Chapter 461. Business isn't easy
This granddaughter, Zhou San Ni married last year. Father Zhou and Mother Zhou knew about it and had asked Eldest Sister-in-law to give a share of money to her. Although she heard the man was a little older and his legs were a bit lame, he doted San Ni.
What's more, old Second family had accepted the betrothal money, so they as grandparents naturally have no objection.
However, they hadn't really met this grandson-in-law, Li Ai Guo.
Basically, they had no plan to go back there anymore and may not be able to see him in this life. Unexpectedly, the couple both came to the capital.
"Grandmother, you are a lot younger." Zhou San Ni saw her grandparents and was overjoyed. But at the same time she couldn't help saying.
Have to say, because of a good lifestyle and a smooth and comfortable life, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were really much younger.
When they came here, they didn't have to worry about anything at all. At most, looking after the kids and then going to the park to relax. Recently Mother Zhou was learning Tai Chi from the old ladies in the park. Every morning she would head over, leaving all the grandchildren to Father Zhou.
This was how people were. Eat well and sleep well and they will appear younger.
Especially since in the past six months, only one physical examination was performed. All the physical indicators achieved very healthy standards.
In addition, the capital's environment nurtured people. Whether it was Father Zhou or Mother Zhou, both were a lot of fairer. It seems that after coming to the capital, not only did they not age, but also got younger?
Though Father Zhou did not speak, his expression displayed satisfaction.
Mother Zhou laughed: "You girl, when did you become a smooth talker? What younger? I'm already at this age."
"Grandfather, Grandmother, I'll leave Sister San Ni and Third Brother-in-law to you. I'm going back to help out first." Zhou Gui Lai said.
Mother Zhou responded: "San Wa, wait. Take some eggs back." She grabbed a bag and went to fill it with the egg. Just half full bag of eggs.
Zhou Gui Lai didn't act reserved with her and took it back.
Mother Zhou brought her granddaughter and grandson-in-law into the house and said, "What are you doing here?"
"Grandmother, San Ni and I came here to live in the capital ." Li Ai Guo told.
Mother Zhou uttered in amazement: "Not coming here for fun? It's fine to live here. However, making a living is a problem."
"Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt came to Lijia Village to look for us. They said that they are going to open another shop and when the times comes, there will be a shortage of people. So San Ni and I came." Li Ai Guo explained.
"Your fourth uncle and fourth aunt is going to open a shop?" Mother Zhou was shocked.
"En." Zhou San Ni nodded: "Si Ni is here too."
"Si Ni is here?" Mother Zhou was even more surprised.
"How many of you are here? Don't tell me Liu Ni is brought here too." Father Zhou said.
"Liu Ni didn't come. Just us couple and Si Ni," Zhou San Ni replied.
Mother Zhou nodded when she heard this: "Just you three is fine. However, Grandmother must tell you that your fourth uncle and fourth aunt's business motto is harmony create wealth. With Liu Ni's temperament, don't beckon her over, understand?"
A lot of things happened this summer. At Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin's Bun Shop, their Bun Shop had a very good business, so there were two more businesses there.
Including Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin's shop, there were three bun shops. However Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin's bun shops had the most stable flow of customers.
Everything was fine before. But just a month ago, a bun shop just got into a fight with a customer.
That business's customers got particularly capable household behind him.
The reason was that person bought buns and bought a lot of them. They happened find a cockroach in that bun shop's bun. It made people disgusted.
Of course, that person would come knocking and demand compensation, so can that person let it go?
However, that bun shop refuse to bear this black pot, saying that that person wanted to swindle and blackmail. After some to and fro, the bun shop got smashed.
When Mother Zhou heard Zhou Xiao Mei mention it, she was startled.
Zhou Xiao Mei felt it was very fortunate that her family Da Lin listened to her fourth brother's examples. Everything must be clean and tidy. The attitude got to be excellent. He would even add a bun if one bought in bulks. He didn't earn much profit, but rather a public relation and good impression.
That bun shop was a bit arrogant. When it comes to this kind of matter, one must turn a big problem into a small one. Looked how it turned out now? The shop got smashed another.
Mother Zhou recalled the time that Fourth's wife refused to allow Xu Sheng Qiang as well as Zhou Liu Ni to come.
It wasn't just that they can't lend any help. It was better that they don't come to add troubles. These two weren't someone who would obediently work!
So, Mother Zhou warned Zhou San Ni.
It was also to remind Li Ai Guo that harmony create money. It was no problem to come, but just don't make trouble.
"Grandmother, we know that." Zhou San Ni said.
Li Ai Guo also nodded: "Grandmother, don't worry. We will help Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt watch the store."
Mother Zhou Mu didn't say anything.
"There was no place to live at Qing Bai's side. Si Ni and Er Ni lives in the dumpling shop. It's perfect for you two to come here to live." Father Zhou changed the subject and said.
They brought them over to see the room. This was the room Xu Sheng Mei used to come to sleep in before. It was a guest room and was also spacious.
Su Cheng and the others were currently sleeping in it. Since the the couple came over, it was temporarily vacated for them. Itwas no problem for the kids to camp on the floor in their parents' room. It wasn't permanent.
"Grandmother, these TV and fans must cost a lot of money, right?" Zhou San Ni asked.
"There's also a washing machine outside. Your fourth aunt bought it for us." Mother Zhou Mu said with a smile.
Zhou San Ni sighed. Her grandparent's life was really good after coming here. All these big household items were available.
Never mind Li Ai Guo. Once they came, it was almost like entering a new world.
"Now you come, work hard. Qing Bai and his wife are kind and won't make you suffer." Father Zhou said to Li Ai Guo.
"Grandfather, I know. It's due to Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt's care. That's why they are willing to bring us to such a big city." Li Ai Guo responded.
Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He was watching out for their niece, Zhou San Ni. He was incidental. He knew this. It was no problem. He married San Ni as his wife. If not, he wouldn't have been brought to this side.
Maybe he wouldn't have come to such a big city in this life.
"Youngest Aunt (Xiao Mei) and Uncle haven't come home yet?" Zhou San Ni asked.
"Not yet. Soon." Mother Zhou answered.
Father Zhou went to wash the tomatoes and gave them one each to snack on first.
"Is the bun shop business okay?" Zhou San Ni accepted it and said.
"Business isn't easy. You don't know. Last month, the shop next to your aunt's bun shop fought with someone and the shop got destroyed." Mother Zhou emotionally remarked.
Prev ChapterNext ChapterReport chapterChapter 462. Gold nest and silver nest can't compare to own grass nest
Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni were both shocked. There was such a barbarous thing in the capital?
Especially Li Ai Guo. He had plans in this aspect, so he asked for further detail.
Mother Zhou didn't hide it and recount it once.
Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei only came back in the evening. Only then did they see Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni.
"San Ni?" Zhou Xiao Mei uttered in surprise: "Why are you here? This is?"
"Ai Guo, this is Youngest Aunt and Youngest Uncle." Zhou San Ni introduced to Li Aiguo.
Li Ai Guo greeted them. Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin understood then this was their nephew-in-law.
"You two are rare guests? Did you come with Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law?" Zhou Xiao Mei grinned.
"En. Came over here to watch Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt's shop." Zhou San Ni curved her lips into a smile.
Since coming here, Zhou San Ni had become cheerful. She talked a lot and laughed a lot.
"There seems to be no shortage of people at Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law's side." Zhou Xiao Mei was direct and said.
"Fourth Uncle said they're going to open another dry good shop." Li Ai Guo took over.
"Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law can really take on a lot. They're going to open another shop again? How many are there now?" Zhou Xiao Mei was stunned.
She was thinking about opening a second bun shop. But the children were still young and can't help. If it was just them two, they really can't handle that much.
They want to hire someone, but haven't hired before. They were somewhat worried about breaking the shop's motto.
While Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law have a dumpling shop, three clothing shops, a beverage shop, and a small two-shift clothing workshop. How much work was that?
And they still want to open some kind of dried good shop?
"I guess it must be your fourth sister-in-law's idea. Your fourth brother doesn't have that brain. What does this dry good shop sell?" Mother Zhou was clueless.
