jdhmnovel Chapter 200: Frustration in Buying a Shop
Chapter 200: Frustration in Buying a Shop
When the shopkeeper heard this, his eyes widened instantly and he said, "Really?"
Gu Dajiang answered affirmatively: "Of course, otherwise why would we come here so early in the morning?"
After receiving a positive answer, the shopkeeper smiled and squinted his eyes. He greeted warmly, "Sir, please come in, please come in."
While leading a few people into the store, he glanced at several other shops that were for sale. Seeing that their doors were still closed, he thought to himself that it was a good thing that he opened early.
This time they themselves said they wanted to buy a shop. Once you enter their own shop, don't think of leaving empty-handed.
With his eloquence, he had to make them sign the contract. As long as he sold the shop, he could leave this city that could be in chaos at any time and return to Beijing to reunite with his family.
Thinking of this, the shopkeeper was so excited that he almost burst into tears.
He hurriedly caught up with the few people and enthusiastically took them to visit the shop, explaining things to them as they toured.
"Our shop has a spacious floor space. Whether you want to run a restaurant, an inn, or a cloth shop, you can open it directly by just adding some furniture. There is no need to renovate at all." The shopkeeper pointed to the hall and introduced it to everyone.
This shop is located right in the center of the intersection. The first floor consists of four brightly connected storefronts, with a total of two floors. The storefronts also have a backyard, which is also very large.
After inspecting the shop in front and the sturdiness of the stairs, the shopkeeper brought a few people to the backyard.
There is a row of two-story houses in the backyard, a kitchen, a well near the kitchen, a simple stable, and a storehouse.
"Sir, this well is amazing. It's not just ordinary groundwater, it's real spring water. There's a spring below the well. If you don't believe me, just scoop some water and taste it. It's sweet and refreshing, and very delicious."
"Is there any spring water in this city?" Gu Dajiang, who only uses real spring water in his daily life, asked doubtfully.
The shopkeeper said proudly, "Zesheng County is adjacent to a mountain. Who can predict the direction of the mountain range? Although this situation is rare, it is not without precedent. This is also a blessing for our boss. When we asked someone to dig a well, we found this spring. No matter how much water we use every day, the next day the water is just a palm away from the wellhead, and we don't even have to work hard to draw water."
Gu Dajiang and Miao held Gu Fu and went forward to take a look. Sure enough, they saw that the well water was only a palm's width away from the well mouth.
Song Renjing also went forward to take a look out of curiosity. This was the first time he had seen such a strange thing.
The shopkeeper took the ladle beside the well and handed it to Gu Dajiang. Gu Dajiang put Gu Fu down and reached out to take it.
He bent down and scooped some water from the well. He took a sip and found it was indeed sweet and clear, as good as the water at home.
Gu Dajiang nodded in satisfaction. Miao took it and tasted it, and praised it as good. Finally, Song Renjing also tasted it and wanted to give it to Gu Fu, but Gu Fu refused by covering his mouth.
No matter how delicious it is, it is still raw water! Knowing that there are various substances in the water, even if you drink it, you will feel uncomfortable psychologically, okay?
Going out the back door, there is another street. The shop is located in the center of the street, so it is undoubtedly bustling.
After seeing it, everyone looked calm but were satisfied in their hearts.
After showing the house, the shopkeeper said to Gu Dajiang with a flattering smile, "Sir, we have seen the house, so let's sign the deed."
The Gu family was shocked when they heard this. Why don't you play by the rules? Who will sign the contract for you if you don't even know the price? Who is so willful when buying things?
Gu Dajiang had no choice but to ask, "Boss, how much is the price of this shop?"
"Thank you for the favor, two thousand five hundred taels." The shopkeeper replied with a smile on his face.
This price undoubtedly set off fireworks in Gu Dajiang and Miao's hearts.
Miao couldn't help but ask in surprise: "How much?"
You have to know that with the current consumption, buying a shop in the best location in town only costs a few dozen taels.
A good location in the county town only costs a few hundred taels, but I never thought that it would cost thousands of taels in the county.
This price was completely beyond their expectations.
"Two thousand five hundred taels, sir." A trace of panic flashed across the shopkeeper's eyes, and then he calmed down.
The minimum price given by my employer is one thousand eight hundred taels. If I can sell it for two thousand five hundred taels, the rest will be mine.
He could see that these people in the Gu family were not short of money, and they were buying shops in these chaotic times. They were either brainless nouveau riche, or they had businesses that could be run in these chaotic times.
The people in the Gu family don’t look like the latter, so they are probably wealthy nouveau riche.
My shop is in a good location, well-equipped, and has spring water. I also happened to meet a few ignorant nouveau riche. There is no reason not to make money if there is room for it.
After hearing this, Song Renjing also felt that this shopkeeper was too black-hearted.
After hearing Gu Fu's words yesterday about wanting to buy a shop, Song Renjing arranged for secret guards to check the prices of shops in Zesheng County.
For a street-side shop like this, the price usually ranges from 1,800 to 2,000 taels.
It is a time of war, so the price will only be lower. The shopkeeper asked for a price difference of several hundred taels. This is obviously bullying.
Before Song Renjing could say anything, Miao said dissatisfiedly after getting the exact reply from the shopkeeper: "What kind of shop is this? How dare you ask for 2,500 taels? You are just at the crossroads of the street market. There are more than a dozen street markets in Zesheng County. What advantage do you have?"
"You... How come I don't have an advantage? If you come in through the city gate, you have to pass by my gate as long as you go straight."
"That depends on whether they are willing to go straight. The city gate is so wide. If I don't go through your place, can't I go through another street? Why do I have to go through your place?
And your shop, although it is said to be spacious, is actually just an empty room. If I put the furniture in, there won’t be much space left.”
When the shopkeeper heard this, he felt even more uneasy. When their boss left, there were furniture in the house, and he was going to sell the shop and the furniture together. It was his greed that led him to sell the furniture.
Of course I can't admit it at this time. No matter what, I must act as soon as possible. Otherwise, when the boss sends someone to urge me, everything I have done will be exposed.
Without waiting for him to argue, Miao continued to find fault, "And the well in the yard is a spring, but we don't know where it comes from. If it dies one day, won't this store be without water?"
Miao's expression was filled with shock and fear again. "What if the spring gets bigger and overflows? This shop will be flooded. Oh my god! This hidden danger is too great!"
The two children watched their aunt's performance with bright eyes. Gu Dajiang also admired his wife.
The shopkeeper got anxious when he heard this: "Madam, you are worrying too much. This shop has been in existence for more than ten years. It has always been very stable. The situation you think will never happen. Our shop is really in the center of this street market, it is rare. Madam, you should stop thinking about those unnecessary things. It is the right thing to do to get the shop and open it as soon as possible."
Miao seemed to have suddenly thought of something and continued, "Speaking of this central area, I suddenly remembered that all the shops around you are selling it, and there is not even a shop operating it. Without a shop, no one will come. No one is talking about the central area. My husband, if we open a shop here, this business will fail sooner or later!"
Gu Dajiang cooperated by pretending to be worried, and sighed, "Madam, you are right. I was not thoughtful enough. Although the price of this shop is high, I like the layout of this shop very much, but if there are no customers, I will never buy it. Shopkeeper, I am really sorry, we don't have much capital, we really can't afford it. Let's go to a busy and prosperous place and buy a small shop."