Chapter 311. Transistor radio
It can be considered that Lin Qing He watched this kid, Zhou Dong grows up. Lin Qing He knew his character. He can be a good neighbor.
So Lin Qing He came over. It was more-less out of thought for him and wanted to ask him if he was interested. He can try to start a business.
If he wants, he can watch each other back with Third Brother Lin, right?
"The family has raised a lot of chickens this year. I'll get uncle to come and collect them." Zhou Dong grinned.
He was responsible for the work in the field. This year, he too had contracted a lot. His wife raised a lot of chickens. The laid eggs or live chicken can make money to subsidize the family.
It can be said that life was very good.
"Why not just expand the quantity of raising?" Lin Qing He said, "Isn't there still a piece of land behind your backyard? Go and get it contracted with the village. Then fence the surrounding. With this, you can raise a hundred or so chickens. Afterward, raise two dogs to keep watch. Your wife can stay at home to care for the children and raise the chickens. She won't be overwhelmed."
Have to say, Zhou Dong was really a man who dotes his wife. He didn't need Cai Ba Mei working in the field. He shouldered all the field work.
Cai Ba Mei stayed at home. Although she was honest, she knew how to live.
Not only did the family raised nearly 20 chickens, which was definitely a lot, they also raised a piglet. It will bring a hefty sum next year.
She was a very capable wife.
"The land behind the backyard." Zhou Dong was taken by surprise.
"Get it contracted with the village and see if you can buy it in the future. If you can buy it, then buy it." Lin Qing He stated.
They can't buy it now, they can only contract. But in the future, it will definitely not be a problem.
"What Aunt suggests sounds good." Cai Ba Mei with her bulging stomach responded. Her eyes were shining.
"Not bad, right?" Lin Qing He grinned: "Buy some bricks, wall up the yard, and raise two more dogs. It's within the village and close to your maternal house. Who dare not have eyes and act preposterous? Just a shout and they'll arrive. Don't worry at all."
"But my wife is currently pregnant." Zhou Dong looked at his wife's belly.
"Wait until I give birth this year and complete my postnatal confinement, I can raise them." Cai Ba Mei said seriously.
She really felt it was doable because she can handle it.
"However, if you raise more chickens, you must monitor the hygiene. Hospital disinfection water can be used. If not, then use lime powder. If hygiene is done properly, there won't be any problem." Lin Qing He reminded.
"Aunt is right." Cai Ba Mei nodded.
"As for the channel for selling chickens, you can talk to my brother and discuss the price by yourself. I don't understand this, so I won't get involved." Lin Qing He said with a smile.
Cai Ba Mei and Zhou Dong had got in touched with Third Brother Lin last year. They sold more than ten chickens to Third Brother Lin. Because there were so many, the price could be higher. If it was just one or two, it wouldn't be too high. Pretty good deal.
When Lin Qing He left, Zhou Dong discussed the matter with Cai Ba Mei.
"To raise so many, it isn't a good idea?" Zhou Dong hesitated.
"If it's not good, Aunt won't come over and tell us about this. Aunt always takes good care of you." Cai Ba Mei replied with a smile.
Then the candy pack was torn open and divided two between their son and daughter.
In fact, Cai Ba Mei herself wanted to raise more, but she didn't dare to mention it after meticulous pondering. After all, she hadn't forgotten the previous tail-cutting.
But now that Aunt Qing He had come over, she can be reassured. Definitely won't go back to before.
"After the new year ends, I'll go to the village branch secretary and contract the land behind us?" Zhou Dong was one to listen to his wife and responded.
"Contract it then." Cai Ba Mei nodded.
She was about to give birth in four months. She can start working after giving birth.
She can't always let her own man exhaust himself to feed the family, right? She can also help.
When Lin Qing He returned home, she brought up Zhou Dong and his sister to Mother Zhou.
"The two siblings got a fortunate life. They had it bitter when they were young, but now it's the sweetness after the bitterness." Mother Zhou said.
Zhou Dong married Cai Ba Mei. Old Cai Family can help with anything. Who in the village would dare to look down upon them?
Now the couple gave birth to a son and a daughter and have another in their belly. Their lives were prospering.
Zhou Xi married someone in their village. Although it was at the edge of the village, it was still a family with a good reputation. This year, they also contracted a lot of lands. Zhou Xi's man was the youngest son of the family and was a worker.
He followed the group who built houses. The monthly money was almost the same as that of people who work in the city. Moreover, this young man was the kind who dotes his wife. He didn't need Zhou Xi working in the field, just do chores at home.
Life was pretty good.
It used to be difficult when they were children, but now they grew up, it was fine.
Lin Qing He nodded and didn't say much.
When Zhou Qing Bai came back, the family began dinner.
The steamed buns were eaten with soup.
Lin Qing He went to study after eating, while Zhou Qing Bai chopped firewood in the yard.
Mother Zhou and Father Zhou went out to chat with others. After all, it was New Year's Day.
"Since the mischievous boys haven't come back, the house is really deserted." Lin Qing He said after Zhou Qing Bai returned to the room after he was done with the firewood.
Zhou Qing Bai thought she was bored, so he said, "Tomorrow Xiao Mei and the others will come."
Lin Qing He smiled: "There is a phrase in later generations, 'empty-nest, old people'. It's talking about our generation. Qing Bai, we can't have 'empty-nest, old people' in the future."
"We won't." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
Make good money now. He will take his wife to travel around in the future, so it won't be boring.
In fact, Zhou Qing Bai didn't have much feeling about the days to come. He felt that the best days were the days when his wife was by his side. Having his, everything else had no difference.
Despite not minding, he had to let his wife live the life she wanted.
Lin Qing He stopped reading and asked him to sit on the kang. She lolled in his arms and the couple had a private chat.
On the first day of New Year, she initially planned to go over to old Zhou's house to sit. But because of the existence of Second Sister-in-law, Lin Qing He wasn't interested in going there and stayed with Zhou Qing Bai.
"Almost forgot." Lin Qing He suddenly remembered and took the transistor radio out of the space. This was originally intended for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. But after returning, she forgot to take it out. She looked at Zhou Qing Bai, "How to explain?"
"Just left it in the bag and forgot it." Zhou Qing Bai said without paying much heed.
Lin Qing He nodded. Then she asked Zhou Qing Bai to search for a channel to listen to. Zhou Qing Bai adjusted it, and the couple started listening to the radio.
After eight o'clock, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou came back from outside. They noticed a transistor in the hall. The eyes of the two elderly people were bright.
However, youngest son and his wife closed their doors and blew the lights out, so they pushed down the question until the next day.
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Zhou Qing Bai got up first the next day. Lin Qing He was still sleeping when he got up.
She was tossed around by him last night and was currently snoozing under the covers.
Mother Zhou whispered: "Qing Bai, who owns this transistor radio?"
"My wife bought it for you and Father but forgot to take it out in the bag. I remembered it last night." Zhou Qing Bai answered after hearing this.
"There...There's no need to spend this money." Mother Zhou was over the moon hearing this but her mouth expressed embarrassment.
A transistor radio was a rare thing.
"Life over there isn't easy. Why spend this money?" Father Zhou said with his hands behind his back.
He naturally felt that this transistor radio was too precious. Still, he felt compared to such precious radio, it was better to keep the money for life.
After all, it wasn't a must buy.
"It's okay. It didn't cost much. Since it's bought, use it." Zhou Qing Bai said.
Then he made his parents think about food.
Mother Zhou said, "Your wife hasn't woken up yet."
"Warm it in a pot later and let her eat after she wakes up." Zhou Qing Bai replied.
He indulged himself last night on New Year's Day. When his parents came back last night, they both hadn't slept yet.
Stopping and resting, they played until about eleven o'clock before going to bed. It certainly had tired his wife. She won't get up so quickly.
"Is she not feeling well?" Mother Zhou asked in concern.
"It's nothing. Studying drained the brain." Zhou Qing Bai said calmly.
