Chapter 341. Third Branch's development
Since Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni's return, Second Sister-in-law was bottled up in depression.
Being asked by him, she couldn't help but explode in an outburst: "I told you before and you didn't believe me. Fourth Branch looked down on our Second Branch. Now you see it!"
"Why are you saying this again?" Second Brother frowned.
He disliked these words the most. How could he not be aware whether old Fourth look down on him? Wasn't all the brothers treated the same?
What's more, he left five hundred dollars in Eldest Brother's care. If he needs it, he can use it for an emergency. Does show any prejudice?
Moreover, he knew exactly what temper old Fourth had. Not to mention his own brothers, even if outsiders were poor, he would not look down upon others.
It just happened that his wife would speak words like these occasionally. Truly lead astray.
Second Sister-in-law didn't know that her man found her annoying in his mind and kept talking, " Why can't I? Does our family have a share of that tape recorder? Eldest Branch and Third Branch who are on good terms with her does !"
Hearing this, Second Brother realized why she was so upset.
"You better not let me hear you say such words in the future or you can go back to your maternal family's house. My old Zhou family can't afford a wife like you." For the first time, Second Brother looked at his wife with such cold eyes.
Even when she caused a fuss in the past, Second Brother had never been so disappointed with his wife. This time he was really disappointed!
Why did Fourth Sister-in-law give the tape recorder? It was for Wu Ni and Yang Yang to listen to English. If his daughter and son were studying, wouldn't they be able to use it too? So how could there be biased?
But because his wife refused to let them study. Xia Xia went to study for a few years and the rest hadn't studied anything.
Why would they need to listen to English?
Just because of this, his own wife can make trouble like this. And even say something like looking down on Second Branch.
"Last time they came back, First Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law received the milk powder and candies. Our family wasn't left out. Eldest-in-law and Third Sister-in-law had even visited them. While you didn't even take a step. The other didn't hold it to heart. You actually think so beautifully and want to covet everything?" questioned Second Brother.
"That's a tape recorder!" Second Sister-in-law gritted her teeth.
"The ones using the tape recorder are my nephew and my niece!" Second Brother coldly pointed out: "I'm not joking with you. If you try to sow discord between our old Zhou brothers, you can go back to your old Chen Family. We can get a divorce!"
"You...you actually want to divorce me?" Second Sister-in-law was stunned: "We have so many children and you want to divorce me?"
"If you don't want to get divorced, behave. There are no big storms in the old Zhou family. Everything heading in the right direction. Don't stir trouble out of nowhere!" Second Brother stated.
Second Sister-in-law cried. She turned around and burst into tears.
Second Brother was also upset and frustrated. He had enough of this woman, so he put on his clothes and went to swim in the river.
Third Brother just came back from swimming outside and encountered him, "Second Brother, you're still going to swim at this time."
"En. Going to cool off." Second Brother finished speaking and left.
Third Brother went back. He talked about it with Third Sister-in-law: "Judging by Second Brother's appearance, he most likely had quarreled with Second Sister-in-law.
"So be it. That person is bored and wants to stir some chaos." Third Sister-in-law remarked with curled lips.
"We're all one family. Don't mind about that much." Third Brother urged.
"If I did mind, then this house would be noisy all day long." Third Sister-in-law harrumphed.
Third Brother didn't give any response. He also felt that this second sister-in-law was overboard. She always liked to be petty about the littlest things. He knew that it must be because she had no share of Fourth Sister-in-law's tape recorder. But that was for listening to English. Yang Yang and Wu Ni's weakness was English. So shouldn't they listen more?
What was there to mind?
"Wife, I plan to borrow some money from my parents." After being silent for a while, Third Brother broke out in a low voice
"You want to go work in the city?" Hearing this, Third Sister-in-law coped on quickly.
"En." Third Brother answered.
With how Second Sister-in-law was, there will definitely be problems at home further along the line. His wife wasn't one to tolerate.
Moreover, Third Brother originally had that idea in his mind.
It was just he hadn't dared to say it.
"Our family owns two hundred. There was five hundred yuans left by Qing Bai. I can get three hundred from Eldest Brother's side. I'm afraid I will have to ask three hundred from my parents." Third Brother said.
"Are the shops in the city so expensive?" uttered Third Sister-in-law.
"It's not cheap." Third Brother shook his head.
"It's okay if it's not cheap. You can always give it a go." Third Sister-in-law didn't want to live here anymore. Otherwise, the surface appearance would be torn apart and she would have a fight with that person in Second Branch soon or later. It'll be ugly.
After the couple had this thought, they naturally started to act.
When Third Brother Lin came to Zhou Dong to collect the eggs, he asked him about the shop in the city.
"I used 680 then. The other party was in a rush, so I got a bargain. However, other shops aren't that cheap. If you want it, I can ask around for you." Third Brother Lin said.
"Then I will trouble you."Third Brother nodded.
Third Brother Lin had helped inquire around. On another street about 20 minutes' walk from his shop, a shop owner said he wanted to sell it.
The price was seven hundred yuan. It was only a shop, the kind that couldn't live in. It was much smaller than Third Brother Lin's.
Still, the price was arbitrarily 700 yuan. Not a penny less.
This shop got a pretty good front. Still, Third Brother Lin looked at other shops. After looking around, he felt that the first shop was the best and most cost-effective.
He also called Third Brother to come over and check: "I think this shop is very good. The place is a bit small and can't be used as a living place. Still, this is the cheapest. There is a place with living area, which costs 800 to 900. Not a good deal."
Third Brother rode a bicycle and came over to take a look.
The shop was indeed not big. However, the location was really good. It was on the main street and leads in all directions. If he were to do business, it won't do badly.
"This shop is really good." Third Brother remarked.
"What about accommodation?" Third Brother Lin turned to him and asked.
"I can live at my youngest brother-in-law's." Third Brother.
Third Brother Lin nodded. He knew that Su Da Lin's family had moved to the capital. However, it wasn't his place to speak. Seeing that Third Brother knew what he was doing, he didn't say anything.
When Lin Qing He learned that Third Brother ran to the city to buy a shop, it was already October National Day.
It was due to Third Brother getting Wu Ni to write a letter to tell them.
It was eloquently conveyed through several pages of letter. It was Third Brother Lin who helped him find it. He also taught Third Brother some tips on doing business.
A this moment, Third Brother had settled everything.
As for Third Sister-in-law, she hadn't been in the city yet. Once this year's autumn harvest is over, the family will probably move there.
Judging from the letter, Third Brother was obviously giving the business a try.
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Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were naturally delighted.
Mother Zhou asked: "Don't know if it can work out?"
Lin Qing He paid her no heed. Zhou Xiao Mei took over and said: "As long as he works hard, it will definitely work out. Isn't Fourth Sister-in-law's Third Brother doing well?"
If this was a month ago, how could Zhou Xiao Mei have such confidence to say such things?
After this month or so, Zhou Xiao Mei had really gained some foundation.
On the third day they came here, Su Da Lin's bun shop opened. Although the business wasn't popular, it wasn't bad.
He worked diligently and cautiously every day. In October. the buns made almost 130 yuan after excluding the current expenditures.
This wasn't a lot, but it wasn't little either. It was worth two months of Su Da Lin's salary when he was in the county city
The hearts of the couple finally settled down.
It was tiring to make steamed buns since he had to get up in the middle of the night to make the dough and the likes. Still, Su Da Lin did it very enthusiastically.
Zhou Xiao Mei lazily slept until almost six o'clock before coming to help.
Let's not talk about this. Zhou Xiao Mei could the business's potential from this income.
So she felt that if her third brother went to open a shop in the city, he would definitely be no different.
"It's thanks to Da Wa's uncle." Mother Zhou was happy to hear this and felt a little embarrassed. She said to Lin Qing He: "They're doing the same business. I wonder if he will steal the business from Da Wa's uncle?"
"Then Third brother and Third Sister-in-law got to have the ability to steal. My third brother is very good at doing business." Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows and replied.
Mother Zhou just choked.
