Bracelet space through the past and present? Take it

The next day,

It was rare for Zhou Lingling to get up so early.

He opened the window, took a deep breath of fresh air, and then waved to his second brother who was boxing in the yard.

"Good morning, second brother!"

Zhou Yun stopped and subconsciously grinned at his sister.

“Morning…ah!”

A stone flew over from the distant wall and hit his arm accurately, causing Zhou Yun to grit his teeth in pain.

Then, a cold and ruthless voice came: "Be serious!"

It’s Feiyu sitting on the wall.

Zhou Yun didn't dare to be distracted and quickly started practicing boxing again.

Zhou Lingling stuck out her tongue and quickly closed the window.

"Hehe, a strict teacher produces excellent students... Second brother, I'm counting on you!"

After changing clothes, Zhou Lingling walked out of the room.

Looking at his second brother in the yard, he nodded with satisfaction.

It can be considered that the fifty-six cents a day is worthwhile. In just ten days, my second brother's temperament has changed a little.

He used to be a sturdy and strong farm boy, but now he is dressed in shorts and looks energetic and upright.

"Second brother! Practice well!"

With that, she walked into the kitchen in a cool manner.

Dad went back to Zhoujia Village.

Mother went to her grandparents' house.

Sure enough, there was minced meat and egg custard left for her in the pot.

Zhou Lingling finished her breakfast happily and went out without looking back under her second brother's expectant gaze.

"Uncle Wu!"

Zhou Lingling arrived at the brokerage firm and accurately found Old Wu.

The latter looked up and his face was filled with joy.

"Hey, girl, you're here again? Why are you here alone today?"

Zhou Lingling smiled and said, "Of course not. I've decided on you, Uncle Wu."

"My eldest brother went to the academy, and my second brother also wants to study. I'm the only one in my family who has free time, so I came here by myself!"

When Old Wu heard her say that, his eyebrows raised: "I wonder which academy your elder brother attends?"

Zhou Lingling blinked, looking puzzled. "Mingzhao Academy? Isn't there only one academy in town?"

Old Wu's slightly hunched back suddenly bent even lower, and the smile on his face became more genuine.

"I knew the first time I saw him, I knew the eldest young master was no ordinary person. I never thought he was a student at Mingzhao Academy. Your father and mother are truly capable!"

The last time I saw this girl's father, he looked like a farmer. I didn't expect that he could actually support his two sons to go to school.

He had been doing business for most of his life, but he never expected that he had made a wrong judgment.

Zhou Lingling waved her hand. "My parents are naturally very kind. Uncle Wu, I came to you today to ask if there are any suitable shops near our place or in the East Market. I'd like to take a look."

Old Wu: “…” Yes, he must have made a mistake.

Which farmer can buy both a yard and cows in a short period of time? It also depends on the shop.

"Now that you mention it, it's hard for me to find one for you. Girl, tell me what you want this shop for and I'll find a suitable one for you." Old Wu was obviously much more considerate than before.

Zhou Lingling cursed him inwardly, "Old fox," but smiled as she spoke, "My mother learned some braised food skills from my grandmother, so we've been wanting to open a small restaurant. If it's on the first floor, it'd be better if it's spacious, but a second floor would be nice too."

Old Wu pondered for a moment and said, "The market isn't very good this year. Many shops have closed down. Some of them were originally food shops. There are few large ones. The shops in the East Market are not big, unless they are two connected together..."

"However, there is a small teahouse on the back street. It's two stories high and quite spacious, but it's not on the main street. The owner came to me a few days ago and said he wants to sell it. Girl, do you want to go take a look?"

A small teahouse with two floors?

Zhou Lingling was a little tempted after hearing this. It doesn’t matter if it’s not on the main street. Good wine needs no bush.

"Okay, Uncle Wu, take me to see it!"

****

So that night,

Chen looked at the title deed in front of her and froze in place.

"Second brother, look here and see if I'm seeing things. Why does it seem like it says four hundred taels..."

Zhou Yun lowered his head and looked carefully, then told his mother, "Mom, you read it right. It's four hundred taels."

After saying that, he was also stunned.

My sister bought a shop for four hundred taels...

Suddenly, three pairs of eyes stared at Zhou Lingling.

The latter coughed lightly twice, "Um, Dad, Mom, and Second Brother, listen to my excuse... No, listen to my explanation."

"This teahouse has two floors and is located right behind the main street of East Market. It's very spacious and even has a backyard!"

There are also several rooms in the backyard, so Uncle Daqin and his family will have a place to live.

Chen took a deep breath and said, "How long will it take us to earn back these four hundred taels..."

She had tried her best to catch up with her daughter, but she didn't expect her daughter to buy a shop worth four hundred taels in one go.

It goes without saying that my daughter will pawn the four hundred taels again.

I told her to keep some things for herself, why didn't this silly girl listen to my advice?

In response, Zhou Lingling explained, "Mom, for those of us in the food business, the biggest taboo is to change locations frequently."

"Before, you and your aunt had a stall next to my grandfather's butcher shop. Didn't someone take over your spot and sell braised food like us?"

"They've taken over your stall and told customers you're one and the same. Customers will only think the food is getting worse and worse, and you're selling inferior products. They've taken advantage of all the customers you've accumulated in the past, made a profit, and then left. You've not only lost business, but your reputation has also been ruined."

"Similarly, if we rent a shop, if the owner sees that our business is good, he might raise the rent, or he might take the opportunity to drive us out and then use our name to do business..."

"Four hundred taels may seem like a lot, but if we open our tavern, we'll make it back in a year at most. At least we won't have to worry about being run away and seeing others ruin our reputation. Isn't that right, Mom?"

It's like this with food stalls. Whoever's business is booming will have countless imitators.

If it weren't for her grandfather and uncle being there last time, her mother and aunt, two weak women, would never have been able to compete with each other.

In her own world, such rent increases due to booming business are common, and Zhou Lingling has to be on guard.

She didn't have four hundred taels of silver in her hand, but there was a pawnshop in the pawnbroking company, which was very convenient.

Zhou Lingling now has so much gold and silver piled up in her space that she can’t spend it all, and it would be a waste if she didn’t use it to buy a shop.

After hearing her daughter's analysis, Chen, who had learned a lesson once, nodded in agreement.

"My dear, you are the one who thinks things through. It's me who is mistaken."

My daughter is right, none of those who do business are good people!

Each one of them is cunning and black-hearted.

When thinking this way, Chen had no idea that he was now also a "businessman".

When it comes to important matters at home, Zhou Laoer always listens to his wife or his daughter.

As for Zhou Yun, according to Chen, he, a man who only knows how to spend money and eats for free, has no decision-making power at the moment.

Thus, a world was created in which the mother and daughter agreed, and in which the whole family agreed.

"Go to sleep quickly, we'll go to the teahouse tomorrow!"

It’s time to clean up and open for business!

Chen would not feel at ease until she earned back the four hundred taels.