"I don't understand." Zhou Xiao Mei didn't know either. She turned to Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo: "It's good that you come now. Work hard, now that you are at this side. Later on, see if you have any plan to do it alone."
"I heard from Fourth Aunt. Hu Zi and Gang Zi will come out by themselves in the future, right?" Zhou San Ni asked.
"Yes. As long as they have the ability, Fourth Sister-in-law would support them. She never planned for them to work for a lifetime." Zhou Xiao Mei said.
Because it was getting late, Zhou Xiao Mei led Zhou San Ni away to start preparing dinner.
Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo ate at this side.
Zhou Si Ni was helping out at the dumpling shop. This girl was very nimble and caught on quick. Needless to say, she served the dumplings to the guests.
Lin Qing He went out to buy groceries, and bought a lot of ingredients. Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo went over to that side to eat. This side also needed to celebrate.
Zhou Er Ni was the most pleasantly surprised about Zhou Si Ni coming here without warning.
When she got off work and came to the dumpling shop to help with cooking, she was shocked to see her: "Si Ni?"
"Second Sister." Zhou Si Ni noticed the change in her second sister. If she returned to the village like this, she would have shaken everyone in the village. This was completely different from before.
The whole person had become very beautiful!
"What's the matter? Came with Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt?" Zhou Er Ni was ecstatic and asked.
"En." Zhou Si Ni nodded.
"How long can you stay?" Zhou Er Ni asked.
Zhou Si Ni beamed: "This time I'm staying."
"Fourth Aunt?" Zhou Er Ni hurriedly looked at her fourth aunt.
"Si Ni will live with you from now on. I plan to send her to night school to study. You should teach her more." Lin Qing He smiled.
Zhou Er Ni was delighted and said: "I will definitely teach her and let her take over as soon as possible."
Then the sisters helped Lin Qing He with the cooking. Once finished, the workers' food were packed in food boxes. Hu Zi and Gang Zi arrived. They were sent to ride bicycles to deliver them before they come back to eat.
It was common for the whole family to eat while doing business. They would cook dumplings when the guests come.
"Fourth Aunt, why did you suddenly bring so many people here? I think Uncle Min is still hiring. There are two candidates waiting for you to come back and check out." Zhou Er Ni spoke.
"It's no problem. I'll go find Cheng Min to talk about it in the evening and let him bring them over tomorrow." Lin Qing He nodded.
Her body wasn't feeling up to it now. After eating, she called Qing Bai and Zhou Si Ni. With a change of clothes, they went over to look for Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni.
Of course, they were going to take a bath together. Otherwise it was really unhealthy.
Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin joined them as well. When they arrived at the bathhouse, the men and women went to their separate bathhouse.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, your large movements are non-stop," Zhou Xiao Mei said.
"What large movements? I went to the south and happened to encounter it. That's why I had this idea." Lin Qing He said.
"I heard Ai Guo said selling some kind of dry good? What kind of business is this?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.
"It's dried seafood, such as sea cucumber, abalone, fish gelatin." Lin Qing He answered.
Originally, she wanted to buy some fish gelatin to keep as collagen supplements. But after going to the big factory, she found out a source. How about getting into this business?
So like this, it was decided. What's more, the other side was willing to deliver goods. So why not do this business?
But the shop? A location got to be found.
"Those things are very rare. Are they in stock?" Zhou Xiao Mei was shocked.
Zhou San Ni and Zhou Si Ni both looked at their fourth aunt. Lin Qing He smiled: "There is in the south."
Not only was it available, but also in large quantity.
She estimated that big factory wasn't small at all. Even if it was placed in later generations.
They scrubbed each other during the wash up and then they came to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side to sit down.
Zhou Qing Bai told Su Da Lin that his uncle might had been laid off. He used to take care of Su Da Lin. Now that he was laid off, Su Da Lin must help.
However, it was Su Da Lin's decision. They won't intervene as they were separated by a branch.
Tomorrow they will look for a shop and see if there any house for rent. But for now, they will let Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo live here.
After sitting here for a while, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai took Zhou Si Ni back to the apartment in the community.
Lin Qing He went over to tell Ma Cheng Min to bring the two promising new workers over tomorrow. Then she went home.
"Watch TV by yourself. Your sister and the others will come back after class later. Your uncle and I can't stand it anymore. We are getting older and have to go to bed first." Lin Qing He said.
"En. I can wait for my sister and them." Zhou Si Ni nodded.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went back to the room to sleep first.
Lying on the bed, Lin Qing He said emotionally: "No wonder it is said that the gold nest and silver nest can't compare to one's own grass nest."
How comfortable was it to lie down?
"You don't need to get up early tomorrow. I can go to the Housing Management Bureau to ask by myself." Zhou Qing Bai knew that his wife had worked so hard. He massaged her waist and shoulders as he spoke.
"Massage longer." Lin Qing He hummed.
Prev ChapterNext ChapterReport chapterChapter 463. Purchase properties
One night of good night. The next day Lin Qing He didn't slept in too many long. It was like this in summer. She couldn't sleep in as much as she wanted, unlike winter.
That quilt in the winter morning was paradise on earth.
When she woke up, Zhou Qing Bai had just returned with buns from Su Da Lin's side.
One can get tired of always eating dumplings. So from time to time, they would go to Su Da Lin to have buns for breakfast.
"You didn't go open the shop?" Lin Qing He asked when she saw him acting so idle.
"Third had gone over." Zhou Qing Bai replied.
This summer, the family's business was truly supported by Third. Eldest, Zhou Kai wasn't at home. Zhou Xuan had no ambition to deal with this. He originally planned to help, but he saw that his younger brother was very strong and could take it on.
So he left him be. He tutored and went out to sketch. Simply carefree as possible.
No wonder Third complained to her yesterday, saying that he as the youngest child had no benefit at all. The first one to be enslaved.
Lin Qing He smiled: "This kid is capable."
Zhou Qing Bai had mirth in his eyes. The kid didn't want to come this morning, but was lifted up and kicked out by him.
After raising him so big, wasn't it the time to put to him to proper use? This was how the child was. The more one hold him up high, the less probability of raising a filial son. The more one uses him, the more he grows.
Of course, Zhou Qing Bai, a rough man, didn't understand this. When it was time to work, he'll just drive him out to work. It was as simple as that.
"Are you going to the Housing Management Bureau?" Lin Qing He asked.
Zhou Qing Bai originally intended to go the Housing Management Bureau by himself after bringing her food back. Now that she got up, she naturally wanted to go too.
Lin Qing He washed up and had her breakfast. "Putting aside how good Da Lin and Xiao Mei's business is, this bun got some weight to it."
Whether it was the bun flesh or the filling, it was sufficient.
"The bun shops around him can't match him." Zhou Qing Bai said. He was satisfied with the result of Su Da Lin's business lesson with him.
Nowadays, the prices had risen. The profit of the shop had also increased. Su Da Lin was diligent. Most people only sell buns in the morning. The bun shop at his side opened from morning to night. It just closed in the afternoon to nap two hours. It operated as normal in the evening until he go home to have dinner.
It wasn't just Su Da Lin's side. It was the same for Zhou Qing Bai's dumpling shop. In this summer, the price was raised by Zhou Gui Lai.
This kid got guts. When his parents weren't home, he dared to raise the price. What's more, the business wasn't affected at all.
The couple came over to the Housing Management Bureau with a bag.
Actually, the Housing Management Bureau had a lot of properties in its hands. All owners came to sell them. But in this era, people were waiting to be allocated accommodation from workplace despite the tight housing conditions and a large population crowded together.
Though there were people who sought a property and bought a place of their own, it was a tiny percentage.
Because they were buying it by themselves. Meaning they had to pay for it themselves. The current market price of a apartment was a few thousand yuan.
What did a few thousand yuan meant to a working class with salary of a few tenner?
Especially when the prices had risen this year. The house price had fluctuated a lot. It was a lot more expensive than last year. Although it was only a few hundred yuan, a few hundred yuan was the total income of the family in a year.
