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Chapter 51 Pah, pretty boy!
Sun Lanlan thought this idea was feasible and nodded with a smile, "Then I'll do as you say. By the way, when will I come to work?"

"The sooner the better. And what is your third brother doing now? Is he tight-lipped?"

If they want to cook food, at least two people are needed. Lanlan is familiar with her third brother. He is not good at farming, but he is very active. He did not continue farming in his previous life. He resold some electronic equipment for a small business and lived a better life than most people.

Sun Lanlan knew what Lin Chuxia meant when she heard this. "Don't worry. My third brother may seem a bit unreliable, but he is actually the most reliable one in the family. Let me tell you this. When we were kids and we were caught doing something bad, my mom would have to ask about it. My eldest and second brothers would have said nothing. But my third brother would have refused to say anything even if he died."

Lin Chuxia: "…"

It's really a unique advantage.

"Okay, go back and tell your third brother first to see if he's willing to come work here. The salary is 35 yuan a month, and there's a bonus if you do a good job. If you're willing to come, both of you can come together."

"No need to ask, my third brother is sure to be willing. You know him well. As long as he is not allowed to farm, he can do anything." What's more, 35 yuan a month is more than they can earn even if they work hard producing bricks in the brick kiln in the north of the village.

Lin Chuxia nodded, "Let your third brother talk to Aunt Sun about this. Tell him to find a job that will take you with him and postpone the marriage. Tell your third brother privately that you don't want to marry a farmer, and he should be able to speak for you."

Sun Lanlan thought this approach was reliable and suddenly she couldn't stay any longer. She didn't even eat a bite of the buns and was anxious to go home to discuss work matters with her third brother.

Lin Chuxia didn't want to keep her any longer and packed a few buns for her to eat when she got home.

Standing at the door and watching Sun Lanlan walk away, Lin Chuxia looked in the direction of the train station. The place where Mr. He was sitting under the big tree was empty.

Could it be that this old man was really scared away by her?

Without thinking any more, he called Su Wensong over to discuss adding more cooked food.

She had no plan to cook food in the Su family's yard. Pig offal is dirty to clean and will attract flies over time, which would affect both Grandma Su's living environment and their bun shop.

And she also wanted to run the cooked food business well, so it would be best to find a separate yard.

Su Wensong was more familiar with this area than she was, so the task of finding a house was left to him.

Su Wensong nodded without saying a word and asked Lin Chuxia if she had any requirements for the yard.

Lin Chuxia thought for a moment and said, "Try to be closer to the bun shop, preferably a bigger yard."

Most of the houses around here are family compounds of surrounding units, and there are also some personal courtyards. They are not large in area, with most of them having two or three rooms, and a few having four or five rooms in one courtyard.

"Okay, I'll go check it out after I finish my lunch break."

Su Wensong took note and went back to work. Lin Chuxia also wanted to check on the cold dishes, and when she looked up, she saw Qin Han standing at the door.

"Brother, why are you here?"

Qin Han retracted his gaze from following Su Wensong, smiled and nodded, "I just went to the vegetable market to deliver vegetables, and came to take a look. Sister-in-law, your store is really well run."

It was just lunchtime and there weren't many people eating in the restaurant, but there were quite a few people buying buns outside the window.

Aunt Sun was standing at the window, happily selling buns and was busy having a lot of fun.

Lin Chuxia pointed to an empty table for him to sit down and poured him a glass of water. "It's OK. There is a lot of traffic here and many residents live nearby. Big brother, wait a moment. I'll get you something to eat."

"Don't worry, I just came to take a look."

The bun shop has been opening for some time, and he has always wanted to come and take a look, but he has been busy working in the fields during this period. After a few rains, most of the eggplant seedlings died. The autumn eggplant season is short, so they simply pulled out the seedlings and prepared to plant other things.

As a result, he had no time to set up a stall at the night market, so he simply picked the beans and delivered them to the vegetable station.

"No matter how busy you are, you still have to eat."

Lin Chuxia picked up a plate of meat buns and just put them on the table when Su Wensong came over and asked her to taste the cold dish.

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There is no technical requirement to mix cold dishes. Now both Aunt Sun and Su Wensong can do it. They just let Lin Chuxia taste it after mixing.

Lin Chuxia took the chopsticks, picked up a piece of food from the small plate held by Su Wensong and put it in her mouth, and nodded, "Not bad, it's just right for you to serve a plate over. This is my eldest brother, order a few more dishes."

Su Wensong greeted Qin Han with a smile and called him "Big Brother".

Qin Han nodded, without responding or smiling, and watched the man serve the cold dishes.

Seeing that he was staring at Su Wensong, Lin Chuxia asked, "What's wrong, brother?"

Qin Han pointed and said, "Is he a clerk in your store?"

"Yes, this shop is rented from the Su family. He is an educated youth who returned to the city. He happened to be unemployed, so we worked in the shop together."

"Sent-down youth? No wonder you look so educated. If you are educated, why are you still working as a waiter in your store? Didn't you arrange any jobs for the sent-down youth when they returned to the city?"

It was the first time that Lin Chuxia saw Qin Han like this. Why did he look so literary?

She glanced at Su Wensong who was bringing over the cold dishes.

I still remember that he looked very haggard when I first saw him. Working in the store these days, he is not exposed to the wind and sun, and his skin has become smoother.

They were in the catering business, so they had to maintain personal hygiene. After she mentioned it twice, Su Wensong and Aunt Sun paid great attention to it and kept their clothes clean every day. This way, they looked more energetic.

If Su Wensong looked like a middle-aged man in his thirties when I first met him, now at least his age and appearance match.

Moreover, the Su family comes from a family of scholars, and some things are in their bones.

She really hadn't noticed it before, but according to what her elder brother said, Su Wensong really gave people the feeling of a restrained and polite gentleman.

"Please enjoy your meal, big brother," Su Wensong put the dishes on the table, nodded, and went to do other things.

Qin Han curled his lips. If he wasn't the eldest uncle and prudent in front of his younger brother and sister-in-law, he would have wanted to roll his eyes.

Big brother? Who should I call big brother?

He is Qin Yang's elder brother, and the elder brother of Lin Chuxia's sister-in-law. What does his relationship with him have?

He took a big bite of the meat bun, picked up the chopsticks to pick up some cold dishes, but paused.

He had been paying attention to him just now. The boy asked his sister-in-law to taste the food, and his eyes never left her face.

Bah, pretty boy!
Lin Chuxia looked at Qin Han's awkward look, and didn't know what he was awkward about. She thought that he couldn't let go even though she was sitting next to him, so she found an excuse to leave and told him that if there were not enough buns, he could take them himself, and if there was not enough porridge, he could serve it himself.

Qin Han certainly had no objection to Lin Chuxia as his sister-in-law. He said yes and let her get busy while he ate and looked around.

At this moment, more and more people came, and there was a long line at the window to buy buns. The tables in the store were mostly occupied, and some people came to share the table with him.

Qin Han saw that the old man was quite familiar with Lin Chuxia and the others, so he also started a conversation with the old man, "Do you come here often to eat?"

"Well, come often. Xiaolin's buns are delicious. My old lady has never made such delicious buns for me in her entire life."

"That's right, her buns are delicious," Qin Han said proudly, "I see that old man and that Su...Su..."

"You mean Wen Song?"

(End of this chapter) 2024-08-04

Chapter 52 His girlfriend?
"Yes, that guy Song is so familiar with. Do you live nearby?"

"Yes, I have watched this child grow up since he was young. Wensong is a good child, sensible and polite. It is said that there is nothing wrong with the children of the Su family. It is just that they were born at the wrong time. Fortunately, it is all in the past. Look at how good the steamed bun shop business is that Wensong and his girlfriend opened? Good days will always come."

"He...his girlfriend?" Qin Han stiffened his neck and blinked, but he didn't choke to death on the bun.

"Ah? Isn't Xiao Lin his girlfriend? I think they are a good match, a talented man and a beautiful woman," the old man smiled and took a bite of Qin Han's cold dish.

Qin Han pushed the cold dish towards the old man, thought for a moment, went to the counter, got a bottle of wine and two wine glasses, and poured a glass for the old man.

The old man took a sip with a smile.

Qin Han poured himself a glass and clinked glasses with the old man before continuing the previous topic, "Uncle, I think you are a wise man, but I don't agree with what you said just now."

"Hmm?" The old man took a sip of wine and took a bite of food.

"Look at that, Lin... that Xiao Lin you mentioned, how pretty is she? She looks like she's in her twenties, and that Su has a face full of wrinkles, even more than mine. How come they're a perfect match? Also, look at the sign of the steamed bun shop, it's Qin's Steamed Bun Shop, not Su's Steamed Bun Shop."

The old man was stunned. "Really? Xiao Lin's last name is Qin?"

Qin Han filled the old man's glass with wine, "Xiao Lin's surname is Lin, and Xiao Lin's husband's surname is Qin."

The old man blinked, thought for a moment, and then asked seriously, "Oh, when did Wensong change his surname to Qin?"

Qin Han: "…"

Lin Chuxia saw that Qin Han had started drinking with an old man at some point, and felt that the cold dishes were not enough for the two of them, so she served two more plates and sent them over.

When Qin Han saw Lin Chuxia coming over, he stood up and greeted her, "Sister-in-law, tell me if we are a family."

