“Yes, young man, my shop is in a great location and business is pretty good.”
“If I weren't getting old and my son wasn't taking me to enjoy life, I wouldn't bear to sell it.”
Yin Yang's ring pendant on his neck vibrated slightly after hearing this.
“So, Auntie, how much are you planning to sell this shop for?”
“This shop is ready to operate as soon as you take over, and I have many loyal customers.”
“Although the area isn't large, I just renovated it last year. So, a flat price, five hundred thousand!”
Yin Yang feigned hesitation.
“Five hundred thousand seems a bit expensive, doesn't it? Your shop isn't even fifty square meters.”
The old woman shook her head repeatedly.
“Young man, you're mistaken. Look at this location—Guanghua Street. Everyone who comes here is high-end.”
“Look around: a psychological clinic, a bowling alley, a wine club, a cigar lounge—these are all places only high-end individuals frequent.”
“Since you want to open a flower shop, I'm sure you understand that flowers are a fleeting beauty.”
“For ordinary people, they're too luxurious. It's better to buy food or gifts that last longer with that money.”
“For example, clothes, shoes, phones, watches, and so on.”
“Only those who are past the subsistence level and have some disposable income will consider 'surprises'.”
“These are all experiences I've accumulated over the years.”
“And this location, I worked so hard to find it in Meng City. Business is absolutely booming.”
The old woman looked as if Yin Yang was getting an incredible deal.
Yin Yang looked conflicted, then finally gritted his teeth and said.
“Flat price, four hundred and fifty thousand. The renovation and all the flowers inside are mine.”
“Deal!”
The old woman stepped forward and clasped Yin Yang's hand.
“We'll sign the contract and transfer ownership this afternoon. What's your name, young man?”
“Lin Yang.”
...
Three days later.
“Thank you, boss, may you get rich!”
The renovation master, holding his tip, left the flower shop with profuse thanks.
The old woman was very efficient; the money and shop were settled that afternoon, and she had already packed her luggage before dark.
Before leaving, she also gave Yin Yang a phone book containing suppliers for fresh flowers and buyers who would purchase during festivals.
She even thoughtfully added notes at the back, listing the purchase price, invoice price, and rebate price.
Only then did Yin Yang believe that the flower shop was indeed profitable.
He then bought a coffee machine, a cat tree, a cat bed, and had a new sign custom-made.
He had expected it to take three to five days, but it was ready in two, and they even thoughtfully came to install it.
Yin Yang smiled and waved goodbye to the renovation master, then looked back at the flower shop sign.
Flower Shop!
Hmm, simple and clear.
However, in front of the sign was a ginkgo leaf that resembled a seashell.
“Meow~”
Canned Food, basking in the sun, rolled over.
“What, didn't you go patrol your territory today?”
“Meow~”
“Oh? You've already conquered the territory? I don't believe it.”
“Meow!”
“Take me to see it? No, there are still some things to set up in the shop.”
“Meow~”
“Hmm, I've bought all your canned food; it's under the cat tree.”
As he spoke, Yin Yang walked back into the flower shop and patiently made coffee.
“Before I leave, I should get some coffee beans from Zhen-jie.”
He felt a little nostalgic for the coffee at Leisurely Bookstore.
Ding-a-ling~
The doorbell rang, and a tall woman walked in.
She looked at Yin Yang with a hint of surprise, then realized.
“Aunt Yun sold the shop to you?”
“Yes, Miss. Are you looking to buy flowers?”
Yin Yang's smile was bright.
“Yes, I need a bouquet of white lilies, delivered tonight at seven to Chunfeng Road, Yu Garden.”
“No problem.”
Yin Yang wrote the request and address on a sticky note.
The woman took two hundred-yuan bills and a business card from her bag and handed them to Yin Yang.
“My contact information is on here. Call when you arrive.”
“Alright.”
Yin Yang stuck the sticky note onto the business card and casually placed it on a nearby tray.
“Any other requests, besides the lilies being white?”
“No.”
The woman glanced at Yin Yang again, then turned and walked out.
“Meow~”
Canned Food made a friendly 'pet me' invitation, but unfortunately, it received no response.
Ding-a-ling~
The woman pushed open the door and left. Yin Yang smiled, picked up his coffee, and took a sip.
“Business is indeed good. So, have you found the transcendent trading spot in Meng City?”
From the shadows in the corner, the blade-wielding ghost stepped out.
It first shook its head, then quickly gestured with both hands.
“You haven't found the transcendent trading spot, but you've encountered quite a few transcendents?”
“That's normal. After all, this is Meng City, a much larger scale than Wang City, so it's not surprising to have more transcendents.”
At this point, Yin Yang's expression grew a little more serious.
“Be careful when you're gathering information. In a place like this, there should be many who can see Yin souls.”
The blade-wielding ghost nodded vigorously.
Yin Yang took another sip of coffee, narrowed his eyes, and began to ponder.
Presiding over the sacrificial ritual at the Qi family greatly increased my strength. Indeed, to advance, one must follow the pathway rules.
But besides cults, where are there so many rituals to perform?
Or, should I join a cult?
Yin Yang raised an eyebrow slightly, then thought about it and abandoned the idea.
Only those who have personally dealt with them know how troublesome those evil gods are. Yin Yang certainly didn't want to get stuck with those clingy pests.
Or, I could start my own religion? Then preside over the rituals myself?
What would I call my religion? The Holy Fire Meow Meow Cult? The Meat Bun Lovers Cult?
Yin Yang's thoughts began to wander.
“Meow~”
Canned Food rubbed against Yin Yang's pant leg and meowed, indicating it was hungry.
Seeing this, Yin Yang opened a can of cat food for it and gave the cat a good petting.
Canned Food, meanwhile, lowered its head and furiously ate, completely focused.
“Meng City really is a good place, you know? I was sold here back then.”
“My dad told me to go with those people; they would take me to school with my younger brother.”
“I was very young then and curiously asked why I didn't have a schoolbag.”
“Dad said my schoolbag was taken by my brother, and as long as I found my brother, I could get my schoolbag back.”
“So I happily got into the car and after several days of travel, arrived here.”
“Those few days, I got to eat instant noodles every day, finishing a whole portion by myself.”
“At the time, I wished it could go on forever, but on the third day in Meng City, they wouldn't let me eat or drink.”
“They said it would be too disgusting to cut me open if I had half-digested food.”
Canned Food froze mid-meal, then looked up at Yin Yang.
Yin Yang stood up and walked to the flower shop window, looking at the sunlight outside as he spoke.
“The sunlight that day was just like today, very gentle, making you feel warm all over.”
He drained the remaining coffee in his cup.
“I died here.”
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