Next, the family engaged in a series of discussions regarding the general store, resulting in a meal lasting more than an hour. Fortunately, the weather was hot; otherwise, in the extreme cold, it would have already frozen solid, with teeth capable of chipping.
The main discussion was about the location of the store. It couldn't be inside their home, but it also couldn't be far; otherwise, it would constantly require someone to be there.
They unanimously decided to build a gatehouse at the entrance of the yard. However, a small door would be opened from outside, so that neither purchases nor sales would need to enter the family's courtyard, preserving some privacy, and there won't be a need for someone to stay in the store all the time; a shout would suffice.
However, this would further shrink the already small courtyard.
Choosing a new location to build one would similarly face the issue of requiring manpower.