Lin Chuxia didn't know what Qin Han was up to, so she smiled and nodded, "Yes." The old man was a frequent customer of the store, so Lin Chuxia smiled and explained to him, "This is my eldest brother."

"No, I'm your uncle, your man's biological brother," Qin Han corrected.

Lin Chuxia didn't think there was any difference, but she followed his words and said, "It's my eldest uncle."

"Oh, that's right, uncle, I didn't lie to you, did I? Chuxia, that's Xiaolin you mentioned, is my brother's wife. My brother is very capable. She was one of the first batch of college students after the college entrance examination was resumed. In all the years since our Qinjia Village has produced such a college student, she designed a bridge..."

Seeing Qin Han chatting with the old man again, Lin Chuxia smiled and shook her head.

The temperaments of the two brothers Qin Han and Qin Yang are sometimes really...

They look as decent as they can be, but in fact they are a little childish.

While Qin Han and the old man were drinking, the number of customers in the store increased and then decreased again. The old man was a little drunk. When his family members saw that he had not returned for a long time, they all came to the store to look for him.

Seeing him drinking with outsiders, he helped the man back while complaining about his drinking.

Qin Han could drink quite well, his face was slightly red but he was not drunk. He had almost finished his meal and wanted to have a bowl of porridge, so he took the empty bowl to get some porridge.

Su Wensong saw it and hurried over to help, "Brother, let me help you serve it."

Qin Han raised the bowl to the side and said, "No, if you eat at my sister-in-law's restaurant, you don't need help from others."

Su Wensong saw the vigilance in his eyes and smiled, "Okay, then, big brother, you can do whatever you want."

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There was nothing much to do in the store, and he still had to look for a house.

When Qin Han returned home, Zhang Guilan was about to go to the fields. She saw him and asked, "Why did you come back just now? Are there many people handing in vegetables at the vegetable station? Why do you still smell like alcohol? Did you drink?"

"After delivering the vegetables, I went to my brother-in-law's steamed bun shop."

Qin Han took off his clothes in the yard and took a towel to wipe his body with water.

It's hot in the summer, and you'll sweat all over while picking beans and working in the bean fields.

Seeing his casual look, Zhang Guilan frowned and reminded him, "You should also be careful when your sister-in-law is not at home. It would be bad if she comes back unexpectedly one day and sees you. You are the eldest uncle."

As the saying goes, it is better to sit on the lap of the younger uncle than to live in front of the eldest uncle. There has always been a sense of propriety between the eldest uncle and his younger siblings.

"Okay, I got it. I'll pay attention next time," Qin Han responded casually.

Zhang Guilan saw that he was not in a good mood, so she squatted aside and talked to him, "How is your sister-in-law's bun shop? Business is pretty good, right?"

Qin Han sighed, "Well, anything is better than farming. I spent a whole lunch at my brother-in-law's bun shop, watching people coming and going. Everyone spent a few dollars. That's easy money. Look at us, we dig for food in the dirt, plant beans and eggplants, and take care of them from tiny seedlings to big ones, hoping they will bloom and bear fruit, but in the end they rot in the field and no one wants them. They said the market economy was good, but it's not necessarily good for us old farmers."

Zhang Guilan knew that Qin Han had always wanted to do business. If she hadn't stopped him, he would have set up a stall selling buns with his brother and sister-in-law.

It was too late to say anything now, so she could only comfort her husband, "You can't say that. There are no starving sparrows in the world. We are just unlucky this season. Eggplants and beans are not valuable. Look at those who grow peppers, they are also selling them for money. Let's think about it carefully next year. There is still a chance to make money."

"Yeah," Qin Han responded and plunged his head into the cold water to wash his hair.

Zhang Guilan suddenly thought of something, "I heard from mom that my brother's wife hired two more people to work in the store."

Qin Han got angry when he heard this. "There are more than two people. There is also a man, who looks to be in his thirties, and he looks very elegant. I heard that he is an educated youth who has returned to the city. Tell me, these educated youth, where should they go after returning to the city? What kind of individuals should they work for? Who can't do odd jobs in a restaurant? He is an educated youth doing this, isn't he bored?"

"Keep your voice down," Zhang Guilan slapped her husband and glanced in the direction of her mother-in-law's room. "My sister-in-law is willing to hire him to do the job, so she must have found him suitable. Why are you reacting so strongly?"

Qin Han also realized something and lowered his voice to his wife, "How can I not react strongly? Look at my sister-in-law's face, and then look at her ability."

As a man himself, he knew how attractive a woman like Lin Chuxia was to men.

Not to mention others, even his cold and arrogant brother who wanted to be a monk became a different person when he met Lin Chuxia, let alone other people.

"The second brother finally got such a wife. He is not at home all year round. As the eldest brother, shouldn't I keep an eye on him? You didn't see that man. He spoke so sourly. I heard that women like this kind of literary..."

"Not really, right? Our second son is not bad either. He's tall and handsome. As for culture, isn't a college student more educated than his intellectual youth?"

Zhang Guilan still has great confidence in her brother-in-law.

Qin Han was not so optimistic. "Distant water cannot quench immediate thirst. No matter how good the second son is, he is not around. That boy is always around my sister-in-law. Even if my sister-in-law doesn't have that intention, I can't guarantee that the boy has that intention. As the saying goes, it's not the thief you don't worry about stealing, but the thief's thoughts. No, remind me tonight to write a letter to the second son to see if he can come back during the Mid-Autumn Festival. He can't stay away from home all year round like before. You have to ask him to write letters frequently. Don't marry a wife and leave her at home without caring about her. If she is really kidnapped by someone else, he will cry."

Zhang Guilan also thought so. "Then go and write it now. Don't go out to work in the afternoon. Send it out as soon as you finish writing it."

(End of this chapter) Chapter 53: Lack of Money

Lin Chuxia really didn't know that Qin Han would become so hostile towards Su Wensong just after coming to the store once.

Sun Lanlan came the next day, and with her came his third brother Sun Bingnan.

When they got to the store, Sun Lanlan pulled Lin Chuxia aside to talk to her about marriage. "When my mother heard that my third brother and I were going to work in the city, she immediately went to find a matchmaker to postpone the marriage. It wasn't even a deal in the first place, but now it's over. My mother also told me to work hard and get a job in the city. In the future, matchmakers will have to think twice before coming to our house. Even if they don't pick someone from the city, they have to pick someone who works in the city."

This result was within Lin Chuxia's expectations. The farmers in their village had been dreaming of escaping from the farmland for generations, but they had no chance before. Now that the policy had been relaxed and Sun Lanlan had a job in the city, how could Aunt Sun let her marry a farmer and then go back to the village to farm?

With the addition of Sun Lanlan and Sun Bingnan, the work in the store suddenly became easier.

After helping the two of them adapt for two days and get familiar with the work in the store, Lin Chuxia let go and went to look for a house with Su Wensong.

Su Wensong has also looked at several places these two days. Two of them are in good locations. One is only for rent, and the other can be rented or sold.

Lin Chuxia first looked at the house that was closer. The yard of the three-room house had no side rooms, which made it look very spacious. The owner had moved to the newly allocated family building, and the yard was vacant and only rented out. It was heard that there were still elderly people in the countryside, and when they got older, they would be brought to live in the city.

The yard looks quite suitable and can be arranged for whatever purpose.

However, Lin Chuxia was not in a hurry to settle down and went to a place that was a little further away.

This is the courtyard passed down from our ancestors, with four main rooms and two side rooms.

It turned out that there were two elderly people living in the yard. Their children were all living away from home. One of the elderly people passed away last year, and the remaining one was taken away by his son, so the yard became empty.

My son happened to come back these days to hold an anniversary celebration for his parents, so I wanted to deal with the yard. If I rent it, it would be best to rent it for a long time, but I can also sell it if the price is right.

Because it is an old house, the house is a bit shabby, and there was a funeral there before, so the yard looks a bit deserted.

Su Wensong was afraid that Lin Chuxia would feel superstitious, so he did not specifically recommend this courtyard.

Lin Chuxia looked around the yard inside and out, "What's the price for this yard?"

"It's not expensive to rent. The landlord also knows that his yard is shabby. It costs 80 yuan a year. He hopes to rent it for a minimum of two years. If I buy it, the lowest price is this number..." Su Wensong pointed up three fingers.

3,000 yuan!

Lin Chuxia looked at the beams and windows of the house. The house was a little broken. It could still be used after some repairs, but there would still be hidden dangers in long-term use.

The price of 3,000 yuan is not expensive.

The housing market has just been opened. There are few people selling houses and even fewer people buying houses right now, so the prices are kept so low.

After two years, when people became aware of buying houses, especially when the houses in the staff quarters were converted from public to private, the price of a room in such a small courtyard was basically 1,000 yuan, which was not something that ordinary people could afford.

Seeing her cautious look, Su Wensong asked tentatively, "Are you planning to buy this yard?"

Lin Chuxia came out of the room, closed the door casually, and clapped her hands, "I do have this plan," but I'm just short of money.

"When will the owner leave?"

"The owner of the house came here to hold an anniversary celebration for his old man and to deal with the house. He will stay for three days at most. He has work to do there."

Lin Chuxia nodded, "Go find the owner and negotiate the price. If you want to buy it, can you lower the price? Can you give me two more days? I'll think of a way to raise some money."

"Going to borrow money?"

