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Now that Cheng Wenren had already started to inquire about the shop for him, when Bai Xin returned home, he told his family that he wanted to rent the shop.

The Bai family members are all of a character who knows the fate of peace, and the money they earn now is already very content. How dare they think about renting a shop? After hearing this, everyone was shocked, fearing that they would lose money. Fortunately, now that they have seen Bai Xin's The ability has been for him, and he resisted swallowing the objection, and looked at Cao in unison. Cao's face was frowning, his mouth opened and closed, and finally he just asked without confidence, "It costs a lot of money to rent a shop, right? "

She didn't object blindly, Bai Xin was already very satisfied, and hurried over to grab her mother's hand, as if to give her strength, "Mother, my son has sold some famous things now, but I only wish that there is only a small stall, and I may not be able to enter the market." In the eyes of those rich and noble ladies, if you open a shop, the business will become more formal, and the place you choose is also prosperous, with people coming and going, why not worry about no business?"

Mrs. Cao is not very smart at all. Seeing that her son earned money to support such a big family, she let go of power long ago and let him be the head of the family. However, she was worried and asked a few words, but was soothed by Bai Xin's few words. Forgot to ask, "If you want to rent a shop, my mother has no objection, it's just that the location is a facade, so you must choose a lively place, and ask the neighbors in advance, whether Feng Shui is good, and whether there are any taboos, don't think it's a crowded place , Some shops here just don’t work, maybe there’s a collision with something, like the ‘Zhen Wantang’ in our town in the past, there were crowds of customers on the left and right sides, but his house is deserted, as if plagued by a plague god, like this, there is no luck for wealth.”

"Yes yes yes!" Bai Xin responded with a smile.

After a few days, Cheng Wenren replied to the letter. Seeing him smiling and looking proud, when he saw Bai Xin, he confessed everything like beans in a bamboo tube, "I've made an inquiry for you, I've made an inquiry, the shop is on Panlou Street On the street, the surrounding area is bustling and bustling, next to the Panlou Hotel, the market closes every day at five o'clock, and further east, there are lights on at five o'clock, and the ghost market that disappears at dawn, knowing that you sell rouge and gouache, if you go south, then It is Wazi of the Sang family, and to the north is Zhongwa and Ciliwa, with more than [-] large and small Goulan, and there are also brothels, all the way to Xincheng."

When Bai Xin heard this, his eyes were straightened, but he was a little timid in his heart, and he didn't dare to ask the price.

Cheng Wenren didn't notice Bai Xin's slightly distorted facial features, and continued to chatter, "And the rent here is not expensive. The previous one sold quails, pigeons and wild game. They ate people to death a while ago, so it's not worth it." If you don’t close the door, you will be targeted by several companies immediately, but some people are afraid of bad luck, and they have eaten people to death before, and then do food business, it’s not good, I think you sell rouge gouache, repaint it, it’s not the entrance Things should not get in the way."

Bai Xin seemed to be scratching his heart. He kept hearing him say that the rent was not expensive, but he knew that the two had different ideas about money, but the other party didn't say how much it was, but kept talking about it. Bai Xin really wanted to break it apart. With his mouth, he took out the specific price.

"It's a small three-story building. The first floor is the facade, and the second and third floors can accommodate people. Your big family is guaranteed to live in it." Cheng Wenren finally stretched out two fingers to compare, "The rent is one year. Only 240 taels."

Rao Bai Xin was mentally prepared, and he felt a thump in his heart when he heard the price. 240 taels is almost as high as the annual salary of a petty official, and the price is more than ten times that of the house they are renting now. He loves that place in his heart. It's just that the money saved at home is only about 100 taels in total, not to mention the money to repaint the shop and buy spices.

He was reluctant to part with him, but he had no choice but to refuse.

Cheng Wenren saw his intention, and hurriedly said: "Don't refuse so quickly, I have also talked with the owner, and the person said that the minimum payment can be made on a quarterly basis, and the money will be returned every three months. It only costs 60 taels each time. Just hand it in on time."

"Can it be paid on a quarterly basis?" Bai Xin's eyes lit up when he heard the words, and his mind became active. If he paid 60 taels of silver each time, the money in his hands would be more flexible. The stall has earned nearly a hundred taels of silver in a few months. It makes no sense to have a serious shop of [-] taels, but it will not be as good as before.

Cheng Wenren also laughed along with him, "Naturally, my family and that person are also acquainted, so it's nothing to worry about."

Bai Xin didn't know how to thank him, and immediately made an appointment to visit that street at night.

Looking at it at night, this Panlou Street is really lively, with majestic houses, buying and selling clothes, calligraphy, paintings, rare rhinoceros jade, and selling rare birds and animals.

Cheng Wenren pointed to a shop with a closed door and said, "This is the one. You can refer to the layout next to it." After speaking, he pointed upwards, "The second and third floors can accommodate people, and there are about seven or eight rooms on the two floors. If the house is idle, it can also be used as a warehouse."

Bai Xin took a look at the layout of the jade shop next door. He liked that the room was square, bright and orderly, and seeing that all the shops were booming in business, welcoming people and sending them there, he decided this place with [-]% confidence in his heart.

"This place is really nice, but will you allow me to think about it for a day? I will give you an answer tomorrow morning."

Cheng Wenren nodded, "Such a big matter, of course we have to think about it carefully."

After he finished speaking, he pointed to the front and said, "I'll take you to my shop for a stroll."

