noffsinger Chapter 209: Grain Shop Opening
Chapter 209: Grain Shop Opening
Gu Ji was also helpless.
He could only say to Captain Chen, "Sir, we are planning to open a shop in the county to sell grain. Please rest assured. My family is old acquaintances of General Zhenwei and General Xu. My brother's grandfather is an aide to the prince. We will never do anything that will harm the county."
"Yes, sir. If you don't believe it, you can send someone to ask. We can wait for you to find out clearly before entering the city." Gu Xiang also said.
Captain Chen was so angry when he heard this that he thought to himself, why didn't you tell me earlier that there was a connection with the county?
Although I couldn't verify it immediately, I could report these names directly without being blocked at the door and being labeled a spy.
"I will report it truthfully. There is no problem with your goods and you can enter the city." Captain Chen said with a grim expression.
Gu Ji got permission, approached Captain Chen, and whispered: "Don't worry, sir, everything I said is true. You should check who is inciting the people now."
After that, he raised his voice and clasped his fists to the people, saying, "We in Taohua Valley, Daohuaxiang, will open in the evening. We will mainly sell grains, rice and flour. We are located at the intersection of East Market. We cordially invite all villagers to patronize us."
The opening time was also discussed in advance by the Gu family. Because there was a prayer meeting tomorrow, in order to avoid conflicts, they chose to open the store in the afternoon.
"Dear fellow villagers, please come and patronize us." The other boys followed their elder brother and shouted to the crowd. Then they all mounted their horses and the convoy lined up in an orderly manner to enter the city.
The people on both sides and the soldiers guarding the city cast envious glances at the Gu family.
These young masters were all dressed in luxurious clothes, had ruddy complexions, and had extraordinary temperaments.
In this day and age, they can still raise their children so well, which is enough to show that they have a deep foundation, can protect their people, and let their descendants feel at ease. Moreover, they have no shortage of food and oil, so that their descendants can live in peace.
The soldiers looked at the horses under them with envy. It was so luxurious that even the horses were raised so fat and strong. Compared with them, the military horses were also turned into ashes in seconds.
They naturally didn't know that each of the horses ridden by the Gu family, though ordinary in appearance, were actually rare and precious horses on the prairie.
As the saying goes, there are many good horses, but there are few good horse trainers.
Some people entered the city and stopped doing their own things. They followed the caravan, making the entire caravan look even more majestic.
Before they entered the city, the news about the caravan and the food had spread to the streets. By the time Gu Dajiang and his companions met the eldest brother, three versions of the news had already spread.
There were too many people, and to avoid a stampede, Gu Fu suggested that everyone stop going to the city gate and go back to the store to wait for people.
Although Gu Dajiang came back following his niece's advice, he was still worried about the boys who were going out alone for the first time, and he had been lingering at the door looking around many times.
"Oh, boss, please stop turning around. It makes me dizzy." After Gu Dajiang couldn't help but turn around again, Miao finally couldn't help but speak, not even calling Wen Zouzou's husband. It can be seen that she was also anxious.
"Uncle, aunt, you have to have faith in your brothers. Look, they're here." As soon as Gu Fu finished speaking, he saw Gu Ji at the other end of the road, leading the convoy and the crowd, slowly coming.
"Here they come!" Gu Dajiang shouted happily. Before he finished speaking, people had already come out to welcome them.
Miao, Gu Fu and Song Renjing were one step behind and hurriedly followed him out.
The two groups have reunited. Gu Ji and his companions greeted their second uncle and second aunt. The caravan robots and intelligent housekeepers have already started moving food into the store.
Among the people who followed, some were anxious and asked, "Young Master, can we go in and buy food now?"
"Yes, young master, let's go in and buy it now!"
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Gu Ji looked at his second uncle, and let his second uncle make the decision.
Seeing that everyone was so eager to buy food, Gu Dajiang waved his hand and signaled everyone to be quiet. "Okay, but everyone should line up first, and then go in in an orderly manner to buy food. This will also give our guys some time to open the food. Otherwise, if the rice jars are empty, it will waste everyone's time. Don't worry, there is enough food for everyone."
Upon hearing this, everyone started lining up again.
Gu Dajiang ordered the robots to speed up their actions, filling up the food display racks first, and then opening a few bags.
Two more people were arranged to do the accounting and collect money, and two were arranged to hang up the signboard.
After the sign was hung, Gu Dajiang stood at the door and said, "Thank you all for coming. It's an auspicious day with so many customers. I declare that our Taohua Valley - Daohuaxiang Grain Store is now officially open for business. Now, my second son Gu Dajiang and my eldest grandson Gu Ji will jointly unveil the sign of our grain store."
Upon hearing this, Gu Ji stepped forward and stood on either side of the plaque with his second uncle, each pulling a corner of the red cloth. The uncle and nephew pulled together, and the signboard carefully made by Gu Dahe appeared in front of everyone.
Everyone was stunned by the beautiful sign for a moment, until they heard Gu Dajiang shouting, "Everyone can line up to buy food now."
Everyone finally came to their senses, and started clapping, inspired by someone.
Next, everyone entered the store one by one, and saw that the rice in the store was not only of good quality, but also of various types. A bushel of rice cost only fifty or so coins, which was much cheaper than in the peaceful years.
There is no limit on the quantity you can buy. If you want to buy more, the waiter will just remind you: "Sir, don't buy more. We will supply it every day from now on."
Of course, the people did not dare to believe such words and just kept buying, buying and buying.
After seeing off this wave of people, more came after hearing the news. Everyone was busy until about ten o'clock modern time, when they were able to close the store and go back.
Gu Fu, Gu An and Gu Le had already fallen asleep in the arms of their brothers and mothers. Gu Ru, Gu Yi and Shu Huan were also yawning.
"You boys, you've worked hard today. Wash up and rest early, because you have to get up early tomorrow to help your sister sell cakes. Rest assured, I will report to grandpa and the others that you are safe." Gu Dajiang instructed the boys.
The boys were really sleepy, so they nodded and said, "Thank you, Uncle/Dad."
After seeing Gu Dajiang and the others off, they went back to their rooms to rest, and the robots were responsible for closing the doors.
There was no conversation that night. Although everyone was tired yesterday, all members of the Gu family were now practicing martial arts, and a high-quality sleep made them all full of energy.
And they all remembered to help their sister sell cakes, so they all got up early. After washing and cleaning, they had breakfast, opened the door of the shop and waited for their sister to come.
It was still early and the darkness of the long night had not yet faded, so the boys began to practice martial arts in the yard.
Gu Fu was also worried about selling the snacks in his space, so he woke up early and washed and dressed himself.
At this time, Gu Dajiang and Miao also woke up. After washing up, they took Gu Fu downstairs, only to find that Song Renjing was already waiting in the lobby downstairs.