"When I and your father go over there, I will buy more pig brains and stew it for your wife and Da Wa." Mother Zhou stated.
Zhou Qing Bai nodded. So they ate first.
After eating, Zhou Qing Bai didn't go out and went into the room to read the newspaper.
Lin Qing He didn't wake up until almost half-past eight and saw Zhou Qing Bai reading the newspaper next to her. She asked, "What time is it?"
"Half-past eight." Zhou Qing Bai said: "Get up to eat?"
"I want to sleep again." Lin Qing He said lazily.
It seems that since she came, she had never slept in again? In the past, she basically slept in until 12 o'clock on vacation.
Now, this habit was satisfying.
"Go to sleep. I will call you when Xiao Mei is here." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
Lin Qing He thought about it and dropped the idea. She got up to wash and went to the kitchen to grab food from the pot.
Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin were the first to come. They arrived at ten o'clock. They brought the youngest daughter over. They didn't bring the three older ones. They sent them to stay with their granduncle.
In the evening when they go home, they'll pick them up.
"Mother, take your little granddaughter around. These three packets of sweets are for my three sisters-in-law. One for each family." Zhou Xiao Mei said.
"No need to buy sweets" Mother Zhou responded.
"It's already bought. It's nothing." Zhou Xiao Mei didn't mind: "By the way, where is my father?"
"Grab the transistor radio and went out. Still, haven't come back yet." Mother Zhou gave a frustrated laugh.
That wicked old man said that it costs money and didn't need to buy this transistor radio. In fact, he extremely liked it. He heard that Fourth's wife bought it for them, so he asked his youngest son to teach him how to use it. Then he went out to show off.
He hadn't come back yet.
"Bought a transistor radio?" Zhou Xiao Mei exclaimed in surprise.
"Your fourth sister-in-law bought it." Mother Zhou smiled.
"Mother, to have such a daughter-in-law like my fourth sister-in-law, you must have accumulated a blessing in your last life. One can outmatch other family's few." Zhou Xiao Mei grinned.
"You're such a chatterbox." Lin Qing He amusedly reprimanded.
"You guys sit. I will take little Nan Nan out for a walk." Mother Zhou said.
She took her granddaughter out. She had also taken the candies for the other three families. It was a show of her thought.
"Why didn't you bring Cheng Cheng and the others?" Lin Qing He turned to Zhou Xiao Mei.
"Too lazy. I don't want to cycle another bike. It's fine to let them go to their granduncle's side." Zhou Xiao Mei said.
One bike can't seat so many.
Lin Qing He smiled and said to Su Da Lin, "Brother-in-law, is your job still stable?"
"No...not sta...stable." Su Da Lin shook his head.
Since last year, the situation in the factory had been relatively so-so. Although Su Da Lin had a stutter, he understood.
He estimated that the factory might close down in the future, even if it won't happen so quickly.
"Since it's not stable, better think of a retreat earlier." Lin Qing He suggested, "Do you want to go to the capital and have a try?"
"How's...how's Fourth brother's shop...doing?" Su Da Lin looked at Zhou Qing Bai.
"Not bad." Zhou Qing Bai replied: "If this side can't work out, you can go over to that side."
"If you want to go over, please tell me in advance. Business shop and a house can be found in advance." Lin Qing He said: "By the way, accommodation won't cost anything. Qing Bai and I found a place for Father and Mother. It's spacious. The rent remains the same anyway. You can live with Father and Mother."
"This...I...can't really." Su Da Lin uttered embarrassedly.
"No need to be shy. If you don't want to live there, we'll still bring Father and Mother over. It's still that price. It doesn't make any difference if you live there as well. At that time, Qing Bai and I will check around for you. See if there is any shop in the area. If there is, then it's perfect," Lin Qing He responded.
The house with a yard she bought with Zhou Qing Bai was still some distance away from the dumpling shop. It would take about forty minutes to walk. Not close at all.
Normally they would have to consider the distance away from Father Zhou and Mother Zhou.
So Lin Qing He felt that it would be best for Zhou Xiao Mei's family to live there.
She can't really lend her the shop. She wanted to open another shop. However, the accommodation was no problem. In the future, she can buy a house and move out.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, when are you and Fourth Brother going to bring Father and Mother over?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.
"This summer vacation." Lin Qinghe said.
"So fast?" Zhou Xiao Mei was surprised.
Lin Qing He smiled and looked at the couple and said: "My career is stable. Your fourth brother's income is also steady. There is no problem bringing them over this year."
"Fourth Sister-in-law, I have discussed with Da Lin. Can we move over this year?" Zhou Xiao Mei bit her lips and questioned.
"Of course you can." Lin Qing He looked at them and continued, "The kids' education won't be a problem. I will handle this for you. I think business is very reliable. After all, Brother-in-law got good culinary skills. But for specific parts, you have to try it yourself."
"Wait...Wait for when Father and Mother...go over, we will...go...together...together with them." Su Da Lin nodded.
"That's all right. Pack everything when that time comes. We will come to pick up Father and Mother, and then help you carry some of the things." Lin Qing He smiled.
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Since the decision was to go over, it went without saying a shop was needed.
"I will keep an eye for a shop for you. If there is something suitable, I will arrange it for you. It will be fine to pay the rent a few months in advance. But in my opinion, the best path is to buy it directly." Lin Qing He said.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, did you buy the shop yourself or rent it?" Zhou Xiao Mei whispered.
Lin Qing He grinned. Looking at her and Su Da Lin: "I'll tell you, but don't tell anyone about it. That shop, your brother and I spent our entire fortune and bought it.
"You really bought it?" Zhou Xiao Mei exclaimed.
Su Da Lin wasn't surprised. After all, their household registration was moved to the capital. They will stay in the capital in the future. It was also necessary to buy a shop there to run it well.
"En." Lin Qing He nodded.
"How much?" Zhou Xiao Mei could not help ask.
"Three thousand or so." Lin Qing He answered.
"That expensive?" Zhou Xiao Mei was stunned. In the past few years, she and Su Da Lin had gathered small savings. For a family to have around 3,000 yuans, it was definitely quite an achievement. They never thought that a shop in the capital was this much.
"Our shop is a duplex. It got a second floor on the top that can be used as a living space. You can rent a smaller one. A bun shop doesn't need to be too big. People can eat it on the road." Lin Qing He stated: "But I still think it's better to be bigger. If it's not a duplex, it can decrease to two thousand yuans."
"Let's rent it first." Zhou Xiao Mei shook her head.
Lin Qing He didn't persuade them anymore. When they see the benefits, they'll want to buy it.
"By the way, my third brother is going to buy a shop in the city. Do have you any suggestions?" Lin Qing He asked.
After all, both of them live in the city. They were relatively familiar.
"Brother-in-law is going to open a shop in the city?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked in surprise.
"Yeah, he plans to open one this year." Lin Qing He nodded, "I wanted to suggest that if you weren't going to go to the capital."
"But what is he going to sell?" Zhou Xiao Mei could not help utter.
"Whatever edible in the countryside. Why can't it be sold?" Lin Qing He said.
"I... I'm going to find... my Aunt and ask... ask." Su Da Lin said.
He really didn't know much about this. But his Aunt must know. After all, her information was relatively up-to-date.
"Then I must trouble you, Brother-in-law." Lin Qing He nodded.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, is opening a shop now that good?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.
"I don't know how to explain. All in all, it will be a popular industry in the next few years." Lin Qing He smilingly responded.
In the early 1980s, the street stalls were very popular. After the mid-1980s, self-employment was the norm. It can continue until the 1990s. Now they open a shop and operate well, they will become established shops by then. Would the business do badly?
Around eleven o'clock, Eldest Sister, Eldest Brother-in-law, Second Sister and Second Brother-in-law came.
Eldest Sister had brought her 17-year-old third daughter, named Xu Sheng Mei. She was pretty looking.
It's just her courage was a little small. She didn't dare to look at people when speaking. Her eyes were wandering around and her gaze was dodging. Even if they were a stranger, why would such a big girl, be scared of coming to her uncle's house?
