jdhmnovel Chapter 218 Decided to Stay
Chapter 218 Decided to Stay
However, because of Gu Shiyi's disturbance, the originally joyful atmosphere of the housewarming party suddenly became somewhat dull. Chu Xiaoyi saw this and said decisively, "I'm really sorry for what happened. I hope it didn't affect your mood. If you are still interested, you can continue to tour the mansion. If you want to go back, please do so."
Li Ruo felt very disappointed at this time, and couldn't help cursing in her heart: Why do they all like to stir up trouble so much!
Seeing this, everyone felt that it was not appropriate to stay in the Chu Mansion any longer. After all, they had already eaten a big melon and it was almost time to go home. So, they said goodbye to Chu Xiaoyi and Wei Jiayan and quickly left the Zhennan Marquis Mansion.
Li Chu and Dugu Xin exchanged a tacit glance, and Dugu Xin said, "Brother Chu, today is your housewarming celebration. You and your sister-in-law must be very busy. Thank you for your hard work. It's getting late now, so we won't bother you anymore. We'll meet again another day."
Then, Li Chu also said: "Yes, uncle, aunt, it's getting late, I still have to send brother Dan and Ruo'er back to the palace."
Chu Xiaoyi could only say apologetically, "Oh, I'm so sorry. I wanted to let you have a good tour of the yard, but this happened..."
Li Chu said, "It's okay, uncle. My cousin has just given us a tour. The layout here is really exquisite."
Dugu Jingyao smiled and said, "Yes, Aunt Chu, Xinyu just took us around the yard, and I can really see that Aunt Chu put a lot of thought into it."
Li Ruo nodded in agreement: "Yes, aunt, it would be great if my mother could come. I think the layout here is no worse than that of the East Palace."
Everyone praised her, making Wei Jiayan smile with joy, and her original anger dissipated a lot. She said with a smile: "Haha, great, if you like, you are welcome to come and play anytime!"
Everyone smiled and nodded in agreement. After chatting for a few more words, they left the Zhennan Marquis Mansion together.
Dugu Xin and his family returned to their house and took a short rest. Before Dugu Xin took a nap, Xun Feng reported to him, "Your Majesty, I have found several suitable shops. Please take a look." As he spoke, he handed Dugu Xin a booklet.
Dugu Xin took the booklet and opened it. It recorded in detail the location, area, price and other information of several shops.
Some of these shops are located near the downtown area, with convenient transportation and large flow of people, but the prices are relatively high; while others are located in more remote areas, which may have lower prices but may have less customer flow.
After reading it, Dugu Xin said to Xun Feng, "Okay, I understand. These shops each have their own advantages and disadvantages, so I need to consider it again. However, since I want to open a shop for Yao'er and Yue'er, I still have to listen to their opinions. How about this, after you take a nap, you go and invite Yao'er and Yue'er over and let them take a look at this booklet."
After listening to Dugu Xin's words, Xun Feng nodded and said, "Your Highness is absolutely right. I obey your command." After that, Xun Feng retreated, leaving Dugu Xin alone to take a rest.
Dugu Xin lay in bed, eyes closed, his mind replaying the locations and surroundings of those shops. He knew that location was crucial to running a successful business. He had to find a place that was both economical and attractive to customers to ensure a prosperous business. As he pondered, Dugu Xin drifted off to sleep.
After everyone had almost stood up, Dugu Xin ordered Xunfeng to call Dugu Jingyao and Liu Jingyue to Jinhua Garden. After receiving the news, the two quickly went to the main hall of Jinhua Garden and sat down.
Dugu Jingyao asked, "Daddy, I wonder why you called Yue'er and me here?"
Hearing this, Dugu Xin smiled and said to them, "I asked you to come here today because Xunfeng found several shops that are suitable for opening stores. I want you to take a look and see if there is anything you like." As he said that, Dugu Xin asked Xunfeng to hand the booklet to them.