Although he knew that this was a bit abrupt, Su Wensong also knew Lin Chuxia's situation.

Born in a peasant family, her husband works in another place. Although she gets a salary, how much can a worker get these days?
3,000 yuan is not a small amount. A worker would save for nearly 10 years without food or drink. An average family cannot afford this.

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What's more, the investment for opening the store was not small. He vaguely knew that Lin Chuxia had taken out all her family savings at that time.

"That's about it, let's go back first."

Lin Chuxia returned to the store and asked Sun Bingnan to go to the butcher's shop to buy a pair of offal ribs, and then wash them in the yard.

Su Wensong went straight to the landlord. After finishing his business, he returned to the bun shop and saw Lin Chuxia cleaning a pile of offal in the yard and preparing to cook food.

Sun Bingnan pulled aside and asked, "Boss, have you been working on this?"

"Ah," Sun Bingnan nodded, not understanding why, "Didn't we say that our bun shop would sell cooked food?"

It was not the time to sell cooked food, so Su Wensong asked him to go do his work and went to look for Lin Chuxia.

Lin Chuxia had just cleaned the drain and flushed the ground.

Seeing Su Wensong coming back, he smiled and pointed to a basin of raw offal water, "You're back just in time, help me take this to the kitchen."

The pot they use to steam buns in the kitchen is a big pot.

Su Wensong bent down and brought a large basin of water to the back kitchen. While watching Lin Chuxia put the meat into the pot in an orderly manner, he said, "The landlord has reduced the price by another 200 yuan. 2800 cannot be lower. We are given 5 days at most."

Lin Chuxia threw the last handful of seasoning into the pot. "Five days is enough," she looked at Su Wensong. "If we can't make money in five days, we can only rent it."

She just did the math and found that the bun shop had been open for more than 20 days and had a revenue of nearly 1,000 yuan.

It's almost the end of the month and I have to pay my employees' salaries. Also, making cooked food requires a certain amount of investment, and running the bun shop also requires capital turnover.

By this calculation, there is a gap of at least two thousand.

Su Wensong pursed his lips and thought about where he could go to borrow some money for her. After thinking it over, he realized that he had no relatives after returning from the countryside for so many years.

Lin Chuxia put the meat in the stew pot, asked Su Wensong to watch, and went out.

She went straight to the bank.

Su Wensong was right. She did plan to borrow money from the bank and take out a loan to buy a house.

The loan for buying a house nowadays is not a mortgage loan, it is simply borrowing money from the bank.

Lin Chuxia had walked this path in her previous life, so she had a certain understanding of the bank loan procedures.

However, the loan in her previous life was taken out several years later, and in case there were any changes, she came to confirm it.

Today's loans are all mortgage loans, which require not only collateral but also a guarantor, who must be a public official.

When you cannot pay back the money, either the mortgaged items will be auctioned off or the money will be directly deducted from the guarantor's salary.

Nowadays, all workers have stable jobs and a succession system. This move by the bank is definitely a double insurance and a sure-win business.

Lin Chuxia felt relieved when she came out of the bank. The steamed bun shop met the mortgage requirements, and the next step was to find a guarantor.

When I returned to the bun shop, I could smell the aroma of pork from a long distance away. The meat was almost cooked, but since I was going to eat it myself, I could cook it a little higher.

Sun Lanlan saw her coming back, and quickly served the last customer, then ran after her, "Chuxia, are we selling meat today? Just now several customers asked if we had any new products, and I told them that we would sell cooked food in the future."

(End of this chapter) Chapter 54 He doesn't care about face.

Lin Chuxia gave her a thumbs up in appreciation, "As expected of my sister, you are smart. If someone asks you, just tell him, but I won't sell it today. Let them wait for good news on when to sell it."

Sun Lanlan was like a primary school student who had received a compliment. She almost jumped up and down on the spot. "Yeah, good."

She learned a lot working in the store during the past two days.

She doesn't want to be as capable as her sisters, but she wants to do her job well and be a good assistant to her sisters like Brother Su.

Of course, for now, I still have to do my job well, look after the bun shop, and take good care of every customer.

This was also the spirit of the meeting that Lin Chuxia conveyed to them on the first day of work.

Sun Lanlan still remembers how she felt at that time. Looking at the sisters who grew up with her, and hearing them say things that she had never heard of before and which were so powerful, she felt that her sisters were glowing.

She thought she had never seen the world, but on the way home from work on the first day, her third brother kept talking to her about how she should work hard with Lin Chuxia. It was a blessing for her and their Sun family to be on good terms with Lin Chuxia. They should learn more, see more, and do more in the store in the future. No matter what happened, they, as Lin Chuxia's family, would shoulder it with her.

Sun Lanlan knew that the charm of a sister was not only for her, but also for her third brother and everyone in the store.

Lin Chuxia didn't know about the psychological changes of Sun Lanlan and his third brother. Seeing that the time was almost up, she took out the meat and let it dry for a while. Then she packed it into several food bags and put the food bags into the bag.

Black leather bag. The word "capital" is printed on the lower left corner. It is a standard travel accessory in this era.

After packing my things, I washed my face with tap water, re-combed my hair, hung the bag on the handlebars of my bicycle, and ran straight to the vegetable market.

She arrived at the right time. Li Jian was about to take his rice bowl to the cafeteria to get food. When he opened the door, he saw Lin Chuxia coming towards him.

Seeing her wearing a white shirt with small floral patterns and a pair of black pants today, although not as formal as the one she wore on the day the bun shop opened, she looked more capable than usual. She jokingly asked, "You're dressed like you're on a business trip. Why are you here?"

Lin Chuxia parked her bicycle in front of the office door and took out a bag of cooked food from her bag. "I plan to increase the sales of cooked food in my store. I made a pot today. I don't know how it tastes. Can you help me taste it and see if there is a market for it?"

"So good, you came all the way here just to let me give you a taste?"

Li Jian was a little bit skeptical. Based on his understanding of this woman, she was the kind of person who would not come to the temple without a reason.

Even though he thought so, he still let her into the office.

Everyone has gone to eat now, and there is no one in the office.

Lin Chuxia smacked her lips, "You, what's the relationship between us? We've been dealing with each other since I started selling vegetables. At that time, you saw that it was not easy for a woman like me to sell vegetables, so you took care of me. I know you are a good person, and others would do the same, but for me, this is a great favor. Even if I don't sell vegetables now, I can't forget your kindness."

Li Jian scratched his ears and said, "Why don't I dare to listen to what you said?"

"Hey, which one is your desk?" Lin Chuxia didn't bother with him about this issue.

"It's the one next to you," Li Jian walked over, took the meat and put it in the cabinet of the desk.

No matter what you say or what you argue about, you still have to eat the meat.

What's more, facing this woman, even if he doesn't eat this piece of meat, he has to do whatever the other party is supposed to do.

Lin Chuxia just noticed the rice bowl in his hand, "Did I delay you from going to the canteen to get food? Forget it, let's go to the state-owned restaurant to eat."

Li Jian wanted to laugh out loud and threw the rice bowl on the table. "Okay, I'll treat you today."

"That won't work. I'm the one who delayed your meal. This guest has to be my treat."

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The two of them walked out of the office one after the other. Lin Chuxia pushed her bicycle again. Li Jian noticed that the bag on her handlebars was still bulging, but he only glanced at it and then looked away.

Sometimes Lin Chuxia even admired her luck. After they had walked a few steps, a man came over on the road. It was the manager of the vegetable station.

Of course, Lin Chuxia knew him, but he didn't know Lin Chuxia, but wasn't there Li Jian next to her?
Li Jian would naturally greet the stationmaster when he saw him, and Stationmaster Yang nodded slightly to him. They were colleagues and superiors, so that was enough.

Just as he was about to pass by the two people, he heard the girl next to Li Jian call out softly, "Brother, this is the Station Master Yang you always talk about."

Li Jian felt his forehead twitch twice. Before he could react, Lin Chuxia had already introduced herself to Stationmaster Yang. "Hello, Stationmaster Yang. I am Li Jian's cousin. I often hear my brother mention you at home. He said that you have great ambitions and are as gentle as water in life and as strong as a mountain in work. You are the person he admires the most."

Li Jian on the side, "..."

I'm not, I didn't, I didn't say anything.

Yang Shulin was not overwhelmed by Lin Chuxia's sweet words. He looked at Li Jian with a pair of sharp eyes.

He was in his fifties, and although he was only the manager of a vegetable market, he held an important position in the planned economy era.

The momentum brought by being in a high position for a long time is not weak.

Li Jian muttered to himself that he should not have gone out with this bastard if he had known. He put on a smile and said, "Stationmaster Yang, my cousin is young, please don't worry about it." Then he turned around and gave a fake lecture, "Why are you saying all this in front of Stationmaster Yang?" He didn't care about his face.

Lin Chuxia looked innocent, "Why, can't I tell you?"

Stationmaster Yang only wanted to confirm who this girl he had never met was, and he would not embarrass them. "It's okay."

The smile on Lin Chuxia's face was so genuine, "I knew that Stationmaster Yang wouldn't bother with us. Stationmaster Yang, I'm from Qinjia Village. If my mother knew that I met Stationmaster Yang, she would be very proud. By the way, brother, please give Stationmaster Yang a taste of the cooked food that my mother asked Second Aunt to bring," she said as she took out a bag of cooked food from her bag and stuffed it into Li Jian's hand.

