Chapter 187
187, Look Around (2nd Update)
Lian’s wife praised for the second time, “These three are very smart indeed!”
“With a little more patience, you can communicate with them very well!” Xie Zhinuan whispered.
Following Lian’s wife to look at the house.
“This house has three sections, the last one being the kitchen, servants’ quarters, and also a well. Look how clear the water from the well is, and see how large this area for parking carriages is; even when guests arrive, their carriages can be accommodated!”
Xie Zhinuan had already made a plan in her mind.
If she couldn’t rent a restaurant, this house would be very suitable.
The area in the back was large; after cleaning and arranging it, it would be best used for the kitchen. The water in the well wasn’t just clear, but also plentiful.
“The second section has two large courtyards and three small ones, each with its own characteristics. The large courtyards even have covered rooms at the back, which are not only convenient for using the toilet but also for bathing. Each of the back courtyards has a well!”
“…”
Xie Zhinuan was even more satisfied.
She already had an idea in her mind.
For the several yards, each with its own characteristics, she could introduce the eight major Chinese cuisines.
The rooms were to be cleaned and arranged to serve as dining areas, naturally varying in price due to their different locations. Plus, the back door faced the riverbank, with space alongside to park carriages.
“There are also two main courtyards in the front. Miss Xie, as you see, these two main courtyards are also quite spacious. The flowers and plants in the garden haven’t been tended to, but with careful grooming, they will surely be very beautiful next year!”
Xie Zhinuan nodded.
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The two main courtyards were indeed large, the rooms spacious, and they were empty of belongings, clean as if someone had been cleaning them. They were quite tidy.“Is the roof regularly repaired?” Xie Zhinuan asked.
“The previous owner had it repaired before moving out. If Miss Xie decides to buy this house, the roof will need to be repaired first. But I have contacts for roof repairmen who can give a good price and do a thorough job!” Said Lian’s wife, looking at Xie Zhinuan.
“…”
Xie Zhinuan remained silent.
The three had already run a circuit and returned, rubbing against her side, clearly satisfied and fond of the place.
“How is this house priced?” Xie Zhinuan asked.
“…” Lian’s wife hesitated slightly, then hurriedly said, “Two thousand taels!”
Two thousand…
Xie Zhinuan did some quick calculations in her head; it wasn’t particularly expensive.
She could accept it.
But there was certainly room for bargaining, “Why does the previous owner want to sell this house?”
“They moved to a bigger house, so they sold this one to our Pawnshop!”
“…”
After looking around, Xie Zhinuan said, “Seventeen hundred taels. If that’s acceptable, I can go to the Governor’s Office anytime to sign the contract!”
“That, that won’t do. I won’t hide it from Miss Xie; even the price the Pawnshop bought it for is more than that. If Miss Xie really wants it, I can’t go lower than nineteen hundred taels, or I won’t have the authority to make the deal!”
Xie Zhinuan looked at Lian’s wife,
hesitating for a moment before asking, “If I buy this house, does it mean I can do whatever I want with it? Will that be alright?”
“Since it will be Miss Xie’s house, naturally you can do whatever you want!”
Whether it’s a gambling den or a brothel, as long as you have the backing and can make the business work, it’s all a reflection of your own skill.
“I will look around elsewhere first!”
Xie Zhinuan checked each courtyard again thoroughly.
The three still ran around, and Routuan wasn’t barking incessantly, suggesting that the house was relatively clean.
“What do you think about me turning it into a restaurant?” Xie Zhinuan suddenly asked Lian’s wife.
“…” Lian’s wife was a bit surprised.
But after the surprise, she admired Xie Zhinuan’s courage and insight.
“First, go to the Governor’s Office to register. If customers come, that will naturally be splendid!”
Xie Zhinuan smiled, customers, well…
Chapter 188