Chapter 651: Find a match
When Lin Qing He called, Third Sister-in-law just freed her hands.
Except for second branch, what friction were there between the three sisters-in-law when they were young? They grew with age and the relationship was really great now.
"You know my phone number and still get Third Brother to pass yours to Eldest Sister-in-law to give it to me. You can call me directly, right?" Lin Qing He amused lectured on the phone.
"Wasn't I worried that you won't be home. You call me and I'll be here anytime." Third Sister-in-law merrily replied.
"There is always someone at home when you call here. Two people are hired to help at home. Even if I'm not at home, I will be notify by them." Lin Qing He told her.
"Then I'll directly call next time." Third Sister-in-law jollily said.
"How is the shop business recently?" Lin Qing He also asked.
"It's pretty good. Still, can't compare to your brother's side." Third Sister-in-law responded.
"I haven't contacted my brother's side for a while. What happened?" Lin Qing He said.
"He recently opened another shop. He watch one and his wife watch one. This speed of making money isn't something we compare." Third Sister-in-law told.
Lin Qing He was surprised: "When did this happen?" She didn't even know that her brother had opened another shop.
"Last month. I only found out after they opened it. Of course, the truck your brother bought is strong enough. The motorcycle isn't used anymore. With such a big truck, they can open two." Third Sister-in-law answered.
Third Brother Lin bought a truck. From a small broken bicycle in the past to a motorcycle later. And then going to the provincial city to buy such a truck.
Basically, it wiped out a good half of Third Brother Lin's family's saving. Still, Third Brother Lin dared to do that.
Lin Qing He didn't know these things. She was satisfied though. Before, she had always remind her brother how to be capable. Now he didn't need her to say anything. He knew he got to make progress.
"Then what about you and my third brother? Do you have any plans in this aspect?" Lin Qing He asked.
This era was the spring time for doing business. It was particularly profitable. Some good businesses won't have problem making monthly income of few thousand. In the future, because of inflation, there will be many people with monthly income of ten thousand.
Lin Qing He felt that her third brother had took the right step this time.
"Where do we have the money? I asked your third brother. That truck is more than ten thousand yuan." Third Sister-in-law replied.
Her family went home to build a house. Still, they have made a lot of money in the past two years. And how much did it cost to install this phone? And because the previous apartment building wasn't big enough and the children were big, they sold it and replaced it with a small house with garden. What's more, the price had increased. It was no longer the same price. .
Although the money at home hadn't reached the bottom, it wasn't enough if they want to buy a truck.
"Now it doesn't take much effort for Wu Ni's dad to drive a motorcycle. We'll stay like this for now and see later in the future." Third Sister-in-law uttered.
Though she said that, it was impossible to say she didn't envy Third Brother Lin. How great was the profit of the shop? Now that there was a large truck, how much cargo can it carry back?
With two shops are opened, the business will definitely not be bad.
Still, Third Sister-in-law didn't regret it. The phone had been installed at home. How much face they have from this? When it was first installed, she felt excited just by touching the phone.
When she was in the village, how could imagine that one day they could live the current good life?
The credit must go to fourth branch. Fourth branch did their best to support them third branch to move out and no longer stay in the village. There was no regret moving out.
"Mother, who are you talking to?" Zhou Wu Ni said when she came back from her class.
She and Eldest Sister-in-law's eldest son, Zhou Yang taught at County One High School, which was very close to this side. Since her home was here, there was no need for dorm. While Zhou Yang lived in dorm.
"Your fourth aunt. Do you want to come over and have a few words with your fourth aunt?" Third Sister-in-law hurriedly asked when she saw her coming back.
"Want, want." Zhou Wu Ni put down her bag and came over to take the phone.
She chatted with her fourth aunt on the phone. Lin Qing He merrily spoke, "I heard your mother say that she have introduced you a lot of people. Didn't fancy anyone?"
"I'm not in that mood right now. I told my mother, but she won't listen." Zhou Wu Ni said helplessly.
"What won't listen? It's obviously that you have a high-sight. The one I saw last time is pretty decent and you don't like him." Third Sister-in-law told her off.
"This is not something that can be settled due to good or bad conditions. The key to this kind of thing is feeling." Lin Qing He said on her side.
Zhou Wu Ni immediately uttered: "Mother, listen to what fourth aunt said. This suit what I want!"
"Qing He, do you have a suitable guy over there. One that hasn't married yet? How about introducing someone to Wu Ni?" Third Sister-in-law suggested.
Third Sister-in-law was a little envious. Er Ni and Si Ni who openly married into the capital. Now San Ni and her husband Li Ai Guo were also in the capital. She wanted her daughter to marry into the capital.
But her daughter said she wanted to stay in her hometown, so she didn't force it. So she started matchmaking? However, she didn't fancy anyone. So she casually mentioned it now.
"I don't know if there's anyone suitable. I normally don't pay attention. Wu Ni hasn't been to the capital for a long time. It's summer vacation next month. Do you want to come over to Fourth Aunt's place as a guest? Fourth Aunt moved the home this year. Just stay in our courtyard," Lin Qing He responded.
"Alright. Let Wu Ni go over." Third Sister-in-law answered for her daughter.
Zhou Wu Ni did not vetoed the idea. She didn't go to the capital for some time, so it wasn't bad idea to go over there for a vacation.
"By the way Wu Ni, go over to my third brother's side and ask. See if Ah Xiu is coming. If she comes, bring her with you, alright?" Lin Qing He said.
Ah Xiu was Third Brother Lin's eldest daughter. She wanted to come to the capital to explore few years ago, but she never had time.
"Alright. I'll go over and mention it in advance. If she wants to go, I'll take her with me when the time comes. Is this phone number for Fourth Aunt's house?" Zhou Wu Ni asked.
"En. Just call this phone before you come. I'll get Third to pick you up at the right time," Lin Qing He told.
After chatting for a long time, they hung up the phone. Originally, Lin Qing He was at home by herself. Now Third was back.
"Jiang Heng will come over next month. I will have to train him then. So I will be busy." Third stated.
"What busy? It's just pick them up," Lin Qing He refuted.
Third didn't say anything. Lin Qing He spoke: "Your third aunt wants to find a match for Wu Ni in the capital. Do you know any of your second brother's classmates and friends?"
It would be great if Wu Ni could marry over to the capital. There'll be so many nieces here.
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"I know two of my second brother's friends. But they both have a girlfriend. Last I ran into them last time, they greeted me." Zhou Gui Lai said after hearing this.
Then he continued: "Didn't Sister Wu Ni say that she wants to stay in the county citt? Third Aunt wants to find her a partner here. Won't it be a long-distance relationship? It would be easy have problem."
"Girls. If she truly love him, she will definitely be willing to come over. What's more, if the guy like her, then maybe he will go to her side," Lin Qing He said.
"Maybe. It's only work that is a big problem." Zhou Gui Lai pointed out.
"Then look around. Let's talk about it if there is someone suitable." Lin Qing He stated. She changed the topic to Wang Yuan's side: "I heard from your sister Er Ni that your second brother-in-law wants to partner up with you to open a wine shop?"
"Hehe, I just went to Second Brother-in-law's side to sit down and mentioned that. Sister Er Ni already told Mom." Zhou Gui Lai smiled.
"Didn't you want to open a dumpling factory and be the dumpling king?" Lin Qing He looked at him and asked.
Although the cost of opening a dumpling factory was certainly not small, Lin Qing He was willing to support her son on his business venture.
"Opening a dumpling factory can be discussed later. Right now, I want to open a wine shop with my second brother-in-law." Zhou Gui Lai stated.
"Imported ones?" Lin Qing He looked at him.
"En. Second Brother-in-law said that as long as I can contact the importer, he will invest money. We will to split the profit equally." Zhou Gui Lai nodded.
The wine business was pretty good. So far, alcohol was the only business Lin Qing He haven't done of the tobacco, alcohol, and tea. Tobacco and tea were both prosperous.
"If you can really get a formal channel, I will invest in too. How about we also add split it equally?" Lin Qing He jollily suggested.
Zhou Gui Lai grinned: "This is what you said. Mom, it's going to enter my private pocket. Not in the public fund."
"Won't enter public fund." Lin Qing He confirmed.
So Zhou Gui Lai put his heart in it since then. He was someone who had the ability. Since young, he knew how to socialize. With his thin skin, he grasped the legitimate channel for imported wine after nearly a week of heading out early and returning late.
