Chapter 286 Enthusiastic landlord
Ma Ruyue didn't expect that the person who came to visit her in Beijing was her landlord Mrs. Shi.
Yes, the house has to be rented every time, but the second uncle Jiang Zhiyuan rented the house. He completely forgot when to pay the rent, and he relied on people to come to urge him.
"When I came up, I heard Uncle Xiong say that the lady is coming." Mrs. Shi was about forty years old, with a gentle face, and looked like a lucky person: "I am lucky to meet today, and the lady has worked hard all the way."
"Madam Shi, please sit down." Ma Ruyue cursed Jiang Zhiyuan in her heart, sometimes she was really idiotic: "My father-in-law is busy with work and has not had time to send rent to his wife. I'll give it to you here."
Six taels of silver a month is still very painful to count. Ma Ruyue thought she had to buy her own yard.
"Mrs. I came here this time, just wanting to meet my wife, and I never thought about collecting rent." Mrs. Shi said with a smile: "In our place, there are not many officials who work as a family, so I have to come and visit me no matter how hard it is."
That's it, but the rent still has to be paid.
Ma Ruyue gave it to her for two months, saving Mrs. Shi from running away.
"Look, I'm sorry to ask for money as soon as I come." Mrs. Shi said with a blushing face: "This is really not my intention."
"Mrs. Don't mind, it's natural to pay the rent for rent in your yard." Ma Ruyue saw that the guest had sat down and the tea had not yet come up. Well, the young lady Jiang Liyuan made a move again. It seems that she had to pour water by herself.
Otherwise, when guests arrive at the house, they will lose their identity even if they don’t have any tea or water. They feel that they don’t have any tutors at home.
Just as he was thinking, Jiang Liyuan brought the tea to him.
Fortunately, she still knows the right amount without a girl.
"This is my sister-in-law. Everything has not been arranged to be done when she first arrived in the capital." Ma Ruyue saw that Mrs. Shi looked at Jiang Liyuan and knew that she had misunderstood and quickly explained.
"I'm sorry, Miss." Seeing this, Mrs. Shi wiped off a bracelet on her hand and was about to put it on Jiang Liyuan's hand: "I have nothing to give to you when I first meet, so I hope the lady will not dislike her."
What the hell is this? She actually gave Jiang Liyuan a gift.
Well, people in Beijing seem to be good at being such a good person.
Ma Ruyue was shining with lightning, thinking that she would have to put some jewelry on her body at any time when she went out, and maybe she would have to spend money too.
Then I thought, I was so poor, so I was so generous.
"Thank you, Mrs. Shi." Jiang Liyuan quickly pushed: "The gift is too expensive. The master has accepted his wishes. I hope the bracelet will be taken back."
"Madam." Mrs. Shi looked at Ma Ruyue: "Miss, I'm so polite. This is really valuable. It's just my intention. To be honest, I've been more than you. I won't mind being your elders, right? The elders can't refuse. Madam, please let the eldest lady accept it."
What kind of rhythm is this? I really just come to meet them. To be honest, a bracelet may be worth the rent for one year.
It's really a very expensive thing. Will Jiang Liyuan accept it? Ma Ruyue feels like accepting bribes.
But people insist on giving it to you, but wouldn’t it be shameless if they don’t accept it?
No matter what purpose you come to, please accept it.
It would be better to send back a more expensive gift after that.
Jiang Liyuan blushed and thanked.
In fact, she didn't want to deal with Mrs. Shi at heart, so she heard from Dad Xiong that this was a merchant.
Ma Ruyue took the opportunity to inquire about the business in the capital.
"Our Shi family runs the Yinlou in Beijing." Mrs. Shi said: "The ancestral craftsmanship and not much ability are so we just keep this bowl of rice."
In this era, families really pay attention to inheritance, which is the passing down from generation to generation. Centennial stores are common, unlike modern stores that open in three days and collapse in two days.
Mrs. Shi also kindly invited Ma Ruyue and Jiang Li to visit their silver building.
"There are three stores in Beijing. The closest store to us is on East Street. It takes less than half a quarter of an hour to take a carriage." Mrs. Shi said: "I don't know when my wife is free. I will pick you up and the young lady."
It is hard to refuse such enthusiasm. Ma Ruyue finally said the date three days later because she would go to Balizhuang to see the fields tomorrow.
At Bali Village, Ma Ruyue met Dad Xiong's wife and daughter-in-law.
He said he was his wife, but he was also at the level of an aunt outside of his fifties.
She took her two sisters-in-law to see the fields, and the food was still eaten at Dad Xiong's house.
"Madam, if you like it, I will take you to settle down." Dad Xiong seemed to have planned everything when he heard Ma Ruyue say that he would plant whatever he wanted, and this transaction was almost done.
When the An family members heard that Ma Ruyue was going to buy the land of 50 acres in total, they were relieved and agreed.
The An family is also in a dilemma and lives by selling their ancestral property.
There are 28 acres of land and 22 acres of land in total. Ma Ruyue feels very at ease when she holds the land deed.
Then all the fields were handed over to Dad Xiong's two sons to take care of.
As for her wife, Ma Ruyue wanted to invite her back to the mansion.
"Aunt Xiong can sign a three-year contract like you, or you can not." Ma Ruyue didn't think it would be risky if she didn't hold the contract without the contract.
This family is honest and well-known, so what are you afraid of?
What's more, my family is not that harsh person, and revenge will not exist at all.
Aunt Xiong happily packed up her bags and returned to Beijing with Ma Ruyue and the others.
"From the future, you will be your eldest lady, and all the chores in the family will be handled by Aunt Xiong." Fortunately, the family has a small population, so this old aunt can handle it alone.
Moreover, Ma Ruyue has also gained a big advantage.
Dad Xiong will definitely not stand by and let Aunt Xiong do things alone, and will take the initiative to help you clean the courtyard and other things.
This is the benefit of hiring a couple. Anyway, the job is theirs, so I will do it naturally if I feel sorry for my wife.
On the morning of the third day, Mrs. Shi came again. She came to pick Ma Ruyue and her party up to the Silver House.
Ma Ruyue was so painful. After buying the land, she was already short of money. What if she just went shopping or not?
Jiang Jingyuan was playing with Aunt Xiong at this moment. When she heard that she was not willing to go out, Ma Ruyue had to entrust her to Aunt Xiong, and she took Jiang Liyuan out.
I have a great interest in going out. Of course, it would be better if I didn’t just go shopping in the silver building.
For example, if you attend more parties and banquets, you can also become familiar with the capital circle.
Shishi Silver House, the four simple words are his signature background.
The century-old store is really low-key.
Chapter completed!