Chapter 371. Officially opened
Whether it was the washing machine or the freezers, they weren't taken out immediately after they got back.
However, the couple did explain that they went to Hai City to buy chest freezers and they would be delivered over later.
"Chest freezer? What is that?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked when she joined Zhou Xiao Mei to the bathhouse.
"Similar to a refrigerator, but it freezes things better than a refrigerator," Lin Qing He replied.
"I also want to buy one for the bun shop." Zhou Xiao Mei remarked.
If there was no refrigerator in the bun shop, it was very troublesome. If there was, it will save a lot of effort.
She and Su Da Lin had gne to the big shopping mall and asked about it. A refrigerator cost more than 500 yuan. Simply too expensive.
Especially this year. The two of them plan to grit their teeth and buy the shop, so they don't dare to spend money.
"The bun shop does need one." Lin Qing He nodded, but she also knew their economic situation. She suggested: "Since it's not far apart just bring over whatever you want to chill and put it in your fourth brother's shop. Then get it when you need it."
Zhou Xiao Mei was embarrassed and responded, "That can't do."
"Buy one later. It's important to stabilize the shop situation first," Lin Qing He said.
Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.
The sisters-in-law blissfully took a bath and then went back.
Lin Qing He's small workshop and clothing stores all opened. Only the beverage store hadn't yet. Stiil under renovation.
Still, Zhou Qing Bai had already contacted the supplier.
As a boss, one can leave other things to the employees to do, but in regard to the supply of goods, one must contact them themselves.
Only when the goods are delivered will they be handed over to Ma Cheng Min to track the amount. Zhou Qing Bai will go negotiate if anything happens.
Now, they just got to wait for the decoration of the beverage shop to be completed. Only then they can directly call for delivery and the shop will officially open for business.
For the time being, they won't sell ice cream and popsicles. Just drinks. Next, take out the freezers to use. Then ice cream and popsicles will be available on the market.
After the new semester officially started, Lin Qing He reverted back to home and work life.
There was a lot going on at the beginning of the semester. Currently, she took four classes, which can be said to be very busy.
It was worth mentioning that her salary this year had also increased a bit. Still, it wasn't unexpected.
Since the reform and opening up, prices have gradually increased. It went without saying, wages have risen too.
The beverage shop officially opened at the end of January.
It wasn't until the official opening when ZhouKaiXuan and Zhou Gui Lai knew that their parents had opened another shop!
"Opened another shop?" Xu Sheng Mei was stunned when she heard of it.
What's the count now? This was the fourth shop!
"Is there anyone watching this shop yet?" Xu Sheng Mei said hurriedly after regaining herself.
If no one is going to watch it, then get her brother over. This can be justified.
"I don't know. You have to go ask Aunt." Zhou Er Ni shook her head.
Xu Sheng Mei didn't dare to ask Lin Qing He directly. She checked with her uncle first.
Zhou Qing Bai said: "No shortage of people."
"No shortage? But I heard from Cousin Er Ni that it just opened over there." Xu Sheng Mei responded.
"Already hired." Zhou Qing Bai stated.
Xu Sheng Mei pursed her mouth and said, "Uncle, my brother, Sheng Qiang also wants to come here to help out."
"No shortage of people." Zhou Qing Bai gave the same answer.
Zhou Xuan, standing at the side, laughed, "Sister Sheng Mei, do you want Cousin Shung Qiang to come over?"
Xu Sheng Mei forcefully put on a grin.
"Cousin Sheng Qiang has a bad temper. If he comes to watch the stop, he might even quarrel with people. When looking for someone to watch the shop, one won't find Cousin Sheng Qiang's type." Zhou Xuan said.
Xu Sheng Mei hurriedly explained: "Sheng Qiang was a little naughty when he was a child. Now he has grown up, he has become more sensible.
"We'll see in the future. There is no shortage of people now. As soon as the shop started up, Uncle Cheng Min introduced people to my mother." Zhou Xuan left her some face.
Xu Sheng Mei headed over to her grandparent's side.
Aunt Ma said after she left, "How about getting Cheng Yang or Cheng Yue to vacate a spot?"
"No need" Zhou Xuan replied: "The two of them are doing a good job. As long as they are willing to keep at it, we won't push them out no matter how many relatives are. Our family will not engage in that nepotism.
Aunt Ma grinned when she heard this, "I'm afraid that the family members over there will be upset."
"It's no problem." Zhou Xuan only gave this response.
If his aunt over there is unhappy, then so be it. When his family want to do something, do they have to act according to others' unhappiness?
No such logic.
Zhou Qing Bai didn't pay much attention to these, but he basically had the thought.
Hire those who were good, not because they were relatives.
Xu Sheng Mei arrived at her grandparent's place. Father Zhou and Mother Zhou knew that Fourth's wife had opened another shop.
"This...what does it sell?" Mother Zhou curiously asked.
"Seems to be drinks and ice cream," Xu Sheng Mei answered.
"Just selling those sour and sweet soda?" Mother Zhou uttered.
"En." Xu Sheng Mei nodded. She had drunk those drinks before. Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai would buy them and then shared them with everyone.
"That...that's pretty good." Mother Zhou didn't know what to say.
She drank it during the New Year. This drink was so delicious.
But she didn't expect their family's store to sell this now. Fourth's wife was prospering. This was the fourth shop.
"Grandma, two people are hired over there." Xu Sheng Mei went back on track.
"Since they open the shop, people must be hired." Mother Zhou didn't find it strange.
"Grandma, my brother wanted to come this year." Xu Sheng Mei cared about this.
She felt that since the beverage shop was about to open, they must plan to hire people. However, her brother was rejected. She understood that they didn't want her brother.
"Didn't I tell you? Just follow your aunt's arrangement. Don't get involved in this area. Would your aunt do things in compliance with your words?" Mother Zhou said to her.
Xu Sheng Mei quickly responded: "Grandma, I didn't mean that."
"It's enough that you didn't mean that. Go and wash the dishes. Don't come over and watch TV every day. The electricity bill is expensive." Mother Zhou spoke: "You can mind Ya Ya and Tian Tian too. I will go to your uncle (Qing Bai)'s place."
She left her home to her granddaughter's watch and she came over by herself.
Zhou Qing Bai said when he saw her, "Mother, why are you here? Have you eaten it?"
"I have. I heard that you and your wife have opened a beverage shop." Mother Zhou mentioned.
"En." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
"Can you handle it all? There are so many shops." Mother Zhou asked.
"Doable." Zhou Qing Bai replied.
Although there were many shops, it wasn't a problem since people were hired to look after them.
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"This is your wife's idea?" Mother Zhou smilingly said.
"En." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
Mother Zhou had approximately guessed this. She was clear about her son's temperament. Just from the shop, she can tell. As expected, only his wife was possible.
"Father and Mother can't help with anything." Mother Zhou uttered embarrassedly.
"It's okay. Just hire someone and let them watch." Zhou Qing Bai didn't mind.
Mother Zhou grinned and went back first since there was nothing else.
After eight o'clock in the evening, Su Da Lin brought Zhou Xiao Mei over. Lin Qing He's family was watching TV.
Hu Zi and Zhou Er Ni hadn't got off class at this time. They will not finish until nine o'clock. The two were still attending evening classes.
"Go and pour water for your uncle and aunt." Lin Qing He ordered Third.
Zhou Gui Lao went to pour water.
After Zhou Xiao Mei took a seat, she couldn't help but said, "Fourth Sister-in-law, have you opened a shop again?"
"En. Opened a beverage shop over at the cinema." Lin Qing He cheerfully replied.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, this is your fourth shop. Can you handle them all? We just got one shop and feel that there is not much time in a whole day." Zhou Xiao Mei emotionally remarked.
The business at the bun shop was great. She and her Da Lin were busy all day long. Her mother had to cook the meals, while the children had to be picked up from school by her father. They didn't have that time at all.
"How can it be the same? You two are hands-on. We hired people." Lin Qing He pointed out.
"Will there be business then?" Zhou Xiao Mei perplexedly wondered.
"I don't know yet. I just want to give it atry." Lin Qing He answered.
"The chest freezers you bought last time you went to Hai City were for this shop to sell popsicles?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.
"En." Lin Qing He nodded.
