Chapter 331. Profit from the south
When Zhou Xuan brought Wu Ni and Zhou Yang over, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had already accumulated enough stock of summer clothes for the clothing store.
As for the dumpling shop, there was nothing to worry about. The flour, pork, and other fillings were all provided by fixed suppliers. If it ran out, Zhou Xuan can go notify and get it delivered.
So, that day, Lin Qing He announced: "Tomorrow, your dad and I are going to travel. Maybe I can bring you some good things back this time. Watch the shop properly."
"Fourth Aunt, where are you going to travel?" Zhou Wu Ni asked curiously.
"Go to the south for a wander." Lin Qing He replied.
"Mom, can't I go with you? I'm this old now. I definitely don't need you to worry about me. If I actually go, it will be completely fine." Zhou Gui Lai said.
Although the stinky boy was only thirteen years old, he was 1.7 meters tall and monkey smart. But really, he would dare to go south if he got the money.
But Lin Qing He wouldn't let him: "Obediently stay at home. When you are as old as your eldest brother, I won't stop you then and go wherever you like to go."
Seeing that the naughty child was unwilling to submit, she began to sigh: "After raising you with much difficulty and I can finally order you around a bit. I want to go out with your dad and see the world. After working hard for half of life, we can have a good life now. You still refuse to let us. Your old mom's heart..."
"Okay. Go, go. I wish my parents all the best." Zhou Gui Lai said at once.
"Then it's settled. You guys watch the store." Lin Qing He stated and then took Zhou Qing Bai out.
"Where are Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt going?" Zhou Wu Ni asked.
"At this time, they must be going to the cinema." Zhou Gui Lai answered.
Hu Zi, Zhou Er Ni, and Xu Sheng Mei had been here for a long time, so they were almost used to it. While Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni were obviously dumbfounded.
"This couple is that carefree. Just get used to it." Zhou Gui Lai patted Zhou Yang on the shoulder and said.
Although there was the addition of Zhou Wu Ni and Zhou Yang, the place was still sufficient.
Zhou Wu Ni went to sleep with Zhou Er Ni and Xu Sheng Mei. Zhou Yang can camp on the floor at home. So, there was no problem at all.
Let Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai go sleep in their parents' room. Hu Zi and Zhou Yang can rest in their room. It was pretty spacious.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went south the next day, leaving the house to these half-grown boys and girls without any burden.
The accounts were left to Zhou Xuan, a prospective student of Bei University. Anyway, it was close to Bei University and he was already familiar with Bei University. Even if the study year start early, there would be no problem.
Besides, old Wang will be watching over them.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai headed down. On the road, Lin Qing He taught Zhou Qing Bai Cantonese.
Zhou Qing Bai studied hard, but he couldn't help it. He had no talent in language. He hadn't even mastered a few phrases after the journey.
Lin Qing He said, "Did you do it on purpose? Want me to bring you around?"
Zhou Qing Bai smirked. It wasn't intentional. He couldn't grasp it.
"Really. Without a wife like me covering you, what a big man like you to do?" Lin Qing He found a sense of existence and stated.
"En. Can't live without Wife." Zhou Qing Bai nodded seriously.
Lin Qing He extremely pleased, so she gave him a tomato to eat. She munched her own as she read her book. Zhou Qing Bai read the newspaper rest of the way.
Zhou Qing Bai received a lot of information from the newspaper. Many places had ten thousand yuan households springing up like bamboo shoots after a rain.
In the early 1980s, the ten-thousand-thousand households were also gold-letter signboards. As commendation, they could hit the headline. It was kind of like a matter of glory.
At this time last year, Zhou Qing Bai wanted to strive for ten-thousand-yuan households. But after being a profiteer last year, his household was regarded as several ten-thousand-yuan households.
So his ambition was weakened.
Not to mention what they earned from being a profiteer, his wife's clothing that opened this year had almost reached 10,000 yuan. Whatever short can be made up with his dumpling shop. Then they basically reached it.
In the second half of the year, the profit of the two shops can make another 10,000 yuan.
Zhou Qing Bai's idea was very simple. His wife said that in the future each piece of land in the capital will be like gold. There will be a lot of room for a price of one hundred and two hundred thousand yuan.
This was simply a sky-high price to this man. Something inconceivable to him.
Since the house price will be so expensive in the future, should they buy more? After all, they got three sons. Each gets one in the future and then, as his wife said, leave a few properties and a few shops to collect rent. If there was a shortage of money, sell one and use it as an expense fund.
This was also along his line of thought.
He didn't plan to work in the dumpling shop for a lifetime. He will leave it to his three sons in the future. Once his three sons get married and start their own careers, it is impossible for him to ask for money from his sons according to his personality.
So he had to listen to his wife. They still have to prepare their own pension money.
When they got to the south, the couple went to work.
TVs, watches, electric fans, radios, and other electrical appliances were collected in huge quantities. Then they were moved to other places.
After making a fortune, they came over and bought a batch of Yan brand sewing machines.
A Yan brand sewing machine cost 150 yuan in their hometown, but in the south, a sewing machine of this kind only cost 115 yuan. Because Lin Qing He needed a lot, she got ten sewing machines. So even one was 110 yuan, which Lin Qing He gained from bargaining.
The other party originally didn't plan to cut the price. However, he was overwhelmed by Lin Qing He's speech.
Zhou Qing Bai stood beside her. He looked at his wife as if he was looking at a beautiful fairy.
Finding a place with no one, they put away the ten sewing machines. Lin Qing He took Zhou Qing Bai on the journey back to their hometown. It was only mid-August now.
It was no problem to go back earlier.
"Let's keep a TV set and an electric fan for Father and Mother to use. The others aren't needed. Can't help Xiao Mei too much." Lin Qing He said.
When rising, it's gratitude. When fighting, it's hatred. Although she had been friends with Zhou Xiao Mei for many years, this was how relationships worked. One must have a sense of limit. No matter how strong the relationship, a limit was needed for a longer relationship.
"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
The TV set and the electric fan was to be filial to his father and mother. As for his younger brother-in-law and younger sister, let them earn it for themselves.
They already helped them find a place to live and a shop to pave their path. There was really no need to do anything else.
The couple hopped onto the train to their hometown.
They were both tired these days, so both of them fell asleep. They felt more energetic when they woke up.
There was no one else in this carriage, so Lin Qing He began to count their income this time. The income was not very much. After buying ten sewing machines, they still had a profit of almost 20,000 yuan.
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If it was for those who freely resell, this money wasn't much. For Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai, this profiteering was a part-time job.
Come out and earn a sum of money was enough. So they didn't make a lot of money, but it was also not small. Just treat it as unexpected wealth and don't need to mind anything else.
But for now, the saving in Lin Qing He's space was nearly 70,000.
In this era of 10,000-yuan households, this was naturally a prosperous family.
"When we're back, you have to inquire carefully." Lin Qing He instructed. Her dream courtyard dwelling in the capital ah!
So far, they owned two shops and one house, and one apartment. Even though the apartment was assigned by the school, it still didn't belong to them.
Because they only got the right to residence, not the right to buy and sell.
In fact, they can continue to buy other shops and houses, but Lin Qing He had an obsession for a courtyard dwelling.
There were already two shops and one house with a garden. For now, they got enough security. It was almost enough.
So buying her courtyard dwelling was on priority.
Don't assume the courtyard dwelling would be a lot cheaper now. It was still expensive,
Lin Qing He had inquired with the Housing Management Bureau. Single yard one, it was achievable, but it still cost more than 10,000. The specifics weren't clear. It depended on the location and the time it was built.
And if it were double yard. The staff of the Housing Management Bureau told her after receiving a packet of candies that it was basically 50,000 yuan minimum.
Lin Qing He didn't have such a big appetite. She dared not think about triple, quadruple, or even quintuple which was Mother Jia lived in The Dream of Red Mansions.
She can still aim for a double.
So even when she had savings of nearly 70,000 yuan, Lin Qing He still didn't dare to spend this money. After all, courtyard dwelling wasn't cheap.
