I'm writing novels in Liaozhai

The same is true for calligraphy and painting, which can be sold on behalf of others.

Because some scholars have low face and lack of money, but they are reluctant to lower their faces to sell calligraphy and paintings.

Then, we will provide them with such a convenient platform.

At the same time, the books, calligraphy and paintings I wrote also have a fixed sales place.

In this way, the initial investment will not be large, and there will not be too much backlog of funds.”

After a long explanation, Nie Xiaoqian's eyes sparkled.

As far as consignment is concerned, it is not a novel concept, but professional consignment shops are indeed quite rare.

At least the Guobei County family did not.

The important thing is that Nie Xiaoqian also deeply agrees with some of what Gu Ming explained.

For example, she has a lot of idle books in her hand.

If such a shop really existed, she would definitely go back and exchange some books.

In any case, it's much more cost-effective than buying a new book.

"So, according to your current thinking, how much money do you need to invest?"

Nie Xiaoqian repeated her previous question.

Gu Ming pondered for a while, and said: "It is only a preliminary plan at present, and it is not clear how much the rent will be.

However, I estimate that if the initial investment is saved, it may cost 100 taels of silver. "

"100 taels?" Nie Xiaoqian nodded, "I've saved some over the years, why don't I get it for you now."

In fact, the silver she has accumulated is not too much, just over 200 taels.

This time, almost half of it was taken away.

She would absolutely refuse to change it to someone else, because the money is her dowry accumulated.

But, who made her have her heart tied to this man?

Not to mention 100 taels, even if you take out all the money you have accumulated, you are willing.

"No, no, Xiaoqian, don't be in a hurry, wait until you find the shop."

"Oh"

Then, there was another period of silence.

No one mentioned what happened before.

Nie Xiaoqian was shy and embarrassed to speak.

Gu Ming was not pretending to be reserved, but wanted to wait for a suitable opportunity.

If you really want to bring it up now, I am afraid that Nie Hongshu will be the first one who refuses to agree.

After all, he is also a majestic court official, how could he agree to let his daughter live with a man who lives in a thatched hut, and he is someone else's thatched hut?

Well, at least he is also the future father-in-law, so give him face and avoid conflicts first.

"By the way, Xiaoqian, I coughed again recently and wrote a new book."

"Oh?"

Nie Xiaoqian's eyes lit up.

"This time, it won't be another tragic ending, will it?"

Obviously, she was also somewhat dissatisfied with Du Shiniang's ending.

It's just that he is more knowledgeable than Madam Su and others, so he won't ask Gu Ming to modify the ending or something.

"No, no, no, a happy reunion is guaranteed this time."

"Great, can you tell me first?"

"Well, speaking, there is a scholar named Zhang Junrui, who was discouraged because he failed many times, so he simply lost his book and sword, and wandered around in all directions."

"One day, Zhang Sheng came to a temple, but he happened to meet Cui Yingying, the daughter of the prime minister."

Upon hearing this, Nie Xiaoqian was fascinated.

After all, she is also the daughter of an official family, and Gu Ming's identity and circumstances are also similar to Zhang Sheng, so she was soon immersed in this story.

When he was fascinated by listening, Gu Ming stopped and said with a smile: "I'm writing this for now, and it may take a few days to finish. At that time, it will be printed and sold as a book when the study opens."

"Great, when it's printed out, I must have a sneak peek."

"That must be, after all, you are also the master of the study"

Gu Ming deliberately used the term "master of the study" in a subtle way. A partner is also considered a master, right?

In fact, the implication is: Boss lady!

Nie Xiaoqian didn't think too deeply, she might still be reading the story just now.

After chatting for a while, Gu Ming looked up at the sky, stood up and said, "Okay, Xiaoqian, I'll take my leave first."

If you don't leave, how embarrassing is it that Mr. Nie will come back and ask about the past?

"Well, then you go to the store as soon as possible."

Nie Xiaoqian seemed to have guessed what Gu Ming was thinking, so she didn't try to persuade him to stay.

"it is good!"

Fortunately, he slipped away quickly, and after a while, Nie Hongshu came back in a hurry.

"Huh? That kid is gone?"

As soon as the tone was wrong, Nie Xiaoqian hurried forward and responded, "Well, Mr. Gu has been gone for a long time."

"What did he come to see you for?"

"It's nothing, it's a new book."

