The Little Lucky Girl

Ming Youyou asked, "Sir, can we build this 100-step road anywhere?"

Magistrate Tao nodded, "Yes, as long as it is the official road of our county."

They understood, so they started repairing the road from where they did business. They made the road cleaner and less dusty, and it would be more convenient for everyone to eat.

After Village Chief Guo finished speaking, he took his leave, and County Magistrate Tao kept the four of them to continue talking.

He took them to the study, spread out a large piece of paper, and casually drew a map of Yuqing County.

Then he marked the locations of several villages with a red pen and asked them, "Take a good look at them. Do you have any ideas?"

Ming Youyou saw it most directly, and immediately raised her hand and said, "I know that these villages are close to the official road. But sir, you missed a few. There is a small village between these two big villages, which is also very close to the official road."

Magistrate Tao patted her head and asked, "Then how do you know that I missed it?"

Zheng Huan suddenly understood something and said, "Sir, do you want these villages to do business on the official road?"

Magistrate Tao smiled and nodded, "That's right, let Xiaguan Village be a pilot first. If the effect is good, then let these villages also start the activity."

Therefore, there should be some distance between the buying and selling locations so that pedestrians can walk for a while and then come across a tea stall when they are tired and hungry.

Lu Tai also understood, "And you want these villages to be responsible for repairing the road? In this way, if we repair a hundred steps a month, this section of the official road will be connected in a few months."

Feng Xu also suddenly realized, "This will not only allow the villagers to make money, but also repair the official road. Your Excellency is really great. This matter can be done without the county government's manpower."

He asked with some doubt: "Sir, this idea of ​​yours didn't just come up with this, right? Why didn't I see you do this in Chang'an?"

Magistrate Tao stroked his beard and said with a smile: "There is no need to worry so much in Chang'an. Every few days, a few ignorant kids would get into a fight. We can just fine them and get the money for road repairs."

Zheng Huan and the others' faces turned red.

Ming Youyou felt that he should protect his own people. "Sir, they have all changed. By the way, our Jinxiufang should be making money now, so you don't have to worry about money all day long."

This time it was County Magistrate Tao's turn to feel uncomfortable.

It was true that they made money, a lot of it, but the man above was very excited because of the plan to enter the grassland.

Secret letters came one after another, arranging a bunch of things for him to do, but not mentioning money at all.

The biggest profiteer in the world is the one who wants the horse to run but doesn't give it grass to eat.

Seeing that they had finished talking about business, Mrs. Tao arranged for everyone to have dinner. Ming Youyou naturally took the herbal tea and lotus leaf chicken in front of County Magistrate Tao as if she were presenting a treasure, then turned around and gave them back to her to try.

The chicken would be fine, Mrs. Tao has been feeling a bit hot lately and her appetite isn't very good, but this herbal tea really suits her.

She thought of the ladies who had been coming to the store recently and also had a poor appetite, so she pondered:

"How about replacing the tea we serve to our customers with this herbal tea? It can quench your thirst, remove dryness and clear your mind. This can be considered a summer specialty of our store."

Ming Youyou's eyes lit up and she nodded repeatedly, "Okay, okay, if you don't mind spending money, just buy some ice to cool it down. They will come to the store just to drink this cool tea, and then they can go shopping at the same time."

Mrs. Tao smiled and tapped her forehead with her finger, "You little girl, you really know a lot about business."

Ming Youyou laughed and rolled his eyes, negotiating, "Then I'll ask a few other shops if they want this herbal tea, okay? Don't worry, they are all shops doing other businesses, and there is no conflict with us. The main thing is that it's quite troublesome for the village chief and his men to come to the county town, so it's not cost-effective to just send one bucket."

Of course there was no problem with Mrs. Tao, but Ming Youyou and the others had not thought of this beforehand, so they did not make any preparations at all.

So they had to shamelessly ask Mrs. Tao for a few bamboo tubes and scooped a lot of herbal tea from the big bucket of herbal tea they gave her.

The largest bamboo tube was naturally given to their rouge shop, and the second one was sent to Madam Xu's bookstore.

Madam Xu drank most of the bamboo tube in one breath, burped happily and said, "Send me a big bucket tomorrow. It's so hot, the young masters don't come here to read, and my eyes are really lonely."

Zheng Huanfengxu was very considerate and moved to the side, exposing Lu Tai so that Madam Xu could enjoy the view.

Madam Xu chuckled, then suddenly remembered something and her face darkened slightly.

She said, "I can pay double the price for this tea, but I have one condition."

"We have a good relationship, so you don't have to pay double," Ming Youyou waved her hand, "Tell me what your conditions are."

"It's just a bucket of tea. No need to save money for me. If I say double it, then double it."

Madam Xu glanced across the street and said, "As long as you promise not to send this tea to the restaurant across the street."

Several people understood instantly that the battle between the sisters was not over yet.

"Don't worry, we are all on your side. If you say we won't sell it, then we won't sell it. But how did the Second Lady offend you?" There were little flames of gossip in the eyes of several people.

Madam Xu smiled and changed the subject. She asked the waiter to stuff their mouths with cakes and then sent them out.

The four people felt a little regretful about the melon that they could see but not eat, but they didn't expect that as soon as they arrived at the mutton soup restaurant, oh, it’s changed its name, as soon as they arrived at the mutton soup steamed bun restaurant, Miss Zhang helped them open the melon.

If we were to say what Madam Xu cares about most, it is definitely not money, but...her husband.

If the Second Lady competed with her in income and business, she would not even bother to pay any attention to her.

But if she dares to show off by stepping on her husband, she will be touching Madam Xu's reverse scale, and she will have to learn some lessons from him.

Ming Youyou couldn't figure it out. "I always feel it's a little weird." She muttered softly.

Miss Zhang knew what she was thinking at a glance and said with a smile:

"Don't you think that Madam Xu's marriage was not chosen by herself, but was promoted by her father? Her husband is also very ordinary looking, not her type, so how come they still have such a good relationship?"

"Yes, yes," Ming Youyou nodded vigorously.

Seeing that she looked like she was waiting to be cleared up, Miss Zhang laughed out loud.

"You've seen this many times, so it's not surprising. Madam Xu sees handsome men every day, so she won't be fooled by their appearances. Instead, she will be more likely to see through their true hearts."

Ming Youyou seemed to understand, "Just like when I eat meat every day, I don't like it anymore after eating too much, and instead I think vegetables are pretty good too?"