Did the Seventh Prince attend court today?

The thought of being able to contribute to saving Dayong filled Shen Yuyao with excitement.

The deer's affirmation boosted her confidence even further, and she immediately said excitedly, "Since Young Master Deer also wants to look after the shop, why don't we go together?"

We looked at the shops together, and then naturally proposed a collaboration – perfect!

You Lu was just figuring out how to bring up the topic of collaboration with her when she took the initiative to invite him, and he immediately agreed: "Okay."

The two entered the brokerage firm and explained their purpose to the manager, who then led them to a private reception room, served them tea, and withdrew.

Before long, the shopkeeper led in a lean man and introduced him, "This is Li Sanjin, our most outstanding broker. He has many excellent houses and shops in his possession. You two esteemed guests can take your time to choose."

After saying that, he left again.

You Lu carefully examined the person in front of him. He was dark-skinned and thin, but energetic. His long, narrow eyes were bright and full of shrewdness, clearly indicating that he was a meticulous person.

The Pixiu wrinkled its nose. [This person looks very shrewd; could he be a cunning merchant?]

A deer tapped it on the head, saying, "You're a divine beast! How can you judge a book by its cover?"

He is indeed very meticulous, one could say he'll haggle over every penny. But in business, one is one, and two is two. Being able to stand firm on one's position and protect the interests of oneself and both the buyer and seller isn't a bad thing.

The Pixiu didn't understand business matters. It scratched its head and said, "As long as he doesn't cheat us, that's fine."

That's definitely not the case.

You Lu spoke with certainty.

Although he's stingy and looks like a shrewd businessman, he's actually very honest and never cheats his customers. He gestured with his chin towards the outside, adding, "On the other hand, that seemingly amiable shopkeeper is all talk and no action."

Sensing something was amiss, the Pixiu straightened its ears. "What's going on?"

A deer pursed its lips, while a cricket chirped in its heart.

Li Sanjin, nicknamed "Fiery-Eyed Jin," is destined for greatness, renowned for his sharp and discerning eye. However, being a newcomer, his somewhat mercenary appearance makes him untrustworthy to many who judge by appearance, so he's obtained a dental certificate to work as a dental prosthodontist, hoping to save up enough money to start his own business.

This was only his second day as a property broker. Being a newcomer, the properties he had were all leftovers from other buyers.

"So he wasn't a top salesperson at all!" the Pixiu shouted angrily. "Damn it, I was fooled by that shopkeeper!"

You Lu nodded, "They probably thought we were young and unfamiliar faces, so they figured we'd be easy to fool, which is why they sent Li Sanjin to receive us."

"Do we look like the kind of people who are too poor to afford a nice shop?!" Pixiu was still so angry that he scratched the wall.

[That's not how it works. Shops that are hard to sell aren't necessarily cheap; they might be trying to rip us off. But the shopkeeper's plan is going to fail. Li Sanjin is a man of his word, and also Shen Yuyao's benefactor.]

A deer patted its round belly, trying to calm it down.

As mentioned earlier, Shen Yuyao's business journey has not been smooth sailing, and the first pitfall she has encountered is right now.

Pixiu's attention was indeed diverted, and she tugged at his sleeve, urging, "Boss, stop being so mysterious, just tell me already!"

Shen Yuyao, who was standing to the side, seemed to be drinking tea, but her attention was actually entirely focused on her ears.

Just as You Lu was about to continue, Li Sanjin spoke up: "What kind of business are you two planning to do? Do you have any requirements regarding location and size?"

He held an account book in his arms, his back slightly bent, and smiled warmly.

Shen Yuyao blushed, having been so engrossed in listening to the little immortal's thoughts that she had completely forgotten about Fang Ya.

She smiled apologetically and nodded, saying, "Thank you for your trouble, sir. I'm planning to open a tavern and would like to see if there are any suitable shops on South Street."

Although she decided to cooperate and had great faith in Youlu's abilities, she did not abandon her own ideas, put herself in a subordinate position, and obey Youlu's commands in everything.

"No problem, no problem." Li Sanjin waved his hand with a smile and praised, "South Street is close to the river and there is a dock nearby. It is indeed the best choice to open a tavern. You have good taste, young lady."

He opened the booklet in his hand and quickly slid his fingers up and down the pages.

The Pixiu expressed its incomprehension, saying, "Why would a young lady like you open a tavern? It would be much better for her to run a pastry shop."

Because her maternal grandfather started out selling wine, and she learned winemaking from him from a young age, she has a deep understanding of wine and chose a very safe path.

There was an admiration in the deer's eyes.

Having escaped the clutches of a scumbag boyfriend and the prison of emotions, Shen Yuyao is a truly clear-headed and strong female lead. Indeed, emotions only hinder our ability to make money.

Shen Yuyao chuckled. She didn't dare to claim the title of "leading lady." She only wanted to do her best for Dayong.

"Found it!"

Li Sanjin pushed the ledger in front of Shen Yuyao and pointed to the information of a shop registered in it, saying, "This shop faces the water to the south, with the main entrance facing east. It has two floors and a small courtyard in the back, which can be used to store wine jars and other miscellaneous items. Miss, please take a look and see if it is suitable."

Shen Yuyao glanced at the shop's location and frowned slightly. "The conditions are quite good, but the location is a bit remote."

This shop is located on a side street of South Street, and the surrounding area is mostly residential, so it's not exactly bustling.

Li Sanjin then pointed to another shop for her to see, "This one is right next to South Street, and it faces the water to the north and is directly opposite the dock. However, it's a two-courtyard house, so the price isn't cheap, and..."

He paused for a moment, then said, "There was a murder here, and it's rumored to be haunted."

Shen Yuyao understood. No wonder he didn't recommend this shop from the beginning. It seemed that, just as the little immortal said, he was very honest and never deceived his customers.

After looking at a few more houses, none of them were quite ideal. Just as Shen Yuyao was having a hard time, the shopkeeper walked in and said with a smile, "Why don't I recommend one for you two?" He probably saw that Li Sanjin hadn't been able to sell the house, so he got anxious and took it upon himself to do it.

You Lu flatly refused: "No need to trouble the shopkeeper, Mr. Li, please help us choose a room."

Shen Yuyao nodded. The little immortal said that Li Sanjin was her benefactor, so his advice must be correct.

Seeing this, the shopkeeper had no choice but to leave with a dark expression.

Li Sanjin was somewhat flattered, but not intimidated. He said, "I suggest you choose the first one you looked at. Although it's a bit out of the way, it's quiet, and all the other conditions are suitable. The back courtyard can be renovated, and most importantly, the price is fair, and the seller is friendly. Since you're going to open a tavern, why worry about it being in a remote alley?"

These words struck a chord with Shen Yuyao, who was quite confident in her brewing skills.

He immediately decided, "This is the one."

Seeing her so decisive, Youlu was somewhat surprised.

After all, in the future he saw, Shen Yuyao rejected Li Sanjin's recommendation and, under the shopkeeper's concealment and encouragement, chose a shop with safety hazards, ultimately losing a large sum of money and having to sell the shop and start over.

That's why he refused to let the shopkeeper make a recommendation.

The reason why Li Sanjin is considered Shen Yuyao's benefactor is that Shen Yuyao, starting from scratch, encountered Li Sanjin again. This time, she followed Li Sanjin's advice and bought the shop she had initially looked at, and from then on, her fortunes soared.

Li Sanjin was known as "Fiery-Eyed Jin" for a reason; he was very accurate in judging people and things.