Chapter 120 - Chapter 120: Chapter 120: Thanks for the Kindness (Extra update when monthly tickets reach 40, third update) (1/2)

Chapter 120: Chapter 120: Thanks for the Kindness (Extra update when monthly tickets reach 40, third update)

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“Well, the shops are all pretty similar, so there’s not much to choose from. Once you found something that looks decent, just rent it,” replied Mrs. Liu.

Zhuang Qingning turned to Mrs. Liu, “As we’re talking about the shop, Aunt Liu, you’re also setting up a stall here every day. How about moving in with us and sell the fried chop rice cakes in our shop?”

“Honestly, I rented a relatively large shop because I intend to sell tofu, together with other items such as tofu pudding. But for now, tofu pudding and other products are not ready yet, and selling only salted duck eggs and tofu makes the shop look a bit empty. Anyway, since it’s already empty, you might as well join me in the shop, Aunt Liu.”

“How about I charge you two taels of fried chop rice cake per month as rent, huh?”

Zhuang Qingning teased, winking playfully.

Mrs. Liu laughed, “Oh, you clever girl, I appreciate your kindness, and I know you’re trying to help me improve my business, so I don’t work so hard.”

“But in this case, I have to refuse your kindness. It’s not that I don’t want to accept it, but my fried chop rice cakes business is very different from your tofu business.”

“Your tofu is well reputed, and people arc looking to buy it, so whether you set up a stall outdoors or move it inside a shop, it won’t impact your business. In fact, moving it into a shop might even benefit you as customers won’t have to deal with wind or dust, and you might do even better in business.”

“On the other hand, my fried chop rice cakes are not as exceptional or delicious as the cakes from pastry shops. If I set up a stall outside, passersby can stop and have a look. They’d assume outdoor stalls are cheaper than those inside a shop and maybe buy one or two pieces. But if I move them inside a shop, they might not see it, and it might be hard to sell.”

“So, Aunt Liu, let’s stick to my plan. Your kind intention has been well received,” Mrs. Liu explained.

What Mrs. Liu said made sense, and it was clear that she had her own considerations.

Seeing this, Zhuang Qingning did not persuade her further, saying, “Alright, we’ll go with your plan, Aunt Liu. But the shop will remain empty for now. If you ever encounter bad weather, such as a rainy day, feel free to come inside and set up your stall.”

“Or you could just move your stall to the entrance of our shop.”

In the town, there was an unspoken rule that one could not block the entrance of others’ shops with their own stalls, so Zhuang Qingning and Mrs. Liu always set up their stalls in some corner that wouldn’t cause any hindrance to the businesses around them.

When Zhuang Qingning suggested Mrs. Liu to set up her stall at the entrance of her shop, she was also considering that her tofu customers might also be interested in Mrs. Liu’s fried chop rice cakes, thus driving traffic there.

“Then I’ll take advantage of your kindness,” Mrs. Liu agreed with a laugh.

“Auntie, don’t put it that way – it’s mutual benefit. People who buy fried chop rice cakes at Auntie’s stall might even buy a few blocks of my tofu. So it also helps to drive my business, right?”

Zhuang Qingning laughed.

“Indeed, indeed.” Mrs. Liu laughed, wrinkles forming at the corners of her eyes.

When the tofu was sold out, Zhuang Qingning packed up her stall. With her thoughts on catching up on sleep in the afternoon, and not in a hurry to clear up the shop till the next morning, she decided to go home first.

Once Zhuang Qingning and her sister departed, Zhang Qiuying winked her eyes.

“Grandma, since she’s inviting us to move in, why don’t we just do it? In the worst-case scenario, I can sell fried chop rice cakes outside while you stay inside the shop. That way, we can improve our business.”