Chapter 107 - Chapter 107: Chapter 107: Cant Understand This Reason (Additional update when the monthly ticket reaches 5, the 8th update) (1/2)
Chapter 107: Chapter 107: Can’t Understand This Reason (Additional update when the monthly ticket reaches 5, the 8th update)
Translator: 549690339
Zhuang Qingning had always been selling her wares in stalls, a fact Zhang Yongchang was aware of. He also knew that she was worried about the cost of renting a shop, which was not small. The tofu she sold every day wasn’t much, and after deducting various expenses, the profit was meager.
Now that Zhuang Qingning’s tofu was being sold in the county town, and the salted duck egg business would soon begin, she would undoubtedly have more than enough to cover the rent.
It would also save her the trouble of setting up a stall outdoors, which would hamper business when it rains.
“I’ve been thinking about this too, but I haven’t found someone who can help watch the shop yet. If it’s just Qing Si and me, honestly, we couldn’t handle the day and night shifts,” Zhuang Qingning said.
“I’ll look around for someone to help manage my shop in these few days. Uncle Zhang, could you also help me find a suitable shop?” Zhuang Qingning asked.
“It doesn’t have to be huge. As long as it’s in a decent location and clean. It’d be best if the owner is willing to lease it long-term,” Zhuang added.
If you rent a place only to have the owner reclaim it after a few days to do business themselves, that would be even more troublesome.
Originally, Zhuang Qingning considered the idea of renting a shop only after she had enough tedious work points to exchange for the tofu-making prescription and to diversify the number and types of products she sold.
However, after thinking more seriously, she realized that finding a suitable shop might not be immediate. It would be better to start looking earlier so she could compare several options and find the best one.
Therefore, Zhuang Qingning thought it was reasonable to expedite this matter when Zhang Yongchang suggested it.
“Okay, you can count on me for this task,” Zhang Yongchang promised.
“I have been living in this town for so many years. I know the size of each shop, the type of the owner. I guarantee to find the best one for you,” Zhang added.
“Thank you in advance, Uncle Zhang. When I open my tofu shop, I would like to invite you to unveil the signboard,” Zhuang Qingning said, squinting with laughter.
“There’s no problem with unveiling the signboard. You don’t need to thank me. Just supply me with enough salted duck eggs at that time,” Zhang Yongchang joked.
Salted duck eggs!
Zhuang Qingning felt her head was about to explode.
“Oh right, Ning. Something important just came to my mind,” said Zhang Yongchang suddenly. “In the last two days, did the shopkeeper or anyone come looking for you?”
The manager he refers to is probably Feng Yongkang, Manager Feng.
But why would he be looking for her?
Zhuang Qingning was a little puzzled, “No, why? Is something wrong?”
“No, it’s nothing…” Zhang Yongchang laughed, but his smile seemed a little forced. “If nothing has happened, then let’s forget about it…”
“Alright, I’ll head back to the kitchen now, you should get back to your business too. Don’t worry about the shop,” Zhang said.
“Alright.” Zhuang Qingning watched with a smile as Zhang Yongchang returned to Fushun Tower before she went back to selling her tofu.
With his hands clasped behind his back, Zhang Yongchang returned to the kitchen, where Lian Rong was busy chopping. Lian Rong grinned when he saw Zhang enter, “Master, you’re back.”
“Mhm.”
Zhang Yongchang paced around the kitchen. “Right, about last time, when I asked you to go and ask the shopkeeper when he was going to invite Ning for dinner at Fushun Tower, did you go and ask?”
“I did.” Lian Rong paused his chopping. “What’s wrong? Hasn’t the shopkeeper arranged it yet?”
Seeing Zhang Yongchang didn’t respond, Lian Rong used a cloth to wipe his hands, “Should I go ask the shopkeeper again?”
“No need, don’t mention it again,” Zhang Yongchang said, frowning slightly.