Chapter 503 The Madness of Women Spending Money First Appeared on Ye Ma
Asen knew how well "Yufanghua" business was doing, and sometimes felt it was easy to make money from women.
Now Madam earned much more than Zi Shao, he even worried that Zi Shao would become a gigolo one day.
After the dishes were served, everyone was glad they hadn't left just now. The proprietress had excellent culinary skills, and it was rare to find such a high level of home cooking.
"How is everyone eating?"
The proprietress sat down next to them, wiping the sweat from her face with a towel.
"Delicious, incredibly delicious. It's just why aren't there many customers?"
Ah Can, bold and uninhibited, blurted out the embarrassment of others. Ye Shenge quickly lowered her head and continued to eat; she didn't know Ah Can.
"Hahahaha, do you think my business is bad?"
"Isn't it? We're the only table."
The proprietress didn't seem to care about Ah Can's words and was even a little proud.
"That's because people nearby have all gone to the seaside to watch the big ships. Today is the day foreign ships are due to arrive.
And I'm telling you, today is a day to snag a great bargain."
Ye Shenge's spirits immediately perked up. She also wanted to go and see. But seeing that Ah Can still wanted to talk, she quickly interjected, lest he delay her important business.
"Boss, I'd like to ask why the shopfronts next door are all closed. Do you know what's going on?"
The proprietress immediately looked upset and waved her hand.
"Don't mention it, those shops are also mine. It's all because my son insisted I buy these plots of land, saying they'd be valuable later.
But I've already built on them for two years and haven't been able to rent them out. Now, most businesses are concentrated on Wutong Road, and most people around here have jobs."
This was clearly a wealthy area, and Ye Shenge felt the proprietress was being rather ostentatious.
"Ahem, boss, are these shops for sale?"
"Yes, I've long wanted to stop working myself to death every day managing this shop. It's better to sell it and build a residential building to collect rent. So many outsiders are coming to rent houses now. What? You have an idea!"
Well, the proprietress was definitely being ostentatious!
"Yes, I just don't know what price you're offering, boss."
"All of them? I have six!"
"Yes, if the price is right."
The proprietress suddenly stood up and began pacing back and forth in the shop.
"I bought the land for less than four thousand, and building the houses cost over five thousand. How much should I charge?"
Ye Shenge covered her face. She already knew the cost.
"You all wait a moment, I'll call my son."
Before Ye Shenge could reply, she was gone.
"The proprietress is too honest! What price does Madam have in mind?"
"I thought it would be eleven thousand per shop, but now it seems it might be lower than I expected. House and shop prices have risen rapidly in the past two years, and the proprietress's son is not foolish; otherwise, he wouldn't have had the foresight to build six shops at once."
Ye Shenge wiped her mouth and walked out again. Beside the six shops, there was still some vacant land. If she bought the shops, she would buy the vacant land as well. If there was more vacant land behind the shops, that would be even better, so that no one would build a street-facing building next to it and block her view.
After waiting for about half an hour, the proprietress ran back, panting, but with a clear smile on her face.
"You must have been waiting for a long time. My son is just too talkative."
"It's okay, I don't have anything pressing anyway."
In fact, Ye Shenge was in a hurry. She also wanted to go and see what goods were being shipped from abroad.
"I asked my son, and he said if you want all of them, it'll be fifty thousand yuan for everything, but no bargaining."
The proprietress was a bit apprehensive. After all, she had bought the land and built the houses a while ago, and the total cost was less than ten thousand yuan. Now, after only two years, she could earn more than forty thousand yuan. She didn't dare to believe such a good fortune.
Ye Shenge was very satisfied. Each shop had over five hundred square meters, and six shops amounted to over three thousand square meters. When she rebuilt them, she could have at least over four thousand square meters. Not to mention ten years later, the price would double or even triple each year.
"I'd like to ask if the vacant land next to your shop is owned or unowned?"
"It's all unowned. Not many people are willing to do business now. A few thousand yuan is a painful amount to spend, and they're afraid of losing money, so it's just left there."
"And what's behind the buildings? Is there more vacant land?"
The proprietress enthusiastically led Ye Shenge to the back door of the restaurant. Upon opening the door, she saw a large expanse of vacant land, at least five hundred meters wide before reaching residential houses.
This made Ye Shenge even more satisfied. She intended to acquire this entire plot of land. This would definitely be the most prosperous area in Chenghai City in the future.
"Boss, I'll buy the shops. I'll pay a deposit today, and someone will come to handle the transfer of ownership tomorrow."
The surprise came too easily, the proprietress was expecting Ye Shenge to haggle.
"Okay, okay, I'll write you a receipt right away."
Her son really had vision. A business that earned over forty thousand yuan in two years, where could she find that? From now on, she would listen to whatever her son said.
Ye Shenge took two thousand yuan from her bag and handed it to the proprietress. The rest would be handled by Wei Jiu. She was in a hurry to go to the port. The proprietress said it would end around five or six in the afternoon.