"Open... at the... cinema is wonderful." Su Da Lin said.
He felt that Fourth sister-in-law was truly a college student and had the capability to teach college students. If one opened next to the cinema, how the business will be was definitely go without saying.
"It's still a street away from the cinema." Lin Qing He said with a smile.
Although it was across the street, the location was indeed excellent. Otherwise, how could she possibly spend three thousand yuan to buy that small broken shop?
It must be known that Ma Cheng Min found people to repair and decorate and it took almost 500 yuan to renovate the small shop.
The couple sat until nine o'clock and then went back.
Lin Qing He saw that it was about time and went to rest with Zhou Qing Bai.
"If we open a shop next time, got to hide it." Lin Qing He said to him.
Zhou Qing Bai didn't get it.
Lin Qing He explained: "Cause too much stir."
"It's fine." Zhou Qing Bai didn't care. Now business was allowed. Whether it is a stall or a self-employed business, it was a legitimate industry allowed by the state. So what was the problem?
The state allowed some people to get rich first, and then push the people behind to become rich. What's more, every shop hired people. This also provided jobs for people, which was highly respected by the state.
Moreover, ten thousand yuans households had appeared all over the country. The state was very willing to see them become rich.
As for the people around, Zhou Qing Bai never cared.
Lin Qinghe laughed at this man's confident look. The couple had been tired after a long day, so they went to bed earlier.
The beverage shop had settled down.
The profit in the first month also came out very quickly. A profit of nearly 500 yuan. This was only from drinks.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai found a time and brought the three chest freezers and one washing machine out of the space. Then they got someone to transport it from their home to the shops.
One for the dumpling shop and two for the beverage shop. The second day the chest freezer came, the popsicles and ice cream were in stock to sell.
"Isn't someone selling melon seeds next to the movie theater? Just ask them if they want to supply our stop. Get them to sell it at wholesale prices." Lin Qing He instructed Ma Cheng Min that day.
"Alright." Ma Cheng Min nodded.
Soon, the beverage shop wasn't just selling beverages and popsicles, but also snacks such as melon seeds.
Because there was another shop to make money, Lin Qing He was naturally in a good mood.
Zhou Gui Lai sighed, "Mom, my camera won't be bought?"
Three freezers and a washing machine were bought. None of these were cheap. They were all expensive.
Wait and see. If we have money, we will buy it for you." Lin Qing He coaxed him.
That was what she said, but Lin Qing He didn't expect that all the money at home would really be spent at once.
In April of the year '82, Lin Qing He's long-desired courtyard dwelling wish finally came true.
What's more, it was a double-entry quadrangle courtyard dwelling.
Not only was it a double-entry, but the location was also very good. It was at a traffic intersection within the second ring road.
The total area had reached 800 square meters. Among the double entry, this was considered at the top.
Because the general standard of triple entry was only 900 or so square meters.
After waiting for so long, they got no news. So once they got the news and such a wonderful one, it really had them overjoyed.
But the price can be said to be sky-high. At least for the current market price, it was a veritable sky-high price.
It was much more expensive than Lin Qing He expected. The asking price was 130,000 yuan.
In this era of ten thousand yuan households, what did one hundred and thirty thousand meant? What's more, it wasn't a small sum.
Naturally, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai weren't poor. Their monthly income was also exceptionally impressive. But when they add up their current net saving, they were still a bit short.
There was no other way but to borrow from old Wang.
Only Lao Wang had the money to lend them to buy the property. Of course, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't say what they were going to do with it.
Old Wang didn't ask either. When he heard that the two of them needed money, he gave them 10,000 yuan and asked them, "Is it enough?"
"Enough." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
"Uncle Wang, this money will be returned to you within this year." Lin Qing He was grateful. It will not be easy for later generations to borrow 10,000 yuan from others, let alone at this moment.
The old man trusted them both wholeheartedly.
"What's the hurry? I don't need it." Old Wang didn't care.
He had a salary of fifty yuan a month and his food and accommodation were taken care of by Bei University. Other times, Father Zhou would call him over to eat, or he would come to eat at the dumpling shop. He also had rental income from his double-entry property.
When it came to spending money, there was really nothing.
And because of the support of old Wang's money.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai bought their first courtyard dwelling in the capital.
Despite emptying their whole house, Lin Qing He wanted to tear up when the Housing Management Bureau handled the transfer and gave them the house deed and other documents.
Her courtyard dwelling! Such a large area and such a good location. Even if she sits with her Qing Bai to eat the mountains for the rest of her life, there will be no worry!
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Seeing that his wife in high spirits, Zhou Qing Bai had twinkles in his eyes.
However, it was a little hard to imagine. This property was indeed excellent, but will it be able to reach tens of millions or even hundreds of millions in the future?
The property where Father Zhou and Mother Zhou lived now wasn't small. It was more than 200 square meters, but when compared with this, it was incomparable.
Not only the area but also the number of rooms and yards were incomparable.
The couple walked around in the yard.
They didn't plan to rent it out and also didn't plan to come to live in it. If they want to live in it, they'll live in it in the future. For now, put it aside.
The door was locked and the couple went home.
Although both pockets were empty and still owed old Wang 10,000 yuan, it didn't affect their mood.
After all, the long-desired courtyard dwelling had fallen into their hands.
It can be considered a wish fulfilled.
When buying the courtyard dwelling and buying other properties, only the two of them knew about it.
None of their sons knew about it.
Still, this didn't affect their sons' attractiveness.
Mother Zhou met up with the neighboring old Madam Zhu, who wanted to discuss the match with her granddaughter Zhu Zhen Zhen and Zhou Kai.
But really, the youngest son and eldest grandson were the lifeblood of the elderly.
Regardless of whether it was Zhou Qing Bai or Zhou Kai, the father and son's positions were incomparable in Mother Zhou's heart.
Especially her grandson, Mother Zhou has never seen any grandson better than her grandson.
After graduating from Bei University and entering the military academy after graduation, he will make further progress in the military in the future. Was there anyone as fine as her grandson?
Such an excellent grandson, got to find someone with a similar talent for him.
It wasn't that Mother Zhou being arrogant. She had seen that Zhu Zhen Zhen. She was timid and weak. A big girl from the capital was even small-minded than a rural girl. Like she had never seen the world.
If one didn't listen carefully, they won't be able to hear what she was saying.
Well, it was someone else's granddaughter. Naturally, she can't say anything. But what was she hearing?
Old Madam Zhu wanted to match Zhu Zhen Zhen to her grandson?
Mother Zhou answered right then: "Though I'm his grandmother, I don't have the right to manage my grandson's marriage. His mother decides it. I can't."
"How can you not? You're his biological grandmother. Your words have power." Old Madam Zhu countered.
Mother Zhou internally uttered 'If your granddaughter is nimble, open, and educated, then I can go bring it up and get her grandson engaged even when she's not necessarily pretty. Then they only need to marry in the future.'
But look at her. Is your granddaughter worthy of my grandson? You're dreaming.
Thinking that way, Mother Zhou said calmly on the surface, "I don't get involved in any matters. All my grandchildren's marriage isn't under my responsibility. It's up to their mother."
Old Madam Zhu originally thought that as soon as she mentioned it, this old Madam Zhou must be over the moon and agree immediately. But unexpectedly, she shied away?
"Does my Zhen Zhen not meet your eye or something?" Old Madam Zhu said directly.
Mother Zhou laughed in her heart, while her expression displayed displeasure: "What are you saying? I have seen Zhen Zhen with my own eyes. She works neatly. How can she not meet my eyes? But look at me. Since I came here, there's nothing I can help my youngest daughter-in-law with. She buys this and that for us. If I go to decide on her behalf and casually start something for her, would you be happy if you were her?"
Old Madam Zhu wasn't one to be easily dissuaded and replied: "Your daughter-in-law is filial to you. What you said is definitely useful. What's more, I find your grandson is certainly okay. If not, I would keep my Zhen Zhen for a few more years."
Then keep her. How many years you keep is your business. What does it have to do with me?
Mother Zhou spoke to her with impatience. Saying, that she would go and talk to her daughter-in-law when she had time. Then she went home and complained to Father Zhou.
