Chapter 199 Two Places
The two bought a lot, and the shopkeeper was naturally happy and gave them a box of lip balm. He sent them out with a smile and promised to give them a discount when he came back.
Shang Wan glanced at the large bag of things and thought that he would definitely not be able to use them all in three months.
Flower dew is not difficult to make. When she has some time, she can try it and add some spiritual spring water to make it a perfect beauty product.
As the bullock cart drove into the five alleys, Shang Wan asked an aunt to inquire, and the aunt enthusiastically led her the way.
Shang Wan thought that the aunt was an enthusiastic person until she saw that the so-called Chen Zhongren gave the aunt a reward of ten cents.
If you have the money, this Chen Zhongren is really good at business.
Shang Wan enthusiastically waved to the person standing in front of the door, "Long time no see."
Bao inquired: "..."
How did you find this evil star?
"So your surname is Chen, and your business is quite extensive." Shang Wan jumped off the bullock cart and walked inside without seeing anything else.
Xiaohuan glanced at the young man at the door curiously and raised his heels.
After Bao inquired about it, Chen Cai hurriedly asked the boy watching the gate to watch the ox cart, then turned around and followed him.
The three of them sat down in the hall, and the maid came in to serve tea.
Chen Cai looked at Shang Wan and said, "Let's get to know him formally. My surname is Chen, he is a famous talent, and he is a talented person with a lot of talent."
"Successful?" Shang Wan smiled and cheered, "What a good name."
Chen Cai ignored Shang Wan's teasing tone and raised his chin towards Xiao Huan, "Who is this girl?"
"My sister." Shang Wan did not introduce her in detail. If she wanted to inquire about Chen Cai, she did not need her introduction.
She said her purpose without any nonsense, "I want to rent a shop to open a medicine shop. It's not big or small. It's better to have a yard to dry medicinal materials. It also needs to have a large flow of people. It's better to have a more conspicuous location."
Chen Cai's lips twitched when he heard that, "You ask for a lot."
Shang Wan smiled, "If you think it's too little, I can make some more requests."
We've already found the right person, thank you for not asking more.
Chen Cai: "..."
No need to!
He leaned back in his chair and recalled for a moment, unfolded the folding fan in his hand, and fanned himself.
"Not all of them are satisfactory, but there are two places with good courtyards. If you think they are suitable, I can take you to have a look."
"Let's go then." Shang Wan took a sip of tea and stood up, urging Chen Cai.
Chen Cai: "..."
There is no need to be in such a hurry.
Xiaohuan was already used to her sister's fiery temperament. She hurriedly drank her tea and stood up, following her sister's pace.
Chen Cai didn't even have time to take a sip of tea. He held up the hem of his robe and chased after him. "Do you know the road? Just run ahead and wait for me!"
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There are two shops, one in the north of the city and one in the south.
Most of the residents in the north of the city are wealthy people, while in the south of the city there are people from all religions and nine schools. The public security is worse, but there are more people and lively than in the north of the city.
The group of people went to the north of the city first, and then went to the south of the city after seeing it.
The shop in the north of the city is well decorated, but anyone with a discerning eye can tell at a glance that it was originally a restaurant. There is a restaurant opposite, and there are also restaurants around the shop.
The shop has a large yard, and there are three rooms in the backyard, a kitchen and two accommodations, which should be for the workers.
There was a medical clinic at the end of the street, but it looked like it was about to close down. The staff were sitting at the door and dozing off.
Because there are many restaurants here, this street is full of people and is more lively than the surrounding streets.
The shop in the south of the city is generally decorated, with a lot of sundries piled inside. The front is not as big as the one in the north of the city, and the yard is smaller, with only one room.
The location is quite conspicuous. There is a medical clinic diagonally across the door, another one on the corner, and a small drugstore across the street with a young doctor in charge.
The annual rent for a shop in the north of the city is 530 taels, while the shop in the south of the city is cheaper, only 460 taels. After some bargaining, after Shang Wan's strong bargaining, the rent of the shop in the north of the city was reduced to 500 taels and in the south of the city to 420 taels.
Shang Wan was not satisfied with the price and was about to continue cutting down the price when Chen Cai simply gave up.
The shop is not his, he is just a middleman, making some hard money. If Shang Wan cuts it off like this, who is willing to rent it to her?
Seeing that Chen Cai was anxious, Shang Wan estimated that the price was almost the lowest price. She discussed it with Xiaohuan and felt that both shops had their own advantages and disadvantages, so she had to go back and discuss it with her family before making a decision.
Shang Wan said to Chen Cai: "I will go back and discuss it with my family. You can keep these two shops for me. I will give you the confirmation tomorrow."
Chen Cai stretched out his hand and said, "You can keep it. The deposit is ten taels. No counter-offers will be accepted."
Shang Wan stared at his hand, "We are all old friends. Paying a deposit is a big deal."
"Brothers will settle accounts tomorrow." Chen Cai shook his folding fan twice, "You pay the deposit and I will send you a message."
"What news?"
"Deposit."
"You're really obsessed with money." Shang Wan muttered, using the cover of the baggage to take out ten taels of silver from the space and give it to him, "Here."
Chen Cai Ma slipped away to collect the money.
Taking money from Shang Wan is happier than taking money from other people.
"News from the Lu family." Chen Cai deliberately kept it secret to see Shang Wan's reaction.
Shang Wan stared at him, "Itchy skin?"
Chen Cai: "..."
Martial arts are so amazing!
"The Lu family is packing up their belongings, and it is said that they will move to the capital."
Hearing this, Shang Wan's first reaction was that the Lu family wanted to abscond in fear of crime.
She looked at Chen Cai, "Why are you telling me this?"
Chen Cai smiled and said nothing, but Shang Wan felt his fists were itchy.
She endured it and asked, "What's going on at the county government office?"
Chen Cai rolled his eyes and folded his fan to cover his mouth, "I, a common man with a flat head, don't dare to interfere in this government matter."
Shang Wan: "..."
Sure enough, he deserves a beating.
"A gentleman talks but doesn't take action!" Chen Cai took two steps back and stared at Shang Wan's hands, "You, you, please don't mess around. If you do, be careful that I don't rent the shop to you!"
Shang Wan walked towards him with a smile, and through "friendly" negotiation, successfully got the news out of Chen Cai.
Chen Cai rubbed his arms depressedly. What did this woman eat to grow up? Why is she so strong?
"Yesterday, the Yamen escorted a group of prisoners to Fucheng. It is said that they have committed a major matter of beheading and they will be sent to the Yamen for the magistrate's decision."
Chen Cai looked at Shang Wan's expression as he spoke, "My people picked up an old man and a young man at the gate of the city. They claimed that they were implicated by the Chen family. The county magistrate made the decision to let them go and asked me to send them to the Lu Mansion. Thank you very much.”
"One old and one young?" Shang Wan thought of Mrs. Wei and Liu Yuzhi inexplicably, "What are their last names?"
Chen Cai's words confirmed Shang Wan's guess that they were really Mrs. Wei and Liu Yuzhi.
Shang Wan frowned, what is the relationship between these two people and the Lu family?
“Where are they now?”
"Lu Mansion."
Shang Wan looked at him and said, "Thank you very much?"
"If a bag of tea counts." Chen Cai looked like he had made a loss-making business, "I got a bottle of good medicine for nothing."
"You didn't ask what their relationship is with the Lu family?"
Chen Cai: "I didn't ask."
Shang Wan: "..."
Believe it or not!
Whenever this guy meets someone, he wants to find out their eighteenth generation ancestry.