Chapter 368 - 368 Joy of a Housewarming
368 Joy of a Housewarming
Song Minghui’s persuasion finally made Marquis Beining, who still felt a little guilty, come to his senses.
He didn’t attempt to persuade Song Minghui anymore, but he still asked Song Minghui worriedly, “Minghui, those men who were just taken away, they…”
There were some things that Marquis Beining couldn’t bring himself to say out loud.
However, he still felt a lingering sense of worry.
These relatives had done many shameful things all these years. However, this wasn’t the most worrisome thing. In the eyes of Marquis Beining, they were just bullies. Every noble family had one or two poor relatives. Every family had their own difficulties, so this was nothing to him.
He was worried because the group of people who had just been taken away knew about their internal affairs.
If they couldn’t keep their mouths shut during the interrogation and revealed their secrets, then…
“Don’t worry. With me around, my uncles will definitely be taken good care of.” Song Minghui smiled at Marquis Beining and said with certainty, “As long as you can think of a way to stabilize the situation in the residence, our ministry will be able to survive this incident safely.”
After receiving Song Minghui’s guarantee, Marquis Beining finally heaved a sigh of relief.
He didn’t attempt to persuade Song Minghui anymore. After he picked up his teacup and took a sip, when he looked up again, only Song Minghui’s back was in sight.
The recent turmoil in Cloud Mountain City didn’t affect life in the entire city, which was still bustling with people.
Mrs. Luo and the others had been busy choosing a home in the city recently. Lin Suisui had nothing to do, so she accompanied them to look around for houses.
In contrast to that of the prosperous four main roads in the city, the rent for the shops on this northern street was clearly much cheaper.
After choosing for a while, Lin Suisui finally decided on a shop not far from the main street.
This was a three-story building facing the street. There was a small courtyard at the back, and there was a back door that led to the alley behind the street. The location of the shop wasn’t bad, but it could only be used for business and couldn’t accommodate people.
“I’ll buy this shop.” Lin Suisui didn’t hide it from Mrs. Luo and the others anymore. She told them her plan directly. “Aunt, don’t refuse. I’m not giving it to you guys for free. Count me in. After you guys earn money, just give me a share.”
This was an arrangement made after Lin Suisui discussed it with Lu Ze.
It wasn’t impossible to find a place Mrs. Luo’s family wanted in Cloud Mountain City, but relatively speaking, it was too remote and it was a little dangerous for three women to open a small food shop for business in such a place.
In Cloud Mountain City, most of the shops where business could be done were like the shop in front of them. They weren’t big, so it was too crowded for an entire family to live inside.
Therefore, after thinking about it, Lin Suisui finally thought of this solution.
She would buy the shop and become a shareholder. This way, Mrs. Luo and the others wouldn’t object.
After Lin Suisui said this, Mrs. Luo, who had been about to refuse, hesitated. She was silent for a long time before saying, “Alright, we’ll split it 50-50.”
Madam Liu, don’t reject me. I have a reason behind making such an arrangement. Listen to me first.
At the moment, there aren’t many other things to spend money on, so the greatest expense is this shop. Whether it’s buying this shop or renting it, it’s a considerable sum.
If you’re willing to buy a share now, you’ll be resolving our urgent needs.
“Secondly, our family is unfamiliar with Cloud Mountain City. Without your help, we definitely won’t be able to open this shop!
Therefore, it’s only reasonable for you to take 50% of the profit.”
Upon hearing Mrs. Luo’s logical analysis, Lin Suisui didn’t refuse anymore. She nodded in agreement.
When they saw Lin Suisui nod, the smiles on Mrs. Luo and the others’ faces widened and they decided on this courtyard. Then, accompanied by the broker, they walked out from the back door. Before long, they arrived outside a small courtyard.
This courtyard wasn’t big, but the house was relatively new and the furnishings inside were quite complete. Mrs. Luo and the others could move in after unpacking their luggage.
Most importantly, the price wasn’t that expensive, and the house’ location was close to the shop, so Mrs. Luo didn’t hesitate and decided on this place as their future residence in Cloud Mountain City.
With Lin Suisui’s help, the transfer procedures were naturally completed quickly. At night, Mrs. Luo and the others officially settled down in the new courtyard.
Originally, Lin Suisui planned to go back, but Mrs. Luo suggested that she stay for dinner. After all, today was the Fang family’s housewarming gathering.
Lin Suisui thought for a moment got someone to send a letter to Lu Ze. At the same time, she informed Yuan Niang.
After receiving the news, Yuan Niang came very quickly. Not only did she bring people over, but she also brought a bunch of things, such as blankets, rice, oil, and salt. They filled the entire cart.
“This is the norm in the north. Since it’s a housewarming, I have to give you guys a gift!” Yuan Niang entered happily. As she greeted Mrs. Luo, she called the Fang family’s eldest son out to move the things in.
Before they could finish moving the cart of things, another large cart of things was already waiting behind.
Lin Suisui didn’t expect Lu Ze to come. Moreover, what surprised her, Mrs. Luo, and the others even more was that he wasn’t the only one who came this time. Fang Erlang, who was in the army, was following him.
“Why are you here?” Lin Suisui came over and tugged at his sleeve curiously as she asked in a low voice, “Didn’t you say that you’ve been very busy these past two days?”
“Don’t you know?” Lu Ze lowered his eyes with a smile, but there was a hint of anger in his tone. “In the north, married couples have to attend housewarmings at the same time. Otherwise, it’ll be discourteous.”
“Really?” Lin Suisui’s eyes widened. Although she believed Lu Ze’s words, she was still a little dubious.
Why hadn’t she heard of such a rule before?