Li Jian felt that the cooked food was a little hot, but at this point he couldn't say anything else, "Stationmaster Yang, I made it at home, please don't be disgusted."

Lin Chuxia chimed in, "Yes, it's homemade and clean. Stationmaster Yang, please try it."

The contents of each bag of Lin Chuxia are almost the same: pig heart, pig liver, pig head and braised spareribs.

Yang Shulin thought the things looked like they were home-made, and there was even steam coming out of the bag, as if it was warm.

Besides, no one would give pig's head as a gift, so he took it.

"Thank you, Xiao Li, I didn't expect you had such a cousin," the little girl was quite smart.

From Qinjia Village, are they vegetable farmers?

Li Jian thought to himself: Yes, the genes are not on the same gene chain. Not only you can't think of it, but I can't think of it either.

After watching Stationmaster Yang leave, Li Jian hurriedly pulled Lin Chuxia out. They couldn't let this old lady bother people in the vegetable station anymore.

When he arrived at the state-owned restaurant, he was still nervous. "Tell me, why did you provoke the stationmaster? You don't know how strict our stationmaster is." His hands were shaking when he served the cooked food, for fear that the stationmaster would not accept it.

(End of this chapter) Chapter 55 If He Believes, He Will Be Idiot

Of course Lin Chuxia knew what kind of person Stationmaster Yang was. He was serious, rigid, and took his work seriously. He was the most typical upright person of this era.

A red heart faces the sun, burning its energy to contribute to the revolutionary cause.

However, due to the changes, the vegetable station gradually declined, and all his ambitions were ultimately wasted.

In her previous life, she and Li Guangyuan worked as vegetable vendors, and knew a lot about the situation at the vegetable station. Naturally, she also knew a lot about Stationmaster Yang's deeds.

Lin Chuxia has always believed that opportunities are given to those who are prepared. Moreover, connections are the ladder to success. For a grassroots like her, if she wants connections, she has to rely on her face.

It was because of this that she was able to carve out a smooth path under such difficult conditions in her previous life.

But he looked innocent, "Just think of it as me really worshipping Station Master Yang."

Li Jian rolled his eyes. He would be a fool if he believed it.

The state-owned restaurant served braised fish and braised spareribs today. Lin Chuxia ordered one of each and had plain noodles for the main course.

Li Jian was still worried after eating, "You came to see me today, are you really okay?"

"Brother, you are being a little polite, aren't you? I just want you to try the cooked food and give me some advice. If Stationmaster Yang has any opinions or suggestions, it would be even better if you can help me collect them."

"Shut up," and she wanted him to go find Stationmaster Yang.

Li Jian decided not to discuss this topic with her anymore. He picked up a piece of fish and chatted while picking out the bones.

"Speaking of Stationmaster Yang, he is indeed a good stationmaster of our station. You don't know that there are too many vegetables in the second half of this year. The vegetable station can't ship out the vegetables it collects. Hundreds of kilograms of vegetables are rotting in the warehouse. Our people have privately said that they will not collect them anymore. They work so hard but in the end they can't sell them and still have to put in the money. If this continues, the vegetable station will close sooner or later. But Stationmaster Yang said that because of the excessive vegetable production, many vegetable farmers are counting on the vegetable station to deliver their vegetables. If the vegetable station doesn't collect them, the farmers' work this year will really be in vain..."

Seeing that he sounded quite sad, Lin Chuxia discussed with him, "Should I get you a bottle of wine?"

In one sentence, Li Jian's defense was broken.

He burst into laughter and looked at her with helplessness and resentment.

Lin Chuxia just doesn't like a grown man to be sad and gloomy. It's no big deal. Just solve the problem when there is difficulty.

"Your vegetable station is still only supplying the supply points in Ancheng County?"

"It's about the same. In addition to the supply points, there are also canteens in some units and factories. But now that the market has been liberalized, the vegetables at the supply points can't be sold, so many points have been cancelled."

If the canteens of various units did not require invoices for reimbursement of vegetables purchased, I probably wouldn't come to their vegetable station to order food.

"Then have you ever thought that after the market is liberalized, things like vegetables may have regional characteristics?"

Li Jian was slightly stunned.

Of course he knew that vegetables have regional characteristics. For example, cabbage is only available in the north, but people in the south don't like to eat cabbage.

During the market economy period, when cabbages from the north were transferred to the south, they could not be sold in large quantities. A cabbage weighing ten pounds per head was considered too much for one person, and in the end, the money was not enough to cover the travel expenses.

But he felt that this was not what Lin Chuxia meant.

"Tell me what you think."

Lin Chuxia's view was very simple. When the land was first distributed to the farmers, many of them did not have a systematic plan for farming.

When they were in the production team, they just planted whatever they were told to do, which made these people not know how to use their brains. When they were farming, they would just plant what others were planting, and when they saw what others were doing that was making money, they would just follow suit.

Just like the beans were sold at a good price in the first half of this year, but no one wanted them in the second half.

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This situation is caused by a small area. If we break through these small areas, won't the market be balanced? If
the beans in Ancheng County are not cheap, how about the nearby Dacheng County and Yongqing County? If that doesn't work, how about the prefecture-level cities or even provincial cities with large populations?

For so many years, the model of the food station has been that others come to hand in the food and pull the food. If we change from being passive to being active, won't we seize the market?
Li Jian suddenly realized it and didn't even bother to eat. "What you said is absolutely feasible. Why didn't I think of it?"

Seeing how excited he was, Lin Chuxia knew in her heart that the matter was not difficult, it was just that people of their age had not expected it.

Sometimes, we feel that it is difficult to take a step forward, not because the environment restricts us, but because the old thinking concepts have become shackles on the road to progress, making us like prisoners, deeply trapped and unable to extricate ourselves. This is the prisoner's mentality.

When a person's thinking becomes rigid, he becomes ignorant.

Of course, what Lin Chuxia said was mostly based on what she saw in her previous life.

At that time, whether it was vegetables or fruits, transportation between the north and the south was convenient, and there was sufficient supply in all regions.

When thinking about transportation, we cannot help but think of Qin Yang and others who have contributed to the country's infrastructure.

"You really helped me a lot. You don't know that the vegetable station has been focusing on this recently," Li Jian was a little excited. He could imagine what kind of changes would happen to the vegetable station if he organized these ideas into a plan and submitted it.

Webmaster Yang is a man who gets things done and he will definitely see the feasibility and prospects of this plan.

"Eat first, the noodles will become clumpy in a while," Lin Chuxia reminded.

Li Jian smiled and shook his head, "Sister, listening to your words is worth ten years of study. I don't know how to thank you."

Lin Chuxia looked up, "Brother Li, do you really want to thank me?"

The smile on Li Jian's face suddenly froze. He slowly raised his head and saw Lin Chuxia smiling brightly, which made his heart beat fast.

On the road leading to the vegetable market, Li Jian glanced at the woman pushing a bicycle beside him and said unhappily, "I've already promised you what to do, why are you still following me?"

He knew that Lin Chuxia was a woman he could never afford to offend. She looked innocent, but who knew how many traps she had set for him.

If you are not careful, you will fall into her trap.

It would take him seven or eight years without eating or drinking to earn a bank guarantee of 3,000 yuan.

Lin Chuxia didn't care about his attitude at all. "I'll go to the vegetable market again and order some cooked food for Brother Wang. It was you, Brother Li, who helped me get to know Brother Wang. You know that I am a person who is grateful for what I have done for you."

Li Jian twitched his lips and sneered, "I don't know about repaying a favor, I just know you have a clever tongue. Please do as you please, I have to go back and rest for a while."

He needs to go back and think carefully about expanding sales channels and come up with a plan as soon as possible, otherwise his role as guarantor will be in vain.

"Okay, Brother Li, do whatever you want. Don't worry about me. By the way, please give this cooked food to Director Hu. As I said before, I know how to be grateful."

"Just shut up."

Li Jian took the bag of cooked food and didn't even want to look at her.

Lin Chuxia waved at his back and said, "I'll wait for good news from Brother Li."

Li Jian waved at her without even turning his head, showing great disgust.

(End of this chapter) Chapter 56 Are you giving me all your wife's money?

After the others left, Lin Chuxia went to the warehouse of the vegetable station where Wang Cheng was working.

After asking around there, they found Wang Ben himself and gave him the cooked food, using similar excuses as they had given to Li Jian.

Wang Cheng was not that cunning. He met the person through Li Jian's introduction and he always thought that Lin Chuxia and Li Jian were real relatives, so he just accepted the cooked food.

"Li Jian is so lucky to have a girl like you. Your buns taste so good, and your cold dishes are also delicious. I can't make the same dishes taste the same at home."

"That's hard to say. Brother Wang, do you have a pen here? I'll write something down for you and then ask my sister-in-law to make it according to what I write. The taste of the resulting cold dish should be pretty much the same," Lin Chuxia said generously.

Wang Cheng was happy now. "That's great. Wait, I'll get you a pen."

They work at the vegetable market, and the thing they have the most is vegetables. However, it would be a headache if the vegetables are not cooked well.

Lin Chuxia was waiting for him outside. Next to her was an empty warehouse filled with broken carts. Her eyes fell on the pile of broken carts, and it seemed that there were a few more.

