The third uncle and the third aunt bought a shop on the main street of Zhoucheng. In addition to selling tofu, they also did breakfast business.
Xiaoru's cloth shop is not far from their breakfast shop. You can see it as soon as you look up. If something happens, you might as well have someone to take care of you.
The third uncle's shop has been opened. The location of this store is not bad. Although the third uncle does not agree with Tang Ning's suggestion of a big opening bonus, buy two pounds and get one pound free, when he saw the profit on the first day
, decided on the spot to extend the opening ceremony for another two days.
Tang Ning walked over, and her third uncle was talking to the butcher in the shop next door.
Next door to their shop was a butcher's shop. The butcher's surname was Zheng. One night, when Butcher Zheng was closing the stall, he gave him two taels of leftover pig head meat. The third uncle gave him two pieces of unsold tofu in return.
, after that, the two became familiar with each other.
When the third uncle saw him, he waved his hand and said, "Xiao Ning, Lao Zheng just gave me three taels of pork belly. Remember to come over for dumplings in the evening."
Tang Ning waved her hand, indicating that she understood.
This place is very close to the alley where he woke up. When Tangning came over, she bought a few buns and distributed them to the beggars in the alley.
The cannibal has a soft mouth and the taker has short hands. Beggars also have self-respect.
The beggar leader looked at Tang Ning and said apologetically: "Sir, I'm so sorry. We have searched all over Lingzhou City these days, including a few outside the city."
I’ve searched in ruined temples, but I haven’t found the person you’re looking for.”
"Forget it if you can't find it." Tangning waved her hand and said, "I have another thing to ask you."
"Master, please tell me..."
Tangning pointed to the shop not far away and said, "I want you to help me keep an eye on that shop. If anything happens, immediately go to the place I told you last time to find me. If you have nothing to do on weekdays, please help me."
Take care of it."
The beggar patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, sir, we will always watch and prevent anyone from causing trouble there!"
The base camp of these beggars is here. Once something happens, they can react faster than themselves and the government officials.
Tangning took out a few pieces of broken silver from her arms, handed it to him, and said, "Take this money and buy some food for the brothers."
"Thank you, sir!" The beggar was not polite. After taking the money, he pointed to the shop not far away, turned to look at the beggars, and said, "Open your eyes and watch carefully..."
Tangning handed the matter to the beggars and walked out of the alley.
An old beggar was leaning against the corner of the alley, shouting casually.
"The only secret book is worth thirty taels of silver each, twelve or three copies!"
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There were no new wounds on the old beggar's face. He probably hadn't defrauded children recently. Judging from the price he offered, his target of deception had changed from children to adults.
When Tang Ning passed by, she asked casually: "Are there any Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms?"
The old beggar was startled, then shook his head.
"Where's the thirty-sixth way of beating a dog with a stick?"
The old beggar thought for a moment and continued to shake his head.
If you don't even know the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms and Dog Beating Stick Techniques, why are you pretending to be a beggar and selling martial arts secrets?
The so-called secret books he sold to him last time are still cushioned on the corner of the table in his room. However, this time, the few books in front of him don't look so shabby, and the packaging is quite exquisite.
It's something a sloppy old beggar can come up with.
Tang Ning picked up a book curiously, turned a page, and immediately blushed.
The old beggar looked at him with a mysterious smile on his face and asked, "How about it? Is it worth three taels of silver?"
In an era when there was no Internet and no romantic movies from island countries, the color pages of erotic pictures were definitely a unique collection. Not to mention three taels of silver, thirty taels was a conscientious price.
The old beggar may not be a serious beggar, but he is a conscientious businessman. It is strange that he has such a precious thing, but he is reduced to begging on the street. No matter what he thinks, he should not...
"Brother Xiao Ning..."
At the door of the shop not far away, Su Ru was already waving to him. Tangning hurriedly put down the "secret book" in her hand, glanced at the old beggar, and walked towards the shop.
After Tang Ning left, the old beggar shook his head and said with some regret: "Tsk, tsk, you don't know what to buy, this is the treasure of the palace..."