Zhou Xiao Mei laughed: "Mother, don't need to intervene. To buy a shop in the city will cost a lot of money. Does Third Brother have that much money?"
"This time I went back, your fourth sister-in-law gave me 500 yuan and I left it with my eldest brother before coming back. If they lack capital for their business, they can go to Eldest Brother for temporary use." Zhou Qing Bai said.
"Fourth's wife is thoughtful." It was Father Zhou. He looked at Lin Qing He with approval.
This old saying was true. Marrying a capable wife equal to bringing fortune to three generations. Father Zhou felt this was true.
Mother Zhou was too moved and looked at the youngest daughter-in-law.
Lin Qing He coughed dryly. She glanced at her man. Really, he wanted to gain favors for her.
"We're all one family. I naturally hope that everyone will do well. In the future, we will be old too. At that time, it'll be the world of young people like Da Wa. It's better when everyone will take care of each other." Lin Qing He responded.
"Mother is content that you can think like this." Mother Zhou said.
"Mother, you are content, then I am also content." Lin Qing He replied.
Mother Zhou smilingly stared at her. Lin Qing He's relationship with her mother-in-law got its rough patches. She almost had goose bumps from her affectionate eyes.
Better to drop it and not take any action.
"Brother-in-law, business is quite stable now. Have you planned to buy a tricycle and hand the shop to Xiao Mei so you can go sell it outside?" Lin Qing He asked.
"Yes... I do... have this plan." Su Da Lin nodded.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, don't we have too little flavor selection?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.
At present, there were three types of steamed buns: meat bun with mushrooms, meat bun with chinese cabbage, and meat bun with cabbage.
Lin Qing He answered, "The selection is indeed limited. Do you have any additional flavors?"
"I plan to add another, pickled pork bun." Zhou Xiao Mei said.
"Cut carrots into shreds and it can also be used in buns. Scrambled egg buns are also good." Lin Qing He suggested.
"We'll...try...try to all." Su Da Lin nodded.
"Have to make so many kinds of buns?" Mother Zhou uttered.
"Have... have to." Su Da Lin said.
If he wanted the bun shop business to go on for a long time, naturally he has to have more variety. Some people want to eat this kind, some people want to eat that kind. All in all, have to make more flavors, so it will not be monotonous .
"Mother, you don't understand. Don't speak." Zhou Xiao Mei said and then turned to her fourth sister-in-law: "Fourth Sister-in-law, Da Lin wants to add soy milk. What do you think?"
"If you can handle it, it's definitely an excellent option. Just selling soy milk is also an income." Lin Qing He applauded.
She felt that it was right to advise Zhou Xiao Mei on considering Su Da Lin at the beginning. Look, how good the man was?
"When it's very busy, don't be lazy. Get up and help Da Lin." Mother Zhou told her daughter off.
"I have to look after the children?" Zhou Xiao Mei explained.
"Stop finding excuses. Cheng Cheng and Xun Xun are going to study. Ya Ya and Tian Tian have me and your father. What else? You can't let Dalin do everything in the shop. Remember to help tomorrow morning." Mother Zhou stated.
"I...can...can handle it all." Su Da Lin said.
Zhou Xiao Mei sighed and said, "Nevermind. I'll get up with you in the future." Letting her Da Lin get up and work on his own, she felt guilty.
Lin Qing He smiled but didn't say anything about this topic.
She just said: "Now that the shop hasn't been bought yet, Xiao Mei, do work harder and listen to Mother."
"I wonder how much the shop here will cost?" Mother Zhou asked.
Lin Qing He looked at Zhou Qing Bai. Zhou Qing Bai responded, "The landlord of Da Lin's bun shop isn't willing to sell it."
He had asked but the landlord wasn't short of money. It can be rented, but not sold.
"In this case, if you want that shop, it will definitely be a lot more expensive. Of course, you can also change place." Lin Qing He said.
This was how business was. There would be a loss of popularity if one change the shop. Unless it was relatively close and people can see it on the way over.
Otherwise, the shop's former popularity will be greatly compromised.
"Then how much money?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.
"I guess it will cost four to five thousand." Zhou Qing Bai said.
His dumpling shop was a duplex. His wife spent 3,000 yuan to buy it. It was because the other party wanted to sell it and it was two years ago.
Now it was changing with each passing day. Su Da Lin's bun shop wasn't that big, but it still wasn't cheap. Especially since the owner don't necessarily want to sell it.
Naturally, this can only raise the price more, but it won't raise too much. There was no need to let others overcharge. At most, start again.
When the price of four or five thousand came out, Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei were both stunned.
Not to mention Father Zhou and Mother Zhou.
"That chicken coop size shop costs four to five thousand yuan?" Mother Zhou was dumbfounded by the 'sky-high price'.
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Such a price was truly 'sky-high'.
After all, how much did Third Brother Lin's shop cost in the county city? How much was the one bought by Third Brother?
However, the capital was the capital. Even at this moment, it was just advocating that a portion of people get rich first and then those who hadn't yet later. The gap between rich and poor wasn't big, but some differences were really inherent.
The shop here was the price.
"It should be." Zhou Qing Bai gave the honest truth. What he didn't say was that if the owner didn't lack money, then maybe they won't sell it. He just looked at his sister and said: "Earn money with Da Lin. Even if you don't buy this, you have to buy one from elsewhere."
According to his wife, if one didn't buy it these few years, it will become more and more expensive in the future. Especially with the real sky-high prices of later generations. In Zhou Qing Bai's view, one got to get into business to be able to buy a shop. Or a house?
So he suggested his sister and brother-in-law to buy it quickly.
"Fourth Brother, are you and Fourth Sister-in-law planning to buy?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.
"Naturally, we got that plan. Once we have the money, we will buy Qing Bai's dumpling shop." Lin Qing He said without blinking.
Outsiders won't be clear about the dumpling shop's profit. The business at the clothing shop was very good. Usually, Er Ni keeps the account. The daily amount was large, but the capital had yet to be deducted. Although she knew it was profitable, the specific profit wasn't clear to her.
"Then we will work hard and see if we can buy one!" Zhou Xiao Mei declared seriously.
"This is too expensive. Wait and see later, if it'll get cheaper?" Mother Zhou said.
"It will only become more and more expensive in the future." Zhou Qing Bai shook his head.
After sitting here for a while, Zhou Qing Bai and Su Da Lin went to the bathhouse to take a wash.
Lin Qing He asked Zhou Xiao Mei and Mother Zhou if they want to go. Mother Zhou didn't. She just went with Zhou Xiao Mei.
Zhou Xiao Mei rubbed her sister-in-law's back first. Then Lin Qing He rubbed hers.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, is there any way to move our household registration?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.
After she came to live here, she really liked this place. What's more, they already planned to buy a shop, so there was definitely no need to say where they'll develop in the future.
That's why she wanted to solve the household registration problem.
"It's not easy." Lin Qing He shook her head.
Regardless of whether it was in the future or the present, it wasn't easy to move a household registration.
"Stay as it is for now. There's no problem with the children's study and other things are affected." Lin Qing He said: "If there is news, I will notify you as soon as possible."
Aunt Ma and Uncle Ma went through a lot to let Ma Cheng Min move back. She heard Aunt Ma say they spent more than two thousand yuan to successfully move the household registration back. It was almost all of the old couple's savings.
But now that he had moved back, the money was considered worth it.
But Lin Qing He did not want Zhou Xiao Mei to spend so much money to move the household account.
What can one do with this money? They'll talk about it later.
Zhou Xiao Mei naturally believed in her fourth sister-in-law and said: "Fortunately, have Fourth Sister-in-law here. If not, us, husband and wife would definitely not dare to come over."
"Bear the hardship now and work hard with Brother-in-law. You won't be far behind in the future." Lin Qing He said.
It wasn't an easy matter for people to leave their homes.
But now was really a good time. Later generations will call this a golden age everywhere. In this era, even if one just opened a bun shop, one didn't have to worry about transferring the money to long-term assets (real estate).
"En. Da Lin and I will do a good job." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.