"I was saying why her daughter-in-law would be annoyed with her. Pester incessantly. Wasn't my attitude not obvious enough? She makes her granddaughter sounds like a rare beauty. Where did she get the face? She's quieter than a cat's meow. Looking like that, it seems like speaking louder can scare her. Da Wa doesn't have that personality. How can he possibly fancy that kind?" Mother Zhou grumbled.
Father Zhou didn't even bat his eyelids. He had a good relationship with old Mister Zhu. When he wasn't busy, he often went to the park with old Mister Hu. The three of them played chess.
"Old man, what do you say about this? From her attitude, she really wants to marry her granddaughter to our grandson." Mother Zhou said.
"Are you willing?" Father Zhou indifferently responded.
"Of course I'm not. Doesn't meet my eyes." Mother Zhou said angrily.
It wasn't just her eldest grandson. Mother Zhou won't even be delighted to match her to Hu Zi, her grandson from her daughter's side.
She didn't like this kind who hides matters in her heart and then looked aggrieved. From the sight, this one was the kind who dare not speak in the open and bad talk in the back. Sooner or later, something would happen.
"Don't worry since you aren't willing." Father Zhou didn't treat it seriously.
Since old Zhou family wasn't willing, would old Madam Zhu be able to marry her granddaughter over. Let alone Mother Zhou, even Father Zhou didn't like Zhu Zhen Zhen.
Even if it was a local capital girl, her grandson wasn't a rung lower. He was now a registered household registration in the capital.
The main thing was the temperament. Clearly not on the same wavelength as her grandson.
Mother Zhou had planned to deal with it coldly. She didn't intend to go over and tell Lin Qing He. She knew Lin Qing He would definitely not agree.
She herself didn't agree.
But she couldn't handle old Madam Zhu who pester to no end.
Every time she talked like her granddaughter was someone of high position. As if her eldest grandson had climbed up the ranks.
"I haven't noticed her obstinate temper before. It's really annoying. No wonder her daughter-in-law isn't filial to her at all. I have never seen anything like this!" Mother Zhou doesn't want to interact with old Madam Zhu now. Simply wasted all those brined peanuts and soybeans that she had invited her to eat before!
Because she was so annoyed, she came over and perfunctory brought it up to Lin Qing He.
"How old is Eldest now? He's only eighteen. It's still early. He said he'll set up his career first and then start a family. He will also find a girl similar to him in the future. Let him find one himself." Lin Qing He said.
"Find one himself? How can this do?" Mother Zhou responded.
"He will find a nurse or the like from the military hospital in the future. It'll be pretty good as it is convenient to take care of him." Lin Qing He explained.
The candidate she was most satisfied with was Weng Mei Jia. A decent and extroverted person, who was beautiful and open. She got a high degree of education and good family background.
Especially, since she wanted to enter the military hospital. She guessed it was more or less due to her eldest.
As for others, Lin Qing He had no plans at present.
Hearing what she said, Mother Zhou was obviously satisfied, and said, "If he can find one over there, that would be great."
Lin Qing He nodded: "Mother, go back."
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After receiving her daughter-in-law's response, Mother Zhou also came back to give the troublesome old Madam Zhu a reply.
She swears that after this incident, she won't be in contact with this person in the future. Simply too annoying.
"My daughter-in-law said, he's still young. Only eighteen years old. No rush. He has to start his career first, then his family. Zhen Zhen girl is one year older than my grandson. Can't delay her." Mother Zhou stated.
While she was ridiculing in her heart.
She was one year older than her eldest grandson and was boasted that there were few like her in heaven and hard to find on earth. To the unknown, they would think she was really a fairy!
Old Madam Zhu was naturally not very happy. She thought it was a sure thing. She didn't expect this to happen.
After returning home, she coldly harrumphed to old Mister Zhu: "It's not just a family from the country. She really treats herself as something. A good girl like Zhen Zhen was recommended and she even dared to be pretentious. A family of self-employed!"
Regardless of whether the self-employed make money or not, selling things at this time was indeed not respectful. But with the deepening of restriction drop, especially this year, there really were many self-employed.
There were many street stalls outside.
Uncle Zhu said: "I say, that's about enough. In this matter, you were too hot-headed. What self-employed people. Their family consists of college students and university teacher. What else does Zhen Zhen have besides a capital household registration? They also got it too!"
"We are born and raised, while they are foreign residents. How can they be the same?" Old Madam Zhu harrumphed.
"Save it. If they aren't willing, they aren't. Just find another family for Zhen Zhen." Old Mister Zhu waved his hand.
Old Madam Zhu still felt indignant: "Such a good girl like Zhenzhen..."
Old Mister Zhu was impatient to listen to her long-windedness. He went straight out, leaving old Madam Zhu with a stomach full of complaints.
Zhu Zhen Zhen came a few days later.
Then she heard her gran's nagging. Her eyes immediately redded: "Is the Zhou family dissatisfied with me?"
"Zhen Zhen, don't be sad. Can only say that their old Zhou family doesn't have this blessing. You are so wonderful. How can they be dissatisfied? Don't worry about them. Gran will find you a good one." Old Madam Zhu coaxed.
Zhu Zhen Zhen lowered her head and said, "But... but I fancy Zhou Kai."
The youth was so tall, so handsome and mature. His eyes were exceptionally sharp. Just one look, he gave one a feeling of security.
She wasn't favored at home. She heard that the conditions in his family were good and his parents are reasonable. If she can marry in, she will be able to live well.
"What's the use of fancying? His family didn't fancy you," responded old Madam Zhu.
Regardless of how tactfully Mother Zhou said, it was obvious she didn't fancy her. Otherwise, she wouldn't refuse and she would agree to it straight away.
Hmph, since her granddaughter didn't meet their eyes, who else can they marry?
Zhu Zhen Zhen was close to crying.
She even came to ask Mother Zhou Mu. Seeing her wanting to talk but stopped, Mother Zhou asked: "Zhen Zhen, what's the matter? Is there anything I can help?"
"Granny Zhou, are... are you not satisfied with me?" Zhu Zhen Zhen said with red eyes.
Mother Zhou wanted to break out into a scolding then. Was there such a girl? Was such behavior? Personally, coming to ask the elders of the guy's family? What do you call this?
Was it a blind date or something? Her gran just mentioned it and her side returned an answer. What? She also regarded herself as a celestial fairy?
As soon as you brought it up, the other must ask you to marry you before you give up, right?
Mother Zhou said politely: "Zhen Zhen is good everywhere. It's just my grandson hasn't grown-up. Don't look at his height, but he is only 18 years old. He is still an immature child. It's too early to talk about this. It's not that you are bad."
After that, she didn't have the patience to entertain her, and said, "Go back first. There are still chickens to be fed in my backyard."
Then she left Zhu Zhen Zhen alone. She simply got the same virtue as her gran. Can't handle her properly.
Ignoring Zhu Zhen Zhen, she came to feed the chickens by herself. She raised eight hens. She grabbed one of the hens to nourish Fourth's wife tomorrow.
Lin Qing He took the matter of old Zhu Family wanting to introduce marriage as an interesting story and told Zhou Qing Bai: "Our eldest is popular now. Everyone is eyeing on him."
She kinda sensed that feeling from old Weng Family.
Otherwise, during the Chinese New Year, would Mother Weng let Weng Mei Jia come to give New Year's greeting together? In fact, Weng Guo Liang alone was enough.
Lin Qing He thought a little narcissistically. Maybe Mother Weng wanted to let her daughter come here to let her see?
But after this encounter, Lin Qing He was satisfied. The jar of honey and grapefruit tea she gifted was the best indication.
Zhou Qing Bai had no interest in this matter. It seemed to him that it was normal for his son to marry a wife when he got older. Once he marries, he can move out.
His responsibility ends there.
"Are you used to using the freezer?" Lin Qing He asked, changing the subject.
"Easy to use." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
The two-hundred-liter freezer was indeed very useful. He needed a lot of meat to make dumplings. It's okay in winter but in summer it can't last long.
But now they had freezers, the problem had been solved. The meat they bought and haven't been used up were put in first. Then, they just take it out and thaw it when they need it. It didn't cost much effort.
Su Da Lin's side also required a lot of meat, but there was no freezer over there. So he just brought it over here to store. When he needed it, he can take it back. It did take a bit of effort, but a refrigerator was several hundred. This wasn't a small sum. The shop hadn't been settled yet, so let's do this for now.