"Sheng Mei, come. Have sweets." However, it wasn't her daughter. Lin Qing He just entertained her and didn't dare to say anything more. She passed her two sweets to eat.
"Thank you, Aunt." Xu Sheng Mei said shyly.
"Qing He, I heard that Qing Bai's Dumpling Shop is doing well. My family's girl is nimble. I was thinking since she got nothing to do at home, how about bringing her to the capital to help out?" Eldest Sister spoke: "You don't need to pay her. It's enough to just let this girl go over and help."
Lin Qing He glanced at Xu Sheng Mei. Xu Sheng Mei's face was flushed and didn't give any explanation.
But really, Lin Qing He's shop had one vacancy. The clothing shop got to have two people keeping watch. It wasn't sufficient to rely on one.
Lin Qing He had originally planned to go to the capital city to find another one. Still, it was her niece, so Lin Qing He was also willing to promote her.
"Sheng Mei is a little shy, I'm worried she can't serve the guests." Lin Qing He expressed with a smile.
"It doesn't matter if she can't serve. Just let her wash the dishes like Er Ni." Eldest Sister replied.
Obviously, she heard it from Eldest Sister-in-law at old Zhou's house.
Eldest Sister-in-law took into observation that she had brought Xu Sheng Mei over, so how could she not know her intentions? Naturally, she will mention it.
Lin Qing He didn't bring up selling clothes even when they assumed they'll be working in a dumpling shop.
However, Lin Qing He didn't intend to say it. When they reached the capital, they'll naturally know.
"Can Sheng Mei read?" Lin Qing He continued asking.
"No...no." Xu Sheng Mei's face flushed a little more.
Not all mothers were like Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law, who were willing to let their daughters go to school.
Of course, under her exaggeration, both Third Brother Lin and Third Sister-in-law Lin were willing to let their girls study, even for a few years. At least better than being illiterate.
"Since no, then the salary will be less than Er Ni's. Don't find it strange. Er Ni is a literate student. She will have to record bills and calculate things. Her work will be much more than you." Lin Qing He straightforwardly told.
"She won't. It's all good that you are willing to bring her there. Without pay is fine." Eldest Sister hurriedly interjected.
Lin Qing He smiled and said, "No payment won't happen. The salary she desired will be paid to Sheng Mei. However, Sheng Mei, you got to be bolder. You're a big girl now. Being so beautiful, be more generous."
Xu Sheng Mei pursed her mouth. She raised her face and said: "Aunt, I...I will do my best."
Lin Qing He nodded, "If you don't understand, just ask me."
Second Sister opened her mouth with slight embarrassment, "Qing He, do you need a boy over there?"
Hearing this, Lin Qing He laughed and answered, "I do. Who do you plan to recommend to me, Second Sister?"
Lin Qing He was willing to promote and bring her her nephews and nieces over, as long as they were good.
When they step out, as long as they don't take a crooked road, they won't do badly.
"What do you think of my Hu Zi?" Second Sister did not expect her to agree, so she quickly said.
Second Sister didn't plan to do this and didn't know there was a staff shortage. She felt that boys were clumsy. What could he do?
So she didn't even bring him here.
However, her heart slightly moved at this moment.
The Lu Zi she mentioned was her third son. He ranked third in the family. The eldest was a son. The second was a daughter. This Lu Zi was ranked third. This year, he was also seventeen years old. Born the same year as Xu Sheng Me. Just younger than Xu Sheng Mei by one month.
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"That kid is bigger than his brother. He's also quite strong. Can't do fine work, but he can do all the rest of the chores." Second Sister stated.
Lin Qing He had some impression. This nephew, Hu Zi. had once brought a basket of fish over. He caught it by himself and then sent it over here.
He was only thirteen years old then. In a blink, four years have passed. He was certainly tall.
Lin Qing He didn't mind bringing more people.
Because the place was spacious enough. Also, it was just one more person eating. After going over there, there were many things to do.
For example, Er Ni and Xu Sheng Mei watch the shop. As for the boy, Hu Zi, he can go out to set up a street stall. Not wasting any labor.
"If he is free these two days, let him come over and sit down with me. I will treat him to sweets." Lin Qing He didn't give a clear answer. She had to take a look first.
"Okay. I'll let him come over tomorrow." Second Sister was delighted.
The children hadn't come back this year There were many seats at home, so lunch was eaten at this side.
After eating, Eldest Sister and Second Sister sat for a while before going to the old Zhou's house.
Once the two sisters and brothers-in-law have left, Zhou Xiao Mei asked in confusion: "Fourth Sister-in-law, do you need so many people in the dumpling shop?"
"None of them are going to the dumpling shop. I plan to take samples to the garment factory this year and ask the garment factory to make some new clothes for me. Then I'll open a clothes shop." Lin Qing He replied.
Zhou Xiao Mei's expression revealed her surprise: "Fourth Sister-in-law, do you want to open a clothing store yourself?" Her fourth sister-in-law was too tough!
"Your fourth brother is making progress now. I can't lag behind him, otherwise, it'll easy for the pretty rich ladies from the capital to hook him. What am I to do? I have to make a living for myself." Lin Qing He answered.
Zhou Qing Bai looked helpless.
Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin both laughed.
"Qing Bai, what wrong have you done to your wife?" Mother Zhou's face changed and said at once.
"Mother, I haven't." Zhou Qing Bai answered powerlessly.
"Yes, you haven't. It's just someone aimed for you. Mother, once you're there, you can have to an eye out., you almost lost me and the three grandsons." Lin Qing He told Mother Zhou.
Mother Zhou, who was fooled silly, hurriedly asked, "What happened?"
"Wife." Looking at his wife, Zhou Qing Bai didn't know whether to cry or laugh.
Lin Qing He gave him an eye-roll and said, "The one called Zhang Mei He. Do you think I forgot? She even went to your store to find you. If I just happened to adjust my class and encounter it, huh!"
Pulling out old accounts was what a woman is best at. She was no exception.
Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin were both stunned. Mother Zhou was so anxious, she hit her son: "You ... you want to anger Mother to death? You're not living well with your wife and your children and...instead..."
"Mother, calm down." Despite bringing it up, Lin Qing He was not willing to let her own man receive a beating. She helped Mother Zhou back to her seat and said: "That incident has passed. That woman had already married. I'm just letting you know. If Qing Bai dared to do me wrong, I won't forgive him. There is no turning back on my end. Also the three sons, old Zhou Family can forget about having any of them. All change to my surname, Lin."
Mother Zhou hurriedly comforted: "Da Wa's mother, don't be angry. What kind of personality Qing Bai has, we all know. He definitely dare not to do you wrong. If no,t I will be the first to not spare him!"
Lin Qing He spoke: "Today, I went along with Elder Sister and Second Sister and let Sheng Mei and Hu Zi go over. Second Sister-in-law mentioned Liu Ni going over and I didn't agree. I don't know if it will be bad."
"No big deal. Your shop, you see fit how it is managed. Who can say anything." Mother Zhou hurriedly assured.
"Second Sister-in-law wants Liu Ni to go over?" Zhou Xiao Mei was shocked and rolled her eyes: "Second Sister-in-law's face is too big. What's Liu Ni's virtue? The last time she ran to the city and ate two meals at my place. After finishing, she wiped her mouth and ran away!"
It didn't matter if she didn't help wash the dishes and sweep the floor or anything, but that attitude. Zhou Xiao Mei can't tolerate it. Later, Zhou Liu Ni went over a few times, Zhou Xiao Mei simply let her go without even having her stay for a meal.
She had her nose up high on her face, how could she, her aunt be polite? Treating everyone like fool?
"Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law don't recommend letting Liu Ni go." Lin Qing He nodded.
"All of them live there. Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law are right. Mother, don't stir trouble, understand? With a filial daughter-in-law like Fourth-sister-in-law, the rest of your life is guaranteed. If you start something, I won't agree." Zhou Xiao Mei directed at her own mother.
