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After hearing what Zhong Yunfeng said, Xiao Jingxing seemed to hesitate, and then he listened to him.

"In fact, this cloth shop had been rented to a distant relative of my wife's family before she married here. The other party was engaged in silk business in Jiangyou area and wanted to expand the business to Shengjing. Later, he approached my father-in-law. In fact, this shop has been tepid for many years here."

When Ye Changyan heard this, he had an idea in his mind, so he cast a look at Zhong Yunfeng. Zhong Yunfeng immediately understood what he meant, blinked at Ye Changyan, then took two steps forward, came to Xiao Jingxing, and spoke to Xiao Jingxing in a low voice.

"Brother Xiao, to be honest, I really like your shop. The only drawback is that it's a little small. It's even smaller than the restaurant I worked in Wanshou County. If the two shops can be integrated, the first floor hall can accommodate more than 20 tables, and the second floor can be made into private rooms. Among the students who can study in the Imperial College, how many of them come from poor families? They prefer to pursue a quiet and elegant environment. Don't you think this makes sense?"

Xiao Jingxing thought about it and nodded. It was indeed true. Then he saw Zhong Yunfeng took another half step forward and spoke into Xiao Jingxing's ear.

"Brother Xiao, I know this is my sister-in-law's dowry, and this shop is rented to a relative, but this shop has been operating poorly here, and it is not a long-term solution after all."

Xiao Jingxing nodded again, Zhong Yunfeng raised his eyebrows and lowered his voice a little.

"Well, Brother Xiao, go back and discuss this with my sister-in-law. If she can rent both shops to me, I will pay her the market price and she will also get 20% of the shares in the restaurant."

Seeing that Xiao Jingxing's face seemed a little solemn, Zhong Yunfeng immediately smiled and continued.

"Brother Xiao, don't think too much. I really like this location, and these two shops occupy such a position. I am afraid it will be difficult to find such a suitable shop. The reason why I am willing to give 20% of the shares to my sister-in-law is naturally for my own selfish reasons."

After hearing what Zhong Yunfeng said, Xiao Jingxing became a little serious. He waited to look at Zhong Yunfeng, intending to hear what he would say next.

Zhong Yunfeng quietly observed the change in Xiao Jingxing's expression while continuing to speak.

"If you really rent both shops to me, sister-in-law will have to deal with the aftermath of the relatives in the cloth business, which will take some thought. The key is that I am unfamiliar with Shengjing City. If this restaurant is opened and sister-in-law also has a stake in it, I don't need to say anything. Brother and sister-in-law will definitely find a way to bring popularity to it. The most important thing for this newly opened restaurant is popularity. With popularity, plus we make the taste good, why worry about not having repeat customers? If we have repeat customers, why worry about not bringing in new customers?"

Xiao Jingxing felt that Zhong Yunfeng, despite his young age, had the brains to do business.

"To be honest with you, big brother, the branch I just opened in Yizhou Prefecture this year had this much turnover last month. This is Shengjing. If I can really open a branch here, and it's the peak season for the New Year soon, I am very confident."

Zhong Yunfeng quietly pointed a few fingers at Xiao Jingxing. Xiao Jingxing was a little surprised and lost in his own thoughts for a moment.

After a long time, Xiao Jingxing lowered his voice and spoke to Zhong Yunfeng in a hesitant tone.

"It's hard for me to make a decision on this matter. I'll go back and talk to your sister-in-law about it tonight. Whether it will work out or not depends on what your sister-in-law says."

Zhong Yunfeng gave Xiao Jingxing a knowing smile.

"Then I will wait for your good news, big brother. Whether it succeeds or not, I will definitely rent this vacant shop. I plan to open it after Laba Festival. However, I am not very familiar with the situation in Shengjing. If big brother can arrange someone familiar to help guide me, it would be great."

Xiao Jingxing also knew that the period around the New Year was the restaurant's busiest season of the year, so it was no wonder that Zhong Yunfeng was so anxious.

In fact, Xiao Jingxing felt that if the dishes of Yunfenglou were really 70% to 80% of the quality of those served at his uncle's birthday banquet today, then Xiao Jingxing would be full of expectations for Zhong Yunfeng's Yunfenglou.

"It's not difficult to arrange for someone to help run errands. I will send a steward to you tomorrow. Just tell him directly if you have any instructions."

Zhong Yunfeng and Xiao Jingxing smiled at each other.

Early the next morning, the manager assigned by Xiao Jingxing to Zhong Yunfeng came to Shigu Lane, waiting for Zhong Yunfeng's orders.

The steward also brought a message from Xiao Jingxing to Zhong Yunfeng, saying that Xiao Jingxing and his wife took their children and went back to her parents' home to visit them early in the morning.

Zhong Yunfeng was delighted. It seemed that Xiao Jingxing had persuaded his wife to go back to her parents' home to do some work. Then Zhong Yunfeng went out accompanied by the steward.

Ye Changyan and Liang Jingcheng have not yet made up for the lessons they missed due to the trip to Mangshan, and they were also delayed for two days in preparing for Mr. Cai's birthday banquet. Mr. Cai plans to speed up their studies. These days, Ye Changyan and his fellow apprentice and Sang Li are all busy catching up on their studies at Cai's house.

Three days later, Xiao Jingxing came personally and brought Zhong Yunfeng the good news.

Xiao Jingxing's daughter-in-law persuaded the wife of the Duke, and the wife of the Duke found a new shop for a distant relative of the cloth shop, and the cloth shop will move out in the next two days.

Zhong Yunfeng successfully rented two shops, and with the help of the manager sent by Xiao Jingxing, the preparations for the restaurant are in full swing.

Time quickly passed the winter month and arrived at the twelfth month. The weather in Shengjing was really too cold for Ye Changyan.

Fortunately, fellow apprentice brothers Ye Changyan, Liang Jingcheng, and Sang Li have been studying at Cai's house recently. There are two charcoal basins burning in the house, so as long as they don't go out, it's still warm.

In order to prepare for the construction of Yunfeng Tower, Zhong Yunfeng had been running around outside every day. This time, he really witnessed the huge difference in climate between Shengjing and Yuzhou Prefecture, and his ears were even frozen and had frostbite.

Xiao Jingxing's wife, Chen, got 20% of the shares of the Shengjing branch of Yunfeng Tower and was very concerned about the preparations for Yunfeng Tower. She approached her brother Chen Bingtian, the son of Duke Liang. Chen Bingtian had a close relationship with the Imperial Astronomical Bureau, so she asked the Bureau to help choose a date. The opening date of Yunfeng Tower was set on the twelfth day of the twelfth lunar month.

During this period, Chen shuttled between various gatherings of noble ladies in Beijing and quietly revealed the news of the opening of Yunfeng Tower to a small number of people.

It was not known whether Chen had received guidance from an expert or was just shy, but the news that was quietly leaked seemed mysterious to many people and caused many ladies and rich girls to discuss and inquire about it in private.

The craftsmen who were to renovate and decorate the shop were arranged by the manager assigned to Zhong Yunfeng by Xiao Jingxing. Not only were they skilled in craftsmanship, but they were also incredibly efficient.

In addition to the core staff such as the shopkeeper and the cook, the other waiters and miscellaneous staff were also the managers assigned by Xiao Jingxing to Zhong Yunfeng, to help with the arrangements.

This time, Zhong Yunfeng deeply realized that having a reliable partner really made his life much easier.

And all of this originated from Ye Changyan's advice, which made Zhong Yunfeng have to be more convinced of Ye Changyan's vision.