jdhmnovel Chapter 59 Bought a Restaurant
Chapter 59 Bought a Restaurant
While the six kingdoms were racking their brains and trying every possible method to obtain the method of manufacturing paper, Ying Wuyou had already begun her brand new plan.
Time flies, and the New Year is fast approaching. Ying Wuyou began to seriously review the events of the past year since he came from another world.
Ying Wuyou lay lazily on the table, his thoughts drifting away as he recalled the various achievements he had made over the past year: First, through tireless efforts, he successfully solved the problem of pork's gamey smell, laying the foundation for pork to become a mainstream meat; second, he successfully invented paper, bringing about tremendous changes to the Qin state and the entire era; third, he thwarted Jing Ke's assassination attempt on the King of Qin, successfully protecting the king and averting a terrifying crisis; fourth, he successfully built a sturdy and durable cement road, greatly facilitating people's travel and daily life; and fifth, he accidentally discovered a method of using bone meal for animal husbandry, opening up a new path for livestock production.
Looking to the future, Ying Wuyou carefully considered her plans for the coming year. After much deliberation, she concluded that establishing schools was of paramount importance. Education is the foundation of a nation; only by cultivating more talented individuals can a country prosper and enjoy lasting peace. Therefore, Ying Wuyou decided to devote most of her energy to school construction, laying a solid foundation for the future of the Qin state.
So far, while her work has had some impact, it hasn't actually involved much advanced technology. However, with the development of the Qin state, many things will become difficult to achieve without a certain level of knowledge and learning. Therefore, establishing a school has become the most urgent task.
Establishing a school was no easy task, as the Qin Dynasty lacked a formal school system. Only the imperial academy and the nobility could afford Qin-style education, which essentially focused on recognizing Qin characters and understanding Qin laws. Therefore, building a technical academy would inevitably present numerous challenges.
First, the strong opposition from the Confucian school had to be addressed. Confucianism had monopolized scholarship for centuries, fostering the belief that ordinary people should not receive education. Therefore, Ying Wuyou's founding of a school was undoubtedly a direct challenge to Confucianism.
Secondly, it was necessary to overcome the resistance from schools of thought such as the Mohists. In feudal society, learning a skill usually required becoming an apprentice under a master, meaning that the transmission of skills was often confined to the family and not passed on to outsiders. Many skills were considered family treasures, sometimes even passed down only to men and not women. Therefore, the Mohists would inevitably vehemently oppose the establishment of a technical school.
Besides, the current situation in Qin is not optimistic. There is war almost every year, and every family, from the elderly in their fifties and sixties to young children, must send someone to serve in the army every year. Even though Ying Wuyou has set up schools and made all the necessary preparations for them, very few people can actually attend school, and most of them are probably just young children.
Furthermore, people in this era faced severe food and clothing problems, and few had the spare money to pay for school tuition. Therefore, Ying Wuyou needed to have enough money to provide free education. Thinking about this, Ying Wuyou couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.
She was currently penniless. No money, no teachers, no students—a situation of utter destitution. Building a school seemed like an impossible task. Thinking this through, Ying Wuyou made up her mind that she needed to earn money first. After all, money was essential for getting things done.
These days, the pigs have eaten plenty of bone meal, and they've all grown plump and strong, definitely fetching a good price. Since that's the case, why not turn them into delicious food? That way, we can make money and let everyone enjoy a taste. Therefore, Ying Wuyou decided to open a restaurant specializing in dishes made with this pork.
Without further ado, Ying Wuyou could no longer sit still. She left Chaohua Palace and arrived in Xianyang City. It was truly bustling with activity! Ying Wuyou hadn't been to Xianyang City in a long time, and she was filled with curiosity and excitement. With the year-end approaching, Xianyang City was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, brimming with a festive atmosphere. Walking down the street, she could hear the shouts of vendors and the cheerful laughter of people. Ying Wuyou couldn't help but exclaim: This is the true essence of everyday life!
In her previous life, as she grew older, Ying Wuyou felt that the festive atmosphere of the New Year was fading. Every time she returned home and faced the various forms of "care" from familiar or unfamiliar relatives, Ying Wuyou felt a deep sense of resistance and resentment.
But now things are different. She has become a little girl who is only eight years old. No one will put any pressure on her, nor will she receive the sudden care from her relatives. All of this makes Ying Wuyou feel very relaxed and happy.
Ying Wuyou wandered around Xianyang City for quite a while before finally finding an excellent spot. The location boasted extremely high foot traffic and a prime location, practically a golden opportunity for business. More importantly, she learned that the shop's owner was planning to sell it. So, she immediately led her guards to the shop.
This was an ordinary restaurant, but there were only a few tables of customers inside. Ying Wuyou strode in and asked the waiter, "Where's your boss?" Upon hearing this, the waiter hurriedly ran to fetch the boss.
The shop owner rushed over, looking at the elegantly dressed woman with suspicion, wondering what brought her here. Ying Wuyou smiled and explained her purpose, indicating that she was very interested in buying the shop.
When the boss learned of Ying Wuyou's idea, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He looked Ying Wuyou up and down, thinking to himself that such a young child actually had such courage.
"Young lady, are you really going to buy my shop?" the owner asked with a smile.
“That’s right, I really like this store, and I’m confident I can run it well,” Ying Wuyou said firmly.
The shop owner was silent for a moment, then nodded slightly: "Alright, seeing how sincere you are, I can sell it to you. However, the price won't be cheap."
Ying Wuyou smiled and said, "Price is not a problem. As long as you are willing to sell, we can discuss it further."
Seeing this, the shop owner was secretly delighted, knowing he had found a generous buyer. After some haggling, the two parties finally reached an agreement. Ying Wuyou successfully bought the shop.
After the transaction was completed, Ying Wuyou asked the shop owner with a curious look, "I think this shop is in a good location. I wonder why Mr. Zhang wants to sell it?"
Upon hearing this, Mr. Zhang smiled wryly and said, "My esteemed guest, you may not know this, but although my shop is in a good location, it doesn't have any special dishes. Gradually, the number of customers has decreased. I simply couldn't continue operating it, which is why I'm selling it."
Ying Wuyou nodded slightly and said, "Yes, Mr. Zhang, don't worry, I will definitely run this restaurant well."
Mr. Zhang smiled and said, "Then I wish you all your dreams come true." But he didn't really think much of it.
Ying Wuyou did not stay any longer. After completing the formalities, he returned to the palace with his entourage.