She knew what kind of personality her mother has.
Mother Zhou became meek. Lin Qing He took over and said: "Mother is thinking on my behalf. When we are at that side in the future, raise two more chickens, Mother. I prefer to eat Mother's chicken. The soup stewed with it is delicious. "
"That's definitely no problem." Mother Zhou quickly agreed.
"Is the place big enough?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.
"Enough. There is still a piece of land. If you want to eat something, you can grow some yourself or you can raise chickens." Lin Qing He nodded.
"That's right. Da Lin and I have both decided that we will go with you and Father this summer. At that time, we will live with you and Father." Zhou Xiao Mei said.
"Really decided?" Mother Zhou was ecstatic and uttered.
"En, it's decided." Zhou Xiao Mei confirmed.
"Great! Great! Go over there. With more people, there will be more care." Mother Zhou said with satisfaction.
Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin didn't go back to the city until after three o'clock. Su Da Lin couldn't win against his mother-in-law's enthusiasm and took a chicken back.
In the evening, Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law came to visit.
Second Sister-in-law didn't come over. Thinking about this, it was clear today's matter made her angry. Lin Qing He didn't care.
It was her own store. She can recruit whoever she wants or not. Even if Mother Zhou, who was her mother-in-law, opens her mouth, it was useless. Let alone a sister-in-law.
"Why didn't Second Sister-in-law come over." Still, Lin Qing He put up a facade and asked.
"The smile on her face today was forced." Eldest Sister-in-law mentioned helplessly.
"Who would spoil her. It's your shop. You call over whoever you want. Don't bother with her." Third Sister-in-law said sharply.
Lin Qing He also responded: "We're all one family. How can I not want our family to do well? In the future, it will be the world of these young people. They will be able to take care of each other in the future. I heard Xiao Mei mention today that the girl often goes over to the city. And that she also dump the bowls after finish eating."
It wasn't gossiping about Zhou Liu Ni. It's just that this girl was too shameless. Second Sister-in-law still acted like her daughter was great. It'll be strange if Lin Qing He was polite to her. Who didn't have a temper?
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Second Sister's Hu Zi came over the next day.
At the age of seventeen, he was almost 1.73 meters. It wasn't short at this time but compared with her sons, it wasn't that tall.
Still, he was still growing. He will definitely be tall in the future.
Lin Qing He smilingly welcomed, "Have you eaten?"
"I have. Aunt, you don't need to busy yourself." Hu Zi said with a little embarrassment.
"I heard from your mother that she wants you to go to the capital with your uncle and me. But that's what your mother's intention. Aunt wants to hear your own wishes." Lin Qing He expressed.
"Aunt, I want to go." Hu Zi answered, "Although I have only studied for a few years. I don't have high knowledge, but I will do whatever you ask me to do."
Lin Qing He smiled: "Then if I let you go to set up a stall, would you be afraid of losing face?"
It wasn't respectable to set up a street stall.
"What's there to be afraid of? I had even taken fish to the city to sell. The business is pretty good, but there are too few fish." Hu Zi responded.
This kid was tanned. One look and it was apparent he hanged out outside a lot.
Lin Qing He merrily said, "Since you are willing to go, there is no problem."
She told Hu Zi the time of departure, and then let him stay for lunch. Hu Zi didn't stay and went back.
Zhou Qing Bai said: "Not a bad kid."
Lin Qing He grinned and nodded: "He is a nice young lad."
This son of Second Sister won't do badly in the future. That if he was lead on the right path.
So the quota was decided. This time she goes back to the capital, she'll bring Zhou Er Ni, Xu Sheng Mei, and Hu Zi.
As for what Second Sister-in-law thought, Lin Qing He wasn't interested.
On the seventh day, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai called Third Brother Lin along and came to the city.
Lin Qing He first came to find Shen Yu and settled the account from the end of the last year. Then came to find Su Da Lin with Zhou Qing Bai and Third Brother Lin.
"Da Lin, watching the children at home. I will take them over to Aunt's place." Zhou Xiao Mei said.
"Alright." Su Da Lin nodded.
Zhou Xiao Mei brought her fourth brother, her fourth sister-in-law, and Third Brother Lin to find Su Da Lin's Aunt.
Aunt Su said: "You're here at the right time."
It was most certainly the right time. One of her old classmates had two twin sons. Both sons were promising. The two brothers were all admitted to the university during the first college exam. They will graduate this year. What's it was arranged for them to go to the provincial city. They will settle down there and work there.
So they wanted to sell their property here and bring their parents over.
The property here was pretty good. Although it didn't have a large backyard, it was relatively spacious. If one renovates it themself, the family can live in it.
"The price isn't very cheap. The asking price is 700 yuan, but I think it can be bargained down a bit." Aunt Su told.
Seven hundred yuans?
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai looked at each other. If this were compared with the capital, it wasn't expensive at all.
Third Brother Lin bit his lips. 700 yuan. It wasn't cheap at all.
They went over. The two college students and their parents were present.
The next step was to look at the house.
Both Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He thought it was pretty good after checking it out. Although it was counted as one, inside was divided into two rooms. The outside one wasn't too big. Still, doing business wasn't a big problem.
After all, it was only temporary. They can buy another when they have money.
"Seven hundred yuan isn't too much. We're selling it a little bit rushed. If not, another fifty yuan would be added." The eldest son said.
Lin Qing He didn't say anything. After all, the house was indeed good and the location was good.
She looked at Third Brother Lin and asked, "What do you think?"
"It's too expensive." Third Brother Lin couldn't help uttering.
"It's not expensive. When my father and mother built up this house, it cost a lot. With how good the situation is now, it may increase in the future." The second son said.
"If you want it, we can settle it today. If you don't want it, maybe someone else will come and see it tomorrow." The eldest son continued on.
Lin Qing He glanced at her younger brother, and said, "Then can you see if it can be cheaper? No matter how much cheaper, we can come to an agreement today. How about it?"
The two brothers looked at each other. Then they offered another twenty yuan cheaper. Can't be any less.
So this livable shop was bought for six hundred and eighty yuan. There was already someone on duty at the Housing Management Bureau. The transfer happened at once and the shop was owned by the Third Brother Lin.
Tomorrow Third Brother Lin will go clean up the property and let the previous family live for another day today. The brothers will take their parents to the provincial city by a bus tomorrow.
"Tomorrow you come by yourself. We won't accompany you." Lin Qing He said to Third Brother Lin.
"Sister, I'm afraid I won't pay you back so soon." Third Brother Lin nodded.
"Don't worry about it." Lin Qing He didn't care and emotionally remarked: "This shop is really cheap."
Third Brother Lin uttered in disbelief: "It's not cheap either."
It was because he made a lot last year. If not, how can the family possibly take out any money?
"Don't be silly. This shop is bought. Do your best and you won't do badly, right?" Lin Qing He said.
Third Brother Lin nodded.
The next day he came over and collected the key. He also changed the lock by himself. Then he started cleaning the shop himself.
Third Brother Lin took in the shop. Although the shop was a bit expensive, his heart was filled with joy.
This was his shop. He never thought that he would be able to buy a shop in the city.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai left on the tenth of January.
Together with them were Zhou Er Ni, Xu Sheng Mei, and Hu Zi.
Eldest Sister-in-law, Eldest Brother, Eldest Sister, and Second Sister came to the city to see them off. They also instructed the children to be obedient.
Only when the bus left, did Eldest Sister-in-law and others turned to go home. It was then, they saw Zhou Liu Ni who was hiding.
"Liu Ni, why are you here?" Eldest Sister-in-law asked.
"I just came over to witness how biased my fourth aunt is!" Said Zhou Liu Ni and ran away.
"This child!" Eldest Sister-in-law frowned.
"Where are you running off to? You have to go back." Eldest Brother spoke.
They let Eldest Sister and Second Sister go back first. Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law searched for Zhou Liu Ni for more than an hour. They came up empty. Once they got home, they found that Zhou Liu Ni got home at an unknown time.
