Chapter 9: Chapter 108: The Great Matter is Settled (Please Collect)

Chapter 108: The Major Matters are Settled (Seeking Collections)

The group finally returned to the dining hall and began their meal. Over the years, the few of them had developed an unwritten rule: whenever they gathered together, they had to eat together, and during meals, they would discuss specific matters regarding Yuemanlou. None of them were people who strictly adhered to etiquette, so naturally, they did not follow the rule of not speaking while eating.

"Xi'er, the house has been settled."

Fusheng suddenly spoke up.

"Oh? That fast? Wasn't it said that the owner wasn't in the capital? How did they return so quickly?"

"It was quite a coincidence. The owner of the house we took an interest in indeed wasn't around, but another shop not far from next door happened to be up for transfer. As soon as we received the news, we bought it directly. Moreover, the price was a bit lower than we had anticipated."

"That's wonderful. Next, we need to prepare for the renovation and the grand opening. Also, notify Luohua City to increase the cultivation of orchid mushrooms and other types of fungi so they can supply us. Additionally, the fruits and vegetables must also keep up in a timely manner. No matter what, we must ensure a stable source of goods in the early stages."

Fusheng nodded. "Rest assured, Xi'er. I have already notified the manager over there; there won't be any problems."

Rumeng lowered her head, thought for a moment, and then spoke up, "Xi'er, regarding the opening of our Yuemanlou, should we invite the nobles here?"

One had to know that whenever their other Yuemanlou branches opened, they would generally invite prominent local figures to attend. On one hand, this was good for sales, and on the other, it ensured that Yuemanlou would not face too much rejection or interference in the future. The world had always been this way; as newcomers, they naturally needed to pay respects to the local powers.

Yunxi paused for a moment. "There are too many nobles in the capital; I'm afraid they might be difficult to invite. Besides, we don't know these people in the capital. I'm afraid they are too high-and-mighty to take notice of a newly opened shop like ours. Although Yuemanlou has gained some small measure of fame over the years, making connections with these powerful and wealthy individuals will likely be quite difficult. Let's do this: let's keep business to business and invite people from the commercial sector instead; such people are easier to invite. As for the future, we can only take it one step at a time."

Yunxi knew that the capital was a complex place; when she had decided to come to the capital, she had already considered such issues. In this world, even in modern times, where could one find pure commerce? Isn't every business reliant upon political power? Even with Yuemanlou, they had made many connections with high-ranking officials and nobles over the years, and only they knew the price they had paid for it.

Fortunately, back in Lin'an City, Fengyixuan had already helped her establish a foothold, so the road ahead would be relatively smooth. After all, the City Lord of Lin'an, Wang Shixun, had provided a great deal of help—though, of course, benefits were unavoidable.

Now that they had arrived in the capital, although Wang Shixun had also provided some assistance, his help was ultimately limited, so everything would have to rely on themselves. Fortunately, Yuemanlou was not a brand-new shop; the popularity accumulated over the years could allow them to carve out a self-sufficient space in the capital, but how long they could stand in this place would depend on them.

Fusheng nodded, agreeing with Yunxi's reasoning. After all, the nobles of the capital had always been high-and-mighty; it was impossible for them to even cast an eye toward small merchants like them, and even if they went to invite them, it would likely be too late. However, through their accumulation over the years, they had come to know quite a few people, even if none were from the great aristocratic families.