After walking for about two hours, the sky gradually darkened and we finally arrived at Fucheng. Guo'er excitedly opened the curtains and looked outside, only to see the ancient word "Huyang" above the tall city gate ahead.

Seeing that it was time to close the city gate, they did not dare to delay. They paid the carriage fare at the city gate and drove into the city.

After entering the city, we did not go directly to Zhang's Mansion, but asked the carriage to drive slowly on the street. First of all, we should familiarize ourselves with the surroundings for the first time. At this time, the lights were on, and the streets were still quite lively with people coming and going.

Soon she saw several shops with the Zhang family's logo along the street, and Guo'er understood that these were the property of the Zhang family. Guo'er discussed with her second uncle that since she didn't intend to trouble the Zhang family, she'd better go find them first.

Let's stay in an inn first.

Guo'er specifically pointed to an inn that was not owned by Zhang's family. Looking at the building outside, this inn was quite large and had a yard for parking carriages. The group went in and booked a few upper rooms and asked the waiter to bring them dinner.

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While eating, Yao Erzhu asked the waiter about the customs and customs of Fucheng.

The waiter has seen a lot of customers, and most of the merchants who come from out of town like to ask them about things in Fucheng. The waiter chats with them very familiarly. But when they just talk about something that everyone is interested in, the waiter scratches his head in embarrassment.

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"Look at me, I forget the time when I talk. I'm sorry, gentlemen, I have to go and get busy."

After saying that, he was about to leave. When Guo'er saw that he was acting like this, he understood and quietly poked Yao Erzhu with his finger. Yao Erzhu also came to his senses and took out a handful of copper coins from his arms and handed them to the young man.

The waiter happily thanked the reward without mentioning that he was going to work, and continued to show off his sharp tongue to several people.

Guo'er also asked him about the famous and aristocratic families in the city.

She did not mention the Zhang family. It was expected that the Zhang family was the first waiter to introduce them to them. Everyone became more and more aware of the status of the Zhang family in Fucheng.

Although the Zhang family is also engaged in business, there are several children of the Zhang family who work as officials outside. It is said that the one with the highest official position is an errand in the capital, and several of the Zhang family's businesses are related to the royal family. They are out-and-out royal merchants.

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The waiter stood nearby and talked while diligently pouring wine for Yao Erzhu and others. He kept talking until they had finished their meal, and then left with the reward in hand.

Yao Erzhu: "Tomorrow we will visit the Zhang family first. We are new here and we will definitely visit them. It would be rude of us if we wait for Master Peng to come to us on his own initiative."

Hearing this, Guo'er nodded and said, "I'll listen to my second uncle's arrangements."

When traveling to such a wealthy family with status, one must first come to the door and hand over a greeting card. Otherwise, if you go hastily, you may not even be able to get in.

Guo'er knew this kind of rules very well. She had already prepared a greeting card, and she also knew which street the Zhang family's residence was located on. Before they came, shopkeeper Zhang sent someone to write the Zhang family's address in Fucheng to

Sure enough, they just need to send someone over to deliver the greeting card.

Early the next morning, Yao Erzhu sent a coachman to deliver the greeting card. They waited in the inn first, but unexpectedly Zhang Zipeng came directly.

Zhang Zipeng rushed over immediately after receiving the news from the concierge. This moved Yao Erzhu and others very much. After everyone said hello, Zhang Zipeng looked straight at Bu Yan with eager eyes. As a result, his face heated up at his sight.

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Yao Erzhu greeted him to sit down and talk. Only then did Zhang Zipeng wake up and said to the two of them:

"Uncle Yao, Sister Guo'er, if I knew you could come here so soon, I would have gone with you. I just came back from Laiyang the day before yesterday. As soon as I came back, I received a letter from shopkeeper Zhang. It's a pity that you didn't.

The specific departure date was mentioned, so I reminded the servants at home that you should tell me immediately as soon as you arrive. No, I will know as soon as the servants send you the greeting card.

It's just an unfortunate coincidence that my father and the others have been away from home these past few days and have gone to a village in the countryside. But it doesn't matter, my grandfather will be here. I'll tell him when I get back and you can just go over there early tomorrow morning."

Guo'er looked at Zhang Zipeng who was a little out of breath. He couldn't have come running over, right? But he didn't ask, but said:

"We arrived yesterday afternoon. Would it be rude to visit again tomorrow?"

Zhang Zipeng said with a smile: "No, my grandfather has a good temper. I was in a hurry to go out just now and didn't have time to tell him. I think my grandfather has an appointment today as usual, so I will be the landlord today.

Let me show you around the city first, there are many interesting places in Fucheng."

After saying that, he looked at Yao Erzhu and others. Yao Erzhu naturally had nothing to say and readily agreed to Zhang Zipeng's arrangement.

Guo'er forced a smile: "Brother Zi Peng, there's no need to play. If you have time, why not take us around and take a look at the shop first."

When Yao Erzhu heard what his niece said, he also said: "Yes, Master Zipeng, business matters are important. Anyway, I have to go to work. Why not go to the shop and get familiar with the environment of this city."

Seeing how eager the two of them were, Zhang Zipeng smiled and agreed.

Zhang Zipeng really came over, so there was no carriage from his family at the door. Yao Erzhu called a long-term worker down and drove their carriage out from the backyard of the inn. The three of them got on the carriage, and Zhang Zipeng directed the coachman to set off.

