Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1205 - 614: Mid-Spring (Part 2)

"This is a blessing." Lian Zhizhi also laughed.

The land for Lian Zhizhi’s dowry had been purchased, ensuring she wouldn’t go hungry in the future. Lian Manman then pondered about what else could be prepared for Lian Zhizhi to provide some daily income, ensuring that Zhizhi would never be short of money to spend.

The whole family sat together to discuss, and this time they insisted on keeping Lian Zhizhi with them. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

"Sis, we’re all family here, and these are serious matters. There’s nothing to feel shy about. How do you feel about setting up a shop for you? What kind of shop do you want?" Lian Manman spoke first.

"Anything is fine," Lian Zhizhi answered honestly.

Seeing that Lian Zhizhi wasn’t offering any suggestions, they had to deliberate themselves.

"Should the shop be in the town or in the county city?" Wu Lang started.

"Let’s choose the town; it’s closer." This time Lian Zhizhi replied without being asked.

"In town, huh, that’s going to be a bit tricky..." Lian Manman said. The various shops in Jinyang Town were almost saturated, and none of them had plans to transfer ownership.

"The old grocery store of the Old Zhao family is gone. How about we set up a grocery store for my sister? Plus, we have Lian’s Department Store, so in terms of purchase prices and product variety, other small shops can’t compete. In the future, my sister’s shop will also have to be the top in town." Lian Manman thought for a moment and said.

"A grocery store would be good, but..." Lian Shouxin said, "Among the original grocery stores in town, the best one belonged to the Old Lu Family. If we open this shop, we will surely take away their business. We’ve always been on good terms with the Old Lu Family..."

Lian Manman was momentarily speechless.

Opening a shop certainly involves competition. If everyone thought like Lian Shouxin, there should have only been one grocery store in town from the beginning. The same would apply to other industries and places.

Lian Shouxin was simple, modest, and self-disciplined. Even now, he still retained his essence as a farmer. Despite the seemingly gentle demeanor, he often showed a simple chivalry when faced with situations. During Lian Manman’s previous life, such simple chivalry was often viewed as foolishness.

Even without formal schooling or orthodox education, Lian Shouxin truly embodied the principle of self-restraint and proper conduct.

The principle of self-restraint and proper conduct was passed down through generations, deeply integrated into this land, and infused into the bloodlines of the tenant farmer families nurtured by this soil.

"Indeed, Manman, perhaps we should think of another shop for Zhizhi?" Lady Zhang pondered and suggested.

Lian Manman was just about to counter when she suddenly thought of something and immediately changed her mind.

"A grocery store would be best; if not, we can think of something else," Lian Manman said.

"Yes, let’s think of something else," Lady Zhang replied. "The Old Lu Family is different from other families."

"Hmm." Lian Manman nodded. "How about we set up a mill for my sister?"

There was only one mill in Qingyang Town, and villages around there would usually grind rice and flour there.

"With only one mill, opening another one can indeed work." Lian Shouxin said.

Lady Zhang also nodded.

"I’ve thought about it. For my sister’s mill, we shouldn’t make it like the existing one. Our mill needs to be equipped for fine grinding, specifically for making white and wheat flour." Lian Manman shared her plan.

Near Qingyang Town, villages grew crops like sorghum and millet, with mills designed for such grains, but none capable of finely grinding white flour.

Last year, Lian Manman’s household enjoyed a bumper crop of spring wheat, resulting in many buying spring wheat seeds to plant this year. At present, their winter wheat was growing well, and by autumn this year, many would certainly follow them in planting winter wheat.

The need for specialty fine flour mills was imminent!

Instead of struggling in business rivalry, distinguishing herself with a unique offering would be more advantageous. By the time others thought about setting up fine grinding, Lian Zhizhi’s mill would have already established a foothold with an advantage, making her less afraid of competitors.

"This is a good idea," said Wu Lang.

"Indeed, this is a great idea," agreed Lian Shouxin, Lady Zhang, and Xiao Qi, all nodding and smiling, praising Lian Manman’s suggestion.

"Sis, what do you think?" Lian Manman asked Lian Zhizhi again.

"If it’s your idea, Manman, it’s definitely a good one," Lian Zhizhi answered, full of confidence and trust in Lian Manman.

Thus, the decision was made, and Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang began preparations, starting with the mill’s building. The matter of setting up a dowry mill for Lian Zhizhi was not kept a secret from the Wu Family. The Wu Family was naturally delighted and assisted in finding a property that required minor renovations to become a mill. Then it was about custom ordering millstones, buying livestock, hiring staff, among other things.

Once most of the mill arrangements were in place, it was time for spring ploughing. The few hundred acres at Thirty Mile Camp, combined with the fields of the Luo Family Village, were considerable. Fortunately, the number of long-term workers and short-term hired hands was abundant, managing to plant all the fields in ten days. Following this, there was planting fruit trees on the hillside, along with fish ponds, lotus ponds, and once all these were nearly completed, it was already the blossoming spring, with flowers in full bloom everywhere.

The house for Lian Yeye’s family was finally completed, and the family moved happily into their new home. The mountain project also completed its final touches at this time.

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