Chapter 213 Settling on a Shop
Xu Qingmeng originally wanted to use the noodle shop as a way to build her own chili sauce brand in the future. Before coming here, she had already given up any hope, but unexpectedly it actually succeeded.
Of course, the shopkeeper had thought about buying the house, but Xu Qingmeng flatly refused.
Now that they have money in hand, they will book a shop.
After returning, Xu Qingmeng found He, and the three of them bought two boxes of snacks and went to Xiao Lizi's house again.
When Xu Qingmeng and others arrived, it was just time for dinner. Little Li was also at home, so the family sat together to eat. Little Li's family had many children, so it was very lively.
Seeing He and others coming, Little Lizi quickly put down the bowl in his hand and stood up to greet them.
It was the first time that Little Leo met Gu Yunyi, but seeing that he had an extraordinary demeanor, he couldn't help but become a little serious when he spoke.
Gu Yunyi is well versed in the art of speaking. If he wants to make people feel comfortable, his words will definitely be as gentle as spring breeze.
Xu Qingmeng has seen many people have this ability to deal with many different faces when interacting with others.
At times like this, she and He really had to step aside and let him talk.
Little Li's wife invited the two of them to have dinner together, but Xu Qingmeng and He declined. She even put the snacks they bought aside and asked her to open them and feed them to the children.
Seeing her children staring at the snacks eagerly, Little Li's wife felt a little embarrassed. He and Xu Qingmeng didn't mind and opened a box directly.
Several children each got a piece and were immediately extremely happy.
The children were happy, so she, as a mother, was naturally happy too, and she felt much more enthusiastic towards them.
"Aunt, didn't you say you wanted to buy servants? The boss asked someone. The capital has not been peaceful recently. Many high-ranking officials have been dismissed. Of course, the servants who serve these high-ranking officials are also very picky. It is not the boss's turn to come. However, the wealthy merchants under the protection of these high-ranking officials are also inevitably implicated. The servants from these families are definitely useful."
"These people have met important people and dealt with small merchants before. They are not bad at all, no worse than the servants of high-ranking officials. But their prices are much lower."
"There are so many tricks to finding a servant?" He couldn't help but say.
"Of course not. Although we are looking for servants, we will live in the same courtyard after all. We must find one that suits our own wishes, right? Otherwise, why spend money and cause trouble for ourselves, right?"
Just like that, Little Li's wife told He a lot of the twists and turns in this matter.
Xu Qingmeng watched from the side and smiled gently.
Leo's wife is really good at talking. If this subtle salesmanship were to happen in modern times, it would definitely be considered a top seller.
While they were chatting here, Gu Yunyi and Xiao Lizi had already finished their conversation.
"The former owner of the shop on Poplar Street is probably still in the shop. He's been in urgent need of money these past two days, so he's been staying in the shop. Let's go over and take a look."
Xu Qingmeng and the other two nodded and followed Little Li.
This shop is a prosperous shop. If nothing had happened to the child at home, the owner would not want to sell the shop.
"Originally, this shop was also a food shop, and it was just renovated not long ago. If you are also a food shop, you can just clean it up."
Xu Qingmeng and He had been there and knew about it.
As soon as they arrived, the boss recognized Xu Qingmeng and He. This was their second visit, which meant there was hope for a deal, and his face was full of smiles.
Leo was there to mediate, and I had already asked about it yesterday, so the process didn't take too long.
Gu Yunyi asked a few more questions, and after the deed was signed, the shop belonged to the Gu family.
Gu Yunyi, Little Lizi and the boss went to the government office to handle the formalities. Xu Qingmeng was about to clean up with He, but He stopped her immediately.
"Meng Niang, we don't need you. Just tell me what to do. I'll take Xin Ting and Gu Tong with me to clean up. You can go back and rest."
"It's okay, Mom."
"No, no."
Xu Qingmeng couldn't persuade He and had to give up.
However, Xu Qingmeng also had a lot of things to do. First of all, nothing on the table could be used and it had to be customized.
Xu Qingmeng asked the nearby carpenters and blacksmiths and told them her requirements, but it was the first time for both of them to encounter such a thing. Fortunately, Xu Qingmeng drew a simple blueprint for them, and they understood it at a glance.
Since Xu Qingmeng wanted a lot and the price was not high, Xu Qingmeng could accept it.
When Xu Qingmeng came back after finishing, Gu Yunyi, Xiao Lizi and the others also came back with the exchanged deeds.
The previous owner of the shop left halfway, so cool.
The two talked as they walked. At this time, He and Xinting were carrying a wooden shelf out.
Little Lizi hurried forward and said, "Auntie, you can carry something this heavy, I'll do it, I'll do it."
Before He could react, Little Li grabbed the rack with both hands and lifted it up.
Not only He and Xinting looked at each other in confusion, Xu Qingmeng also looked at Xiao Lizi in confusion.
However, the three were surprised for different reasons. He and Xinting were surprised at his strength, while Xu Qingmeng walked up to Gu Yunyi and asked in confusion, "Why do you suddenly look so enthusiastic?"
Gu Yunyi was amused and lowered his voice and said, "Just now when I was hungry in the government office, I happened to meet the prefect and exchanged a few words with him."
Little Li knew that Gu Yunyi was a scholar, but there were many scholars in the city, and even many juren.
But there are very few people who are remembered by the prefect of this city.
Although in Leo's eyes, the two of them only exchanged two sentences, it was still not simple.
"So that's how it is? Does this count as the fox taking advantage of the tiger's might?" Xu Qingmeng said with a smile.
Gu Yunyi stretched out his hand and pinched her nose: "How can you say that about your husband?"
"Yes, yes, I was wrong, Mr. Scholar."
“You!”
After Xinting finished her work, she went back to cook dinner, while Gu Yunyi talked to Xiao Lizi about the other shop and finding servants.
"Don't worry, I'm familiar with the owner of that shop. You can pay part of it first and make up the difference later."
"Is this okay?"
"Okay, why not?"
"That's troublesome."
"It's no trouble, no trouble. Auntie mentioned earlier that she was looking for someone, and I've already noticed it. I'll bring the person over tomorrow morning. You guys can choose, okay?"
Is this still a choice?
He said with a smile: "Okay, we will wait at home tomorrow."
In just a few words, the matter was settled.
Gu Yunyi invited Little Lizi to his home for dinner, but Little Lizi refused to go, saying that there would be plenty of opportunities in the future.
Gu Yunyi did not force them, and they parted at the door of Gu's house.
(End of this chapter)
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