CHAPTER 321: CHAPTER 321: BUYING A SHOP

Yinxing nodded quickly, her eyes sparkling.

"Young Madam, of course, we can do this. I meant to say it before; you don’t know how much money these people make coming back and forth."

Pei Shu’er smiled and said, "Of course, when we open a shop in the city, we can still let them come here to purchase goods. Before, it was just to attract these people, so we set a low price."

"Now, we need to raise it to the appropriate level."

"However, if they want to purchase goods, the selling price must be the same. I won’t sell to anyone who arbitrarily raises or lowers the price. Otherwise, the market will be chaotic later."

Many reputable brands initially fail to manage prices strictly, resulting in wide price differences, which eventually ruins the brand.

Hearing this, Yinxing nodded repeatedly, completely trusting the Young Madam.

Pei Shu’er also called Lin Yu, Lin Hong, and Honghua.

"The four of you are now familiar with the kitchen operation model of the Deserted Mountain. Take some kitchen chefs to Su County to sell cakes."

"Yinxing, you are in charge of bookkeeping. I’ll tell you the pricing once; write it down and post it in the reception room, then repeat it to those customers. Now, they need to sign the selling price agreement."

"Go call my mother to watch what you do. From now on, anyone coming to the Deserted Mountain to purchase goods follows this process."

"Egg cakes and red date cakes are five coins each, eight per box for thirty-five coins. Cloud Cakes are seven coins each, eight per box for fifty coins. Walnut cookies are ten coins each, eight per box for seventy coins."

"After hosting this batch of customers and they sign the pricing agreement, my mother will continue to manage the Deserted Mountain, and today we head to Su County."

Although there is a trade point at the border, not many people come and go, and buyers are limited.

Business at the border continues as usual, and the trade point operates when the weather warms up, fully utilizing the surplus labor of the Deserted Mountain.

After the customers left, Pei Shu’er took the four and selected a few chefs who could leave the Deserted Mountain and took them to Su County by carriage.

Meanwhile, those who know how to tend the fire bed were also brought along. Pei Shu’er would settle their wages later.

When Yan Huan Yu heard the news and wanted to go, Pei Shu’er stopped him.

Needless to say, the one hundred kilometers to Su County is indeed very difficult to travel, with a bumpy road and numerous narrow paths.

They rode fast and reached Su County in three hours.

This was thanks to the fine quality of the horses, which were well-fed and strong, raised by the Dazi.

Upon reaching Su County, they also found a group of refugees at the gate. Compared to summer, these refugees looked even more pitiful, huddled together, their faces flushed with cold.

Pei Shu’er had no mind to deal with these refugees, and she wouldn’t be able to enter the city gate with them anyway.

At the earth city wall, she handed her identity papers to the guard and paid the entrance fee before entering the city with the others.

In the city, they first wandered around, searching for a storefront in Su County.

After searching the city, Pei Shu’er couldn’t find anyone willing to sell a house. Given the current time of year, having shelter was not easy. Refugees struggled to enter the city, so those with a residence were naturally reluctant to sell.

Just when everyone gave up hope, they found a property for sale in a street-facing location.

It was a two-story house with a large courtyard at the back. The large area could be used for the kitchen, and could be expanded for development later.

Though slightly remote, it’s an excellent location for business.

Apart from this property, no one else was selling.

The house belonged to an elderly couple whose son died serving in the military.

Upon hearing Pei Shu’er wanted to buy, the elderly couple was delighted and immediately agreed.

They mentioned, "This is the situation, but once the transfer is made, there are no returns."

Pei Shu’er nodded, "The house deed and land deed are yours. Once we sign, let’s go to the government office to notarize the transfer."

After selling the house, the elderly couple packed up and moved elsewhere, leaving in a hurry.

That evening, Pei Shu’er heard a banging at the door and got up to open it.

At the door was a man with a sharp nose and ape-like face.

Liu Hongwang’s eyes lit up when he saw Pei Shu’er, speaking flippantly.

"Little lady, why are you in my uncle’s house?"

Pei Shu’er replied, "This is my home now, I’ve bought the house. Your uncle’s family is no longer in this city. If you’re looking for them, perhaps you should ask familiar relatives; they might know."

Having said that, Pei Shu’er shut the door.

Liu Hongwang’s face turned to rage, thinking to himself that if the elderly couple passed away, the house would rightfully be his. How could they sell it to someone else without a word?

Liu Hongwang knocked again, and Yinxing opened the door, her voice crisp.

"Go somewhere else."

Liu Hongwang’s eyes lit up again, realizing there were two lovely young ladies in this house.

Yinxing noticed that Liu Hongwang was not someone to easily handle, and she quickly shut the door, not daring to let him inside.

Liu Hongwang continued pounding on the door.

"Help, everyone! This house belongs to my uncle; you’re occupying my property and not letting me in. Is there no justice left?"

Pei Shu’er then realized that the elderly couple hurriedly sold the house not just out of financial need but possibly to escape this relative.

It’s obvious that seeing the elderly couple alone without a son, he intended to seize inheritance.

When Pei Shu’er bought the house, she had inquired around and hadn’t heard of the elderly couple’s nephew.

It’s likely the nephew was troublesome, and the elderly couple was mild-mannered, so things weren’t escalated, which is why the neighbors didn’t know about this.

Pei Shu’er immediately said coldly, "If you don’t leave, don’t blame me for being unkind."

Liu Hongwang sneered, about to ask how Pei Shu’er would be unkind when he saw the brothers Lin Yu and Lin Hong standing at the door.

Both men were of military background, handsome but exuding an undeniable aura of menace.

They had been angered by Liu Hongwang’s words, aware this rogue dared speak such words to their Young Madam.

Courting death!

Seeing the menacing duo, Liu Hongwang realized he was outmatched. He left a threat.

"I’m not letting this go; you’ll regret this!"

But his fleeing posture was rather pitiful, lacking the strength of his threat.

Pei Shu’er told Lin Yu and Lin Hong, "Tonight, I’ll have to trouble both of you to take turns keeping watch. If there’s something you can’t handle, wake us up."

"Yes, Young Madam."