Dugu Jingyao and Liu Jingyue took the brochure and began to read it carefully, discussing the pros and cons of each shop as they read.
Dugu Xin sat aside, watching them quietly, feeling very relieved. He knew that his two daughters were very smart and capable, and he believed that they would be able to choose the most suitable shop.
After some discussion, Dugu Jingyao and Liu Jingyue finally selected two shops. One of them was located near the downtown area. This shop was not only large in area, but also a bit expensive, but within an acceptable range, which very much met their needs.
The other one is in the West Market. It has two floors and is one of the largest on that street. However, there are more ordinary people there, but the prices there are cheaper, which meets their requirements.
Seeing that they had made their choices, Dugu Xin nodded with satisfaction and said, "Great, let's go with these two. Xunfeng, go and make an appointment with the owners of these two shops. We'll go check out the shops tomorrow."
Xun Feng took the order and left. Only three people were left in the main hall. Liu Jingyue was a little hesitant, but still said, "Dad, can I go take a look at those two shops?"
Dugu Xin nodded and said, "Of course, this is your idea. I'm afraid you're the only one who knows which one is more suitable, right?"
Liu Jingyue immediately felt relieved. After all, only after seeing the shop could she make future plans. Besides, in a few days, they might have to set off back to Yunnan.
Dugu Jingyao also thought of this and became a little worried: "But father, we are going back to Yunnan in a few days. If we don't clean up this shop, won't we lose money this year?"
Dugu Xin thought for a moment and then asked, "Yuer, if you were to decorate it, how long would it take?"
Liu Jingyue calculated and said, "I estimate that if we want to open this store and make it famous, it will take at least one month..."
Dugu Jingyao pursed her lips and said, "Or maybe, Daddy, Yue'er and I will stay in Chang'an and run this shop until it's almost done, and then we'll go back to Yunnan?"
Dugu Xin hesitated and said, "This..."
Dugu Jingyao tried to reassure Dugu Xin, saying, "Or, you could leave some of your personal guards in Chang'an for us. Besides, my daughter has already been appointed by the Emperor as the Princess of Guangping. If that doesn't work, I could ask Li Chu to send some people to accompany us back. Or maybe Lord Guo Ziyi, what do you think?"
Liu Jingyue also echoed, "That's right, that's right, Daddy, don't worry about us. Think about it, if His Royal Highness Prince Guangping can't protect my sister, that would be really worrying! After all, my sister is going to marry in Chang'an in the future. If she can't even get through this, what will she do in the future?"
Dugu Xin thought for a moment: "What Yue'er said makes sense. If Li Chu can't protect you, the worst that can happen is that you break off the engagement and go back to Yunnan with Daddy. Daddy will support you for the rest of your life!"
Dugu Jingyao was very touched. After all, no one supported her in her previous life, but in this life, her father was still alive and there were people helping her. She no longer needed to rely on herself and use those despicable means to snatch Li Chu, nor did she have to worry about being plotted against.
Pulling back her thoughts, Dugu Jingyao said with red eyes: "Thank you, Daddy. We will definitely go back as soon as possible and not let Daddy worry about us!"
Liu Jingyue looked at the atmosphere that was gradually getting out of control and said, "Hey, isn't this a happy occasion? Why do you all look like you're about to cry?"
Dugu Xin sniffed, and Dugu Jingyao wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief. Dugu Xin said, "Yuer is right. If you can really open your own shop, you will have a solid foundation for your life. I am so happy that I am crying!"
After saying this, everyone laughed in unison. After about an incense stick of time, Xun Feng returned to the main hall of Jinhua Garden and said, "Your Highness, the two princesses, I have made an appointment with the two shop owners. I can go over to look after the shops tomorrow morning."
Dugu Xin nodded and laughed out loud: "Hahaha, okay, then let's go to the store together tomorrow."
Dugu Jingyao and Liu Jingyue looked at each other and said in unison, "Yes, father!" After that, the two sisters took their leave and returned to their respective courtyards.