Chapter 141: The girl is big-hearted
Li Jiang was wearing clean blue cotton clothes and trousers, and a hat on his head that was popular among teenagers in the capital.
Very coquettish.
Seeing Wen Yu come out with Xiao Ji and Laba, he smiled and said, "Girl!"
At the door, there is a brand new car parked.
The carriage from my hometown has not arrived in the capital. Li Yuanji bought a new car.
The driver found an old man who was familiar with the road conditions.
Wen Yu also smiled when he saw Li Jiang's smiling face, "Li Jiang, are you familiar with the capital?"
Li Jiang came with Master Qing. He said proudly: "You're very familiar with what you're saying to me! Originally, Li Jiang could just drive the car for you, but my dad said that he has to do errands for the girl, so he can't take care of both ends!"
Wen Yu got in the car, and Li Jiang rode a donkey next to the car and kept talking, "Girl, Li Jiang has been to the shop we are going to open so many times. Oh, it's so grand! That location is ruined." ! Oh, girl, it’s a Beijing saying that it’s not cured, and it can’t be any better if you mean it well!
The houses are big, with a second floor and a backyard!
Li Jiang asked around and found that the shops there were not something you could buy with money. It’s not easy to rent one! Even if the original tenant made a lot of money, he could afford to buy a shop! Mrs. Qi gave it to you, how generous it was! "
"I let your girl use it, but I didn't give it to you! Did you go in and take a look?"
"I've seen it, I've seen it several times! The first time, it was someone arranged by Mrs. Qi to take it with me! Master Qing has also gone to see it several times! It's very close to the silver shop opened by Mr. Song Wu! There are several silver shops nearby. It’s so prosperous!”
“Oh? Where there are many silver buildings, business must be good!”
Along the way, Li Jiang kept talking.
After walking for a while, the car stopped.
Laba and Xiao Ji helped Wen Yu get out of the car. Li Jiang pointed over there and said, "Girl, go forward from this road, pass three intersections, and then turn right, which is the Song family's house."
“Where is it so close?!” She had lived in that house in her previous life, but she didn’t know the location.
“Isn’t it?! The door of the Song family’s house is not obvious, but the house and garden inside are so nice! It’s much bigger than us!”
Song Shang is still in white, and with the way he does things, he will definitely not be ostentatious.
When you want to show off, you will probably book a first-class hotel in Beijing: "Bin Zhi".
Li Jiang called Men'er, and the man who opened the door was Zhang Zhu, the same family that Song Shang lent to her.
Song Shang saw that Wen's language was easy to use, so he sent the whole family away.
Zhang Zhu is taciturn, good at **** and kicking, and the whole family is very down-to-earth in their work.
After entering the courtyard gate, you will see a courtyard, which is clean, quiet and transparent.
"The embroiderers and a few little girls live in the front yard. They work in the front living room on weekdays. In the small side yard in the middle, Young Master Lan Zhou lives. Miss Yan, Miss Mu, and Master Qing live there. The backyard. The kitchen is next to the backyard.”
Hearing the voices, Li Yuanji and Master Qing came out to greet Wen Yu.
A group of people suddenly came out...all of them smiling.
Wen Yu asked everyone if they were used to being in the capital, and everyone said they were fine.
Yan Zhu heard the sound and ran over.
“Ah Yu!” He came up with Wen Yu in his arms.
“Zhuzhu, are you cold in wearing so little?” Wen Yu touched her little hand.
"It's not cold inside the house, but it's cold outside. Come in quickly..." Yan Zhu pulled Wen Yu back.
“How is Lan Zhou?” Wen Yu asked as he walked.
Master Qing followed behind and said, "When I got here, I showed it to the doctor. The doctor said it was fine and prescribed three doses of tranquilizing medicine. He didn't leave the house. The two turtles couldn't eat or drink when they got here.
Young Master Lanzhou was worried, so Manager Li explained for a long time: Tortoises don’t move in winter. Wait until the weather warms up. He just kept watch every day... I heard from Li Tan that he didn't eat much and slept well. "
Wen Yu said: "We have traveled such a long way and are in a strange environment. It's good that he doesn't get sick for a while. Let's take care of him slowly."
Entering the main hall in the backyard, many boxes were piled up and had not been packed out.
A few people sat down, and Yan Zhu said: "There are quite a few houses, but we are all crowded together! Otherwise, how much fire will be caused!"
Li Yuanji said: "Several chefs came to the Fifth Master Song's house. They said that the Fifth Master Song would not come to Beijing until after the Chinese New Year, so he asked them to cook here first. Therefore, the cook has not gone out to find anyone yet."
Yan Zhu said: "The food they cook is not delicious. Let them set up a small kitchen, Ah Yu, I will cook for you every day from now on!"
“We are going to open a restaurant, and you have to bring an apprentice.”
“Oh, I can do it well, but I can’t lead a disciple like Master Qing! Lingling, make some tea quickly.”
“Hey!” Mu Ling changed a lot and became very lively.
Yan Zhu placed the snacks on the small table and saw Li Jiang go over to grab a handful and run away. Li Yuanji shook his head with a smile and took out the account book, "Girl, this is the account of this courtyard. At present, we only bought this courtyard. And this, Mr. Song Wu said that since you came to the capital, I'm afraid you won't be used to eating vegetables. , let me buy a small farm just to grow some vegetables for you!”