They all raised the curtains along the way. Zhang Zipeng pointed to the street scene outside the window and introduced to them one by one which shops belonged to their Zhang family and which street was the most prosperous and lively.z.br

After walking around a few streets, Guo'er got to know the city a bit. As the central city in Huyang, it is indeed much larger than Laiyang City, but looking at the customs and customs on the streets, they are actually not much different from Laiyang City.

Therefore, their Laiyang City is also a good place.

The Zhang family's business is indeed flourishing in Fucheng. There are Zhang family shops on almost every street. The business includes restaurants, teahouses, bookstores, embroidery workshops and many other industries. Zhang Zipeng points out every place he goes.

They watched and even stopped to invite them in to visit.

After driving around all morning, the carriage stopped in front of a restaurant. Guoer got off the carriage and looked up. On the huge black sign with gold letters above the restaurant were the words "Juxiang House". It seemed that the Zhang family's restaurant was located there.

This sign is used everywhere.

After having lunch at Juxianglou and taking a short rest, a few people started walking around the street again. This time they went to see a few shops.

Sure enough, there are people in the city who are easy to work with. Zhang Zipeng has already sent people to find these shops. Both the location and the scale are in line with Guo'er's requirements. Guo'er was quite satisfied with it at first, but after asking more carefully, he found out that these shops

All the shops were under the Zhang family's name, and Guoer's face suddenly fell.

Zhang Zipeng noticed Guoer's displeasure and hurriedly explained:

"Sister Guo'er, you don't have to worry about whose name the shop is under. You are new here, so there will definitely be a lot of inconveniences in doing business. Our two families can definitely cooperate. In the future, whether you open a roast duck shop, an embroidery shop or other businesses,

We will never interfere here.

The most important thing is that the newly opened shop will be marked with the mark of our Zhang family. No one in this area will dare to come and harass you. It will save you a lot of trouble in the future. My family just opened a shop. From now on, the business here will still be by

You decide.

If it doesn’t work out, once the business is stable, if you pay some money, these shops can be transferred to your name, so that’s okay, right?”

Guo'er shook her head like a rattle. Although she had some thoughts of borrowing the Zhang family's influence before coming here, she still didn't want to have too close contact with them in business, let alone use the Zhang family's shop directly.

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Yao Erzhu didn't want the two families to be too involved, so he said politely:

"We appreciate Master Zi Peng's kindness, but we discussed it at home. We came to Fucheng this time just to buy two shops for business. If the shops we like are too expensive, we have also considered renting them first.

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In short, I just never thought about cooperation.

Seeing that his uncle and nephew were firm in attitude, Zhang Zipeng could no longer force himself, so he smiled good-naturedly and said:

"I made the decision on my own, so as you said, let's look at the shops first and see which one I want to sell to you. Don't worry, I can still make the decision on a few shops."

Guo'er and Yao Erzhu exchanged glances for a while. They had already discussed it when they came. They must buy the shop themselves. It would be great if the Zhang family is willing to help, as long as the other party does not suffer a loss in terms of price.

So the two of them thanked Zhang Zipeng again.

Back at the inn, the accountant Gao, along with Yuan Bao, Liu Qing, and the two coachmen, had also returned from outside. They were out shopping by themselves, and by the way, they found a dental shop to inquire about the market situation of buying a shop in the city.

The high accountant told the uncle and nephew what they had found out today. The shops in Fucheng were indeed a bit more expensive than theirs in Laiyang City, but not much more expensive. Moreover, they were not like the people from Yahang.

I said hello and wanted to see more before deciding.

Yao Erzhu: "That's good. We've just arrived. Don't rush to buy. Let's take a closer look and understand the market before making any decisions. By the way, Guo'er, let's go over the gifts we brought to Zhang's house tomorrow. Mr. Peng is very interested in us.

You’ve always been so considerate, so don’t be disrespectful when you visit us for the first time.”

Guo'er: "Second uncle, I've taken care of everything, don't worry."

When they came over this time, they thought that they had not seen any good things from the wealthy Zhang family, so after discussing for a few days, they decided to bring a few things unique to their family, such as preserved eggs, snow peanuts, braised peanuts, etc., which are specialties of Laiyang.

Wine making, as for the roast duck, the weather is getting hotter now, and if you make it at home and bring it over, it won’t be fresh, so I didn’t consider it.

In addition, I inquired with Shopkeeper Zhang about how many young men and young ladies there are in the Zhang family. Guoer also specially selected a few newly released educational toys, hoping that the children would like them when they see them.

After preparing the gifts, the uncle and nephew had dinner early the next morning. Guoer checked himself carefully. When going to a high-class family like the Zhang family, you should not be careless in dressing up. It does not mean that you have to dress up.

How valuable it is, at least it cannot be underestimated.

She chose a sky-blue dress with a moon-white silver embroidery on it, and put two simple buns on her head, paired with two strings of silk flowers with pearl tassels, and put them on her wrists.

The pair of pink hibiscus jade and no makeup on the face give the whole person a fresh and refined feeling.

Coming out of the room, Yao Erzhu changed into a sapphire-colored poplin dress. Looking at his niece's outfit, he couldn't help but praise her with joy. Not to mention, his niece looked so good-looking when she dressed up a little. As expected, she was praised by her second uncle.
Chapter completed!