Chapter 2150: Sorted Out

Chapter 2150: Sorted Out


Shu Yu remained silent for a moment. If it were anyone else, she would have definitely negotiated for a lower price.

But this was Cen Yi...

Furthermore, Cen Yi had already offered her a price that was two thousand taels lower than what she had expected. If she pushed further for a lower price, rumors might spread, and there would be speculations.

Seeing Cen Yi's straightforwardness, Shu Yu decided not to haggle further. "Alright, it's five thousand taels then."

Cen Yi let out a sigh of relief. However, she then heard Shu Yu say, "If you sell this shop to me at a discount, and I introduce Doctor Zhao to you, there's no problem with that. But I want to make this clear upfront. If Doctor Zhao can't cure you after examining you, then..."

"It's fine. We already discussed this before. Our deal is only for the introduction," Cen Yi assured her. It didn't include a guarantee of a cure.

If it had to include a guarantee of a cure, Cen Yi would have to give Shu Yu a shop for free.

And one shop might not be enough.

Shu Yu was relieved that Cen Yi understood her concerns.

"When should we complete the transaction?" Shu Yu asked, pulling out the silver notes she had prepared. However, she wasn't sure if Cen Yi was prepared.

Unexpectedly, Cen Yi took out a deed for the shop. "This is the deed for the shop. We can complete the transaction now."

Shu Yu found out that Cen Yi was quite eager to finish this deal. She handed over the silver notes. "Alright, let's get this done quickly. We'll go to the yamen for the transfer first, and since it's still early, we'll go back to my place for Doctor Zhao to check you. By the time we finish our business and return, he should have come back as well."

Cen Yi's eyes lit up. If they could finish everything within a day, it would be perfect.

"Let's go then."

Cen Yi instructed her attendants to pack all the rouge and face powder that Shu Yu had chosen earlier. It was quite a large quantity, and the prices weren't cheap.

The attendants were amazed after seeing the items, realizing that Shu Yu was indeed a valuable customer, given the quantity of her purchase.

The shopkeeper was also delighted because they hadn't seen a customer spend this much in a long time.

Everyone in the shop thought Shu Yu was just a big-spending customer, and no one suspected that the shop was about to change hands.

Except for one attendant who glanced around nervously. As soon as Shu Yu and the others left the shop, this attendant made up an excuse and hurried to another cosmetics shop nearby to report the situation.

Shu Yu and Cen Yi were both fast workers. They completed the transfer of the shop in no time.

After leaving the yamen, they breathed sighs of relief, having achieved their goals.

During the return journey to the southern courtyard, they chatted more than they had on the way here.

As they neared the southern courtyard, Shu Yu put away the deed and looked at Cen Yi, who appeared a bit nervous. She said, "In return for selling the shop to me at a discount, I'll give you some information. How does that sound?"

Cen Yi was stunned, and she and her nanny both looked up. "What information?"

"Aren't you curious about who the inside man in your shop is?" Shu Yu smiled and continued, "It's the shop assistant on the first floor with a slightly long face and big eyes, always smiling. When I came out with a pile of rouge and face powder earlier, my maidservant didn't follow me inside. She waited outside for a while and saw that shop assistant sneaking into another cosmetics shop not far away. He didn't stay long and came back out."

Cen Yi's complexion changed slightly, and she gritted her teeth, saying, "So, it was him."

Shu Yu nodded. She wanted to say one more thing but felt that it might not be appropriate, so she remained silent.

However, her nanny noticed her hesitation and said, "Miss, please go ahead and speak your mind."