Bai Xin is more respectful than obedient, and walks along with him, and it takes only a stick of incense to leave, when he sees a vast silk and satin factory in front of him. , hanging upright on the top, when a guy inside saw Cheng Wenren, he rushed out to welcome him and called "Second Young Master" respectfully.

Cheng Wenren smiled nonchalantly, "Go and do your work, I'll show my friend a casual look."

The guy hurriedly nodded and bowed, he sneaked a look at Bai Xin, his expression was weird, and he didn't need to guess to know that he was surprised that his young master had met such a poor friend a long time ago.

Bai Xin looked around casually, and saw all kinds of silk and satin, the patterns were exquisite and beautiful, and the colors were dyed brightly and beautifully. Even after Bai Xin saw it, he couldn't help but want to buy a piece of cloth and go home to make clothes.

In the evening, when Bai Xin came home, he had some wine with Cheng Wenren. He would be a little drunk and swayed. The elder sister hurriedly cooked him a bowl of hangover soup. After Bai Xin drank it, he became much more sober. He enthusiastically told his family about the new shop. Although he was still drinking, he didn't know if he could tell them how much the rent would be.

After hearing this, the crowd gasped, gritted their teeth, and sighed that every inch of land in the capital was worth every penny. Bai Xin swallowed a mouthful of hangover soup, looked at the reactions of the crowd, and thought that if he told them the actual price, they would surely faint from fright. past.

Cao and the others knew that Cheng Wenren had found this place, and that they could pay the money according to the season, so they felt a little relieved, kept saying good things about him, and begged the Bodhisattva to bless him.

Bai Xin thought about it carefully all night, and felt that there was nothing wrong with the place, and after passing this village, there might be no such shop, so he told Cheng Wenren early the next morning that he would rent that shop.

Cheng Wenren was also overjoyed, as if he was going to open a shop, he hurriedly followed, and contacted the owner of the shop. Both sides wanted to make it as soon as possible, so the next day, with Cheng Wenren as the witness, Bai Xin and the owner The rental deed was set for one year, but it stated that it would be delivered on a quarterly basis. After it was written, the three of them signed and pledged, and each kept a copy.

The owner of the house was surnamed Xie, with a broad face, a frequent smile, and eloquence. After receiving the 60 taels of silver, he put it in his arms without looking at it, and kept praising Bai Xin, "Bai Sanlang is honest at first sight." You are a loyal man, and he is also a friend introduced by Master Cheng Er. I am relieved to rent the shop to you. I also heard that it sells rouge and gouache, and it will not make my house dirty. I wish Bai Sanlang a prosperous business in advance. When the shop opens, we still have to ask for a glass of wine and have a good time.”

Bai Xin hurriedly crossed his hands, and when the owner left, Bai Xin couldn't help but questioned: "Is this person really not even looking at the money?"

Cheng Wenren shook his fan and slapped it violently, covering half of his face, "He has a lot of houses in his hands, so he doesn't care if he thinks about it. Besides, you are my friend, so is he still worried that you will get fake money?"

Bai Xin thought about it, maybe the other party was really looking at Cheng Wenren's face, so he ignored this trivial matter and concentrated on looking at the shop.Because this shop used to sell food, it was indeed a bit dirty, the roof was greasy and dark, and there was not a single piece of furniture left in the house. I heard that the previous owner had a lawsuit, so he had to sell what he could sell in the shop. All of them were sold, so it would be convenient for Bai Xin to clean up.

He didn't dare to procrastinate. A day's delay would be a waste of money. He was about to leave in a hurry, planning to hire someone to repaint, order some furniture, make signs, and stock up on shelves. He apologized. Cheng Cheng Wenren cupped his hands, "This time there is Brother Lao Wen, when my shop opens, I will treat you to the Panlou Hotel for a drink, but I really have something to plan for today."

Cheng Wenren knew that it was not easy for him to make money, so he was not annoyed, but urged him to leave quickly, and said that if he encountered any trouble, he could go to Jinxiu Cloth Village to find him.

Bai Xin locked the shop, the wind was blowing under his feet, and he disappeared in a blink of an eye.

Cheng Wenren also wandered to his own shop, and when he returned to Jinxiu Cloth Manor, the officer thanking him just now was waiting for him, "Second Master Cheng, you are back."

After finishing speaking, he took out the cloth bag in his arms, which was exactly the 60 taels of silver that Bai Xin gave just now, and he handed it over, "Master Cheng, take it away quickly, I haven't touched a cent of this money."

Cheng Wenren took it and put it on the table beside him without even looking at it. He crossed his hands and solemnly said, "Thank you officer, thank you very much this time."

"Don't dare, dare not, I didn't make any effort. You gave the rent to the second son in advance. I just cooperated with you, and it's not even a small effort." After he finished speaking, he glanced at Cheng Wenren again, and saw With a smile on his face, he couldn't help asking: "But I don't understand. Since that person is a good friend of the Second Young Master, why didn't you tell him directly, so that he knows that he owes you. Otherwise, how would he know?" , the shops on Panlou Street pay less every year, not to mention quarterly."

Mentioning Bai Xin, Cheng Wenren was proud with kindness and honor, his brows and eyes were curved, and with a deep smile, "He doesn't like to owe others favors, and he does things step by step, just like your shop again." , He can't get the money out, and he won't force himself to lend money to others. If I can help him, I will help him, and it's best not to be noticed, and he won't have any grudges in his heart. "

After hearing this, Officer Xie was convinced. He seemed to have remembered something, and couldn't help sighing: "Second Master Cheng treats his friends sincerely. In this world, which businessman is not a leader in the word of profit? People like Second Master are really rare."