Chapter 683: 683 Single dog shut up(3)_1
They had initially ant to give the old grandma extra money to help her out, but she resolutely refused, charging only what the two bowls of noodles ought to cost, not a penny more. So they had no choice but to stop forcing extra money on her, promising to co back again and patronize her business.
And they were true to their words afterwards. Whenever they had so free ti, they would co back to this alley and have a bowl of steaming hot noodles. Sotis during the late evenings, they were the only custors, along with the old grandma, under the warm, dim light, creating an atmosphere that was both cozy and romantic.
"If it weren’t for her grandson at ho, with her skills, the old grandma could set up shop in a busier central district."
Due to taking care of her grandson at ho, she had set up her shop at her doorway. However, this alley was sowhat twisty, and there weren’t many people who would intentionally make the detour to eat here. The houses in this district were all quite old, many of them over a hundred years old, all these quaintly charming buildings designated as the old city district, so the old grandma’s business was not particularly thriving.
After they finished eating, they strolled around this old city district, weaving in and out through the lanes.
"Actually, it’s quite beautiful," Eleven remarked, "It’s perfect for taking vintage-style photos. It would be particularly atmospheric!"
She thought about the photos that Gu Liancheng had taken and wondered if he had learnt photography before. His sense of composition was strong, contrasting the primary and secondary elents clearly—it didn’t seem like the work of an amateur.
They stopped in the middle of the old city district.
Gu Liancheng turned around on the spot and said casually: "Actually, we can make full use of this area. If we can secure this land, properly planned and developed, with a solid business proposal, businesses would eagerly set up shop here. Gradually, without us actively promoting, it would beco a signature feature of Xicheng, and a must-visit for tourists. ’The Hundred Year Old Alley’—not a bad na."
Eleven smacked him unexpectedly: "Hey, what’s your problem? We ca here for a date, not survey the terrains suitable for your developnt! Why do you think every place you see can be used for profit?"
"Can’t help it," he laughed, "I’m a businessman, it’s in my nature to consider things from every angle. I’ve gotten used to assessing value in terms of money."
"Vulgar!"
"That’s right, I take care of being vulgar, and you take care of being beautiful—sounds good."
Actually, Gu Liancheng wasn’t just joking nor simply running his mouth off. What he had stated could truly be drafted into a business proposal, ready for the next step.
"But to be honest, I like the na..." Eleven agreed at least to that, "The Hundred Year Old Alley sounds really full of feels. Actually, the idea you ntioned isn’t bad. This place has a strong sense of historical vicissitude. With so restoration, it would look even more beautiful. But!"
She made a turning point: "But, it’s because of businessn like you who always prioritize profit, that leads to so many ruthless property developers forcibly demolishing people’s hos——"
"I have certainly never done such a thing." If he didn’t stop her, she seed ready to lay every single cri on his shoulders, too many to count.
Eleven didn’t want to argue with him about this, fearing that it would lead to a quarrel and spoil the mood.
After eating and taking their stroll, they exited the alleyways of the old city district and found that it sat alongside the West River. The lights of the houses by the river shone brightly at night, revealing a different charm.
"To be honest, if you must develop here in the future, make sure not to lose its original taste. I really like the atmosphere here."
Realistically, she knew Gu Liancheng’s character well. He wasn’t the kind of businessman who would forcibly demolish properties, right?
"Of course not. There must still be people living here. If it loses its original vibe, it wouldn’t feel right to ."
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