webnovelfull Chapter 387 Grain Shop
Chapter 387 Grain Shop
In the following period, the children lived a regular life.
I went to Zhaohua Academy to study every day, and then practiced martial arts with the prince.
Han Shulan managed the household, while the kitchen and other affairs were left to Grandma Goudan and Grandma Hua.
Li Lanzhen went to visit the grain shop whenever she had time.
She planned to open the grain store and get it up and running as soon as possible.
Then she took a look at the farm outside Beijing, and after everything was arranged, she prepared to go back.
Seeing Li Lanzhen was about to go out, Han Youtian and his wife and Erniu came out.
"Aunt, are you going out? Let us go with you."
Li Lanzhen waved her hand, "No need, you guys take a rest today, I'll go out for a walk, and when I need you, I'll tell you and we can go out together."
It is impossible for Li Lanzhen to take them there these days.
When buying a shop in the capital, Li Lanzhen told Han Minghai that this shop was intended to be a grain shop.
According to a sketch of the grain shop that Li Lanzhen gave him for decoration.
Han Minghai has already prepared everything for the grain shop. As long as someone comes to deliver grain, the shop can open for business.
So Li Lanzhen went to this shop to put out all the food in the space, and it would be inconvenient to call them along.
Li Lanzhen walked slowly along the street, feeling the bustling atmosphere on both sides of the street.
I couldn't help but admire it in my heart. After all, it is the capital city. There are many people and shops. It is very lively!
She walked past the Sifang Restaurant without stopping and continued walking forward.
This shop is located in the east of the city. When you arrive at the door of the grain shop and look up, you will see a small door on the right.
There are nine door panels next to it.
Li Lanzhen had heard from Li Erhan that the shop doors of that era all used this kind of mortise and tenon joint door panels.
When the store opens, three or more door panels can be removed according to store needs.
When it's time to close the shop, the door panels are closed one by one.
Li Lanzhen took out the key from the space, opened a wooden door on the right, and pushed the door open to the front hall.
In the middle of the front hall is the cashier counter, and on both sides of the wooden board there are squares.
In each square, there is a square box, the front of the wooden box is low and the back is high.
Li Lanzhen knew that these were used to store grain samples.
Each kind of grain or bean or sorghum was packed in these wooden boxes.
Anyone who enters a grain shop can tell at a glance what kind of grain is in the shop.
There is a one-meter square board standing in front of the cash register.
Li Lanzhen knew that this was to be hung outside and was to be posted on the grain rack notice board every day.
The entire shop was cleaned tidy, and a plaque with the words "Taohuayuan Grain Shop" was placed next to it, covered with a piece of red cotton cloth.
The words "Taohuayuan Grain Shop" were written by the prince.
It was sent to Li Erhan to be carved into a shop plaque made of wood.
Behind these two lattice walls is the place where grain is stored, which is much larger than the front hall.
All the shelves for grain have been made and are neatly arranged.
Li Lanzhen went up to the second floor from the stairs on the left.
All the rooms on the second floor face the street, and the corridor is at the back.
Li Lanzhen looked up and saw that there were four rooms in total.
Han Minghai said that a house was reserved for her, which could be used as an office outside and as a residence inside.
The other rooms also have desks, bookshelves and couches.
Li Lanzhen turned around and went down to the backyard.
The backyard is not big, but it has everything.
There is a well, toilet, woodshed and small kitchen.
There are four houses at the back that can be used for living.
The room is not big, and it has a kang, a table and two stools.
Simple, but very practical.
The door to the backyard is a double wooden door, sturdy and durable.
There is a tree next to the well. Its leaves have all fallen, but you can see that it is tall. When the weather is warm, it should grow lush branches and leaves.
Li Lanzhen took a look around and was very satisfied with the place.
I discussed with Erniu yesterday that he wants to come and live in the backyard. One reason is to keep an eye on Liang Suzi, and the other is that it is convenient to live here.
Later, Han Youliang and his wife also came to live here.
Their son Han Dezhi lived in Han Mingxiang's yard. He went to school with Han Yinan and others, and ate and slept there after school.
Come here and be with his parents during breaks.
