pastoral fragrance

Chapter 141 Unraveling the Mystery
Uncle Huang slowly moved two benches out from the yard and asked everyone to sit down.The Han family sat down on the bench at this moment, listening to the old woman tell the ins and outs of the incident.

The old woman folded her hands on her knees, and her small eyes slowly swept towards the Han family who had just sat down.The tense ones slowly loosened up, and a trace of resentment squeezed on the brows.Everyone stared intently at the old lady in front of them, as if they didn't want to miss any of her expressions or eyes.

The old woman fell silent for a while, and finally began to speak. "The ins and outs of this matter have to be talked about five years ago. This Rouge Pavilion was originally taken care of by my daughter. The old man and I were only responsible for planting flowers and making rouge powder. At that time, business was booming, and we went to and from Rouge Pavilion There was an endless stream of women and ladies. But after my daughter got married, the old man and I took care of the Rouge Pavilion. But for some reason, the business became deserted day by day, and it never returned to the bustling bustle of the past. It’s a sight.” The old woman’s low and hoarse voice sounded extremely lonely and desolate, “Everyone said there was a problem with Feng Shui here, but my old woman didn’t believe it. Because the Rouge Pavilion was able to earn a lot of money back then. Why? Maybe it's a matter of Feng Shui? But other than that, my old lady can't find a better explanation..." The old woman muttered to herself, and then sighed again.

Since the business in the Rouge Pavilion was booming, it must not be a matter of Feng Shui.But what caused the business here to go downhill, like a pool of stagnant water, and no one patronizes it anymore?Everyone was also puzzled.

The old man Huang, who was sitting silently beside him, also spoke, "My old lady and I have lived here for decades, and nothing strange happened. If it weren't for the letter from our son this time asking us to go to him, we would be reluctant to send this to him." The shop is sold."

When Qiu Lin entered the room, he noticed that the rouge gouache in the rouge pavilion had a faint fragrance, which was much better than the vulgar rouge powder sold outside.But these rouge powders, which are still considered high-end goods in the town, why are there no patrons?Really strange.

At this moment, the old lady stood up and said apologetically, "The little girl is right. I concealed this matter first, so I apologize to you. Since you already know the ins and outs of this shop, you will definitely not Buy it again, my wife let you go out."

Han Shi and Han Dong looked at each other, and both of them had plans in mind.Although they also sympathized with the elderly couple, the 500 taels was not a small amount after all. To buy such a shop with no business, wouldn't it be worth throwing the money in the water without making a sound.Their money did not come from floods, but was accumulated bit by bit.After making up her mind, Han also stood up, and said with shame: "I'm really sorry for disturbing you two, we'll leave now."

"Let's go, what are you still doing here?" Qiuyue saw that the little girl was still standing there in a daze, and a blow had landed on Qiulin's head. Grabbing Qiulin's ears, he retreated from the Rouge Pavilion.

It's really unlucky to come across such a thing early in the morning. After Qiuyue caught Qiulin out of the Rouge Pavilion, she stood at the door with her hands on her hips and murmured.

After coming out, Han Dong hurriedly apologized to Mrs. Han, "Big girl, I didn't inquire about this matter clearly enough. Hey, I made your trip for nothing." If I had inquired more about the neighbors around here, I wouldn't have done it. As for letting the big girl go this wrong way!While blaming himself, he was fortunate that Qiulin had a sharp eye and found the clues here, otherwise he would have bought this shop in a daze, and it would have been a waste of money!
How could the Han family blame Han Dong? He was just helping himself. "Brother, don't blame yourself. This matter is none of your business. Fortunately, Qiulin is smart, otherwise we would really have gotten into this old woman." Han deliberately lowered her voice so as not to disturb the old woman in the Rouge Pavilion. Hearing it made her feel unreasonably sad.

While everyone was talking, Qiulin was still thinking about what the old woman said in the room just now.Since her business here was good at first, why did the business become more and more difficult later on?If the competition with the peers is pale, it will not end up with no customers.It's really a bit puzzling.At this moment, Qiulin's mind suddenly flashed, and he remembered the scene when they visited Rouge Pavilion for the first time just now.

The old woman's wrinkled face suddenly came into view, and Qiu Lin didn't know whether she was shocked or excited, her heart was beating wildly.The excited Qiulin almost screamed loudly, "I know why this business is getting worse and worse!"

Qiuyue cast a puzzled glance at the little girl who was still in a state of excitement, and asked doubtfully, "Why?"