After a comfortable wash, they came out. Zhou Qing Bai and Su Da Lin were already waiting outside. Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin went back. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went home with their clothes bags.
"Eldest, that brat. Only sending one letter back in so long." Lin Qing He complained to Zhou Qing Bai on the way home.
After arriving at the military academy, he sent back a letter to report his safe arrival. After a few months, there was no news.
"It's strict over there. When there's no matter, it won't be easy to send news back." Zhou Qing Bai didn't find it strange.
Lin Qing He knew this too. But that stinky kid had been raised by her. Even when she had confidence in him, as a mother, she'll worry when he was thousands of miles away.
Although she appeared unaffected, how could she not worry in her heart.
But at this time, there were still many undercover agents. So the military academy was extremely strict.
So forget it.
But don't know if because the mother and son's heart were connected. After class the next day, Lin Qing He heard her colleague answer the phone and called her to answer the phone.
Once she heard it was her own stinky boy, Lin Qing He vented out: "You brat. You finally know to give us a call? Do you know how long you haven't contacted home? Don't you know your grandparents miss you? Do you still have home in your heart? Your wings grow strong and you want to fly, right?"
Zhou Kai didn't have a chance to speak when he was bombarded by his fierce mother.
Several students on his side couldn't help burst into laughter.
They received a kick from Zhou Kai. He rubbed his face and said helplessly, "Mom, there are classmates next to me."
"Hmph!" Lin Qing He snorted and said, "How are you doing over there?"
"Everything is fine here. Mom, you don't need to worry. Have my grandparents all gone to the capital?" Zhou Kai asked.
"They are here. Your youngest uncle's family is also here. When are you on vacation?" Lin Qing He replied.
"Does Mom miss me?" Zhou Kai grinned.
"You stinky boy." Lin Qing He amusedly scolded. But she really did somewhat missed this smelly boy. Probably, due to being unaccustomed to this separation.
"We aren't on vacation yet. They let us rest for a half-day today. That's why I have time to call you, Mom." Zhou Kai said.
"Is the training so harsh?" Lin Qing He couldn't help but ask.
"It's okay. Not too harsh. I can bear it." Zhou Kai answered.
"Can your side acceot postal express delivery?" Lin Qing He asked.
"Yes." Zhou Kai nodded.
Lin Qing He spoke: "Then I will send you something in a few days. Remember to sign for it."
Then they talked about a lot of other things before she reluctantly hung up the phone.
The older female teacher next to her naturally knew Zhou Kai. It was difficult to not know since he made a big announcement throughout the school that Lin Qing He was his mother.
She smiled and said, "Miss him?"
"I didn't feel it when he was by my side before. This time he went to the military academy for a few months. Except for a report of safety, only heard from him today." Lin Qing He emotionally remarked.
"This child is very promising. There is no need to worry about him." The female teacher was also a mother. Her child hadn't been admitted here and was studying faraway. She had the same feeling and comforted.
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Although it was just a phone call, Lin Qing He was still relieved even when he didn't come back in person.
When she went home after class, she started to make numbing spicy dried fish for her son.
There weren't only numbing spicy dried fish. Because of luck, she encountered someone selling beef. So Lin Qing He made five-spice beef jerky.
In addition, there were shoes and clothes.
Although she knew that he might not be able to wear it and would wear a school uniform, Lin Qing He still prepared two brand new casual clothes.
These things were prepared for a week before they were delivered.
Zhou Qing Bai glanced at his wife several times.
Lin Qing He asked, "Is something wrong?"
"I haven't seen you do it for me before." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her and replied.
Lin Qing He was taken aback for a moment. Then she took in his gaze which conveyed his envy toward his son and chuckled at once. Zhou Qing Bai looked away.
"I suddenly remembered. Look at our own family's. There is still a lot left. Those are all I kept for you. You can go find Uncle Wang, Father, or Da Lin in the evening and snack on it with a drink. "Lin Qing He brought up immediately.
"Those are for me?" Zhou Qing Bai turned to her and asked.
"Of course, it's reserved for you. If not, then for who? I don't care about anyone else." Lin Qing He answered.
Only then was Zhou Qing Bai satisfied. Then he went home with his wife.
The express delivery at this time was very slow.
That was why Lin Qing He made all dry goods. No need to be afraid of storage life and that everything will change taste.
When it arrived at Zhou Kai's school, it was a whole eight days later. Which was pretty fast.
When the things were delivered, Zhou Kai happened to finish dinner with two classmates. He came over to get the package.
He took it back to the dormitory and saw that it was dried fish and beef jerky. It had his dorm mates envious.
"Your mother is too good. She sends you so much food."
"There are also two sets of clothes and two pairs of shoes."
"This beef jerky is really delicious. Five-spice flavor."
"This dried fish is more fragrant. Spicy enough!"
Zhou Kai let them eat. He held the clothes to himself and found that the clothes his mother sent him were the perfect size.
But if Lin Qing He saw her eldest son now, she would definitely be surprised.
Not to mention being as black as a piece of charcoal, his whole aura has also changed drastically. Agile as a cheetah now.
Temporarily, the clothes can't be worn. Zhou Kai put them away. The two pairs of shoes also couldn't be worn yet. But this was his mother's thoughts. He put them all in the cabinet.
Then he came over to eat beef jerky and dried fish.
"My mother's dried beef jerky and dried fish are delicious, right?" Zhou Kai collected the dried fish and beef jerky and raised his eyebrows.
"It's delicious!" His dorm mates praised.
Only then, Zhou Kai let them continue to eat and asked, "When will we have a break next time?"
"There is no holiday at this time. But at the end of the year, there should be ten days." answered his dorm mate.
Zhou Kai looked forward to the New Year. He missed his family too.
No matter how smoothly he sailed in the military academy and how he complete the training perfectly, he was still a little homesick.
At Lin Qing He's side, she had recently started producing long-sleeved autumn clothes.
The small workshop was really small. Only got ten sewing machines. But after it opened, Lin Qing He had created a two-shift system.
One shift was old Madam Xu and the others, who responsible for the daytime. Another shift was the night shift.
After old Madam Xu and that group got off work, the night shift started working until midnight. What's more, Lin Qing He requested for was all young people who couldn't find a job for that group.
Old Madam Xu's eldest daughter-in-law, Li Cui Feng was the supervisor for the night shift.
The salary band was the same. But because it was a night shift, when the dumpling shop was about to close at nine o'clock, Zhou Qing Bai will deliver dumpling for supper.
It can be considered as a benefit.
With this two-shift system, even if there were fewer sewing machines, it still made up for a lot.
Because they wholeheartedly worked, it goes without saying that how the work efficiency was.
Even if it was Old Madam Xu, it was very fast since there was no trivial matters that occurred at home happening.
After all, the patterns were ready and there was no problems with the cut outs.
Lin Qing He wasn't stingy. either When it was hot, she would bring a watermelon for everyone to snack on from time to time. Occasionally, she would get Zhou Qing Bai to cook a pot of mung bean soup and send Zhou Gui Lai to bring it over.
It can be said to be busy, but the treatment was absolutely great. Because Lin Qing He can consider many things, it was also very heartwarming.
Occasionally, she would buy a few packs of candies to share.
It wasn't that the workers were greedy for this, but this kind attitude was really made one feel assured.
The working environment was also great.
There were ten sewing machines in a large warehouse. It was very spacious. Other places were piled up with cloth and ready-made clothes.
The ten people were all old acquaintances and all were of good character. Basically, there was nothing terrible at all.
They can talk while making clothes. Once it was time, they'll get off work and have enough time to cook dinner.
As for the monthly salary, it was paid on the last day of the month. Which was very punctual.
Lin Qing He came over this day with a net bag of tomatoes in hand.
She handed a few to each person. It tasted sour and sweet. A perfect combination.
"Work hard this year and next year I will increase your salary." Lin Qing He smilingly declared.
"A raise in salary? Can't really." Old Madam Xu reservedly responded.