He had called Wang Yuan to drive there together. Wang Yuan was satisfied with it. He bought two boxes first. One for Lin Qing He and one for himself.
As for the investment for the storefront, he directly approved 20,000 yuan for and let Third manage it by himself. He didn't get involved. From then on, he would just get red wine and dividends.
With such a generous and worry-free partner like him, it couldn't be anymore stress-free.
Third went directly to the surrounding universities to recruit staff. Many graduating students have already got jobs assigned to them during this time.
There were some who got assigned good jobs. There were also some who were unwilling to be assigned, because the assigned jobs wasn't tasks they can handle, nor were they their own majors. In addition, the monthly salary from Zhou Gui Lai was really not low. A high salary of one hundred and eighty a month. There was also commission!
But he didn't take on just any college student. He had to look at other people's files. Those without colorful hobbies and interest, he might not accept.
What's more, the family background was questioned.
Because the salary was too high, some people thought it was a scam. The graduation certificate and Bei University student ID were directly placed on the desk. Whoever wanted to check it out, the come!
After checking it out, they were quite impressed. Then they asked about the job. This time, it was the beginning of Third's pressure and assessment.
After going through the selection, Third recruited four graduates in the end.
The starting salary was one hundred and eighty. A commission will be added to this basis. Since he dared to give so much, he wasn't afraid that they wouldn't work hard on selling wine for him.
Because there was no shortage of people for such a job. People may not be able to find such a good job again!
"Although the other place are organized, it is only sounded pretty on the surface. Though our store only have the four of you now, it will definitely be expanded in the future. I'll let you adapt first. Whether you can become part if the management in the future, it depends on your personal abilities." Third said when he brought them over.
The four college graduates were all a little older than him. The youngest was only 20 this year. He entered school late, so he also graduated late.
However, Third was much stronger than them in terms of aura.
The four college students were all from outside, not local of the capital. The local with network generally won't be interested in this employment. And the conditions at their home were better and will tend to slack off more. He didn't consider recruiting locals. The foreigners were fine.
People from other places, who came here to study, saw the prosperity here. If there was a chance, they would reluctant to leave and desire to stay here.
Third had found a dormitory here. A group dormitory, similar to theirs at school. The four lived together, so the conditions weren't superb. Still, it wasn't bad. Just medium level.
"One hundred and eighty a month, plus a commission. I cover the accommodation for you but not the food. You can go out and solve the food by yourself. My benefits are absolutely one of the best, so you have to make me satisfied. If you slack off and muddled through for some wages, there's nothing to discuss." Zhou Gui Lai stated to them.
"We know these. We will certainly not take your salary for nothing." The four of them responded.
"Alright, it's getting late today. You guys clean up by yourself. Afterward get to know the surroundings. Work begin from tomorrow. I'll be waiting for you to go through the renovation work together." Zhou Gui told.
Lin Qing He knew that Third had recruited four college students with high salaries and good benefits. She let him be. It was his own business. Let him decided by himself. The adults didn't need to mix in.
But seeing him go out early and return late every day, Lin Qing He had instructed Auntie Zhao: "Make him another soup and let him drink it before going to bed."
"Okay." Auntie Zhao responded.
When Zhou Gui Lai came back on this day, Aunt Zhao hadn't slept yet. She told him to go to have some soup: "Madam told me to cook it. Third Young Master, drink it before going to bed."
"Okay." Zhou Gui Lai smiled.
It was corn, carrot and pork ribs soup. After eating, he went to brush his teeth. Then he went back to his room to make plans.
The renovation was complete. They can start buying and selling wine tomorrow. Especially after today. The four college students recruited by him had distributed a lot of red wine promotional lists on the streets and alleys. There will be shop opening ceremony set up.
When the time comes, the family's car and truck will drive over. Also his second brother-in-law's. It will support the store's front.
Thinking of these things, Third fell asleep.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were still awake in their room. While little Mimi was asleep in her cot.
"Third will open for business tomorrow. You have to come with me." Lin Qing He told Zhou Qing Bai.
"He put it into a private account." Zhou Qing Bai didn't want to go. It was laziness.
"Still, he is your son." Lin Qing He gave him a displeased look.
"Alright." Zhou Qing Bai hugged his wife and looked at her face. Fine, he'll go.
Sons were that worthless.
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Although his son wasn't worth money, he still needed to support him.
Also with the support of the whole family, Zhou Gui Lai's wine shop was opened. It became the only wine shop on that street. What's more, it was ten minutes away in the east district. It was a small community. A rich household's community.
Have to say, it made sense for Third to chosen this shop, bought it for a huge price, and renovated it.
Old Wang and Father Zhou liked to drink red wine very much.
Although Mother Zhou liked to have a drink and then go to the park square to boast that grandson gave her red wine to drink, she felt that these two old men were unreliable.
This red wine was expensive. Dead expensive. It was all foreign goods. It wasn't easy for San Wa to do business with his second brother-in-law. How can she approve of them drinking it with others in the park?
Until a few days later, old Wang and Father Zhou came back with five bottles of red wine. They said that other old men wanted to buy them. They helped to fetch the goods. Only then, Mother Zhou realized what was going on.
It turned out that these two old guys were helping with the advertising.
Third's wine shop's business wasn't so good. He can sell eight to ten bottles every day. He sold it all to the people in the Eastern District. All of them were very expensive.
Lin Qing He gave him a suggestion and told him to set up a gold, silver and bronze card system. All purchases with a gold card will get 30% discount. Silver card was 20%. And copper card was 10%.
She gave a general idea and left the rest to Third to arrange by himself. Have to say, it opened a new door to Third's world.
It started from his first wine shop. Later this wine shop open throughout the capital. Even Major seaside city had his branches.
They were all orthodox imported red wines, with a particularly good reputation. They have their own regular customers. At the same time, the number of new customers was constantly increasing.
Of course, this was future matter.
Lin Qing He recently had some hesitation. Whether she should to open a dedicated studio. She planned to do translation work.
However before the work studio settle, Jiang Heng from Hai City came over in July.
This was godson's cousin, Jiang Geng. Although he was currently working under them, Lin Qing He had taken great care of him. She directly arranged to live at home.
"You don't have to be restrained here. Just treat it like your own home. Xiao Geng will have a day off tomorrow. Let Xiao Geng show you around first. Then go to our tea shop." Lin Qing He said to him.
Jiang Geng was pretty good. Not very tall, but not short either. He didn't look unpleasant, so Lin Qing He was naturally willing to develop him.
Jiang Heng quickly said, "Thank you, Mrs. Boss but no need. I can start learning today."
He came here to learn how to manage business, but not to play. What's more at his age, keeping his job and earning money to save a wife was the most important thing. Not playing around.
Since working for Third, how much had his salary increased from before? He gave some to his family and kept the rest for himself.
With grain in hand, he won't panic. He placed utmost priority to this job.
So he didn't want to play. Just want to work.
Lin Qing He didn't say anything when she saw him like this. Just smiled: "Xiao Geng is my godson and you are his cousin. Call me Auntie Lin."
"Auntie Lin." Jiang Heng took her advice.
Lin Qing He nodded and asked Third to take Jiang Heng to his room. Then she took the family's performance sheet.
Before she could look through it, the phone at home rang: "Hello, how are you!"
This was the opening remarks for answering the phone. Without looking at incoming number, this response was given when the phone was picked up.
Zhou Wu Ni's voice sounded from the other side of the phone: "Fourth Aunt."
"Wu Ni ah." Lin Qing He smiled, and spoke, "Are you on your summer vacation? Fourth Aunt has been waiting for you for a long time."
"Just began today. I will bring Lin Xiu over tomorrow morning." Zhou Wu Ni merrily replied.
Lin Qing He acknowledged it. Saying, she'll get Third to pick up them up when the time comes. Wu Ni said, "No need. I still remember it. When that time comes, I will bring Lin Xiu there and experience it together. You don't need to let San Wa come over."
Lin Qing He pondered for a while. Right now Third was indeed busy. He was particularly concerned about his wine shop. He had been running business for a while.
So she said: "The rest haven't changed. Just that the small road has become the big road. Just go to your fourth uncle's dumpling shop. He is there."
Recently, Zhou Qing Bai, who had been fishing for two days and drying the net three days, started to run his dumpling shop again. His neighbors often remarked that he was wayward.
