Xie Songlin first paid thirty taels of rent for half a year and finally rented out the short-term shop that had been idle for a long time. The people from the pawnshop also handled the formalities very efficiently. Perhaps out of gratitude to Xie Songlin, or perhaps because they were afraid that Xie Songlin would change his mind and not rent the shop, they also enthusiastically gave Xie Songlin a door lock.

Xie Songlin locked the door, took the key and went home in a bullock cart with great satisfaction. He planned to clean up the house first and then plan the interior layout and seat placement tomorrow.

On the way back, Xie Songlin also told Xie Songyang not to tell his elder brother and sister-in-law that he had rented a shop. When he got home, he just needed to quietly tell his elder brother and sister-in-law to come to the shop to help clean it after he finished his work tomorrow afternoon.

Xie Songlin returned home. The boys at home were not back yet, which was a good opportunity for the three of them to discuss things. He told Cheng Hui about renting a shop and his specific plans, and then began to rely on his daughter again. The main reason was that he knew very well that he had a heart for design, but could only draw stick figures. He described his requirements like the client, and then let Xie Wanxing design it himself.

Xie Wanxing held the pen in his little hand, and as a five-year-old child he suddenly felt a sense of class in ancient times.

The next day, Xie Songlin went to the town with Xie Songyang. He went to the embroidery building to clean up first, and the others would come to help after they finished their work.

In fact, not many major changes are needed. Adhering to the principle of saving wherever possible, many of the original things in the embroidery building can still be used. For example, the original large counter does not need to be moved. It can be moved to the door and slightly decorated before use.

The shop also has a backyard with four or five side rooms, a small kitchen and a warehouse. There are also three rooms that can be lived in. Each room only has a simple bed, which is even a bit loose, but it is not a big problem. When the time comes, we can ask Xie Songmu to reinforce it and people can live in it directly.

The most surprising thing is that there are some leftover cloths in the warehouse, many of which can be fully utilized, and there are even some relatively expensive silk fabrics. However, most of them are dirty, and I think it is for this reason that they were left here.

But it was not a problem for Xie Songlin at all. There were plenty of cleaning supplies in the space villa. While Xie Songlin was carefully packing up the fabrics, he thought to himself that this was undoubtedly another excellent business opportunity.

The cleaning power of soap nuts in ancient times was not even close to that of modern ones. Moreover, the method of making soap is actually not difficult. In this era of relative scarcity of materials and limited cleaning products, if some delicate soaps could be developed, it would definitely cause a sensation.

Of course, Xie Songlin didn't have the time to think about these things right now. Making them took time, manpower, and resources. At this stage, his primary task was to focus on making his first milk tea business a success, laying the foundation for developing other businesses in the future.

Xie Songyang and Xie Yong arrived faster after delivering the goods, and he knew the location because he had accompanied Xie Songlin to see the shop yesterday. As soon as he arrived, he started working swiftly. Xie Songbai and his wife also came over quickly after bringing Xie Yuan to close the stall. The work efficiency of the six people increased suddenly. They mainly cleaned out some debris in the second floor, piled up the usable things in the backyard first, and had to let Xie Songyang take the useless things out of the city for disposal.

After the clutter was cleared away, the entire shop looked much cleaner. Xie Songlin measured the approximate area and recorded it, then took it back to ask Xie Wanxing to refine the drawings.

Of course, the biggest gain today was the cloth in the backyard warehouse. He took it back and sorted it out. It was still summer now, and he could use some coarse linen to make a few breathable clothes for his family to change into. He had never thought of buying some clothes for his family, so he would have to make a batch of new clothes after he finished these things.

There were also some cotton cloths that looked of good quality but were not large enough for making clothes. Xie Songlin and Xie Wanxing had the same idea about how to use these cloths.

"Sofa cushions!" The father and daughter smiled at each other after saying this.

While these cotton fabrics couldn't be made into complete clothing, they were perfect for sofa seat cushions. Their texture was fine and provided a comfortable feel, but they couldn't afford to use cotton as a filling. Xie Songlin spent a long time researching in the study at the Space Villa, and after considering the available materials of the time, he decided to use buckwheat husks instead.

Buckwheat husk has a tough texture, good breathability and plasticity. When filled into a pillow, it can be adjusted according to the shape of the human body to provide comfortable support. Buckwheat husk also has a certain degree of moisture absorption, which can keep the pillow dry.

The most important thing is that this thing is cheap, which is perfect for Xie Songlin now.

Xie Songlin had been cleaning the shop in the town for three consecutive days and was so tired that his back and waist ached. It might be because he hadn't done such high-intensity physical labor for too long. Xie Wanxing went in and out of the space during the day to look up information. After three busy days, he lived up to his expectations and drew the design he wanted.

The shop's door uses a light green base, with a simple sketch of a round bamboo tube placed in the front. The three words "Frappuccino" are all in bold white font, which is very eye-catching. A few bamboo leaves are painted on the words as embellishments.

Both floors have been carefully planned. The first floor is mainly the dining preparation area and the hall, which is mainly used to place some tables and chairs. Xie Wanxing also designed a large wooden cabinet with many layers.

Xie Wanxing chose a dark green color similar to the color of bamboo tubes as the main color. She planned to paint the cushions of the table and chairs green, and other parts white. The hard decoration cannot be changed significantly, and this color complements the original paving color, which is eye-catching without being too abrupt.

The second floor, designed by Xie Wanxing as a semi-enclosed booth, is still painted a uniform green, offering a bit more privacy than the first-floor lobby. Each seat cushion and backrest is covered in their buckwheat husk pillows, ensuring comfort.

Since it was located within the academy, the money earned was naturally from the students. Bamboo, one of the Four Gentlemen, has always been a favorite of scholars and poets. Xie Wanxing had also added many small details related to bamboo, and would plant some bonsai bamboo on the second floor in the future to fully enhance the atmosphere favored by scholars and poets.

Xie Songlin held his daughter's design drawing and sighed: "Axing, it was a waste for you to study medicine. I think you are a business genius."

The brightly painted doorhead stands out against the otherwise gray facades on Wenxing Street, making it incredibly eye-catching. The interior is equally impressive, with everything from the tables and chairs to the wall decorations revolving around a bamboo theme. Even the teacups are made of bamboo. For ancient scholars, bamboo represented noble virtues and spiritual pursuits. How could such a meticulously crafted bamboo-themed store not appeal to them?

It not only grasps people's curiosity, but also accurately grasps the learning spirit of Wenxing Street.

For those who love to explore new things, this store is undoubtedly a pleasant discovery. And for the scholars and students of Wenxing Street, this place not only provides a unique environment to satisfy their pursuit of beauty, but also has a rich cultural atmosphere that resonates with their eagerness to learn.

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