Since having a job, Old Madam Xu became like dumpling shop's Aunt Ma. It was like she was rejuventated and felt very energetic every day.
"It's necessary. I'm very satisfied with everyone's work attitude. Salaries must be increased." Lin Qing He stated.
She promised. This year, it'll be like this. Next year, when the time comes, it'll be 40 yuan a month.
This increase was ten yuan. This had everyone overjoyed.
Lin Qing He's current workshop was known to all the neighbors left and right. No one in the apartment building didn't know.
Everyone knew that Teacher Lin opened a small workshop by herself and there were more than 20 workers under her.
Because of this, Mrs. Zhang from the old Zhang family next door thickened her face and talked to Lin Qing He. She wanted to recommend herself to work there.
However, Lin Qing He refused. She simply said Old Madam Xu was responsible for that side. She won't intervene and the positions was already full.
Also, Lin Qing He didn't be polite with the old Zhang Family. She didn't even say polite remarks like she would look for her when there was a shortage of people.
Why would she be polite with those who target her man and son?
Not only Mrs. Zhang, but also Zhang Mei He.
After that person moved out of the house, she started doing fleshy business. This news was spread all over the apartment building. Occasionally, there were couples who quarreled behind closed doors.
The reason was that the husband took money to go to Zhang Mei He for entertainment was found out.
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It can be said that one person had caused a ripple of bad air in the community.
Even like this, Zhang Mei He had even gone to find Old Madam Xu's eldest daughter-in-law Li Cui Feng.
She wanted to join the night shift or something, but Li Cui Feng disapproved. How could she possibly agree?
There were also young lads on the night shift.
Who knows if she would harm the guys.
So there was nothing to discuss.
Lin Qing He wasn't a saint who wants to change people. Zhang Mei He was like this. She will never sympathize with her. So when Li Cui Feng brought it up, she didn't intervene.
There was also Zhang Mei Lian, who targeted her eldest. She lived in another community. She was already working. Heard that she was in logistics. It was said she had changed two boyfriends.
Both guys were taken back to her dormitory for the night. And then they left the next day.
Don't think that in this era of underdeveloped supervisory information technology, it was possible to hide from the world.
If one doesn't want others to know, then one shouldn't take action.
Otherwise, even if there was a large distance away from the community, people will get to the bottom of it.
In fact, Lin Qing He wasn't interested in these. She didn't like to inquire about other people's news.
But it can't be helped. Zhang Mei Lian had little awareness.
She thought no one knew about her matter. When Lin Qing He occasionally encountered her, she smiled sweetly.
Why did she still have such an expression in front of her? Wasn't it because she was still aiming for her eldest and not giving up?
That's why Lin Qing He didn't have a good impression of her. It was no one's business whether she got a boyfriend or not. It was her freedom to love whoever.
But to put clearly put on an act that she looked down on her and still come up and stick her face on her cold butt as if she bullied her. This was too much.
So every time she saw Zhang Mei Lian, Lin Qing He's face displayed indifference.
Lin Qing He came to the dumpling shop that day. She saw Aunt Ma washing the dishes with an ugly expression.
"Aunt Ma, what's the matter? Are you feeling well?" Lin Qing He asked.
"No. I'm fine." Aunt Ma smiled.
Lin Qing He spoke, "If you feel uncomfortable, then tell Qing Bai and have a day off."
Aunt Ma smiled and nodded. Then she continued to wash the dishes.
Lin Qing He turned to Zhou Qing Bai. Zhou Qing Bai didn't pay much heed and said, "The postman just sent a new letter for you."
Lin Qing He remembered when she heard this. She quickly went to get the letter and said, "Li Li must have given birth."
Sure enough, Wang Li gave birth. She gave birth to a daughter.
The one in front was a son. Now, this was a daughter.
After Lin Qing He finished reading it, she smiled at Zhou Qing Bai , "This time, you can have a god-daughter."
Zhou Qing Bai grinned when he heard it, "What should gift should we send?"
"The rest isn't necessary. Just send some small clothes over." Lin Qing He replied.
Then she asked old Madam Xu to help make some small winter clothes. It was going to be cold soon. There were small inner clothes and cotton-padded clothes. Altogether, there were a dozen or so pieces.
These were all sent to Wang Li's side.
When Wang Li's man Li Bo Chuan received these clothes, he smiled and showed them to Wang Li.
Wang Li didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Really that Qing He. It's not necessary to send so many. Young children sprout instantly."
Though she said this, her heart was full of gratitude.
At the time, she had the thoughts of aborting this daughter. But she was persuaded by Qing He. Now she gave birth, she was extremely glad.
A son and a daughter. Completely perfect.
"This daughter was born at the right time. I heard the gossip that family planning will start next year." Lin Qing He mentioned in her letter.
Family planning was certainly being implemented in the capital. But the firmness wasn't great.
It was in 1982 when it became firm and strict.
Despite knowing this, Wang Li didn't care much. After the child was given birth, she got her man to get ligation. There can't be any more accidents in the future!
Back to Lin Qing He's side.
It was only a few days later that she heard about Aunt Ma's matter from old Madam Xu.
It was because she headed out early and returned late every day. Also, she occasionally went to the movie with her Qing Bai or gone to other places to see if there were any antiques that can be picked up.
So she really didn't know what happened to Aunt Ma.
Ma Cheng Min, Uncle Ma's son, was now unemployed.
The job was originally for Uncle Ma. Because he gave his work to his son, he now rode a tricycle to transport goods and make money.
It wasn't a work that happened frequently, but it was enough to not eat idle meals.
Ma Cheng Min's salary was forty yuan a month and Aunt Ma's was 30 yuan. Uncle Ma's work can earn almost ten yuan a month to supplement the family.
If the income of the family were added up, it wasn't little.
However, Ma Cheng Min's factory laid off staff. He was unlucky enough to get laid off.
Now he was considered as being in a state of unemployment.
That's why Aunt Ma was a little worried these days.
Her grandson will go to kindergarten soon and it will be all expense.
When Lin Qing He went to bed that night, she chatted about this with Zhou Qing Bai.
"Ma Cheng Min graduated from high school. His level of education isn't low. I have seen his writing. It's pretty firm. Say, should I put him in the warehouse?" Lin Qing He asked.
The warehouse was currently managed by old Madam Xu and her eldest daughter-in-law. But because they weren't literate, Lin Qing He had to handle all the accounting books.
And the warehouse must have professional management.
"It's not a bad idea to let him manage." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
Ma Cheng Min's character was good. Zhou Qing Bai was quite familiar with him. Ma Cheng Min often went to his place since Aunt Ma worked there.
"It's too idle to just manage the warehouse. How about I open another shop?" Lin Qing He asked.
Zhou Qing Bai raised his eyebrows and looked at his wife: "Not afraid of getting tired?"
"What's to be afraid?" Lin Qing He didn't mind and said, "I hired people to do it, so I'm not the one getting tired."
Then she began to calculate the feasibility of this matter.
She'll let Ma Cheng Min manage the storeroom. She'll still manage the input book as she didn't want to let the people below know what the profits. So mainly the output accounts for him.
Then let him go to supervise a shop. The clothing shop was basically stable. Zhou Er Ni and Xu Sheng Mei were still responsible for that since both of them were already skilled at it.
She was planning to let Hu Zi go to set up a street stall next year.
But now, change of plan. Hu Zi can manage a menswear store with Ma Cheng Min.
Lin Qing He was one to take action. After she gave her class the next day, she went to the Housing Management Bureau.
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Lin Qing He didn't want to open the shop too far. It was best to be near the women's clothing shop.
After all, there were only two girls at the clothing store. The security of this moment can't compare to that of later generations. Usually, nothing would happen, but if something did, they can receive some support.
Don't know if it because of her good luck.
As just across the street from her women's clothing shop, there was a shop available.
This shop was the same as Zhou Qing Bai's dumpling shop. It was a duplex too.
"This shop costs five thousand yuan. The seller said not a penny less." The staff of the Housing Management Bureau clarified.
"Is now alright? Can you take me over to see?" Lin Qing He said.
