Senior sister, stop working and go home for dinner.

Chapter 209 Riverside Shop Awaits Curious Items

Upon hearing that these were her master's friends in the cultivation world, Zhao Mengmeng immediately perked up. "Where are these two seniors now? How can I contact them?"

Chen Anran didn't say anything, but instead took out her phone and sent Jiang Yun's phone number and name to Zhao Mengmeng's WeChat.

"This is his number. You can contact him."

After receiving Chen Anran's contact information, Zhao Mengmeng immediately got up, walked to the window, and dialed Jiang Yun's number.

"Hello, is this Senior Jiang Yun? I am Zhao Mengmeng, Chen Anran's disciple. My master asked me to take you two to see the shop." Zhao Mengmeng's tone was respectful.

Jiang Yun's cheerful voice came from the other end of the phone: "Oh, Miss Zhao, you don't need to be so polite, just call us by our names! We're waiting for you in the lobby of the hot spring hotel, thank you so much!"

"No trouble at all, I'll be right there." Zhao Mengmeng hung up the phone and turned to Chen Anran and Su Wan, saying, "Master, Senior Uncle, I'll be going now."

Su Wan nodded slightly: "Go ahead, and treat them well."

Chen Anran added, "Jiang Yun is skilled at creating small spiritual items that combine modern technology. You can see what ideas they have; maybe they can be combined with our resort's experience programs."

"Disciple understands." Zhao Mengmeng's eyes lit up, as if she had thought of something, and she quickly left the office.

Watching Zhao Mengmeng leave, Chen Anran turned to Su Wan: "Senior Sister, where would you like to go next?"

Su Wan shook her head. "That's enough, let's go back."

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Zhao Mengmeng walked briskly across the main street; the deserted state of the resort did not affect her mood.

The task personally assigned by the master must be handled flawlessly.

The international hot spring hotel boasts a grand and luxurious interior. Unlike other antique-style shops, its design features simple and modern lines and extensive glass curtain walls that gleam with a faint blue-gray luster in the sunlight, creating a wonderful contrast and harmony with the surrounding green mountains and trees.

The only downside is that, despite being called a hot spring, it's not actually made with authentic hot spring water.

Upon thinking of this, Zhao Mengmeng suddenly slapped her forehead.

"How could I forget this? Our sect leader and master are powerful beings. We should ask them if they have any way to conjure up hot spring water."

Zhao Mengmeng sighed, deciding that she could only ask later when she got up the mountain.

Through the clear glass windows outside the hotel, you can clearly see the bright and spacious lobby and the extended lounge area inside.

The relaxation area is furnished with comfortable wooden tables and chairs and fabric sofas, with several tall green plants interspersed among them. Sunlight streams through the glass roof, creating a warm and tranquil atmosphere.

Right next to a round table near the glass curtain wall, Zhao Mengmeng spotted Jiang Yun and Asheng.

Although they didn't know each other, there were no tourists around, so Zhao Mengmeng recognized the two of them at a glance.

Zhao Mengmeng tidied herself up and entered the hotel through the automatic doors. A cool breeze from the air conditioning greeted her, a stark contrast to the summer heat in the mountains outside. She walked briskly towards the lounge area, a friendly smile on her face.

"Senior Jiang, Senior Asheng, hello, I am Zhao Mengmeng." She walked to the round table and bowed slightly.

Upon hearing the voice, Jiang Yun and Ah Sheng looked up and immediately stood up. Jiang Yun's face was full of smiles as she waved her hands repeatedly, saying, "Miss Zhao, you're too kind. Just call us by our names! There's no such thing as seniors; we're only a few years older than Brother Chen."

Ah Sheng nodded gently in acknowledgment, "Hello, Miss Zhao, thank you for your trouble."

"No trouble at all, it's my pleasure." Zhao Mengmeng smiled and led the way. "Please follow me, I'll show you some of the reserved shops on the main street."

The three of them left the hotel and walked along the stone-paved path towards the main street. The morning sun was already quite warm, but the mountain breeze was refreshing and cool. (Highly recommend "Senior Sister, Stop Working, Go Home for Dinner!" - straight to the exciting part!)