As for Lin Qing He. After having a washing machine, a lot of worry and energy were saved. As for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side, Lin Qing He did plan to buy another one later.
Zhou Xiao Mei's family can use it. Even without them, Lin Qing He will still buy it for the old couple. So she didn't mind that.
Zhou Qing Bai began to tally up this month's accounts, while Lin Qing He continued to prepare lessons.
After nine o'clock, Lin Qing He was finished, Zhou Qing Bai had settled the account. She took it in hand and took a look.
"According to the speed, we can pay back Uncle Wang's money in two months," Lin Qing He said with satisfaction.
Four shops can make almost five thousand yuan in a month.
Two of the clothing shops covered the majority of it. Then followed by beverage shop and Zhou Qing Bai's dumpling shops.
The dumpling shop wasn't selling hot. Completely stable with a monthly income of 300 and so yuan.
On the contrary, the beverage shop was. Since the weather was getting warmer and two freezers have moved there, the sales performance had improved another notch.
There were also melon seeds, which profitable after the calculation was done. The business was excellent.
Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. His wife had always had a lot of ideas. Basically, anything she does make money.
"Tomorrow, head over and check around." Lin Qing He told him.
"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai responded. and then stared at his wife: "It's time to work hard for Daughter."
Lin Qing He gave him a light hammer.
Then, the couple rested.
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Lin Qing He had classes to give. Basically, she got little free time.
The management of the stops was all left to Ma Cheng Min's charge. Still, the true boss, Zhou Qing Bai had to go around.
Whether it was a small workshop or shops.
Because it truly made money, even Zhou Qing Bai place them importance even with his personality.
At noon that day, Lin Qing He saw that it was around 11:30. It should be time to return home from the field for lunch, so she called Eldest Sister-in-law.
Eldest Sister had just come back from the field. She washed her face and hands before coming over to answer the phone.
Lin Qing He made some small talks before asking about Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni's academic performance.
In June of this year, the two of them were going to take the college entrance examination.
"I don't know how they did. Both your eldest brother and I don't understand this, but I heard that English scores are very good. They can get high ranks in the class." Eldest Sister-in-law was delighted when chatted about this.
Lin Qing He grinned.
When Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni came over, they had to memorize five words every day. Her second son trained them personally. The mathematics questions were also very specific. The Chinese text that should be memorized was memorized. The score shouldn't be low.
The key points were focused on other subjects. The learning materials had been given.
If they put in the effort and study hard, they should still be able to get into a good college.
The sisters-in-law chatted for a while. She told her how Zhou Er Ni do them in proud of the evening classes. Eldest Sister-in-law was delighted. When they were about to hang up, Eldest Sister-in-law hesitated. She asked after a slight pause: "Qing He, what do you think of me raising ducks?"
"Raising ducks?" Lin Qing He was puzzled.
"En. There happens to be a small river on the other side of the field. If I raise ducks, they can be driven over there to raise. I can also help with some farming work. I was thinking how well Father had raised ducks before. So I had this thought." Eldest Sister-in-law said with some uncertainty.
Before it was due to Lin Qing He wanting to make old duck soup, Father Zhou especially raised more ducks since he didn't need to do fieldwork. Around seven or eight ducks.
They didn't need to feed them anything. Just herd them to the river to eat small fish and shrimp every day. It was a good idea.
"Eldest Sister-in-law, do you want to raise a large scale?" Lin Qing He asked.
"I do have that intention. It's just, your eldest brother said that I'm messing around." Eldest Sister-in-law said.
"What messing? Look at Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law. Now they are opening a shop in the city. Last year, the people in the village often said they were blindly messing, right?" Lin Qing He replied.
"You're right. They are doing a good job now." Eldest Sister-in-law nodded.
Wasn't it because of this that she wanted to try to develop?
"If you want to do it, you can try it. It doesn't need much capital." Lin Qing He said: "But how many do you want to raise?"
"Planning to raise twenty or so?" Eldest Sister-in-law answered uncertainly.
"Then what is there to worry about. It's only twenty or so." Lin Qing He responded straightforwardly after hearing this.
To her, large scale was a hundred or so kind. For Eldest Sister-in-law, it was around twenty... Two different mindset.
"How's Zhou Dong's side doing?" Lin Qing He asked.
"Zhou Dong and Cai Ba Mei are doing exceptionally well now. Your third brother basically comes and collects eggs every other day." Eldest Sister-in-law felt slight envy when Zhou Dong was mentioned.
How much money did he make? She heard that he had raised two to three hundred chickens!
"So, as long as it's not the kind of real messing around, you won't do badly. It's only 20 or so ducks. Eldest Sister-in-law, go raise it." Lin Qing He supported.
The electricity bill was still very expensive. So when there was no other matter, they hung up.
However, because of this call, Eldest Sister-in-law directly went to catch thirty ducklings, despite the Eldest Brother's objection.
Eldest Brother was very helpless: "There's no end of farm work to do, do you have time to do this?"
"What's wrong with this? Aren't we raising one pig and ten chickens the same way?" Eldest Sister-in-law refuted.
Eldest Daughter was married. Second Daughter went to the capital to earn a stable income. All the household chores were left to Zhou Si Ni. She was also a nimble girl.
Basically, didn't need Eldest Sister-in-law to do housework. Everything was neatly handled up.
Both the pig and chickens were fed by Zhou Si Ni.
She saw that her parents were about to quarrel and spoke, "I can raise these ducks. When they grow up, I will take them out to the river to eat small fish and shrimp."
Eldest Brother didn't say anything then.
Once he went back to his room, Zhou Si Ni pulled her mother to the side and whispered: "Mother, I heard the hen crying out. When I head over to the chicken coop, I didn't see any eggs. It must have been taken by Liu Ni again."
Eldest Sister-in-law's face turned black. This wasn't the first time this happened. Otherwise, why would she not want to be under the same roof asThirdSecond Branch?
She really had enough of this kind of petty theft.
However, Second's wife had never said a word. She had told her to manage Liu Ni.
Second's wife didn't take it seriously, saying that the hen's crow does not necessarily mean an egg is laid.
That kind of cry only sounded when the hen laid eggs. How can it be wrong!
However, as the eldest daughter-in-law of the Zhou family, she couldn't outright scold. So she said: "Be careful next time. We are already hoarding adobes. We can build a new house by the end of this year!"
When the time comes, the whole family will move out. This place will be used as an old house and store firewood. There was no need to live with Second's wife!
Speaking of it, old Third's family was better. They moved to the city last year and their business was doing well. Like really well.
If it wasn't for the fact they(1st branch) weren't good talkers, she would want to do business.
It was only a thought. It was better to peacefully plow the field and raise pig and chickens at home. Now that there were the additions of ducks, there will be an income when the time come.
Let's get back to the capital's side.
Zhou Er Ni was really going all out now. Hu Zi was also influenced by her. They had made huge progress, so Lin Qing He got them both to start trying to do the accounts for the clothing stores.
Although this was Ma Cheng Min's job, it didn't stop them from learning.
Although it was someone else's errand, it doesn't mean that they can't learn. If something happens in the future, they can substitute.
Lin Qing He didn't have classes to give in this afternoon. Because she had to go to Wang Yuan's Garment Factory to order a batch of new clothes, she left Xu Sheng Mei to watch the shop by herself. She took Zhou Er Ni with hr.
"Oh, you're finally going to introduce me to a college student?" Wang Yuan heard her arrival and he came out in person. He grinned when he saw Zhou Er Ni.
"This is my niece. I brought her here to gain knowledge. Made Boss Wang laugh." Lin Qing He responded with a smile.
"It turns out to be Teacher Lin's niece. So fortunate to meet you." Wang Yuan said and stretched out his hand.
Lin Qing He shook hand with her. Zhou Er Ni was a little younger and learned to shake. Even though she tried to learn to be composed, there was an unnatural blush on her face.
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Wang Yuan raised his eyebrows and smiled. Lin Qing He didn't notice the strangeness of her niece. She took out the design sketch. A total of five.
A large bulk of goods were ordered and then the contract was drawn out.
"Teacher Lin is a big client of our factory." Wang Yuan grinned after signing the contract.
