Dear Lingshi

Accustomed to drinking liquor and beer in his previous life, he couldn't adapt to this strange taste for a while. Even with the memory of the original owner as a foundation.

The room where Lu Yunsheng slept was on the second floor. Going downstairs were two open shops. On several shelves of moderate size were scattered miscellaneous first-grade pills and talismans, but the counter for storing magical instruments was empty.

Lu Yunsheng learned from his memory that the magic tools here had been secretly taken out by the original owner and exchanged for spirit stones, which were then squandered.

For a long time, the store was in continuous deficit and had no money to replenish stock.

At this time, Uncle Hu was busy cleaning and preparing to start the day's business.

Seeing Lu Yunsheng coming down with the wine gourd, Uncle Hu asked in surprise: "Master, you came down so early today, why don't you go upstairs and rest."

Looking at the old man in front of him, Lu Yunsheng said, "No, Uncle Hu, I'll come down and help you."

Uncle Hu was surprised and wondered when this little ancestor became so sensible.

Uncle Hu's name is Lu Hu. His real name is unknown. Lu Yunsheng only knew from the original owner's memory that Uncle Hu was a casual cultivator rescued by his father when he was young. Later, he stayed in the Lu family as a servant and took the surname Lu after a long time.

Time flies, and a whole sixty years have passed. During this period, Lu Hu has worked diligently and wholeheartedly for the Lu family.

Not long after Lu Yunsheng was born, both his parents passed away, so he was also raised by Uncle Hu, who treated him like his own son.

Father Lu was 70 years old when he had a son. The blood of cultivators is weak. The birth of Lu Yunsheng was a miracle. As he was the only child of the Lu family, Uncle Hu doted on him since he was a child. This also led to Lu Yunsheng's dandy character. He didn't know how to run a store at all, but only knew how to squander.

"Why aren't you drinking? You're not usually like this. Have you gotten into trouble again?"

Uncle Hu looked at Lu Yunsheng putting the gourd on the counter and walking towards him, and asked hurriedly.

"I didn't get into trouble. Seeing you working so hard, I thought..."

"It's good that you didn't get into trouble! Master, you should just sit there and take a rest."

Uncle Hu said helplessly.

Lu Yunsheng had no choice but to sit down on the armchair beside him.

Looking at the sparse goods on the shelves, Lu Yunsheng was filled with worry. This store was obviously not making enough money. Thinking about what the previous owner had done that day, it was not surprising.

“How can we bring this store back to life?”

Lu Yunsheng supported his head with one hand and thought hard that he was a gold medal salesman on Earth.

"Yes, there is a way!"

Lu Yunsheng had a flash of inspiration.

"Mr. Lu, you are in such a good mood so early in the morning!"

Just as Lu Yunsheng's thoughts emerged in his mind, an extremely discordant voice interrupted him.

Lu Yunsheng frowned and looked towards the door.

Well~ the guests haven’t arrived yet, but the debt collector has arrived first.

"White Jade Wine? Young Master Lu's life is really enjoyable. Why don't you pay me first to settle the bill?"

Looking at the wine gourd on the counter nearby, the visitor directly stated his purpose.

"Three distinguished guests! Hey! Isn't this Shopkeeper Cao? Please come in! Please come in!"

Uncle Hu also put down his work at this time, and welcomed the few people into the store with a smile on his face. Of course, he knew what these people were here for, but there was no other way, he had to be polite first.

"Sheng'er, go and pour tea for the distinguished guests!"

Uncle Hu sent Lu Yunsheng away and gave him a look.

"Please take a seat first. If you have anything to say, please talk to me. We can talk about everything."

Shopkeeper Cao was easy to talk to for Uncle Hu's sake. He nodded and motioned for the two people behind him to sit down first. Then he said, "Uncle Hu! Our Ruyi Hall and your Duobao Pavilion have been friends for dozens or even hundreds of years. We know you and the old shopkeeper very well. You never default on payments. But things are different now. Since the old shopkeeper and his wife passed away, Duobao Pavilion has been getting worse day by day. We are worried about this!"

While talking, Shopkeeper Cao glanced in the direction where Lu Yunsheng left from time to time, and his meaning was obvious.

"Hey~ You also know the situation. Can you give me a few more days for Uncle Hu's sake? I will come to your house and pay the full amount in person."

Uncle Hu had a sad look on his face, but also a bit of flattery.

"You know we've been here several times before. To be honest, this time our patriarch has issued a death order that we must get the payment back. Uncle Hu, this is also giving you face. Otherwise, we would have started moving the goods right after we came in."

The atmosphere suddenly became quiet. Uncle Hu was really at his wit's end. He was sure that he wouldn't be able to raise the payment for the goods today.

Manager Cao knew that Duobao Pavilion was unlikely to come up with that much money. He actually had another purpose.

"Uncle Tiger! Otherwise, let's do this."

After a long time, Shopkeeper Cao finally spoke first.

Looking at Uncle Hu, Manager Cao continued, "I'll give you two choices. One is to use the goods as collateral. We'll take back as much goods as you owe us. The other is to use the title deed of your Duobao Pavilion as collateral for a period of one year. This way you can have an extra amount of circulating funds. If you run your business well, you can pay it back in a few months. Then, Ruyi Hall will return the title deed to you. How do you think?"

"But you have to talk about the price. If I am satisfied, I can give you this Duobao Pavilion as collateral for a year."

Before Uncle Hu opened his mouth, Lu Yunsheng came out from behind holding a teapot and spoke first.

"No!"

"Young people are ignorant, Manager Cao must not take it seriously."

Uncle Hu was really overwhelmed at this moment.

"Here is the deed. All you have to do is give me a price that satisfies me, and I'll sign it."

Lu Yunsheng did not act rashly. He had already listened to everything Uncle Hu and Manager Cao said in the back hall. In addition to the idea in his mind, he really needed some start-up capital.

"Hehe! Master Lu is really a straightforward person. Your Duobao Pavilion now owes us Ruyi Hall 400 low-grade spirit stones. As for this land deed, it is priced at 2000 low-grade spirit stones. As long as you sign and pledge, you can get 1600 low-grade spirit stones for turnover after deducting the payment for the goods. What do you think? This price is not low."

Lu Yunsheng knew that this price was quite affordable.

"Okay, I agree."

"Shut up. Duobao Pavilion will never be mortgaged. If you want to move your things, just move them."

Uncle Hu yelled. This was the first time he was angry at Lu Yunsheng. He had spent most of his life in Duobao Pavilion, and this place had long been his home.

Lu Yunsheng saying these words in front of him at this time was like stabbing his heart with a knife.

"You two are making fun of us. What are you waiting for? Move now."

The first half of the sentence was said by Manager Cao to Lu Yunsheng and the other person, and the second half was said to the two followers behind him.

The two men came forward with a palm-sized storage bag and were about to take away all the few items on the counter.

Lu Yunsheng was in a state of distress at this moment, and with other people present, he couldn't tell Uncle Hu what he was thinking.