Step on a branch

Chapter 51
Qin Luan sighed and laughed.

As for this method, she came up with it this afternoon.

To be honest, it's very inconvenient.

Thinking of waiting in the alley for half an hour today, Qin Luan himself was quite helpless.

Fortunately, the carriage was spacious, so she and Qian'er were at ease.

Of course, there is no other way.

There is no prior agreement, so we can only sit on the sidelines and wait for the rabbit.

Qin Luan then asked: "What does the Lord of the country mean?"

Lin Fan couldn't help thinking.

He also just thought of it, and there is no ready-made idea at all.

In a flash of wisdom, Lin Fan said, "There is a brush and ink shop on Changyu Street in Ruyifang, south of the city, called 'Shenghuage'."

Qin Luan didn't know, so he asked Qian'er with his eyes.

Qian'er said: "I've heard about it, it's a small shop."

Because of Qin Luan's purchases, the nuns in the mansion inquired about all the major shops in Beijing.

The small shops are also listed, and the ones that are close will be detailed. The Ruyi Square is far away. I heard that the pens and paper sold in the Shenghua Pavilion are common, so I have never been there.

"Next time, if Miss Qin wants to find me, just tell the owner of Shenghua Pavilion." Lin Fan said.

Qin Luan was quite surprised: "Is that the Duke's shop?"

"My aunt's." Lin Fan replied.

Qin Luan understood.

Every family, every prefecture, and central Beijing have properties, some of which are on the surface, while others are behind the scenes, and someone is invited to be the nominal owner in front.

The pharmacy where you can hear the conversation in the elegant room of Guixianglou is the property of Huang Yi's grandmother's natal family.

And it is not uncommon for the Lord of Wending Township to have a title, and it is not uncommon for him to buy a few shops with money in his hands.

"Next time, if there is a situation, I will go there," Qin Luan agreed, and after thinking for a while, said, "If the Lord of the Kingdom is looking for me, tie the note to a heavy object and throw it in from the east wall."

"East wall?" Lin Fan thought about it and asked, "The wall you climbed last time?"

Qin Luan smiled and said, "Yes, my yard is right under the wall. Fu Ling will feel something falling from the wall."

After the two discussed it, Qin Luan left first.

Lin Fanduo stood for a while before leaving the house and leaving from the other side of the alley.

Fang Tian was sitting at a stall across the street eating noodles, when he looked up and saw Lin Fan, he quickly drank the last two mouthfuls of soup.

After wiping his mouth and throwing down the copper coins, Fang Tian rushed forward.

As Lin Fan walked, he said, "The Shenghua Pavilion in Ruyifang, you know?"

Fang Tian replied: "Yes, it's next door to the old lady's favorite dim sum shop, and my master often asks me to buy mung bean cakes."

"Tomorrow morning, you go and sell the Shenghua Pavilion." Lin Fan explained.

Fang Tian was taken aback: "Huh?"

Where is this, why do you want to buy a shop?

Was it because he was in a hurry to drink the noodle soup, and the soup filled his head, so he didn't follow the master's train of thought?
Their master's casual tone, he didn't want to buy a shop, he just followed casually to buy something in the shop.

To buy a shop, you have to understand the background of the original owner, purchase and shipment, customer flow, and so on!

I don't know anything, just open my mouth to buy, who has such a big business...

Oh.

It is their Dingguo government.

It's the Duke of the country.

It's such a big business.

Fang Tian finally understood what was going on in his head, and trotted to catch up with Lin Fan.

"Master," Fang Tian bravely said, "Does this count as forced buying and selling?"

"I vaguely remember that the shop is about to sell during the Mid-Autumn Festival," Lin Fan glanced at Fang Tian, ​​"You heard about it when you bought mung bean cakes, and you brought it up to Yanyue when you came back."

Fang Tian thought about it seriously: "It seems that there is such a thing."

Lin Fan said: "I bought it and put it under the name of Butler Qiao."