"Don't count as a big client! You're preparing to expand abroad." Lin Qing He responded politely.
Her order volume here wasn't small at all.
There were other styles of clothes, but her small workshop made them. The efficiency of the two-shift system wasn't low.
"I couldn't tell that Teacher Lin's niece would be this so old." Wang Yuan looked at Zhou Er Ni and remarked.
"Not small anymore." Lin Qing He nodded.
"In the future, let her come here more. I need such talents in this place." Wang Yuan said.
This businessman can talk. He didn't know her niece's academic qualifications and abilities and can say the word 'talent' without a burden.
Still, Lin Qing He felt that this was a good opportunity, and said, "I'm afraid to disturb Boss Wang."
"What's there to disturb? Come here to get the goods and I'll send someone to deliver them there. No big deal." Wang Yuan replied.
Lin Qing He smiled and said, "Okay, then I will hand it over to my niece."
"I don't know her name yet." Wang Yuan said.
"Zhou Hong Ying." Zhou Er Ni answered for herself.
This was the name she chose for herself. Er Ni was fine in the countryside. Now she was out in the world, she naturally needed to use a more formal name.
Just like Da Wa and his brothers.
"Okay. Just talk to the guard when you come over." Wang Yuan looked at her and told her.
Zhou Er Ni nodded.
At this time, there was no ritual of inviting out to dinner. That action was created by some people in later generations. After finishing the work, Lin Qing He departed with Zhou Er Ni.
"Boss Wang is a good person. I have seen his garment factory's system. It is also excellent. He is a very capable young man. Coming here and interact more will do you good." After leaving the garment factory, Lin Qing He told Zhou Er Ni.
Zhou Er Ni understood that she needs to broaden her horizon. Handling more things was to exercise herself. She nodded and said: "I will do my best."
"Boss Wang is indeed young and promising. However, his family background is too high." Lin Qing He continued again.
Zhou Er Ni didn't get it, but she still nodded in response. Lin Qing He understood that when she saw this. She still hadn't fully mature in that area, so she didn't say anything.
What she meant was that Wang Yuan was indeed a very good person, but his family background was too high. Such a family was so complicated that ordinary girls couldn't handle it.
So she let Zhou Er Ni come over here to watch and learn. Not for her to marry into a higher social class. But seeing that she didn't have these thoughts, she didn't continue to talk about it.
She was very optimistic about this niece as she was self-motivated and got perseverance. As long as she didn't make detours, she won't do badly in this life.
Even though she was so big, she will still give guidance when needed.
Social class matching was the most suitable marriage, regardless of the era.
After getting back, she let Zhou Er Ni go back to watch the shop. When Xu Sheng Mei saw her return, she asked, "Sister Er Ni, where did Aunt bring you?"
"Went to the garment factory." Zhou Er Ni answered while folding clothes.
"Why?" Xu Sheng Mei couldn't help but say.
"What else can one do? Order clothes," Zhou Er Ni replied.
"I haven't been to a garment factory yet. Aunt favors you more." Xu Sheng Mei said.
Zhou Er Ni glanced at her and stated: "Fourth Aunt treat us all the same. Don't think so much."
Xu Sheng Mei disagreed.
What same? Her treatment couldn't compare to Zhou Er Ni and Hu Zi. Both of them were now helping to manage the accounts.
From beginning to end, she was never asked to manage.
"By the way, I went to my grandma's place the day before yesterday. Granny Zhu from the house next to my grandma has a granddaughter named Zhu Zhen Zhen. I wonder if she likes Zhou Kai?" Xu Sheng Mei mentioned.
"You can't talk nonsense like this. Da Wa is innocent!" At once, Zhou Er Ni's face firmed up.
Xu Sheng Mei said, "How am I talking nonsense? She pulled me aside to inquire."
She looked at Zhou Er Ni again and said, "I didn't say anything though. Actually, I didn't know what to say. I have never seen her like this ."
Zhou Er Ni didn't know that old Madam Zhu wanted to discuss marriage. Mother Zhou didn't tell anyone except Lin Qing He. After all, dissatisfaction was dissatisfaction. They can't ruin the reputation of the girl.
So Zhou Er Ni also warned: "Just stay away from her."
Xu Sheng Mei knew from her reaction that she didn't know, so she didn't say anything. But when she came over to her grandma's side, she mentioned it. She wanted to inquire a bit.
A grown girl wouldn't ask her about Zhou Kai for nothing.
There must be something going on.
Mother Zhou was shocked when she heard it. Her face turned black: "She still sought you out for this?"
This granddaughter of the old Zhu family was this too bold. She even asked her granddaughter about her grandson. Can she not understand human words?
Xu Sheng Mei can judge the situation and immediately said: "Yes. She asked me, but I didn't say anything."
Mother Zhou was still displeased and uttered, "Don't worry about her in the future!"
Xu Sheng Mei nodded obediently and then asked, "Grandma, what's the matter? She is a grown girl and actually asked me about Eldest Cousin. And she appeared aggrieved. I was close to misunderstanding."
Mother Zhou couldn't hold back when she heard this: "What aggrieved? What misunderstanding? She had nothing to do with Da Wa. Her gran wants to match her to Da Wa, but neither I nor your aunt approves! "
Only then, it dawned on Xu Sheng Mei. So it was like this. She was wondering why Zhu Zhen Zhen would ask her about this.
"If you see her in the future, don't talk with her." Mother Zhou stated.
Hearing from granddaughter that Zhu Zhen Zhen made inquiries with her, Mother Zhou had enough of Zhu Zhen Zhen. Was there such a girl?
She ran over to ask her and asked her granddaughter. Her side left her face and didn't say anything, while she went around telling it!
Because of this, Mother Zhou ignored old Madam Zhu when they saw each other.
"Do you still have cucumbers and tomatoes at home?" Old Madam Zhu didn't realize Mother Zhou's attitude. She wanted to come over to pick cucumbers and tomatoes early that morning.
"There's none." Mother Zhou glanced at her and simply said.
Old Madam Zhu was taken aback, and uttered, "I saw you planted a lot."
How could there be none? She had planted a lot in her backyard!
"I will send some to my fourth daughter-in-law later. In the future, I will send it over there." Mother Zhou answered neither warmly nor coldly.
Old Madam Zhu sensed it and turned around and left.
When she got back, she complained to old Madam Zhu: "Isn't it just some cucumber and tomato? not something rare. Do she really think I desire those things!"
Old Madam Zhu tidied up the chess and headed out to call Father Zhou and old Mister Hu to go to the park to play chess.
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Unable to successfully complain to old Mister Zhu, so she came to find her long-time neighbor, old Madam Hu.
After recounting what happened this morning, old Madam Hu glanced at her and said, "You haven't planted anything yourself this year."
"Wasn't I feeling lazy this year?" Mrs. Zhu said: "She planted so much over there and can't finish eating. We're neighbors here. It's nothing if I took some. She actually didn't me give any."
This year, she thought that the two families will be connected this year. In the future, let alone cucumbers, cabbage, and tomatoes, she can even ask for eggs from Mother Zhou. She raised so many chickens, so the eggs were laid very diligently.
From time to time, she can hear the hen's crow after laying an egg.
But who would have thought that a self-employed family like the old Zhou family would reject a girl like her granddaughter.
Nowadays, she can't bear to give a tiny bit of cucumbers and tomatoes.
Old Madam Hu didn't really want to talk to old Madam Zhu. They have been neighbors for so many years, so who didn't know each other's virtue?
Old Madam Hu wasn't just saying. With the way her granddaughter was, only she would thought she was a fairy. To her, she really didn't compatible with the tall Bei University graduate grandson.
Although Mother Zhou didn't tell her about this, they were neighbors. How can she not know?
Especially when Zhu Zhen Zhen came here every day and waited for her grandson at that door!
"There are still some in my yard. Come pick it if you want." Old Madam Hu said.
It was just some cucumber. It wasn't worth a lot of money.
Both of them had houses with a garden. It's just their area was a little smaller than Zhou's place. That's why they didn't raise chickens or anything. Only planted some cucumber or something and kept it for their own use.
Old Madam Zhu went in and picked seven or eight cucumbers and left.