Nie Xiaoqian hesitated for a moment, but didn't say anything about opening the study.

"New book? I'm afraid it's not that simple?" Nie Hongshu said with a sullen face, "What happened to you two before?"

"Ah? No, what's the matter?"

"Are you blind for being a father? You two

Forget it, you are not young anymore, most daughters of ordinary people get married at the age of fourteen or fifteen, and you are nineteen, so you should know what you are doing. "

Having said that, Nie Xiaoqian simply gritted her teeth: "Daddy, my daughter likes Mr. Gu."

Nie Hongshu couldn't help covering his forehead.

"Leading wolves into the house is really leading wolves into the house"

Hearing this, Nie Xiaoqian refused: "Father, how can you describe Young Master Gu like that, he is a gentleman."

"How long have you known him? As the saying goes, it's hard to paint a tiger's skin. Do you know him?"

"Even if my daughter doesn't understand it, I can tell from his poems and novels that he is a talented person."

On weekdays, Nie Xiaoqian hardly contradicts her father.

But in this matter, she was as determined as she was, and would not budge.

Chapter 20 The "Unclean" Yard

Speaking of which, Nie Hongshu had a pretty good impression of Gu Ming.Otherwise, he would not have regarded himself as Nie when drinking at that time.

But one size fits all.

It was a matter of his daughter's life, so he had to be cautious.

For so many years, he has not continued. First, he can't forget his wife, and second, he doesn't want his daughter to be wronged.

"Okay, I don't want to argue with you as a father, sit down and let's have a good talk."

After sitting down, Nie Hongshu said solemnly: "In the afternoon, Dad made a special inquiry and found out that Gu Xiucai was not outstanding before.

His previous family background is barely passable, at least he has his own small courtyard.

Later, I fought a lawsuit for someone else, involved myself in it, and ended up bankrupt.”

Nie Xiaoqian couldn't help but frowned: "I haven't heard him mention this before."

"So, you have to face up to this problem. He has no fixed place now, and he refuses to take the imperial examination. Is it possible that you really plan to live a poor life along with him?"

Nie Xiaoqian thought for a while and replied: "What my daughter values ​​is his people, family background is not important.

Perhaps, it was precisely because he experienced a catastrophe that he broke through and stood up.

He came to look for his daughter today because he wanted to change the status quo."

"Oh? What did he say?"

Nie Xiaoqian sorted out her thoughts, and then explained in detail the plan that Gu Ming planned to run the study and the plan he had conceived.

After listening, Nie Hongshu was speechless for a long time and fell into deep thought.

"Daddy, please trust your daughter's vision. Besides, he didn't actually confess his love to her."

"It's ridiculous, he did that to you"

At noon the next day.

Su Ling came as promised and took away the two books with the new ending.

At noon, Gu Ming sold a copy of Du Shiniang that he had copied by himself for 200 yuan.

The other written endings are sold separately for 20.

Someone really bought it.

However, he dropped two sentences angrily.

"Trickster!"

"you are vicious!"

After lunch, Gu Ming closed the stall early and went back to continue "creating" The Story of the West Chamber.

After a short wait, He Yongliang came to the door.

"Brother Leping, have you found a suitable store?"

"Hey, don't mention it"

He Yongliang was a little downcast.

"what happened?"

"Either the price is too high, or the store is too small, or the location is too remote

In short, it is difficult to meet your requirements, and it must be livable and cheap. "

Gu Ming thought for a while, and said: "If it's really not possible, just a shop is fine, but the rent must not be too high."

"Actually, there is a place that is very good, and the rent is also cheap, but"

Having said this, He Yongliang paused, as if he had something hard to say.

"Don't hesitate, boy, you might as well speak up if you have something to say."

"Well, it's a three-room storefront, with a back hall and two small courtyards, covering an area of ​​nearly two acres, and the rent is only eight taels of silver a year."

"What? Eight taels of silver a year?" Gu Ming thought he heard it wrong.

It's also so cheap it's unbelievable.

Could it be in the suburbs?

"Listen to me first that this courtyard is located on Chengnan Zhaobei Street, but there is one thing, this courtyard has been vacant for more than a year, it is said that it is not very clean."

Hearing this, Gu Ming had an epiphany.

This "not too clean" doesn't mean dirty, but something like haunted.

Scared of a ghost!