"Okay." The staff member had received a packet of candies from Lin Qing He before and nodded in response.
And if the shop was sold, she will also gain face. At this time, there was no such thing as commission. Only a fixed salary.
They went over there and took a look. Lin Qing He was satisfied.
The second floor can be used as a warehouse. The area was very spacious.
Also, the location. Beside the road and diagonally across from the women's clothing store. One can see the women's clothing store from the door.
Lin Qing He didn't hesitate at all. She instantly went back to arrange for the transfer procedures.
"Don't you need to discuss with your husband?" the staff member said.
"No. I have the final say at home." Lin Qing He answered.
The staff member chuckled at this. Then the house was transferred. She was amazed when Lin Qing He took such a large sum of money out of the cloth bag.
Five thousand yuan. Half of what ten thousand yuan household owned. She didn't expect so much money to be produced in one go. Really rich.
After receiving the deed and related documents, Lin Qing He exited in a very good mood.
The dumpling shop was only three thousand yuan back them, while this one cost five thousand yuan. However, Lin Qing He didn't mind.
Not only was the market now different from two years ago, the area of the shop was also larger. Just having a second floor made her felt it wasn't too expensive.
She came over to the dumpling shop and whispered into Zhou Qing Bai's ears. Zhou Qing Bai was dumbfounded.
He didn't expect his wife to be so fast. She only decided last night and bought it today.
Since she already bought it, he said, "Go and talk to Aunt Ma."
Lin Qing He nodded and brought up her plans to Aunt Ma, who was washing the dishes.
Aunt Ma was stunned. Immediately, she uttered: "Isn't old Mrs. Xu in charge over there? Is it appropriate to let Cheng Min go over?"
"Appropriate." Lin Qing He said.
What Ma Cheng Min going to manage was actually output account. Like how many clothes were made from the inputted fabrics.
And what old Madam Xu and her eldest daughter-in-law Li Cui Feng took care of was the quality control of the workers' stitches and clothing.
"I also rented a shop. I plan to sell clothes as well. This time, men's clothing. At that time, Cheng Min and my nephew will have to watch that shop." Lin Qing He explained, "The salary is the same as old Madam Xu and others as he is also considered to be management. Thirty-five yuan a month. After all, he has a lot of work to do. I have already decided that he will get a salary raise next year."
Aunt Ma was overjoyed: "Alright, alright. I'll go back later and will tell him."
"Then I must trouble Aunt Ma." Lin Qing He nodded.
"No trouble at all. Teacher Lin, I have to thank you for this!" Old Madam Ma looked at Lin Qing He and spoke gratefully.
She and her old partner were delighted that their son and his family can return to the city. It didn't matter that it took so much money to move the household registration back.
After all, there was a job that he can do safely and steadily. All in all, it won't have gone badly.
But who would have known, he encountered redundancy.
This was naturally a thunderbolt. Without a job, there was no salary. It was her and her old partner. Although her son followed his dad and transport goods to make some money these days, he only made about 20 yuan a day. Including her salary, life can still keep going.
But this wasn't a long-term solution.
Aunt Ma had been very anxious for a while.
She didn't expect that Lin Qing He would arrange for this work. Taking care of the warehouse and watching the shop couldn't be any better.
After work in the afternoon, Aunt Ma hurried home.
Ma Cheng Min was sleeping at home. The work was in the morning. He and his dad were exhausted from it.
"Cheng Min. Cheng Min. Get up. Mom got something to tell you ." Aunt uttered as soon as she got home.
"Mom, Cheng Min is tired." Huang Xiao Liu said.
Her heart ached at sight how difficult things were for her man.
"I know he's tired. But it's good news." Aunt Ma explained. While she spoke, Ma Cheng Min got up.
"Mom. You should go take a rest, too." Ma ChengMin uttered when he got up.
It was hard on his Mom, She supported the life of the family.
"Cheng Min, listen to me first." Aunt Ma spoke and then recounted everything Lin Qing He had said to her.
Ma Cheng Min was stunned: "Really?"
"Teacher Lin told me personally. How can it be a lie? I'm just a little worried about whether you can manage the accounts and watch the shop?" Aunt Ma expressed.
"I haven't manage it before, but it shouldn't be difficult." Ma Cheng Min said. As for watching the shop, it shouldn't be difficult either.
"Teacher Lin said that when she comes back in the evening, she will talk to you." Aunt Ma informed.
"Alright!" Hope emerged in Ma Cheng Min's heart.
The past few days were really depressing. Although work was draining, it was better than doing nothing at home.
In the afternoon, Lin Qing He would sleep in the second floor of the dumpling shop.
There was a newly bought summer mat on the floor, so she camped on the floor and didn't sleep in her nieces' bed.
When she woke up, Lin Qing He went to class. Zhou Qing Bai would close the shop at this time and go to nap too.
There was basically no business between two to four in the afternoon. He will close the door to sleep or sleep for a short while and then go to Bei University to play basketball.
This man knew how to enjoy life these past two years while making money.
When Aunt Ma Aunt came to work in the afternoon. Ma Cheng Min had followed. He couldn't wait until the evening, so he came first.
Zhou Qing Bai told him about the interior design matter. Ma Cheng Min was responsible for these matters.
There was also the small workshop. He had to handle this side too.
Ma Cheng Min acknowledged each of them. When it was about time, he went to the kindergarten and brought his son back home. At this time, Lin Qing He had got off work.
Seeing him there, she knew what his intention. So she brought him over to the shop.
Incidentally, she called Hu Zi, who was at the women's clothes shop across the street, over.
"Aunt, are you going to open a shop again?" Hu Zi's jaw dropped when he came over.
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"What do you mean by opening a shop again? I only have two." Lin Qing He laughed.
"Three. There's also Uncle's dumpling shop." Hu Zi pointed out.
"Your uncle's dumpling shop has nothing to do with me. His is his. Mine is mine." Lin Qing He responded and then went back to business: "This shop will be taken care of by you and your Uncle Cheng Min from now on. The shop's decoration or something will be complete by you and Uncle Cheng Min."
"Okay. N problem." Hu Zi nodded at once.
He knew Ma Cheng Min. After all, Hu Zi lived in the apartment building. Ma Xiao Dan came over to watch TV every night.
So Lin Qing He's second clothing store was handed over to Ma Cheng Min and Hu Zi. Decorating and so on. Those they can do it by themselves will be completed by themselves. Those they can't, they can find someone to do it.
At the same time, Lin Qing He went to order menswear.
Cotton-padded clothes to ward against the cold. This order was given to the entrepreneurial and wealthy second-generation's factory that Zhou Qing Bai knew.
This rich second generation who ventured out on his own called Wang Yuan. The rich second generation got a good character.
"Teacher Lin, you are planning to open a men's clothing store." Wang Yuan smilingly remarked after seeing the cotton-padded clothes design.
He knew that Lin Qing He taught foreign languages at Bei University. He had to say that he admired her.
Moreover, the design sketches were also very novel. Before it had always been women's clothing. He made a few and gave them to his family. They all loved them very much.
It just there was no men's clothing. He wanted some too.
"Just opening a small shop. It's can't compare to your big factory." Lin Qing He smiled.
Wang Yuan continued on: "Why are there fewer women's clothing orders now?"
"Business is sluggish," Lin Qing He answered.
He still didn't know about her small workshop.
Wang Yuan laughed, "How could the business go down now? It's selling so well. Your menswear store will definitely not lag behind when you open it."
"When will this batch of clothes come out?" Lin Qing He asked.
"Half a month." Wang Yuan answered.
Lin Qing He nodded and signed a contract with him. Wang Yuan held deep respect after signing the contract. The contract was really well written.
"Teacher Lin, won't you come work for my factory? I may possibly take the international route in the future. At that time, I will have to have talents like you. If you are willing to come to my factory, five days a month will do. I will give a salary of 200 yuan. What do you think?" Wang Yuan looked at Lin Qing He.