Old Madam Hu hadn't paid any mind for a while. When old Madam Hu did notice that even the three half-grown ones were taken away as well and not one had been left behind, she couldn't help but curse twice.
Old Madam Hu came to Mother Zhou to pick some. Mother Zhou didn't plan to interact with old Madam Zhu, but she was still polite to old Madam Hu.
She heard old Madam Hu complain: "My yard has some planted and the one next door said she didn't. So I let her pick mine. Never thought she didn't leave any left for me. She picked them all away."
Currently, Mother Zhou didn't have a good impression of old Madam Zhu and she didn't make a remark to it. She just said: "I just picked some. Take some."
Old Madam Hu took four of them. Enough to eat was sufficient.
In the evening, Xu Sheng Mei, who was off work, came over. Now she always ate dinner here and stayed overnight. Zhou Er Ni had the whole dumpling shop to herself.
"Xiao Mei has come," Old Madam Hu was delighted to see her and smiling said.
"En. Have you eaten, Granny Hu?" Xu Sheng Mei greeted politely.
"I have eaten." Old Madam Hu replied and then looked around to make sure no one was around. She passed over a hard-boiled egg and, whispered: "Save it for yourself."
"Granny Hu, this can't do. Take it back quickly and keep it for yourself." Xu Sheng Mei declined.
Her diet now was excellent, whether it was at her uncle's side or her grandma's side. Eggs weren't a rare thing.
But who would dislike free stuff though?
"Lass, it's just an egg. Nothing great. You helped me sweep the ground last time." Old Madam Hu persisted with a smile. Then she forcefully stuffed the egg over and whispered: "Eat it in secret. Don't let your grandma see."
"Granny Hu, this is not good." Xu Sheng Mei said.
"At this time tomorrow, Granny Hu is going to make a pair of shoes. How's your needlework? Can you come over and help me?" Old Madam Hu asked.
"My needlework is fine. If Granny Hu doesn't mind, I will come over to help Granny Hu tomorrow." Xu Sheng Mei smiled sweetly.
"Alright." Old Madam Hu nodded.
Xu Sheng Mei took the egg and left. Old Madam Hu was in a very good mood. Her grand-nephew was coming tomorrow, but it was time for him to see.
Xu Sheng Mei went to help the next day. As soon as she walked in, she saw a young man with a combed hair wearing leather shoes...
Naturally, Lin Qing He didn't know about these events. Xu Sheng Mei preferred going to her grandma's side and she never stopped her. After all, it was nothing.
Recently, she was planning whether she should hire someone to watch the store. For the men's clothing store. That way, Hu Zi can free his hands to set up a street stall.
She didn't plan to let Hu Zi watch the shop for the rest of his life. For a young guy like this, she wanted to give him more opportunities to go out and broaden his horizon.
The family was watching TV that night. Lin Qing He asked Hu Zi, "Hu Zi, is your younger brother called Gang Zi?"
"Ah? Yeah." Hu Zi froze and nodded.
"What is Gang Zi doing now?" Lin Qing He asked.
"Helping with farm work." Hu Zi replied. Although he didn't understand why his aunt suddenly asked this, he had some vague guesses. He couldn't help but look at his aunt.
Lin Qing He laughed, and said, "You know your aunt's temper. If I find that someone inappropriate, Aunt will drive them away. There is no human relationship to reason with. So Hu Zi, tell the truth to Aunt. How is Gang Zi? Is he suitable to come here to watch the shop? If not, let's not give people hope from the beginning."
"Aunt, he can do it!" When Hu Zi heard his brother was wanted, he said at once. He couldn't help being a little excited. When he went back during the New Year, his brother wanted to come with him.
But his mother disallowed it. Saying that he was already here, so his younger brother shouldn't come and cause trouble. In fact, if there was a labor shortage here, he felt his brother can do it.
"Gang Zi is sixteen years old this year. He is clever too. He will never steal and be lazy. If he does, you can send him back immediately without hesitation!" Hu Zi stated.
"This year, your cousin, Xu Sheng Qiang wants to come with his sister, but I didn't allow i.t Now I am willing to let Gang Zi come over, your eldest aunt (1st Sis) will have objections." Lin Qing He said.
Hu Zi was taken aback. He didn't know there was such a matter.
"But Aunt has always been handle things like this. Willing to promote own people, but those who are suitable. So I have to make it clear to you. Don't say Aunt is selfless later. Once Gang Zi is here and I'm not satisfied, I will send him back." Lin Qing He looked at him and reminded.
"Don't worry, Aunt. I will teach him. He will definitely know how to!" Hu Zi nodded hurriedly.
"Alright then. Yang Yang and Wu Ni will have to finish the exam soon. When the time comes, they will come. I will call your eldest aunt (Eldest Sister-in-law) and get your eldest uncle (1st Bro) to go over and talk to Gang Zi." Lin Qing He spoke.
A bright smile appeared on Hu Zi's face.
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Lin Qing He called Eldest Sister-in-law the next day.
She timed it when Eldest Sister-in-law came back from the field.
On the phone, she heard Eldest Sister-in-law talk about the duck matter. She caught 30 ducklings back to raise.
Lin Qing He smiled and said, "Yang Yang and Wu Ni will have a vacation after the college entrance examination. Eldest Sister-in-law, do you have time to ask them if they want to come over here for summer work? At that time, they will be paid. Let them use it as living expenses during college."
"No need to pay them. It's good that their food and drink are taken care of over there." Eldest Sister-in-law cheerfully responded to this.
She was delighted to let her eldest son go to the capital city and explore the big city. For young people like her son, it would do them good.
The two sisters-in-law chattered some more before Lin Qing He brought up that she wanted Gang Zi to come to the capital.
Eldest Sister-in-law hesitated and said, "What about Sheng Qiang's side?"
"Don't mind Sheng Qiang. Those who come to my side must work hard." Lin Qing He said.
Eldest Sister-in-law understood that she didn't like Shengqiang. But it wasn't surprising to Eldest Sister-in-law. First Sister's eldest son was indeed raised wrongly. He won't even pick up a fallen broom.
Besides getting her son to send the roast ducks over, Lin Qing He had never personally visited First Sister for so many years.
Eldest Sister-in-law, who had a good relationship with First Sister, had occasionally gone over these years.
Xu Sheng Qiang was really disappointing. He wasn't down to earth.
So after hanging up the phone, Eldest Sister-in-law asked Eldest Brother to ride the bicycle over to Second Sister to talk about it.
The bicycle at home was originally borrowed by Third Brother. But later on, he bought a new one himself. This one continued to be used by the old Zhou's house's side.
Second Sister-in-law often complained back then.
After it was returned, her mouth was plugged.
Eldest Brother came over to his second sister's place. He passed Lin Qing He's message and asked Gang Zi if he would want to go to the capital to help?
Second Sister had yet to say anything when Gang Zi, who happened to be at home, jumped up: "I'm going. I'm willing to go!"
The darkly tanned young lad, Gang Zi was going mad with joy!
He wanted to go with his third brother to their aunt's shop. At the beginning of this year, he wanted to go with his third brother, but his mother didn't allow it. She said that there were no vacancies over there and not go over go over and cause trouble. Still, it didn't make him give up.
He thought, maybe his uncle and aunt would come back this summer? They always came back in previous years.
If they come back, he'll go over to ask his uncle and aunt to see if they could take him.
Even if there was no salary, it was all right!
Why Gang Zi yearned to go to the capital? It was because his third brother had bragged about it when he came home for the New Year.
He said that the place in the capital was spacious. He lived in a high-rise building. And the food! They ate meat, eggs, and fish.
Usually, there were three meals a day and New Year dinner couldn't match with it.
It had Gang Zi envious to death. So he made a racket about watching shop even without pay. Just provide him with food. He would definitely serve all the guests well!
It was useless. Second Sister didn't agree.
Compared with First Sister, Second Sister was clear-minded.
One of her own sons had gone over. Food and accommodation were covered as well as the salary was paid. Another going over was too much.
Two such big lads. How much food was required? How could Second Sister dare to let another go?
So no matter what Fourth's wife thought, she responded back then, no need to think about it.
However, she didn't expect Lin Qing He to call back and ask. Second Sister was happy but she couldn't help but hesitate: "Is there really a shortage over there? This stinky boy can't be full without a few bowls of rice."