Zhou Liu even complained: "Eldest Uncle, what were you doing? I walked all the way and you still hadn't caught up. Did you deliberately avoid me to not let me catch a ride? Our family also has a share of this bike!"
This made the normally even-tempered Eldest Sister-in-law mad.
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Back to Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai's side. They arrived in the capital a few days later.
None of Zhou Kai and his brothers came to pick them up. They didn't know they were coming back at this time.
The couple took their nieces and nephew back to the apartment. It was easy to get, just required a few bus changing
"Finally arrived." Lin Qing He breathed a sigh of relief when she reached the apartment building.
Zhou Kai and his brothers weren't home. Since they weren't at home, they must be in the dumpling shop. The shop should be opened at this time.
"Aunt, you have a TV?" Hu Zi said with bright eyes.
"Yes." Lin Qing He smiled: "You can watch it if you want in the evening."
"Fourth Aunt, where are Da Wa and the others?" Er Ni asked.
"At this moment, they should be at the dumpling shop," Lin Qing He said.
She went to check next door. Aunt Ma wasn't at home. So the dumpling shop had opened.
"The three of you get ready. We're taking a bath in the bathhouse first." Lin Qing He said.
The first thing she wanted to do when she came back here was to take a shower. After washing up, it'll feel more comfortable.
Zhou Qing Bai prepared and grabbed his clothes. Lin Qing He took her nieces to the women's bathhouse, while Zhou Qing Bai took Hu Zi to the men's bathhouse.
At the appointed time, they came out. They felt more energetic and cleaner.
"Let's eat at the dumpling shop," Lin Qing He declared.
Zhou Kai and his brothers had already opened the business. They were all busy. Old Wang and Aunt Ma were also present.
"Back?" Aunt Ma welcomed with a grin.
"On such cold weather, you're not using warm water to wash?" Lin Qing He said.
"I have. Won't get cold." Aunt Ma merrily answered.
"I bought an extra jar of vanishing cream. Aunt, use it later." Lin Qing He continued.
"There' no need" Aunt Ma responded at once.
"There is. On such freezing weather, it's hard on Aunt." Lin Qing He said. Then she greeted old Wang, and introduced him to TueZhou Er Ni and others: "This is your fourth uncle's godfather. Also, your brother Kai and the others' god-grandfather. You can call Grandfather Wang."
Zhou Er Ni, Hu Zi, and Xu Sheng Mei called Grandfather Wang.
Old Wang smiled and nodded.
"This is our warm-hearted old neighbor, Aunt Ma, you have to call Granny Ma." Lin Qing He introduced.
They also politely greeted.
Aunt Ma smiled and said, "These are?"
"This is Er Ni, my eldest sister-in-law's second daughter. This is Sheng Mei, my eldest sister's daughter. This lad is Hu Mi, my second sister's son." Lin Qing He smiled: "I plan to open another shop, a clothing store. I'll let them go and watch it for me when the time comes."
These words were to assure Aunt Ma and also clarifying to Zhou Er Ni and others.
Obviously, Zhou Er Ni and the others were surprised.
"I'll tell you when we go back. I'm tired after sitting in the train for so long. Eat first," Lin Qing He said.
Zhou Kai gave his cousins dumplings.
Zhou Kai was younger than Zhou Er Ni. However, he was a bit older than Hu Zi and Xu Sheng Mei, despite the three being the same age.
Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He also had dumplings.
After getting off the train and taking a shower, a bowl of hot dumplings couldn't be any more satisfying
"Father, Mother, you didn't say anything in advance. It's too late to buy a quilt." Zhou Xuan stated, "They'll have to live in the guest house."
"Your dad brought a quilt and a mattress. Quite handy for Er Ni and Sheng Mei to use. Later, you bring all the stuff over here. As for Hu Zi, he can squeeze with you to sleep." Lin Qing He arranged.
The dumpling shop just happened to fit two people and no more. The arrangement was arranged for Er Ni and Sheng Mei. It was still considered spacious.
As for at home, it'll be her three boys and Hu Zi. With the four of them, it was actually a bit crowded. Well, there were boys, it didn't matter if it was crowded.
"Your fourth uncle knows all the neighbors around here. Don't be afraid. It will be locked when we go back at night. You go to the second floor to go to bed early. Your fourth uncle will come and open the door early tomorrow morning." Lin Qing He said.
They were both seventeen or eighteen-year-old girls, so there was no need to be so cautious.
Another thing was that Zhou Qing Bai was a likable person. He got along well with the neighbors around the shop. Later, he will give the neighbors a heads-up. If something really happens, who can ignore it? People at this time were still very enthusiastic.
"Okay." Zhou Er Ni kept in mind.
While Xu Sheng Mei was pining for TV at home. She had never watched TV before.
Old Wang didn't stay much longer. He went back at around seven o'clock.
The dumpling shop did not close until eight o'clock.
The whole family returned home then. They watched TV as they ate oranges. It was until after nine o'clock when Zhou Kai and Hu Zi carried Zhou Er Ni and Xu Sheng Mei's clothes and cotton quilts to the dumpling shop.
The dumpling shop was just over ten minutes' walk from here. Very close.
"Sister Er Ni, don't be afraid when living here. Early tomorrow, the shop will be open." Zhou Kai said.
"Not afraid." Zhou Er Ni smiled.
When they came to the dumpling shop for dinner, she and Xu Sheng Mei had gone up to the second floor first and cleaned it. Although it was very simple and only had a wooden bed, it won't be cold with a mattress on the floor and a quilt on top.
Hot water bottles, enamel cups, etc., were all newly bought for them.
To put it bluntly, such accommodation conditions were much better than at home.
"The TV just now was so interesting." Xu Sheng Mei said.
Zhou Er Ni didn't pay much mind: "Go to bed early. We need to get up early tomorrow and go that side to clean up the shop."
Tonight, her fourth aunt said that they brought so many people here to watch another shop, not for the dumpling shop.
"En." Xu Sheng Mei nodded and the two cousins went to bed.
At home, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were also tired. Lin Qing He still had a lot to do tomorrow, so they went to bed first.
As for the few boys outside, they didn't pay any heed to them. Because Hu Zi found the TV interesting Zhou Kai and his brothers joined him until ten o'clock before calling it a day.
Zhou Qing Bai went to the shop early the next morning. Lin Qing He didn't sleep in and got up at six o'clock. Since the new semester starts tomorrow, she got a lot of work today.
Over at the shop, she left it to her nephews and nieces to clean up. She took the cloth and came to look for a retired female worker in the community.
She got a good relationship with Aunt Ma and was introduced by Aunt Ma.
"These clothes, go by my size. I don't know if you can produce it witin three days?" Lin Qing He passed a design sketch.
These were the clothes she drew when she was in her hometown. The size and so on were all in one size.
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This design sketch wasn't her original creation.
Her strength wasn't in clothes, but it was based on the new styles of new clothes in the south and the Hai City. These were relatively new.
The most important thing was that although it was fresh, it will not exceed the bottom line aesthetic of this era.
According to Lin Qing He's own aesthetics, it was definitely not sufficient. She wanted to design strapless ones, but would this era wear them?
Even with the reform, it will still be criticized to death.
This clothes maker was called old Madam Xu. After examining the drawings, she said: "These clothes are wonderful. It must look good once it's complete." Then she promised: "No problem. You can get it in three days."
Lin Qing He handed it to her.
She left the clothes-making to old Madam Xu. If it was done well this time, there will be many more behind and also meaning she will let old Madam Xu do it all.
The elderly woman was happy to earn a little money to help out her family.
Lin Qing He came over to here clothing store.
Zhou Er Ni, Hu Zi, and Xu Sheng Mei were all swift. Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai also came to help out. They were almost done cleaning. It was nice and clean.
Lin Qing He told them to start making small things, such as paper cranes, and then hanging them as charm decorations.
Then prepared some flowers in flowerpots. They basically have to decorate the shop.