Wang Cheng moved quickly and took a pen and paper.

When Lin Chuxia heard his footsteps, she naturally withdrew her gaze, took the paper and pen with a smile, and began to write down the seasonings needed for the cold dish and some precautions.

This does not require any technical skills or difficulty. The reason why homemade cold dishes don't taste good is usually because there are not enough seasonings.

"Oh, do you need to put sugar in this salad? And this, we never put MSG in our cooking."

"These are all for flavor enhancement. You can add a small amount. Go back and ask your sister-in-law to try it according to this method. If there is anything you are still unclear about, ask me again. You can also ask your sister-in-law to try it in my store. Sometimes cooking is like this. You always feel that something is missing. After eating it twice, you will figure it out."

Wang Cheng also agreed readily. He was a straightforward man and he liked Lin Chuxia's straightforward personality.

Seeing that Lin Chuxia had been looking at the cart in the warehouse, he couldn't help but ask, "Sister, do you still want a cart?"

"No," Lin Chuxia said with a smile, "I just feel it's a pity to see so many carts piled up here. It's so hard to buy a bicycle on the market now. I have two brothers and only one bicycle at home. If Brother Wang hadn't sold me a cart, it would have been difficult for me to go out and do things. I have Brother Wang's help. Those who don't have any connections can only shamelessly borrow from their neighbors."

Wang Cheng also said, "Who says it's not true? But who dares to touch public property? Each car has its own account. Even if it rots here, the account can't be messed up. I think it should have been dealt with long ago. The vegetable station didn't make any money this year. It's better to sell some assets and make some money."

"Brother Wang, what you said makes sense. By recycling waste, the vegetable market can earn money and meet the needs of people. But I think the leaders will see this point sooner or later. When the vegetable market wants to deal with this pile of junk, Brother Wang, think about your sister. You know I run a steamed bun shop, one cart is enough, and two carts are not too much."

"No problem. As long as the leader agrees, your brother Wang will reserve a good one for you first."

Wang Cheng didn't take this seriously at all.

To be honest, if Lin Chuxia came here for the cart today, he could have gotten her one for Li Jianhe's sake of cooking and giving him recipes, but their friendship would have ended there.

Holding a bag of cooked food and a menu, he touched his upper lip to his lower lip and opened his mouth to ask him to do something that violated the principle. Wang Cheng was straightforward, but not a fool.

Of course Lin Chuxia knew the limits. After finishing her work, she rode her bike back to the bun shop with an empty bag.

Su Wensong had been waiting in the bun shop. When no one was in the shop, he saw Lin Chuxia coming back and came over to greet her. "How's it going?"

I know that Lin Chuxia went to borrow money. I don't know how much she can borrow with that little cooked food.

"Come here for a moment."

He pulled Lin Chuxia to the backyard, checked to see if there was anyone around, took something out of his pocket and stuffed it into her hand.

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"This was given to me by my grandma. I don't know if it's worth much. See if you can find a way to dispose of it. It'll be worth whatever you can get for it. It can also help me out in an emergency."

Lin Chuxia looked at the small cloth bag in her hand and asked in confusion, "What?"

When he opened the cloth bag, he saw a jade bracelet with a lot of water inside, and he was immediately happy.

"You're giving me your wife's fortune? If I'm not mistaken, this is what Grandma Su asked you to give to her future granddaughter-in-law, right?"

Su Wensong's face flashed with an unnatural look, and his ears were a little red. "What wife or no wife? I haven't planned to get married yet. Now our store is short of money, so we have to deal with the emergency first. It's not convenient for me to use it with my status. You have more ways than me, so I'll leave it to you."

Lin Chuxia directly pulled his hand over and placed the bracelet in his palm, "This is a good thing, you keep it well and give it to your child's mother when the time comes. Don't worry about the money, it's already been taken care of."

Su Wensong didn't pay attention to her words "mother of the child" and opened his eyes wide in shock. "Is it solved? Have you borrowed the money to buy a house?"

"That's about it. I'll just have to wait for news in the next two days."

Although Li Jian agreed verbally, he would probably have to wait two days before taking the documents to the bank to go through the formalities.

She is not in a hurry.

If the suggestion of expanding the sales channel of the vegetable station is really adopted, Li Jian will naturally come to find her. At that time, it will be much better than following her to the bank to go through the formalities awkwardly.

Lin Chuxia's idea was right, and things happened faster than she expected. The next afternoon, Li Jian came to the store to find her with a briefcase.

There were no outsiders in the store, so Lin Chuxia joked with a smile, "Hey, Brother Li looks so happy, did he get a promotion?"

Li Jian smiled, did not deny it, and raised his chin, "Don't you want me to be your guarantor? Let's go before the bank closes."

Lin Chuxia raised her eyebrows. Was she right?
She believed that as long as Li Jian put forward reform suggestions according to what she said, it would definitely be useful. Even if there were some shortcomings, Stationmaster Yang would eat the cooked food he sent, so how could he not give him some face? But she didn't expect things to go so smoothly.

It seems that Li Jian is indeed capable, no wonder he became the director in his previous life.

Lin Chuxia didn't delay. She took the materials she had prepared and went to the bank with Li Jian.

All the materials were complete and the procedures were quick, and in less than half an hour, 3,000 yuan was handed to her through the window.

Lin Chuxia put the money into her bag. Li Jian looked at her and licked his teeth. "Why do you feel like this is the money I earned from selling my body?"

Lin Chuxia smiled and said as she walked out, "How can that be possible? Brother Li is worth more than this. Let's go. I'll treat you tonight. You can choose the place."

Li Jian waved his hand, "Forget it. I'm afraid that if I eat your meal, I'll lose half my life again."

Lin Chuxia smiled cunningly, "How about Brother Li treat me? You have to treat me when you get promoted, right?"

This hit the nail on the head, Li Jian smiled somewhat complacently...

(End of this chapter) Chapter 57 The House is Finally in Hand

"It hasn't been decided yet, but I submitted the proposal I wrote yesterday. This morning, Station Yang talked to me and approved of my proposal. He gave me full responsibility for the rest of the work, and the power in my hands has increased a little bit."

Now that you have all the power, why should you care about your position? It's only a matter of time.

Speaking of which, Li Jian felt that Lin Chuxia was really his benefactor. He had been working at the vegetable station for four or five years and had always been on the front line until he met Lin Chuxia. A few words from her helped him get a small position, and now he was personally named by Station Yang.

This is different from the previous promotion. Yang personally orders it. Even if he still sits in the original position, his status in the vegetable station is different.

What's more, the task at hand is a major one for the vegetable station. If he succeeds, his next position will definitely not be low.

After hearing this, Lin Chuxia understood what was going on. Seeing that he still had something else to do, she didn't waste any more of his time.

There was no time left today, so Lin Chuxia found a deserted place and used her bag to put the money into the space.

She doesn't rely on the space to live, but she still wants to use this convenience to reduce risks.

The next morning, after finishing the business of the steamed bun shop, Lin Chuxia took Su Wensong to find the landlord and went to the Housing Management Office to go through the transfer procedures.

The name on the title deed was the man's father's. During this period, some other procedures were completed, and the transfer procedures were not completed until the afternoon.

After leaving the Housing Management Office with the title deed with the changed owner, Lin Chuxia breathed a sigh of relief.

After a few days of hard work, I finally got the house.

The two of them didn't eat much at noon, and now that they had finished their work, they went straight back to the bun shop.

Before I reached the door of the bun shop, I saw a wandering figure under the big tree opposite the bun shop from afar.

Lin Chuxia handed the bag to Su Wensong, gestured to him to keep quiet, tiptoed behind the man, raised her hand and patted him gently, "Hi, old man."

"Oh, you little bitch, you're going to scare me to death."

Mr. He's beard stood up and he stared at her.

Lin Chuxia looked the old man up and down. Even though she had known him for such a long time, the old man had always been wearing dusty, patched clothes, which she didn't know how long it had been since he had washed them.

Today, not only is his outfit free of patches, it is also clean. If you look closely, you can see that his hair and beard are also well-groomed.

"Grandpa, you are dressed so nicely today. Are you attracted to some old lady?" He covered his mouth as if he had suddenly realized something. "No wonder you look so sneaky. This is not good..."

Mr. He's beard curled even more, he was angry.

"You little rascal, you have no respect for your elders, what old lady, you are sneaky... You need to be disciplined."

He put his hands behind his back, snorted coldly, and walked towards the bun shop.

Lin Chuxia smiled, winked at Su Wensong and raised her chin. Su Wensong smiled helplessly and shook his head.

There were no customers in the bun shop at this time, so the old man found a table in the middle and sat down steadily.

Seeing Lin Chuxia coming in, he said directly, "Girl, don't you want to recognize me as your master? Come on, Wensong, go call your grandmother and let her be the witness."

Not only Lin Chuxia, but even Su Wensong didn't expect this.

He knew more about Mr. He's situation than Lin Chuxia did. The fact that the old man took the initiative to accept Lin Chuxia as his apprentice showed that he was ready to move on.

"Oh, I'll go right away."

Lin Chuxia stopped Su Wensong, approached Mr. He and asked with a smile, "How did you come to your senses? You haven't come to the bun shop these few days, and I thought you were scared away. It turns out you weren't scared. Are you going to prepare for the apprenticeship ceremony?"