Even Ma Cheng Min, Huang Xiao Liu and his son Ma Xiao Dan lived with Aunt Ma. Although it was a two-bedroom house, it was a few tens of square meters. It would be a lie to say it wasn't crowded. It was alright as those who worked went to work and those who got school, attended school. They only lived in it in the evening.
When they came to buy a shop this year, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai clearly noticed the fluctuation of property's prices.
It floated up a few hundred yuan. Those location were still so-so. The better location truly fluctuated a lot.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai visited three shops in total.
There were three shops in three spots. One of them was by the vegetable market's side. That area wasn't actually big. Only a few tens of square meters. But the price wasn't expensive, about 7,000.
"You know the liveliness of the vegetable market. The owner of this shop is going to move away. Otherwise, he's really to sell. He won't accept low asking price. This is his bottom line." The administrator of the Housing Management Bureau, who brought them over to look at this place, said.
Seven thousand yuan was indeed not cheap. That house with garden where Father Zhou and Mother Zhou lived was only at this price. The location there was also good.
But this had only been a few years and it had risen to this level?
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai wanted to buy it. It was perfect for selling dried products, because there was a big market next to them.
It wasn't far from the dumpling shop. It took about forty minutes by bicycle.
Lin Qing He asked, "Are there any other bigger shops for sale?"
"Nothing." The manager flipped the book and answered.
Lin Qing He did not continue to speak. She was satisfied with the location of the shop, but was slightly dissatisfied with the size. It was a bit small.
If there weren't any bigger one, they can only renovate the shop and then separate out in a small single room.
After all, the stocks in the shop weren't cheap. She thought about it and wanted Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni to live in the shop. When the times come, the toilet faucet and kitchen needed to be made available.
Ideas were thought out by people, right?
With Zhou Qing Bai, they went to see other shops with the administrator. Lin Qing He didn't have that big appetite. In addition to the sixth shop, the dry goods shop, she also set up a seventh shop because the seventh shop was in a good location.
Let's see what they can do when the time comes.
There was another shop which Lin Qing He didn't want, even when she knew that every inch of land would be worth more in the future. She didn't need to go for everything. Later, they can take their time. Sooner or later, her wish to become a landlady will come true.
After all, there were already seven shops, all of which were in good locations. The courtyard dwelling was pocketed. Also, that house with garden.
The apartment didn't count. It was assigned to her by her workplace. Only got the right of residence, not the right to buy or sell.
The last transaction, courtyard dwelling was introduced to them by a female administrator. The male administrator didn't know about it yet.
So Lin Qing He stuffed ten yuan over.
"Ah, this is?" The administrator was shocked.
Lin Qing He smiled and said, "It was hard on you to take us to so many places today. I wonder if there are any courtyard dwelling for sale now? Accept it. It's for your hard work."
"There isn't any courtyard house. If you want, I will inform you when the time comes. That dumpling shop is yours, right?" The administrator was very happy. As expected of someone who bought two shops in one go. Ten yuan tips. He responded after receiving the tip.
Prev ChapterNext ChapterReport chapterChapter 464. Decent way
"Yes, it's ours. If you have any, go there to find us. Let us know at once and your tips won't be short." Lin Qing He said.
She didn't expect to any courtyard dwelling available now, because she might not be able to afford even when she had a lot of money in her hands. It was definitely more expensive.
Also those with courtyard dwelling, which one of them would be short of money? Why would they sell it under normal circumstances?
The courtyard dwelling she bought last time was almost impossible to encounter.
So this was giving a heads-up to the administrator first. The female administrator last time, leave her be. With so many properties, it can't be under the hands of one person. So the effect wasn't much.
What's more, she was busy and Zhou Qing Bai had his business.. It was impossible to come over every now and then.
Although they had bought a top-level double-entry dwelling which covered an area of more than 800 square meters, Lin Qing He's appetite wasn't satisfied with one double-entry dwelling.
So Lin Qing He could only ask the administrator to come over and notify them.
After buying the two shops, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went home.
Lin Qing He said on the road: "That shop is still a bit small. Is there any way to create a living space?"
"Yes." Zhou Qing Bai replied.
It was indeed possible. Just cost some money. The floor area was only 40 square meters or so. It was no problem spare out 20 square meter to build a narrow single room with a complete small bathroom and a small kitchen for eating.
During this age, people lived like this, without so much debate.
And it cost a lot of money to renovate this.
But he didn't mind this anymore. Zhou Qing Bai went to the dumpling shop. Lin Qing He made way to the men's shop to find Ma Cheng Min.
The two people that Ma Cheng Min brought over were busy here. They were waiting for her. Both of them were girls.
After checking them out, Lin Qing He spoke: "Trial for two days first. Stay if you pass."
Ma Cheng Min must have told them about the treatment, so she won't go into more details.
So she sent them both across the street to the women's clothing store that Zhou Er Ni watched over. Not long later, Zhou Er Ni arrived.
"You keep one here. The other go to Shan Shan's side." Lin Qing He said.
"I still have Si Ni on my side," Zhou Er Ni mentioned.
Before it was her and another girl in the shop. Now Si Ni came over. With an addition of one more, the shop had four.
"I plan to arrange Si Ni to go over to Cheng Yang and Cheng Yue's beverage shop." Lin Qing He said.
Zhou Er Ni nodded when she heard this. Lin Qing He continued: "Go back to work and call Si Ni to come over. I'm taking her over there in a bit."
There were three clothing shops so far. Zhou Er Ni's side got three people. Chen Shan Shan's side also had three people. Once Si Ni go over, there will be also three people at the beverage shop.
Three people took turns in watching in each shop. Which was perfect. The manpower arrangement was much more relaxed.
The men's shop got Hu Zi, Gang Zi, and Ma Cheng Min. Although Ma Cheng Min had to take care of a lot, as long as he didn't need to go out, he came to the shop to keep watch.
He was very conscientious. After all, unless he went out to do it alone, it would be hard to find the salary and treatment Lin Qing He given.
Lin Qing He told Ma Cheng Min about opening a dry good shop.
Ma Cheng Min was shocked. Opened another shop? But he quickly reacted and responded, "Need renovation?"
"En. You can leave here to Hu Zi and Gang Zi here. You can go to the dumpling shop and find Qing Bai. He will tell you how to decorate it." Lin Qing He nodded.
When Zhou Si Ni came over, Lin Qing He took Zhou Si Ni to the beverage shop.
Zhou Si Ni was impressed: "Fourth Aunt, you are too incredible."
Only when she came here did she know how many shops her uncle and aunt had. So many shops! She couldn't take in enough!
Lin Qing He smiled: "What's so incredible about this? The pressure to feed the workers isn't small."
Adding it up now, how many people were working under her? Of course, the benefits created by her were generous. However, last night she was too tired to go home and didn't have time to check. Still, she knew that the business was definitely better.
Si Ni was a nickname. Her proper name was Zhou Hong Xia. When she was introduced to Cheng Yang and Cheng Yue, her proper name was used.
"Once Hong Xia catch on, I will get Cheng Min to arrange a more standardized work schedule." Lin Qing He said.
There wasn't enough manpower before, so they made do. However, it was time to learn to standardize, and follow the shift system of later generations. Working hours were shortened and more relaxed. After all, they were at this age. Got to let them have their own time to go date or something.
She didn't oppress and exploit labor.
Leaving Si Ni here, Lin Qing He went back and came over to the dumpling shop.Only the youngest. Zhou Gui Lai was working hard without complain.
"Mom, I heard my dad talk with Uncle Cheng Min. What kind of dry good shop is our family going to open?" Zhou Gui Lai asked when he saw her.
"Your dad took your Uncle Cheng Min over?" Lin Qing He asked.
"En. Just left." Zhou Gui Lai nodded.
Lin Qing He said, "Where is our account book?"
"It's in your room." Zhou Gui Lai replied: "Second Brother managed it. It should be sorted out right."
Lin Qing He let him busy away and went home to look at the ledgers.
The accounts managed by Second were indeed undoubted excellent. At a glance, the income of almost two months wasn't low at all.