"Mom, it's just a shop. Do you still need to do this? Isn't this too appreciating finer point?" Zhou Xuan said with a smile.
"What appreciating finer point? We're not open yet. Since we're idle, we got to find something to do to cure it." Lin Qing He answered without a care.
It was 1981. Her appreciation for finer things had begun to show up. Unlike before, where she didn't dare to touch the edge.
"Would you like to get a fish tank?" Zhou Gui Lai asked with anticipating eyes.
"Forget the fish tank." Lin Qing He mentally vowed, wait until later and she'll arrange a fish tank for home.
"Then cut out some more window paper?" Zhou Er Ni suggested.
"The window paper is needed. Third, don't you have colored pens? Go back and grab them to use. Draw some rabbits, giraffes, pandas, etc., and stick them to the wall with glue." Lin Qing He ordered.
Her shop wasn't selling men's clothing, only sells women's clothing. Naturally, she wants to dress up the shop better. Can't be helped, who made women all visual creatures?
With Lin Qing He's instruction, they began to work.
In the afternoon, Lin Qing He gave them the rest of the day off. She got Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai to take their cousins around. After all, classes will start tomorrow.
As for the eldest, Zhou Kai. After his father came back and took over the dumpling shop, he went to look for his classmate. The one named Weng Guo Liang and went to play basketball. He had lunch with him outside and didn't come back.
Lin Qing He didn't stop him either. After all, this summer vacation, this kid was going to enter the military academy. It will be difficult for him to have such leisure time in the future.
So she didn't stop him this semester. He was seventeen. A big kid.
He was more than 1.8 meters tall. About two or three centimeters taller than his father.
Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai took their cousins around until about five o'clock before returning.
Hu Zi's eyes were shining. Even Zhou Er Ni and Xu Sheng Mei. They weren't tired at all.
"Hurry up, wash your hands, and prepare to eat." Lin Qing He said.
"It's Fourth Uncle cooking now?" Zhou Er Ni pursed her lips and smiled.
"Yeah." Zhou Qingbai responded and put the last dish on the table.
Old Wang also came over to eat. A large table was full of people. It was very lively.
"Old man(respectful tone), I'm going to the bathhouse later, do you want to go?" Zhou Kai turned to his god-grandfather and asked.
Old Wang replied: "I'll go." It was very comfortable to take a bath.
"Do you want to go?" Zhou Kai asked the others.
"Go." Zhou Xuan nodded.
"I won't go. I went yesterday." Hu Zi answered.
"Then you go back to watch TV with your cousins. I also want to go." Zhou Gui said.
After eating, they went back to get their clothes and went to the bathhouse. Hu Zi went back with them. Xu Sheng Mei and Zhou Er Ni hurriedly washed the dishes and cleaned up. Then they followed them back.
They all went back to watch TV. Although Zhou Er Ni knew she to be hardworking, she wanted to watch TV since she didn't have any chores.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai weren't in a hurry to go back. The couple went to the movie.
This was free time for the couple. Whether it was Lin Qing He or Zhou Qing Bai, they enjoyed the moment together.
"Is it tiring to open a clothing store?" Zhou Qing Bai asked when they came out of the cinema.
Lin Qing He laughed and said, "What's so tiring? I got the few of them to do the work. I just went to find someone to make clothes."
Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
"It's almost time to go back. I got work tomorrow." Lin Qing He stated.
Although work was a little tiring, Lin Qing He felt it was very fulfilling. Not one bit was wasted at all.
It was only after nine o'clock when they got home.
Because the adults hadn't come back, they kept on watching TV.
"Sheng Mei, it's time to go back." Zhou Er Ni got up and said.
"Mhmm." Xu Sheng Mei nodded quickly.
Zhou Kai and Hu Zi sent them back to the dumpling shop and then came back.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai finished washing their faces.
When Zhou Kai came back, he said, "Dad, Mom, I went with god-grandfather to visit an old friend of his during Chinese New Year. As soon as I graduate this year, I will enter the military academy.
"God-grandpa's arrangement is right. Just listen to him." Lin Qing He responded.
As for Zhou Qing Bai, he said: "Continue to train tomorrow. Don't relax."
If he relaxes now, he will suffer in the future. When he goes to the army, people won't accept his instant promotion when he joins just because he went to Bei University as well as the military academy's golden aura.
Even with sufficient degree, his power value must also catch up.
Zhou Kai agreed.
"It's hard work for our eldest." Lin Qing He didn't say anything in front of him, but when they went back to their room, she whispered to Zhou Qing Bai as she laid on the bed.
After all, eldest was only seventeen years old. He was encouraged by her earlier in order to catch up with the first college entrance examination. Even now, he didn't have it easy.
Zhou Qing Bai didn't feel that his eldest son had it hard. It was much easier than his time back then.
And the conditions were much better. As long as he was willing to work hard, his future achievements won't do badly.
"He's a man. You should let him experience it." Zhou Qing Bai knew that his wife dotes her son, so he comforted.
Lin Qing He didn't say anything.
When it comes to children's education, even if they weren't willing to let go, they must let go.
When school started on the second day, she devoted her focus to the new semester.
ZhouKaiXuan and Zhou Gui Lai's schools also started at the same time.
Lin Qing He handed the clothing store over to Zhou Er Ni to handle. She believed she can learn to manage it.
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A new year, a new look. The opening of Bei University this year was renewed once again with vitality.
Because the first batch of students will graduate this summer!
Although Lin Qing He was now a foreign language teacher, her relationship with Wang Li remains the same.
Wang Li was also about to graduate this year. She applied to the school to teach in her city. The school had said that they would seriously consider it.
Moreover, with Wang Li's education, if she was to teach there, the achievements can be said to be extraordinary.
When Lin Qing He saw Wang Li this day, Wang Li was embarrassed.
"What's wrong?" Lin Qing He asked in perplexion.
Wang Li was a little embarrassed to say it. She pursed her lips and said: "Qing He, I...I seem to be pregnant."
Lin Qing He was taken aback for a moment, and then her face sank. She looked at her and said, "Wang Li, what is going on?"
Looking at her, Wang Li knew that she had misunderstood. She hurriedly clarified: "Don't overthink. I didn't do my man wrong. During New Year's Eve, my man brought our child here to accompany me."
"Huh." Lin Qing He breathed a sigh of relief. She was really scared to death just now. She thought her best friend had cheated.
She won't forgive that. This kind of thing was almost a matter of principle. There was no room for discussion.
"You didn't say it clearly." Lin Qing He frustratedly muttered.
Embarrassment still displayed on Wang Li's face, she asked, "Tell me, what am I to do?"
Lin Qing He smiled: "What what to do? This is a good thing. This year, your graduation and work arrangements are happening. This child has arrived at the right time. The flowers are blooming. Your man will be very happy. Then again, does he know?"
"Not yet. I only found out when I went to check yesterday." Wang Li replied.
This was really a big accident.
After giving birth to her first son, she really didn't plan to give birth again. However, the couple had ligated. They just remember to wear protection.
When we met that night, they forgot about this matter for a moment. It was almost like Zhou Xiao Mei, challenging their luck.
They thought it was just one night, won't be that lucky.
But who knew, it was such a coincidence.
At first, Wang Li didn't pay it any heed. Even when her period didn't come, she didn't place any importance since late by a few days was normal.
But it was late for several days.
Wang Li was a little scared in her heart, so she went to get a check-up.
The doctor said she was pregnant. Although the length was short, she was indeed pregnant.
Wang Li was like getting struck a bolt from out of the blue. She didn't want to have a baby, but who knew that she was pregnant!
Lin Qing He was dumbfounded when she saw her like this. Fortunately, Zhou Qing Bai didn't know, otherwise, he would be uncomfortable again. The guy had pined for a daughter for a very long time.
Yesterday, someone from their area came out carrying a little girl. She was about two or three years old. She was so cute. Zhou Qing Bai almost couldn't walk when he saw her.
Lin Qing He didn't dare to speak anymore.
"Qing He, this child, should I ..."
