Chapter 1348: Chapter 1347: Return to Jiangbei
While having a late-night snack at the food stall, Consultant Liu had already called to ascertain from the owner whether the shop was for rent or sale, as well as the rental and sale prices. After understanding all this, Ye Qiu had a rough idea of the situation in his mind.
For instance, that shop spanning two to three hundred square meters near the adjacent community street is currently priced at more than thirty thousand per square meter. If Ye Qiu wants to buy it, it will cost at least thirty-five thousand per square meter, nearly ten million in total.
Another shop, under two hundred square meters, is priced below thirty-one thousand per square meter, totaling around five million.
Thus, the total price to purchase these two shops is about fifteen million.
If renting, it would follow the local rental rates—thirty per square meter, at three hundred square meters, totaling about nine thousand a month. Of course, that’s only for the first month of the first year, and it might increase annually. With utilities added, rental costs would definitely exceed ten thousand.
However, the shop can only be used for a maximum of forty years, and several years have already passed, meaning only thirty-plus years are left. According to the current calculations, the yearly rent now is just over a hundred thousand. Accumulating over thirty-plus years, it totals four to five million. But, the current selling price is ten million, which is double the current calculation.
Of course, if calculating by the annual increment in rent, it would likely be similar. Just owning it would be more convenient and avoid future disputes.
After all, Ye Qiu knows human nature too well. If one day your supermarket does well, the owner might want to reclaim it early, likely breaching the contract.
In the face of money and fame, many find it hard to be restrained by law and morality.
"Consultant Liu, go talk to those two owners separately about the lowest price tonight. If appropriate, we can sign the contract, pay, and hand over the property tomorrow."
"Mr. Ye, I understand."
Consultant Liu, though very tired, became even more energized.
After finishing the late-night snack, Ye Qiu drove Consultant Liu back to the teahouse. After Consultant Liu left on his electric bike, Ye Qiu drove to Daqing Supermarket.
Daqing Supermarket was still running, with Zhang Yuehong watching over it.
When Ye Qiu parked, Liu Daqing got out of the car. Ye Qiu said, "Uncle Liu, you’re tired today; rest early. I’m heading back."
As Ye Qiu drove back to Peach Blossom Source Villa Community, Liu Daqing recalled today’s shop viewing with Ye Qiu, realizing he had learned a lot.
Of course, thinking of having two more shops tomorrow, he felt excited, yet knowing his energy, it would indeed keep him busy.
It seemed like what Ye Qiu said was right—good employees and managers were needed to oversee the shops. Otherwise, when there are more shops in the future, even with two clones, he might not handle it all.
Currently, with just one shop, he and Zhang Yuehong wanted to save on employee costs, so they hadn’t hired anyone to oversee it.
But now, with two more shops, hiring managers and cashiers will be necessary.
Ye Qiu drove back to Peach Blossom Source Villa Community and saw it was very late, realizing his parents and sister hadn’t returned yet.
However, with his father and sister each having a car, he wasn’t worried and went to take a shower. As he was about to rest, he heard a knock on the door.
Upon opening the door, it was Liu Lingxiu who had just returned.
"Ye Qiu, where did you go today?"
"I went to look at shops with your dad all day, just got back."
Liu Lingxiu was curious since she didn’t see Ye Qiu’s shadow at noon when she returned with Ye Xue; she didn’t expect he was out viewing shops with her father.
"Lingshow, I might head to France during the Spring Festival. Do you want to go then?"
"Yes!"
Liu Lingxiu replied.
"Then get your passport ready early."
Liu Lingxiu’s passport wasn’t ready yet. Applying for a passport takes time, and a visa would be needed too. She wasn’t sure if it could be done in time.
The last time, Ye Qiu had already asked Liu Lingxiu to apply.
"It takes a month to get a passport. Will it be in time?" With less than half a month until the New Year, Liu Lingxiu wasn’t sure if the passport could be ready in time.
However, she needed to go to Jiangbei’s sub-bureau to apply for it tomorrow.
"Can you come with me to Jiangbei sub-bureau tomorrow to ask?"
"Of course."
After advising Liu Lingxiu to rest early, Ye Qiu continued his cultivation.
Early the next day, Ye Qiu woke up, got washed, and headed downstairs. Liu Lingxiu was already up, remembering they had discussed going to Jiangbei sub-bureau to inquire about passport processing.
After breakfast, he got into the car and drove towards Jiangbei sub-bureau.
Zhao Ruxue used to work here, but now she had been transferred to the City Police Bureau and was working there, not coming back here. However, Ye Qiu had visited this sub-bureau several times.
After inquiring at the immigration department in the sub-bureau brought with Zhao Ruxue, they learned it would take at least a month to process a passport even at the fastest speed.
So, Liu Lingxiu was anxious, but getting worked up wouldn’t speed up the process.
Of course, she would apply this time since, otherwise, who knew when the next opportunity would come?
Liu Lingxiu was a little disappointed because Ye Qiu had asked her to apply long ago. Still, she had thought she had no plans to go abroad anytime soon. She didn’t expect things would move this quickly.
After submitting the documentation for the passport and travel permit, Ye Qiu and Liu Lingxiu left and got into the car. Seeing Liu Lingxiu’s expression, Ye Qiu asked, "Do you want someone to expedite it?"
"No, that’s okay."
Liu Lingxiu understood she might not have the chance to go to France to see Ye Qiu’s castle this time. However, during the summer vacation, she should have time to go.
And Ye Weidong and his wife, along with Ye Xue, were also invited by Ye Qiu to go, but they were afraid of flying, and they hadn’t even applied for their passports.
So, under these circumstances, Ye Qiu’s initial plan to take them to France for the New Year seemed impossible.
However, Song Ying wanted to go with him, and Zhou Wenting would certainly go, too.
Of course, Ye Qiu’s primary reason for going to France was to see how the research on Prince Perfume was coming along.
"Where do you want to go?"
Ye Qiu hadn’t been back to Jiangbei for quite some time, including the old textile factory community and Jiangbei No. 3 Middle School; he didn’t know what had come of them.
"I want to visit the No. 3 Middle School."
"Then I’ll drive to No. 3 Middle School." Ye Qiu drove toward Jiangbei No. 3 Middle School.
As expected, Jiangbei No. 3 Middle School had started the holiday period for a while. However, the senior students usually had unified classes before the Spring Festival. So, when Ye Qiu drove to Jiangbei No. 3 Middle School, he still saw many students and heard the rings of the class bells.