This wasn't the first time he wanted to headhunt Lin Qing He. Lin Qing He still declined and smiled: "Boss Wang is too polite. With your offered salary, would there be a lack of translators in the future?"
"Then why aren't you joining?" Wang Yuan asked.
He was only twenty-three years old. This year was the first year he ventured out on his own. It was obvious that he was intelligent and can manage things as the clothing factory was doing well.
And his ambition was high. Since he thought of taking the international route.
Lin Qing He knew that he really wanted to recruit her, so she said, "I don't want to do this. I prefer the life at Bei University. If the students under my hand have that intention in the future, let me introduce them to you?"
"Okay!" Wang Yuan was delighted when he heard this and grinned: "When the time comes, you have to find me a good one. Even if they aren't at your level, they can't be too far off."
He had a cousin who was studying abroad. Seeing that the situation in his country was better now, he came back this year.
Just last month, his cousin came over and happened to meet Lin Qing He. That fake foreigner was attracted by Lin Qing He's aura.
He had used English to strike up a conversation. He was used to flirting abroad and blurted it out smoothly.
He wanted to remedy it by speaking in Chinese. It was then he heard Lin Qing He replied to him in English. After that accident, they got into an exchange of words. Wang Yuan was shocked when he came out.
Afterward, he heard his cousin say that this Bei University foreign language teacher was top-notch. Her pronunciation was perfect. Very pure.
When Wang Yuan's cousin learned of Lin Qing He's three sons and the eldest had graduated from college, he couldn't describe how complicated his feeling was.
He thought he met his true love but he never thought his true love was already a mother and her child was already this big!
However, this didn't affect Wang Yuan's appreciation of Lin Qing He. He offered her excellent conditions. When Zhou Qing Bai came to collect the goods, he would also express it to Zhou Qing Bai.
Lin Qing He found Wang Yuan to be promising.
This young boss had excellent interpersonal skills. He wasn't stingy. The most important thing was that he had a long-term vision and was eclectic.
She was still a willingness to cooperate with such people.
So, she sent the men's cotton-padded clothes order that the small workshop couldn't finish over to this side keep his factory busy.
The fact that Lin Qing He opened another clothing store quickly spread throughout the family.
"Fourth Aunt, you're so astounding," Zhou Er Ni admired.
"Very astounding." Xu Sheng Mei nodded in agreement.
Both Zhou Er Ni and Hu Zi were now going to evening classes. Xu Sheng Mei brought it up when she came over to watch TV at her grandparent's.
Mother Zhou was surprised: "Your aunt has opened another shop?"
Father Zhou was also surprised, but he didn't say anything.
"Aunt said it's going to sell men's clothing." Xu Sheng Mei nodded.
"Will it be too busy?" Mother Zhou uttered.
"Aunt is getting Hu Zi and another neighbor come over to watch it." Xu Sheng Mei said. After some hesitation, she spoke: "Grandma, my brother isn't studying this year. I wonder if he can come here to help?"
Mother Zhou understood when she heard this, "You can ask your Aunt about this."
How could she possibly decide for Fourth Daughter-in-law? To be honest, she felt a little guilty.
Because of coming here, Fourth Daughter-in-law brought a lot of good things. TV, tape recorder, electric fan. Which of these luxury goods weren't given to her and her old partner?
Neighbors on the left and right in the capital praised when they heard it.
But basically, she didn't help out anywhere. While on her youngest son-in-law's side, she would go to help sell the buns and collect the money. Her son's side didn't need her assistance.
How would she dare to call the shots and introduce someone?
Xu Sheng Mei didn't dare to speak about it to her Aunt. She knew very well that her aunt wasn't one to hold back.
Look what happened to Liu Ni when she came over. She was sent back directly by her?
Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei had a rare opportunity to close the shop early one day. The family of six went to the movies.
They came back after eight o'clock in the evening.
Only then did Zhou Xiao Mei knew that her fourth sister-in-law had opened a third shop!
In the evening of the next day, Su Da Lin watched the shop by himself. Zhou Xiao Mei brought Su Ya and Su Tian over.
Lin Qing He was writing a document on the second floor of the dumpling shop. She had arranged a writing desk for Zhou Er Ni. She often came here to write documents and making records.
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She left her two little girls to play below. Zhou Xiao Mei went upstairs to find her fourth sister-in-law.
"What's the matter? Have you eaten yet?" Lin Qing He uttered when she saw her.
"I will eat with you later." Zhou Xiao Mei didn't act like an outsider.
Lin Qing He nodded and smiled: "How's the business?"
Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei were very hard-working. The bun shop stayed open in the morning until after dinner before they close. Almost open for the whole day.
"Pretty good." When talking about her business, a smile lit up on Zhou Xiao Mei's face.
It was almost the end of October now and it was nearly the second month since they came here. The first month they made more than 100, which was like a reassurance pill for her and her Da Lin.
This month's earning made it evident to Zhou Xiao Mei how profitable this bun shop was.
Su Da Lin was a diligent person. He had bought a tricycle this month. In the morning, he left the shop to Zhou Xiao Mei's care. His mother-in-law, Mother Zhou would often come to help.
As for himself, he rode the tricycle out to sell buns.
He used a foam box with a layer of two clean cloths inside. Then he grabbed some oiled paper for the buns and he can do his business.
The business was really good.
Combining with the shop, this month, which had yet to end, had exceeded 200 yuan.
How can Zhou Xiao Mei not be overjoyed?
"Work hard and you won't do badly in the future." Lin Qing He nodded.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, Sheng Mei went to watch TV at home yesterday and said you opened another clothing store." Zhou Xiao Mei spoke.
"I'm just messing around." Lin Qing He smilingly answered.
"What messing around!? Fourth Sister-in-law, why are you so brilliant?" Zhou Xiao Mei uttered enviously: "If only I could be as good as Fourth Sister-in-law!"
Her fourth sister-in-law was truly a female of the new era. There was nothing she can't do. She was even better than men.
Her fourth sister-in-law opened a dumpling shop. She didn't know how the dumpling shop's business was, the bun shop can be used as a comparison.
At most, it can also earn more than 200 yuan. Although it was a lot, it definitely cannot compare to the clothing store.
Zhou Er Ni didn't say anything. However, Xu Sheng Mei did say when it's busy, the clothing store can make two to three thousand yuan a month.
Of course, there were expenses and so on to consider. Still, the profits will certainly not be low.
Otherwise, her fourth sister-in-law couldn't open one at the beginning of the year and another at the end of this year, right?
Zhou Xiao Mei guessed it right. The profit of the clothing store was indeed huge. That's why when Lin Qing He heard that Ma Cheng Min had been laid off, she recruited him.
Regarding the profit of the women's clothing store. Because of the addition of a small workshop, the profit had increased a lot as there was no middleman.
At the peak, the profit of the clothing store was close to 3,000 yuan.
So adding a men's clothing store was no problem. Anyway opening one store was still opening. Same for two stores.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, what do you think of me getting some clothes from your small clothing factory and set up a street stall in the plaza in the evening?" Zhou Xiao Mei said.
Lin Qing He smiled: "What small clothing factory? It's a small workshop." Then she continued, "Of course, you can take it. But can you handle so much?"
Su Da Lin had to get up super early in the morning. Although he can rest at noon, he was still tired. It was better to rest early in the evening.
"I definitely can. How much money can a piece make?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.
"I can let you profit three dimes and give you five pieces a day." Lin Qing He grinningly stated when she saw that she was really interested.
Three dimes per piece weren't much, but it wasn't little either. Not to mention there were five pieces to sell. If she can sell two or three pieces each night, it was almost an average person's salary.
"Alright." Zhou Xiao Mei didn't dislike the condition, so she agreed.
Counting the days, how long had she not gone to work to make money?
When she used to have a job, it was only slightly over 20 yuan a month. It wasn't too much. Only half of Su Da Lin's.
But even if it was only twenty or so, she had earned by herself. She felt mentally satisfied.
There was nothing wrong with being a housewife at home. It was just Zhou Xiao Mei, who was used to earning, wanted to have her own job now.
