Chapter 263 Blessing
After dinner, after chatting for a while about the orchard, Xia Mingyue and his group walked back.
On the way, Manager Tang asked Xia Mingyue about her intentions.
"Guanshi Tang is always in Yahang on weekdays. He is probably used to large-scale transactions. He thinks that an orchard is not a big business. But for ordinary people like us, a transaction of several hundred taels still costs a lot. Be more cautious."
Xia Mingyue said, "I need to think about it for two more days before I can give an answer to Manager Tang."
"In addition, the price is still too expensive. Although the orchard is large, the annual harvest is indeed limited. I need to take care of it more carefully, and it will cost a lot of effort and money, so I want to trouble Manager Tang to help me. Let’s inquire and see if we can get it cheaper.”
“I understand what Mrs. Xia means.”
Manager Tang said hurriedly, “I’ll talk to the seller after I get back. Try to give Madam Xia a more suitable price. As for what Madam Xia said about considering it for two days..."
"How about we decide to give an answer in three days?"
"Okay." Xia Mingyue nodded in agreement.
When Manager Tang saw this, he breathed a sigh of relief and thought about how to bargain with the seller.
All the way back to Jinqiu County, Steward Tang sent Xia Mingyue, Lu and Wu Jin home before returning to Yahang.
Dinner was already prepared at home. After Xia Mingyue and Lu Shi washed their hands, they both picked up the bowls.
"Brother and sister, do you really want to buy this orchard?" Ms. Lu asked while eating.
“I think it’s okay, the boundary is big enough, the land is okay, and there’s water.” Xia Mingyue said, “Manager Guo looks good, he’s a capable person, and I think he can manage it well in the future. ”
"Yes, that's what happened." Mrs. Lu nodded, but then said, "But maybe I am a person who likes to pick up ready-made land. I always feel that if I want to buy land, it is best to buy some high-quality land, so that I can have peace of mind."
“Although the harvest of the orchard is not as good as that of fertile farmland, as I said before, the territory is large, the land is okay, and there is water. Let me plan the orchard carefully. I’m afraid the income will be no worse than fertile farmland.” Xia Mingyue spoke with a smile on her face.
The most important thing is that the smile is full of determination and confidence.
"My younger siblings are smarter and have more knowledge than us. Since my younger siblings have ideas and confidence, then just listen to my younger siblings." Mrs. Lu nodded repeatedly, "When the time comes, I will accompany my younger siblings on a few more trips to help. Dress neatly.”
She may not be able to help with money matters, but she has plenty of strength and can do whatever she wants.
"Sure, then let my sister-in-law accompany me for two more trips." Xia Mingyue said with a smile.
“Woof woof!” Wu Jin, who was having dinner next to him, also barked twice.
And it, it will follow too!
I ran back and forth in the orchard for a long time today. The place is so big and bright. You can roll around on the ground and gallop around at will. It feels really great.
It likes this feeling!
Xia Mingyue could guess what Wu Jin was thinking, so she only reached out and touched its big head, "There is also Wu Jin, let's run two more laps with him."
"Woof woof woof!"
After receiving the affirmative answer, Ugin rolled happily on the ground.
The cute appearance made everyone present laugh.
On the second day, Xia Mingyue went to find Shopkeeper Ge and asked him to help inquire about the orchard to see if it was true as Yaxing said, and there was no dispute over the property rights.
Shopkeeper Ge fully agreed, and after Xia Mingyue left, he sent someone out to inquire.
One day later, he gave Xia Mingyue an accurate answer. The property rights of the orchard are clear, and the seller, as Yaxing said, plans to move to the capital to settle down, and is selling the orchard to raise money. There is no problem.
After Xia Mingyue received this news, she suddenly felt confident and met with Manager Tang again within the agreed time.
After Tang Guanshi discussed with the seller, the final selling price was set at seven hundred taels.
This price is exactly what Xia Mingyue can accept.
At this point, both parties had no objections. Under the witness of Yahang, the purchase and sale documents were signed and filed in the Yamen. The orchard was officially handed over to Xia Mingyue's name.
The personal deeds of Guo Kanglai and others also fell into Xia Mingyue's hands.
On the second day after the formalities were completed, Xia Mingyue and Lu went to the orchard again.
After arriving at the orchard, Guo Kanglai was very discerning and summoned everyone in the orchard to meet Xia Mingyue, the new owner.
And all the waiters, after bowing respectfully, looked timidly at Xia Mingyue, trying to see if the new owner was kind and how he would treat them.
"You must have heard Manager Guo say that my surname is Xia, and I will be your new master from now on. You can just call me Lady Xia." Xia Mingyue said.
"Hello, Mrs. Xia." Everyone saluted again.
"From now on, those who work under me, are hard-working, willing to think about the orchard, and are willing to think about me, I will definitely not treat them badly, but if they are cheating and playing tricks, they will give birth to a child if they feel that the master is far away. If you are thinking too much, don’t blame me for being rude.”
Xia Mingyue’s voice was soft, but her words were loud and clear, especially the firm and serious expression on her delicate face, which made people dare not ignore her.
"In a word, just do things with all your heart and do things with your heart."
"Yes." Everyone hurriedly responded, "Young ones, you must do your best for Madam Xia."
"These are I'm in the county seat I brought some of the food sold in the food shop that I opened today. It’s also a gift for everyone. Let’s give each of them a share.” A bamboo basket.
Everyone came forward and saw some golden pancakes with a strong aroma in the basket, and some braised meat and vegetables in the other basket. They were overjoyed.
This new master treats them so well!
Everyone expressed their gratitude.
Xia Mingyue responded with a smile, then motioned for others to get busy first, and then left Guo Kanglai behind.
“I heard from Manager Tang that Manager Guo has been in this orchard for many years.” Xia Mingyue said with a smile.
“Back to Madam Xia, I have been here for seven years and six months.” Guo Kanglai said, “I used to look after the farm for my master, but then I got an orchard. My master thinks I know how to grow fruits. He asked me to take care of the orchard.”
"Steward Guo has been entrusted with an important task, which shows that he is very capable." Xia Mingyue said, "In the future, I will have to rely on Steward Guo to help take care of everything here. I hope that Steward Guo can do his best for me. I am very grateful. "
Hearing this, Guo Kanglai hurriedly saluted Xia Mingyue, "Ms. To put it bluntly, this is really a shame for me. I don’t dare to do it.”
“It is my blessing to be able to do things for Lady Xia. I don’t need Lady Xia to say anything. I will definitely do my best for Lady Xia.” Madam Xia, please rest assured when doing things.”