It can only be said that the world was unpredictable. From the start, Lin Qing He wanted to simply come and find a stable job in the capital. But starting from the dumpling shop, it spiraled out of control.
First the dumpling shop and then the clothing shop. All the way until the current tobacco, alcohol and tea. Even though they were only small-scale.
Because the dumpling shop was open, Zhou Qing Bai didn't come back until eight o'clock. Little Mi Mi missed her father. She ran to hug him when he came back.
"Dad, have you eaten yet?" little Mi Mi asked.
"Not yet." Zhou Qing Bai ate some dumplings to cushion his stomach. But those who open dumpling shops usually ate dumplings until they were afraid of eating them. No matter how delicious they were, they can't stand their own business's taste. It wasn't uncommon to lose interest after seeing so much dumplings, even if they don't eat much.
It was still home cooking that was delicious.
"There is still food in the kitchen. Dad, go and eat." Little Mi Mi urged her dad to put her down.
Lin Qing He spoke, "You have to be at the dumpling shop these days. Wu Ni and Ah Xiu will be here. They don't know this place yet. I told them to go to your dumpling shop to find you."
"Alright." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
Lin Qing He let him go in for dinner. She left him spare ribs and lotus root soup, a small dish of fried pork with green pepper, two pieces of fried fish, and the rest was rice.
Other than that, nothing else. It was very simple. Zhou Qing Bai didn't mind the small portion. He was particularly prone to getting fat now. That meant increasing exercise, otherwise the weight will increase.
"Jiang Heng went back to rest?" Lin Qing He turned to Third.
"Received a blow." Third laughed.
In Hai City, Jiang Heng's business management wasn't considered bad. There were thousands of yuans flowing in every month. This was indeed excellent.
But when he came here, Jiang Heng noticed that the tea that a certain boss drove away with him was equivalent to a month on his side.
And this was only one of the tea shops. What about other places?
Otherwise, why would Lin Qing He personally go to a tea house in the south this year? Because this year's business had increased a lot compared to last year. Theirs fame had already spread out. If the big boss wants to drink tea, here was his first choice to drive over to buy.
Of course, these big bosses had been given real benefits.
For New Year and other holidays, Lin Qing He will prepare a gift for these major customers. It included sea cucumber and abalone.
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It wasn't that they can't afford to buy these things. But rather, the thought was expensive. What's more, it had stimulated the business of the dry good shop. If they go there to buy dry good, they will also receive benefits.
Basically, these big customers rarely go to other people's business.
"He's a good seedling. Teach him more." Lin Qing He said.
Third agreed and diverted the attention to Li Ai Guo's side: "I think Third Brother-in-law want to run his shop."
"I asked your sister San Ni. They don't have much money now, so they aren't in a hurry." Lin Qing He responded.
The money lent to help San Ni and Li Ai Guo to buy a shop was fully returned just this year. Now the couple were saving their capital. It was estimated that they will go out to open one by themselves in the next year or so.
People tend to climb up the level. As long as they have this self-motivated spirit and take the right path, Lin Qing He will never stop them.
But who to look for to watch the dry good shop was also a problem.
The business there was excellent as well as large. One can't be reassured if it wasn't their own people.
The next day, Weng Guo Dong brought Zhou Si Ni over.
Zhou Si Ni's belly wasn't small now. Lin Qing He told to her: "Your belly is like this already. Why do you still come here?"
"Fourth Aunt, you are too careful. It's okay. I'm not so delicate." Zhou Wu Ni helplessly commented.
Lin Qing He spoke: "Don't act so tall and well-built. You should be careful when you should, understand?"
She had been pregnant. It didn't matter much when the belly was small. But when the belly was big, how could one be careless? One must be more cautious.
"Now you moved to the benefit accommodation, are adapting to living to there?" Lin Qing He asked.
Zhou Si Ni smiled: "It's very spacious. And the gas stove is very convenient to use."
There was already gas stove available at this time, but it wasn't cheap. Still, it was really easy to use. Lin Qing He used it at her side. Before, coal stove was used.
"I just talked to your mother on the phone a few days ago. Your mother asked if you would like to her to come over for your post-natal confinement in the future? I told her that I will hire an experienced nanny to help you when the time come. Told her she doesn't have to worry about this." Lin Qing He said.
"I have already contacted one. Once she give birth, she will help out." Weng Guo Dong spoke.
After all, this old man was eating tender grass. In the past, his mom often worried about his marriage. Now that he was married, the baby was about to be born, his whole temperament was different.
Still, Lin Qing He was satisfied with him.
His job was stable. A subordinate of iron rice bowl and his social status was also high. Who wouldn't highly look upon him? Especially when he was promoted and assigned to benefit accommodation. Of course, the most important thing was family-oriented.
Since Zhou Si Ni's belly became big, he had started to learn to cook. He followed Zhou Si Ni's guidance and after learning for so long, he had grasped how to cook noodle. Which was quite a milestone.
One have to know that this young master was someone who didn't know how to do anything at all before. Though he didn't have the potential in this area, he had put his heart into it.
Zhou Si Ni talked about the dry good shop: "Fourth Aunt, didn't you say that Sister San Ni and Third Brother-in-law are going to open a shop by themselves? Is there anyone going to watch the dry good shop?"
"Not yet." Lin Qing He looked at her and said, "Are you interested?"
"Yes!" Zhou Si Ni's eyes lit up.
Weng Guo Dong had an expression of a widow. He couldn't understand why his little wife couldn't stay idle? Wasn't it good to take care of children at home? She persisted on going to work. How tiring was this?
What's more, when she go to work, what to do with the child?
Lin Qing He thought the same way: "If you're going watch the shop, who will mind the child?"
"Sister San Ni and the others definitely won't be so fast. By that time, the child is estimated to be about one year old and should be weaned at that age. My mom's side will take care of it for me." Zhou Si Ni responded.
Mother Weng did make such a promise. If she wanted to go out to work, the child can left at her side. Her clothing store hired two girls to help, so it was relatively idle.
"Cooking and eating is also a problem." Weng Guo Dong pointed out.
"That's not a big problem. You can ride the bicycle over. I'll have it ready over there. You can deliver it to Dad and Mom. Just take up some time." Zhou Si Ni turned to him.
They didn't continue to discuss this matter in depth. It was just briefly talked about for the time being. Future matters were still uncertain.
It was a rare chance for Weng Guo Dong to have a day off today. After sitting here, he dropped by Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side.
Mother Zhou found it pleasing to look at Zhou Er Ni, Zhou San Ni, and Zhou Si N now. How great it was to have them coming to the capital?
"I heard San Wa come and say that Wu Ni will come in a few days?" Mother Zhou mentioned.
"En. Just came from Fourth Aunt and heard her bringing it up." Zhou Si Ni nodded.
"You have been married for three years and now you have a baby. Wu Ni is the same age as you and don't even have a match." Mother Zhou said.
"So far, Wu Ni is the granddaughter with the highest level of education in our family. Is there a need for you to worry about her." Zhou Si Ni smiled.
"That girl is promising. Still, she is getting older now. She should find a good partner. This time, we should get your fourth aunt to help her find someone. Grandmother can trust your fourth aunt's eyesight." Mother Zhou said.
Her daughter, Zhou Xiao Mei's marriage was approved by the fourth family. Same with Er Ni and Si Ni. As long as she said it's good, then they would be able to live well.
So Mother Zhou trust her fourth daughter-in-law very much.
"Come to think of it. Guo Dong, are there any guys about the same age in your workplace? Let me tell you, Wu Ni is a wonderful girl. She is a high school teacher. Very good tempered and filial. How about you bring it up?" Mother Zhou looked at her grandson-in-law and said.
She thinks it was a good idea to cast nets wide to fish for chinese pond turtle.
"Let's see if there is anyone introduced by Fourth Aunt. If not, I'll mention it at my side," Weng Guo Dong responded.
Mother Zhou was delighted and turned to Zhou Si Ni, "If you sisters married here, Grandmother will be overjoyed. You can come to accompany Grandfather and Grandmother when you have time."
When the couple depart, Mother Zhou gave a small bag of eggs, which she raised in her backyard. This year was the most she had raised. More than 30 chickens.
Why raise so much? Because this year, her precious eldest grandson was getting married!
Speaking of eldest grandson, one can't describe how much pride filled Mother Zhou's heart. It can be said that he was the lifeblood of her old family and face of her old Zhou Family!