Mr. He looked proud and said, "Why, you won't become my disciple without the apprenticeship gift? Are you trying to regret stopping the Su family kid? Then I guess I made a mistake in choosing him. I'm leaving now."

After saying that, he was about to leave angrily, but Lin Chuxia grabbed him.

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"How can that be? You seem so stingy. I don't think so. Since I am becoming your disciple, I have to be more formal. I will cook for you myself and prepare a few delicious dishes. I will also prepare a bottle of wine. Grandma Su will be the witness. Everyone in the bun shop will come to watch the ceremony. I, Lin Chuxia's master, must be respectable."

Mr. He's expression finally eased, and he looked a little unnatural. "That... that's not necessary. Now is a new society, and those things are no longer popular. Just give me two more glasses of apprenticeship wine."

"No problem. Would you like to sit in the store for a while or go chat with Grandma Su? I'll make you something delicious. Is there anything you want to eat?"

Lin Chuxia felt that this old man was really easy to please, and the more such a person was, the softer his heart was.

Perhaps this is why he committed suicide in the despair of losing his loved ones in his previous life.

Mr. He waved his hand casually, "It's all right, it's up to you."

"I see. You like to eat meat."

"Stinky girl..."

Mr. He walked towards the backyard while cursing with a stern face, but he couldn't keep the smile off his face.

"Boss, congratulations," Su Wensong congratulated first.

Lin Chuxia was indeed happy. "Today is a double happiness. Let's go to the butcher shop to see if they have spare ribs or pork elbows. Then buy a fish. If there are any fresh seafood items, let's buy some as well."

After instructing Su Wensong, she said to the three people working in the kitchen, "Lanlan, Aunt Sun, Third Brother, finish the work. We'll close early today."

Sun Lanlan ran out first, "What's wrong, Chuxia? Is there something wrong?"

"Something good has happened. I am going to recognize my master. Let's have some fun tonight."

Aunt Sun came over and asked, "Do you really want to accept that weird old man as your master?"

She also sold buns at the train station and knew Mr. He. In their eyes, he was just a weird old man with some mental problems.

Lin Chuxia nodded.

"Oh, if it weren't for the kindness of Boss Lin, I heard that he was just an old man living alone."

Lin Chuxia didn't explain anything. Since Mr. He didn't want to be a doctor anymore, he probably didn't want others to know his identity.

She took Mr. He as her master without expecting anything in return. It was enough as long as the old man could have a spiritual sustenance and enjoy his old age.

If some regrets could be avoided, it would be worth her living this life again.

Lin Chuxia cooked dinner herself, and she prepared braised pork elbow, braised spareribs, steamed fish, blanched shrimps, and several other main dishes, as well as a few home-cooked dishes.

The table was set up in the Su family's courtyard. The bun shop didn't make many buns in the afternoon, so it closed early.

Just as a few people gathered around the table, someone knocked on the door of the bun shop.

"I'll go take a look," Sun Lanlan said as she stood up.

Lin Chuxia nodded, "Go ahead, tell them to take a half-day break today and open as normal tomorrow."

We closed early today, so it's inevitable that some old customers will ask about it.

The steamed bun shop had a door facing the street. When Sun Lanlan opened it, she saw a uniformed policeman standing outside, raising his hand as if he was about to knock on the door again.

"Hello, the bun shop is closed for half a day today. If you want to buy buns, please come back tomorrow. We will be open as usual tomorrow."

Sun Hao looked at the unfamiliar girl and smiled, "I don't want to buy buns. I'm looking for my mother."

(End of this chapter) Chapter 58: Become a Disciple

Sun Hao was not short, about 1.75 meters tall, and looked quite smart in his police uniform. When he smiled, his little fangs were exposed. Sun Lanlan's heartbeat suddenly accelerated for some reason.

"Where is your mom?"

It's also strange. It's the police officers who help children find their mothers, but why is he, a big police officer, talking about finding his mother?

Sun Hao responded, "My mother is Aunt Sun from the steamed bun shop. Has she come back yet? I was passing by and saw that the steamed bun shop closed early today, so I came to ask what happened."

"Oh, Aunt Sun, she didn't reply..."

Lin Chuxia heard the noise outside and shouted, "Lanlan, let Public Security Sun come in, so we can have some fun together."

Upon hearing this, Aunt Sun also called out to her son, "You came at the right time. Boss Lin is going to worship his master today. Do you have any money with you? This is a great event, so you have to give him a red envelope."

She was able to get this job now because of the relationship between her son and Lin Chuxia. She would definitely ask her son to help her gain favor with Boss Lin if there was a chance.

She knew that her reputation was not as good as her son's.

Sun Hao looked at my mother in surprise. My mother is a very stingy person. Let alone asking him to pay, even if he wants to contribute to the group with his colleagues, I have to ask for a long time.

Now, look what's going on. I've already paid for her last month's salary, and she just got paid yesterday, and now she's trying to fleece him again?

Although he thought so, his men were not slow and gave ten yuan to Aunt Sun, and she naturally stayed.

Grandpa He and Grandma Su sat at the top seats, Lin Chuxia sat next to Grandpa He, followed by Sun Lanlan, Aunt Sun, Sun Hao, Third Brother Sun, and Su Wensong next to Grandma Su.

Eight people sat around a large table.

The man poured white wine and the woman poured a small glass of champagne.

Lin Chuxia personally poured a glass for Mr. He, and stopped Sun Lanlan's hand from pouring her a glass of champagne, and raised the bottle of white wine.

"Today is my day to become a disciple, so I will drink this."

Sun Lanlan's eyes widened. "Chu Xia, when did you learn to drink white wine?"

The two grew up together, when had they ever seen her drink white wine?
Lin Chuxia had never drunk it at this moment, but she had drunk a lot in her previous life, so she knew her own limits. "Don't worry about whether you have drunk it before or not. Master said that today, offering him two more glasses of wine is considered a gift for becoming a disciple, and this gift must be in place."

As she spoke, she took out three wine glasses, poured three glasses of white wine, stood up and said to everyone present, "First of all, thank you all for coming to bear witness. I, Lin Chuxia, would like to take Master He as my teacher."

He raised his glass and said to Mr. He, "Master, your disciple toasts to you."

He drank three glasses of wine in a row from a six-cent wine cup, tilting his head back to show his sincerity.

Old Master He originally thought that he would just let this girl offer him a cup of tea in front of Old Madam Su, but he didn't expect that not only did she carefully prepare a large table of delicious food, but she also invited so many people to be witnesses. Most importantly, the three glasses of wine made his eyes hot.

"Okay, okay…"

After hearing three "good"s in a row, Mr. He trembled and was unable to speak.

He is an old man living alone, how could he deserve to be treated like this by a good child?

He admitted that when he ate Lin Chuxia's buns, he felt a little bit dependent on her. His life was too lonely and no one cared about his existence or his life or death.

Her appearance is like a ray of light in the darkness.

But when Grandma Su asked him to take her as his apprentice, he backed off again. He had made the painful decision a long time ago, so there was no way he would waver.

As a result, these few days, when he was in that yard, his heart was no longer as peaceful as before.

After touching the warmth, he began to fear the cold and wanted to get closer to that warmth.

Old Master He looked at the people at the table, at the old friends smiling at him, at the young smiling faces, at Lin Chuxia smiling and calling him Master...

I finally understood why Grandma Su made an exception for Lin Chuxia.

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Mr. He lowered his head, trying to hide his emotions by drinking.

Seeing him drinking, Grandma Su said, "You are old, why are you still drinking like a youngster?"

Old Master He wiped his mouth and said, "I'm happy. Don't worry. Even if you get drunk today, my apprentice will take care of you. It won't be your fault."

Grandma Su was speechless when she saw how he was showing off, but she also thought of the time when they were together when they were young. He had the same personality and was a very proud person.

Lin Chuxia peeled two shrimps and said, "Grandma Su is right. I will definitely take care of you, but if you feel uncomfortable, you will have to bear it yourself, right? Eat a shrimp to wash down the wine. Don't drink like this for the next glass."

"Look, look, I just recognized it and I'm in charge of it," he said with a smile in his eyes.

The others also raised their glasses to congratulate. Lin Chuxia and Mr. He took a sip with everyone and then started eating.

Lin Chuxia is a good cook, there were no outsiders present, and it was rare to have such a table full of delicious food, so everyone enjoyed the meal very much.

Knowing that the yard has been bought and that it can be renovated in the next few days to increase the cooked food business, everyone is very confident.

A few days ago, Lin Chuxia didn't send out some of the lungs, large intestines and small intestines that she cooked, and left them for the people in the store to enjoy. The taste was so delicious that everyone who ate it exclaimed.

Aunt Sun picked up a piece of pork elbow with chopsticks and gave it to her son. "You are in for a treat today."

Before the meat was put into the bowl in front of Sun Hao, a pair of chopsticks put a piece of pork ribs on it.

Sun Lanlan frantically took back her chopsticks and explained, "I saw that the ribs were far away, and I was afraid that he couldn't reach them."

Auntie Sun had known Sun Lanlan for a long time and liked this child very much. She knew that she was as enthusiastic as Lin Chuxia, so she smiled and said, "Hey, he's a big boy with long arms and long hands. Don't worry about him. Just eat well."

Sun Lanlan responded, and wanted to pick up a piece of pork ribs for Aunt Sun, "This is far away from you."

