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Chapter 118: Chapter 118: Fair (First update)

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“Right, you’re going to need a few days to clean this shop. So, let’s say you start renting from next month, and we don’t charge for this month.”

“Oh, and my nephew at home knows how to build stoves. If you need one, I can get him to build it for you. No charge, just feed him a meal.”

“And don’t worry about your business. I’ll be sure to be a frequent customer and will also bring in more people for you…”

“Sure, thanks Aunt…” With successive thank-yous, Zhuang Qingning and Mrs. Deng went to the bookstore next door, got Manager Liu to write the rental agreement, and they both left their fingerprints. The shop’s now leased officially.

“Here’s your key. If there’s anything missing in the backyard, feel free to take it if it’s in my house. Don’t hesitate!”

Handing over the key with a face full of smiles, Mrs. Deng, who had just obtained the first year’s rent, was delighted.

“Okay,” Zhuang Qingning nodded in agreement.

“Alright, you go ahead with your work. I’ll head home. Call me if anything comes up.” Mrs. Deng made off cheerfully with the silver coins.

“Take care, aunt.” Zhuang Qingning laughed and watched as Mrs. Deng left the shop.

“She’s all excited about your payments. Wouldn’t it be better if you let her go off a bit faster? I can tell she’s thinking about rushing home for a good meal to celebrate this deal.

Zhang Yongchang sighed heavily and gave Zhuang Qingning a glance.

“Well, I did agree to such payments, but didn’t I have Uncle Zhang’s sharp business mind to guide me? Without your words back there, could I have got all these little perks?” Zhuang Qingning said with a grin.

Zhang Yongchang blushed slightly.

He thought his performance made Zhuang Qingning look pitiable, which would stir Mrs. Deng’s sympathy and push her to supply Zhuang Qingning with more goods.

He didn’t expect Zhuang Qingning to see through him. She wasn’t as naive as he thought.

However, since she has proven not to be naive, why did she pay so high a price without negotiating downwards? He couldn’t understand why she’d acted as if she had loads to spend.

No matter how you look at it, Zhang Yongchang strongly disagreed and was not pleased about Zhuang Qingning renting this shop.

“Uncle Zhang, don’t get upset. The rent was fair.”