Traveling to Ancient Times: My Space Contains Weapons

Chapter 359 Grand Opening of Mashan Supermarket

The next day, Chu Chen had Li Qinglian personally visit the City Lord's Mansion to deliver an invitation.

And ask those ladies to help spread the word that Mashan Supermarket will open tomorrow.

After listening, Lan Tianlei's seven wives patted their chests and assured him that there would be no problem.

Chu Chen then went to Red Romance and found Lan Pengyun.

I told him about the Mashan Supermarket.

Lan Pengyun also patted his chest and guaranteed that those petty scoundrels in Qingyun City would definitely not dare to touch Mashan Supermarket.

With Lan Pengyun around, Chu Chen felt much more at ease.

But I still mentioned the supermarket safety issue to Feng Er.

They also gave him some steel knives and crossbows, instructing him to lead twenty men to ensure the safety of the supermarket.

Because the supermarket is opening tomorrow, there is no alcohol in the cafeteria tonight, and everyone has gone to bed early.

Meanwhile, inside the house in the west of the city, Li Qinglian was so excited that she tossed and turned and couldn't sleep.

Left with no other option, Chu Chen had to resort to his own stimulant...

The next day, Li Qinglian got up very early and, full of energy, invited Mu Xueqin, Luo Yixiaofang, and others to head to the supermarket.

As the first rays of sunlight shone on the supermarket doors.

A plaque covered with a red cloth appeared before everyone's eyes.

Chu Chen took out a square dance speaker, and deafening music began to play.

The crowd quickly gathered at the supermarket entrance.

"Hey, what kind of shop has this shopkeeper opened now?"

"I asked around, and they said it's called a supermarket, but I don't know what it's all about!"

"Hey, you guys are all so ignorant. My master said that I can get everything I need here from now on, and there are lots of novel things. That's why he made me come to queue up so early this morning."

A servant-like man, carrying a basket, spoke arrogantly to the people around him who were gossiping.

Just as the crowd was growing larger, a sudden shout rang out, "The City Lord has arrived!"

This prompted everyone to make way for them.

Lan Tianlei, accompanied by his seven wives, walked up to Chu Chen and Li Qinglian with a smile on his face.

"Brother Lan, you came in person. This is truly an honor for Qinglian's Mashan Supermarket."

"Haha, how could I not come to my sister-in-law's business?"

While exchanging pleasantries with Chu Chen, Lan Tianlei had his servants hand the gifts to Li Qinglian.

"Fellow citizens of Qingyun City, please be quiet!"

At Chu Chen's repeated requests, Lan Tianlei took the microphone that Chu Chen handed him.

Upon hearing the city lord speak, the area below fell completely silent.

"Everyone is curious about what kind of business is opening here. Let me, the city lord, introduce it to you."

"This is the supermarket opened by my sister-in-law. You can think of it as a super market, which means that you can buy anything you can imagine."

"Therefore, on this grand opening day, we earnestly ask for the support of our fellow villagers!"

After saying that, amidst the sound of firecrackers, Li Qinglian and Lan Tianlei's first wife together pulled back the red cloth.

In an instant, the four large characters "Mashan Supermarket" appeared in front of everyone.

Immediately afterwards, at the call of Li Qinglian and the workers, the crowd filed in, and the whole supermarket became lively.

"Master Wang, what are you planning to buy?"

"Hey, I'm just looking around, but the items here are so interesting. I have to buy a little of everything to show my husband when I get back."

"Aunt Zhang, do you think this stuff is really better than wood ash?"

"Why don't we just buy it and try it out? It's not expensive for us, right?"

In an instant, the entire supermarket became bustling with activity.

Li Qinglian stood alone beside the cashier, looking at everything before her, her smile never fading.

Meanwhile, at the cashier's counter, Roy was busy teaching the girls from Mashan Village who knew how to count how to collect money.

Mu Xueqin, on the other hand, wandered around the supermarket idly, keeping an eye on the customers' movements.

As the silver clattered into the cash register, Li Qinglian's smile grew even brighter.

"Qinglian, how does it feel to earn your own money?"

"Husband, all of this is from you, Qinglian. But seeing the money coming in with such a clatter makes Qinglian extremely happy."

"I'm happy as long as you're happy, but don't overwork yourself. This is just the opening period. In a few days, it won't be so busy. When that time comes, don't go to the supermarket all the time. Go and play with Xiaofang and the others more often."

Chu Chen put his arm around Li Qinglian and turned to walk towards Lan Tianlei.

"Brother Chu, your money-making ideas are endless! I admire you immensely!"

When Lan Tianlei saw Chu Chen approaching, he immediately greeted him with a broad smile.

"Brother Lan, you flatter me. It wouldn't have been so smooth if it weren't for your help."

"Hey, we're all family, let's not stand on ceremony. How about we go out for a drink?"

After spending some time together, Lan Tianlei and Chu Chen agreed to meet at the restaurant across the street.

During the meal, Lan Tianlei put down his cup and asked Chu Chen, "It is said that you made a great contribution to the capture of Japan this time."

"Brother Lan is well-informed. What's all this talk of merit? It's all for the good of Great Xia."

Chu Chen thought to himself that this old guy must have something on his mind, otherwise he wouldn't have asked such a question all of a sudden.

"That makes sense, that makes sense. Come on, brother, let me toast you."

Chu Chen drank the wine: "Brother, there's no need for this between us. Just tell me what's on your mind!"

"Haha, my brother is indeed quick-witted. I've heard that His Majesty has used new weapons in this attack on Japan. Tell me about them."

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen instantly understood Lan Tianlei's purpose.

It's estimated that the flintlock muskets were just manufactured, and people in all the cities below are queuing up to receive them.

Lan Tianlei got in through connections.

"Haha, Brother Lan, there's something called a flintlock musket, it's quite powerful. What, the Qingyun city garrison doesn't have any of these?"

"Don't even mention it, bro! That's why I'm asking you for help!"

"To be honest, I'm quite envious. Why don't you do me the favor and speak to His Majesty about it?"

After hearing this, Chu Chen picked up his wine glass but didn't immediately agree. Who knew what Zhou Shixun was thinking?

Perhaps they were afraid of unrest in the various cities, so they didn't issue the order.

"Brother, don't worry, I will definitely deliver the message for you, but as for what His Majesty thinks, I don't know."

"Okay, okay, don't worry, I, Lan Tianlei, have no ulterior motives!"

"Haha, His Majesty should know this better than I do. Come, let's drink!"

After the banquet ended, Chu Chen sat in his car, hesitated for a moment, and finally picked up the walkie-talkie to send a message to Beijing.

Then, with a relaxed expression, he drove towards the mansion in the west of the city.

However, he also thought to himself that Zhou Shixun's information was not kept secret enough.

The army set off from Linhai, and no one recognized their weapons.

It is said that Fang Shuzhen's army has not yet returned. How come the brilliance and prowess of the flintlock musket seems to be known to everyone?

If that's the case, then it's not necessarily a good thing.