The whole family travels through time and space, and the three of them struggle together

Xue Jing replied embarrassedly, "I didn't expect you to come back so soon. I only bought one store on the commercial street. I saw a good location, so I bought it. The other one is behind the commercial street. I was worried you wouldn't like it, so I was hesitating whether to buy it. Now that you're back, I'll have someone take you to have a look."

After saying this, he called the manager of the business. "Take this Mrs. Zhou to see the shop I visited the day before yesterday."

The manager of the trading company was named Chu. Manager Chu bowed respectfully and then took Chen Xiuying and Qing'er to the back of the commercial street.

Along the way, Manager Chu kept talking about the store. "Madam, although that store is not on the main street, it is much larger than the one on the front street, and the prices are much cheaper. There is also a small courtyard in the back that can be used to store goods and as a living space."

Soon, everyone arrived in front of the store.

This shop was once a teahouse. Chen Xiuying looked up at it. The exterior did look a bit shabby, but just as Manager Chu had said, the shop was quite large. She walked inside and saw that the tables and chairs were all complete, though covered in dust, indicating that it had been in operation for a long time.

The shop also has a second floor, and the upstairs area is also quite large. Chen Xiuying carefully inspected it and found that the layout of the house was quite regular and the lighting was good.

Qing Er frowned and said, "Madam, it will take a lot of effort to renovate such a big thing."

Chen Xiuying smiled and said, "It's okay. I think this place has great potential." She said as she walked towards the backyard.

When I walked to the backyard, I saw a well and four houses, which was completely suitable for living.

Chen Xiuying turned to Manager Chu and said, "This place looks good to me! I'm looking to start a food business, so it doesn't have to be on a commercial street. The front storefront can be used to entertain customers, and the back room can be used as a residence for the staff. Once we buy this place, we can just renovate it properly."

After hearing this, Manager Chu couldn't help but admire Mrs. Zhou's unique vision, so Chen Xiuying bought the shop immediately.

After buying the shop, Manager Chu took them to the first shop they had bought.

This shop is on the commercial street, not far from the second shop Chen Xiuying bought. It is not located in the center, but slightly to the east of the commercial street. It is a standard two-story building.

Manager Chu introduced: "The shop used to sell rouge and powder, and business was pretty good. But because my husband's family was transferred to the south, I closed the shop."

Chen Xiuying stood in front of the shop and looked around. After all, this was a commercial street with a lot of traffic and a good location. She then entered the shop and found it very clean and well-organized. Perhaps because it sold rouge and powder, the interior was elegantly decorated. Unlike the teahouse she had bought, which had to be renovated from the inside out, this shop barely needed any renovations.

After touring the first floor, the group moved on to the second floor. It was a private room, with a small warehouse at the back. Zhou Sisi hadn't told Chen Xiuying what they were looking for, but knowing her daughter, she knew it was likely to be women's products, probably bags or clothes. She was sure Sisi and her two mothers would like this store, too. So, she nodded in satisfaction.

After returning to Datong Trading Company, Chen Xiuying paid back the money that the head manager had previously advanced her, and with the help of the brokerage firm, she transferred the two shops to her and her daughter's names. After completing the formalities and obtaining the land deeds, the three of them went home.

After getting in the car, Qing'er asked, "Madam, what preparations should we make next?"

Chen Xiuying smiled and said, "Of course, I'll renovate the teahouse, build an ice cellar and storage room, find a few reliable employees, and buy some tableware and other items. Oh, and remember to remind me later to ask your master to build me a barbecue oven."

"Okay, ma'am." Qing'er knew nothing about decoration and didn't dare to express her opinion casually, but she reminded the madam that as long as she had a good memory, she would be able to do it well in such a small matter.

When Chen Xiuying and the other two arrived home, Zhou Dajiang had already returned with everyone.

Because his brother-in-law wanted to visit the private school as soon as possible, Zhou Dajiang saw that there was still some time before lunch, and the private school was not too far from his home, and the carriage could go back and forth quickly, so he was about to take his father-in-law and brother-in-law to Jixianzhai to take a look.

Tian the Carpenter and his three companions did not return to the farm. Instead, they decided to go to the Yahang in the afternoon to see if there were any houses available for rent nearby. The brothers Zhou Dahai and Zhou Dahe were also interested. All six of them agreed that they did not want to be too far from the Dajiang family.

They haven't used the bonus they received from Japan yet, and with what they earned in the factory over the years, although they can't catch up with the Oe family, they are still one of the top families in the village, so they can rent a house with slightly better conditions.

When Zhou Dajiang saw his wife coming back, he didn't stay for long. He just briefly told her where she was going and led the two of them out in a carriage.

Zhou Dahai was helping his mother level the land to plant vegetables. Zhou Dahe had nothing better to do, so he taught the four children how to use the toilet at his second brother's house. After that, he felt unsatisfied and took them to see the bathtub at his second brother's house.

The four of them were amazed. "When Dajiang said we could use a hose to drain the water, I only thought of using a bucket. So I made one at home. My wife scolded me for wasting things. I really should have let her see this. Wow, this thing is really convenient." Zhou Dong was speaking. He took everything Dajiang said as the truth. If this happened in modern times, he would undoubtedly be a true fan.

"That's right! If I buy a house, I will decorate it like this. It's so convenient!" The one who responded to him was Zhang Dazhuang. His family was one of the richest families in the village. He couldn't afford a three-story house in Beijing, but he could still afford a house that was slightly smaller than a two-story house.

His words immediately resonated with the two brothers of the Tian family. Tian Youcai was more reserved. He thought for a moment and said, "How about when we go house hunting this afternoon, we can also see if there are any smaller houses for sale nearby. If there are any, and they're not too expensive, we can look into them."

Zhou Dahe didn't participate, as he and his brother Zhou Dahai had already decided to buy a small house for themselves. Over the years, in addition to the money they made, Zhang and Li also made a lot of money with Chen Xiuying. Plus, Zhang also raised a lot of rabbits. Although they had disposed of them before coming, it still made a lot of money.

While Li wasn't as lucrative as Zhang, she was a good saver. Basically, she didn't spend anything unless she could. They'd also figured out that if they didn't have enough money, they could borrow from their mother or their second brother. And if neither of them could help, there was always Sisi, the little girl who was the hidden wealth of their family.

Zhou Sisi, who was considered a wealthy man by her uncle and third uncle, was now praising her mother with all her heart, "Mom, you are so kind! This shop is in such a good location, and you gave it to me. I feel embarrassed."

Chen Xiuying teased her deliberately, "If you feel embarrassed, then let's switch. I'll fulfill your filial piety. You take the back one, and I'll give you the front one."