"I...I can eat less!" Gang Zi blushed. A blend of black and red. He quickly said.
Eldest Brother laughed, "Since Fourth Sister-in-law has spoken, then she can afford to. Once you're there, you don't need to eat less. Eat like normal. You won't really put your uncle into poverty."
His expression displayed hesistation.
Second Sister spoke: "First Younger Brother, if you have anything to say, say it directly."
Father Zhou and Mother Zhou gave birth to First Sister and Second Sister first. Then it was first son, Eldest Brother. After Eldest Brother Zhou, it was four sons in a row. Only then, it was Zhou Xiao Mei at the end.
"First Sister wants Sheng Qiang to go over, but Fourth's wife did not agree." Eldest Brother told.
Second Sister understood then but she didn't care very much. When she went back to her maternal home with her during the New Year, her eldest sister did mention it. Although Second Sister had a good relationship with her eldest sister, she didn't agree with it.
She knew what this nephew was like. He wasn't suitable for watching the shop. What if he fights with people. Doing business was quite particular. Harmony creates wealth.
"First Younger Brother, you don't have to worry. Whatever Qing He decides, whatever goes. If First Sister can think it through, that's great. Forget it if she can't." Second Sister responded.
Although Eldest Brother felt that this wasn't good, he couldn't say anything. So he went back.
Gang Zi was very overjoyed: "When Zhou Yang and the others go to the capital, I will go with them!"
Second Sister warned: "You have to work hard for me when you go over there. If I find out that you dare to act lazy... You will definitely be sent back by your aunt!"
She knew that her maternal niece Liu Ni was sent back. This maternal sister-in-law wouldn't hold back.
"If I go, then I will definitely work hard. Aunt will definitely not send me back." Gang Zi declared.
He did have some worries and said, "I just don't know if Aunt will send me to school too?"
He had heard from his third brother that he and Cousin Er Ni were attending evening classes. Aunt will also check their progress.
Second Sister amusedly scolded: "You should be smirking that your aunt is willing to promote you. And you still dare to be worried?"
Fourth Sister-in-law was direct. But have to say, Second Sister understood. She didn't request a penny to train her son. She let him go to night school to increase his knowledge. This was truly a biological aunt.
Otherwise, who would so idle to pay the tuition in vain and bother to give guidance?
"Once you're there, listen to your aunt. Even if you get sent to school, you have to go to study. That's a big city. How can you get anywhere without any knowledge?" said Second Sister.
"Okay." Gang Zi responded.
He was almost the same as his third brother. That is, he only achieved the third grade. His third brother had actually caught on so well now, so he shouldn't be worse than his third brother.
It wasn't easy to hide such a thing. What's more, it was impossible to hide it. That's why, the next day, Second Sister came over to tell her eldest sister.
She also hoped that her eldest sister will not have knots in her heart.
But how could First Sister not have knots in her heart?
Fourth's wife was also a little bit biased. Gang Zi didn't say that he wanted to go and she called back to tell him to come. Her son, Qiang Zi wanted to but she didn't accept him.
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First Sister felt discomfort in her heart. Lin Qing He knew to some extent, but from the beginning to the end, she wasn't one who would care about other people's thoughts.
It was basically impossible for her to put herself in a position to think about others. Suitable ones her side will take. Not suitable, she won't even use even if they were her own sons. As for the explanation? There was none.
Lin Qing He planned to let Gang Zi come over. Once he becomes familiar, she would let his brother Hu Zi try to set up a street stall.
After exercising for a year or two, she'll see if Hu Zi had the intention to go out alone.
If so, she will support it.
As for the shop, just find someone else to watch it.
She brought these nephews and nieces over because she wanted them to catch up with this first-mover bus. Not because she wanted them to work for her a lifetime.
In a blink of an eye, it entered June. The college entrance examination arrived for Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni.
Because Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law were in the county city, both Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law didn't have to worry about Zhou Yang. They left it all to Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law.
The relationship between Third Sister-in-law and Second Sister-in-law was terrible, but it was still pretty good with Eldest Sister-in-law. What's more, the college entrance examination was a major matter, they naturally take care of it.
Because of the large number of subjects, it took three days for the exams to be completed. After the exams, Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni gave it their all.
During the college entrance examination, they were extremely nervous. Now that it was over, they can naturally take a good rest.
But whether it was Zhou Yang or Zhou Wu Ni, they started to prepare to go to the capital once the vacation began.
When Zhou Yang got home, Eldest Sister-in-law told him to take the Gang Zi with them.
So Zhou Yang came to his second aunt's house to inform him to prepare as they will go to the capital together tomorrow.
After all, they'll be on the road for so many days. This summer vacation was a little longer, but if they can pass the exam, they will have to report to the university in advance. Therefore, there won't much time left.
So after the exam, they were off for vacation. Naturally, they have to depart for the capital as soon as possible.
As for the results, they can just call back home when it was time.
So on the second day after the college entrance examination, the experienced Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni brought Gang Zi, who traveled for the first time, to the capital.
Regardless of whether it was a bus or a train, for Gang Zi, it was like a grown girl getting on the sedan chair for the first. Simply a novel experience.
He looked forward to the future in the capital even more.
He was thinking if the capital city was wonderful, then he will settle there in the future. He will work for his uncle for a lifetime!
Due to this year's college entrance examination, so their vacation came early.
When Zhou Yang, Zhou Wu Ni, and Gang Zi arrived, Lin Qing He hadn't got her holiday break yet. It was another half a month or so before it starts.
Lin Qing He was delighted when the three came over.
She requested Zhou Qing Bai to add three more dishes on top of the usual ones. Beverages were also served. It was considered a welcome banquet.
During the meal, it was very lively. Xu Sheng Mei wasn't present. When Zhou Yang and the others came, the clothing stores were all off work. Xu Sheng Mei had already gone to her grandma's side.
She didn't know that people had come over.
But never mind about her. Father Zhou and Mother Zhou would exclude her share of food. So they didn't especially fetch her.
"Go to drop by your grandparent's side. Then grab some clothes to go to the bathhouse." After the meal, Lin Qing He waved her hand and instructed.
Zhou Xuan stayed back to clean up. Zhou Gui Lai, Hu Zi, and Zhou Er Ni took them over.
Once they got to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were naturally delighted to see their grandchildren, who had finished their college entrance examination and grandson from daughter's side.
"Have you eaten?" Mother Zhou asked at once.
"We've eaten over at my uncle's place. It was a huge feast!" Gang Zi replied.
His third brother really didn't deceive him. The food was so wonderful that it made him moved. There was fear of his appetite. Guaranteed to fill his stomach!
Zhou Xiao Mei was also overjoyed and said: "I'm not surprised that Yang Yang and Wu Ni are coming over. Gang Zi, why is your mother willing to let you come? The summer harvest is just around the corner."
"Aunt requested me to come over. My mother agreed of course." Gang Zi gave an astonishing response.
Father Zhou and Mother Zhou' were both taken aback. They thought that their grandson was here to explore. Fourth's wife allowed Gang Zi to come?
"I haven't heard Fourth Sister-in-law mention this. Which shop are you going to be at? It seems that there is no shortage of people?" Zhou Xiao Mei looked at Huzi and asked.
"I heard from Aunt that she want Gang Zi take over my spot and let me go out to set up a street stall. Gain some courage." Hu Zi said as he scratched his head.
He felt that he got a lot of courage but apparently, he hadn't reached his aunt's requirements. So he still needed to keep training.
"Then listen to your aunt." Zhou Xiao Mei uttered.
Her fourth sister-in-law's arrangement can't be wrong. She must have her own reason.
"Since you came, you have to work hard. Thankfully Sheng Mei isn't here, otherwise, there will be some opinions." Zhou Xiao Mei remarked.
"What opinion can Sheng Mei have?" Mother Zhou said.
"First Sister wanted Sheng Qiang to come, but Fourth Sister-in-law didn't agree. Now Gang Zi is allowed to come. How can First Sister and Sheng Mei not have opinions?" Zhou Xiao Mei directly pointed out.
She felt that her fourth sister-in-law was doing a thankless matter since a lot of trouble was stirred from promoting their own family.
"If they are capable, then they do it. If not, don't come." Father Zhou said calmly.
