Chapter 250: Buying a Restaurant

The next morning, after breakfast, everyone walked out of the gate of Caofu together, formed a somewhat large team, and walked in the direction of Wuyi Lane.

Cao Deshun and Na Zhe walked in front, Cui Daoshu and Qi Jiuniang followed, and Zhai Xiaoshan and Pang Xu took more than 20 guards to protect them. Several stewards of the Cao family followed behind with more than a dozen nursing homes, and a group of more than 40 people formed a long procession, attracting the attention of passers-by.

Cao Deshun's mansion is not far from Wuyi Lane, where many big businessmen live here, as well as some high-ranking officials and eunuchs.

After turning a few streets, we came to a bustling and lively street, which was a place with a dense concentration of shops, and there were stalls everywhere on the street, and there were many shops on both sides of the street, and many people were shouting loudly to attract customers.

A housekeeper of the Cao family walked up to Cao Deshun and said respectfully: "Master of the family, I have inquired and understood, there is a restaurant in front, with two floors above and below, and it is very spacious inside, which should meet your requirements." ”

Cao Deshun asked, "How is the business of that restaurant?" Why get rid of it? ”

The steward replied: "The business of the restaurant is not bad, and their owner wants to sell the restaurant because the owner's son owes a large amount of gambling debts, and the people in the casino come to collect the debt, and the owner has no choice but to sell the restaurant to pay off the debt." ”

Na Zhe said to Cao Deshun: "Brother, let's go and see the situation of the restaurant first, and then decide whether to buy it or not." ”

Cao Deshun nodded, and asked Cui Daoshu again: "Brother Xian, let's go and have a look together?" ”

Cui Daoshu said with a smile: "Then let's go together, anyway, we have a lot of time today, so we just hang out." ”

So the steward of the Cao family led the way in front, and everyone walked together into the depths of the street.

When the vendors on the street saw a large group of people coming, and the few people in front of them were well-dressed and extraordinary, they all gathered around and tried their best to sell their goods.

Zhai Xiaoshan, Pang Xu and others vigilantly pushed away these small traders, and led the guards to protect Cao Deshun, Cui Daoshu, Na Zhe and Qi Jiuniang in the middle, and then opened up a road for everyone to move forward.

Cao Deshun said with a smile: "That virtuous brother, your guards are very powerful!" ”

"That is, these people are all trained by the boss himself, they are all professional soldiers, and it is a piece of cake to protect a few of us."

Everyone talked and laughed, and soon came to the door of a restaurant, Na Zhe looked up, this restaurant is very large, up and down two floors, and there is a plaque hanging under the eaves, which is engraved with the three big characters of 'Zhenwei Building'.

Cui Daoshu instructed Zhai Xiaoshan: "Don't go in, so as not to disturb the customers in the restaurant." ”

Zhai Xiaoshan didn't agree, he whispered: "Family master, Mr. Zhao explained when he left, let me not leave you an inch, I can't violate the military order!" ”

Cui Daoshu said helplessly: "Okay, I don't embarrass you, you and Pang Xu come in together, and the others will wait outside." ”

Zhai Xiaoshan thought about it, so he agreed, he walked up to the guards and whispered a few words. The guards immediately dispersed, patrolling around the restaurant, keeping an eye on the situation inside the restaurant.

The housekeeper of the Cao family led everyone into the door of the restaurant, and several guys immediately greeted them and asked with a smile: "A few guest officers, please sit inside." ”

Cao Deshun nodded: "This little brother, is there a cleaner room?" We're going to talk about things. ”

A fellow said courteously: "Sir, please follow me up to the second floor, there is a private room, you are satisfied." ”

Everyone followed the guy to the stairs, and Na Zhe noticed that the hall on the first floor of the restaurant was very large, about five or six hundred square meters, with more than 20 tables, and about half of the tables were sitting next to people, eating and chatting.

Na Zhe glanced at Cui Daoshu, and Cui Daoshu nodded, meaning that he was very satisfied. It's about nine o'clock in the morning, and there are already so many people coming to eat, which means that the business of the restaurant is not bad.

went up to the second floor, and the guy invited everyone into a private room, everyone sat down one after another, and Cao Deshun gave the steward a look.

The steward pulled the man out of the room and whispered a few words to him.

The man looked at everyone in surprise a few times, and then hurried away.

After a while, a couple of guys walked in, put refreshments on the table, and went out.

Everyone drank tea and chatted without a word, and soon more than half an hour passed.

At this time, a thin little old man hurriedly walked in, panted and said, "I have neglected all the distinguished guests, may I ask which one is the head of the Cao family?" ”

Cao Deshun stood up, arched his hand and said: "The contemptible person is Cao Deshun, may I ask my brother's surname?" ”

The little old man said: "Under the surname Xie, the cheap name is not enough to worry about, is the head of the Cao family okay?" ”

Cao Deshun said with a smile: "Brother Xie, let me get straight to the point, I heard that you are going to get rid of this restaurant?" ”

The little old man sighed: "Hey, the family is unfortunate, I really have no choice but to sell the restaurant." ”

Cao Deshun said: "I want to buy it, I don't know how much my brother asks?" ”

The little old man thought about it and said, "Master Cao, I don't want much, if you have the sincerity to buy it, just give five hundred yuan." ”

