The grocery store owner and the liquor store owner, who were already on the verge of giving up, agreed without hesitation upon hearing this.
What are you waiting for? That's a brothel where you can make a fortune every day!
But it's different from the previous sex trade.
What is Pinglanlou now?
The people coming and going inside, even just a little bit of money slipping through their fingers, could provide an ordinary person with enough to live comfortably for a lifetime.
Even the beggars near the railing tower are much more presentable than those in other places.
Not to mention the owner who brought all of this to fruition, that's an even more remarkable entity.
They not only have the Balustrade Pavilion, but also the Water and Cloud Pavilion and the Welcoming Guest Pavilion.
The ice shop that just opened earns in one day would take them three months of hard work to earn the same amount.
Even the renowned Jishetang is under their name.
Jishetang's recent act of providing free medicine has won widespread praise.
This mysterious owner not only made money, but also gained a good reputation!
Cooperating with such a person is truly a win-win situation.
Even if things don't go well, they'll still get five thousand taels of silver, so no matter how you look at it, they won't lose out.
"Brother, stop dawdling and just agree already. Where else can you find such a good opportunity?" the grocery store owner urged.
The liquor store owner was clearly more thoughtful. He said, "Have you considered this question? Why did this owner only hire the three of us? You know, there are quite a few shops around here."
“Even our location isn’t the best in Licheng, the fact that she can offer such a high price and such high conditions means that this is definitely a deal that’s guaranteed to make a profit.”
"If it were any of us, could we imagine what this young boss was planning to do?"
The clothing store owner shook his head.
He couldn't have imagined it, and neither could anyone else.
The wine shop owner sighed and said, "I've lived in Licheng for most of my life, and I've had enough of this monotonous existence. If I can give it my all for the younger generation, that would be a good choice."
"I agree to the young master's proposal!" he said to the slave trader.
The human trafficker grinned: "Oh, that's more like it! And you two?"
The grocery store owner hurriedly added, "I agree too!"
In the end, only the owner of the clothing store was left. He looked around and everyone's eyes were on him.
He slammed his hand on the table: "Fine! I'll give it my all!"
The slave trader couldn't help but exclaim excitedly, "You three have excellent judgment! Following the young master is definitely the right choice. If I didn't lack a shop, I would have shamelessly asked the young master for a chance!"
The liquor store owner patted him on the shoulder and said meaningfully, "Don't try to compete with us for this business. If you work for the young master, you'll have plenty of benefits in the future!"
The shrewd shopkeeper immediately stepped forward to flatter him, saying, "Anyone who can relay messages for the young master must be highly regarded by him. I'll need your help in the future!"
The slave trader was flattered and felt dizzy, but he still didn't get carried away: "You are all bosses, how can I compare to you? Just do your best to serve your boss in the future."
After exchanging pleasantries, the wine shop owner got down to business: "Do you want us to clean up the shop? If there's anything we need you to do, just let the young master know."
The broker said, "Don't rush. The transfer of ownership of the shop hasn't been completed yet, and the young master still has some things to arrange."
"Here's what we'll do: you can start cleaning up the shop first. The young owner will come over in person tomorrow to discuss the specifics with you."
The three nodded in agreement.
The next day they received an invitation to gather at Shuiyun Pavilion.
The three of them immediately changed into new clothes, dressed neatly, and headed to Shuiyunjian together.
Ning Yao was already waiting in a private room on the second floor of Shuiyun Pavilion.
The three shop owners arrived quite quickly, almost immediately after receiving the invitation.
The lobby on the first floor was packed with guests, and uniformed waiters moved about in the middle with ease.
Anyone who sees this scene will exclaim: Business is booming!
Liu Zi led them to a private room on the second floor. Upon seeing this, Zhi Lan turned around, opened the door, and respectfully said to the guests, "Miss, the guests have arrived."
"Miss?"
"Is the young owner actually a woman?"
For a moment, the three of them were filled with a whirlwind of thoughts, with all sorts of ideas popping into their heads.
However, they were all suppressed before they entered the room.
Ning Yao raised an eyebrow and looked towards the doorway, where three men walked in one after another.
"Mr. Wang, Mr. Qian, Mr. Feng, I've heard so much about you!"
The three of them had imagined countless times before entering the door, but they never expected that the young owner was not only a woman, but also such a young and beautiful girl.
Ning Yao was dressed in a light blue dress today. The top and bottom, the collar, cuffs, and the hem of the dress were all embroidered with green bamboo, and there was a misty cloud around her.
Her long hair was half-up, adorned with a jade hairpin of the same color, making her look very fresh, elegant, and capable.
"Please, all of you, have a seat!"
The three were somewhat bewildered. They simply couldn't believe that the person who could support such a large enterprise in Licheng was actually a girl about the same age as their daughter.
The wine shop owner, Mr. Wang, said, "Young master, you're too kind!"
After everyone was seated, Ning Yao said, "Inviting you all here today is rather abrupt, so I've only prepared a simple meal."
Three people sharing a simple meal? The food at Shuiyun Pavilion is never simple.
I heard that the private rooms on the second floor are not easily open to the public, let alone the fact that the person who invited them to dinner was the owner of Shuiyunjian.
"Young master, you're too kind. If the food at Shuiyunjian is simple, then there's no such thing as complicated food in Licheng!"
Ning Yao smiled upon hearing this: "It's just some ordinary food, nothing to mention."
As they were talking, Liu Zi had already led the waiter to start serving the dishes.
All of them are Shuiyunjian's signature dishes. Although there aren't many varieties, they are still impressive enough.
Superficiality is not the philosophy pursued by Shuiyunjian.
"Please start eating, everyone. If you need anything else, please let us know."
"Thank you for your hospitality, young master."
Zhilan stepped forward to serve Ningyao food, and the group ate and chatted.
"We're all family here, so I don't have many rules. Why don't we eat and chat?"
The three of them said in unison, "It's fine as long as the young master makes the decision."
Hearing this, Ning Yao raised an eyebrow; this was quite interesting.
"Here's the thing, I've already expressed my interest in the shops of your three families through Fu San'er, and you've all agreed. Today, I'd like to discuss the details with you."
"If you have no objections, we can sign this contract today, and construction can begin on the shop."
Once they started talking about serious matters, everyone gradually relaxed.
The wine shop owner, Mr. Wang, asked in confusion, "Start construction? Is the young master planning to renovate it?"
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