Especially the beverage shop. The income hit a new high. Its monthly income exceeded two thousand. This was just the beverage shop alone and the monthly income reached such a figure. It can be seen how popular the beverage, ice cream and the like were this summer. It was high in demand. Basically they had to get supplies every day and fill three of the four large freezers with ice cream popsicles.
The last one was used to chill drinks. Basically there wasn't enough to sell. Many people say that the drinks weren't chilled enough. It can't be helped. Not long after putting it in, someone will buy them. Of course it can't be cold enough.
Lin Qing He planned to go to the mall to buy another freezer. But only that much plan was made for now.
She continued to look at the other account books.
The business of the three clothing stores was also very good. The men's clothing store can't compare to the two women's clothing stores.
It was worth mentioning that after the dumpling shop was taken over by Zhou Gui Lai, the profit had increased a lot because of the price increase.
Lin Qing He grinned. She didn't know how she raised her children. The most slippery of the three children was supposed to be Second.
She always thought that the youngest guy wanted to do business. The youngest was a loafer who only cared about eating, drinking, and having fun. Lin Qing He had wanted to send him to train with his eldest brother for a few years to stabilize his temper.
In the end, this stubborn youngest, who was only fifteen years old, managed the shop in a decent way.
Second simply acted as the hands-off shopkeeper and left everything but the ledgers to his younger brother.
Prev ChapterNext ChapterReport chapterChapter 465. Man-eating flower
Lin Qing He went through and totaled the accounts. She took the money out of the cabinet to count again before putting it into the space.
Then she came to the dumpling shop. It had been hard on her family's little Third in the past two months. Shouldn't she come to encourage him?
"Third, why do we have an extra refrigerator at home?" Lin Qing He asked.
There was an extra refrigerator in the house with a lot of drinks and ice cream in it. She didn't give any criticism.
"I bought it. Used the pocket money I saved myself. I didn't put it on the account." Zhou Gui Lai lifted his chin and answered with slight proudness.
"This is a contribution to the family." Lin Qing He beamed as she directed this at her youngest son.
"It's nothing. It's just a refrigerator." Zhou Gui Lai was in a good mood and carefreely responded.
Those pocket money was his effort money. It was saved by himself. Then he bought it. After buying it, its use was large.
When he come back home in the evening night, how refreshing it was to have a popsicle or chilled drink.
"It seems that your second brother is going down the literature road. We will have to rely on Third to hold up our business in the future." Lin Qing He held one of his hand.
"It's okay, I'm used to it." Zhou Gui Lai said.
He said it like it was so tough. Lin Qing He smiled, "When your dad comes back, let him take over and give you a vacation. You will be back to school in a few days. You can take your sister San Ni and Third Brother-in-law around those few days."
"No going. The weather is too hot. I still got military training once school starts. I'll get more than enough sun bathing then." Zhou Gui Lai refused to be tour guide: "Mom, ask Second Brother to take them."
"Where is your second brother?" Lin Qing He asked. She didn't see since she got up early this morning.
"He went to the Temple of Heaven with a drawing board on his back. In the afternoon, he got tutoring to give. He only got some time in the evening." Zhou Gui Lai bitterly let out.
Lin Qing He was curious: "Why is your second brother suddenly interested in painting?"
"I don't know. Looking at his painting, it seem pretty good. We have a lot of his finished products in our room. Also at our grandparent's side. A good few were gifted away. Grandmother precious it like something and told Grandfather to mount it and hang it on the wall." Zhou Gui Lai told.
His second brother had become into art and literature now, Zhou Gui Lai remembered and spoke: "Second Brother wants to buy a guitar."
"Okay." Lin Qing He had no objection. It was a good thing to have a hobby.
"A good one is worth several hundred." Zhou Gui Lai was still a little bit reluctant to buy it for his second brother.
"Buy it. Your camera is much more expensive than his guitar." Lin Qing He said.
Zhou Gui Lai grinned. His camera was really without a flaw. The quality was top-notch and more face-gaining to bring out.
"You two brothers both got good stuff, while your eldest brother doesn't." Lin Qing He sighed in melancholy.
"Eldest Brother can't play anything over there. Mom, you can make him something to eat and send over." Zhou Gui Lai said.
Lin Qing He had the same thought. But in this hot weather, what can she make to send? At this time, the express delivery wasn't as professional as later generations and it was very slow. Even when one want to send food over, they have to wait for the cold weather to send it over.
"How's Xu Sheng Qiang? Is he studying hard?" Lin Qing He changed the subject.
"I didn't hear about it from Brother Gang Zi. There should be no problem." Zhou Gui Lai said and then he curled his lips: "Mom, you don't know how disgusting the neighboring old Zhang Family is."
"What's the matter?" Lin Qing He asked.
"That Zhang Mei Lian. Seeing that you and Dad aren't at home, she came knocking to find Brother Hu Zi." Zhou Gui Lai harrumphed.
Zhang Mei Lian was rejected by Hu Zi last time. Still, she didn't give up on it. So, she stirred something up this summer vacation.
Purposely sought out Hu Zi. Like knocking on the door to find Hu Zi.
Of course, she had looked for Hu Zi before this. Hu Zi had avoided her and detoured when he saw her.
It never crossed his mind that she would come to the door.
This Mei Lian made Hu Zi disgusted. What should be said had been said. What should be avoided, he avoided. Did he have to rip open the facade before she is willing stop?
Besides, wasn't what he said that time obvious?
It can't be that she thought Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He weren't home, there was no one holding the rein at home.
Zhou Gui Lai wasn't a polite. With just a sentence, he made Zhang Mei Lian go back stiffly.
He simply said: "It's spread all over the community. We all know. You're trying to bully my honest brother Hu Zi and want to Hu Zi to take you in?"
Really, Zhang Mei Lian didn't expect him to not give face and actually dare to say it!
Probably due to losing face and knew that Hu Zi won't marry her, so Zhang Mei Lian moved out within a few days.
Since then old Madam Zhang, found them extremely displeasing to her eyes
Zhou Gui Lai and the others didn't care a bit. As if they would be afraid of that old Zhang Family. Both Zhou Gui Lai and Zhou Xuan know that their grandfather had been exiled for so many years and it was thanks to this neighbor, old Zhang Famil's past credit!
"Really got no lower limit!" Lin Qing He sneered after listening.
"Mom, you have to guard against Xu Sheng Mei. I heard from Granny Xu that she had seen Zhang Mei Lian talk with Xu Sheng Mei and seem tto got a lot to talk." Zhou Gui Lai mentioned while making dumplings.
Granny Xu was Old Madam Xu from the small workshop. Lin Qing He frowned and said, "Why is Xu Sheng Mei mingling with Zhang Mei Lian?"
"I don't know. Nothing comes from it." Zhou Gui Lai harrumphed.
He was originally nice to Xu Sheng Mei. After all, he had no sister. Xu Sheng Mei was soft and weak. What's more, she was his cousin sister. He must take care of her. He had often treated her to ice cream.
But now, no good impression remained.
He felt that this cousin was simply a human-eating flower. Appeared soft and weak but that was only on the surface. Its mouth can swallow a person whole.
What's more, Zhou Gui Llai felt that his family was betrayed by this cousin with a black knife.
Did his mom disallow her to date at this side? If it was forbidden, then why would she let Sister Er Ni date Brother Wang Yuan?
It was she who wanted find someone by herself and got together with Zhao Jun.
This summer, Xu Sheng Mei had brought Zhao Jun to the dumpling shop for a visit. Then Zhao Jun came in and crossed his legs. He spoke in a very arrogant manner. Really regarded himself as a green onion. What did he think he was?
Zhou Gui Lai didn't have them stay for a meal and just sent them away.
"By the way, Xu Sheng Mei is pregnant again." Zhou Gui Lai said.
Lin Qing He saw Zhou Qing Bai had come back and uttered, "Never mind about her."
Then she directed, "Leave the dumpling shop to your dad. You and I will go grocery shopping. Wang Yuan, your sister San Ni and Third Sister-in-law will come over for a meal at noon.
