"Do you see those shops? The rent is frighteningly high," said Shen Caidie. "The annual rent is at least ten million, and the ones closer to the center of the square are even more expensive. Despite the outrageous prices, many people still can't get a spot."
Gao Fei was startled, "Didn't you just say this place is usually sealed off? It's only opened up when the Jadeite Public Market is held, which typically lasts for about half a month... So, are you saying these shops only operate for half a month?"
"That's right, they really only do business for half a month each year," nodded Shen Caidie. "But the rent is indeed collected for the entire year."
"Isn't that a bit too overbearing?" Gao Fei frowned.
"It is overbearing and unreasonable," said Shen Caidie. "But still, many people fight and scramble to rent them because during the days the Jadeite Public Market is held, a large number of jade raw stones can be sold, making a lot of money."