A few days later, they arrived in the municipal city. After resting in the municipal city for a night, the couple caught a bus back to the city.
First, they dropped by Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin's place.
It was August now. Su Da lin had already resigned.
Truthfully, regarding his resignation to go to the capital to develop, his uncle and aunt disagree.
Although they said they were going to open a steamed bun shop in the capital and that business won't do badly, they still felt it was unreliable as they had never done business before.
If he didn't want to continue a job with such a high salary, what was he going to do?
It was said that the factory was going to go bankrupt. Such a big factory, how can it go bankrupt that easily.
Still, Su Da Lin had already decided.
This was how Su Da Lin was. Either he decided not to, but if he decided to, he will not change his mind.
They plan to go to the capital this month. This was the time. Many things were packed.
Quilts and the likes were already brought over by Zhou Xuan and Zhou Yang last time. It was a lot of luggage.
They were currently waiting.
When Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai arrived at the county city, they did not rush to find Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei.
They took out the bicycle from the space and the couple went to Third Brother Lin's shop.
Third Brother Lin's shop had officially opened this year.
The things that were sold couldn't be any simpler. When they came, they saw that the goods in the shop were basically sold out. There was only a few feathers left.
It was Third Sister-in-law Lin and the children who watch the shop.
Seeing Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai coming over, Third Sister-in-law Lin was taken aback for a moment. Then she immediately shouted toward the inside: "Da Ya's father, Third Sister and Third Brother-in-law are back."
Shortly after Third Brother Lin came out from inside. His eyes were still bloodshot. It was apparent that he was sleeping just now.
"Why are you that exhausted?" Lin Qing He was shocked at the sight of Third Brother Lin's appearance.
"Not tired. Sister, Brother-in-law, sit down quickly." Third Brother Lin grabbed a bench for them and told his daughter to pour water.
"No need to pour water. We just drank. We will sit for a while and then leave. Just came to see you." Lin Qing He said.
She took two packets of candies out of the bag in her hand and gave it to Third Sister-in-law Lin. She spoke, "For the children."
"There's no need to bring this over," said Third Sister-in-law.
"How is the business now?" Lin Qing He didn't say anything and turned to ask Third Brother Lin.
In response, Third Brother let out a big smile: "Sister, fortunately, I listened to you. This year I picked up the courage to come over and open this shop."
Originally, his wife didn't come here. But the business in the shop was really good. Basically, his cartful of goods in the morning were all sold out in a short amount of time.
Those weren't valuable in the country. What was the value of cucumbers, leek, and cabbage? Neighbors gifted them to each other.
But it was different when one brings it to the city. Every green onion was money. Of course, one didn't pay much mind to it. It was just that a way of speaking.
Just a cart of fruits and vegetables. Though it had a very thin margin, but when added up, Third brother Lin can make almost five yuan with just one cart.
What did this indicate?
This meant that if one did this for a month, they can earn almost 150 yuan.
And this was only mornings. But what if he goes collect some eggs and sell them in the afternoon?
Calculating one day, seven yuan was a safe estimate. So it'll be more than two hundred yuan a month!
So after the summer harvest this time, Third Sister-in-law Lin couldn't sit still at home. The whole family moved to the city.
In Linjia Village, it caused quite a stir.
This Third Lin moved directly to the city to do business. Must have developed well.
There were some who sang the reverse. Not properly working in the field and go mess around by selling. If this was to be severely cracked in the future, will they have any good result?
In any case, Third Brother Lin's business was flourishing.
But it was too exhausting.
In the morning, he loaded a truckload of goods back. He made another trip for eggs and live chicken in the afternoon. On such a long road, how can he not be tired when pedaling with his two legs?
But no matter how tired, Third Brother Lin was happy and full of energy.
He took out the hundreds of yuans he owed his sister and paid it back. Third Brother Lin felt relieved.
He wasn't a man who want to owe money to people.
"This year I asked around for you. The motorcycle over there is for 700 or so yuan. I will buy one for you when the time comes." Lin Qing He brought up.
The corner of Third Brother Lin's mouth twitched: "Sister, is there a need?"
More than 700 yuan. That was almost caught up with the cost of the shop.
"Are you stupid? Even if you wear yourself down to the bone, how many things can you bring back in a day if you rely on your two legs alone? If you buy a motorcycle, you can transport more things then. How much more can these things make? Not only does it save you energy, but it also makes you more money. Even if it costs more than 700, you can make the money back in a few months at the soonest." Lin Qing He explained.
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Third Brother Lin was obviously taken aback as he never thought of this.
"You are relying on your young age. Do you want to ride a bicycle for a lifetime? There is a saying in the capital. 'Give a go and a bicycle can become a motorcycle'. Whether you want to listen to your sister or not, you and your wife will decide for yourself." Lin Qing He said.
Third Brother Lin considered it. He felt that what his sister said was indeed correct.
If he had a motorcycle, he would be able to carry more things back. Then he would naturally earn more.
At the moment, he was transporting with a bicycle. It was indeed not enough to sell. A cartful was sold out almost in the afternoon. The rest of the time, there were people coming and they got nothing to sell.
If there was a motorcycle, he can bring back a lot of fruits and vegetables from the countryside or chicken, duck, and fish eggs.
"I'm just afraid that this motorcycle isn't easy to buy. Will it be too troublesome for you?" Third Brother Lin looked at his sister.
"It's not troublesome. But this year, it'll be hard on you as you have to continue doing this. It'll have to wait until this time next year." Lin Qing He nodded.
She was still very satisfied that her brother got this progressive mind. If he keeps at it, he will not do badly in the future.
She turned to Third Sister-in-law Lin: "Don't be too frugal on normal. Feed him with more good food. Working this hard and got no nourishment, sooner or later his body will be drained. When the time comes, he'll have entered the hospital. Meaning costing a large sum of money. Weakening the body isn't worth it.
"I have. Now there are eggs every day. And a cut of meat every other day." Third Sister-in-law Lin responded.
"Every so often, you got to kill a chicken for nourishment." Lin Qing He nosily interjected.
Currently, this shop wasn't any less profitable than her family's dumpling shop. There was no need to save that bit of money. A chicken was only one yuan or so. Every three days, her family will grab one to supplement the body and stew for the whole family to eat.
As for the rest, there was nothing to say.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai said goodbye to them and came over to Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei's house.
When they came over, Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei happened to be at home. The family was eating watermelon.
"Fourth Brother, Fourth Sister-in-law!"
Upon their arrival, Zhou Xiao Mei's eyes lit up. She called out at once.
Su Da Lin poured them water and cut more watermelon.
Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He didn't hold back. They took a piece of watermelon and said, "Your family can really enjoy."
"Today Cheng Cheng said he wanted to eat watermelon. Da Lin dotes him, so he bought one." Zhou Xiao Mei explained.
Although Su Da Lin was the father, really spoiled his four children. It was because he was lonely since he was a child as he didn't have any siblings.
Basically, as long as it wasn't excessive, he will fulfill it.
In comparison, Zhou Xiao Mei had become a strict mother.
"Uncle, Aunt, are you here to take us to the capital?" Su Cheng's eyes lit up.
"Yes, I'm here to take you to the capital. Your cousins are all over there." Lin Qing He smilingly answered.
Zhou Qing Bai rubbed his head. This little nephew was raised at his home.
"Then when will we leave?" Su Cheng asked.
"Have you packed everything?" Lin Qing He looked at Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei.
"All...all...packed." Su Da Lin nodded.
"Everything has been packed long ago. Da Lin resigned earlier this month. Just waiting for you, Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law to come over." Zhou Xiao Mei replied.
Lin Qing He nodded and said, "Then there will be no delay. Go there early and settle down earlier. You have a rest tonight. Tomorrow we will leave for the municipal city to catch the train."
"Okay." Zhou Xiao Mei happily chirped.
The neighbors left and right knew that her family was going to move to the capital. They also knew that Su Da Lin resigned and planned to become self-employed in the capital.