The grandchildren in below him were all good and promising. However, this eldest grandson, Zhou Kai's position hadn't been shaken from beginning to end in the hearts of Father Zhou and Mother Zhou for so many years.
Just as she was remembering him, ?the granddaughter from Zhou Xiao Mei's side, Su Tian ran over: "Grandma, Second Cousin Sister said that Eldest Cousin Brother called back. Told me to come and get you to listen."
"I'm coming. I'm coming" Mother Zhou was excited.
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Ever since Wang Yuan and Zhou Er Ni's home installed a phone, Zhou Kai, their eldest grandson, would call back when he was free.
They would fetch Mother Zhou to come over to listen. Mother Zhou was delighted.
After receiving the phone, she chatted with her eldest grandson: "Grandmother had raised a lot of chickens for you. When you come back for the wedding banquet this year, you won't have to go to the market to buy them. This side can directly provide them."
"Grandmother, you, Grandfather and God-grandfather can eat it. There's no need to specially save it for me and the wedding banquet." Zhou Kai smiled.
"Of course, I must save them for you. Otherwise, why would Grandmother raise so many. Your parents give us 200 yuan a month for living expenses. Your mother also pays the nanny. There the three of us living at this side. There are still a lot left in the living expenses. We can eat whatever we want," said Mother Zhou.
Mother Zhou felt that there was really nothing to complain with this lifestyle. When they were young, how could they dare to think about this?
So Mother Zhou took special care of her body and really didn't be frugal. Going to the hospital to check her body every year was a must. She was very cooperative.
Zhou Kai on the phone was happy to hear it and grinned: "Alright then. Just keep it for us. When the time comes to get married, use them for the wedding banquet."
Then he asked about his grandfather and his god-grandfather's health. There wasn't any big problem. After chatting for a while, he hung up the phone.
Mother Zhou was content. Zhou Er Ni spoke, "Mum, I just bought fried chop rice cake. Take some back to eat."
Mother Zhou didn't act reserved with her granddaughter. She didn't leave straightaway though. There was nothing to do when she go back. So she sat down and chatted with her granddaughter.
Mother Zhou spoke: "When Da gets married, it should be time to have a baby. However, that side is too far away. This side can't help even when we want to."
"What's there to be anxious about? Just get Da Wa's wife to hire help over there. The salary of the couple is high and they will be able to afford it," Zhou Er Ni replied.
Right now, she had hired a nanny to help at her side too. Don't assume that it will be easier when the babies grow up. Without the help of a nanny, she will be so busy until her head spin at home and can't do anything else.
"It's not a bad idea to hire one. But I think if they are willing, they can raise them until it a bit bigger before bringing over to this side to raise. Don't know if it will work?" Mother Zhou suggested.
In that case, it would be easy for her to see her great-grandson.
Zhou Er Ni: "..." She felt that her fourth aunt would definitely not want to pick up this trouble.
What her fourth aunt was most afraid of was to mind a child. Xiao Mi Mi was rarely taken care of by her. Most of the time she was minded by her fourth uncle.
Mother Zhou's intention was that Zhou Er Ni passing this to Lin Qing He when she came to the tea shop.
When Lin Qing He heard it, her reaction was the same: "..."
"I will fork out the money the nanny at Eldest and Mei Jia's side. It doesn't matter how expensive it is." Lin Qing He stated.
As for sending the child over to this side to be raise, save the thought. It was better for the children to grow up next to their parents.
Of course, this was an excuse. The fact was that she really didn't want to mind a child. Whoever minded knew what they were like? If the moms can take a break from their naughty children for half a day, it was almost like the New Year. It was almost like a sudden rubbing after not taking a bath for half a year. That feeling was quite refreshing.
It can be seen how difficult it was to bring up a child.
Zhou Er Ni laughed.
At this time, a familiar car stopped outside. Second child got off with He Mian Mian.
Lin Qing He said: "You two are quite chill. How long have you not been back?"
"It's just too busy. I just found time today." Zhou Xuan responded.
He Mian Mian spoke: "Next time I won't wait for him. I will come over to find Auntie Lin for tea by myself."
"By the way, bring your mom and sister-in-law too." Lin Qing He smiled.
Zhou Xuan was now embarking on the road of politics, just like his prospective father-in-law. He was currently mentored by his prospective father-in-law.
Speaking of this, one must admit that Second was naturally born for this path. Not teaching.
Father He, an old politician, was extremely satisfied with his prospective son-in-law. He was already treating it as training a successor. Now was the beginning. It will be even more busy in the future.
For example, getting dispatched on trips and gaining experience in mixed qualifications. This was the future Zhou Xuan must walk in the future.
Because Second came back with his girlfriend, Lin Qinghe's account .book was first handed over to Zhou Er Ni to handle. Looking at it, Zhou Er Ni's tongue became tied
She mentioned it to Wang Yuan: "This year the profit of the fourth aunt's shop has increased by about 30%. Since the beginning of this year, our garment factory has not grown much."
"We have to transform in the future." Wang Yuan stated.
He had already planned it out. It was no problem to operate like this at present. But now there were more and more garment factories. It was same all over the country. It definitely won't be a rare industry in the future.
So he started planning to take the boutique route. When the time came, he will definitely need to lay off people. For now, let's run it as it was for the time being.
"By the way, Xu Sheng Mei and Xu Sheng Qiang hadn't come here to pick up the goods for a while now, right?" Zhou Er Ni remembered and asked.
"If it's on the ledger, then they have. If not, they probably didn't." What kind of identity did Wang Yuan have? Would he care about this?
Zhou Er Ni didn't care too much. She assumed Xu Sheng Mei and the others have gone to other garment factories to get the goods. After all, starting this year, the prices here had been raised. They had did lose some customers because of this.
Naturally, she didn't know that Xu Sheng Qiang had already brought Zhang Mei Lian back to his hometown.
Zhang Mei Lian was stunned when Xu Sheng Qiang taken her to the county city's Civil Affairs Bureau for divorce.
"After the divorce, I won't stop whatever you do with Zhao Jun," Xu Sheng Qiang stared at her indifferently.
Zhang Mei Lian was horrified. Xu Sheng Qiang knew!
"Qiang Zi, it's not what you think..."
"You don't need to explain it to me. I found out about you guys soon after I came out. We came to divorce. My elder sister and Zhao Jun had also divorced over there." Xu Sheng Qiang stated.
Just like that, Zhang Mei Lian went in and exchanged the red book for yellow book with Xu Sheng Qiang.
Yellow divorce certificate means that the two's relationship had yellow. They will go on their own way in the future.
Zhang Mei Lian didn't recover until they had divorced. She gritted her teeth and said, "Xu Sheng Qiang, you are capable!"
No wonder he refused to touch her later. Because he knew about her and Zhao Jun.
Xu Sheng Qiang took out three hundred yuan from the two's cloth pouch. He didn't touch the rest of the family asset and threw them all to Zhang Mei Lian, saying, "From now on, we have no relationship."
He didn't go back to his hometown either. It was too shameful to go back at this time. He wasn't familiar with other places. He wanted to go back to the capital city and ask his maternal uncle if there was any place that needed him.
It was best for him to go to his maternal uncle's side to work with his head down.
Zhang Mei Lian watched him go. She was infuriated. However, she was unfamiliar with this place. so she hurried after him back to the capital.
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Compared with the divorce between these two going back to the hometown to divorce, Xu Sheng Mei and Zhao Jun's divorce was much easier.
Before the divorce, Xu Sheng Mei had done enough preparations.
The child belonged to Zhao Family. She doesn't want him. Let Zhao Family take him by themselves. She found herself a next meal ticket.
And on the day of divorce with Zhao Jun, she got a marriage certificate with that young man whose family background wasn't less than Zhao Family's.
They got it in front of Zhao Jun!
Zhao Jun was extremely furious. But what could he do? Now their marriage was divorced, Xu Sheng Mei had nothing to do with him.
"I have cheated, but you aren't much better. You must leave behind the money my Zhao Family gave you last night!" Still, Zhao Jun wasn't so easy to dismiss. He directly stopped Xu Sheng Mei.
Today they divorced. Last night, Xu Sheng Mi knocked a full 30,000 yuan from Zhao Family.
How could Xu Sheng Mei possibly take out the money she stomached? Simply a joke.
