This area is very lively, and it's only a few hundred meters from the wholesale market. What kind of business should I start?
Bai Xiaoyue was a little worried because she knew how to write articles in her past life and how to farm and raise pigs in this life, neither of which had anything to do with business.
At noon, while she was cooking, a brilliant idea struck her: why not open a small restaurant like her parents?
Whether it makes money or not is another matter, but the transportation company staff's meals can be taken care of.
Now everyone can help out. Once the transportation company's business is on track, the small restaurant can hire people to run it.
After she told Li Mingyue, Li Mingyue immediately agreed, as long as she had something to do, that was fine.
Without further ado, the two started looking for a house, searching the entire surrounding area, but they couldn't find one.
Later, it was Aunt Jiang from the neighborhood who said that they had gone to great lengths to rent a courtyard, and there was an empty storefront next to it.
Bai Xiaoyue was surprised: "Auntie, isn't this a wall? I always thought it was someone else's courtyard wall."
Aunt Jiang whispered:
"After this wall is demolished, there will be a storefront behind it. The house belongs to an old lady surnamed Xie. She has a strange temper and doesn't like to talk to people."
Her family used to be wealthy, but they suffered some hardships in recent years. The government only returned the money to her last year, and she has it sealed off so she won't rent it out to anyone else.
Bai Xiaoyue hesitated and said, "Auntie, if others are unwilling, I can't force them. Let's look for other options."
Li Mingyue asked, "Auntie, do you mean that Old Madam Xie lives in this big courtyard in the back?"
Aunt Jiang nodded: "That's right. Originally, you could enter and exit directly from here, but Grandma Xie blocked it off. You have to enter and exit through the small door on the side."
Li Mingyue said, "Auntie, thank you for the news. If we rent this storefront, we'll treat you to a meal."
Grandma Jiang's eyes were squinting with laughter, and the wrinkles on her face resembled blooming chrysanthemums.
Bai Xiaoyue went to discuss it with Li Mingyue: "Mingyue, this might not be easy to handle!"
Li Mingyue said, "Xiaoyue, it's right next to our yard, such a good location. It's convenient for us to do things. We should give it a try and see if it works out."
Li Mingyue asked Wang Weiguo to find a ladder and place it next to the courtyard wall so that she could observe the time when Old Lady Xie came out of her room every day.
Upon seeing Grandma Xie come out, she greeted her sweetly:
"Grandma Xie, have you eaten yet? Would you like to come to my house for a meal? My daughter Xiaoyue is a very good cook, and her food is delicious."
"Grandma Xie, are you going out to buy something? I'm about to go out myself."
"Grandma Xie, you look so energetic today."
...
After a week of Li Mingyue's three daily greetings, Grandma Xie finally responded with a soft "hmm" when Li Mingyue called her name.
Knowing that Grandma Xie was going out, Li Mingyue quickly pulled Bai Xiaoyue to wait at her side door.
When Bai Xiaoyue first saw Old Madam Xie, her silver hair was neatly styled in a bun.
Blue diagonally buttoned top with Chinese knot buttons, black trousers.
Although she is older and her looks have faded, she remains elegant and graceful.
Li Mingyue happily took her hand.
Bai Xiaoyue greeted respectfully, "Hello, Grandma Xie, I am Bai Xiaoyue who lives next door to you."
Grandma Xie: "Someone shouts your name on the courtyard wall every day. I know your name like the thunder in my ears."
Bai Xiaoyue was speechless, unsure how to respond.
Li Mingyue immediately said:
"Grandma Xie, Xiaoyue's cooking is really delicious. You'll know once you try it."
Grandma Xie didn't answer and went straight to the market, with the two following behind, passing by the courtyard they rented.
The gate was open, and Bai Xiaoyue glanced at it and saw a car in the yard. She exclaimed with delight, "Yan Ci is back!"
"Wife, I'm back. Where are you?" Yan Ci said as he walked out of the courtyard.
"Aci, why are you back so soon? Are you heading back as soon as you get to the capital?"