That day, she ate with them at the dumpling shop. After eating, she brought five pieces of clothes back. She left the children to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou to mind. Zhou Xiao Mei pulled Su Da Lin away to set up a street stall.
With five pieces of clothes, she can start hawking her ware.
Su Da Lin didn't have any objections. The bun shop was very stable and won't do badly, but since his wife wanted to make some earning, then go for it.
There were only five pieces of clothes. At this time, the stall business was very popular.
Zhou Xiao Mei found a place with a lot of people, and loudly advertised: "New clothes! Brand new directly from the manufacturer. They're sold at a lower price. Anyone who is interested can come and take a look."
The five pieces of clothes were in five styles and colors. Whether it was quality or style, they were all very top-notch.
Soon, people came to check them out. They didn't necessarily have buy it when they saw it. Still, five pieces of clothes were finally sold.
Five pieces of clothing earned her one and a half yuan. Zhou Xiao Mei was greatly pleased.
This took less than an hour.
"Da Lin, the money in the capital is so easy to earn!" Zhou Xiao Mei was in a merry mood.
Su Da Lin just smiled.
His heart finally gained peace which wasn't there before.
When they first came, he felt really uneasy. But being the capital for the past two months, he deeply realized that as long as he wasn't lazy, he can still make money and support his family.
"I'm going to ask Fourth Sister-in-law if I can get more clothes." Zhou Xiao Mei said.
She went to find her fourth sister-in-law the next day.
Lin Qing He understood from her behavior that had sold out the clothes.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, can you give me more clothes from your small factory? I want to take more." Zhou Xiao Mei spoke.
"My side can't do it. There are two shops." Lin Qing He explained: "But if you want the clothes I got from the clothes factory, I can give you in bulk. However, the profit is only two dimes."
She brought the goods from the clothing factory, so the price was naturally high. Lin Qing He did not plan to give it to Zhou Xiao Mei according to that price.
Because she also had to make money. Every time it was Zhou Qing Bai and her who talked to Wang Yuan about the contract. Wang Yuan's factory was only found after she and Zhou Qing Bai had changed factory several times.
Those factories from before weren't good factories.
The most important thing was that if these clothes weren't wholesaled to Zhou Xiao Mei, her shop can also take them on. The reason why they were wholesaled to Zhou Xiao Mei was to give her some sweetness as the two of them had a good relationship.
If it were another? See if she would give wholesale price and give away profit?.
So don't say that she was black-hearted. This was business. It was also a mutually beneficial business. She will not have any arrogant mentality because she gave up so much profit. Zhou Xiao Mei had the earned money through her own efforts. It was a win-win.
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Zhou Xiao Mei started her career as a street seller.
She knew to be contented. Not all of her clothes would be sold every day. Sometimes she sold a lot and sometimes less. Whether she earned a few dimes or a yuan or so, she was deeply pleased.
Hu Zi and Zhou Er Ni had to go to evening classes every night.
In comparison, Xu Sheng Mei was a lot more idle. She came over to her grandparents' to watch TV every day.
"Grandma, how much money does Aunt (Xiao Mei) make by selling clothes on the street?" Xu Sheng Mei asked.
"It's about a yuan." Mother Zhou knew the answer as she had heard her daughter say.
She still felt that Fourth Daughter-in-law knew how to take care of her sister-in-law, Xiao Mei. Not too much and not too little. Even if she earned a dollar a day, it'll be 30 yuan a month.
This was also an income.
"Grandma, really can't let my brother come over? Even if he doesn't work at the shop, it would be fine for him to sell clothes like Aunt (Xiao Mei)." Xu Sheng Mei said.
Mother Zhou said: "It's not a bad idea. However, whether your brother can come over, don't ask Grandma about this. Go to find your Aunt." Then she continued: "That's right. Both Er Ni and Hu Zi are attending evening classes. Why didn't you go, Sheng Mei?"
"I can't read." Xu Sheng Mei said.
"Then, ask Er Ni. Learn from her. Your aunt is very busy. She has no time to teach you this. You learn from Er Ni and Hu Zi and listen to your aunt. Nothing can go wrong by studying." Zhou Mu Said.
"You have to study more!" Father Zhou also agreed and said.
Both of them were taken around the Bei University by old Wang.
For the two of them, rural old people of the older generation, being able to stroll around the country's best university had them walking like they were floating.
Old Wang's original words were: "Knowledge changes destiny. Studying and progress are required. Society is developing. Other things are not known yet. But what you learn is your own and you will never lose it for a lifetime."
Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, who had attended literacy class for a few days, deeply agreed.
The rest they can't understand, but they did understand the sentence 'what you learn is your own and you will never lose it for a lifetime'.
So knowing that Four Daughter-in-law had arranged for their grandson and granddaughter to go to evening classes, both Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were delighted.
Xu Sheng Mei responded: "I know I have to study but I had been delayed by my mother. Hu Zi and Er Ni both went to school before. I don't understand anything now."
"Take your time studying and you'll get." Mother Zhou said: "Your aunt had also attended a literacy class before. Now, look how brilliant she is? She entered a place like Bei University as a teacher."
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hen she and her old partner followed old Wang around Bei University, they had gone to the lecture room to see Fourth Daughter-in-law. She stood on the podium and spoke in a foreign language. That sight was pleasing to the eye.
Mother Zhou felt that she had never gained so much face in her life.
"Grandma, you think of me too highly. How many miles does it take to find someone like Aunt?" Although Xu Sheng Mei was a little afraid of her aunt, she had to admit that her aunt was really the most capable among the women she had ever seen.
She created another smallworkshopclothe shop and hired workers as well as starting a small clothing factory. And she was still teaching at Bei University. How many things can one person do?
"Your uncle is lucky." Mother Zhou grinned.
Her youngest son was indeed blessed. By marrying such a wife, he basically had nothing to worry about.
Xu Sheng Mei didn't want to talk about this. She still wanted to introduce her brother. And her younger sisters too.
After all, life here was so good. The countryside couldn't compare.
What's more, her mother knew how to make clothes. If she comes here, she can also help out in the small workshop.
But these words can only be held in her heart. She dared not say them.
Before nine o'clock, Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin both returned.
Mother Zhou asked, "It's getting colder and colder here. Is business starting to decline?"
"My fourth sister-in-law said that she had arranged for a batch of men's cotton-padded clothes. Business shouldn't be bad then." Zhou Xiao Mei replied in a good mood.
Sure enough, it was right to follow her fourth sister-in-law.
Business was better tonight. She made more than a yuan.
"Da Lin, let's not go hawking ware tomorrow. Instead, take my parents to the bathhouse to take a wash." Zhou Xiao Mei said.
"Okay." Su Da Lin nodded with a smile.
"Aunt, can I go with you and grandma tomorrow?" Xu Sheng Mei asked.
"Sure. Come here to eat and we will leave after six o'clock. While you're at it, ask Fourth Sister-in-law if she is going." Zhou Xiao Mei responded.
Xu Sheng Mei nodded.
Most of the time, Xu Sheng Mei stayed here to sleep. There are a few rooms here. She slept in the study room alone.
The next morning, she returned.
In other words, there was only Zhou Er Ni in the dumpling shop. Zhou Er Ni wasn't afraid at all. There was nothing to be afraid of. The door was firmly locked.
If she had to admit the apologetic truth, sleeping on her own was more peaceful. Nevermind that Xu Sheng Mei had stinky feet as she didn't like to wash her feet frequently, she also yelled and talked in her sleep.
Lin Qing He's men's clothing store was completely renovated in only three days. Although it was agreed with Wang Yuan that the order will be ready in half a month, Lin Qing He still went ahead and took some back to open the store.
The subsequent goods will be received later.
The menswear's business wasn't as good as that as womenswear. Still, it wasn't bad. On the first day it opened, 13 cotton-padded clothes were sold. On the second day, they sold a little more, almost 20 pieces.
The way it was, was pretty good. However, it was far away from womenswear's explosive business model.
It won't lose money. Just manage it as it was.
