Becoming the Villain's Discarded Wife
Chapter 226

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"So it’s like that? That name really is quite apt then." The young girl nodded her head and after confirming once again that Nanzhi’s leg was fine, she led them in the direction of Baiweizhai.

"What exactly are you planning to do today?"

"We’re going to do business."

Lin Yicheng and Lin Ercheng exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of bewilderment in each other’s eyes.

"Business? What kind of business?"

"You’ll know when we get there." Nanzhi did not elaborate further and closed her mouth after leaving them in suspense.

Baiweizhai was surprisingly close to the city master’s residence, and the three-story building located in the middle of the street looked exceptionally tall compared to the surrounding shops.

Seeing Shen Miaomiao stop here, both Lin brothers were a bit stunned.

After taking a moment to process the situation, they assumed that their sister wanted to sell spices here, since she had mentioned this plan to them before.

Looking at the scene inside Baiweizhai, Lin Yicheng hesitated a little, before whispering: "Fat girl, I think this business you’re planning might not be suitable to conduct here."

"Why?" Nanzhi was startled, she turned her head to look at Lin Yicheng, a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

Could it be that there were some negative rumors about Baiweizhai?

"If you look at Baiweizhai, it might seem fine from the outside, but there isn’t a single customer inside. There’s even a thin layer of dust on the tables and chairs in the main hall. We’ve been here for quite a while, yet we have seen no waitstaff come to greet us. It’s clear that it’s on the brink of collapse. How could it possibly afford to buy your spices?"

He had heard that the price of those spices was as high as 800 wen. Considering the current state of this restaurant, how could they possibly afford it?

"This young man has a keen eye, I indeed do not plan to continue running this place." A lean man in his mid-forties walked out cheerfully.

The owner of the restaurant had heard everything Lin Yicheng was saying, which made him feel a bit awkward, and a blush started appearing on his wheat-colored face.

The manager thought that someone came to buy something, but the appearance of four people in front of him made him hesitate.

Especially when he saw Nanzhi, he paused a bit.

Why was the young girl sitting in such a strange chair?

"Are you the manager?"

Despite feeling a bit uncomfortable due to his gaze, Nanzhi didn’t say much, only asking about his identity.

"I am Lei Zhong, the manager of Baiweizhai."

Lei Zhong nodded his head with a smile.

"Are you here to buy the shop?"

"Yes, but I wonder if the manager could lead us on a tour first?"

"Of course, that’s no problem. But..." Lei Zhong answered but then looked at Nanzhi, seeming a bit worried about whether this lady could walk around and follow them.

After all, from the looks of it, this young lady seemed to have certain problems with her legs, otherwise she wouldn’t be sitting on this peculiar chair.

"You don’t have to worry about that, I can follow."

"Alright then, let’s head to the backyard first." Lei Zhong nodded. Since they assured him that it was okay, it was not his place to ask more questions.

Lin Ercheng was pushing Nanzhi behind the manager. The sound of wheels on stone slabs surprised Lei Zhong, who turned around and saw Nanzhi’s chair moving - something he had never seen before.

Although intrigued, Lei Zhong had lived for over forty years and knew better than to incessantly question someone, so he simply shifted his gaze and continued to lead them around the restaurant.

The location of Baiweizhai is excellent - it covers a large area and its decorations are also extremely refined. Even though Nanzhi only saw the first floor, she was already extremely satisfied.

At the same time, she was also a bit worried. After all, a restaurant with such a good location and conditions would certainly not be sold at a low price.

Recalling that she only had over twenty taels of silver in hand, Nanzhi’s heart could not help but tremble.

"You’ve seen the first floor, do you have any questions?"

Shen Miaomiao had been fully satisfied throughout the tour and out of curiosity, she opened her mouth to ask.

"Manager Lei, why do you want to sell Baiweizhai?"

Asked by the little girl, Lei Zhong looked a bit distressed but sighed lightly and shook his head.

"I didn’t want to, but my mother at home is seriously ill. And ever since Zuitingxuan got those ingenious ideas from Miss Su, my Baiweizhai hasn’t been doing well."

Perhaps speaking of his distress, a hint of melancholy flashed across Lei Zhong’s face.

"When I came to Yan City alone to make a living years ago, I barely managed to establish a foothold here. Baiweizhai is the fruit of my half lifetime labor, yet now, I have no choice but to sell it..."

"Is this also related to that Miss Su?"

Nanzhi was puzzled.

"Originally, Baiweizhai could barely hold its own central position among Zuitingxuan and Hongfu Building due to its good location. But ever since Miss Su arrived in Yan City, the business at Zuitingxuan has been booming. In just two years, it has become the most popular restaurant in Yan City. I can’t help but admit that I’m not as good as her, as I was unable to match a lifetime of experience to her talent."

Lei Zhong shook his head. He also tried to approach Miss Su before, but Zuitingxuan had already signed a contract with her. So the latecomers like him naturally couldn’t do anything about it.

Hongfu Building could still maintain its footing due to the power of its owner, but when it came to his own restaurant, who could have his back?

This year his mother’s health was deteriorating and she was always talking about wanting to return to the hometown and be buried together with his father. Since that was the case, it was better to sell Baiweizhai and take the family property back to his hometown.

The atmosphere suddenly turned quiet, with Lei Zhong being the first one to break the silence.

"Since you’have seen the first floor and the kitchen, I’ll take you to have a look at the second floor. The first floor is usually for casual customers while the second floor has private rooms. This way please."

"Thank you, Manager Lei."

"You’re welcome. It’s my duty anyway."

The second floor of Baiweizhai is slightly smaller than the first, but the decorations are more exquisite. Seeing the hallway of the second floor, Nanzhi could not help but marvel.

Manager Lei is indeed a talented person, it’s a pity if Baiweizhai is sold this way.

"If you are really interested in buying, I can leave all the furniture and decorations in Baiweizhai for you. If you buy it, all you need is a little tidying up and you can start your business right away, saving a lot of trouble."

Hearing about his proposal, Nanzhi felt slightly worried. Though convenient, the price would naturally be higher.

"I wonder how much Manager Lei intends to sell for?"

Seemingly not expecting Nanzhi to ask the price directly, Lei Zhong examined her for a while.

The young lady is indeed quite attractive, but the clothes on her are not made from the best quality fabric. The two men accompanying her didn’t look like servants, and the girl standing by should be the daughter from an ordinary family too.

Could it be one of the rich families from the city intending to purchase some private properties?

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