Before Wang Li's words were finished, Lin Qing He responded in displeasure: "If you come to ask me, then I won't agree with it. Since you have it, then it is your fate. Go with the flow, why abort it?. Eighteen years later, it will be a big lad or girl."
Wang Li sighed, "But it hurts to give birth."
"You think I haven't had a baby before. Didn't you keep praising my three boys? Whether you birth or not, it will always be like this. Add oil! I will get Qing Bai to grab a chicken and stew tomorrow when I go back today and bring you some chicken soup." Lin Qing He said.
"You already got three. Why do I feel like you are craving for one." Wang Li grinned.
Lin Qing He said: "I actually don't. It's my man who wants one. Give birth. If you don't want it after you give birth, then give it to me. I will definitely nurture an outstanding kid for you."
Wang Li chuckled. Lin Qing He said, "I'm serious. You don't know how much my man wants a daughter."
"I'll give birth later, do you want to be the godmother?" Wang Li smiled.
"Sure." Lin Qing He's eyes lit up and grinned: "Becoming a godchild is great. He's looking forward to having a daughter."
"What if it's a boy?" Wang Li didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"A boy is fine. If he doesn't want it, I want it. I don't mind having too many sons." Lin Qing He replied.
Wang Li pursed her lips in amusement.
So the matter was settled. With Lin Qing He's consultation, Wang Li didn't think about shadowless matter. She also didn't send her man a telegram. Wait until graduation this year, when he pick her up, she'll scare him to death.
See if he'll dare to test his luck in the future.
Lin Qing He treated her godson really well. She occasionally brought soups to Wang Li.
Lamb soup, ribs soup, chicken soup, etc., she always got a share.
As a result, Wang Li's complexion was extremely good when she was only one month pregnant.
At the same time, Lin Qing He's clothing store had officially opened.
She prepared for more than half a month.
Because Lin Qing He was very satisfied with this first set of clothes she ordered with old Madam Xu, she settled the money with old Madam Xu on the spot. Then she gave old Madam Xu another design sketch and asked her to continue to make these clothes.
Old Madam Xu received almost two yuan fee for a set of clothes. If Lin Qing He added the cost of fabric, a set of clothes would cost almost four yuan.
Such a set of clothes can be sold for eight yuan. The profit was almost split in half.
And because of the new style, someone will definitely buy it, even if it wasn't cheap.
Lin Qing He asked old Madam Xu to continue to make samples of other spring and summer clothes. She brought Zhou Qing Bai with her to the garment factory.
She contacted a manager of the garment factory and directly ordered a batch of such clothes.
After preparing for more than half a month, the first batch of clothes came out. They were dresses. This time, a total of 200 sets of such dresses were ordered.
Lin Qing He can also wear it. She tried it on for the first time. She had a tall figure, extraordinary temperament, and well-maintained skin.
Zhou Qing Bai became dazed from looking.
"Well?" Lin Qing He asked, spun around in front of her man like a butterfly.
"Pretty." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her seriously.
His wife had always been very good-looking. When she was dressed plainly, she was stood out. Now she was wearing this one-piece dress, it didn't need to be said.
"Mua." Lin Qing He held his face and pecked him. She smilingly said, "Reward you."
Then she showed it to the children. The children who watched TV together were surprised by the model, Lin Qing He.
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"Fourth Aunt, you look so pretty." Zhou Er Ni couldn't help but said with a look of surprise.
"So gorgeous." Xu Sheng Mei nodded with envy in her eyes.
"My uncle is blessed." Hu Zi is much simpler and blunt. Even when he came to the capital, he rarely saw anyone who can compare to this aunt of his.
"This woman should only exist in heaven. It's hard to come across a few in the human world." Zhou Xuan instantly recited.
"Bootlicker." Zhou Kai was disgusted.
"Second Brother, this is not called a bootlicking. This is called rainbowlicking." Zhou Gui Lai said.
"What do you guys mean? Which part of Second's words is wrong? Hu Zi, Sheng Mei, Er Ni, and others have good eyes. While you two are blind?" Lin Qing He told off.
"Mom, wear this kind of clothes tomorrow and walk around on the street. It's definitely living advertising. It's so outstanding. It will definitely have people come beating the shop's door down. Would you like me to come and help?" Zhou Xuan said.
"You two can forget." Lin Qing He said: "How many classes will you have tomorrow, Eldest?"
"One important one. I will head over after finishing." Zhou Kai nodded.
"Both of you try it. It's the average size. It can fit both of you." Lin Qing He gave her nieces a set.
Then she let them change in the room.
The two were worthy of being young girls. The effect was excellent after getting into it.
"Still can't compare to Aunt." Hu Zi looked at them and remarked.
The three Zhou boys stopped talking. Although it was indeed very good, they can't outshine their mother. They were inferior to their mother in temperament.
"Young and beautiful. How can they not compare? No eyesight." Lin Qing He said, and turned to the two girls: "Spin around."
Zhou Er Ni and Xu Sheng Mei both complied. Both looked wonderful.
"Alright. Go out in this tomorrow." Lin Qing He clapped her hands.
As for herself, forget it. She won't wear this. Just wear her normal stuff like before.
She let the girls discuss it by themselves. Lin Qing He went back to the room and changed out of the clothes. Seeing that she was about to fold up her clothes and take them back, Zhou Qing Bai spoke, "You look great in it."
"It is. I will ask old Madam Xu to make two different sets for me another day." Lin Qing He said.
These current dresses were all bulk-made. There were more than 200 sets of this. Currently, the factory was rushing to make two other summer styles for her.
Lin Qing He didn't like it because they were all batch-made and it was too easy to wear the same things as others.
Zhou Qing Bai responded: "Then ask old Madam Xu to make a few more pieces for you alone."
"Alright." Lin Qing He smiled and said, "I'll wear it for you to see."
There was a twinkle in Zhou Qing Bai's eyes.
The next day, the clothing store's business officially started.
During the previous idle time, the shabby clothing store was decorated by Hu Zi, Er Ni, and Sheng Mei into a lively place under the guidance of Lin Qing He.
At this time, the storefront really didn't have such an interior design. People who entered the store weren't only attracted by the clothes, but also by the shop.
At this time, it had entered February according to lunar, while the solar calendar, it was early March.
Although the weather was still a bit cold, it was okay to wear such spring clothes.
If it were in that(modern) time, there was no shortage of people who want style but over warmth. At most, they'll just add another jacket outside.
Still, this new style of dress still had to be bought.
On the first day, the business was fairly average. Around ten or so sets of dresses were sold. While on the second day, it became lively. Fame had spread. More than thirty sets were sold.
The business afterward was also very good.
So that it didn't take long for more than two hundred sets of clothes to run out.
Lin Qing He rode a bicycle to the garment factory to speed up the goods.
"How can it be that fast? With so many clothes, it will naturally take a lot of time. If you mind the slowness, then you can find other places to make the orders." The first time they met, the manager's attitude was still very good. But at this moment, his tone and expression changed.
Lin Qing He kept a smile on: "Since it's made here, then naturally we continue our cooperation."
Then she agreed on a time with him to pick up the clothes. Lin Qing He's face went dark after coming out of the garment factory.
When she came back, she found Zhou Qing Bai to talk about it.
"Then don't cooperate with him. Buy more sewing machines and find some like old Madam Xu to make clothes." Zhou Qing Bai said directly after hearing this.
Lin Qing He was shocked: "Open our own garment factory?"
"It's not opening a clothing factory. More like opening a small workshop and hiring some people to come over to work. I think he probably knows that your clothes are selling well and want to sell them by themselves." Zhou Qing Bai stated.
Lin Qing He's face blackened.
But really, the manager of the garment factory might really have this thought!
"I'll contact another garment factory for you. When the summer vacation is over, let's go buy some sewing machines back?" Zhou Qing Bai looked at her.
If one wants to buy a sewing machine here, it won't be that easy. One still needs a ticket, but you don't need it when you go to the south.