"You went out to steal a bite and I had never told you off. Even if I feel uncomfortable, I had always endure it. I know this is the price I paid for marrying into your Zhao Family. But Zhao Jun, which part did my younger brother and I do you wrong? And made you go and mess with that b*tch, Zhang Mei Lian? You don't find it disgusting me. Well, I do!" Xu Sheng Mei mocked.
Zhao Jun's face was gloomy, "Don't pull in those nonsense with me. Didn't you put a green hat on me with brat from Huang Family!"
"Huang Bin and I have always been innocent. We didn't get married until this year. I haven't been done you wrong before." Xu Sheng Mei calmly stated, "As for the money Zhao Family gave me, it is what Zhao Family owe me. It should come out from Zhao Family!"
After speaking, she lead the man named Huang Bin next to her away.
Zhao Jun was angry to the max.
It wasn't until Zhang Mei Lian and Xu Sheng Qiang came back from the hometown did Zhao Jun learned from Zhang Mei Lian when the siblings knew about it. It turned out that Xu Sheng Qiang found out shortly after being released from prison.
It was just that the siblings have never revealed it. Now, Xu Sheng Mei found her next meal ticket. Huang Family's wealth wasn't inferior to Zhao Family. They were a rival of Zhao Family.
However, the two families lived in the same community. It'll be quite lively for a while!
Zhao Jun was furious, while Zhang Mei Lian's mind moved.
Now that Xu Sheng Mei and Zhao Jun were divorced, did that mean that she had a chance?
Old Zhou Family only knew about Xu Sheng Mei and Xu Sheng Qiang's divorce after Xu Sheng Qiang returned to the capital.
Xu Sheng Qiang came over by himself and told his maternal uncle and aunt. What's more, he wanted a job.
Lin Qing He didn't dislike these two siblings. This hadn't changed from the beginning to the end. After hearing from Ah Die that someone called Xu Sheng Qiang had visited, she didn't even want to let him. Simply wanted to send Zhou Qing Bai out to see him.
In the end, she let him in.
This time, seeing Xu Sheng Qiang like that, Lin Qing He felt that this should be a sign of turning back.
In the past, the first impression was someone who needed some lecturing and hadn't experienced society's beatings. Now his impression was that he had grown a lot.
Lin Qing He didn't want to talk anymore when he finished talking about what happened in these days.
Zhou Qing Bai could see that he had really repented. Still, he scolded him: "You persisted on marrying her before. Let me see you marry her now. Your elder sister has the same virtue as you!"
Lin Qing He felt that Xu Sheng Mei and Xu Sheng Qiang weren't the same virtues. One's position was obviously more than one level higher.
Xu Sheng Mei divorced after finding her next partner.
There was nothing to say. After all, they were now divorced.
"Maternal Uncle, I have nowhere to go now. Is your side still recruiting workers?" Xu Sheng Qiang spoke.
Zhou Qing Bai turned to his wife. Lin Qing He looked at Xu Sheng Qiang: "There is no recruitment in the shops under Zhou Family's name. And those who work under Zhou Family have to follow the principle of sending God out politely even if they encounter rude and difficult customers. Can you do this?"
"I used to be ignorant. Now I won't fight anymore." Xu Sheng Qiang said with a pursed mouth.
"If you can do it, then it's fine. As for what position, let your maternal uncle arrange it for you." Lin Qing He declared.
If it was his previous temperament, she would definitely not keep Xu Sheng Qiang. However, she getting old. Seeing these young people, she was willing to give them another chance as long as it wasn't a matter of principle. She saw his change after he got out of prison and decided to give him one last chance.
"Can yo make dumplings and cook dumplings?" Zhou Qing Bai turned to Xu Sheng Qiang.
"No." How could Xu Sheng Qiang know? He only ever ate them: "But I can learn."
"You settle in here today. Tomorrow, come with me to the shop. From now on, the dumpling shop will be managed by you. You'll be paid with salary." Zhou Qing Bai looked at him and said.
Xu Sheng Qiang agreed. He only had a change of clothes. His body was dirty, so he went to the bathhouse to take a bath first.
When he came back, he ran into Third and Jiang Geng, who had come over due to getting his day off, as well as Jiang Heng, who had come for training.
When Zhou Gui Lai saw him, he uttered, "Come here as a guest?"
"I will go to the dumpling shop with Maternal Uncle to make dumplings from tomorrow." Xu Sheng Qiang responded.
Because Jiang Heng and Jiang Geng were here, Zhou Gui Lai didn't ask any more questions. He brought him in too. Gang Zi came back after a while. Now it was getting hotter and hotter. Gang Zi was sweating all over.
"Wait for me. I'll go in first and take a shower." Gang Zi said. Then he grabbed the clean clothes and went to the bathroom at home to take a cold shower. He came out after he was refreshed.
"Have you always lived here?" Xu Sheng Qiang asked Gang Zi.
Gang Zi had became tanned. He nodded when he heard these words: "Yes."
It would be a lie to say Xu Sheng Qiang wasn't envious. Still, he can't blame anyone. If he was motivated before, they won't disdain him since they didn't disdain Gang Zi, right? They were both nephews.
"Go to the kitchen to help Ah Die and the others serve the dishes." Lin Qing He called.
Jiang Geng and Gang Zi went in to help bring out the dishes. After a while, the dishes were served on the dinner table. They ate together.
Compared with other young people who chatted and laughed, Xu Sheng Qiang was obviously a little out of place. He wasn't familiar with anyone. What's more, they didn't know why he came came here today?
Since he had to get up early to open the shop tomorrow, Xu Sheng Qiang went to bed first. Jiang Geng and his cousin also gone to bed.
Only Third and Gang Zi was left. Both naturally looked at the adults.
"Xu Sheng Qiang is divorced. He came here to ask for a job. Your dad will let him go to the dumpling shop and try it out." Lin Qing He briefly explained.
Zhou Gui Lai and Gang Zi were stunned: "Divorced?"
"It isn't just him who is divorced. His elder sister too." Lin Qing He said.
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After listening to what Lin Qing He said, Third and Gang Zi felt like their world view had been looted again.
This was simply challenging their world view.
"Gang Zi, you need to be cautious when marrying a wife." Zhou Gui Lai patted Gang Zi on the shoulder and said very sincerely.
Gang Zi nodded very solemnly.
If one was to marry a woman like Zhang Mei Lian, it would really be blood-deep unlucky. It was a family's disaster to marry in such a woman.
"So Xu Sheng Qiang wanted to change himself now?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.
"Give him a chance." Lin Qing He replied.
This matter wasn't discussed anymore. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai prepared to go to bed.
As for little girl, Mi Mi, she went to sleep after dinner today. She was tired from playing.
So far, the little girl was still sleeping with her parents. However, she got her own crib. Still, she was in the same room.
Lin Qing He said to Zhou Qing Bai: "There's only one chance. If he doesn't cherish it this time, don't come up to me with nonsense in the future."
"En." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
Initially, he was unwilling to get involved. However, seeing his nephew came out of jail this and had indeed changed a lot, he considered giving another chance.
Early the next morning, Zhou Qing Bai took Xu Sheng Qiang and went to the dumpling shop's side with him. They had to buy a lot of ingredients.
Opening a dumpling shop wasn't an easy task. There were so much to do.
And Xu Sheng Qiang was clumsy. This guy had never done anything like this before. Even though he was from the country, he really didn't know how to do these.
So he needed his maternal uncle, Zhou Qing Bai to teach him.
Thankfully, Zhou Qing Bai got a good temper. As long as he was willing to learn, he won't mind teaching him.
After a busy day at the dumpling shop, he lived directly at the dumpling shop at night, instead of going back to the courtyard dwelling.
Lin Qing He didn't ask more about Xu Sheng Qiang's matter. Gang Zi did ask his maternal uncle.
"Don't know anything. It will take a while before he take over." Zhou Qing Bai stated.
Gang Zi chuckled and said, "Eldest Maternal Aunt severely spoiled him. She didn't let him to do anything. Naturally, he won't be able to do those."
Lin Qing He changed the topic to his stall business. Gang Zi responded: "This year there are a lot more people setting up stalls. I think it won't be that desired in the future."
He had always been selling clothes and was very clear about the clothing industry. This year's business was indeed better than last year as well as profitable. But at the same time, there were a lot more people setting up stalls.
His clothes were supplied by his second cousin sister's husband. They were all top-notch. Both the quality and the style were solid choice. So they sell out better.
But he felt that it would be difficult to keep doing it in the future.
