"It is not exactly due to poor management. In fact, since last year, tourism has picked up, which has boosted much of the surrounding economy. The Bed and Breakfasts here are the same. Because the two Bed and Breakfasts in our village were renovated based on houses rented from the village, the rent was actually very low at the time to help stimulate the village economy."
"The reason that particular Bed and Breakfast wants to transfer ownership now is that the Boss lost a lot of money in other businesses and is now in urgent need of funds to cover those losses."
"You should also know that, in reality, few people make money just by running a Bed and Breakfast. Most people only start one because they have already made money, or they are just converting their own idle houses into Bed and Breakfasts."
Yang Chenguang did not expect Du Ruo to be interested in this, so he spoke somewhat casually and did not touch upon the key points that Du Ruo wanted to understand.
"Chenguang, help me look into the specific situation of that place. Check out how the business is running, and by the way, ask about the Transfer Fee and such. I am quite interested in this. If the price is right, I am interested in taking it over."
Du Ruo simply stated it directly. He might not trust others, but Yang Chenguang was someone he could trust. The key point was that Yang Chenguang certainly would not want that Bed and Breakfast to fail; he would only hope for it to run better, which would be more beneficial for the development of this village.
"Alright, I will go and find out clearly for you tomorrow."
Yang Chenguang looked at Du Ruo with some surprise, then nodded heavily and agreed to the matter.
Afterward, the two did not continue talking about this topic, but instead began to reminisce about some interesting things from the past. However, it was mostly Yang Chenguang talking while Du Ruo listened, occasionally chiming in.
After finishing the meal, Yang Chenguang's Wife took the children to do their homework, while Yang Chenguang's parents went out to play cards, leaving the two of them smoking and continuing to chat.
After finishing a cigarette, Yang Chenguang winked at Du Ruo and then shouted toward the room:
"Li Sha, I am going to introduce that Bed and Breakfast to Du Ruo. We might go sit at the Tavern later, so you can come over yourself later."
After saying this, he did not wait for his Wife's reply and left with Du Ruo.
"This place was originally the village's old health clinic and village primary school. Later, when they were no longer in use, they were renovated. With the three bungalows on the side, it became the current Bed and Breakfast after being rented and renovated."
The two walked for a few minutes and arrived in front of a Bed and Breakfast they had looked at yesterday, with Yang Chenguang introducing it to Du Ruo.
Because the Bed and Breakfast was a renovation of old buildings, it retained many features of Hui-style architecture. From the outside, the three detached houses on the side all had white walls and grey tiles, and combined with the small courtyards, it had a very local flavor. Staying here was also a unique experience.
"This place was originally signed with the village for a fifteen-year lease, with a total annual rent of thirty thousand yuan."
"That health clinic was converted into seven large guest rooms. The total investment was about two million when it was built in 2019. Just as it started operating well after completion, it was hit by the pandemic. It didn't make much money for several years, and just as it started to improve this year, the Boss's main business started losing money again."
"The one across the street actually had a larger investment because they rented the land and built the Bed and Breakfast themselves, so the cost was higher."
Yang Chenguang was very clear about the situation inside.
It was about seven o'clock in the evening now, and the square between the two Bed and Breakfasts had already gathered quite a few people and stalls. From a distance, the two could smell the aroma of Barbecue.
"It is still the off-season now, so the Bed and Breakfasts are not full. When the peak season arrives, these Bed and Breakfasts can be fully booked. In the off-season, the price for a detached house is 588, and a large room is 288. In the peak season, these houses can be rented out for double the price. It is only because this place is nearly a ten-minute drive from the Town; otherwise, the prices would be even higher."
"What do Tourists do if they want to go to the Town? Most people who come for tourism are not driving, right? A ten-minute drive is neither far nor near, but walking is definitely impossible."
"Someone in the village specifically bought a car to pick people up, and a trip is not expensive. Plus, there are buses that go directly to the Town, which is convenient."
The two walked around the whole place, and the more Du Ruo looked, the more satisfied he was. The main thing was that this Bed and Breakfast was already very mature, with its own set of management methods. He could start operating and making money as soon as he took it over, and it was close to home, making it convenient to come over.
As the two walked around, the small square became more and more crowded. In fact, besides the Tourists from the Bed and Breakfasts, there were others wandering the square.
More of them were villagers from the surrounding miles. Some of these people were here to set up stalls, some were purely here to stroll around, and there were even a few young people playing instruments and singing. Du Ruo felt familiar with these people, thinking they must be the villagers here, but having not seen them for a long time, they had become somewhat unfamiliar.
"Look at these people; those who walk awkwardly and shakily are definitely Tourists. Let's go, let's go to the Tavern for a drink, hehe..."
Yang Chenguang laughed twice while saying this, his smile somewhat lewd. He didn't have any other thoughts about the Tavern owner, but after all, who doesn't like looking at a Beauty? It's not bad to feast one's eyes.
The Tavern was right next to the Bed and Breakfast. It didn't have a special name; there was just a lantern hanging in front with a large character for "Wine" that was very eye-catching.
"This Tavern is quite famous online. It's not that she films videos herself, but the Tourists who come here have filmed many videos of the Tavern owner, which has attracted more people to come."
Yang Chenguang explained, then led him inside.
The Tavern was decorated in an Ancient and Simple style, a bit like the old taverns seen on TV. There were a few tables in the room. It wasn't the busy time yet, and only two tables were occupied by people Drinking alcohol and chatting.
Facing the door was an antique-style wooden counter. Behind the counter, a young girl was boredly daydreaming, and there were many bottles of wine on the shelves behind her.
And the Tavern owner seen yesterday was sitting at a small table not far from the counter, Drinking alcohol by herself.
Looking over, Du Ruo could only see her back. Her shoulder-length hair was scattered casually. Today, she was no longer wearing a loose short-sleeved shirt, but a form-fitting Qipao, which, as she sat on the Stool, showcased the Tavern owner's slender waist and the perfect curve of her hips.
To be honest, seeing this back, the quality of the wine here was no longer that important. As long as the Tavern owner sat there, there would definitely be no shortage of men coming to drink.
"Xiao Juan, pour half a jin of Deer Antler Wine, and then help me order a portion of stinky tofu, a portion of fermented bean curd, and a portion of Peanuts."
Yang Chenguang shouted to the girl behind the counter, then led Du Ruo to sit at one of the tables that already had people. After sitting down, they could see the Tavern owner's almost perfect back.
At this moment, Du Ruo noticed that the two tables nearby seemed to be doing the same thing. After Yang Chenguang and Du Ruo sat down, the people at the three tables looked at each other and smiled knowingly.
"Everything sold here is Medicinal Wine blended by the Tavern owner, and the effect is very good."
Yang Chenguang explained to Du Ruo, and after finishing, he didn't forget to raise his eyebrows.
"Medicinal Wine?"
Du Ruo moved his gaze away from her back and looked at the wine bottles behind the counter. At the same time, his heart stirred; Martial arts practice is best paired with Medicinal Wine.
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