It evoked a lot of gossip behind the scenes. Wondering why he gave up such a high salary to go to the capital to become self-employed?
Did he have a fever?
Zhou Xiao Mei didn't want to talk nonsense with others. She hoped to go to the capital sooner.
"Tonight...tonight..."
When Su Da Lin was halfway through, Zhou Xiao Mei took over for him and said, "Fourth Brother, Fourth Sister-in-law, have dinner here tonight and go back after eating."
"Alright." Lin Qing He nodded.
Su Da Lin went out to buy groceries.
Zhou Xiao Mei said: "Fourth Sister-in-law, with so many of us going over there, will there be enough space to live?"
"Fortunately, the place I rented for you has three rooms. One for our parents, two rooms for your family. There's also a small study room. Although it's not big, you can put a bed in the study room and get another room," Lin Qing He said.
Her property was indeed very good. In addition to the above rooms, there was a bathroom, a kitchen, and a living room.
It can be said to be very spacious.
In addition, there was a garden outside, which was surrounded by walls. The asking price of 7,000 yuan wasn't cheap at all.
However, with some calculations, it wasn't considered too expensive. In short, it is still very cost-effective. After all, 7,000 yuan may not even be sufficient for one-tenth of two square meters in the future generation.
Zhou Xiao Mei felt relieved when she heard her fourth sister-in-law say so.
"Don't worry about it so much. Your fourth brother got someone to fix the light, circuits, and all in the shop. Er Ni and the others had gone over to clean it up. You can roughly sort it and do your business straight away." Lin Qing He assured.
After all, if anyone moves so far, their heart won't feel concrete.
"I'm not worried. You all are in the capital." Zhou Xiao Mei said with a smile.
Lin Qing He nodded.
Su Da Lin bought a lot of things. Two big fish and one chicken. Dinner was a hearty meal.
After Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai finished eating, they bid farewell and return to their hometown.
When the two of them came back, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou had just finished eating.
They heard the voices of Lin Qing He and the neighbors outside.
"Old man, why do I seem to hear Fourth's wife?" Stunned, Mother Zhou asked.
Father Zhou had heard it too. He just got up and came out. Mother Zhou followed.
Then they saw that their youngest son and daughter-in-law had both returned. Immediately, they were delighted: "I was saying, you should be almost back. You must be hungry. Come inside. We'll talk later. Mother will make you some food to cushion your belly."
"Mother, we have eaten." Lin Qing He responded.
"Eaten? Did you come back from Xiao Mei's?" Mother Zhou asked.
"En. We came back from brother-in-law's place." Lin Qing He nodded and then directed at Zhou Qing Bai: "You and Mother, go inside and pack things first."
"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
Lin Qing He continued to talk to her neighbors. She also revealed some news from the capital. She spoke of the country getting better and better in the future. There were a lot of thieves in the capital. They should pay more attention.
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Hearing that Lin Qing He had come back, Zhou Dong brought one over for her to eat.
"Take it back. Your uncle and I have eaten in the city. We won't open fire tonight. I will take the morning ride tomorrow and go directly to the city to eat. This chicken will take up too much space. Take it back and let it lay eggs for the children to eat." Lin Qing He urged.
"Auntie, our family listened to you this year and have raised a lot." Zhou Dong said.
"Still, it's not necessary. You can take this bag of candies back for my grand-nephew and nieces to eat. Go back quickly. Auntie has to pack my things." Lin Qing He ushered.
Instead of gifting away the chicken, Zhu Dong brought a bag of candies back. Mrs. Cai couldn't help laughing when she heard about it afterwards.
She knew that Lin Qing He was never the greedy, petty and likes taking advantage kind.
Back to Lin Qing He. She heard from Mother Zhou: "This year Zhou Dong has made a lot of money. He enclosed the land behind his backyard and built a chicken farm. There are more than a hundred chickens, and the eggs are laid very frequently. Da Wa's Uncle comes over to collect them every three to five days. Each time he collects a lot of them."
Cai Ba Mei originally planned to raise them after the baby was born, but she couldn't help it. After the New Year, she got Zhou Dong to get the land contracted. Then she asked her brothers to help transport the masonry supplies when it was farming slack period. Then had the surrounding edges walled up.
No one can see how many chickens were raised inside.
She said she had raised more than one hundred chickens. But according to the egg production, Mother Zhou estimated that it might even be two hundred chickens minimum.
What kind of quantity was this?
Cai Ba Mei was a hard worker. She also raised her own pigs.
This year, she was quite capable. She gave birth to another son. With a son and a daughter in front, the current third child, it was two sons and a girl. No one dared to look down upon her.
Besides, Cai Ba Mei got few older brothers on old Cai's side.
Speaking of which, though Cai Ba Mei Cai was honest, she knew how to interact. She would carry a catty or two of eggs back home from time to time, so even if got her brothers to help her out, her sisters-in-law had nothing to say. They were quite merry about it.
It can be said that this year, Zhou Dong's family had was done quite well. Like Lin Qing He said, this year there were indeed some small thefts.
Zhou Dong raised two dogs and his brothers-in-law moved out from the main house not too far. So even if there was some movement this year, nothing happened.
"I heard Ba Mei say, you gave this advice when you visit them last new year?" Mother Zhou spoke.
"I did, but it's up to them to do it or not. Like Eldest Brother and the others. I also suggest that they do business and got the same treatment as my third brother. However, Eldest Brother and the rest has no interest in that." Lin Qing He responded .
"Mother didn't mean that." Mother Zhou said at once.
Lin Qing He ignored her and continued on: "I do wish for our family to be well off. Only when everyone is doing fine, then everything is fine. The advice had been given. It depends on the individual whether they'll do it or not. Like Xiao Mei, she really wants to go to the captial with me. This is my sister-in-law. How can I not take care of her? But if the cows don't want to drink water, I can't hold their head down, right Mother?"
Mother Zhou meekly said, "Mother knows. My thoughts went astray in the past."
Lin Qing He wasn't one to be reserved but she was her mother-in-law, so she didn't go on. Instead, she said, "The shop Qing Bai found for Xiao Mei and Da Lin is very good. Selling steamed buns over there will definitely sell. This is my sister-in-law, otherwise, I would want to hire someone to watch the shop and sell breakfast items for me."
"That good?" Mother Zhou uttered at once.
"It is." Lin Qing He nodded.
"Can only sell breakfast items?" Mother Zhou couldn't help but question.
Lin Qing He said: "Steamed buns aren't just for mornings. It can be eaten at noon and evening. The shop can be left for Xiao Mei to watch. Mother, if you have time, go over and help out. Brother-in-law can get a tricycle and cycle around to sell some."
"This...Would this be too embarrassing?" Mother Zhou responded at once.
"At this time, what is there to be embarrassed about? Why is it embarrassing to sell a steamed bun? I am embarrassed to not be able to feed ourselves. The most glorious is that hard-earned money being made by our own hands." Lin Qing He said.
When Mother Zhou heard this, her expression improved. She said, "If it sells well, let Da Lin sell it."
"It won't be easy for Xiao Mei and Brother-in-law when they're there. Mother, you and father should help her out more." Lin Qing He said.
Mother Zhou nodded and replied, "That's for sure."
Reaching this part of the conversation, both Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law had returned from the field and came over when they heard the news.
"Second Sister-in-law not coming?" Lin Qing He said with a smile.
"I didn't come here, I just saw it seems to be cooking." Widow's wife also said.
"These packets of candies for you. One for each family. There's also milk powder. Also one for each family. Bring them back later, Eldest Sister-in-law, Third Sister-in-law." Lin Qing He took the milk powders and candies out of the bag.
"There's no need for these?" Eldest Sister-in-law hurriedly responded.
"It's already bought. Second branch has a share." Lin Qing He smilingly uttered.
" Is Wu Ni lass accustomed to that side?" Third Sister-in-law brought up.