"Dad, I'll leave it to you. I'm going shopping with my mom. Brother Wang Yuan likes fried pork with green peppers. We'll buy him some later." Zhou Gui Lai said to his dad.
He didn't have any good feelings for Zhao Jun. But his impression of Wang Yuan, who was his prospective second brother-in-law, was top-notch.
Prev ChapterNext ChapterReport chapterChapter 466. Middleman
Human beings all interact with each other.
It was no wonder that Zhou Gui Lai had such an impression of this prospective Second Brother-in-law. Ten visits and half of these times Wang Yuan came here with things.
While Zhao Jun? He came over with his hands empty and waited for the meal. Want to drink northwest wind? If yes, open your mouth and wait.
It wasn't about to bringing things over. But rather, a question of attitude. Did the person really respect people and treat them as relatives? Who didn't sense it?
With the way Wang Yuan was, old Zhou Family warmly welcomed even when his hands empty. They already regarded him as family. He didn't need to bring anything. It was a trivial matter to come here to eat food if he didn't want to go outside to eat.
However, he was too polite. He would buy things from time to time. Same with Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's sider. He often dropped by for meals and became very familiar with Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. They basically treated him as a grandson.
This was the problem of socializing in the world.
Zhou Gui Lai and his mother came over to buy groceries. They bought a chicken. There was no need to buy pork. Zhou Qing Bai had it in the freezer. Just need to cut a piece.
They also bought a lot of corn on the cob, carrots, other vegetables, and fish.
Now that the number of people in the shop was enough, Lin Qing He had asked Ma Cheng Min to make a roster. She will not provide dinner from then on.
Because working hours were more standardized, employees gets more free time. Their wages remain unchanged. No increase was given to them.
After all, her salary wasn't bad compared to outside one's.
After returning with the groceries, Lin Qing He and Zhou Gui Lai started to sort them. As for the mushrooms that they brought back, it can be eaten. The ones Zhou Qing Bai went to the hillside of Lijia Village and picked back for Lin Qing He.
When they brought it, they brought it together. Lin Qing He had stored it in her space and didn't take it out to eat. It wasn't easy to explain.
Just needed to find a time to take it out and sun dry it.
But the fresh mushrooms can't be taken out. There were still a lot of dried mushrooms, which were all good.
Not long later, Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni arrived.
The couple recognized their way yesterday. They went to help Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin this morning. So they came over here now.
Zhou San Ni helped Lin Qing He.
"Fourth Aunt will take you to the hospital in the afternoon." Lin Qing He said to her.
Zhou San Ni was overjoyed when she heard this and nodded: "I have troubled Fourth Aunt."
"What trouble. It's not very far." Lin Qing He responded. Then they began to start preparing the ingredients. She ordered Zhou Gui Lai: "Go and bring your sister Si Ni sister back. She's at the beverage shop."
"Okay." Zhou Gui Lai answered and rode the bicycle to the beverage shop.
Lin Qing He smilingly asked Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo: "How's the capital?"
"Excellent." Li Ai Guo nodded.
Zhou San Ni exclaimed: "Fourth Aunt, I didn't know the outside world was so big and prosperous."
Lin Qing He grinned: "While the shop hasn't been opened yet, you can walk around and have a look. After a while, the shop will open. You won't be free then.
"No need. We'll help out first. Get warmed up to the job earlier." Zhou San Ni responded.
"Alright then. No rush though. Only found someone to decorate the shop today. The place is a bit crowded. But it's okay, we can get it all set up for you." Lin Qing He said.
"Where?" Li Ai Guo asked.
"En, let Ai Guo help." Zhou San Ni added on.
Lin Qing He's intention was for them to stroll around first. But obviously they were feeling insecure without a job. Especially Li Ai Guo, who was feeling out of place after coming to a new place and being idle.
So Lin Qing He told Li Ai Guo: "After lunch, I will let Cheng Min take you there. You can oversee it. As for San Ni, forget it. I will take her and Si Ni around."
"Okay." Li Ai Guo agreed.
At this time, the sound of a car emerged. A red Hongqi brand car parked on the street edge and Wang Yuan got out of the car.
"Fourth Aunt, you and Fourth Uncle are back." Wang Yuan merrily greeted when he saw Lin Qing He.
"We are. It's why we ask Er Ni to go over and invite busy you to come and have a meal together." Lin Qing He smiled.
"What's are you saying? Fourth Aunt, if you don't mind me having a big appetite, I would come every day." Wang Yuan jollily replied.
As they spoke, they had already entered the door. He got such an impressive air.
A car. Dressed up like a boss. Just today, he was in casual clothes. Back when he came over during the New Year, that was truly dressing up. Especially trendy. Dressing up by himself wasn't enough. He had also bought two sets of clothes for Er Ni and dressed her up like a doll.
If it weren't for Er Ni's traditional mind and firmly refused, he would take Er Ni out to get hair perm done. Like the kind of ponytail with curly hair tied up with a small high heel on during the Republic of China.
Lin Qing He wanted to laugh after hearing Zhou Er Ni's complaint. He was raising Er Ni like a daughter.
"This is Wang Yuan. Our old Zhou Family's prospective son-in-law. Your sister Er Ni's boyfriend." Lin Qing He smiled and introduced to Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo.
Then she introduced to Wang Yuan: "This is San Ni and Li Ai Guo."
Naturally, they get to know each other.
Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo were stunned. This was a son-in-law from the capital was amazing.
Such impressive air. They had such relatives?
When Zhou Gui Lai came back with Si Ni, there was naturally another introduction.
Once Zhou Er Ni, Hu Zi, and the others arrived, the whole family gathered for lunch in the afternoon. It was really lively.
After lunch, the family sat down and had tea and chat together.
Lin Qing He said to Zhou San Ni, "The dry good shop is a little far away, so you and Ai Guo will have to open your own stove in the future. Don't worry about the kerosene stove, it will be sent to you for use."
A kerosene stove was used for cooking at this time.
Zhou San Ni agreed. Wang Yuan was surprised: "Fourth Aunt, you going to open a dry good shop? What are you selling?"
"Dried seafood. Selling abalone, dried sea cucumber and dried fish gelatin." Lin Qing He said.
"Wow. Those aren't cheap." Wang Yuan said, "The base cost isn't low. But where will you find a supplier?"
"From the south. Yang Cheng area. Do you want to eat? If you want to eat, wait for our goods to come. Then I will give you something for you to taste." Lin Qing He smiled.
There was a box of big sea crabs in her space. All of them weren't small.
"Then I won't be reserved with Fourth Aunt. I really like these seafood. After opening this shop, I will definitely have to patronize in the future. You have to give me a discount." Wang Yuan laughed.
"A big boss like you wants me to give discount. You should say, 'wrap everything up for me. I, Lord Wang, pays the bill!'" Lin Qing He joked.
Zhou Gui Lai laughed and said, "Mom, you want to be a middleman?"
Prev ChapterNext ChapterReport chapterChapter 467. Where we live from now on
The family talked and laughed together. When it was about time, everyone went on with their own business.
Lin Qing He napped for half an hour. Once one got to this age, it was like this. Regardless of how well maintained she was, if she didn't sleep in the afternoon, she'll feel a little out of her body and can't handle the activities in the afternoon.
After sleeping, she felt much better.
She went over to Er Ni's shop to find San Ni. San Ni was helping out there. She also wanted to get started early and learn how to interact with the people.
She brought San Ni to the hospital. She didn't even say a word about San Ni's matter to Father Zhou and Mother. After all, it was a private matter. There was nothing to say.
Just treat it and it'll be fine. Nothing else needed to be said.
San Ni came over for a full body check. Then Lin Qing He took her over to find the doctor.
The doctor read it and prescribed the medicine. It wasn't a big problem. It was a common gynecological illness and some physical weakness.
"Don't have intercourse these one week." The doctor finally instructed after the prescription was checked.
This made San Ni feeling embarrassed.