"The relationship between your fourth sister-in-law and your eldest sister isn't bad. It must Qiang Zi's personal faults otherwise why would your fourth sister-in-law let Sheng Mei come and not let Qiang Zi?" Mother Zhou added.
Zhou Xiaomei smiled and preached in front of everyone, "Fourth Sister-in-law isn't one to explain anything to others. She studied by herself without letting the whole village know. People thought she was the laziest woman in the village. It used to be like this, and it is still like this now. Fourth Sister-in-law is really good. As long as one doesn't slack off, she values all of you equally, whether you're a nephew or a niece. Just hope you young people won't have discomfort in your heart and hurt Fourth Sister-in-law's heart for nothing."
"Aunt, such thing won't happen." Zhou Er Ni shook her head.
"That's right, Aunt. You don't have to worry about this." Hu Zi hurrily assured.
Aunt had always been strict and impartial. Still, whether she treated them well, they know in their hearts. Even Hu Zi somewhat admired by his aunt.
Even when he hadn't seen many women in his life, he knew very well that it was hard to find a woman like his aunt in the big world out there. Definitely difficult to find.
And dissatisfaction? There was really none.
Only after watching them express their opinions one after another, Zhou Xiao Mei didn't continue. Then she remembered. She asked, " Oh right, where is Sheng Mei?"
"She went to next door. Old Madam Hu asked her to help with the soles of the shoes. Her eyesights are blurry." Mother Zhou answered.
Since she went to the next door, she didn't look for her anymore. The group of youth sat there for a while before heading to the bathhouse with their bags.
They chattered and laughed along the way. It was so lively. So full of youthful spirit.
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Although there was the addition of Zhou Yang, Gang Zi, and Wu Ni, there was sufficient accommodation.
For Wu Ni, it was the old rule, live with Er Ni in the dumpling shop.
As for Zhou Yang and Gang Zi, they arranged to live on the second floor of the men's clothing store.
But these two boys weren't happy to live there. They would rather squeeze at this side than live in the spacious room there.
So Lin Qing He left them be. Go sleep where they want. Boys were all sloppy raised. There was nothing wrong with laying a straw mat and camping on the floor in this weather.
However, Xu Sheng Mei was really displeased when she learned that Gang Zi was actually coming here to watch the men's clothing store.
All day long, she appeared glum.
Lin Qing He didn't notice this. It was when Zhou Xiao Mei came to find her to go to the bathhouse and told her about it.
"Sheng Mei seems to be dissatisfied with Fourth Sister-in-law." Zhou Xiao Mei spoke.
"Because of Gang Zi?" Lin Qing He knew what was up without guessing.
"En. It should be due to you not letting her brother come but allowed Gang Zi to come." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.
Lin Qinghe laughed: "It's my shop, is it not up to me to decide who helps out?"
Zhou Xiao Mei didn't refute this and said, "Sheng Mei is too insensible."
She (Sheng Mei) often quibbled in front of her mother. She was really a white-eyed wolf.
Lin Qing He said: "Already eighteen. If sensible, she would already be. If she doesn't want to be sensible, no one can beg her to."
It's just that she (Qing He) blamed herself a little too.
When she wanted to bring Xu Sheng Mei back at old Zhou's house before, she actually hesitated. It was because she didn't know what kind of person she was.
She did appear good, but in the end, she wasn't clear at all.
But giving consideration to her sister-in-law, First Sister, so she used her. How could she ever think of such an incident would occur, right?
Lin Qing He was indeed a little dissatisfied with this niece, Xu Sheng Mei. Shee was small-minded and short-sighted. And also liked to be petty about things.
She intended for her to enter evening school with Er Ni and Hu Zi from the beginning, but she didn't want to study.
Later, she started to trained Er Niand Hu Zi on managing the accounts and even took Er Ni to the garment factory. Now she was grumbling.
She didn't dare to speak in front of her. Rather, it was all behind her back.
Lin Qing He was displeased with this.
But what else can she do? She already brought her over, so she could only continue to let her work. Still, she regretted it in her heart.
Back then, she shouldn't have looked upon First Sister's face and brought people over after meeting them once.
After committing this mistake once, would she continue to make it? She would never allow Xu Sheng Qiang to come over.
Unless he has the ability to move here by himself. He better not come to mingle into her side, otherwise, she won't even care about what First Sister thinks and ignore him.
Finding Gang Zi because he was right. Not finding Xu Sheng Qiang, cause he wasn't!
As for why he wasn't, First Sister had to reflect on her own.
Still, the final analysis was that Lin Qing He was still a little upset. Keeping as a relative was good enough. Why did she enlist Xu Sheng Mei to come?
But now that she was here, then be here. Work hard and she'll add to her dowry when she goes home and gets married. Consider it as doing her part to the end.
"Let's not talk about it." Lin Qing He said and had a good bath with Zhou Xiao Mei.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, Da Lin and I are going to buy the shop with the landlord." Zhou Xiao Mei mentioned when they came out of the bathhouse.
"How much?" Lin Qing He nodded.
"Four thousand and a half is the max for us. If it's too expensive, then it won't do." Zhou Xiao Mei answered.
"The max price should not exceed four thousand seven hundred. If it exceeds this number, change plac." Lin Qing He advised.
Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin's first bun shop was bought before Lin Qing He's holiday arrived. They bought the shop where they were currently selling buns.
For a shop of that size, forty-one to forty-two hundred was quite a price. But because the landlord didn't want to sell it and their side wanted to buy it, so it went without saying the price can only be raised.
It raised all the way up to four thousand and a half. The landlord still didn't have the intention to budge. It was clear, they didn't want to sell it.
However, Zhou Xiao Mei gritted her teeth and listened to her fourth sister-in-law. She increased it to four thousand seven in one breath. If they don't accept, then they'll move away without hesitation.
Probably seeing her determination, the landlord, who wasn't budging, went back to discuss it.
It must be known, this was nearly 500 yuan higher than the market price.
Even when the landlord's family wasn't short of money, who would find that 500 yuan little? Five hundred yuan at this moment was definitely not a small sum in any place.
If it wasn't for Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei becoming accustomed to this side and the business was indeed good, who would be willing to give 500 yuan more?
Calculating based on Su Da Lin's monthly salary of 60, five hundred yuan was almost all of his salary for half a year!
It was precisely because of the 200 yuan that Zhou Xiao Mei later gritted her teeth and added in, this shop was finally bought.
When Lin Qing He heard it from Third after he came back from his grandparent's. Then she went over with Zhou Qing Bai on a bicycle in the evening.
Although they spent 90% of the money of the family's saving at once, Lin Qing H could see that both Su Da Lin or Zhou Xiao Mei carried a relaxed smile.
They weren't affected at all.
"I heard Third say that the shop is bought now." Lin Qing He grinned. She was relieved to see the two of them like this.
"It's bought. Had to grit my teeth and ruthlessly use up the money to buy it." Zhou Xiao Mei pursed her mouth and smiled.
"It is a bit overly expensive, but it's only this time. Now you're on the road of a truly legitimate business." Lin Qing He nodded.
According to the current profit of the Bun Shop, the additional 200 yuan was equivalent to half a month's profit. Lin Qing He felt that it wasn't too bad of a deal.
After all, if they were to move the shop, the loss was pretty huge. So two hundred yuan wasn't a problem. If they add an extra two hundred yuan and still can't be bought it, then there was really no need to increase it.
Fortunately, the other party knew the limit. Understanding when to accept when it was beneficial. The way things were now was great.
"It's really too expensive. A shop cost 4,700 or so. Nearly same as robbing." Mother Zhou was really displeased.
Previously, when Zhou Qing Bai said four thousand, she found it too expensive. In only one year, it had raised from four thousand to four thousand and seven hundred.
In the countryside, even if people save for a year, they may not be able to save 200 yuan!
But in Mother Zhou's mind, this shop was highly expensive.
"What do you know?" Father Zhou gave her a disgruntled look. He felt that the son-in-law and daughter were right to buy this shop. It was expensive but once the business was managed well, the money will definitely be earned back in the future.
The most important thing was that now the shop was their own. Their heart can rest at ease.
Xu Sheng Mei, who was watching TV, suddenly whispered, "My mother is also good at making buns."
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