When Tang Ning walked over, Su Ru glanced in the direction of the alley and asked doubtfully, "Brother Xiao Ning, what are you doing there?"
"I bought a few buns and gave them to the beggars." Tangning smiled and asked, "How is the shop?"
A smile appeared on Su Ru's face and she said: "The first batch of goods has arrived, and Sister Zhong and Miss Tang are looking inside."
The goods in the shop mainly include various fancy fabrics and embroidery, and they also sell small items such as women's purses and round fans.
These are all collected from villages outside the city. Most of the women from ordinary families are skilled in women's knitting. The things they weave by hand have fine stitches and high quality, and are very popular with customers in the city.
Tang Ning asked her third uncle to choose a few smart little girls from Sujiacun to take care of the shop and greet customers on weekdays.
The store has not officially opened today, so there are naturally no customers. There are only two people in the store, Tang Yaoyao and Zhong Yi.
"I think this shelf should be placed on the other side." Tang Yaoyao and Zhong Yi were discussing the layout of the store.
The Tang family is engaged in business, and their business is very large. Not only are the Tang family's shops scattered throughout Lingzhou City, but the Tang rich man's hand has even reached out to the capital and other places.
As the daughter of a rich man, Tang Yaojing is not very good at arithmetic, but she has a lot of ideas about doing business and can give Xiaoru some constructive suggestions.
While she was speaking, she looked at Zhong Yi, then at Su Ru, and finally at Tang Ning. The expression on her face was not very understandable to Tang Ning.
Zhong Yi looked at the door and said, "We have guests."
Although the store has not officially opened yet, the goods are already on the shelves, so when customers come in, they will not be turned away.
Su Ru looked at the figure walking in and asked: "Sir, what do you want to see?"
Tangning looked at the figure walking into the store and asked in surprise, "Why is it you?"
Tang Yaoyao looked at the handsome young master with a trace of doubt on his face. He quickly remembered something and looked at the handsome young master's chest with a trace of doubt in his eyes.
Master Xiao Li looked at Tang Ning and said with a smile, "What a coincidence, we can meet Tang Jieyuan here."
Mrs. Xiao Li is very good at disguising herself as a man. If Tang Ning hadn't happened to see her incomplete disguise that day, she might not have recognized her right away today.
Su Ru looked at them and said in surprise: "Brother Xiao Ning knows this young master?"
Tangning nodded, looked at Mr. Li, and said, "Mr. Li, we meet again."
Su Ru poured two cups of tea, placed them at the table outside, and then walked in again.
Tang Yaoyao looked at Mr. Li with a slightly wary look, pulled Zhong Yi and Su Ru into the inner room, and whispered something in their ears.
The expressions on the two people's faces soon turned to surprise.
At the table, Tang Ning took a sip of tea, looked at Mr. Li, and asked, "Your envoy, aren't you going to the capital yet?"
"You can just arrive in Beijing before the end of the year. There is no rush." Master Xiao Li looked at him and said: "Besides, Lingzhou has beautiful scenery and outstanding people. We also want to stay here longer to see the local customs and customs of Lingzhou.
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Tang Ning always felt that the other party's purpose was not that simple, and he didn't believe that meeting her here today was a coincidence. Last night, he felt that something was wrong with Mr. Li, as if he had some agenda. Now this feeling is even worse.
Intense.
But what does she want for herself? He wants money but no money, no power, no power. The only thing he can offer is..., she can't be the one who wants for herself, right?
Tangning glanced at her suspiciously, nodded and said, "Then just give her a little more time..."
"It's a pity that we are in Lingzhou and are not familiar with the place. The only person we know is Tang Jieyuan..." Master Xiao Li looked at him, changed his voice and said, "These days, I may have to disturb Tang Jieyuan more."
Tang Ning waved her hand and said, "Sir, Mr. Li, you are joking. If anything happens, the post house and the government will arrange everything for you. If you need me..."
"That's right." Master Xiao Li nodded and said, "Tang Jieyuan has to prepare for the provincial examination, so we don't want to disturb him."
Although she said so, Tang Ning never let go of the mention.
Especially when he saw the smile on her face, he vaguely felt that trouble was coming.