Lin Qing He didn't think anything and said, "Properly take this medicine on time. Then come do check up regularly. Then if I have time, I will come with you. If there is a class, I will call Er Ni to come with you. Don't be embarrassed about seeing the doctor when ill, understand?"
"En, I understand." Zhou San Ni blushingly nodded.
But it was undeniable that when she heard the doctor said that it needed to be treated well and there were no other big problems, she was relieved.
Getting pregnant was no problem. That was her worry.
Lin Qing He took her back and came over to the women's clothing store. Si Ni was also present.
Si Ni had already chosen her clothes. She pursed her lips and said in embarrassment, "Fourth Aunt will this be too costly?"
"What's costly? One person each get two set of clothes. If you want more, buy it yourself. You can get it at cost price." Lin Qing He said.
"San Ni, I picked this for you. Check if it fits. Go in and try it." Zhou San Ni brought two other clothes over and urged.
"Fourth Aunt, leave it." Zhou San Ni hurriedly said.
The bill for her treatment was already paid by her fourth aunt.
"That can't do. You sisters and Ai Guo all gets two sets of clothes. Although the previous ones aren't bad, the image got to be better when selling products." Lin Qing He maintained.
Her side didn't require makeup or anything to make one coquettish. Having a clean face and a good spirit was also a must.
Hearing her put it like this, Zhou San Ni meekly took her clothes and tried them.
As proved, Zhou Er Ni's vision was molded well. Like quite good. Both clothes were suitable for Zhou San Ni.
"Then these two." Lin Qing He was satisfied, said.
Zhou Si Ni's two outfits were also very good-looking. Zhou Er Ni bought another one for her at the cost price.
Zhou San Ni didn't. People at this time were still very frugal. Was two change of clothes enough? There were also their old clothes, so can just take them off occasionally.
Lin Qing He didn't find it strange. When she first arrived, she wasn't as unruffled as Er Ni. Now Er Ni was trained by her, she can be independent.
"San Ni, you stay with your sister Er Ni sister and learn from her. Also, on Ai Guo's side, it's an good idea for him to recognize the road to the shop today. But starting tomorrow, he will go to the men's shop and learn to do business." Lin Qing He said.
"Okay, I'll tell him when he comes back." Zhou San Ni replied.
"Er Ni, help pick two sets and leave them for your third brother-in-law." Lin Qing He instructed.
"Hu Zi has already helped pick it out. It's over there," Zhou Er Ni replied.
Lin Qing He nodded at this and then handed the shop to them. She came to the dumpling shop by herself to find her Qing Bai.
Zhou Qing Bai was mincing the mashed meat for a while. Seeing her come, he asked: "Are you tired?"
"It's still okay." Lin Qing He waved her hand.
So when Zhou Xuan came back from the leisurely summer vacation, Zhou Qing Bai sent him a mission: "Take you Sister San Ni and Sister Si Ni around."
He froze: "I don't have much time. Call Third."
Zhou Gui Lai was still watching his second brother's good show. He rolled his eyes and said, "Second, do you have any conscience? I'm be busy this summer vacation. Now our parents are back and feel distress about having it tough at such small age. You still want to continue to enslave me?"
"You're one-meter-eighty. How are you small?" Zhou Xuan raised his eyebrows.
"I am not small, but I am young!" Zhou Gui Lai returned, "I'm only fifteen years old!"
None of the three sons of Lin Qing He were short. Lin Qing He felt that she had to raise them according to modern food standards. She wouldn't shrink the diet because of the poor surroundings.
The food had always been excellent.
So these three brothers were basically 1.8 meters and up. The eldest, Zhou Kai was the tallest.
However, the latter two won't be much shorter in the future.
Zhou Xuan was seventeen this year and reached 1.85 meters. Although he was growing slowly now, he was still growing.
Not to mention Zhou Gui Lai. This kid won't be any worse than his elder brothers in the future. Maybe he will be the tallest in the family.
In the end, it was useless for Zhou Xuan to resist. He could only take Zhou San Ni and Zhou Si Ni out to explore.
As for his tutoring lesson, it was actually over because school will start in a few days. The family that was getting the tutoring wanted to let the children relax.
Zhou Xuan took Zhou San Ni, Zhou Si Ni, and Li Ai Guo for two days to visit a lot of scenery. It had let them to know a lot of places and gain a lot of knowledge.
After this, they began to serving in the clothing store. Not only the clothing store, but also the dumpling store and the beverage store.
These training were left to Ma Cheng Min to arrange. Lin Qing He had already started preparing lessons. Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai were also preparing to go to school.
Especially Zhou Gui Lai. The freshman got military training. Lin Qing He gave him a bottle of sunscreen which was bought in a department store. It got images of women in swimsuits printed on it. A sunscreen of this era.
After school started, Lin Qing He and her sons were busy.
Zhou San Ni, Zhou Si Ni, and Li Ai Guo were working hard to learn to integrate into the life here in the capital.
Although the dry good shop was said to be in renovation, in fact it can be said that it was being rebuilt. It cost a lot of money.
It was completely set up a week after the beginning of school.
A room, a kitchen and a toilet were added. All the water taps, etc. were also connected. The electrical circuit too.
After visiting, Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo were a little excited. From now on, this was where they live?
Prev ChapterNext ChapterReport chapterChapter 468. Big truck
The dry good shop had been fully decorated, but the dry goods han't been delivered yet.
It was five days after the decoration finished, when Lin Qing He made time to make a trip with Zhou Qing Bai and then took out the family truck.
A whole truck of goods was transported by Zhou Qing Bai to the dry good shop.
Lin Qing He came with him and helped to arrange the goods. This time there weren't many types of goods. Just fish gelatin, sea cucumber, abalone, dried cuttlefish, and dried salted fish. Each were in large quantities.
After the truck was unloaded, the originally empty shop seemed very full now.
Lin Qing He had already set the price of the goods. There was a list of the price of everything prepared. The profits were basically set at half.
What's more, there weren't many types. It was easy to adapt, so she told them to start selling.
But because the things weren't cheap and the couple had learned to do business for almost half a month, Lin Qing He still called Hu Zi to come over here to help.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai drove over to the dumpling shop.
Zhou Gui Lai and Zhou Xuan, who were busy in the dumpling shop, were attracted by the truck.
"Dad, Mom, is this our truck?" Zhou Xuan, who was always calm, couldn't help feeling a little excited now.
One got to know, they had been pining on Wang Yuan's car for a long time.
But that was too expensive. Few tens of thousands. Required grouping a few ten-thousand household to afford it. So they didn't hold any hope.
Unexpectedly, their parents bought a truck back.
"Asked someone from the factory in the south to drive over and bring this load of good. I called and rushed it a few times. It only arrived now." Lin Qing He bragged without any practice
Obviously the sons didn't pay attention to this.
"Mom, how much is this truck?" Zhou Gui Lai asked as he climbed into the driver's seat.
"Dead expensive. All the savings at home were spent." Lin Qing He waved her hand.
"Still worth it. Dad, teach me. If supplies need to be bought in the future, I can just drive over and buy it!" Zhou Gui Lai said immediately.
"No, you are too young." Zhou Qing Bai flatly refused.
Lin Qing He also piped in: "That right. How old you are? You dare to learn to drive? Wait until you are 18 years old."
"Mom, I can learn." Zhou Xuan said.
"That's right. I can't learn. Second Brother can. He is seventeen and he's that tall!" Zhou Gui Lai knew that he had no chance learning to drive judging by his dad's nonchalant tone. He can only fight for his second brother.
If his second brother can master it, it will be much easier to go out in the future.
They can go soak in the hot spring again. Because the car belonged to Wang Yuan, the future brother-in-law, they can't really go to the hot spring all the time. But if they own a car, they can go anytime right?
"All right. You can learn, Second." Lin Qing He nodded.
Once his wife spoke, Zhou Qing Bai didn't have any other comments and said, "Find a place to learn by yourself. After getting the driver's license, you can touch the car."
Zhou Xuan instantly agreed.
Zhou Qing Bai went into the shop to work away. Lin Qing He called her two sons: "Get in the car. Mom will take you around."
"Mom, you can drive?" Zhou Xuan said in a daze.
