He Tiantian was a little stunned. She blinked and then nodded.
“But didn’t you complain about how far away my place was? It takes two or three hours to get there by carriage.”
Hong Erniang didn't care about anything else; she also wanted to buy a place closer to the city.
But the land was too expensive, and she couldn't afford it.
Moreover, she is still in the trial planting stage, so she definitely needs to save on costs.
So he shook his head dismissively and said, "Far? I don't mind, I have a horse-drawn carriage. By the way, what's the land price in your village now?"
He Tiantian was very familiar with the land price, so she said, "If you want to grow cotton, you definitely have to buy dry land. Dry land is cheap in our village, nobody grows it, it's only fifty cents a mu."
Hong Erniang's eyes widened in disbelief, and her voice cracked instantly, "What?! Fifty coins?"
Are land prices really that different now?
She learned that the cheapest dry land in the suburbs cost at least 200 wen per mu. If it was in a good location, it would cost one tael of silver.
But only fifty coins in Changfeng Village? That's truly unbelievable.
He Tiantian nodded, "I just bought the land a little over ten days ago."
Hong Erniang was getting restless. "Hey He Meizi, when do you have time to take your sister back with you? I'd like to buy a few acres of land in your village."
"Second Aunt, you've already made up your mind?" He Tiantian asked incredulously.
Hong Erniang nodded, "What else is there to consider? Let's make a happy decision."
"Okay, I'll invite you to come with me next time I go back."
Hong Erniang sensed something was off about He Tiantian's words, "Next time? Sister He, have you moved to the city?"
He Tiantian nodded somewhat shyly.
Hong Erniang was very happy. Wouldn't that mean she would have more opportunities to chat with He Meizi and relieve her boredom in the future?
"I'm in a really good mood today. Come on, I'll treat you to a meal at a restaurant. I heard that a small restaurant opened in the alley near Wanchunlou, something like 'Home-style Flavor'..."
He Tiantian felt even more embarrassed. This was her shop, after all. There was no reason for her to be invited by someone else.
Given her relationship with her stepmother, if anyone should be hosting a dinner party, it should be her.
“It tastes like home.” Seeing how hard Hong Erniang was thinking, He Tiantian chimed in.
"Yes, yes, yes, the taste of home." One second you can remember the full name, the next you can't say it.
Hong Erniang shook her head; she was probably in such a good mood that she had forgotten herself.
“Alright, but I’m here today to visit the Ni Chang Pavilion.” He Tiantian didn’t intend to hide anything, after all, she had the right to do business with others and wasn’t afraid of being found out by Hong Erniang.
Hong Erniang understood this point and said, "Alright, I'll go with you to take a look. Let's go together later."
Perfect timing! She also wanted to see how business was going at the Ni Chang Pavilion after a year's absence.
After locking the shop door, He Tiantian and her second aunt walked hand in hand to the Ni Chang Pavilion.
He Tiantian was much more familiar with the people and things in the shop, but Hong Erniang's bright eyes couldn't help but keep looking at them.
She hasn't done business for a year, so of course she wants to come here to learn from others.
He Tiantian was greeted by Liu Yulan, but unlike before, Liu Yulan was wearing the latest style of clothes made from the most fashionable fabric in the shop.
Perhaps it's because Liu Yulan has such good natural features, but this dress looks so stunning on her that it's impossible not to look away.
He Tiantian was momentarily dazed and didn't recognize him immediately.
"Auntie, you've arrived," Liu Yulan greeted.
He Tiantian nodded and asked with a smile, "And what about Manager Guan?"
"The shopkeeper went out with Aunt Tao to deliver clothes. Please sit down for a while, Aunt Tao. They should be back soon."
Hong Erniang was always friendly and outgoing. Liu Yulan brought her a stool, but she didn't sit down. Instead, she looked Liu Yulan up and down.
"Tsk tsk, whose daughter is this? She's really beautiful. Is this outfit one of your store's new styles? Your manager really knows how to do business..." Hong Erniang showered Liu Yulan with praise, making her blush with embarrassment.
Why didn't she think of hiring a few pretty young girls to work in the store? If passing customers saw such beautiful clothes, business would be much easier.
Liu Yulan blushed and said softly, "Auntie, I'm just an ordinary person who came here to work. This dress was given to me by the shopkeeper."
The business at Ni Chang Ge was as good as ever. After finishing her work here, Liu Yulan was called away to take care of the guests.
He Tiantian and Hong Erniang sat in the shop drinking tea and chatting. He Tiantian also told the shopkeeper about her business partnership with Manager Guan.
Because she didn't intend to hide anything, she figured it out herself rather than let the Second Sister of the Red Army find out.
This way, she and Hong Erniang can cooperate in the future without any barriers between them.
Hong Erniang is also a very perceptive person. They're all in business, and everyone's trying to make money, so there's nothing she doesn't understand.
After listening to all this, Hong Erniang asked with great interest, "Sister He, if my cotton harvest is bountiful, what can I do to make a lot of money?"
He Tiantian pondered for a moment before saying, "Pure cotton fabric is actually warmer and more suitable for making clothes that fit the skin."
Hong Erniang immediately realized, "Wouldn't it be better to make thermal underwear and women's undergarments?"
He Tiantian gave Hong Erniang a knowing look, hoping that the business deal with Manager Guan would go well this year and open up the market.
Next year, we can replace all the materials with new ones, and we'll source them from Hong Erniang.
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