Zhou Xiao Mei knew that the cotton-padded clothes had arrived. She came over and took some of them out to sell on the street. Fourth Sister-in-law allowed her five dimes profit.
It was sold until November. It snowed, so no more street selling.
At this time, she can saw the benefits of self-employment.
The snow had more or less affected business. The few store's businesses had dropped a little, but it was still okay.
Lin Qing He had a rare opportunity to finished class early that afternoon, so she came to see Zhou Qing Bai: "Want to go to the bathhouse?"
Zhou Qing Bai glanced at his wife. Seeing her deep smile, the corner of his mouth also raised and said, "Wait for Second to get out of class first."
When Zhou Xuan came over after class, Zhou Qing Bai passed the work in the shop to him and said that they would eat by themselves at night.
Then he went home with his wife to get clothes and go to the bathhouse.
After taking a wash, the two of them came to the restaurant to eat roast duck and enjoyed their together time.
"We filled our stomach, now it's time to go home." Lin Qing He looked at her Qing Bai.
Zhou Qing Bai nodded. He settled the bill and went home with his wife. The couple went to bed early that night.
When Zhou Kai, Hu Zi, and the others closed the shops and went home to watch TV until ten o'clock, they saw Zhou Qing Bai coming out to pour a cup of water and mix it with honey before bringing it back to the room.
All three half-grown lads were clueless.
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Lin Qing He's complexion was particularly great the next day.
Between Zhou Qing Bai's eyebrows, one can sense peace and softness. Discerning people can tell at a glance that this was a man with a happy family.
Zhou Qin Bai persisted in getting up early even until now.
Even though it was cold now, he still headed to the dumpling shop at six o'clock in the morning. It was inevitable that it'll disturb Xu Sheng Mei and Zhou Mei Ni who are still sleeping on the second floor.
That's why Xu Sheng Mei liked her grandparent's side.
It didn't matter to Zhou Er Ni. She went to bed early. After returning from evening classes at night, she sometimes would go to the apartment building with Hu Zi to watch TV for a while. But most of the time she asked Hu Zi to send her back to the dumpling shop early to rest.
When Zhou Qing Bai came to open the door, start making the dough and work away, Zhou Er Ni would get up and set up the bed. Then she came down to help her fourth uncle.
When she was almost done with the work, she ate breakfast. Afterward, she went up to the second floor to study. Once it was time for work, she went to the clothing store to open the shop.
Life was completely a routine.
But have to say, after coming over this year, Zhou Er Ni's aura had changed a lot.
Using Zhou Gui Lai's words, she appeared similar to his mother.
In fact, Zhou Er Ni wasn't copying her fourth aunt, Lin Qing He. But rather, Lin Qing He deliberately promoted this niece and taught her a lot.
However, Lin Qing He didn't show favoritism. Xu Sheng Mei and Hu Zi had also received her guidance.
Zhou Er Ni took in 80% and Hu Zi was 60%. As for Xu Sheng Mei, it wasn't even 20%.
Her favorite thing was to watch TV. She had completed her work well. So Lin Qing He didn't say anything. Can only say that each person's pursuits were different.
After Zhou Er Ni came here, not only did her aura change a lot, she also grew taller. She was almost one point six meters tall.
Her skin had turned whiter.
If she goes back to the village again, it will definitely surprise people.
"After eating, go study." Zhou Qing Bai gave her a bowl of dumplings and said.
"En." Zhou Er Ni nodded. After eating meat and cabbage dumplings, she went to the second floor to study.
Zhou Qing Bai can handle it all by himself. He was used to it and was very orderly.
The dumpling shop's business was really stable now. It got a profit of more than 300 yuan a month.
Even when Zhou Qing Bai had done reselling with his wife, he would never look down on this income.
On the contrary, he was very satisfied with the dumpling shop's income, which was about ten yuan a day.
Xu Sheng Mei came over after eating at her grandparent's side.
When she came over and saw her uncle was busy in the shop, she helped out with bringing the dumplings to the guests. She displayed some hesitation.
Zhou Qing Bai didn't even ask. When nieces have a matter, they can find their aunt. He wouldn't intervene even when he was their uncle.
"Uncle, I...I want to talk with you about something." Seeing her uncle did not ask, Xu Sheng Mei hesitantly uttered.
"Tell your aunt." Zhou Qing Bai worked away without turning his head. He was in the middle of making dumplings.
Because the dumplings here were really good value, they were all famous in this area. As long as one wanted dumplings, they will definitely think of here.
Some people didn't come to the store to eat. They would come to buy raw ones and go back to cook them for themselves. Every day Zhou Qing Bai had to make a lot.
If Aunt Ma was here, she would wash her hands and help with wrapping when there is no washing to do.
The margin of a bowl of dumplings was so thin. To be able to make more than 300 profit in a month, raw dumplings was one of the reasons.
Xu Sheng Mei didn't expect that she would be blocked by her uncle before she said it.
"Uncle, I dare not talk about it with Aunt." Xu Sheng Mei pursed her lips.
Only then, Zhou Qing Bai looked at her: "If you don't tell your aunt, it's pointless to even tell me about it. Your aunt manages the family affairs."
Xu Sheng Mei felt that she couldn't continue this conversation today.
Uncle, can you be more courageous? Do you have to listen to Aunt on everything?
"Uncle, I don't know if there is a shortage of people here. Can my brother be recruited?" Xu Sheng Mei directly blurted.
Zhou Qing Bai responded, "Go ask your aunt."
Then he continued to make his own dumplings. No other words were said.
Although he didn't give any response to Xu Sheng Mei, Zhou Qing Bai told his wife about it when he saw her.
Lin Qing He stated, "There is no shortage of people here."
"En." Zhou Qing Bai nodded and said nothing else.
Lin Qing He's eyes twinkled at him, "What? Not going to say a few words?"
"You call the shots." Zhou Qing Bai said seriously.
Lin Qing He laughed and then stared at her own man: "Pay attention to whether there is any lamb. Buy some to nourish yourself."
"Not tired. I want more tonight." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her and replied.
Lin Qing He gave him a light hammer: "Be serious."
But really, she liked how her Qing Bai treated her alone so amorously
It was snowing. Eating lamb was naturally excellent. It was very nourishing.
Because Lin Qing He wanted to eat lamb, Zhou Qing Bai naturally kept an eye out. The marketplace he goes to was going to get lamb. It was still a few days away.
Zhou Qing Bai found another store, which was also excellent.
As the old saying goes, pig's front, dog's behind, and the lamb's middle. [T/N: ???]
Lamb's best part was its lamb chops. Zhou Qing Bai gained this knowledge from eating. He bought ten jins of lamb. All lamb chops.
Of course, he also bought mutton. He planned to add mutton dumplings to the dumpling shop's menu.
Lin Qing He had a fragrant mutton and radish soup on that day. It was especially delicious when served with the grilled one.
"Qing Bai..."
"Qing Bai, you so good. I want to eat lamb and went to make it for me." Before Lin Qing He's words came out, the mischievous brat Zhou Gui Lao parroted and continued her words in imitation.
Lin Qing He got goosebumps and glared at him: "Are you eating or not? If not, put down the bowl and go to the house to wash your grandparents' feet!"
Zhou Qing Bai blandly glanced at his son.
Zhou Gui Lai immediately expressed that he'll zip it and then picked up the bowl to eat his meal.
Lin Qing He harrumphed and said to Zhou Qing Bai: "Stroll around outside after eating?"
"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded. Then he ordered Second and Third: "Close at eight."
"Alright." The college freshman, Zhou Xuan nodded his head. While Zhou Gui Lai spoke, "Are you going to the movies? Take me with you."
"Go by yourself if you want to go." Lin Qing He waved her hand.
After eating lamb ribs and drinking mutton soup, they ate grilled chops. Only then, Lin Qing He's whole body was warmed up. Zhou Qing Bai was done eating too. The couple ignored the children and went out for a stroll.
"Such a cold snowy day. I admire them both." Zhou Gui Lai shook his head with a helpless expression.
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