"Your old mom took the driving license test in the south. So, sons, don't underestimate your old mom." Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows.
Seeing that their mom could actually drive, both of them were stunned.
"My mom, I feel that there isn't anything you can't do in this world!" Zhou Gui Lai responded and flattered.
"Where do you want to go?" Lin Qing He said.
"Whatever you want. Mom, just drive around." Zhou Xuan replied.
"Mom, let's find time to go to the hot springs? I missed the last time I went. It's been so long since then." Zhou Gui Lai jollily brought up.
"We can find a time to soak." Lin Qing He nodded.
When the time comes, she will find Mother Weng to go together. Zhou Xiao Mei too. As for Mother Zhou, she didn't plan to take her. The last time, she grumbled all the way back.
Even when she knew that the elderly were used to being frugal, Lin Qing He still didn't buy her words.
"How about next Sunday?" Zhou Gui Lai hurriedly asked.
"We'll see. If there's time, we'll go." Lin Qing He drove the car. Her driving skills were particularly stable, so she brought them to Wang Yuan's garment factory.
Wang Yuan happened to be standing outside. He saw them. What's more, it was the sight of Fourth Aunt actually driving.
When they went to the hot springs this year, he had heard Zhou Qing Bai mention it. But it was only when Wang Yuan saw Lin Qing He driving such a truck did he truly felt admiration.
"Fourth Aunt, you are too astounding." When they got out of the car, Wang Yuan greeted them and exclaimed.
"It's just driving a car. What's there to be surprised about." Lin Qing He waved her hand.
Wang Yuan smiled: "Though it said like that, there aren't many women who can drive." He hadn't witness it before.
Lin Qing He brought down some dried seafood like fish gelatin, abalone, and sea cucumber from the car and said, "I prepared these for you. I originally wanted get Er Ni to bring it to you, but Er Ni is currently busy. So I brought it here. We're having big sea crabs at home in the evening. You can come over and eat them with us."
"Alright." Wang Yuan didn't act reserved. He smiled and agreed.
Lin Qing He took her two sons over to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side. She also brought some dry goods here. In addition, there were a few large crabs, which were from a separate box.
There were a lot of people on this side, so a few were allocated to here.
However, the dried goods and sea crabs didn't shocked Father Zhou and Mother Zhou as much as the truck.
"This...was bought by the two of you?" Father Zhou uttered with excitement.
"How much does it cost?" Mother Zhou couldn't help but said with a glowing red face.
"My mom said that the money at home was basically emptied." Zhou Gui Lai answered.
"It doesn't matter if it is all spent. The shop can still make money. The car is useful in the future. Like getting supplies or something. You will definitely earn it back." Father Zhou said boldly.
His son bought a car. His son was someone with a car!
"Qing Bai didn't come?" Mother Zhou looked around and froze before uttering: "Who drove over just now?"
"I drove." Lin Qing He answered.
After saying this, she felt that the gleam in her mother-in-law's eyes was very different.
Of course, Mother Zhou's gaze changed. She really couldn't find anything Fourth's wife couldn't do.
Look at this, she can even drive a car like this!
"Father, Mother, those big sea crabs cooked by steaming. We'll head back first to work away." Lin Qing He couldn't stand her mother-in-law's gaze and said.
"Wait, Fourth's wife, grab a chicken back to nourish your body. I hade saved a lot of eggs during this period. Take some back to make some the egg soup to eat." Mother Zhou hurriedly spoke.
Prev ChapterNext ChapterReport chapterChapter 469. Big transaction
When Lin Qing He carried a hen and a basket of eggs, Mother Zhou's grin was still on her face.
The neighboring old Madam Hu couldn't bear it anymore and asked, " In-law's grandma, your daughter-in-law just drove over in a car? That car belongs to your son and daughter-in-law?"
Mother Zhou can't tolerant being with her and old Madam Zhu very much. She hadn't talked to old Madam Hu for a long time. She recently made some new friends over there in the park. Could be bothered with these neighbors.
However, after hearing this, Mother Zhou reluctantly responded: "It's Fourth's wife. My fourth daughter-in-law drove the car by herself. She sent us big crabs, as well as these abalones. There isn't much, so I won't gift some to you."
No need to doubt. she deliberately said to stir old Madam Hu's craving.
Old Madam Hu wasn't tempted. However, old Madam Zhu, who just came out, became greedy.
Still, old Madam Hu was shocked in her heart. This old Zhou Family's aunt was really amazing. She could even drive a big truck by herself!
There was nothing wrong with knowing to drive. If she was a few decade younger, she would go learn. The most important point was whether they can afford it.
Such a large truck was over ten thousands, right? Was old Zhou Family that rich?
It wasn't just old Madam Hu who thought like this.
After old Madam Zhu return home, her heart ached.
She knew old Zhou Family had opened a lot of shops. It must be profitable. Otherwise, why would they open one after another?
If her granddaughter had successfully matched at that time, how well married her granddaughter would be now. There was no need to worry at all in the future.
Recently, her granddaughter got someone introduced to her. Going through them, it was still those few crooked melons being introduced. None of them entered her eyes.
It seems only Zhou Kai was good.
With such height, no one dared to bully him when he went out. The young man was full of vitality. At first glance, one can tell he was a capable young man.
But old Zhou Family didn't like her granddaughter.
How good her granddaughter was? She was just right for Zhou Kai. A perfect match made in heaven.
Especially looking at old Zhou Family now. They were developing well. Such a large truck had been bought.
Old Madam Zhu felt heart and liver hurt after thinking about it. But the other party didn't have that blessing. She had nothing to say!
Buying back this truck naturally caused a stir.
Zhou Qing Bai requested the staffs under his hands to learn to drive.
After all, there was a vehicle available now. Can't just have the two of them knowing how to drivee. Both of them were very busy.
Hu Zi was the first to arrange to learn to drive.
Hu Zi and Er Ni didn't have to go to night school now. They were considered junior graduates. From now on, they only need to self-study. From time to time, they got to participate in advancements.
While Si Ni and Gang Zi will continue to study at night school.
"Once Hu Zi learnt how to, you will learn too, Cheng Min." Lin Qing He directed at Ma Cheng Min.
Ma Cheng Min shook his head: "Forget it. I'll just use a bicycle."
"You still have to learn even if you need it or not in the future. What's more, you get paid to learn." Lin Qing He said.
Ma Cheng Min hesitated for a moment before nodding. At the same time, he was a little excited. If he can learn to drive, he want to learn. Whether it was can be used or not, it was a skill, right?
Only Hu Zi, Ma Cheng Min and Zhou Xuan were learning to drive. As for the others, they have to wait until they were eighteen years old, including Gang Zi.
Lin Qing He originally wanted to get Zhou Er Ni to learn too. She was training Zhou Er Ni as if she was her own daughter. So how could she miss out on driving lessons.
But Wang Yuan was against it.
It wasn't that he wanted stop Zhou Er Ni developing. Mainly because he was worried.
Lin Qing He understood. The cars at this time were still quite different from the cars of later generations. For example, they weren't small in strength and was more complicated.
Lin Qing He herself was master one, master all. However, it would be a little difficult for Zhou Er Ni to grasp it.
What's more, what Wang Yuan said was right. He can drive was enough. He will pick her up and send her wherever she wants to go. What need was there for her to learn?
So Lin Qing He reconsidered and let it drop. Discuss it in the future. Anyway if she really want to learn in the future, there are opportunities available.
Nowadays, the working hours for the shops under Lin Qing He had been specially regulated. It was all in shifts, so everyone had time to go date or something.
That day, Lin Qing He pulled out the phone number of the Southern Seafood Factory's office.
Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo's dry good shop's business was very good. At least so far, the inventory was pretty low. So Lin Qing He needed to restock.
This time's purchase was a large transaction. Nearly four thousand yuan of goods.
When they were in the south, they came into agreement on how much goods must be bought to be cost-effective. Now she had directly bought 4,000 yuan in goods.
The seafood boss was also very satisfied.
The goods was ordered and the time was agreed. Then the phone was hung up.