"I don't know about this. The second day she and Yang Yang came over, Qing Bai and I went to the south. However, you don't have to worry about Wu Ni. She's staying at the dumpling shop with Er Ni and Sheng Mei. I think there won't be any problems." Lin Qing He answered.
"That girl Er Ni. Don't know if she's properly working? If she doesn't work well, just scold her. No need to hold back." Eldest Sister-in-law spoke.
Lin Qing He smiled: "Eldest Sister-in-law, you don't have to worry about Er Ni. She's so good. She's willing to learn. Often read books. The words she didn't know before, she basically knows now all. Later, I'll consider whether I should arrange for her to go to evening school and let her study an accounting major. This career path will become promising in the future. Eldest Sister-in-law, you don't need to worry about Er Ni's future."
Eldest Sister-in-law was delighted to hear this. She quickly said: "Really troubled Qing He."
Lin Qing He said, "Eldest Sister-in-law, you don't have to be so polite to me."
Then she took out Er Ni's salary. Not only Er Ni's, but also Hu Zi and Xu Sheng Mei's and said: "This is the few of them's salary. One each. They have nothing to spend on my side. Accommodation and food are taken care of. I brought this money back for you. Find a day and get Eldest Brother to send it to Eldest Sister and Second Sister, Eldest Sister-in-law."
After a few months, each received more than one hundred yuan income. Third Sister-in-law's expression was full of envy: "Er Ni has started to make money for the family."
"Don't worry, Third Sister-in-law. When Wu Ni goes to college and graduates from college, she will be grateful for your current nurturing for the rest of her life. So no need to be anxious," Lin Qing He said.
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To put it conscientiously, there were not many people who were willing to nurture girls like Third Sister-in-law in this age.
Like Eldest Sister-in-law was also rare. She had been influenced by her in the past and was willing to send her few girls up to the third grade and recognized a lot of words.
Second Sister's Hu Zi also reached this degree of education.
As for Eldest Sister's Xu Sheng Mei, she didn't even study in the first grade. This was common in this era.
Third Sister-in-law grinningly responded: "I don't need her to be grateful for a lifetime. It's good enough that she can help when something happens in her maternal family.
But no matter what the aim was, it was a great opportunity for Zhou Wu Ni to go to school or even attend university.
After chatting for a long time, she was supposed to go over to eat. But because they had eaten at Zhou Xiao Mei's place, it was dropped.
Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law bashly took the candies and milk powder back.
Each family got a bag of candies and a bag of milk powder. Second Brother's family also had a share.
Third Sister-in-law no longer talked to Second Sister-in-law, so she didn't bother to bring it to her. Eldest Sister-in-law gave it to Second Brother.
"Da Wa's mother gave it to me, saying it is for nourishment. Don't save it and drink it. Each family got one bag of candies and one bag of milk powder." Eldest Sister-in-law explained.
"I can't really accept it." Second Brother said embarrassedly.
Last time his second girl acted insensibly. She caused trouble and had Da Wa send her back in person.
"It's nothing. We're all a family. Qing He didn't care about those." Eldest Sister-in-law assured with a smile and passed the candies and milk powder to Second Brother.
Second Brother accepted it.
Around eight o'clock in the evening, Zhou Qing Bai came to hang out with three brothers. The brothers went directly to the river to take a bath and swim.
"Da Lin is going to open a bun shop over there. Is it worth it? His salary is 60 yuan. That's a lot." Eldest Brother his slight worry.
"His factory is about to close down, otherwise he won't leave like this." Third Brother continued the topic.
They were all a family, so Mother Zhou didn't hide some things from them.
Second Brother said: "If he goes over and does a good job, he shouldn't do badly."
Regardless of what the women think, the four brothers got along quite well.
"Once it develops, he won't do badly." Zhou Qing Bai said. Then he looked at his three elder brothers seriously: "Are you not planning to develop into the city?"
"I only know how to farm in this lifetime. I can't possibly go to the city to develop." Eldest Brother shook his head.
"Da Lin is moving to the capital. His house will be vacant. If you opened a shop in the city, you would have a place to live in." Zhou Qing Bai said.
Since he was going to the capital to develop, generally there was no time to come back in within the first few years. It was still important to focus on that side and completely stabilize the life there.
So they can go to live there temporarily.
"I don't plan to go to the city either. I just wanted to raise more chickens, but your second sister-in-law doesn't approve." Second Brother sighed lightly.
"My wife said raising chickens is good. She suggested it to Zhou Dong." Zhou Qing Bai mentioned.
"I know. Fourth's wife had told us and I want to do it. Chickens and ducks can do. Your second sister-in-law said she's worried about getting slapped on the wrist in the future and will raise them all for nothing." Second Brother felt helpless.
"That part of the past won't happen again." Zhou Qing Bai responded.
Second Brother believed it, but his wife was dead set on not letting him. What can he do? He can only continue to work in the field.
"Fourth old brother, how is your brother-in-law doing in the city?" Third Brother had some inkling and asked.
"Very well." Zhou Qing Bai nodded when he saw that one of his brothers had such intention.
"Then buying a shop in the city, will it cost a lot of money?" Third Brother continued to ask.
"At that time, bought it for six hundred and eighty. But that's because the sellers were a little rushed to sell and benefited from this coincidence. Normally, it costs 800 yuan for everything. In the future, I'm afraid it will rise." Zhou Qing Bai informed.
"Good lord, so expensive?" Third Brother uttered in surprise.
Zhou Qing Bai knew that it wasn't easy for his brothers, and said: "I can free up 500 yuan from my side and leave it with Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law this year. Whatever you want to do and are short of money, you can use it first. You can return it to me later."
"No need to do this?" Hearing this, Eldest Brother responded at once: "You're bringing our parents to the capital city. Also, Da Lin and Xiao Mei are moving there. You have to help out. You don't need to worry about our side. Just minding that side is enough."
"That's right. You can just take care of the capital's side." Second Brother.
"You have gotten bold. You dare to decide on this matter without getting sister-in-law's approval first." Third Brother laughed.
"My wife won't mind this." Zhou Qing Bai said some degree of pride: "As long as the money is spent like it's on the blade edge, she won't say anything. But I'm serious. I will get the money later and leave it with Eldest Brother,. You three can figure it out by yourself."
After finishing talking, he turned to Third Brother: "Old Third, if you are going to buy a shop in the city, you have to get it earlier. It will become more and more expensive in the future. If you need help, go find my third brother-in-law."
This third brother-in-law was referring to Third Brother Lin.
The brothers finished talking and were mostly done washing up, so they put on clothes and went home.
Lin Qing He hadn't slept yet. She was still reading.
Zhou Qing Bai came in to find his wife and told her what he had promised his three brothers.
Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows to look at him, and uttered, "Gain some courage?"
"Ahem, wife, I will compensate you well tonight." Zhou Qing Bai coughed dryly and replied.
Lin Qing He amusedly rolled her eyes and gave him five hundred yuan without saying any objection and said, "Is this enough?"
"Enough. If not enough for them, let them figure out a way by themselves." Zhou Qing Bai responded.
Although he really didn't mind promoting his brothers, it wouldn't do to go overboard.
He took the five hundred yuans and left it in Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law's care. Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law felt a surge of emotion.
As the eldest in old Zhou Family, their contribution wasn't as much as fourth branch.
Still, they were delighted. Old Zhou family was becoming successful. This was a joyous matter for old Zhou Family.
Zhou Qing Bai handed the money to Eldest Brother and went back.
Lin Qing He was still reading. Zhou Qing Bai had said he'll compensate her, so naturally he had to make good on his words.
"Not a bit of gentlemanly." Lin Qing He feigned as she hammered him lightly. In truth she enjoyed this.
It was natural for the couple to do their homework and hand in their homework.
The next day, they got up before four o'clock. After washing and eating, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai set off with Father Zhou and Mother Zhou.
Eldest Brother and the others naturally came out to see them off. They walked them to the village entrance before being urged to go back.
Currently, there was so much work in the field, so there was no need to waste time sending them to the city.
