Xu Si and his companions were unhappy, but they still focused on their business.

"Can you take us upstairs?"

"What's so good about it? It's just like the first floor." The manager said impatiently and unhappily.

"Is it exactly the same?" Xu Si wanted to confirm it again.

"Why are you guys so annoying? Didn't I tell you? Besides, our rent is 4 taels a month. Can you afford it?"

The steward looked them up and down, his eyes almost rolling out of his head.

"What's your attitude? Whether or not we can afford the rent is our business. Aren't you also working for others? I would have thought it was your own store if I hadn't known."

Xu Si couldn't help it, she didn't want to rent it anymore no matter what.

Seeing Xu Si getting angry, others came to help.

"If your host knew that you treated guests in this way, what do you think he would do?"

Lou Yuexin had a blank expression on her face. Even in the capital, there was no manager who looked down on others like this.

When the steward heard this, he was dazed for a moment and thought he saw the lady.

After realizing what was happening, he sneered, "Our Madam has so many things to do, how could she meet with a poor fellow like you?"

"What did you say? Say it again!" Shen Anyi and the other man walked forward with their fists clenched, glaring at each other coldly.

Compared with the strength of the two men, the manager was like a weakling in front of them.

"If you dare to hit me, do you believe I will make sure you can't stay in Anyang County?"

The manager was originally arrogant, but when he saw that they seemed to really want to take action, he became a little flustered.

"You are so arrogant. How are you going to make it impossible for us to stay here?"

Shen Anyi punched him, not taking his threat seriously. If he could really do this, he wouldn't have to be a manager.

The steward's breathing seemed to pause for a moment, and his body fell backwards and landed on the chair.

He felt the strong wind from the fist on his cheek and closed his eyes subconsciously until the fist landed on the table next to him. Then he opened his eyes and took a few quick breaths.

Shen Anyi withdrew his hand, just wanting to scare him.

Ever since the last time he got impulsive and beat up the supervisor, which affected his family, he has restrained himself.

"Let's go," Xu Si and the others were relieved. Time was tight and the task was heavy. There was no need to waste any more time.

Before leaving, Xu Si paused, turned his head and looked at the steward, "I wonder how much your monthly salary is, it must be more than 4 taels, otherwise you wouldn't look down on those who can't come up with taels of silver."

The manager felt as if his heart was stabbed.

Killing is not the right thing to do, and her words really killed someone and broke his heart.

How could his monthly salary be 4 taels? He worked so hard but only earned 1 tael.

"A Si, then shall we book a second place?" Lou Yuexin was a little out of breath.

“Yes, that store is nice, the location is good, and it’s clean overall, so it doesn’t take much effort to tidy up.

Qi Ning and Qing Huan can also stay in the backyard at that time, and we will feel at ease."

Running outside under the scorching sun every day, Xu Si felt that he had become a lot darker recently.

Once everything is settled, she will start her maintenance.

After hurrying and hurrying, they finally returned to the original place at a quarter before noon.

As soon as they reached the door, the shopkeeper saw them.

"Now that you're here, have you thought it through?" The shopkeeper smiled and poured them a glass of water.

When Xu Si and his companions saw this, they realized that the shop had not been booked yet, otherwise the owner would have left long ago.

"Yes, we have decided to book this shop. We will rent it for three months first, and we also need shelves."

"Okay, the government office is not far away. If we go there now, we can sign the contract before they go off duty."

The shopkeeper was also very happy. If he could rent out the shop earlier, he would have one less problem.

So, everyone rushed to the yamen without stopping, and met several yamen runners coming out of the gate.

One of them saw the shopkeeper and asked, "Isn't this Shopkeeper Bai? What do you want?"

Shopkeeper Bai cupped his hands and said, "We would like to sign a lease agreement. I wonder if this is possible."

The bailiff looked at his companion, feeling a little conflicted.

After all, no worker is willing to work longer, especially during lunch time.

At the same time, Qian Yayi came out from behind.

His home is nearby, so he can go home for lunch and take a short nap every day, which makes his colleagues envy him very much.

"Ah Si, why are you here?"

It sounded a bit strange to call her Miss Xu, but since the two families were going to visit each other, he just called her the same way his father did.

Seeing that she is about the same age as my son, I will treat her as a junior.

"Uncle Qian, we found a store and want to sign a contract." Xu Si explained obediently.

"Okay, come with me, I'll do it for you."

He glanced at the person behind Xu Si, thinking that it wouldn't take much time to sign a document, so Qian the yamen runner helped.

"Haha, since Brother Qian has agreed, we'll leave first."

The bailiff who asked the questions at the beginning nodded to Uncle Qian, said something to Manager Bai, and then left.

Qian Yayi led the way and asked casually, "Aren't you setting up a stall at the dock?"

"I encountered some minor problems, and since setting up a stall was not sustainable, I decided to open a store."

Xu Si gave a brief explanation and passed it over in passing.

No one wants to hear about your little troubles, and they may even think that you say that to get help from others.

Therefore, in order to avoid misunderstandings from the other party, it is better to say less.

Runner Qian took out the template document, and Shopkeeper Bai filled in the address, rent and term. After Lou Yuexin and others confirmed that they were correct, both parties signed and sealed the contract, and it was completed in two copies.

Of course, it was not Xu Si who signed the contract, but Shen Anyi. On the one hand, he was the head of the family, and on the other hand, Xu Si could not write her ancient name.

It seems that not learning is not enough, at least I have to start learning to read.

Otherwise, every time it comes to these things, she won't be able to complete them independently.

"Thank you, Uncle Qian. I'll treat you to a meal when we open."

"No need to treat me, I will go and show my support when the time comes."

Qian the yamen runner was also an invited guest. It was a tacit agreement in the yamen that he took advantage of his position to get some benefits.

If he is really too honest, he would be unsociable.

But he would not do anything that goes against his conscience, and he would always do things within the legal range.

If his father knew that he ate for free at Xu Si's house, he would definitely be angry, so he would not save such a small amount of money.

Xu Si knew that the other party said this to support him.

The idea is that if one has a good relationship with the yamen runners, those who want to cause trouble will definitely think twice, which can save them a lot of unnecessary trouble.

After returning to the shop, Xu Si paid the three-month rent and the money for the shelves. Manager Bai gave them the key, and they could use the shop for three months.

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