Lin Qing He said, "You can take advantage of the current profitable period and make more money."
It was true that the stall business will become more and more difficult to do in the future. Still, throughout the 1990s, the stall business weren't too bad.
And so far, there was really nothing for Gang Zi do if he was to get into other business. Just keep going on like this for now. The monthly income wasn't worse than opening a shop.
Zhou Wu Ni and Lin Xiu arrived at the dumpling shop in the evening of the next day.
Zhou Wu Ni naturally knew Xu Sheng Qiang. She was shocked when she saw him there.
Zhou Qing Bai was also at the dumpling shop. He saw the two of them coming and said, "Are you hungry? First have dumplings?"
Zhou Wu Ni and Lin Xiu greeted before saying they weren't hungry. Wait until they go home to eat together.
Zhou Qing Bai looked at the time. It was only five o'clock. It was nearly dinner time, so he said to Xu Sheng Qiang, "You keep watch first."
"Okay." Xu Sheng Qiang nodded. He gave a nod to his cousin sister, Zhou Wu Ni and then took his maternal uncle's apron.
After these two or three days of training, ha can at least cook the dumplings despite not being proficient yet. After all, that didn't have much technical content.
Zhou Qing Bai brought Zhou Wu Ni and Lin Xiu over to the courtyard dwelling. Lin Qing He was at home. At this time, they were preparing for dinner.
Seeing both of them, she grinned, "I mentioned you two before going to bed last night. You should be here today."
"Fourth Aunt, it's been a long time since I saw you. Why do you still look so young?" Zhou Wu Ni merrily steeped forward to hug her fourth auntie, and remarked.
"Don't coax your fourth aunt. Your fourth aunt is at this age now. What still young?" Lin Qing He responded with a large grin on her face.
"Elder Sister Min isn't coaxing Third Aunt. Third Aunt, you look the same as back then when I was a child. Nothing has changed." Lin Xiu also said.
This wasn't a superficial compliment. Her third aunt really appeared young. Her mom was younger than her third aunt. But if they stood together, others will definitely say that her mom was few years older than her third aunt.
Zhou Wu Ni's proper name was Zhou Hong Min. Also, meaning she was the Elder Sister Min mentioned by Lin Xiu.
Lin Qing He was very happy to be coaxed. At her age, she would definitely like to listen pleasant words. Especially when she was praised for being young.
"We estimated that you'll arrive today. So we have prepared a lot of delicious food for you." Lin Qing He smiled.
"What delicious stuff is there?" Lin Xiu said with bright eyes.
She liked to eat roast duck. The roast duck in the capital was utmost delicious. When her third aunt went back, she would bring it over. Every time her family ate it, they would reminisce the taste.
"I know you like roast duck, so I have already bought it." Lin Qing He jollily said, "There are others. You'll know when the food is served in a bit. Do you want to take a shower now?"
"I want. I'll go wash up first." Zhou Wu Ni hurriedly replied.
She really can't stand it anymore. They took the train on this hot day and now it feel uncomfortable if she didn't take a shower.
The weather was too hot. Even now, the temperature hadn't dropped much now. She added a scoopful of hot water to a large bucket of cold water. Then Zhou Wu Ni went in to wash. It was simply refreshing.
After she finished washing, Lin Xiu went in. Zhou Wu Ni began to wash her hair in the yard. At this time, Zhou Gui Lai brought Jiang Geng and Jiang Heng back.
"Oh, my sister Min is here." When Zhou Gui Lai saw Zhou Wu Ni washing her hair, he instantly broke into a smile.
"Ah Xiu came too." Zhou Wu Ni turned her head and glanced at him as she smilingly spoke. But when she saw other people, she quickly turned back to what she was doing.
Jiang Heng saw this young woman washing her hair. However due to propriety, he didn't give her much glance.
Lin Qing He lectured Zhou Wu Ni: "It's already this time. Why wash your hair? Can't you wash it tomorrow?"
"I can't bear it. It can still dry tonight after washing it." Zhou Wu Ni answered.
Not long later, she was done. Lin Xiu also planned to wash hers as well, but she was stopped by her third aunt. She was told to get up early tomorrow morning to wash it.
When Gang Zi came back on his tricycle, he washed his face and hands. The family began to eat.
"By the way, I haven't introduced you to Elder Sister Min. This is our god-brother and my parents' god-son, Jiang Geng. This is his cousin, Jiang Heng. He's also from Hai City. Currently learning about the operation of the tea shop." During dinner, Zhou Gui Lai introduced them to Zhou Wu Ni.
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Zhou Wu Ni turned to Jiang Heng and Jiang Geng and smilingly greeted: "Hello, my name is Zhou Hong Min. Third's fifth paternal cousin sister."
Lin Xiu also introduced herself to them.
Jiang Heng and Jiang Geng greeted them.
Lin Qinghe scooped up soup for the two nieces and said, "This soup nourish people. Both of you can drink more."
"Okay." Zhou Wu Ni and Lin Xiu agreed.
Zhou Qing Bai ate fast. Little Mi Mi spoke: "Dad, you haven't had any soup yet."
"I did." Zhou Qing Bai responded.
"Then come back early, Dad." Little Mi Mi said.
Zhou Qing Bai grinned: "Then don't go to bed so fast. Wait for Dad to come back." He went to the dumpling shop with a food box.
Because Xu Sheng Qiang obviously preferred to eat homecooked food, he got Auntie Zhao to packed up some before serving.
Lin Qing He naturally knew that he was caring for his nephew as a maternal uncle. So she didn't get involved. She continued to eat with the young people.
"Ah Xiu, if you didn't come here, I won't be able to recognize you if we run into each other on the street." Zhou Gui Lai said to his maternal cousin sister.
Lin Xiu laughed: "That's cause Third Brother won't go back."
"How is it that I won't go back. I'm too busy. Don't have any free time." Zhou Gui Lai responded. he got up to get red wine and opened a bottle of red wine for them to drink.
"When I was on the phone with Elder Sister Er Ni, she told me that you opened a wine shop with Second Brother-in-law. How's the business?" Zhou Wu Ni merrily chatted.
"Business can only be considered so-so. Not very good." Zhou Gui Lai answered.
In fact, it wasn't bad. After all, it had just started. This kind of business takes time to stabilize. There was no hurry. As long as it didn't lose money, it was a profit.
A half cup was poured for everyone. Even, Lin Qing He drank a little.
When they finished eating, they came to the living room to drink tea and watch TV and chat.
Lin Qing He asked what Jiang Heng had learned in the capital these days.
It went without saying Jiang Heng learned a lot. He was studying and watching. Only then, he realized that he had to manage the tea shop in Hai City well.
Because if the tea shop in Hai City do badly, it will definitely go bankrupt. And it won't have any impact on this side at all.
However, the business in Hai City was the starting point and a root for him. He relied on this salary to save capital for a wife.
Lin Qing He said, "You don't have to put too much pressure on yourself. Everything takes time."
Though she said that, she was satisfied with Jiang Heng's attitude. She turned around to ask about Zhou Wu Ni's teaching circumstance in the county.
"How much is the salary?" Lin Qing He asked.
Zhou Wu Ni was slightly embarrassed and replied: "If the benefit subsidy are included, it will only be one hundred and ten."
This salary was definitely not high. Still, it wasn't low. At least in the hometown, it was considered pretty good that girls can have this income every month.
"Elder Sister Min, you can teach here. It's higher here and the benefit are great. In the future, stay here and find a match. How wonderful is that? When I talked about it with Grandmother, she firmly said it's a good idea. "Zhou Gui Lai jollily brought up.
Zhou Wu Ni gave him an amused eye-roll: "I'm afraid people here will look down on me."
"A college student and a high school teacher! How high would their eyes to look down on you? It's more than enough to match with a cadre level." Zhou Gui Lai stated.
Zhou Wu Ni broke into a chuckle: "What cadre level? We are little ordinary citizen. Find someone normal is enough."
Jiang Geng was watching TV with little Mi Mi lying in his arms for him to hug.
At the side, Jiang Heng heard this and glanced at Wu Ni. He mentally remarked that this girl got a realistic mind.
Auntie Zhao brought out a plate of cut apples. Lin Qing He urged them to eat. When it came to work, Lin Qing He supported the idea of Zhou Wu Ni coming to the capital to develop.