As for the keys to the house, they were also handed over to Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law for safekeeping. There was nothing valuable at home. Just some pots and pans left. The rest were taken away.
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When they arrived at the county city, Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei were already waiting with the children.
And Su Da Lin's uncle and aunt were also present.
"His brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Now it comes to this, we won't say anything. But once Da Lin and Xiao Mei go over, please take care of them. They are both honest and will not forget their roots in the future." Da Lin's uncle greeted Father Zhou and Mother Zhou and turned to Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He.
"Uncle is being polite. With our relationship with Xiao Mei and Da Lin, it goes went out saying after so many years?" Lin Qing He responded with a smile: "The arrangements have been made over there Once they're are there and work hard, they won't do badly. As for the children's school, I already gave some head-ups. Uncle and Aunt don't have to worry."
She was going to greet after Zhou Xiao Mei.
"That's good." Da Lin's aunt nodded. Then she spoke to Mother Zhou: "These children will have to trouble you once you're over. Please help them out. I heard that there are many cars over there. You can't let the children go out and run on the street."
"Our husband and wife have nothing to do once we're there. We can help mind the children and watch the shop. Rest assured, his aunt. If you have time in the future, you can go there to see the Heavenly Gate. Treat it as a vacation. The place is spacious. There are so many spaces to live." Mother Zhou courteously replied.
"Then, we'll go and take a look when we have time." Da Lin's aunt grinned.
After chatting for a while, it was almost time. They went over to wait for the bus. Third Brother Lin was already waiting for them at the station. He also had buns wrapped in oil paper in his arms.
"Sister!" Third Brother Lin greeted.
"Why did you come. I told you to go along with your business and no need to come over." Lin Qing He said at once.
"It's no big deal. I can still make it when I leave in a bit. Sister, take these buns with you to eat on the way." Third Brother Lin passed the buns over.
Lin Qing He accepted it. Knowing that he was going to the countryside to gather fruits and vegetables, she urged: "Hurry along. We won't keep you here."
"Alright. Wish you guys a smooth journey." Third Brother Lin was indeed busy, so he rode his bike away after speaking.
Lin Qing He gave the steamed buns to Mother Zhou and said, "Mother, take it. If the kids want to eat it, let them. Same for you. I will return the bicycle first."
The bicycle that was carrying luggage was taken from the space. Naturally, it had to be withdrawn into the space as the bicycle wasn't allowed on the bus.
Thinking that she borrowed the bicycle from someone else, Mother Zhou didn't say anything. She just told her to be quick as the bus was coming soon.
Lin Qing He went for a lap and walked back after putting it in the space. The bus arrived after she came back.
Su Da Lin and Zhou Qing Bai picked up the two large luggages.
It was mainly Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei's belongings. Father Zhou and Mother Zhou didn't have much, only spare clothes and the transistor radio. It was no problem for Father Zhou to carry one bundle by himself.
Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei were truly beggars who have moved with too much luggage.
Everything needs to be brought. Quilts and so on. If not, then were a lot of expense when they reach the capital. Everything needed to be bought.
When one moves away from home, they must save when possible.
Although there were a lot of things, they got Su Da Lin and Zhou Qing Bai. It wasn't too much for two big men.
Lin Qing He took a small rope and tied the three children to herself. She'll watch them. As for the youngest baby girl, let Zhou Xiao Mei hold her.
When they finally got on the train, they sighed in relief.
Although they have to spend two days on the train, it was better than being on the bus. Not to mention the bumpy road, the smell of oily smoke was strong.
Lin Qing He was still strong. As for Mother Zhou, she went to lie down straight after getting on the train. She was motion sick on the road. It had tormented the elderly.
"Aunt, I'm already this big. You don't need to tie a rope around me like this," Su Cheng uttered helplessly.
"I can untie it, but you can't run around, understood?" Lin Qing He said.
"Understood. I won't run around." Su Cheng nodded.
Whether traveling by bus or by train, these were both very novel experiences.
So Lin Qing He untied him. She also untied Su Xun and third daughter. After all, there were so many adults present and they don't have to worry since they were on the train.
"Want some tomatoes?" Lin Qing He took the tomatoes out of her fabric bag.
"Sister-in-law, you also brought tomatoes. Pass me one." Zhou Xiao Mei exclaimed with lit-up eyes. Although she wasn't accustomed to the ride, she didn't lie down at once like her mother. Still, it was uncomfortable.
Having a sweet and sour tomato at this time was perfect.
Lin Qing He divided it among everyone. One each.
After eating, it was time to rest.
Lin Qing He looked at Zhou Qing Bai and said, "You lie down too."
"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded when he thought about how he'll have do a night watch.
Lin Qing He wasn't stingy. She bought soft sleepers ticket. By lying down, they can sleep better.
Su Da Lin was also tired and fell asleep.
Lin Qing He oversaw Su Cheng and Su Xun as they watch the scenery outside. As for the little girls, they all went to sleep.
"Aunt, are there many fun places in the capital?" Su Cheng asked.
"There are a lot of fun places. But you can't play now. You still have to focus on studying. When you graduate from college like your eldest cousin brother, you can go play wherever you want then." Lin Qing He responded.
"En. I am second in the class!" Su Cheng said.
"That's pretty good. Keep up the good work." Lin Qing He nodded.
Su Xun had also graduated from first grade and will be in the second grade this year.
Lin Qing He used Mandarin to communicate with them during the journey. As soon as the two brothers heard that Mandarin was spoken in the capital, they both learned from her. They took it serious.
Children were born with a gift for language learning. They copped on very well.
Once they were tired, she let them go to sleep.
Lin Qing He took out an English book to read. When it was almost time, she went to order food.
Third Brother Lin's steamed buns were all eaten during the bus ride. The lunch boxes on the train didn't taste very good, but they were better than nothing.
Lin Qing He's space had a lot of food, whether it was candies, snacks, or various fruits. That time when she went to the south, she bought a lot of fruits from the south to store in the space. All were reserved for the winter to enjoy slowly with her Qing Bai.
The main like dumplings and buns in the space were also available. There were even several large bowls of braised pork with rice, which she got Zhou Qing Bai to prepare and save before departure.
Because neither of them were used to food on the train.
Actually, Zhou Qing Bai didn't have so many problems. Lin Qing He did. It naturally went without saying he joined her.
But they were not only the only ones in the carriage. They can't eat private meals, so they had the train's meal together.
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There were three types of lunch on the train.
One ordinary box lunch, one with poached eggs, and the highest class one got chicken legs.
The prices were all different.
Lin Qing He went for all highest class ones. As for herself, nah. She got a poached egg lunch. She only had a few bites. Even the poached egg was given to Zhou Qing Bai. There were boiled eggs in her space. She can eat those.
"Sister-in-law, why do you eat so little?" Zhou Xiao Mei had a very good appetite. She hadn't eaten a train box lunch before. She felt it was pretty delicious and demolished it all.
"I have a bad appetite." Lin Qing He replied.
"You still have to eat more to last until we reached the capital." Because the train's lunch was very fresh and delicious, Mother Zhou was very satisfied with it.
During the bus ride, she was car sick all day long. She felt much better now.
"It's okay. I'm used to it." Lin Qing He said.
"Fouth Sister-in-law, we'll sort the money when we reach the capital." Zhou Xiao Mei stated.
"We'll talk later." Lin Qing He didn't continue.
After eating, she grabbed a few more apples out of the bag. Everyone got a half.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, when did you buy the apple?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.
"The trained stopped while you were sleeping. I saw an old man selling it outside, so I ran out and bought some." Lin Qing He said.
With that said, she took five or six more apples out of the bag. Tomatoes and cucumbers too. As for the watermelon and mangoes, she'll set them aside and didn't take them out.
"If you want to eat, you can take it. After this ride, you'll have experience for the future. It is better to eat some of this during the ride. Lighter in taste is better." Lin Qing He remarked.
"En." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded. She took a cucumber and gave half to Mother Zhou.