"We stayed for two days, the three of us took turns driving, we didn't stay at a hotel." Yan Ci walked closer and saw an old lady, gesturing to his daughter-in-law with his eyes.
Bai Xiaoyue immediately introduced him to Grandma Xie: "Grandma Xie, this is my husband, Yan Ci."
Then he said to Yan Ci, "Aci, this is Grandma Xie who lives next door to us."
Yan Ci greeted, "Hello, Grandma Xie."
Grandma Xie was looking at Yan Ci absentmindedly when Li Mingyue called out, "Grandma Xie!"
Grandma Xie, regaining her senses, asked, "Your surname is Yan. Where are you from?"
Li Mingyue answered quickly: "We're from Liaoning Province."
Grandma Xie: "Didn't you say that Xiaoyue's cooking is delicious? Today, I'll give it a try."
Bai Xiaoyue quickly said, "Grandma Xie, please come in and sit for a while. I'll go buy some groceries."
Yan Ci hurriedly said, "Wife, Wei Guo and I will go. You keep Grandma Xie company and chat."
Bai Xiaoyue instructed Yan Ci to buy a chicken, some meat, some shrimp, and some vegetables.
Li Mingyue accompanied Old Mrs. Xie into the house and sat down to chat with her.
Grandma Xie would ask from time to time:
Are there many people with the surname Yan where you live?
Are Yan Ci's parents still alive?
...
Anyway, the focus of the discussion was Yan Ci.
Bai Xiaoyue found it a bit strange, but still answered honestly that Yan Ci had nothing to hide.
Soon, Yan Ci and Wang Weiguo returned with the groceries.
Eight people ate together. Bai Xiaoyue made a chicken stew with mushrooms, and the hazel mushrooms were brought from her hometown.
I also made a big pot of braised pork with potatoes; there were many men, so I made a generous portion.
Knowing that Grandma Xie was a local, I prepared boiled shrimp and lettuce with oyster sauce.
Li Mingyue cooked a pot of rice, and since she liked steamed buns, she also heated up a few more.
Grandma Xie ate slowly and gently, chewing her food carefully.
Seeing her, it's clear that this person, who is usually quite hearty when eating, is eating rather politely today.
Grandma Xie said:
"You all eat your food, don't worry about me, just do what you usually do, don't let me spoil your fun."
Several burly men from the north immediately abandoned their reserve and began to feast.
After the meal, Grandma Xie said to everyone, "Seeing you all eating has made my appetite much better."
Li Mingyue immediately said, "Grandma Xie, then you can come and eat here every day."
Grandma Xie: "You just want to rent my house, don't you?"
Bai Xiaoyue said, "Grandma Xie, you can still come over for a meal even if you don't rent it to us."
We have no elderly people around us, so we would be very grateful if you could come and give us some guidance.
Grandma Xie sighed:
"My family was constantly threatened with violence in previous years because we owned some houses and shops."
My family couldn't stand it and left, leaving me all alone.
I'm an old lady, so I don't need that rent money. That's no use for me, so I had the door sealed off.
If you want to rent it, we'll rent it to you.
However, I have a condition: you have to provide me with food and lodging.
Li Mingyue quickly agreed, "Thank you, Grandma, no problem."
Grandma Xie looked at Bai Xiaoyue and Yan Ci: "Are you two willing?"
Yan Ci was unaware that Bai Xiaoyue wanted to rent someone else's house and was still clueless. He looked at his wife with a puzzled expression.
Bai Xiaoyue, who came from the future, was actually a little afraid of the elderly, afraid of trouble, and afraid of not being able to explain things clearly in the future, but her friend had already agreed.
She carefully chose her words: "Grandma Xie, renting a house and coming over for a meal don't conflict. You're welcome to come."
Grandma Xie then asked Yan Ci, "And you?"
Yan Ci quickly replied, "My wife agrees, so I have no objection."
Grandma Xie said with a smile, "Then you can go and tear down the wall yourselves tomorrow, and have someone come and sign the contract."
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