Chapter 77 Selecting the Studio Address
After getting the clothes from Master Zuo's tailor shop, Shen You chose colors and styles that were not eye-catching and could be worn on formal occasions without being out of place in daily life.
She was reassured by Master Zuo's workmanship and did not try it on on the spot. She was ready to leave after putting it on.
"Miss Shen, do you still have the ingredients you brought last time?" Master Zuo stopped her.
Shen You: "It may take some time."
Master Zuo expressed his understanding that weaving good materials by hand is time-consuming. When the topic got down to business, he whispered, "That fire-huan cloth from the past few days belongs to you, right?"
Shen You placed an order here and left real information. Master Zuo has been dealing with traditional silk fabrics his whole life, and he also pays close attention to news in this area.
That's why I rushed to complete Shen You's order first.
After receiving an affirmative answer, Master Zuo discussed, "I know you are reluctant to take action. Can the image data help me open my eyes?"
Shen You smiled and said, "No problem, it's not a big deal. I'll send you a WeChat message later."
The tailor shop is on the same road as Nanhu, so it’s a quick drive there.
Due to the protection of ancient buildings, half of the area in Nanhu is restricted to car traffic. Shen You and the others' goal today is the other side.
Many of the bungalows and Chinese-style courtyards here are private, as well as high-end hotels.
Shen You contacted people in advance. After hearing that Shen You wanted to build a studio, the agency man in a suit found several houses according to her requirements.
"Ms. Shen, this yard is in a good location, but it's a bit old. The owner immigrated abroad, so it's now sold at a low price, only 70 million."
The agent had a smile on his face and strongly recommended yards with high commissions.
When he said the location was good, it was indeed good. When he said it was old, it was also really old.
It looks nice from the outside, but when you come in, the tiles on the roof have fallen off, there are weeds everywhere, and right in front is a famous Chinese teahouse.
Once the window is opened, it faces the yard here, so there is no privacy and no quiet.
The key is that the appearance of the house here cannot be changed casually. Seventy million is not a good deal at all, and she doesn't want to buy it for five thousand.
It's impossible to fix this place up without spending a lot of money.
Shen You didn't listen carefully to what the agency guy said about the benefits of extravagant things. She just said that she would go around and think about it, and then found a reason to drag Wen Zhi away.
"The owners of the better-kept yards here are generally not willing to sell them." Wen Zhi took Shen You around to the lake,
“The location is secluded at the back, but it’s not safe to come here at night. Look here? The best location on the south side.”
And it's very close to where he lives now.
Shen You looked sideways at the house that used to host the auction house as he passed by, "The place you are talking about is not the property in your name, is it?"
"There is indeed my house." Wen Zhi laughed lowly, "It's just two of them. You can see if you like the one first."
He did not say which house was under his name, but instead found a manager nearby and put out houses that could be rented or sold for use as studios, allowing Shen You to choose.
Xiao Lu, who had just taken over the painting job, was puzzled. The house here was suitable for Mr. Wen's own, and it happened to be vacant.
He obviously wanted to use it for Miss Shen, so why did he have to go through the process?
I can't understand it, but I still have a standard professional smile on my face. As long as the boss pays me enough, nothing else is a problem.
Shen You looked at the quotations provided by Xiao Lu, and there were three houses under consideration.
One of them is relatively small. She likes the traces of time on the wall and the scenery outside Xiaoxuan's window. The owner also moved away from Jiangcheng in the early years and neglected to take care of it.
The price was slightly cheaper, but not much cheaper. Considering the cost-effectiveness, Shen You chose another house that was better maintained.
Shen You: "Can you sign a two-year rental contract first?"
No one can predict the subsequent development of this studio. She plans to rent it for a period of time. After all, buying it is not cheap.
The owner may not be willing to sell yet, and if he wants to part with the property, he will have to pay more. "Of course." When Xiao Lu took the contract from his briefcase, he whispered a reminder, "The house you chose happens to belong to Mr. Wen, and the other two do not."
Is this money really collected? Mr. Wen looked like he was not worth much.
"It's okay, just follow your normal price."
The rent is given to anyone, but it is better to give it to someone you know.
At least she can rest assured that she doesn't have to worry about someone cheating her out of her seven-figure rent a year.
Shen You took the contract and was about to sign it when Wen Zhi suddenly stopped him with his hand,
"How about we change the contract?"
Shen You stopped writing, "Say."
"I'll provide the venue, and I'll have one as a partner." Wen Zhi curled his lips.
"Then you have to think about it, the studio will definitely not gain much in the early stage." Shen You made it clear in advance.
Wen Zhi said slowly, "I don't lack the rent. I had to find someone to take care of it before. Why don't I cooperate with you? From now on, someone will take care of this house, which is great."
Xiao Lu took out a laptop from his bag very professionally, changed the contract on the spot, indicated how the dividends would be distributed, and then took it to the side to print.
There is nothing to say about this work efficiency.
After Shen You learned that he could also handle the studio-related procedures, she decisively paid the commission according to the quotation and entrusted him to handle it.
Manager Xiao Lu was surprised at his good luck. He came here today to take another order.
Ms. Shen paid a year's commission, and she paid as neatly as Mr. Wen.
Taking advantage of the break between reprinting the contract, Shen You walked around the house carefully and planned how to decorate it.
The old man who took care of the house and took care of the yard will continue to be employed by the studio. People who have worked here for many years are also more reliable.
After taking care of everything, Shen You could finally take a breath and stopped by for dinner when she came out to celebrate finding a good venue for her studio.
The evening wind blew the waves on the lake, the leaves on both sides rustled, and the deep blue sky outside the window was embedded with a gorgeous setting sun.
The two chatted while eating.
"Is it really okay if you don't go back for a few days?" Shen You was referring to Da Qi.
"No problem." Wen Zhi smiled as always, as if he didn't care about anything. "Seeing me shouldn't be a good thing for them."
Shen You smiled, and finally suppressed her curiosity and didn't ask any more questions.
After paying the bill, she was going to the supermarket to replenish the refrigerator. She originally wanted Wen Zhi to drop her off at the entrance of the supermarket, but he followed her.
"We agreed before that we would hire me to pay for the meal, and I want to make my own choice." Wen Zhi said confidently, "You won't deny it, right?"
When he said this, the aunt next to him looked over.
It seems like Shen You is some kind of unscrupulous boss who deceived the innocent male college.
"Okay, okay, it's your choice." Shen You pushed the cart quickly.
This person has very high requirements for things, and all he gets are high-quality products.
An hour later, I came out with four full shopping bags.
Then a new problem arose. This car is very handsome, but it can’t fit even a shopping bag in the front trunk.
The two of them stood in the parking lot, and the air became quiet for a moment. The envious expressions on the passers-by who had just held up their mobile phones to take pictures became less envy.
In the end, everything was stuffed into the seat, and Shen You still held a bag in her arms.
(End of chapter)