Chapter 339. Grocery Store
Next, the family engaged in a series of discussions regarding the general store, resulting in a meal lasting more than an hour. Fortunately, the weather was hot; otherwise, in the extreme cold, it would have already frozen solid, with teeth capable of chipping.
The main discussion was about the location of the store. It couldn’t be inside their home, but it also couldn’t be far; otherwise, it would constantly require someone to be there.
They unanimously decided to build a gatehouse at the entrance of the yard. However, a small door would be opened from outside, so that neither purchases nor sales would need to enter the family’s courtyard, preserving some privacy, and there won’t be a need for someone to stay in the store all the time; a shout would suffice.
However, this would further shrink the already small courtyard.
Choosing a new location to build one would similarly face the issue of requiring manpower.
It wouldn’t do to hire an employee just for a store meant for the villagers’ convenience.
Moreover, the most important unspoken point among the Hua family was that having outsiders in the store made some things inconvenient.
Finally, they decided to build a gatehouse. It didn’t need to be large, just big enough to sell items.
Once decided, Hua Chengtian, full from the meal and well-rested, got busy with his two sons.
Nowadays, Hua Chengtian could be called a master at building houses; he’s been involved in virtually every house in the valley. Building a small gatehouse was certainly within his capability.