They hadn't walked far when Zhao Mengmeng led them to the shop.

"These are all reserved shops, and the locations are all good." Zhao Mengmeng stopped in front of a street-facing shop and pointed to the "For Rent" sign hanging above the door. "This shop is about 40 square meters, square and regular, with windows in the front and back, so it has good lighting."

Jiang Yun stood with his hands behind his back, squinting as he surveyed the shop. The storefront wasn't wide, but it was deep enough, with a wooden frame and carved window frames that exuded an antique charm. He walked around the outer wall, then peeked inside through the window. The shop was empty, with some sawdust left over from the renovations on the floor.

"The location is pretty good." Jiang Yun stroked her chin, turned to look at Ah Sheng, and asked, "Ah Sheng, what do you think?"

Ah Sheng looked around carefully and walked to the side of the shop, where there was a small open space next to a babbling brook that flowed down from the mountain. "If this side were opened up, it would be nice to make a small open-air display area or put a couple of tables and chairs there. The sound of the brook would also add some charm."

Zhao Mengmeng's eyes lit up: "Senior Asheng has excellent taste! The original design concept for this area was a 'waterfront street,' with space left behind or on the side of each shop to interact with the natural landscape. If you two decide you want this place, we can assist with some personalized exterior modifications based on your business."

"No rush, no rush, let's take another look." Jiang Yun waved his hand and pointed to another slightly larger shop not far away diagonally opposite. "What about over there? I think that one looks closer to the main street intersection."

The three moved on to the next shop. This one was indeed more eye-catching, facing the intersection of the main street and the path leading to the accommodation area, and it was also larger, probably around sixty square meters. There was also an old osmanthus tree planted at the entrance, with lush branches and leaves, but it wasn't in bloom yet.

"This place has a wider view, so theoretically the foot traffic will be more concentrated," Zhao Mengmeng explained. "However, the rent is also 30% higher than the previous one. And because of the larger area, the initial investment in renovation will also be greater."

Jiang Yun and Asheng discussed something in hushed tones. Asheng said, "We're new here, and we're doing something new, so we don't necessarily need such a big storefront from the start. The place we just saw was quite nice, though."

"That makes sense." Jiang Yun nodded. "Besides, there's a stream nearby, it's quiet and suitable for leisurely observation. If it's too lively, our thing will seem... well, a bit out of place."

Zhao Mengmeng sensed their preference for the first room and smiled, "Then I'll take you two back to the operations center to see the specific lease agreement and preferential scheme. Our resort has support policies for the first batch of featured merchants, especially those recommended by Master and Senior Uncle, the conditions can be even more favorable."

"That's great!" Jiang Yun beamed, but then, as if remembering something, he looked at Zhao Mengmeng and asked, "By the way, do you have any good construction teams here?"

Zhao Mengmeng was slightly taken aback, and then heard Jiang Yun explain, "I owe your master so much kindness, and I, Jiang Yun, must repay it."

After listening, Zhao Mengmeng said, "My master just mentioned that Senior Jiang and Senior Asheng are skilled at making small items for spiritual practice. We're wondering if we can integrate them with our resort's experiential programs." She paused slightly, hesitated for a moment, and then asked with some doubt, "But 'small items'...do we need a construction team?"

Jiang Yun smiled slightly, "Actually, we are better at making 'large items'."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Mengmeng didn't think much of it and sent Zhang Laoshi's phone number to Jiang Yun.

"This Uncle Zhang often repairs buildings for our Yunyin Sect; his skills are unparalleled."

After sending Zhang Laoshi's phone number to Jiang Yun, Zhao Mengmeng arranged to meet with the two of them at the operations center that afternoon to discuss the contract details. Then she took her leave and went back to prepare for her live stream.

Jiang Yun looked at the number on his phone, a meaningful smile playing on his lips. He turned to Ah Sheng: "Ah Sheng, do you think this Master Zhang can handle our 'artistic craftsmanship'?"

Ah Sheng replied, "Let's contact them first. The person Brother Chen recommended shouldn't be too bad."