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Lao Lian, along with He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie, went to see other courtyards.
He Tiantian took a liking to a courtyard by the road, bustling with people passing by, surrounded by residential areas—it was suitable for opening a shop. Another one was near a large park, with many local residents and also close to a commercial area; the first floor could house shops, while the second floor could be used for a restaurant or teahouse. However, if He Tiantian were to open a store there, she would demolish these old houses and rebuild them into a row of quaint, antique rooms.
There were three other courtyards as well. He Tiantian noted down their advantages and disadvantages and, of course, their prices.
After a busy day, He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie took Lao Lian out to dinner before heading home in the evening.
Since they had told Old Madam Huo not to wait for them for dinner that morning, they ate out before returning.