A Maid's Survival Story in a Noble Family Mansion? Rich Landlords Are More Appealing.

Once Lin Wei understood the situation, she became a complete go-getter.

Ideas can be developed gradually, and business can be built slowly, but a partner like Sister Wanxing, who is both smart and reliable, and who can win your heart, is something you can only dream of.

She understood the principle that opportunity knocks but once.

Therefore, in her view, while those specific ideas for "innovation" are important, the most important thing right now is to firmly tie the people who can come up with these ideas and whom she can convince to be on the same boat as her.

She immediately got up from the couch, walked to the desk, and instead of asking the maid to grind the ink, she ground a basin of thick ink herself, spread out the paper, bit the pen, her eyes fixed on the flickering candlelight, her mind racing.

Lin Wei's heart started pounding faster. She tried to put herself in the other person's shoes, just as Chen Wanxing had guided her during the day.

First, we need to figure out what leverage we have, and what leverage she has.

The shop is ready-made, the land deed is clear, and the location is not the best, but it is not remote either.

What's even more remarkable is that the master craftsman, who has inherited his skills from his ancestors, is honest and his craftsmanship is solid. This is the foundation upon which the shop makes its living.

As for money, since her father had given her the shop, he had naturally prepared enough money for start-up and working capital, so she didn't need to worry about it in the short term.

Moreover, they had an invisible advantage: the Lin family had been operating in this area for many years. Although they were not a prominent family, they had accumulated a lot of goodwill and reputation. They could usually handle troubles in the business world and at least wouldn't be easily bullied.

So, what can she offer Sister Wanxing? And what can she expect to gain from this collaboration?

Sister Wanxing has her own ingenious ideas and vision, as well as a calm and composed mind.

However, her foundation in Ruyang is still shallow, and she is currently only managing some farmland. If she wants to do something else in the future, she will inevitably need some support and convenience.

So one of them has a bit of a weakness and the other has a weakness and a strength, making them the perfect match to be together.

Sister Wanxing can invest with her ingenuity and strategy; the amount can be discussed in detail, but she must not be allowed to suffer a loss.

She could take on more of the shop's mundane tasks, such as daily management, employee management, and raw material handling, and try her best not to let these trivial matters bother her sister.

Moreover, this is something she should learn and do; only by learning, doing, and reading more can she improve.

As for profits and risks, profits are shared, while risks...

Lin Wei frowned and thought for a moment. She had more capital, so if things didn't go well, she could bear more of the burden in the early stages. But all of this had to be clearly stipulated in the contract.

She wrote and drew, revised and modified, until the candlelight crackled and popped before she finally stopped writing.

Looking at the slightly immature but increasingly clear terms on the paper, Lin Wei breathed a sigh of relief. She felt that this sincerity should be enough. Sister Wanxing was a smart person and would surely be able to see her true feelings and sincerity.

She carefully folded the two pieces of paper, now dry from the ink, and placed them into a brand-new embroidered pouch. After thinking for a moment, she got up and went deep into her dressing case, took out a copy of the shop's deed and a brief summary of the accounts for the past two months, and put them inside.

After doing all this, she asked someone to fetch water to wash up. Lying in bed, her mind was no longer filled with confusion and complaints, but with various ideas about how to start the conversation the next day, how Chen Wanxing might respond, and how the two of them would gradually build up the shop.

The more she thought about it, the more energetic she became, and she could hardly sleep. She felt an unprecedented sense of fulfillment and anticipation filling her heart.

The next morning, Lin Wei dressed herself up carefully, neither too formally to appear distant, nor too casually.

She took the embroidered pouch containing her sincerity, accompanied only by Xing'er, and rode in a carriage straight towards Xiahe Village.

She was so decisive and efficient, with only one thought in mind: to first find the people who could work with her.

As for what to do and how to do it, we're all in the same boat, so how could we not come up with a good idea?

Lin Wei was determined to cling to this "big thigh," and she wanted to hold on to it firmly and beautifully.

As the house was built day by day and the walls were built higher and higher, Chen Wanxing became more and more expectant. Early this morning, her father told her that he estimated that in another five or six days, the roof beam would be ready.

After finishing her meal, Chen Wanxing went with her father to check on things. She was standing to the side talking to a neighbor when Chen Qinghui came running back from the village entrance like a whirlwind, her face flushed and panting, shouting:

"Sister! Sister! We have guests visiting you! They arrived in a carriage, so grand and beautiful!"

Chen Wanxing was taken aback. Who could it be at this hour? Several thoughts raced through her mind, but then she heard Chen Qinghui add, "Sister, that pretty lady said her surname is Lin."

Lin? Lin Wei? Chen Wanxing was a little surprised. They had only parted ways yesterday, so why was she coming to his door so early this morning?

Could it be that there's some new idea about the shop, or that they've encountered some difficulties? She dusted off her hands, gave the foreman a few instructions, and then turned to go home.

As soon as I arrived at my doorstep, I saw a horse-drawn carriage parked outside the yard. The carriage was not large and did not look ostentatious, but the horses pulling it were magnificent and the carriage shaft was clean. It was clear at a glance that this was not an ordinary family.

Xing'er was unloading things from the car, several packages wrapped in clean cotton cloth.

Lin Wei stood at the gate of the courtyard, slightly bent over, smiling as she spoke to Chen Youcong, who had run to the gate and was looking around.

"Cong-ge'er, look what this is?" She held a colorful cloth tiger in her hand and shook it gently.

Chen Youcong's eyes widened, he wanted to answer but was a little embarrassed. He turned around and saw Chen Wanxing, and immediately called out, "Auntie, a pretty auntie is looking for you."

Lin Wei straightened up upon hearing the voice, and upon seeing Chen Wanxing, a bright smile immediately bloomed on her face: "Sister Wanxing."

Chen Wanxing went up to her and said, "Weiwei? What brings you here? Come in and sit down."

"I thought about what you told me during the day for a long time last night, and I had some other thoughts, so I couldn't wait to come see you today."

Lin Wei smiled, her eyes crinkling, and took Chen Wanxing's arm as she followed her into the courtyard.

Hearing the commotion, Chen's mother came out of the kitchen, wiping her hands on her apron, looking somewhat flustered.

Lin Wei, however, was very approachable and took the initiative to curtsy and greet her: "Auntie, I am Lin Wei, a friend of Sister Wanxing. I apologize for the intrusion."

She gestured for Xing'er to bring in the cotton bundles, saying, "Since this is my first visit, I have prepared some small gifts. I hope you won't find them offensive, Auntie."

Mrs. Chen quickly declined, saying, "Miss Lin, you're too kind. It's enough that you came; there's no need for you to bring anything..."

"These are all small gadgets that you can use at home."

The items weren't particularly expensive, but they were all practical and thoughtful. One package contained various kinds of fine embroidery thread, several packs of silver needles, and several stacks of trendy floral patterns, clearly intended for the women in the family.

She carefully prepared a piece of soft, fine cotton cloth in a gentle color, clearly intended for Grandma Chen.

There was also an oil paper package containing dried fruits and snacks such as walnuts and red dates. Finally, there was a delicate bamboo box containing several toys that children like to play with, such as bamboo dragonflies and small windmills.

The gift wasn't extravagant, but it was thoughtful and considerate. Chen's mother couldn't refuse it and had to thank them repeatedly before accepting it.

Grandma Chen was also helped out by Chen Qinghui. Lin Wei stepped forward to greet her and sweetly praised Grandma Chen for her good complexion and neat yard. Grandma Chen smiled and held her hand while talking.