Zhenfubao waved his hand and the warehouse was full of grain, and the whole family regretted it

Chapter 440: Jinxiu Silk Shop

Mrs. Bai originally wanted to visit Shi Qingyu today and ask Qingyu to help sell the high-quality fabrics she had collected before.

Who knew Qingyu would be so decisive?

Mrs. Bai brought them to the gate of Longhu Gang and took out a jade pendant from her sleeve.

Seeing this, the doorman immediately rushed inside to report.

Soon, the steward walked out quickly with a big smile on his face, clasped his hands together, and said warmly: "Oh! Such a distinguished guest! I'm sorry for not welcoming you in person. Please come in, please come in!"

Madam Bai stepped into the manor and said slowly:

“I came here this time to buy some farms and shops.

Do you have any good locations?"

The steward nodded hurriedly, his smile growing even brighter. "Of course! Madam, please let me know what kind of farm or shop you want!"

Madam Bai's eyes were sharp as a torch, and she spoke clearly and logically:

"I plan to open a silk and satin shop and need a shop in a prosperous area.

In addition, I also want to do some small business and I need a few suitable stores.

Then I want to buy a house, a slightly bigger one.”

The steward heard this and nodded again:

“Don’t worry, ma’am, everything is ready.

Please take a moment to rest, Madam. I will go get the brochure for you to choose from."

Stepping into the Longhu Ganghui living room, the entire space is simply yet elegantly decorated.

Soon, two maids in light green skirts walked in with light steps, carrying gold-painted lacquer trays.

The plate was filled with snacks and placed in an orderly manner in front of Mrs. Bai and Lin Wanwan.

Mrs. Bai sniffed the rising fragrance and exclaimed in admiration:

“The dim sum in Bianjing is indeed unique.

Wanwan, are you hungry? Come and try it."

Lin Wanwan nodded, her eyes fixed on the snacks on the table. She was indeed very hungry after walking around for so long.

Placed on the table in order were plum blossom cakes, Dingsheng cakes, steamed cheese with sugar, peach blossom cakes, hibiscus cakes, honey floating cakes with flowers, jujube and yam cakes, mung bean cakes, kidney bean rolls, walnut cakes, sweet osmanthus lotus root, rose cakes, and poria cakes.

Lin Wanwan picked up the peach blossom pastry, took a bite, and scooped a spoonful of steamed pastry with sugar and cheese, praising it sincerely: "Delicious..."

Mrs. Bai picked up a plum blossom-shaped pastry and just as she took a bite, she suddenly stopped.

Seeing this, the maidservant wearing an indigo blue coarse shirt hurried forward with a bit of pride in her eyes:

“Madam, these dessert recipes are unique and naturally delicious.

Moreover, this kind of snack is rarely seen on ordinary days and is only served to distinguished guests."

Madam Bai gently wiped the crumbs from the corner of her mouth, staring at the dim sum, her voice trembling slightly, "Are these dim sums made by the chef surnamed Wang?"

The maid's eyes widened in surprise, "Madam, you actually knew that! The chef who makes our pastries here is surnamed Wang."

Mrs. Bai's eyes instantly turned red, tears welling up in them:

"Could you please ask her to come out and see me?

I have known her for a long time, but I haven't seen her for many years. I really miss her."

The maid didn't dare to delay and turned away in a hurry.

A moment later, the kitchen door curtain was lifted and a woman in her forties stepped out.

She had an ordinary face, was wearing a brown coarse linen dress, and had slightly gray hair on her temples.

The moment she saw Madam Bai, her figure swayed, tears welled up in her eyes, and she knelt upright on the ground with a plop: "Miss, it's really you! Miss, you are finally back!"

Madam Bai quickly stepped forward and helped the woman up from the ground:

"As soon as I tasted it, I knew it was you. Why are you here?"

The woman sobbed, her voice filled with endless grievance:

"I was divorced by my husband's family and had nowhere else to go. It was the Longhu Gang who saved me and let me make snacks here.

Miss, I want to go with you, are you willing to take me in?"

Mrs. Bai nodded vigorously, her voice choked with sobs: "Of course I do! Get up quickly, and we will never be separated again."

The steward, with a broad smile on his face, walked quickly into the hall, holding several beautifully bound booklets in his hands.

"Mrs. Bai, take a look. All the good shops in the most prosperous area of ​​Bianjing are now owned by our Longhu Gang.

I wonder if the Madam has anyone she likes?"

Mrs. Bai sat on a carved pearwood chair, took the booklet, and gently opened it with her slender fingers.

She scanned the page, a satisfied smile playing on her lips: "These shops are indeed in good locations."

His eyes fixed on one place: "This big shop next to the First Silk Shop has an excellent location, but..."

She frowned slightly and tapped the paper with her fingertips:

“I heard it would cost 150,000 taels of silver to buy it, which is quite a high price.

I still need to do some on-site research.”

The manager nodded quickly, hunched over and said:

“Madam, you have a unique vision. This shop is truly unique in Bianjing.

Besides, the other shops also have their own merits.”

He pointed to the introduction in the booklet and explained them one by one.

Mrs. Bai flipped through the pages, nodding from time to time, and finally closed the booklet:

“I want to go check out all these shops.

Please make arrangements and take me there later."

A hint of joy flashed in the manager's eyes, and he quickly agreed.

At this time, Mrs. Bai turned her gaze towards the kitchen, her expression softening:

"Mrs. Wang, who makes snacks here, is an old acquaintance of mine and used to serve me.

I want to redeem her, please name a price!"

When the steward heard this, his smile grew even wider, and he waved his hands repeatedly:

"Madam, what are you talking about? It's a blessing for the princess to have your consideration. It's just a trivial matter, how can you talk about redeeming her?"

It is a blessing for our Longhu Gang to have a relationship with Madam.

Since Mrs. Wang is an old acquaintance of Madam, just take her away!"

Madam Bai nodded slightly, a hint of satisfaction flashing in her eyes: "In that case, thank you very much."

The manager led the way and they soon arrived at several shops.

Looking around, there are many shops on the street, and pedestrians are everywhere. The sounds of shouting and talking and laughing are intertwined, showing the prosperity of the capital.

"Mrs. Bai, look!" The manager raised his hand and gestured, a flattering smile on his face. "These shops are all located in the core area of ​​Bianjing City. It's hard not to think that business is booming!"

Mrs. Bai's eyes moved around and she nodded slightly, her gaze finally falling on the shop opposite the First Silk Shop.

Seeing this, the manager hurriedly introduced: "This shop was originally the Jinxiu Silk Shop. In the past, it was on par with the First Silk Shop."

He shook his head slightly, with a hint of regret in his tone:

"But later, the First Silk Shop recruited many skilled embroiderers, and their embroidery became more and more exquisite, attracting customers.

The Jinxiu Silk Shop lost its customers and its business plummeted, becoming what it is today.

Madam, let's go in and take a look."

Pushing open the mottled wooden door, a stale smell hits you in the face.

Mrs. Bai frowned slightly, and the wooden planks under her feet creaked.

The room was dimly lit, with dust flying wildly in the gaps of sunlight.

Although there are still a lot of silks and satins left on the shelves, most of them are covered with a layer of dust and have lost their former luster.

"Madam Bai, the Jinxiu Silk Shop is truly pitiful."

The steward shook his head and sighed, "The head of the family only has two daughters. Women are inherently short-sighted, and without strong backing, how can they protect such an estate?"