Not only her. She had called Zhou Yang before. However, Zhou Yang was Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law's eldest son. There was nothing discuss about him staying. While Zhou Wu Ni was a daughter. She will marry out in the future. At that time, her brother would be grown up. Her parents didn't her helping out at their side then.
"Sister Min is so beautiful and is a teacher. With such good condition, you don't have to worry about it. There will be many wanting to marry her." Jiang Geng turned his face over when he saw the TV commercials started.
"Then, do you know anyone good? Introduce one to your elder sister Min?" Lin Qing He smiled.
"Seemly far away, when actually close at hand." Jiang Geng looked at his paternal cousin brother: "My paternal cousin brother is pretty decent. My eldest aunt has been urging him. Still, he is single. His personality is excellent. His salary isn't low. Pretty good choice."
Everyone was stunned by this. Afterward, they all looked at Jiang Heng and Wu Ni.
Zhou Wu Ni and Jiang Heng just met here today. They didn't have any thoughts on that aspect at first. Even when Jiang Heng heard Zhou Wu Ni's words and felt she was realistic, he didn't consider anything in this regard.
Both of them became red face at this moment.
"Stinky boy isn't sensible at all. Casually teasing your own cousin and your elder sister Min? Do you want to eat well?" Zhou Gui Lai amusedly told off.
"Xiao Geng is being outspoken. Wu Ni, ignore him." Lin Qing He hurriedly smoothed the situation.
Like this, this matter passed. But when they went to bed at night, Lin Qing He murmured about this to Zhou Qing Bai.
Truthfully, she was very optimistic about Jiang Heng. Don't judge him by his current lack of money. He was a potential stock and won't do badly in the future.
"We still aren't that familiar with him." Zhou Qing Bai stated.
"What's so difficult about this? Just call Mei Li and ask." Lin Qing He responded.
"Leave it to the young people by themselves. It only progressed that much." Zhou Qing Bai said.
Lin Qing He didn't continue to speak. Still, she really felt that these two young people could successfully pair up. It wasn't a bad idea.
Naturally, she didn't know that Jiang Heng was lecturing his younger cousin brother right now: "How can you say this in front of so many people?"
"Aren't I fighting a chance for Elder Brother Heng? Look how good Elder Sister Min is? She have a higher education than you. And she looks pretty. At a glance, you can tell she is family-oriented. She also has a job. Where can you find such a person?" Jiang Geng said.
Jiang Heng was a little embarrassed. He didn't say a word. Just put his head on his hand and pondered.
Initially, he didn't have any thoughts in this aspect. But now his younger cousin brother mentioned it, he really felt that if Zhou Hong Min was willing to match with him, it would be good...
However, he had nothing now. He felt the other party wouldn't fancy him.
Compared with him, Zhou Wu Ni didn't have that much thought. Except for the shyness at the beginning, she treated it as Jiang Geng joking around.
But when she woke up early the next morning, she was still be a little embarrassed when she ran into Jiang Heng,
"You came to Auntie Lin's for vacation?" Jiang Heng spoke first.
"En. Are you here for training?" Zhou Wu Ni nodded.
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"It doesn't count as a training. Just came over to gather experience. There are few shops in Hai City, and they all have development potential. The experience here is worth gathering." Jiang Heng said.
Zhou Wu Ni nodded: "Clean up and get ready to have breakfast."
"En." Jiang Heng responded and went to brush his teeth first.
When Zhou Wu Ni turned to leave, she didn't notice Jiang Heng sending her off with his gaze. His eyes were slightly gleaming.
Lin Qing He didn't mention this matters when she woke up in the morning. As for Zhou Qing Bai, he had gone to the dumpling shop a long time ago.
Although Xu Sheng Qiang was able to take over a little bit, he could only handle off peak moment. The morning peak was enough to have his head spinning. So Zhou Qing Bai needed to go over.
After having breakfast, Lin Qing He spoke to Wu Ni, "Anyway, since you have come, you and Ah Xiu can stroll around?"
"Elder Sister Min, do you want me to take you around?" Jiang Geng raised his hand.
Now he was familiar with the capital. No matter where they go, being a tour guide was no problem.
"No need. I know the road. I can accompany Ah Xiu." Zhou Wu Ni merrily said.
She and Ah Xiu went to play on their own. Zhou Wu Ni hadn't been here for a long time. Naturally, it was fresh to her. As for Lin Xiu, she had never seen such a prosperous city. So, she was excited.
Lin Qing He gave them a hundred yuan to spend them. After that, she left them be.
Today's capital city was very lively. Even when the security at this time wasn't as good as that of later generations, one must remember what kind of place this was. There was a severe crackdown a while ago. The atmosphere in the entire the capital city was very serious.
Jiang Geng and Jiang Heng sent Mi Mi to kindergarten with Zhou Gui Lai. Afterward, they busied away. While Lin Qing He was thinking about his own studio.
She felt that if she opened a studio, she should be able to get busy.
However, she didn't expect Xu Sheng Mei to come here.
Seeing her, Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows: "Is there any matter, Miss Xu?"
"Maternal Aunt, do you have to talk to me like that?" Xu Sheng Mei responded with a wry smile.
Toward Xu Sheng Qiang, she was still somewhat softhearted and gave him a chance. As for Xu Sheng Mei, she really didn't have any good feeling at all.
Before the divorce, she still knew to find a next home for herself. With this method and scheming, what kind of psychological quality did she have?
"Old Zhou Family and old Xu Family had both broken off ties. Your mom personally told her mom that. So if Miss Xu has something to say, say it right away," Lin Qing He said.
Xu Sheng Mei bowed to her and said, "I'm here to thank Maternal Aunt. Thank you for taking in Qiang Zi."
"It wasn't me who took in Xu Sheng Qiang. It was your maternal uncle. There is only one chance. If he doesn't do well and still have same virtues as before, I'll still kick him out without hesitation." Lin Qing He calmly stated.
"Don't worry, Maternal Aunt, Qiang Zi has really changed a lot. This time he got divorced and didn't want anything. He gave it all to Zhang Mei Lian." Xu Sheng Mei pursed her mouth.
"It should be given to Zhang Mei Lian. The money wasn't earned by him." Lin Qing He honestly stated.
She wasn't speaking for Zhang Mei Lian but this was the truth. Xu Sheng Qiang was in jail. Zhang Mei Lian had earned the money. He didn't take a share of Zhang Mei Lian's money, as he understood this in his heart.
Xu Sheng Mei didn't continue. Instead, she talked about her mother's affairs. Saying that her mother regretted it and also confessed her mistake with that side's Zhou Family. She wanted to ask Zhou Family to forgive her.
"You don't need to tell me about this. Get your mother to tell her mother." Lin Qing He said.
Xu Sheng Mei knew that she wasn't welcome and left without much interruption.
Lin Qing He glanced at her back with a cold expression.
Ever since Xu Sheng Mei betrayed her, she had completely disliked this niece. Now this divorce can be said making plans for herself. She had calculated so much, but hadn't even tried to fight for the child. What kind of person was this?
Did she think the child can live well in Zhao Family?
Either way, Lin Qing He didn't want to talk with her.
Xu Sheng Mei came over to find her grandma.
Because the two siblings were in the capital and Xu Sheng Qiang had went to the dumpling shop to help, there was no way to hide the divorce. So Lin Qing He had asked Zhou Er Ni to give Mother Zhou a heads up.
Unexpectedly, Mother Zhou was very calm. She said they were already this big. What kind of life they were living, they knew. She can't govern them nor could govern them.
This old lady became a lot open-minded now. If it was before she would undertake all responsibilities.
When Xu Sheng Mei came to reconcile, Mother Zhou expressed, "We're mother and daughter. Can't cut off that relationship. She won't have much chance to come to this side again in the future. Next time you talk to her on the phone, just tell her that to properly go about her life. Don't think too much about it."
Xu Sheng Mei sobbed: "Grandma, are you really willing to forgive my mother?"
"What does it matter if I forgive or not? Your grandpa and I don't had many good years left to live. So we just want to focus on the happy things and forget about the unhappy ones." Mother Zhou responded.
When Eldest Daughter wanted to sever the relationship, Mother Zhou was outraged until she nearly collapsed.
But this time, there was nothing.
Xu Sheng Mei left this side. Finally, she went to see Xu Sheng Qiang. She knew that Xu Sheng Qiang was helping at the dumpling shop and was taken in. That's why, she went to give thanks. However, she hadn't talked to her brother yet.
