Transmigrated into Substitute Bride ‘Fu Lang’

Chapter 48.2

TSBFL Chapter 48.2

Chapter 48.2: 定下铺子

[Settle on a shop]

Chen Xing nodded and counted his savings, thinking that if he could accept it, he would bite the bullet and rent it. Looking at the man in front of him, he directly asked, “I’m very satisfied with this place, how is the rent here calculated?”

Bao Da ting smiled, revealing a mouthful of large white teeth, and quickly said, “Fifteen taels a month.”

As soon as his words fell, the shock on Chen Xing’s face couldn’t be hidden any longer, the ordinary shop was at most seven or eight taels, ‘This shop was surprisingly that expensive?!’

“Too expensive! Can it be cheaper?” If it was ten taels of silver, he might even consider it and bite the bullet to rent it.

The always nice and talkative Bao Da ting shrugged his shoulders, spread his hands, and said helplessly, “Sorry, this isn’t what I can decide either, it’s the lowest amount given by the seller. If it goes any lower, that side won’t let it up. And as you can see, the décor here is all new, if the original owner’s family can’t do it anymore, it’s absolutely impossible for them to rent it out.”

Chen Xing was a little disappointed to hear that there was no room for a price reduction, his eyes swept unwillingly around the shop, his heart full of struggles. He felt that he really liked this shop, but he really didn’t have that much money.

Bao Da ting also did not say anything, only on the sidelines quietly watching, slowly waiting for Chen Xing to make a decision.

Just as Chen Xing struggled for a long time, still wanting to bear the pain of giving up this shop and choosing that old shop just now, suddenly Bao Da ting who was next to him, looked like he thought of something and clasped his hand. He was annoyed as he said,

“By the way, yesterday I also just had a new shop here, originally it was a restaurant, but not a two-storey one. Do you want to go and take a look? I think that one might be suitable for you, both in terms of price and place.”

Seeing that things suddenly turned into good again, Chen Xing’s eyes instantly lit up as he looked at him and nodded. He said excitedly, “I want to take a look at it.”

Gu Lang, who had been following Chen Xing without making a sound, then swept him gently after hearing Bao Da ting say that there was another shop, a hint of an unknown emotion flashing in his eyes

After Chen Xing nodded his head, Bao Da ting led them to the side street and arrived in front of the last one.

Chen Xing looked at this familiar street, this front shop that looked a little familiar, and said with some doubt: ”I remember that this shop wasn’t run by someone else not long ago? How come it was taken out for rent so quickly?”

Chen Xing still remembers the shop’s lady boss’ fierce appearance, how can it be, only in just a few days of time had passed, not only the lady boss is gone, even the shop is going to change its owner?

When Bao Da ting heard his question, his eyes flickered and quickly regained that calm smile, explaining, “I heard that the previous boss of this rental shop had an accident and is currently imprisoned, so the original owner of this place wants to find a new tenant.”

After Chen Xing first heard about the tenant offense, he was shocked, and then he heard the original owner wanted to rent the place in a hurry, so he began to worry a little, he was worried that if he is the one who rented this shop, will he encounter any trouble? After all, he just wants to do business honestly, and does not want to get involved in any trouble.

Concerned about the peace of his future shop, Chen Xing looked at Bao Da ting and asked directly, he was very careful in his tone, ‘This shop, if it is rented, there will not be any problem right?’

Bao Da ting looked at his cautious look and smiled. His tone did not have the slightest bit of impatience as he explained: “Whatever passes through my hands, there will not be any problems, you can rest assured! The rental properties under me are clean, if there is a problem, you can find me on the line; who doesn’t know me in this city?’

Chen Xing still felt a little strange, but Gu Lang, who hadn’t said anything next to him, also opened his mouth and advised, “Why don’t we go in first and take a look? In case it’s suitable, we can actually rent it. After all, this deed is to go to the government side to do, if something goes wrong, we can also get justice.”

Gu Lang hadn’t said much along the way, but suddenly spoke out at this time, causing both Chen Xing and Bao Da ting beside him to look over in his direction.

When Chen Xing heard Gu Lang say it like this, his heart instantly settled down, thinking that Gu Lang’s words were very reasonable, since there was evidence from the government side, what else was there to worry about? He turned his head towards Bao Da ting next to him and said, “I’d like to trouble you for taking me in and to take a look.”

Bao Da ting swept a glance at Gu Lang, at first he only thought that this scholarly looking man didn’t know anything, that’s why he never opened his mouth. Who would have thought that the person who didn’t open his mouth, the moment he opened his mouth, it was this kind of words that poked right at the heart of the matter, which impressed him a little bit.

Bao Da ting thought like that for a moment and quickly came back to his senses, meeting Chen Xing’s excited eyes and smiling again, “Naturally, it’s possible.” With that, he went and found the key and opened the shop in front of him.

Waiting until they were inside, Chen Xing had a good look at the shop, only to see that the four sets of tables, chairs and benches inside were all intact and placed there, and the kitchenware in the back kitchen was a lot more, so if they wanted to, they would be able to fry up a few dishes right now.

Moreover, Bao Da ting also said that all these things are not used, so if Chen Xing wants to rent this shop, all these things will be left for him to use.

What made Chen Xing feel even more pleasantly surprised was that he had brought a courtyard with ginkgo trees planted in the back, and also three small rooms, which were messy and piled up with things, but could be used as a private room after tidying up a little.

Chen Xing felt satisfied after looking at it, although there is no second floor, but those three small rooms completely filled his gap, even though he felt that if the backyard and the three rooms were packed up, the effect would definitely be even better.

Thinking of what Bao Da ting said when they had yet to come in, Chen Xing turned his head to look at Bao Da ting who was standing on the side and directly said, “How can I rent this place?”

Bao Da ting extended his palm, spread it out in front of him and gestured a five, then in Chen Xing’s glowing eyes, he softly said, “The landlord of that rental said that as long as you can give a month’s deposit, then pay three months’ rent, and then give the rent for three months, three months after that, counting you at five taels of silver a month.”

Chen Xing’s eyes instantly lit up, not only was the price he said within his reach, but the money he asked for just happened to be the savings he had saved up over this period of time.Thinking of this, he immediately clapped his hands and said, “Alright, I’ll rent it.”

Seeing Chen Xing decide so quickly, Bao Da ting who was about to have a sum of silver in his pocket, was also very happy.

After Chen Xing and Bao Da ting agreed on when they would go to the government to sign the contract, and then gave him the 50 wen payment for showing them the house this time, they parted ways.

On the way back, Chen Xing still sighed a little, although he still had to give Bao Da ting one hundred Wen for the rest of the payment after a few days of signing the official contract, but at least it was very efficient, allowing him to find a good shop so quickly. Only, soon he was a bit worried about preparing for the opening.

“What’s wrong?” Gu Lang who beside him looked at Chen Xing, who had scored a bargain and should clearly be happy. Yet, with his brows furrowed, he looked rather troubled, therefore he asked in some confusion.

Chen Xing turned his head to look at him and directly stated his worries, “I was just thinking, where should I go next to find people to decorate the shop, and hiring workmen is also a big problem. By the time the shop needs to do more things, it can’t merely depend on me and Qiu Jiu. However, having to take care of the sneaky ones will also be a big trouble when the time comes.”

Gu Lang looked at Chen Xing’s face, which was wrinkled up because of his distress, he then gently smiled. In Chen Xing puzzled gaze, he suggested in a low voice: “In fact, you can ask Bao Da Ting about all of these questions when the time comes, although he charges a bit expensive, the prices he can get are exceptionally fair.”