"Give it to Da Lin, I can't eat it anymore." Mother Zhou waved her hand. The box lunch wasn't small. It was easy for the elderly to feel stuffed.
But truly, it was really delicious.
"Father, do you want to eat?" Su Da Lin asked Father Zhou.
"I'll have a tomato." Father Zhou grabbed a tomato to eat.
Zhou Qing Bai also munched on tomato as an after-dinner snack.
The next meal was naturally a box meal. Even if it was delicious, they won't find it anything special after having it three meals a day.
So when the family got off the train and arrived in the capital, it was a real relief.
After arriving at the train station in the capital, they came out and changed transport.
It took a few bus changes to get to Bei University.
Whether it was the shop or a house, it was all in that area.
After interchanging all the way they didn't head straight to the dumpling shop, because it wasn't in the way. So they came to the house first and put down the luggage.
Finally, they can really sigh in relief. They were home!
"Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law, you rented such a big house. This...how much is it for a month?" Zhou Xiao Mei looked around and uttered with bright eyes.
It was just like her fourth sister-in-law said. There are a few rooms. On top of that, there was a front yard and the back yard. This couldn't get any better.
"Originally, this side was intended to be rented for Father and Mother. You were secondary. In the future, you can pay the shop's rent by yourself. You don't have to worry about here." Lin Qing He said.
"This...this can't...do." Su Da Lin shook his head.
"It's just a few yuans. Brother-in-law, no need to be precise with me." Lin Qing He said with a smile: "Even if you don't come, we'll rent it for our parents and still have to pay this money."
Then she turned to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou: "Father and Mother, look around. Are you satisfied? It's fine to grow melons, vegetables, or raise chickens in the yard. It took a long time to pick such a good place."
After all, seven thousand yuan wasn't for nothing.
"Very good." Father Zhou nodded and said.
"This yard is so good. Afraid it cost a lot of money?" Mother Zhou asked.
"Just live here. Qing Bai and I can worry about that." Lin Qing He said: "You should sort the things first. At this time, the clothing store is about to close. I'll get Hu Zi, Er Ni, and the others to buy some groceries. We won't open stove here today and go to the dumpling shop to eat."
The house was to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou and the rest to get familiar with. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai brought Su Da Lin over to the bun shop.
When they reached the intersection, she gave Zhou Qing Bai the key and told him to take Su Da Lin over. She went to the dumpling shop.
Old Wang, Aunt Ma, Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai were all in the dumpling shop.
"Mom, when did you come back?" Zhou Gui Lai was chatting with Aunt Ma when she arrived. His eyes lit up when he saw his mother came back.
"Just arrived." Lin Qing He smilingly answered: "Uncle Wang, let's have dinner later today. My parents and my sister-in-law's family are all here. We will eat here tonight."
"Okay." Old Wang nodded.
"Second, go tell your sister Er Ni and the others that the business will end at this time today. Let them take some money to buy groceries. Buy a live chicken and then go to the restaurant to buy a roast chicken and a roast duck." Lin Qing He instructed.
"Alright." Zhou Xuan went to the clothing store to call them. While he was at it, he checked today's clothing store's account book.
These were all managed by him.
The shopping was left to the two girls. Hu Zi came over.
"Are Grandpa and Grandma over at my aunt's place?" Hu Zi asked.
"En. You can go and see them first." Lin Qing He nodded.
Hu Zi had gone to help clean the yard. He naturally knew the location. The young man was energetic and headed over by himself.
This year, Hu Zi had grown a bit taller. And also stronger.
When he arrived, it had Father Zhou and Mother Zhou delighted at sight.
"How have you been since you came to work for your aunt?" Mother Zhou jollily asked.
"Grandma, don't worry. Everything is fine. Look how much taller and sturdier I became this year." Hu Zi smiled.
"That's good. that's good." Mother Zhou repeated happily.
"Aunt said you'll take a rest here first. Sister Er Ni and the others have already gone to buy chickens. She personally cooking tonight. She had already started to cook dinner. In abit, we'll go there." Hu Zi stated.
"Fourth Sister-in-law is very tired when she came back on the road. How can I let her cook by herself? I will go over to help." Zhou Xiao Mei uttered at once.
"No need. You guys rest first. I'll go back and help." Zhou Qing Bai had returned with Su Da Lin from the shop and said.
Zhou Qing Bai headed straight to the dumpling shop. Lin Qing He was boiling water to prepare for the chicken feathers plucking. When Zhou Qing Bai came, he took over and said: "Go rest now, I'll do it"
"My dear, go rest. I'll do it~" Zhou Gui Lai, the naughty boy simperingly parroted his dad.
"From what I see, three days of no beating, you reach the roof!" Lin Qing He amusedly scolded.
Zhou Gui Lai grinned: "My dad loves you, Mom."
"Don't talk so much. Go pick vegetables." Lin Qing He waved her hand.
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Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni didn't come back until after seven o'clock. They both went to the Heavenly Gate.
Only when they came back did they find out their grandparents and aunt's family were all here.
"Grandfather, Grandmother, you are so lucky. You will live in the capital from now on." Zhou Wu Ni enviously remarked.
When she and Zhou Yang came, they were never bored of the Heavenly Gate that was mentioned in the book. Every day, they took a book and went to the plaza to memorize.
The two cousins' results weren't very good, but they didn't do badly either. It was simple for Zhou Xuan, the Bei University student, to guide them.
Because they were enrolled in liberal arts, it was naturally necessary to recite more.
A lot of knowledge was drawn out and they basically memorized them all.
Mother Zhou was also happy to see her grandchildren, and said, "When we came, your parents were saying that you must study hard. Once you get admitted to university later, maybe you will get allocated to the capital to work?"
This opportunity was very slim. Zhou Wu Ni and Zhou Yang didn't hold much hope.
When the two of them came back, dinner was almost ready. The whole family dug in.
The meal was finished around eight o'clock.
Lin Qing He said, "Xiao Mei, did you bring yours and Mother's clothes?"
"I did. I brought it." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.
So Lin Qing He brought Zhou Xiao Mei and Mother Zhou to the bathhouse.
As for the guys. Su Da Lin and Father Zhou followed Zhou Qing Bai to the men's bathhouse.
Basically, it became a habit now. Every time they return from a journey, they have to go to the bathhouse to take a bath and rub their back. If not, they will not feel comfortable.
The bathhouse closed at nine o'clock, so they didn't take long. It was better than nothing. After washing, the whole person felt refresh.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went home after sending their parents, Su Da Lin, and Zhou Xiao Mei's family back.
The two of them were running around a lot during the journey, so they were naturally tired.
When they got home, they didn't pay heed to their sons. The couple went directly to the room and went to bed.
Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai went to open a shop. When it was time for class, Zhou Xuan would go to class and leave the shop to Zhou Gui Lai.
Zhou Xuan had entered university. The semester started early.
Still, he got Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni as his helpers.
Lin Qing He slept until after nine o'clock. When she woke, Zhou Qing Bai wasn't at home. She was the only one sleeping.
She went to brush her teeth, then washed an apple for herself. Zhou Qing Bai opened the door and walked in then.
"Eat breakfast." Zhou Qing Bai gave her the dumplings he collected.
"There's the food in my space if I'm hungry. I don't have any appetite." Lin Qing He continued to gnaw the apple.
Zhou Qing Bai said: "Go to bed when you're done."
Lin Qing He finished with the apple and ate a few dumplings. She couldn't eat the rest. It was up Zhou Qing Bai to finish them.
"Where did you go?" Lin Qing He asked, "Why didn't you sleep more."
"Took Da Lin around." Zhou Qing Bai replied.
Su Da Lin was anxious to start the business. Even though he just arrived, starting his career was the highest priority. So Zhou Qing Bai got up early in the morning and took Su Da Lin and Father Zhou, who had also gotten up early, around the market for a stroll.
They bought the equipment for the business. Those big pots and steamers.
