Allure of a Country Maiden-Chapter 96 - 94 Buy! Buy! Buy!

The group had barely left the shop when someone called to Broker Yang.

"Manager Yang, so you’re here after all. I’ve been looking everywhere for you. It just so happens that I want to sell both of these shops. Can you help me register them? I’m in a rush to sell them. The asking price for each shop is 500 taels, no less." Mr. Hu pointed to the two shops next to the old grocery store and said.

"Mr. Hu, are you in a rush to sell these shops and then go to Yonghe County to enjoy your son’s success? You’ve finally made it through the hardships!"

"Exactly. He sent someone to fetch me, asked me to arrive there before the end of the lunar year. Saying that the family hadn’t had a reunion dinner in several years, it would be perfect if we could celebrate it together this year. Considering my old bones, I don’t think I can survive the wear and tear of travel. So, I decided to sell the shops. The leases of these two shops will expire in a few days, and they will be vacating the shops."

Hearing this, Xiao’er felt as if the heavens were assisting her. It was too much of a coincidence! She had just been thinking that it would be better if the shop were a bit larger when she came across these two shops that were about to be sold. It was exactly as she had wished!

"Father, let’s buy these two shops as well. I have a significant use for them." Xiao’er pulled on Shen Chengyao’s sleeve.

Shen Chengyao thought about the remaining silver at home and nodded his head. Buying more shops meant he could also rent it out to collect rent, just as Mr. Hu had done.

After all, Xiao’er always said that money that doesn’t move doesn’t make more money. Money needs to be circulated to produce more money.

"Manager Yang, Mr. Hu, we’re also looking to buy some shops. Can we take a look? If it’s suitable, we’ll buy it."

"That’s great! Let me take you to look at them!" Mr. Hu was very pleased when he heard this. It was like someone had sent him a pillow just as he was dozing off.

The layout of these two shops was the same, with the same amount of space. The main house had three rooms, and the east and west wings also had three rooms. The backyard was the same length as the old grocery store. Xiao’er was very satisfied. Shen Chengyao and Shen Chengzu also thought they were good, but they felt that the shops were a bit old and, at 500 taels, a bit expensive. The shop they had just bought was only 100 taels.

The two shops were smaller than the old grocery store, but the three shops together would suffice, Xiao’er thought to herself.

"What do you think? These two shops have an excellent layout, and the feng shui is great. It’s this pair of shops that enabled my son to study, pass the scholars’ exams, and become an official. Judging by your face, brother, you’re bound to be more fortunate than I am. If you buy it, your son will certainly become a high ranking official! He might even become a student of the Emperor", says Mr. Hu.

Upon hearing this, Xiao’er couldn’t help but want to laugh. Mr. Hu sure knows how to talk! And he dares to make all such outrageous claims! A student of the Emperor, he dared to say it! However, the price still needs to be negotiated! Since you have said that it enabled your son to become an official! The shop must be really old!

"Father, these two shops are good, but aren’t they too old? After a few years, wouldn’t a heavy snow fall bring them down?"

"Rest assured, it won’t happen. I’ve maintained these shops really well. They can withstand two heavy snowfalls!" Mr. Hu patted his chest to assure her.

"They can withstand two snowfalls, but what about three?"

"Little girl, you have to sweep the snow off the roof. Even the sturdiest house would collapse under accumulated snow, right?"

"Mr. Hu, please consider offering a lower price. Your shop has been built quite a while ago. The shop in the middle has been renovated not too long ago, and it wasn’t sold as expensive as yours."

"Nonsense, isn’t that shop priced at 100,000 taels?" Mr. Hu looked furious upon hearing this. He thought he was being deceived.

"That was when the owner didn’t want to sell the shop, so he said that. But now he has come to his senses and sold it for 400 taels."

"Is what you said true?"

"Why would I deceive you? Look, Brother Shen has even signed the contract, and I’m getting ready to get the red deed." Broker Yang showed the contract that had just been signed.

Mr. Hu glanced at the contract and saw that it had indeed been sold! From 100,000 taels to 400 taels! Either the shop’s owner is mad or stupid. If he knew the truth was 100 taels, he could vomit blood. "The lowest I can sell these two shops is 400 taels each. You can choose not to buy!"

"Buy, of course!" By deducting 200 taels at once, it was a real bargain! Xiao’er smiled with sparkling eyes.

Shen Chengzu was shocked. How much silver does third brother’s family really have. The silver, which was nearly a thousand taels, was spent without even a blink!

After the purchase documents were settled and the silver banknotes paid, Xiao’er asked Manager Yang to lead the way to see other shops.

"Xiao’er, do you want to buy more shops? Isn’t one of these two enough for our iron shop?" Shen Chengyao thought they had bought enough shops. Even if they had more silver, they ought to buy some farmland.

Shen Chengzu also nodded hurriedly, "In fact, buying some fertile land is also a good idea." Being a farmer, having land in hand provides peace of mind.

"Yes, we will buy some farmland. However, these three shops have another big use for me. Let’s buy another shop for the iron shop separately."

Upon hearing these words, Broker Yang burst with joy. Today, he earned a month’s worth of silver all at once. "I also have some farmland available. They’re all large plots, and some are close to your village. Brother Shen, if you want to buy, you can take a look too."

"Okay, let’s visit the shop first before going to see it." Xiao’er nodded in agreement.

"Alright, this way then!" When Broker Yang walked, there was a sense of briskness in his steps.

In the end, Xiao’er, per the elders’ request, picked out the largest shop from the remaining ones. Though its location wasn’t ideal, she bought it because it was the largest, and it only cost 300 taels because of its less desirable location.

Xiao’er wasn’t worried about the poor location. After all, demand generates its own supply. Bicycles, pedal threshing machines, and hand water pumps would still attract buyers! Selecting the largest location meant she can have a bigger warehouse!

It wasn’t until she had purchased the shop that Xiao’er felt hungry. "Father, shall we go eat something before heading out to see the farmland? If it’s suitable, we can plant it by the start of spring."

"Perhaps we should hold off on buying the farmland. We need to reserve some silver for operation purposes when the shop opens, right?" Shen Chengyao wavered.

"Don’t worry, father. I have done the calculations. After the Lunar New Year, the interest from the silver will definitely come in. Even if there’s no interest yet, the silver we have now is sufficient. While the times are good, we should buy more farmland. This way, we won’t starve during a poor harvest."

Eventually, Shen Chengyao was persuaded by Xiao’er to go and see the farmland and plan to buy it if it’s suitable.

Broker Yang took them to the village of the Yuan family. The land up for sale this time belonged to Landlord Yuan. His son had been set up and owed gambling debts of more than 1,000 taels, so he needed to sell some of their farmland to repay his debt.

"These are all fertile lands. Landlord Yuan requires that entire lots be sold - 100 acres, seven taels of silver per acre." ƒreewebηoveℓ.com

"Father, what do you think of these fields?"

"I think they’re quite fertile. What do you think, fourth brother?"

"It’s indeed good farmland. The farmland of Landlord Yuan is known for its fertility."

"Yes, Landlord Yuan is very reluctant to sell it. He’s been sighing all along. If his son hadn’t messed things up, he wouldn’t have sold his farmland."

"Gambling is indeed a vice one shouldn’t get involved in." Shen Chengyao was a tolerant person towards others but very strict with himself.

Seven hundred taels, and 100 acres of land were purchased.