Lin Chuxia looked at the harmonious group of people over there, then looked at Sun Lanlan's rosy face, her eyes flashing...

The apprenticeship banquet ended very late and everyone was well fed and well drunk.

Although several people tried to stop him, Mr. He was still a little drunk, so Grandma Su asked Su Wensong to send Mr. He back home.

Everyone was worried about Lin Chuxia going home alone, so Sun Bingnan volunteered to take her home.

There is no moon tonight and the sky is a little dark, especially the road without street lights is pitch black.

Sun Bingnan and Sun Lanlan have to walk at night almost every day these days, carrying flashlights. Lin Chuxia follows them. After walking for a while, they feel it is too inconvenient so they just push their bicycles.

"We'll find someone to clean up the newly bought yard in the next few days. The house over there is a bit run-down. When it's done, you and Lanlan can move in. It will save you from running back home every day."

Daqingshan Village is nearly 10 kilometers away from the county seat. It is too inconvenient for them to go out early and come back late in the catering business. She can't bear to see her sisters work so hard.

"That's great," Sun Lanlan said, looking a little annoyed after running around these days.

Sun Bingnan also said, "That's great. You don't know that I worry most about getting up early. This way I can sleep an extra hour or so."

"Then let's put it this way. You should tell Aunt Sun and don't let your family worry about you," Lin Chuxia reminded.

Sun Bingnan understood immediately, "Don't worry, if Lanlan goes out to work alone, my mother will really be worried. With me here, I can rent a house and my mother will be fine."

This was also the reason why Lin Chuxia asked Sun Lanlan to call his third brother.

As the two were talking, a beam of light flashed towards them from the front.

(End of this chapter) 2024-08-04

Chapter 59: Sadness
"Is that you, sister-in-law?" Qin Han's voice.

I guess she came home late today and her family must be worried.

"Brother, it's me."

There was no need to waste the Sun siblings' time if someone from the family came to pick them up. Lin Chuxia turned to the siblings and said, "Brother Qin Yang is here to pick me up. You two should go back quickly and be careful on the way."

"Okay, let's go then."

Sun Bingnan turned his bicycle around and took Sun Lanlan in another direction.

The flashlight flickered, and along with the clanking sound of the bicycle, it slowly moved away. Qin Han also came to Lin Chuxia, looked at the dark figure in the distance and asked, "Did someone send you back?"

"Yeah, I came back late today because they were worried about me being alone," Lin Chuxia told the truth.

Qin Han frowned in the darkness, "That Su...Su what song?"

"Not him."

Qin Han gave the flashlight to Lin Chuxia. He followed her one meter behind, his brows furrowed.

It was clearly a man from the voice, who else could it be if not Su?
Lin Chuxia didn't notice Qin Han's reaction, thinking of what she had done in the past two days, and continued, "With the two new people in the store, I plan to add a cooked food item to sell, so that the original staff will be insufficient."

"oh."

Qin Han responded with a "I understand". There was another man beside his sister-in-law.

No, probably more than one.

So sad!

Lin Chuxia returned home, thanked Qin Han, said hello to Qin's father and mother, and then went back to her room.

She was very happy today. Seeing Mr. He so happy tonight, she hoped that he would never go down that desperate path again in his life.

After coming out of the space after taking a shower, looking at the room that belonged to her and Qin Yang, she suddenly felt that she should write a letter to Qin Yang.

The fact that she took Mr. He as her teacher was not a big deal, but it was not a small matter either. She should have informed him.

After writing about Mr. He, she also briefly talked about the situation in the store. Nothing else mattered. Qin Yang would always write about his daily work in every letter, so in return, she also wrote some.

Otherwise I really don't know what to write.

Lin Chuxia thought of the somewhat childish man and smiled.

When Lin Jiayi proposed that she marry Qin Yang, she went along with it, just wanting to escape from the Lin family.

Getting married is the only way to leave that home. Since she is going to get married, it doesn't matter who she marries. Qin Yang is not at home all year round, so it is more convenient for her to do her own things.

However, she did not expect that the Qin family was completely different from what she had imagined. They separated as soon as she entered the family. Her parents-in-law were reasonable, and her eldest brother and sister-in-law were easy to get along with. Now that the business was on the right track and growing step by step, she also recognized He Lao as her master...

Lin Chuxia just felt that the days were becoming more and more promising.

At the same time, Xiaoqingshan Li family.

Lin Jiayi dragged her tired body back home from the fields and collapsed directly on the kang.

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She already regretted going to work in the fields with Li Guangyuan. They had clearly agreed that she only had to lend a hand, but who knew that helping out would require her to go into the cornfield and work all day long.

But Li Guangyuan promised to find business after finishing this work. For the sake of a good life in the future, she could only grit her teeth and persevere.

"I have really married a rich lady. I have never seen a daughter-in-law who is so arrogant. She is even more arrogant than her mother-in-law. She waits for her mother-in-law to cook for her every day."

Just after resting for a while, the voice of Old Lady Li came from outside the window, and Lin Jiayi closed her eyes in annoyance.

Speaking of which, Old Lady Li is just as annoying as Qin Yang's sister-in-law. In her previous life, she was treated weirdly by Qin Yang's sister-in-law, and in this life, she has to deal with Old Lady Li as her mother-in-law.

Fortunately, Li Guangyuan was on her side and spoke for her everywhere. Thinking of this, Lin Jiayi felt balanced again.

I guess Lin Chuxia must be targeted in that family. Brother Qin Yang and his wife are both capable, but Lin Chuxia's abilities are not good enough in their eyes.

Qin Yang was not around, and there was no one to help talk to. Thinking back, this was how I lived in my previous life.

Old Mrs. Li's voice was heard outside again. Lin Jiayi was about to go out to retort when she saw Li Guangyuan pushing a bicycle into the yard from outside.

Old Mrs. Li immediately found her backbone and pulled Li Guangyuan, muttering something. After a while, Li Guangyuan pushed the door and entered the house.

Lin Jiayi turned over with her back to him and snorted coldly, "What did your mother complain to you about again?"

Li Guangyuan was helpless. "Look at you, why are you angry again? I haven't said anything yet."

Lin Jiayi sat up and looked at him. "What else do you want to say? You want me to work in the fields for a day and then come back to serve you, the old and the young, with food and drink? I tell you, forget it!"

"No, no, look at you. Why would I think that? My mom is just old. She's cooking outside at her age, and you're lying on the kang in the house. It's not appropriate for anyone to see you, right? My mom actually means well. She's afraid that outsiders will gossip about you. Next time this happens, you don't have to do anything. Just stay by the side."

"There won't be a next time." Lin Jiayi knew the consequences of staying with Old Lady Li. "Where have you been? Don't leave me behind next time. Let's go home together."

Originally, the two of them went to the fields and went home together during these days, and Mrs. Li wouldn't say anything.

Today Li Guangyuan insisted that he had something to do and asked her to come back first, which gave Old Lady Li an opportunity to take advantage of her.

"Is there anything else you have to do behind my back?"

When this matter was mentioned, Li Guangyuan became excited.

"Don't you want to start a business? I've been thinking about how to start a business these days, and finally I found a good business."

Lin Jiayi's eyes lit up when she heard this. "What business? Tell me quickly."

"Selling vegetables," Li Guangyuan raised his chin proudly.

Lin Jiayi frowned, "Selling vegetables? What kind of business is this?"

"Yes," Li Guangyuan said excitedly, as if he had discovered a great secret. "I'm telling you, Jiayi, don't underestimate the vegetable business. I've inquired about it. Ordinary vegetables are several cents cheaper in our farm than in the city night market. One kilogram of vegetables is two or three cents, 10 kilograms of vegetables is two or three cents, and 100 kilograms of vegetables is two or three yuan. If you calculate how much money you make in a month, it's higher than the wages of working workers."

Li Guangyuan became more and more excited as he spoke. "Even if I can't sell 100 kilograms a day, as long as I make one yuan a day, that's 30 yuan a month, which is equivalent to a worker's salary."

Lin Jiayi didn't want to sell vegetables. It was still a farmer's job after all. "Can't I do something else?"

"I think selling vegetables is a good idea. I know a lot about it and it doesn't require too much capital. Even if we can't sell them, we can still eat them ourselves. It's a sure-win business," he thought of the idea after racking his brains.

Seeing that Lin Jiayi was still not happy, he was afraid that she would ask for the capital back, so he coaxed her softly, "Now that the work in the field is almost done, let's try a small business first, and when we have more capital in the future, we can do a big business."

(End of this chapter) Chapter 60 I've never dreamed of this in my two lifetimes

Lin Jiayi thought about how Li Guangyuan also started a small business in his previous life and grew it up little by little. She didn't know what business Lin Chuxia and he started from, but looking at the Li family's conditions, they couldn't do any big business. Maybe they really started out by selling vegetables. Thinking of this, she nodded and said, "Then it's a deal. When you have the capital, you can do a big business."

"Of course, we will become richer and richer."

Lin Jiayi believed this because she had seen how rich Li Guangyuan was.

Thinking of something, he stretched out his hand and said, "Then return the money I gave you to me first. Thirty yuan is enough for the vegetable business. Leave the rest with me first. I just need to buy some cloth to make a cotton-padded jacket."

