Jin Qianqian was a bit hesitant. "Actually, my people already told me we could lease out shops. I was just being stubborn about it."
Ancient Wen Heng smiled and shook his head. "Remember to tell your people to ask about the local market rates. We can't be seen as taking advantage of others."
Jin Qianqian naturally understood. "I'll make it clear to them. And I'll definitely oversee the process personally.
How are things at your government office? You've been so busy running in and out lately. Have you still not found a solution?"
"The local officials here are simply too lazy," Ancient Wen Heng said. "They handle everything according to precedent, going strictly by the book. If I want to make any changes, it probably won't be that easy."
This was Ancient Wen Heng's biggest headache. The place had been this way for decades, yet neither the local people nor the officials had any inclination to change.
"It's because there's no silver in the public coffers, isn't it?"