"Housekeeper Qiao from Xiangjun's place?" Fang Tian asked.

"Yes," Lin Fan said, "it's a birthday present for my aunt."

This time, Fang Tian completely understood: "You are so thoughtful!"

It will be Xiang Jun's birthday in the middle of next month, so they still remember it!
"Any amount of money is fine," Lin Fan thought a lot after talking to Qin Luan, "Didn't your mother have two relatives from her hometown to take refuge in? Letting them manage the shop is also a way of making a living."

Fang Tian was completely moved when he heard the words.

Their master is not only thoughtful, but also so careful!
He not only remembers Xiangjun, but also cares about his affairs as a subordinate.

Those two relatives, according to their seniority, Fang Tian had to call him uncle and aunt, but they were actually only in their early forties.

The two have no son, and their daughter is married far away. Living in their hometown is meaningless, so they want to come out and learn more.

Fang Tian talked to Lin Fan a few days ago, saying that they are practical and capable, can write and speak, and wanted to find an errand for those two.

Look, didn't the careful Grand Duke keep it in mind and make arrangements for it?

"Don't worry," Fang Tianhuan was so happy that he wanted to make a big gift, "It will be done tomorrow, let them learn from their old boss, and the little ones will go through all the formalities in the government."

Lin Fan paused, and said, "Go to the yamen for something unfamiliar."

Fang Tian was puzzled.

Does the Duke not want the yamen to know that he bought the shop and gave it away?

Butler Qiao has managed more than a dozen shops in Beijing and other places, and no one outside knows that he is actually under the command of the Xiangjun.

This is what it means to leave the house clean.

It's just a pen and ink shop, not a bank or a pawn shop...

Fang Tian said casually: "If you are unfamiliar, the yamen handles things according to the rules, and the formalities will take ten days and a half months. Aren't you in a hurry!"

"Just stuff more money." Lin Fan said.

Fang Tian touched his head and agreed.

After returning to Duke Dingguo's mansion, Fang Tian asked Lin Fan for instructions, and quickly called Liu Shan and his wife.

Liu Shan and his wife were a little cautious, and solemnly thanked Lin Fan for his support.

"When I was in my hometown, I copied books for the bookstore," Liu Shan said, "I know a little bit about pen and ink, and I can understand the account books. I must take good care of the shop."

Lin Fan has a good eye for people, and he knew that these two people could do things at a glance.

"Get to know the shop first, follow the original business, and then try to make some adjustments after it's smooth, don't be in a hurry to make a lot of money," Lin Fan quickly made arrangements, "I asked outside, the two of you are the boss, and then If there is a detailed investigation, I will push it to Manager Qiao, and Fang Tian will find someone to take you to meet Manager Qiao in two days. In any case, let’s not talk about the relationship between the shop and me.”

Although Liu Shan was puzzled, she didn't know whether to ask, just nodded.

"There is one more thing," Lin Fan said, "If the eldest girl in the Marquis of Yongning asks you to send me a message, you can tell Fang Tian."

Liu Shan's thoughts also changed quickly: "Tell Fang Tian quietly, it's definitely not a trick."

Not only did they have to send messages quietly, but the husband and wife would live in the shop from now on, and Fang Tian's mother had to be able to stay without moving around.

Lin Fan was very satisfied.

Fang Tian sends Liu Shan and his wife away.

When approaching the porter's room, Liu Shan seized the opportunity to ask, "What does Miss Yongning Hou look like? I don't know her."

"It's very recognizable!" Fang Tian said, "She is a Taoist, she is fifteen years old, and she is dressed as a Taoist nun."

Liu Shan remembered.

Fang Tian walked back after seeing off the people.

Walking outside Lin Fan's study, he stopped abruptly.

It seems that there is something that I haven't thought through?
Just like what their master said, the dots are dots, and they haven't connected into a line yet.

Shaking his head, Fang Tian thought, he really drank the soup just now, and rushed in a hurry!

　On the first day after the festival, book friends at work, cheer up~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)