Cao Deshun hurriedly said: "No, I can't accept this price." ”

The little old man said in surprise: "It's low enough, if it weren't for the people in the casino, I wouldn't have sold anything." ”

Cao Deshun said with a smile: "Brother Xie, don't worry, I mean the price is too low." I, Cao Deshun, will not take advantage of people's danger, such a large restaurant, how can it be worth a thousand yuan. If you agree, I'll buy it for a thousand. ”

The little old man was very excited, he choked up and said, "Master Cao, I really don't know what to say, you are too righteous!" Since the accident in my family, many people have come to me, desperately trying to lower the price, trying to pick up a bargain. You are the first person to give a fair price, I must sell the restaurant to you, as much as you want. ”

Cao Deshun persuaded: "Brother Xie, don't be too excited. I, Cao Deshun, have never done anything wrong, and everyone in Jinling City knows it. If you want to sell, we will sign the paperwork immediately, and the 1,000 yuan will be paid to you immediately, what do you think? ”

The little old man shook his head: "No, I can't ask for a thousand." You can give 800 pieces. ”

The two then argued, one wanted to give more, and the other didn't, so that they blushed and had thick necks.

Cui Daoshu had no choice but to come over to persuade him, and everyone gave in and made a deal at a price of 900 yuan.

Cao Deshun said to the little old man: "Brother Xie, you go to a trustworthy guarantor, and then I will ask the steward to go to the Yamen of Jinling Mansion with you to sign the sales contract." You can withdraw your money whenever you want. ”

Old man Xie said gratefully: "Thank you to the head of the Cao family, I'll do it now." ”

Then he left in a hurry, and Cao Deshun said to the steward: "Cao Xifu, you will go to make a contract with him in a while." The buyer will sign your name on the deed. When the matter is done, you immediately call a meeting of all the people in the restaurant and announce that everyone's salary will be doubled. But there is one thing, if someone is lazy, you should not be soft and fire him immediately. ”

Cao Xifu agreed, "Family master, what should I do next?" ”

Cao Deshun said: "Today is the second day of the eighth month, I will give you five days, invite more craftsmen, work day and night, and clean up the restaurant." Be sure to open on the eighth day of August. ”

Na Zhe interjected: "Steward Cao, you changed the signboard of the restaurant, let's call it 'Quanjude'." ”

Everyone talked about it, saying that the name 'Quanjude' was very good and could please a good mouth.

Pang Xu said with a smile: "Master Cao, there is a word 'De' in your name, and the restaurant is called 'Quanjude', which will definitely gather all the gold and silver treasures and bring you wealth, hahaha!" ”

Cao Deshun also smiled, he shook his head and said, "Whether I can get rich in the future depends on all of you." Cao Xifu, you ask the chef and the guys in the restaurant not to be idle, let them all work, and wipe the restaurant spotless from the inside out. Then work with the new chef to research new dishes and prepare various ingredients. ”

Cao Xifu agreed to come down and immediately went to arrange it.

When everyone saw that the matter of the restaurant had been settled, they got up and walked outside.

Out of the restaurant, Cao Deshun led the way in front, and everyone continued to shop.

Along the way, Zhai Xiaoshan and Pang Xu were dazzled by the two dirt buns, and they didn't know what to buy.

Qi Jiuniang, a native of Jinling City, acted as a guide for them, helping them select goods and bargain. Cui Daoshu looked at it with a smile next to him.

Na Zhe didn't want to buy anything, so he asked Cao Deshun: "Brother, where is Wuyi Lane?" I've been famous for a long time, and I want to take a good look at it today. ”

Cao Deshun said: "Not far ahead is the Vermilion Bird Bridge, which spans the Qinhuai River. After crossing the bridge, the south bank of the Qinhuai River is Wuyi Lane. ”

Na Zhe said: "I know, the famous poem of the great poet Liu Yuxi of the Tang Dynasty: 'The wild grass and flowers by the Vermilion Bird Bridge, the sunset at the mouth of Wuyi Lane, the old Wang Xie Tang Qianyan, flew into the homes of ordinary people. That's the exclamation here. ”

Cao Deshun nodded: "You are right, Wuyi Lane is the residence of the two wealthy families of Wang Xie in the Jin Dynasty, and the children of the two clans like to wear black clothes to show their dignity, hence the name." Wuyi Lane is like a city, and the crown is gathered, and Wang Xizhi, Wang Xianzhi, and Xie Lingyun, the originator of the landscape poetry school, have walked out. Wuyi Lane bears witness to Wang Xie's achievements in calligraphy and literature, as well as the history of the two families. ”

Cao Deshun continued: "Wuyi Lane has a long history. According to the chronicles, its name originated from the Three Kingdoms period. In the Battle of Chibi, Sun Quan and Liu Bei formed an alliance to break the Cao army, laying a three-point situation in the world. At that time, Cao Pi was called the emperor, the country name was "Wei", Liu Bei was called the emperor, the country name was "Han", commonly known as Shu or Shu Han, Sun Quan was called the emperor, the country name was "Wu", and the history was called Eastern Wu. In the autumn and July of that year, Sun Quan moved the capital from Wuchang to Moling, taking the meaning of "making meritorious contributions" and changing Moling to Jianye. Sun Quan was the first emperor in history to establish the capital of Jinling. ”