Wen Yu smiled and said, "I'm not that particular. But if we want to open a restaurant, I'm afraid it's indispensable."
"I have already bought it and found someone. When Master Qing came, he also brought some seeds. We can only plant them in spring."
“You only bought one yard? Didn’t you mean to buy another one for your uncle to live in?”
“When I came to the capital, I went to find my uncle.”
“How is it?!” Wen Yu was very concerned.
"My uncle is not in good health and has no official career. He helps Mr. Mo with his official affairs on weekdays. He can be regarded as a staff member! Mr. Mo has arranged the uncle's academic status. He said that the uncle has some foundation in his studies, but he was delayed. Last time, Tong Sheng was in danger. Passed. Scholar...said it was still not enough.
The uncle rented a yard near Mo Da's house. With Lord Mo's care and the money you gave me before, I can live a good life.
I inquired about it secretly, and all I said was: That grandma has a lot of things to do, and she gets into trouble from time to time. Because I have a son, I am always angry with my uncle and my wife. It is said... that he had some unpleasant experiences with Mr. Mo's family.
Furthermore...that young man is a bit naughty, doesn't study seriously, and even goes out to gamble with others. My uncle was caught and beaten so hard that my uncle and his wife became very angry. It was said that the fight was complete, but I checked privately and found that he was just doing it more covertly.
Our uncle and his family came to see us here. I told you that you wanted to buy a house for my uncle and his family, and asked my uncle what he wanted. But my uncle disagreed. He said that it was convenient to live next to Mr. Mo. People who went out and came in every day would not have to run away.
One more thing, as an uncle, he can’t help you with the dowry when you get married, but he can’t cause you any more trouble...
Oh, I also went to tell my uncle about your engagement! He was particularly happy. Master Tuomo had been asking about the Qi family for a long time! I also wanted to see Mr. Qi Wu, but I didn't see him. My uncle seemed to be in a hurry. After Mr. Mo inquired about it, he was also very happy and said that you had come to the capital and invited you to be a guest! "
Wen Yu nodded. The situation was probably similar to what he thought.
“Let’s talk to my uncle. I’ll be there in the next two days. Don’t tell the Wen family about this yet! Wait until I straighten everything out…”
The uncle did not stand up, but the father was in trouble.
Why give the Wen family a chance to be defeated in front of their uncle?
Then, Li Yuanji introduced the general situation of the capital and several popular businesses.
He also talked specifically about Mrs. Qi's shop, and he was full of praise, "There is such a shop in the capital, and you can really eat while lying down! I heard that it was Mrs. Qi's dowry. The Cui family really loves their daughter!"
“You are only Xiaoji’s daughter, so you have to prepare your dowry early!” Wen Yu joked.
Xiao Ji looked at her father longingly, and Li Yuanji laughed heartily, "If she can get married, I will also give her a generous dowry."
“Your eldest son is not married yet!” Li Jiang muttered in a low voice: He is not young anymore!
But... marrying a wife is too troublesome!
It's better to wait until you get along well with the girl and become a rich man...or maybe, if you flatter the girl's beautiful husband, who knows, you can even become an official! Gee, that would be great.
When the time comes, marry a good one.
Um! That’s the idea!
Everyone was talking about business, while Li Jiang was dreaming.
Master Qing waited for Li Yuanji to finish the introduction, and then talked about what he was doing, "I taught several embroiderers new things. Everyone was very happy and said they would do a good job for the girl. The other few girls will talk to the girl later. To put it into detail, it’s all good.”
"I've been to the shop several times, and even went to other stores to learn from it. These..." Master Qing took out a thick stack of paper, "They are some of my new ideas, business features, etc. Even the furniture configuration has been taken care of. The girl has good taste. , these are just for the girl to open her mind.”
“Okay.” Wen Yu took it.
"Last time, you said...you don't need to consider money when doing things, so I was...you're welcome. If you want to pursue this style, you have to use the same things. After all, it does cost a lot of money! I'm a little worried, in case the business fails. If you come up, you will suffer a big loss..." Master Qing's face turned red, he was under so much pressure.
“Master Qing, you don’t have to be like this! You have to remember: making money is important. However, it is more important for me to have a place in the capital!”
“You mean...”
"I am a woman, and I have so much money, what else do I need to do to make a living?!" Just the 400,000 promised by Song Shang, how many noble ladies in the capital can do this?
“Our place is here to help me build it!”
Master Qing suddenly realized: "I understand, no wonder..."
We need a place to entertain women and girls, where they can drink tea, chat, shop and socialize. It's like moving the things in the back house here.
Furthermore, communication in the back house is limited: usually it is with people who are acquaintances and have useful relationships. Some families have to guard against others knowing about their interactions...
Here, even if you don’t know each other or can’t socialize with them, you will meet them and become familiar with them.
Now that we’re familiar with it, what can’t happen?
What news can’t you get?
Everything comes naturally!
It turns out that what I thought was simple, the girl has such a big heart!
Master Qing looked at Wen Yu with bright eyes.
A gentle smile…