"Ah Can, go ask about the entire plot of land tomorrow. Get it quickly and don't worry."
"Okay, I'll call and ask tomorrow. There shouldn't be any problems."
The five of them quickly left, leaving the proprietress still in a daze with the money. When she saw the money for the meal on the table, she knew it wasn't a dream. She quickly closed the door and prepared to call her son again, too excited to sit still.
Ye Shenge rode for over half an hour to reach the seaside. From a distance, she saw several large cargo ships docked at the shore. Many sheds had been erected along the shore, and a dense crowd of people was gathered.
On the way back, many people were already carrying large bags and walking home. Ye Shenge accelerated her pedaling. This time, she would have gifts to bring back.
"Everyone, be prepared to be porters today."
"Hahahaha, we're used to it. Madam Ye made us experience how crazy women can get with shopping in Mi Province."
Ah Can openly referred to Zi Shao's mother-in-law. The most he had to do was make three round trips to carry the items Ye Ma bought home.
"That's good, let's go."
Ye Shenge took out a small cup from her bag and drank a whole cup of space well water. She immediately felt that she could shop until closing time.
Ah Sen and Wei Jiu wanted to tie their Madam with a rope, lest they lose her in the crowd. In the end, Ah Can didn't care about anything else and just held onto the strap of Ye Shenge's shoulder bag.
Little dresses, pearl jewelry, brand-name cosmetics, even famous brand pianos.
In less than an hour, Ah Sen and the others' hands were already full of bags. When they saw Ye Shenge walking towards the piano stall, Ah Can felt like crying.
"If we buy another one of these things, how are we going to get home today?"
"Fool, they'll definitely deliver something this large. Besides, if Madam doesn't go back by evening, Zi Shao will come looking for us."
While Ye Shenge was happily buying, Zi Yisheng's situation was not so pleasant.
After the afternoon meeting, Zi Yisheng convened another meeting with the leadership of Chenghai City.
"Is this the approach you're taking to face foreign guests? You only know how to blindly attract foreign investors, but what policies are you offering?"
"Leader, we have already completed last year's task in half a year this year, which can be considered very successful."
Zhao Jiada, as the person in charge of this Chenghai City project, could only brace himself to face the leader's anger.
"Director Zhao seems quite satisfied with the current achievements. Ouyang, please read out the achievements of Spring City."
Ouyang, like a machine, read out the report in a stiff and formal manner. Zi Yisheng watched as the person in front of him lowered his head almost to the table.
"Did you all hear that? Spring City didn't start dealing with foreigners any earlier than you did, yet in just three years, Spring City has achieved triple your results. Haven't you even referenced how others have done it?
I remember Spring City was reported in the newspapers several times. This shows how self-satisfied you are!
"Yes, Leader, you are right. We will improve immediately and strive to achieve good results next year."
"Next year? The foreigners are already at your doorstep, and you're still planning to let them slip away!"
"We, we will immediately hold an emergency seminar and strive to come up with a better plan before signing the agreement."
Zhao Jiada was sweating profusely. The leader's imposing manner and words made him feel suffocated.
Zi Yisheng picked up his teacup and took a sip, but his gaze was fixed on Zhao Jiada.
"Some people should focus their minds properly. Don't let unnecessary mistakes affect your entire life."
Zhao Jiada felt a chill run down his spine. How could he feel like this was directed at him!
"Alright, I will stay in Chenghai City for thirteen days, and by then, I will witness you signing contracts with the foreigners. I expect you to present a reasonable plan within three days. Here, those who are capable will be promoted, and those who occupy positions without doing their jobs should step down and yield way as soon as possible."
Zi Yisheng's departure caused the meeting room to collapse. Everyone was lying on the tables, panting.
"Director Zhao, do we have to work overtime?"
Zhao Jiada gulped down a glass of water, his face grim.
"Nonsense, everyone starts working overtime from today. Quickly retrieve Spring City's information, then hold a seminar overnight."
Zhao Jiada also strode away, leaving a group of people groaning in despair.
"Alas, who do you think the leader was talking about? It sounded like he had someone specific in mind."
"Do you think someone so young and in such a high position is just eating rice? Perhaps he investigated all of us before coming."
"Fortunately, I'm quite honest. They definitely won't find anything on me."
"Yes, I wonder how panicked some people are feeling right now!"
Zhao Jiada had just returned to his office and hadn't caught his breath when the phone rang. He unbuttoned his shirt collar and picked up the receiver.
"Hello, Zhao Jiada."
"Jiada, *sob sob sob*, I've been bullied and I'm in the hospital now."
Zhao Jiada quickly looked up to see if the door was closed, then lowered his voice and said.
"Didn't I tell you not to call the office? I almost forgot if you didn't mention it. What trouble have you gotten into now that you've ended up at the police station? They've already delivered a message to me."
"I, *sob sob sob*, I'm all injured and you're still scolding me. I might as well die."