For the rest, it was Su Da Lin's own responsibility. Father Zhou was also there to help him. Zhou Qing Bai headed back on his own.
Lin Qing He leaned lazily in Zhou Qing Bai's arms, and said, "This side will be lively in the future."
"En." Zhou Qing Bai rubbed his wife's hair.
"Let's go, it's time to send the electric fan and the TV over." Lin Qing He said.
The couple came out and then hired a tricycle to pull goods. They moved the electric fan and TV from the space to their property.
"This...Is this a TV?" Zhou Xiao Mei was stunned.
"TV?" Mother Zhou was also shocked.
"En. Qing Bai and I bought it in the south and asked someone to send it over. This electric fan is also for you, Mother." Lin Qing He said.
Zhou Qing Bai had already gone to set up the TV set. Su Cheng, Su Xun and their two younger sisters, Su Ya and Su Tian, surrounded him.
Lin Qing He plugged in the electric fan, and the wind started blowing.
"Oh my." Mother Zhou was very surprised: "This is an electric fan? It's really cool."
"It is. Xiao Mei, you can buy one. You can sleep a lot better at night," Lin Qing He said to Zhou Xiao Mei.
"Forget it. Wait for Da Lin to stabilize everything first." Zhou Xiao Mei did covet for one but an electric fan cost a lot of money.
Business had yet to be settled. Zhou Xiao Mei dare not to spend money.
"A TV and an electric fan. How much money is spent?" Mother Zhou had a distressed expression.
"My clothing store isn't doing badly. What's more, since Father and Mother are coming over, I should express myself. This is my respect for you." Lin Qing He said to her.
Mother Zhou had already known about the fact that she opened a clothing store. It was from the time when Zhou Liu Ni came back and mentioned it.
Zhou Liu Ni's exact words were: "My fourth aunt opened a clothing store. The business is doing extremely great. Sister Er Ni and the others work in the clothing store. They aren't at the dumpling store. The dumpling store hired another. Fourth Aunt hired outsiders instead of me. Isn't this looking down on our second branch!"
At that time, Mother Zhou grabbed her broom and swept her out. She also went over to direct an outburst at Second Sister-in-law: "Such a daughter been nurtured to this. You got ability. She dare to come to me and sow discord. If her temper doesn't change, there will be times when you will be ashamed!"
Even at such an old age, she was shamed by her mother-in-law.
Still, she didn't think her daughter was wrong. She won't care if Zhou Er Ni and the others were all in the dumpling shop as there were enough people.
But they weren't in the dumpling shop. They were all in the clothing shop and the dumpling shop employed an old lady to wash the dishes.
She wasn't even willing to give this work to her daughter and would rather give it to outsiders. Which part of her words was wrong?
Wasn't this clearly looking down on the second branch?
Zhou Xiao Mei only found out after she came. She couldn't help but said: "Fourth Sister-in-law, you hid it too well."
"It's just opened this year. I didn't hide it." Lin Qing He smiled.
"Is business really that good?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked again.
"Business is OK." Lin Qing He replied.
"Don't know what luck my fourth elder brother got. He actually was able to marry a woman like you. There's simply nothing you don't know" Zhou Xiao Mei admired.
Lin Qing He smiled and spoke, "I'll go to check the shop first. You can go about your business."
Once she departed for the shop, Zhou Xiao Mei said, "Fourth Sister-in-law's life is simply what I dream of."
Mother Zhou said: "Your fourth sister-in-law is perfect in every way. It's just she splurge too much."
Zhou Xiao Mei rolled her eyes and said, "Mother, come on. Don't be unsatisfied when you receive the best."
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Zhou Xiao Mei felt that her mother could have a daughter-in-law like her fourth sister-in-law was simply a blessing.
Honestly speaking, if she had parents-in-law, she might not be so respectful and filial like her fourth sister-in-law.
It can be seen during the times in their hometown.
There were three elder brothers in front and she can still agree to let the two elders come to eat together with them at home.
It was even more apparent now. She brought the two elders over to the capital to live in comfort and arrange such a place for them to live in.
Also, there was also a TV and an electric fan. How good was this?
Zhou Xiao Mei pondered. If she had parents-in-law, she would never be able to do this.
Mother Zhou said: "I'm not saying that your fourth sister-in-law is not good. It's just one got to be more frugal in life."
She had been prudent all her life, so some concepts will naturally clash together.
So Lin Qing He would give what should be given and give the respect she deserved. These were all looking upon Zhou Qing Bai's face. As for the rest, she won't listen to Mother Zhou, the mother-in-law. Sometimes she did feel impatient. She can show attitude on the spot. No reservation at all.
But on the matter of filial piety, no one can point out her weakness.
Zhou Xiao Mei said in a huff: "My fourth sister-in-law has always been like this. It was the same before. In the past, you used to say that she doesn't know how to live. Now, take a good look. Which of my brothers has a better life than my fourth brother? Fourth Brother has such a good life is due to Fourth Sister-in-law's capability, no?"
Zhou Xiao Mei had always admired her fourth sister-in-law.
Before, there was no admiration. She used to think that she was good-looking and know how to dress up. She would have face when going out with her.
But don't know when it started, she admired her fourth sister-in-law more and more.
The most memorable was when she stated her opinions with determination for her to split with her match then.
At that time, she was still indecisive. If she hadn't listened to her fourth sister-in-law, nine out of ten she would marry into that family.
Later, she witnessed the female colleague, who picked her former match, and her life. She was very thankful. Fortunately, she listened to her fourth sister-in-law!
Later, her fourth sister-in-law approved of her being with Da Lin.
Da Lin stuttered a bit but apart from this, he was impeccable. Now she got four children. Zhou Xiao Mei felt happiness.
At the same time, she admired and appreciated Lin Qing He.
Zhou Qing Bai had already set up the TV and it started broadcasting. Soon people appeared on TV. The nephews and nieces were delighted.
"Mother, the TV is set up. you can watch it later." Zhou Qing Bai said.
"It's too expensive. Also, the electricity bill." Mother Zhou muttered.
"We'll pay the electricity bill. I'll get Da Lin to pay it to the Electricity Management Bureau then." Zhou Xiao Mei stated.
Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. He knew his mother, so he didn't talk to her much.
After telling his sister what she should pay attention to, he came to the dumpling shop.
Lin Qing He was guiding Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni in their English courses. In a few days, the two of them were going back.
This time flew really fast.
But have to say, the two cousins gained a lot by coming here.
Their horizon had been broadened and their studies had also improved. Whether it was Lin Qing He Zhou Xuan, both targetted the right parts.
With such guidance from a Bei University teacher, even the stubborn stones must open up.
Let them work on their own, Lin Qing He asked, "Is everything done?"
"Yeah." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
"Mother probably said to you again. Save a little bit and don't waste money." Lin Qing He said.
Zhou Qing Bai shook his head: "No. Still, Mother got that temperament. Don't mind her."
Lin Qing He didn't say anything. Mother Zhou's type of mother-in-law was almost the kind with big and small problems.
Today, Zhou Xiao Mei opened the stove. Lin Qing He asked Hu Zi to send the roast chicken to increase the dishes. And that was it.
They ate at this side.
After eating, Zhou Gui Lai asked: "Mom, didn't you say you want to bring us something good back."
"Yeah, I was going to bring you a camera but the money was spent on TV sets and electric fan for your grandparents." Lin Qing He responded.
"There a TV over there?" Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni, who were busy doing homework, uttered at once.
"En. It just arrived. I sent it to your grandparent." Lin Qing He said.
"The TV and fan is nothing rare. Our family lacks a camera right now." Zhou Gui Lai heard this and became anxious.
"Next year." Lin Qing He said: "This year, help your dad more, I will buy one next year. I will buy you an imported one. That isn't cheap at all."
"Promise?" Zhou Gui Lai hurriedly responded.
"I promise." Lin Qing He nodded.
Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni both looked envious. Fourth Aunt was too rich. Not to mention buying a TV set for Grandfather and Grandmother, she even wants to buy a camera. What's more, an imported one.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai came to the warehouse in the afternoon and withdrew all ten sewing machines.