Li Lanzhen did not interfere with them, they could make their own choices.
Even if they all stayed in that yard, there would be enough space for them.
Let’s buy a few more servants over here.
Li Lanzhen first entered the three living houses in the backyard.
The kang mat, thick cushion, mattress and quilt were taken out from the space.
I went to the small kitchen again and put a set of pots, pans, and water tanks there.
After thinking about it, he put down corn flour, white rice, white flour, and some brown rice.
Xue Lao Hu followed Han Mingjiang to the southwestern border.
Li Lanzhen thought that she should prepare the grain shop first, and when Xue Lao Hu came, it would be just the right time to open it before the New Year.
The grain shop here was given to Xue Lao Hu, who was fully responsible for it, and he was also responsible for managing the farm outside the city.
Therefore, it would be better for this grain shop to find a shopkeeper to manage the account books and other miscellaneous matters.
It seems I have to go to the human trafficking shop to see if I can find the right person to buy it back.
After locking the door of the grain store, I knew that I was not familiar with the place, so I had to find a local person to help me.
Li Lanzhen walked slowly to the Sifang Restaurant.
The waiter welcomed her in warmly.
Li Lanzhen walked straight up to the shopkeeper.
She took out the black wooden token that Xuan Shen had given her from her sleeve.
As soon as the shopkeeper saw the cards, he immediately nodded and smiled at Li Lanzhen.
"You are Madam Li, right?
The Master has already told me, if you have anything to say, please tell me."
Pointing to the table next to him, "Mrs. Li, please take a seat. Waiter, bring the tea."
Li Lanzhen sat at a table and the waiter brought her tea.
The shopkeeper sat opposite her and glanced at Li Lanzhen.
I thought to myself, this must be Madam Li, the God of Wealth from all directions!
Last winter, business at the Sifang Restaurant in the capital was slow, but unexpectedly, the shopkeeper Hua sent a batch of lush green vegetables.
Not only did it revive the business of Sifang Restaurant, but it also made them earn a lot of money.
In winter, people would queue up for a small plate of garlic spinach, which would cost two taels of silver.
Next is green corn and vermicelli...
Everything is good stuff.
Not to mention the hot pot base recipe given by this lady.
After hotpot entered the restaurant industry, it became very popular in Beijing.
A month ago, Shopkeeper Hua had repeatedly reminded him that if Madam Li came to see him, he must respect her and give her unconditional help.
The young master also came to the restaurant a few days ago and told him about this matter.
Li Lanzhen knew that the shopkeeper was looking at her.
She was not afraid at all because she knew that the shopkeeper had no ill will towards her and instead admired her.
He smiled in his heart, probably because Manager Hua and Xuan Shen had told him something.
Li Lanzhen raised her head and looked at the shopkeeper who was in his thirties and slightly overweight.
He had the tact of a businessman, but from his eyes, Li Lanzhen also discovered his kindness and shrewdness.
"Boss, what's your name?"
"Mrs. Li, my last name is Zhang, so you can call me Shopkeeper Zhang."
"Okay, Shopkeeper Zhang, I have a favor to ask of you."
"Mrs. Li, please tell me. I will definitely help you."
Li Lanzhen was thinking, I haven't told you what to do yet, but you've already done it. If I ask you to kill someone, will you do it? Haha.
“I’m planning to open a food store next to your restaurant, but I don’t have enough staff.
I want to buy a few servants. It would be even better if they have worked as shopkeepers in grain shops.
So I came to ask you which pawnbroker is more honest. "
Shopkeeper Zhang breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out to be just such a small matter.
He was still wondering what important matter Mrs. Li wanted to ask him to do.
He immediately smiled and said, "Okay, Madam Li, please wait a moment.
Forgive me, I'm too busy at the restaurant to leave, so I'll ask my brother to take you to the dental office we often deal with."
"Okay, boss, please help."
Li Lanzhen followed a young man of about fifteen or sixteen out of the restaurant and walked across the street.
"Madam Li, this family's pawn shop is not far away, so we won't take a carriage.
Li Lanzhen nodded, "Okay, let's go on foot. Brother Er, lead the way."