, glanced at her two sons, then looked at Manager Hua sitting beside her with his eyes closed, and raised the corners of her lips.
"This is what I'm thinking: we'll treat that three-courtyard mansion as our home in the capital."
After my mother came to the capital, she lived in that house.
Han Minghai slowly tidied up the house, with Han Mingxiang assisting your brother.
If you have any questions, you can ask Manager Hua. If Manager Hua is not in the capital, you can ask your Uncle Xue.
That house was our home. We had three sons and one daughter, and each of us needed a small courtyard to live in.
"Make sure you arrange everything for him."
Han Minghai nodded in agreement.
"Yes, Mother, I'll get it ready as soon as possible."
He turned to Han Mingxiang and said, "Third brother, after you've arranged the courtyards for each family, give each courtyard a name and write a sign to hang up."
That way we'll know where everyone lives. I'll indulge in a little intellectual pursuit too, hahaha.
Han Mingxiang nodded and said, "Okay, big brother, let's watch it together."
Li Lanzhen took a sip of tea and continued speaking.
"The two shops, one is under Han Mingjiang's name, and the other is under my name."
"Both estates, the larger one can be registered under Han Minghai's name."
"Oh? Mother, that won't do. You can put them all in your name."
"This all belongs to my mother, the family fortune she earned!" Han Minghai shouted anxiously, his face flushed.
Han Mingxiang lowered her head to think for a moment, then looked up to offer her advice.
"Big brother, let's listen to Mother. She's been very thoughtful. She said it'll be registered in your name, so let's register it in your name. You're our big brother!"
Han Minghai lowered his head, not letting anyone see his reddened eyes.
Li Lanzhen glanced at the two of them, feeling deeply comforted.
"That large estate is in your name, but you probably won't have time to manage it."
I want to have Han Zhaoxiong come when I get back.
Let him live in that manor and manage it.
As for the farm laborers needed in the village, you two can work together after you buy some people and wait for them to arrive.
"What do you two think? Is this arrangement feasible?"
Han Minghai smiled happily, "Xingniang, I agree to let Zhaoxiong come."
After Zhaoxiong arrived, we discussed how to do it.
Han Mingxiang nodded as well.
"Alright, Mother, we'll do it your way."
As he spoke, he glanced towards the door of the main room and raised the corners of his lips.
If his wife, Han Shulan, knew this news, she would probably be overjoyed.
There were only two siblings, and Han Zhaoxiong had always protected his sister like a treasure since they were little.
Back in Hanjiacun, if anyone said anything bad about his sister, he would raise his fist and beat them up.
Even after he grew up and got married, he still protected his sister just the same way.
I believe Han Zhaoxiong would be very happy to hear this news.
Li Lanzhen's arrangement was actually driven by her own selfish motives.
She always thought that it was not easy for Han Mingxiang, a poor boy, to become an official in the imperial court!
It would be even better if his in-laws could step up and help him.
"That small estate is also under my name; it belongs to our extended family."
Han Minghai, the same goes for him there. You need to keep an eye on him and get the greenhouse vegetables planted as soon as possible.
"Even a winter can be a source of income."
Manager Hua, who had been listening with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them.
He chuckled and said to Han Minghai.
"Minghai, take all the vegetables grown at Wenquan Manor to Sifang Restaurant."
The price could be twice that of Youzhou City.
Li Lanzhen thought to herself, "That old fox. He just had his eyes closed, acting like it was none of his business."
Now, as soon as they hear there are vegetables available in winter, they immediately open their eyes and start grabbing them.
Actually, she knew that Manager Hua knew this, since she had two other estates and would definitely grow vegetables there in winter as well.
Sifang Restaurant is a leading restaurant in the capital.
Moreover, he concluded that other villages would also build greenhouses to grow vegetables in winter.
He seized the opportunity first, made a fortune, and made other restaurants envious.
The vegetables produced from Li Lanzhen's other estates will have no trouble finding a market.
"Han Minghai, you need to write a simple plan for your mother on how to manage the two estates and two shops you bought in the capital this time."
"Okay, Mother, I'll get it to you as soon as possible."
After saying that, he quickly moved closer to Han Mingxiang to curry favor.
"Little brother, will you help your older brother later?"
Han Mingxiang punched him lightly and nodded with a smile.
Li Lanzhen couldn't bear to look at his sycophantic manner. She told him to practice his calligraphy properly, but he wouldn't.
"Boss, I've handed over the management of the estate and grain shop in front to your Uncle Xue, so you don't need to worry about them anymore."
The grain produced in this estate under your jurisdiction is not allowed to be sold anywhere else. It must all be handed over to your Uncle Xue to sell in our grain shop.
As for how you two will handle the accounts, you two can discuss that yourselves.
Li Lanzhen's family was discussing the shops, houses, and estates they had just acquired.
The same applies to Xue Laohu's family.
Xue Bao also managed to seize a shop through his colleagues.
Xue Laohu bought a two-courtyard house.
The family of four was having dinner. The father and son were drinking. Xue Laohu took a sip of wine, smacked his lips, squinted his eyes, touched his chin, glanced at his son Xue Bao, and said smugly.
"Haha, now your old man has his own home too."
Xue Bao put down his wine glass, glanced at his father, and said with displeasure.
"Dad, what are you saying? This is your home!"
Xue Laohu waved his hand, "Leopard, you don't understand. This courtyard of yours was bestowed by the Emperor. We still need to have our own home."
"I bought it with my own money; it makes me feel secure living here and sleep soundly."
Xue Bao didn't answer again; he thought the same thing.
He had noticed long ago that his parents never seemed very comfortable or at ease living here.
He originally planned to work for two years and buy a courtyard house so that his parents could live there.
Now things are much better; he's happy as long as his parents are happy.
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