Having money was enough.
And if she opens a small workshop, she'll need a lot of sewing machines.
"Qing Bai, we will really build a workshop by ourselves?" Lin Qing He said as she stared at her man.
Zhou Qing Bai nodded as if it was natural: "The attitude of these factories wouldn't change much unless we don't do it ourselves."
Lin Qing He pursed her lips and recalled the attitude of the manager today. She declared: "Then we will start a workshop by ourselves!"
Then she said to Zhou Qing Bai: "You can ask Uncle Wang to see if there is any kind of warehouse that can be used as a factory building. We'll buy one?"
"Sure." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
Lin Qing He handed the matter to Zhou Qing Bai and went to ask old Madam Xu.
"Teacher Lin, your two sets of clothes aren't ready yet." Old Madam Xu said hurriedly when she saw her coming.
"I know, Aunt Xu. I just want to come over and ask you, are there many workers with your skills who have retired?" Lin Qing He asked.
"Why are you asking this suddenly?" Old Madam Xu uttered in confusion.
"It's like this. This is a social problem. I heard that many people have retired. I want to write an article, so I'm here to ask you." Lin Qing He said without explaining.
"So it's like this. Then you are asking the right person." Old Madam Xu said. Then spewed out her bitterness: "You don't know. I haven't actually reached the age of retirement, but the factory dislikes me because I'm old and not so nimble. They called those who returned to the city to substitute."
What's more, there were quite a few cases like old Madam Xu.
Some retired voluntarily and passed it to their younger generation who returned to the city, but some were forced to retire.
Like old Madam Xu. After she retired, it went without saying she had nothing to do. At most, she would take on private work to earn some subsidies for the family. The others had no income and fed off the old saving.
Lin Qing He understood in her heart.
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When she came back, she discussed with Zhou Qing Bai about retired workers like old Madam Xu.
Zhou Qing Bai made a note in his heart.
Now the dumpling shop had basically stabilized, there was basically no major problem. Taking advantage of Zhou Kai's position of having no class to attend, Zhou Qing Bai went to negotiate with other factories.
When Lin Qing He came back from work, Zhou Qing Bai had already placed an order and placed the order according to the amount given by his wife.
One hundred sets of dresses from the first batch of styles had been added.
But there wasn't only this style, but also the second style and the third style. Zhou Qing Bai went to the factory and ordered 500 orders each.
Have to say, this was a very large order for that factory. Because it was their first cooperation, the attitude of the factory was still very good.
However, in the future, that incident mostly will reappear again.
So this year, it was the best choice to buy a batch of sewing machines in the south and open a workshop by themselves.
If they do it alone, they don't need to look at anyone's face. Also, they will be able to make first-mover money with new styles of clothes in the future.
Lin Qing He went to the first garment factory she cooperated with seven days later. After taking away the last batch of clothes she ordered, she never cooperated with that factory again.
The manager of that factory didn't keep her. Within a few days, other models of that dress appeared on the market.
No need to ask, it was definitely copying her clothes.
If this was in future generations, one can still defend their rights. But currently, there was no place to file a complaint.
So Lin Qing He had learned her lesson.
But when new styles come out, she'll increase the order for the first batch and make the first-mover money. Whatever happens afterward, got nothing to do with her.
In a blink of an eye, it entered April.
This month, spring was at its brightest. Several styles of Lin Qing He's dresses and clothes were on the market. The business was on fire.
Basically, the clothing store sold a few dozens of sets of clothes every day.
Originally she wanted to get Hu Zi set up a street stall. So far she can only let it drop. She'll talk about it when she has her own sewing workshop.
Hu Zi was arranged to help move the goods and tracking the purchase in the shop as well as being responsible for guarding the entrance to boost Er Ni and Xu Sheng Mei's courage.
Lin Qing He completed the lesson preparation that night and took out the ledger.
Lin Qing He didn't manage these ledgers. They were all managed by Zhou Qing Bai. Every day he creates an inventory sheet to calculate the accounts.
"Earn that much?" Lin Qing He uttered in surprise.
The clothing store's business was very good. The minimum sold each day was 20 or so pieces of clothes. If there were a lot, it can reach 30 to 40. Even 50 can be achieved. In the middle, there was one week of no stock.
Still, the profit for a piece was about four yuan. Even with seven days of no stock last month, the profit of the clothing store was as high as two thousand or so yuan last month!
Lin Qing He was surprised was no small matter.
"It's very profitable." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
His current dumpling shop business was also very good. But even the monthly income of 300 yuan got a limit. It was difficult to break through 300. After all, the margin was really very thin.
However, three hundred yuan was quite a lot. Still, he didn't expect that the clothing store opened by his wife would make such a huge profit.
"Do you still need to be a profiteer (by reselling)?" Zhou Qing Bai raised an eyebrow at his wife.
"It's okay to continue for two or three years. After these two or three years, others may not want it even if you resell." Lin Qing He stated.
It was definitely necessary to buy and sell during the summer vacation because there will be less demand in the future. It was a must to take the profiting opportunity now to make more income.
Until now, she hadn't seen any shadow of her dream courtyard dwelling.
Moreover, the current clothing business wasn't long-term. It will be common in the future.
So she can't just give up other income channels just because the profits were good now. The reselling during summer vacation every year was more than enough to surpass one year of the family's income.
"Xiao Mei's shop has been settled. It's not too far from our property. About 30 minutes walk away." Zhou Qing Bai brought up.
"Have you seen it?" Lin Qing He said after hearing this.
"Took a look. It's pretty good." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
However, the shop at the current location had not been rented out. Zhou Qing Bai rented it for ten yuan a month. When his brother-in-law and sister arrived, he would let them pay the rent by themselves. For now, it was no problem for him to pay first.
Lin Qing He said, "Catch a chicken and make a soup tomorrow."
"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
Lin Qing He drank chicken soup at noon the next day. She didn't want to move, so she got Zhou Kai to deliver the chicken soup.
Old Wang didn't come to eat today, so one portion was sent to him. And another sent to Wang Li, the pregnant woman.
As long as there was soup, Lin Qing He will not omit Wang Li's share.
Wang Li was very embarrassed and said to Zhou Kai: "It's not necessary to give it to me."
"My mother said you will give her a godson or goddaughter for her in the future. We won't suffer a loss." Zhou Kai heartily responded.
Wang Li smiled. When she finished eating, washed it and then handed it over to Zhou Kai.
At that time, the intercom outside sounded out.
"Teacher Lin Qing He! Teacher Lin Qing He, if you hear this, please go to the main entrance's waiting room. Please go to the main entrance's waiting room."
Zhou Kai was stumped: "What's the situation?"
"Maybe someone is looking for your mother. Let's go and have a look." Wang Li said.
"I can go out by myself. Aunt Li, please go back and rest." Zhou Kai said as he took the food box and came out.
When he got to the waiting room, he saw Zhou Liu Ni waiting there.
Zhou Kai frowned immediately.
"Brother Da Wa!" Zhou Liu Ni's eyes lit up. She immediately waved her hand.
"This is your family's child, isn't it?" There was a policeman next to Zhou Liu Ni. He looked at Zhou Kai and asked.
"It's my cousin from my second uncle's side." Zhou Kai nodded: "Fellow police officer, what is going on?" It can't be what he was thinking!
"It's your second uncle's kid, so it's considered family. This little girl didn't know the way when she arrived in the capital. She said she came to find relatives. However, she is still clever. She knew to look for us. So we brought her here.." The fellow police officer answered.
"I'm sorry to have caused trouble to you." Zhou Kai took a deep breath and directed to the police.
"Since she is a relative, then I will hand her over to you. But you have to pay attention in the future. She is so young and unfamiliar with the place. You can't let her run around." The police said.
"I understand." Zhou Kai nodded and took note.
Once the fellow police officer left, Zhou Liu Ni happily ran up to grasp Zhou Kai's arm.
"Liu Ni, does your family know that you came by yourself?" Zhou Kai took a step back and said indifferently.
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