Chapter 2205: The Use of the Second Floor

Chapter 2205: The Use of the Second Floor


The second floor was like a small, tasteful tea bar. Shu Yu could provide a place for these people to appreciate artwork, read books, and discuss, and they surely wouldn't leave without making a purchase.

In the capital city, scholars might not have much else, but they had money to spend on tea and snacks.

As Shu Yu spoke, she grew more excited. The second floor was there anyway, and this small business could do well.

Meng Yunzheng nodded thoughtfully. "You're right. The stairs leading to the second floor are conveniently located nearby, so the customers on the second floor won't affect those on the first floor."

"And, outsiders passing by the shop and seeing many people inside might be curious and follow suit. Whether they buy anything or not doesn't matter; let's first attract them into the shop."

Especially when there were many scholars around, their reputation would grow even more.

Since the second floor already had several tables, originally intended for meetings and hosting guests, there were long and short ones, suitable for scholars to read and write. Just a little redecoration was needed, and it would be effortless.

As they spoke, Shu Yu turned to leave.

Meng Yunzheng quickly stopped her. "Check the time; it's getting late. Dinner will be served soon. Let's go tomorrow."

Shu Yu patted her forehead, realizing that she was being too impatient.

It didn't matter to her if it took a little longer. She would go shopping for some ink, paper, inkstones, and books for the second floor early tomorrow.

Meng Yunzheng chuckled. "Since the second floor will serve this purpose, one painting won't be enough. I'll paint another one for you."

"What will you paint next?"

Meng Yunzheng pondered for a moment. "You'll find out in a while."

He pretended to be about to prepare, but Shu Yu grabbed his hand. "You just said that I don't pay attention to the time, but you're the same, right? It's getting dark now, which isn't conducive to painting and is bad for your eyes. Besides, we still have time. Let's paint tomorrow."

"Sounds good."

"Then tidy up a bit. I'll go find Aunt Feng and discuss something. You can come out for dinner later."

"Alright."

Shu Yu left to find Aunt Feng mainly because she wanted to hire her to work in the backyard of the shop.

Upon hearing this, Aunt Feng was immediately excited and expressed her willingness to go.

However, Shu Yu still had some concerns. "I heard you say earlier that your husband is not in good health, and you have to go back home every day to cook and take care of him. The courtyard of your home is just a few steps away, so it's convenient for you. But if you go to the shop, it's too far from your home, and it would be inconvenient for you."

Aunt Feng waved her hand. "It's fine. My daughter came back to visit her parents recently, and she'll be staying at home for two or three months. She'll cook for her father and take care of him."

"Then, what about two or three months later..."

Aunt Feng explained, "My daughter came back mainly for my son's wedding. My son will get married two months from now. After he gets married, there will be someone at home, and if anything happens to my husband, someone will know."

She had been worried before. If this young master Meng became an official and was stationed elsewhere, he wouldn't have anything to do with her. If he stayed in the local capital, he wouldn't be as short-term as he was now, and they would definitely hire someone for the household. She wouldn't be needed.

Her old husband still needed medicine, and if they didn't have money, life at home would be difficult. They couldn't rely solely on their son's income; if he married and had children, one person wouldn't be able to support them.

She hadn't expected that Miss Lu opened a shop in the capital and continued to employ her, with monthly wages to support her.