Red makeup against the world

Chapter 469

Glancing at the sky outside, it was raining heavily.

"With such a heavy rain, I don't know if it will stop tomorrow." Xu Wanzhen was a little worried: "It's better to check the sky, the rain is not in a hurry before going."

Xu Wenmin smiled and said: "Sister is really not a businessman. You know, when you start a business, you only care about priorities and regardless of the weather. It will be rainy tomorrow, and other people will not come to the door. Bai Yushi is eager to get rid of it. It's time to negotiate the price."

Xu Wanzhen chuckled: "So there is such a saying." It is true that business is not her forte, so it is better to listen to professionals.

The two discussed for a while, and made some calculations. It is estimated that this food shop will cost about 5000 taels of silver even to buy the house and decorate it. This is the biggest investment of the Xu family since they arrived in Beijing.

After finishing the calculation, Xu Wan really hesitated, what if she loses such a large capital?
Seeing her worry, Xu Wenmin smiled and said: "How can there be no loss in business? Although you came up with this idea, I have repeatedly discussed this matter with my grandmother, and I think it is feasible. If you don't believe me, you have to trust my grandmother." Doesn’t it look like that? Take ten thousand steps back and say, even if it’s a real loss, we’ll still have a house after we close the restaurant. The scenery over there is much better than here.”

Xu Wan really breathed a sigh of relief, and said with a slight smile: "I am worrying for nothing. Since the matter has been handed over to Elder Brother, it is up to Elder Brother to make the decision."

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The next day, the rain poured down like before, without any signs of abating.

After Xu Wanzhen finished handling the housework, Caisi went to Ronghui Hall with an oil-paper umbrella.

Putting on the summer shirt she made by herself, Mrs. Xu smiled and said, "Zhen'er is getting more and more capable. This shirt fits well, I like it very much."

Yulu jokingly said: "Look, old lady, this crane is alive and well. The servant girl was worried that she would use her hands too hard when washing, so it flew away, and then the old lady came to trouble the servant girl again."

Several people laughed.

"Really, Madam Zheng told you all about the situation in Duke Zhong's mansion?"

Ever since Mrs. Zhuang came to propose marriage, Mrs. Xu sent people to investigate Duke Zhongguo's mansion. When she got news in the past few days, she told Madam Zheng and asked her to tell Xu Wanzhen in detail.

Xu Wanzhen couldn't understand what was going on in Duke Zhong's mansion.But this is grandma's caring heart, and she has to accept this kindness.

"It's the grandmother who thinks carefully, and Zhen'er knows it all."

Mrs. Xu put down the teacup in her hand, sighed slightly: "It is the greatest honor of our Xu family to be married by the Empress Dowager. It's just that it's really hard for you. With such a high marriage, Mrs. Zhongguo is not a good match. Yes, the days ahead will be difficult."

If there was no such thing as a marriage offer, Mrs. Xu would have wanted to reject this marriage.She didn't want to sacrifice her granddaughter's life for the sake of honoring the Xu family.

Xu Wanzhen said softly: "Grandmother, don't worry, every family has its own hard-to-recite scriptures. Zhen'er will marry someone sooner or later, no matter who the other party is, I have the confidence to live a good life."

The two of them were talking, when a little maid came outside the door and said, "Third Master Su and the Eldest Young Master are here, and when they heard Eldest Miss was inside, they came in to talk."

Mrs. Xu nodded: "Running around in such a heavy rain, I don't know what is so important. Yulu, take them to the Xici room to freshen up first, so don't catch a cold even though it is summer."

Xu Wanzhen smiled and told what happened yesterday, "Brother and uncle should have come back from visiting the house, let's listen to what they have to say."

After a while, Su Liangzhi and Xu Wenmin entered the room. They had washed and washed, but the tips of their hair were slightly wet from the rain.

Seeing the gift, Su Liangzhi beamed with joy and said: "Madam, if it wasn't for the rain, you should have taken a good look at that house. It is very beautiful and quiet, and it is made of Taihu Lake stone rockery. The scenery of the garden is even better than listening to the Perfume Pavilion A few points. I think it’s a waste to use it as a food shop.”

Xu Wenmin said with a smile: "I really should be thankful for the rain. The memorial of Bai Yushi's resignation has been approved. He can't wait to leave now. The farther away from the capital the better. If the weather is good today, there will be more people watching , once there is a fight, the price may be at least [-]% higher."

"Didn't you say that the censor has a breeze in his sleeves? How could he build such a big house." Su Liangzhi asked curiously.

Mrs. Xu said with a smile: "You don't understand the ways of officialdom, and there are several types of censors." Seeing that several people were expecting her next words, she kept silent and said, "We are doing business in real terms, so don't worry about it." These. If you get cheap, don’t pursue it.”

All the people present were smart people, so they stopped asking questions and talked about the next step.

"I have already paid a deposit of 1000 taels, and Bai Yushi was in a hurry to get rid of it, so he went to Jingzhao Mansion in the rain to sign the contract, and the land deeds are also bet there. Tomorrow I will hand over the remaining 200 taels, and you can Went to Jingzhao Mansion to get the land deed."

"So fast?" Xu Wan was really surprised.

"For things that have been decided, naturally the sooner the better." Xu Wenmin smiled.

Su Liangzhi said: "Mr. Ning offered 1000 taels of silver, and I also gave 1000 taels of silver. Auntie had already prepared the silver for me to open a medical clinic in Suzhou. Where did she think of going to Beijing, the money was idle."

Mrs. Xu nodded, and said neatly: "That's fine. The remaining 3000 taels will be paid by the Xu family."

In a few words, this deal was settled, Xu Wan was secretly speechless from the bottom of her heart.She knew how powerful Mrs. Xu was, but this was the first time she had seen her courage.

"Then I'll write back to Aunt Nan and tell her what I have decided. By the way, since the houses are all bought, shouldn't we choose a name for the restaurant?" Xu Wanzhen suggested.

Su Liangzhi nodded enthusiastically: "Yes! Choose one that sounds good and is easy to remember. Our restaurant will be famous all over the capital."

Xu Wanzhen pursed her lips and smiled, the little uncle was full of confidence.

"How about Zhiweizhai?" Xu Wenmin said.

"Not good, not good." Su Liangzhi objected: "It's too ordinary. Our food shop mainly focuses on nourishing and nourishing health with medicinal food. It's so special. Don't use such an ordinary name."

"Let me tell you one thing, how about this herbal cottage?" Mrs. Xu said.

"It's not right," Xu Wenmin objected this time, "Grandma's name is too similar to a medical clinic."

Xu Wanzhen smiled and said, "I thought about it for a few days and came up with a name. I don't know if it's good or not? The restaurant is called Baicaowei, and the medical center is called Baicaotang."

"Flavour of Baicao." Su Liangzhi chewed the name carefully, and said, "Shen Nong tasted hundreds of herbs before he obtained the "Compendium of Materia Medica". The taste of Baicao, the taste of Baicao, is not bad, not bad!"

Xu Wenmin nodded and said, "Not bad."

"Since everyone thinks it's good, let's make it so." Mrs. Xu instructed: "Although business is important, it's raining too much. You should pay attention to safety when you go out, in case those earthen walls are softened and collapsed. Hit him."

Xu Wanzhen couldn't help exhorting a few words, and the two returned to their yard to change into dry robes.

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