Qiulin suppressed his excitement secretly, and said with a smile: "When you first entered this shop, how did you feel?"

"What's the matter?" The younger sister's question made Qiuyue even more confused, but she still recalled it honestly, "Before entering the house, I could smell a faint fragrance, which smells very sweet. Comfortable. But after entering the house, the door of the store was built low, which caused the light in the room to be a little dark. Before I had time to adapt to the dim light in the room, the old lady kept chattering beside me, and I turned around inadvertently. Somehow, The ordinary-looking old woman looked a little scary at that time. The wrinkles on her face and bags under the eyes seemed to be particularly obvious!"

Han Shi nodded slightly, "I feel similar to Qiuyue." The wrinkles and eye bags on the old woman's face just now were a bit scary.

The mystery was finally solved, and Qiulin suddenly relaxed.Before she could speak, Qiuyue frowned and asked her, "But does this have anything to do with the business in Rouge Pavilion?"

"Of course it has something to do with it. In fact, you have already told the truth." Qiulin said confidently. Seeing that Mrs. Han and her elder sister and uncle were still puzzled, Qiulin continued: "What do you think?" What do you think the old woman’s house sells?" Seeing the different faces of the uncles, Qiulin continued: "Then think about these rouge powders, who usually buy them?"

"You don't need to ask, usually those wives and misses who have some money in their families!" Qiuyue said sharply, really don't know what the little girl's gourd is selling.

When Qiulin heard this answer, he almost snapped his fingers.However, she stopped her actions for a moment, and sighed in her heart. It seems that although she has lived here for two years, the influence of modern times on her has not been completely wiped out.After sighing, Qiulin continued: "That's right! The purpose of these ladies and ladies coming to buy rouge and gouache is nothing more than to make themselves more beautiful. But think about it, they were originally very happy They stepped into the shop, but they were greeted by an old woman with gray temples and deep wrinkles. How do you think they will feel?"

Han Shiqiuyue and the two seemed to be hit by something, and they were stunned and couldn't say a word.

"Since they came to buy rouge and gouache, they just wanted to look pretty and look young. But in a blink of an eye, they saw an old woman with beautiful hair walking towards them. At this time, their hearts must be flustered and nervous, and there is a feeling that they have nowhere to hide Feeling. This seems to let them understand a truth. One day, they will look like old women. In this case, mother, eldest sister, do you think you are buying rouge and gouache, will you still buy it? ?”

Qiuyue shivered all over, shaking her head like a rattle. "No!" At this moment, she had completely figured it out, and said exaggeratedly: "Oh, the old lady said that when her daughter ran this shop, the business was booming! That's because her daughter is young and must have Beautiful, others think that she is so beautiful because of her rouge and gouache, so there is an endless stream of people who come to their house to buy rouge and gouache!"

Qiulin nodded very satisfied, yes, yes, the eldest sister can now draw inferences from one instance to another.

Han Shi clicked his tongue, "So that's the case." I didn't expect the truth of the matter to be like this.

"Now the truth is clear. The fact is not a matter of Feng Shui, but something to do with the owner of the goods. Mom, should we buy this shop?" Qiu Lin felt that the matter had been resolved, but it turned out that the business of the shop was not good. It has nothing to do with the shop itself, so why not buy it?

Han was a little undecided, looked left and right, looked at Han Dong for a while, looked at Qiuyue Qiulin for a while, but finally couldn't make up his mind, he hesitated and said, "Sier, what do you think... this shop Is it done?"

Qiulin had the urge to spit out a mouthful of water, and her mother's temperament was too indecisive.Qiulin opened his mouth and said: "I think it's done. After we take down the shop, the first thing we need to do is to change the door of the shop and make it taller and bigger. The front can be used as a facade to sell things, and there are three houses in the backyard where people can live. It’s only 500 taels of silver, which is a good deal. Uncle and Sister, what do you think?” After passing through this village, they probably wouldn’t be able to find a store with this price even if they walked through the village.

Han Dong agreed with Qiulin's idea, "I also think it's good. This place is very close to the center of the town, and there are a lot of people coming and going on weekdays. As long as the shop is redecorated, there will definitely be more people coming to rent the shop!"

"Mother, I also think this shop is good." Qiuyue also said.

Seeing that everyone agreed, Han nodded slowly and finally made up his mind.Taking a deep look at Qiulin, he said, "Come on, let's go in!"

(End of this chapter)