Ten sewing machines required ten workers. Lin Qing He visited old Madam Xu with a bag of candies in the evening.
"Why come here with candies?" Old Madam Xu said upon sight.
"Mother, I plan to ask you for some help." Lin Qing He smilingly explained.
"Tell me if you need help. No need to bring candies." Old Madam Xu responded.
Lin Qing He smiled and told her that she was going to open a small workshop to make clothes.
Old Madam Xu was surprised: "Teacher Lin, are you planning to open your own factory?"
"It's just a small workshop, not a factory." Lin Qing He clarified with a smile.
"Then what does Teacher Lin plan to do?" Old Madam Xu asked hurriedly.
"I bought the sewing machines now. Now I lacked people as skilled as you, Auntie. I heard from you some time ago that there are many laid-off workers like you. I wonder if they have found jobs now." Lin Qing He said.
"It's not so easy to find a job. They're still at home now and nearly molding away." Old Madam Xu answered straightaway.
"Then it'll work out. I have to trouble Aunt. Including yourself, I need ten workers for my side. They must be in good health, got good hands and fee, mustn't be lazy and also subject to management." Lin Qing He listed.
"That's for sure. I will definitely not set my eyes on lazy bums." Old Madam Xu answered immediately.
"That's good. This matter will trouble Aunt Xu for your help." Lin Qing He nodded: "Also, Aunt Xu. I will arrange another position for you. You are the manager of my small workshop and help me manage the workers. And the clothes that are made, you have to check them yourself. You get five yuan more than them every month. What do you think, Aunt?"
What objection can Old Madam Xu possibly have? Naturally, she was delighted: "No problem. Teacher Lin, leave this to me. I let you worry at all."
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Lin Qing He grinned when she saw her like this and said, "Auntie, you are the manager. I will pay you 35 yuan a month. Others are 30 yuan a month. The salary I give is not too high. But I hope that the employees can be worthy of this salary. If they do well in the future, it will definitely increase. It won't remain the same."
"Don't worry. This salary isn't low. You haven't treated anyone badly." Old Madam Xu responded.
At this time, the wage level wasn't normally high, even if this was the capital. The gap between the rich and the poor in the country wasn't that large at the moment. For example, the job that Uncle Ma gave to his son Ma Cheng Min was only 40 yuan a month.
Originally, Lin Qing He planned to set a higher level for the small workshop. She had to be concerned about her employee. This year, Aunt Ma's salary was only 30 yuan.
Moreover, it wasn't too good to have such a large difference in salary between neighbors.
So it was set at 30 yuan. She would increase it together later.
She also talked about the working hours with old Madam Aunt Xu. Only then, she let her find people. It wasn't urgent. The small workshop officially opened the day after tomorrow.
Enough time for old Madam Xu to find people.
After doing these things, Lin Qing He bought a few ice creams and came to the clothing store to eat with Xu Sheng Mei, Hu Zi, and Zhou Er Ni.
"Sheng Mei, have you studied?" Lin Qing He asked Xu Sheng Mei.
Xu Sheng Mei embarrassedly answered, "Aunt, I can't grasp it."
Lin Qing He didn't say anything. Eldest Sister didn't let Xu Sheng Mei study, so Xu Sheng Mei couldn't recognize more than a few words.
So she had told Xu Sheng Mei to follow Er Ni and learn to recognize words. That way, there will be room for improvement in the future.
But she, herself didn't want to learn. Lin Qing He didn't do anything about it. She turned to Hu Zi and Zhou Er Ni: "You two will start school this season. You'll join the evening classes."
"It's fine for Sister Er Ni. But do I have to too?" Hu Zi said as he rubbed the bad of his head.
"Both of you have to. Er Ni enrolls in accounting. You can also enroll." Lin Qing He stated.
Whether it was one duck or two ducks being released, it was still releasing. Naturally, she will let them both learn.
"I'm not as smart as Sister Er Ni. I'm afraid I won't understand." Hu Zi scratched his head.
"Do you want to develop? Do you want to stay in the capital in the future?" Lin Qing He questioned, "Do you think you can keep staying in a place like the capital with your current education in the future? If you don't study hard and strive for progress, you will have to be eliminated and go back home."
It was plain for all to see in the future that the capital city in later generations is terrible. It wasn't a place to believe in tears.
Even if one had the upper hand now, they still have to develop.
Hu Zi sighed and said, "Then I will go and study."
"If you go, you have to study hard. I'm sponsoring your tuition. You got to do well." Lin Qing He educated, "You find it bothersome now, but you will know the benefits later."
After learning accounting, even if they don't become an accountant, people will become smarter and more careful. Which was beneficial in the future.
Xu Sheng Mei pursed her lips, and said, "Aunt, what should I learn?"
Lin Qing He looked at her: "You don't know any words, so how can you learn it?"
Although Hu Zi and Er Ni had only studied a few grades, Lin Qing He had consciously trained them. Now they know a lot of words and basic knowledge. They won't be clueless when listening to the classes.
She had started another group study, so they can grasp it.
But Xu Sheng Mei didn't know a single character. How can she go to school?
"If you want to learn, you can learn to read with Er Ni. Once you can read and write, I will also let you go." Lin Qing He said.
Xu Sheng Mei sighed softly.
She didn't really want to study but seeing her cousins both advancing and she was the odd one out. She couldn't fall behind.
So she nodded.
Lin Qing He remained quiet. If they were willing to learn, then she would definitely support their progress. But if they didn't want to learn, she can't force them.
Towards her three sons, she had no reservation. While these nephews and nieces were separated by a branch and cannot be lumped with them.
Classes will start in one week.
Zhou Er Ni and Hu Zi were a little nervous. After all, this is the capital. Attending evening classes in the capital made one slightly excited and anxious.
As for Xu Sheng Mei, Lin Qing He can see she really disliked studying. Hu Zi and Er Ni both had their heads in books. Hu Zi, who can't sit still, try his best to sit down and study. While Xu Sheng Mei helped Zhou Er Ni clean up once they got off work and finished dinner. Then she went over to her grandparents' place.
Why? Naturally to watch TV.
Lin Qing He didn't stop her either. After all, she had finished her job and she didn't want to learn other things.
Lin Qing He's small workshop was opened without Father Zhou, Mother Zhou and the rest's knowledge.
She left it to old Madam Xu's management. She and Zhou Qing Bai were responsible for checking and accepting the final products. Because it was their own small workshop, Lin Qing He also took out some new clothes from the south.
She got old Madam Xu and the other nine skilled workers follow its design.
Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni were going back this day. Lin Qing He gave them a tape recaorder and several English tapes.
"Take it home. When you recite every morning, you can listen and repeat more." Lin Qing He said.
As for the other things, she let them take notes and paperwork left from Zhou Xuan's college entrance examination back. It was because this year Lin Qing He did not plan to go back to celebrate the New Year. At this time next year, Zhou Yang and Wu Ni are both going to take the college entrance examination.
She also brought them some food and then sent them to the station.
Lin Qing He started her lectures a few days later. She received a call at the office from old home saying they reached home.
Eldest Sister-in-law said on the phone: "You didn't need to give them such a valuable thing like the tape recorder."
"Let the two of them listen, repeat more, and study hard. When the college entrance examination is over next year, they can come to the capital for a vacation." Lin Qing He said with a smile.
Then she reported Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's safety and then hung up the phone.
Both Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law to Lin Qing He for the cultivation of the next generation of the old Zhou family. They were naturally aware of it.
It was just Second Sister-in-law. Ever since she saw the tape recorder that Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni brought back, she acted like nose wasn't nose and eyes weren't eyes since her family didn't have a share.
Second Brother told her off that night: "What's the matter with you? Did Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law offend you?"
They all lived in the same place. Second Brother was dying from embarrassment.
His wife was giving attitude. Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law didn't offend her. Wasn't this going to put everyone on the spot?
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