It wasn't that Lin Qing He had never thought about installing a phone at home. After some contemplation, she abandoned the thought.
Because the initial installation fee was too expensive at this time. Few thousands yuan. Simply sky-high price. With that much money, why can't it be spent on something other than installing such a phone?
Only a few phone calls was made in a month. So she gave up on it. She can always use the office phone. In a month, it was only three or four calls. Not too much.
The goods arrived five days later. That side was swift. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had already come to meet them.
Verbal quantity check and some information match was needed. Only then, did one hand pass the money and the other receive the goods. It was quite swift.
"Your capital's side is really developed." The two grown lads who came here this time were the boss's nephews. After all, one won't be assured to hand over such a big business to the workers below.
"Ain't that right. How about taking you around?" Lin Qing He said politely.
"Can't. We will definitely disturb if we have a chance in the future," the two replied.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai sent them off the same way they came.
Then they drove the car over to the dried good shop.
"The goods here are just about to be out of stock. Fortunately, new ones have arrived." Zhou San Ni happily chirped.
"Can't let it be out of stock." Lin Qing He said.
She got Zhou Qing Bai and Li Ai Guo to move the goods. She dragged Zhou San Ni into the room. She was busy these days and didn't have time to check up on Zhou San Ni's situation.
"It's better now," Zhou San Ni slightly embarrassedly responded.
She was overjoyed in her heart. The medical treatment in the capital was really excellent. She only went back and forth three times and the situation improved significantly.
Of course, she had learned a lot about personal hygiene and husband and wife hygiene. She had blushed when she taking it in.
Prev ChapterNext ChapterReport chapterChapter 470. Nothing to show
During the first seven days when the dry good shop opened, Hu Zi came over early in the morning every day to help. After five consecutive days of helping, he was no longer needed. Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni were both competent.
The couple live there by themselves. Although the place was a bit crowded, the conditions weren't bad. Especially since they were near the big market. They can eat whatever they want.
The sum of the couple's wages wasn't low, they can afford a decent meal.
At least Lin Qing He noticed Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo's complexion improved after coming here.
Because there was such a large truck of goods coming, it went without saying the shop was filled.
And because they were too valuable, Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo kept a cautious eye on them. Every night they have to take stock of them to see if there is anything amiss.
In terms of working attitude, it was top-notch. Of course, Ma Cheng Min also had to come to take inventory at the end of each month.
It wasn't just this side. The other shops were the same, except for the dumpling shop run by Zhou Qing Bai.
When the handover was completed, Lin Qing He was in a good mood and came back to the dumpling shop with Zhou Qing Bai.
Second was holding the spoon. However, there was an uninvited guest sitting in the dumpling shop. It wasn't anyone other than Xu Sheng Mei, who hadn't been seen for a long time.
When Xu Sheng Mei saw the husband and wife come back, her eyes lingered on the truck. She greeted: "Uncle, Aunt."
God knew how shocked she was when she went to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side today and got told by this grandaunt-in-law that her uncle had bought a truck.
She naturally knew that her uncle and aunt's family was well off. They had a job and a store. She had never been in contact with the purchase cost before, so she wasn't very clear about the profit.
But even if she didn't know the profit, she knew whether the business was good or not. Otherwise, how could she have opened another after another?
Even like this, Xu Sheng Mei never thought that her uncle's family could afford a large truck.
Regardless of whether this was a truck or any kind of vehicle, it was a four-wheeled one. A four-wheeled one was different.
Zhao Jun had wanted to buy one. It took until half a month ago before Father Zhao bought a Hongqi car.
It cost a few tens of thousands. It made the entire Zhao Family's face go up.
Zhao Jun can drive. Xu Sheng Mei was often drove around by him. This made her feel lucky for her decision more than once. If she didn't pick Zhao Jun, would she have such a good life?
So her old decision wasn't wrong.
Because Zhao Family bought it, Xu Sheng Mei knew how rare these four-wheel cars were. So she really didn't expect that her uncle would be able to buy a car.
Even when she knew that his shop made money, it was a difficult feat to buy such a truck no matter how profitable it was.
But her uncle had bought it!
"Why do you got time to come?" Zhou Qing Bai saw that his wife hadn't even responded and spoke.
"I just visited Grandma and Grandpa. I come and see them a few times every month." Xu Sheng Mei said.
This was why Lin Qing He looks up to Xu Sheng Mei a little bit. Because if this white lotus flower got a few more years of cultivation, she would be really excellent.
She was still a bit green now.
"Uncle, I went to my grandparent's place and found out that you bought a car. That's really amazing. This car must be costly?" Xu Sheng Mei continued.
"Ain't that right? All the money at home had been depleted on this and even borrowed a lot from others." Lin Qing He replied.
Xu Sheng Mei said softly: "Don't worry, Aunt. I didn't intend to borrow money. I just heard that you bought a car with my uncle and felt overjoyed. I came here to congratulate you."
Look, how good her words were. But this heart wasn't on the right path, so Lin Qing He straightforwardly uttered: "I heard that you are very close with Zhang Mei Lian, the daughter of old Zhang Family from next door? Someone has witnessed it a good few times. Saying you guys were talking and laughing."
"That was all a long time ago. After I found out about her matter, I didn't talk to her much." Xu Sheng Mei's face was a little stiff.
"That's okay. Otherwise I would have thought that you knew her origin and identity and still wanted to encourage her to be with Hu Zi. Hu Zi is your cousin and he's good to you. You can't harm Hu Zi like that." Lin Qing He said.
"What are you saying Aunt? I don't have that kind of mind." Xu Sheng Mei shook her head.
Lin Qing He scanned her a few times. It was truly right to say she was young. The gaze in her eyes wasn't steady enough. As expected, she held bad intentions.
Lin Qing He didn't catch her on the spot, so she didn't bother to go at her.
"Zhao Family also bought a car, which cost about 40,000 yuan. Not cheap at all." Xu Sheng Mei changed the direction of the conversation.
"It's Zhao Family who bought it. Not Zhao Jun, right?" Lin Qing He pointed out.
Xu Sheng Mei's smile stiffened and said, "It's too expensive. How can Zhao Jun afford it?"
"Wang Yuan can afford it. Er Ni got a day off yesterday. Wang Yuan drove her out to go on a date. I heard from Er Ni that they ate some steaks and wines? That restaurant is quite high-end. There's people specialize in playing a guitar." Lin Qing He mentioned.
Xu Sheng Mei felt her heart was stabbed.
Of course she knew Zhou Er Ni's boyfriend was flawless.
He was very rich. He opened a garment factory and had more than 500 workers. Her grandma said that it was expanding and recruiting in the past two years. How big was this factory to accommodate so many people?
Moreover, with so many people under his hand, it was unimaginable how much money was made. It was no wonder that he can afford a car by himself!
She took great pains to marry Zhao Jun. Although she was married very well, it was far worse than Zhou Er Ni's marriage. Especially since she heard that Wang Yuan was very good to Zhou Er Ni. Doted her like she was the apple of his eyes.
Xu Sheng Mei felt uncomfortable in her heart.
"Aunt, I'll go to the shop and find Sister Er Ni to sit around." Xu Sheng Mei couldn't stand staying here anymore and forced herself to say.
"Er Ni is very busy." Lin Qing He responded.
"I won't get in her way." Xu Sheng Mei finished speaking and went over.
Lin Qing He waited for her to leave before harrumphing softly.
Zhou Qing Bai was calm throughout. Zhou Xuan simply read his book and didn't dare to interrupt anything. The father and son knew which side to take.
Aunt Ma was direct: "Why does she come here so frequently when you dislike her, Teacher Lin?"
"I also don't understand. Before, my eyes were wrong. Her face can be so thick. My dislike toward her is clear. But look at her. She can come here from time to time. Made it seems like I, the elder is holding past matters without ever letting it go." Lin Qing He said in disgust.
Aunt Ma was very clear and spoke: "She wants you relatives. Otherwise, she had nothing to show in Zhao Family."
Prev ChapterNext ChapterReport chapter