Now she came over, naturally she would look for him.
Zhou Qing Bai waved his hand to let him go out. He also had no good feelings toward this niece who didn't want her child and found a good place for herself instead. Too much scheming thoughts!
"Elder Sister, why are you here?" Xu Sheng Qiang said after coming out.
"How are you doing here?" Xu Sheng Mei asked.
"Pretty good. Elder sister, you live your own life well. You don't have to worry about me." Xu Sheng Qiang replied.
Wake up early in the morning to open the store and close the store at 9 o'clock in the evening. Life was very fulfilling. What's more, food and accommodation were included. Though the salary was only more than 100 and was far less than opening a store by himself, he didn't want to open a store on his own. He wanted to peacefully and steadily work under his maternal uncle.
"It's fine that you're living well. I talked to Mother on the phone. Mother told you to call back when you have time." Xu Sheng Mei said.
Xu Sheng Qiang frowned: "Why are you telling Mother about this? Now everyone in the village knows. What should Father and Mother do in the village in the future?"
"It's just a divorce. Not a big deal. Sooner or later they'll know." Xu Sheng Mei responded.
Xu Sheng Qiang remained silent.
"You work on Maternal Uncle's side first. Later, I'll look around and get you a shop so you can do it yourself." Xu Sheng Mei said.
"No, I don't want to open a shop anymore." Xu Sheng Qiang shook his head.
Xu Sheng Mei didn't say anything for the time being. Seeing that he was doing well, she went over to greet her maternal uncle before leaving.
As soon as she left, Zhou Qing Bai told his nephew: "The most important thing is to keep your feet on the ground. Don't think too much about the rest."
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"Maternal Uncle, I know." Xu Sheng Qiang said.
Zhou Qing Bai wasn't long-winded. He didn't tell him off too much. Seeing that the morning peak had passed and there were fewer people, he left the shop to watch by himself.
He went home first and came across his wife on the phone.
It wasn't Lin Qing He calling over, but rather Third Sister-in-law who called. She was asking about Zhou Wu Ni and the others. She had mentioned matchmaking and that she had prepared a lot of dowry for her eldest daughter.
Lin Qing He smilingly said, "Say no more. There really is one. However, he's from Hai City. Do want you want to listen?"
"Speak. Do speak." Third Sister-in-law urged.
Eldest daughter wasn't young anymore. When she was at her age, her eldest daughter already knew how to use soy sauce. However, she didn't want to get married now. This made her anxious to death.
"You know that I have a god-relative in Hai City. He's part of my god-relative's paternal uncle's family. Also, paternal cousin brother of my godson. He's a slightly younger than Wu Ni, but the difference isn't that big. It doesn't matter." Lin Qing He told.
"And his person?" Third Sister-in-law asked.
"About 1.8 meters tall. His looks aren't bad. Personality-wise, pretty decent. He is motivated. Currently part of the management of my tea shop. He will definitely climb up in the future." Lin Qing He said, "He had met Wu Ni."
"What's the situation in his family?" Third Sister-in-law was delighted. However, it was about her daughter, so she must ask more clearly.
Lin Qing He replied: "I don't know about his family yet. I will call Mei Li later and inquire about it."
"Alright then. If you feel he is good, then you decide. I can be rest assured with you handling it." Third Sister-in-law threw the pot.
Lin Qing He didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Still, she didn't say anything. She hung up the phone with Third Sister-in-law and called Xue Mei Li. Xue Mei Li had installed a phone at home. The two of them often chatted togehter.
Xue Mei Li didn't expect the call to be about this. She responded with lagged mind: "As far as this nephew, Jiang Heng is concerned, he's definitely a good lad. It's just my eldest brother's family is too poor."
"In what way are they poor?" Lin Qing He asked.
Even now, many people had relatively poor conditions. Not rich at all.
"The whole family is crowded together. There are a lot of matter cropping up. That niece-in-law aren't easy to get along with." Xue Mei Li said.
Although their relationship with her eldest brother's family wasn't bad and their relationship was legitimate blood-relative, she can't cheat Lin Qing He. She must tell the truth.
"Let Jiang Heng make money to buy one?" Lin Qing He suggested.
"A house isn't so easy to buy now. But if he can buy one, then it'll be great. The young couple will live on their own and their days will be comfortable." Xue Mei Li smiled upon hearing this, "Let me tell you, Jiang Heng is indeed a good child. Very motivated too. Although he is filial, he isn't someone without a thought. It won't be what his parents say is the final words. If the house problem is solved, he can get married."
Lin Qing He chatted with her for a while. Only then, they hung up the phone. Then she got to call back to Third Sister-in-law. Zhou Qing Bai was watching TV. He helplessly remarked: "You are enthusiastic."
Last night, she just said to not care about so much for the time being. Today, it began.
Lin Qing He grinned and responded, "Isn't it because Third Sister-in-law being in a hurry?"
At Zhou Wu Ni's current age, she was indeed not young. Especially in this current environment. Young woman can't stand the delay.
She continued to talk on the phone with Third Sister-in-law. Third Sister-in-law was very busy at the moment. It didn't matter though. Third Brother and the children that were on summer vacation were present.
As soon as she heard that it was a housing problem, Third Sister-in-law said: "That's no a big beal. First, let them go out and rent a place. It's not too late to buy it when they have the money and there's a suitable house. I watched TV. It said in the future, there will be commercial houses in big cities, right?"
"You know this." Lin Qing He smiled.
"That's right. With a TV, what can you not know?" Third Sister-in-law jollily replied.
"That's a pretty good idea. Rent it first and buy something suitable later. But it seems that Wu Ni and Jiang Heng haven't got the connection yet." Lin Qing He told.
"You check with that young man. At such large age, he must want a wife. Wu Ni can teach anywhere. She has her own income." Third Sister-in-law spoke.
Lin Qing He didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Still, she agreed. After hanging up the phone, Lin Qing He turned to Zhou Qing Bai: "Let's go. Go to the tea shop."
Zhou Qing Bai drove her over.
At the tea shop, Zhou Er Ni was tallying the accounts. Jiang Heng and other employees were selling the goods. This was her family's largest tea shop in the capital and their first tea shop.
"Where is Xiao Geng?" Lin Qing He came over and asked Jiang Heng.
"He went to the wine shop with his third brother." Jiang Heng responded after calling out Auntie Lin.
Lin Qing He nodded. Then she sat down with Zhou Qing Bai and got him to boil water and make tea. She said as she watched him, "How old are you this year?"
"Twenty-three." Jiang Heng embarrassedly smiled.
Lin Qing He merrily said, "Then it's time to marry."
"Have to encounter a suitable one." Jiang Heng's mind slightly moved and somewhat dejectedly said.
Twenty-three. It wasn't small. If there was someone suitable, he certainly wanted to marry a wife.
"Do you have any criteria when finding someone? Since you call me Auntie Lin, I can't let you call for nothing. If there is someone suitable, I will introduce someone to you. You can rest assued." Lin Qing He smiled. .
"My family is poor. What criteria can I have. As long as the female's family doesn't look down on me, it's enough." Jiang Heng hesitated.
His family was poor. And his eldest sister-in-law didn't have good temper. She was very picky. Of course, he had never talked about his family's shortcoming.
He was the second child at home. There were few younger siblings below him. Because of his help, his parents weren't that stressed.
"I heard you have a few younger siblings under you?" Lin Qing He asked.
"En, they're still studying." Jiang Heng nodded.
"Are you supporting them now? How much do you give each month." Lin Qing He continued.
"Half of my salary." Jiang Heng said. He was a clever one. Without waiting for Lin Qing He, he took the initiative: "I am not married now, so I give more. I will definitely not be able to give so much in the future. "
Lin Qing He grinned and spoke: "If you got your own little family, then you must think of your own little family. After all, whoever birth the child, whoever raises it. It's the nature's law and earth's way."
Of course, when the family was poor, it was fine to support a bit if one had filial piety and the ability to. But it was also necessary to pay attention to the degree of support.
She didn't talk too much about this with Jiang Heng. Instead she simply switched the subject and talked to him about business matters.
Jiang Heng had seriously studied and listened carefully. However, his mind was completely on whether Auntie Lin wanted to introduce a match to him or not? Was it Zhou Hong Min?
Jiang Heng thought of Zhou Hong Min's elegant and graceful appearance. It was impossible for him to say he didn't feel anything.
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