northernbook Chapter 236 Persuasion
Chapter 236 Persuasion
Two days later, everyone had basically toured the entire capital city.
Aunt Xiao and Grandma Xiao also suggested leaving.
"Father, Mother, we've been playing here for several days now and are planning to leave today." Xiao Qinian had already found a shop, and they were thinking of opening it as soon as possible.
“Yes, my dear in-law, we’ve been bothering you for several days now. We should leave and go check on my shop.” Grandma Lin shared the same thought.
They wanted to establish themselves in the capital as soon as possible. Although no one would say anything if they lived in the Xiao residence, it wasn't their own home, and they felt a little embarrassed to stay there indefinitely.
"It's only been a few days, why don't you stay at home a little longer?" Old Mrs. Xiao was still a little reluctant.
"No, Mother-in-law, let's open the shop first and come over after everything is settled."
"Alright, if my dear in-laws need any help, just let me know. We're all family, so don't be shy." Old Mrs. Xiao didn't try to persuade her to stay any longer.
Watching Xiao Xiaogu's family and Lin's maternal grandmother's family leave the Xiao residence, Xiao Dagu felt a little envious, but there was nothing they could do but stay at their maternal home and be supported by them.
At this moment, Aunt Xiao became even more determined to leave the capital, because at least when she returned, her husband could continue teaching at the school.
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Grandma Lin's shop opened quickly, and sure enough, as expected of the capital city, the locals didn't care about spending a few copper coins to buy liangpi (cold skin noodles). In addition, everyone was very interested in this new food, and business was good from the very beginning.
The Lin family members were also extremely busy.
Xiao Xiaogu's business is not doing so well, mainly because there are several tofu shops in the capital. However, this is not a problem. After a while, once Xiao Dabo opens his hot pot restaurant, the two families can continue to cooperate and achieve a win-win situation.
On Xiao Siyuan's side, the Xiao family also chose an auspicious day and went to visit the Xi family together. Both families were very satisfied, and the marriage was considered settled. Now, only the six formal gifts were needed.
Xiao Siyue's Courtyard
"Xiaoyu, how's the renovation of the shop going?" Because it was in the capital, the shop was different from the previous study. Xiao Siyue transformed it into something like a modern book cafe.
Because the shop was large, Xiao Siyue also set up private rooms on the third floor, specifically for people of high status.
"Miss, the shop renovation is almost complete. It will be finished in about ten more days." Liu Xiaoyu personally oversees the shop every day and knows the situation very well.
"That's good. Then we can send someone back to Xiaojia Village to transport the books over now." It would take more than ten days to go back and forth to Xiaojia Village, which is still too far.
However, she only has two paper mills now, one in Qianyuan County being even further away. It seems she needs to plan to build another mill in the capital.
However, for now, transportation can only be made from Xiaojia Village.
But who should we contact for transportation? With more and more shops opening up in the future, we'll probably need to build a transportation team.
Xiao Siyue's mind raced. Her cousin Le'an from her aunt's family worked for a security escort agency and should know a lot about this. She wondered if he would be willing.
Xiao Siyue planned to ask. If they weren't willing, she would look for someone else.
Xiao Siyue acted on her idea immediately and went directly to Su Le'an.
“Auntie,” Xiao Siyue said as she arrived at the guest house where her aunt’s family was staying.
"Why is Yue'er here?"
"Aunt, what's wrong?" Xiao Siyue asked, puzzled, seeing her aunt's worried face. She thought there shouldn't be anything bothering her, and Su Tian had improved after his treatment.
"It's alright, Auntie is fine," Aunt Xiao quickly waved her hand.
“Aunt, if there’s anything you need to say, just tell us. We’re all family, there’s nothing we can’t talk about,” Xiao Siyue continued to press.
"Oh, Yue'er, it's like this. I was thinking that after Xiao Tian's illness is cured, we'll go back to Peach Blossom Town, but I don't know how to tell your grandma. I'm really worried about it," Aunt Xiao said helplessly.
"Go back? Aunt, why do you want to go back? Isn't it good here?" Xiao Siyue didn't expect that her aunt would actually want to go back.
"The capital is great, but I've also realized lately that although it's great, it's not a good place for us to stay."
“We don’t know how to do business, nor do we have the ability. We can’t stay at our parents’ house forever. Even if I don’t mind, your uncle will.” Aunt Xiao lowered her voice as she said this.
Xiao Siyue understood, but she could also understand. It was fine for her uncle to stay at their house occasionally, just like accompanying her aunt back to her parents' home. But it wouldn't be good if he stayed for too long. He wasn't a son-in-law who had married into the family, and it would be awkward for him to stay at his wife's parents' home all the time.
"Aunt, don't worry. We've already thought of this. My father said he's looking for a job for Uncle." It's true, although the status of a scholar in the capital is indeed quite low.
It is indeed difficult to become a tutor for the children of officials, but there are also ordinary families in the capital. With Su Zhiming's knowledge, teaching children from ordinary families is no problem at all, and he can also educate the children of wealthy families.
"Yue'er, are you telling the truth?" Aunt Xiao was overjoyed.
"Of course it's true, you can ask my dad."
"That's great!"
"Don't worry, Aunt. We brought you to the capital, how could we let you leave like this?"
"Auntie, I came here today to see my cousin Le'an. Is he here?" Xiao Siyue asked after seeing that her aunt was happy.
“Your cousin is here, I’ll call him out.” Aunt Xiao got up and left the hall.
A short while later, Su Le'an and his wife arrived.
"Yue'er, is there something you need from me?"
"Cousin, it's like this, I wanted to ask you what your plans are for the future?"
"Well, when my master found out I was in the capital, he introduced me to his friend who works at a security escort agency in the capital. I'm wondering if he can bring me in as well."
Su Le'an has come to the capital but hasn't visited yet. He was planning to go in the next few days, but he wasn't sure if he would be able to get in, because his master's friend didn't have much power.
"Cousin, have you ever thought about starting your own security escort agency?" Xiao Siyue asked after listening to the conversation.
"Hmm? I'll set one up myself." Su Le'an was very excited when he heard Xiao Siyue's words, but he lacked confidence.
"Yue'er, I want to too, but I don't have the ability right now. Let's talk about it in a few years."
“Cousin, the reason I came to see you today is to ask if you would like to help me. As you know, I have opened a bookstore, but these books need to be transported from Xiaojia Village. I am a little worried about other people, so I wanted to ask if you could lead the team.”