Li Guangyuan was slightly stunned when he heard this, and stretched out his hand to embrace her in his arms, "Jiayi, this is it, the vegetable business does not require much capital, and you can go to the county town every day in the future, so you must buy a bicycle. It happened that Li Ergou was willing to sell his bicycle to me, so I bought it."

Lin Jiayi's voice rose by two degrees, "Did you buy that bicycle outside from Li Ergou's house? How much did it cost?"

She recognized that bicycle. It was the one Li Guangyuan rode when he married her.

I thought it belonged to the Li family, but it was taken back by Li Ergou a while ago.

Just now, when Li Guangyuan pushed the bicycle back, she thought the work in the fields was done, and Li Guangyuan wanted to take her to the county town for a stroll, so he borrowed the bicycle.

We had agreed before that after applying fertilizer to the corn, I would accompany her to the city to buy cloth.

Li Guangyuan weakly held up a finger and said, "100 yuan."

"100 yuan?" Lin Jiayi stood up excitedly. "100 yuan to buy an old bicycle? Do you know how much a new bicycle costs?"

Li Guangyuan certainly knew, "Bicycles are not so easy to buy nowadays. We don't have any problems getting bicycle tickets. Even if it's a second-hand bicycle, many people are unwilling to sell it. Only because I have a good relationship with Li Ergou, his family is willing to sell the bicycle to me. I have finally found a way to make a fortune. I can't fail because of bicycles, right?"

Lin Jiayi looked reluctant, "Even if that's the case, you should still have 100 yuan in your hand, give me 70."

The betrothal gift given to her by the Li family was taken away by the two daughters of the Li family. She still hadn't found a new cotton-padded jacket. She had originally thought of waiting for Li Guangyuan to make money from his business before buying one. Now it was easier. The vegetable business didn't require much capital, so she first bought some cloth to make a new cotton-padded jacket.

Li Guangyuan's eyes flickered, and he coughed lightly, "Jiayi, this is what happened. When we got married, my family borrowed fifty yuan to get you a betrothal gift. A while ago, that family came to my house to collect the debt because they were in urgent need of money, so I paid them back first."

Lin Jiayi was really fed up with this. "Li Guangyuan, do you know what you are talking about? You actually used my money to fill the hole of your Li family? That was my dowry money, which I gave to you to start a business. You actually spent it on me without even discussing it with me?"

She pushed Li Guangyuan away, her eyes red with anger, "I don't care, you have to give me the money back now, not a penny less."

Li Guangyuan lowered his eyes to hide a trace of dissatisfaction, then raised his face again, looking pitiful again, and took Lin Jiayi's hand and placed it on his face.

"Jiayi, I know I was wrong in this matter. If you are angry, just slap me twice. I am incompetent and I still have to use your dowry money, but what can I do? I am my mother's only son, and she borrowed money for my wedding. If I don't pay it back, who will? I originally wanted to build up the business as soon as possible and use the money from the business to pay off the debt. Who knew that it would be such a coincidence that I ended up touching your dowry money. I am so incompetent."

He grabbed Lin Jiayi's hand and slapped himself hard.

Lin Jiayi retracted her hand. Her anger had mostly subsided when he admitted his mistake.

This was Mr. Li, who was admired and respected by everyone in his previous life. Now he was speaking nice words to her and begging for her forgiveness. Lin Jiayi had never dreamed of such a gap in her two lifetimes.

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His regard for her was far beyond her imagination.

Moreover, even though Li Guangyuan used her dowry money to repay the famine, it also showed that he was trustworthy and responsible for the entire family.

She had known these things for a long time. The reason why the Li family's business was so successful in their previous life was because of their good credit.

Li Guangyuan had been observing Lin Jiayi's expression. Seeing that she had relaxed, he quickly said, "I didn't tell you about the way to do business because I wanted to give you a surprise. Jiayi, I will definitely let you live a good life. In the future, all the money I make will be handed over to you. The financial power of our family must be handed over to you. Please forgive me this time."

After hearing this, the last bit of resentment in Lin Jiayi's heart disappeared, "I know you are a trustworthy person, but you should discuss everything with me."

Li Guangyuan hugged the man again and said, "I was wrong this time. I never treated you as an outsider in my heart, but I forgot to tell you. Don't be angry. Seeing you angry makes me feel worse than slapping me twice."

Lin Jiayi nestled in his arms, feeling sweet in her heart. She felt that she really shouldn't have bothered with him over 50 yuan. Thinking about Li Guangyuan's future achievements, what would 50 yuan mean?
Besides, Li Guangyuan valued him so much, which was much better than Qin Yang, a cold-blooded animal. What else could she be dissatisfied with?

Now that we have the place, the next thing to do is to put the prepared food on the agenda.

The yard was a bit shabby and needed some renovation. Since she was the owner of the yard, Lin Chuxia decided to renovate it all at once.

This is why she directly borrowed 3,000 yuan even though she had some savings.

The rent money plus the money she had on hand would be enough for her to get by.

Business is all about making money. How can you make money without money?
Su Wensong has experience. Lin Chuxia asked Sun Bingnan to hand over all the work of his bun shop and focus on the renovation of the courtyard.

It took her two days to replan the courtyard.

The roof of the main house was dilapidated and had several signs of leaks, so we rebuilt the roof directly and removed the earthen kang in the house. The four main rooms were turned into three rooms with one door and one room with a separate door. When the house develops in the future, this will be the layout of the processing workshop and office.

There were wing rooms on both sides of the yard. The wing room on the east side was arranged as staff dormitory, one room for men and one for women, and the wing room on the west side was used as a large kitchen.

Finally, the entire yard was covered with a simple shed so that even if the weather was bad, it would not affect production in the yard.

At the same time, a large stove was built in the yard, the water pipes and sewers needed to be repaved, and a special cleaning pool was required.

As I said, when running a restaurant, food hygiene must be ensured.

For this kind of meat, raw and cooked meat should be separated, and the waste water after raw meat processing should be discharged in time.

Although from Lin Chuxia's perspective in the future, this layout is still a bit simple, but it is already very good at that time.

While the courtyard was being renovated, the employees at the steamed bun shop also had a good time as they received their salaries.

(End of this chapter) Chapter 61: Comparing People Makes You So Jealous

Lin Chuxia sorted out everyone's salary the night before, bought red paper and made red envelopes.

There should be some sense of ceremony when the bun shop pays out wages for the first time.

When it was less busy after dinner, Lin Chuxia called people over.

It had been agreed that wages would be paid today, so Su Wensong was staying in the store at the moment.

He was the happiest among these people. He decorated the bun shop himself and bought everything in the shop one by one.

He witnessed the bun shop opening and getting on track, and it will also expand in the future.

Looking at Lin Chuxia who was surrounded in the middle, such a little woman was convincing, and Su Wensong couldn't help but sigh at his original decision.

In addition to Su Wensong, Sun Lanlan and Sun Bingnan were also very excited. They had just come to the bun shop for over a week and had never expected to get their salary. But Lin Chuxia said that their salary would be paid on this day of every month from now on, and they would be paid on the same days they had been there.

I couldn't even imagine getting paid within 10 days of working.

Lin Chuxia took out a pen and paper from her backpack and put it away. Seeing that everyone was present, her eyes fell on Aunt Sun who was absent-mindedly wiping the table with a rag not far away.

A smile flashed in her eyes, and she deliberately raised her voice and shouted, "Auntie Sun, it's time to pay the salary, don't you want to come and take a look?"

Upon hearing this, Aunt Sun paused and said embarrassedly, "I won't look at it." She quickened the pace of her hands, as if she was wiping the table seriously.

When she falsely accused Lin Chuxia, her son personally made the decision and ordered her to pay her back the entire first month's salary.

Thinking about what I did in the past, it would be fine if I didn't mention the salary, but once I mention it I feel ashamed.

Lin Chuxia seemed to have no idea what Aunt Sun was struggling with, and waved at her, "It's okay, come and have a look. Even if you can't get paid this month, there's still next month, right? Feel the atmosphere of getting paid in advance."

After she said that, Aunt Sun felt less embarrassed. She thought that Lin Chuxia didn't care about it. She had worked hard for the past month. It was just a month's salary. It didn't seem to be embarrassing.

He put down the rag and walked over, "Then let me take a look?"

"Come on, come on," Sun Lanlan also came over to pull Aunt Sun.

It's no wonder that everyone here has never worked or received a salary before. Today is the first time they received a salary in their lives, and everyone's face is filled with smiles and excitement.

The first one is of course Su Wensong.

Lin Chuxia took out a thick red envelope from her bag, and in front of everyone, she took out a stack of money from it and spread it out to Su Wensong to explain, "This 50 yuan is the salary, and this 60 yuan is the rent for one year."

She had been planning to pay one month's rent first because she wanted to renovate the store and buy things. However, Su Wensong told her to pay when she had money.

Now that the store's cash flow is good, Lin Chuxia simply paid this year's rent, allowing Grandma Su to live a more financially comfortable life in advance.

He put the money back into the red envelope and handed it over, "You count it."

Su Wensong didn't dare to answer, "Didn't we agree on 35? If I didn't take leave this month, it would still be 37."

Lin Chuxia smiled and said, "The rest is a bonus. Brother Su, your work ability is worth it. The work at the cooked food department will still depend on you, Brother Su. Starting next month, your salary will be increased to 50 yuan a month."

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Lin Chuxia announced immediately, and then looked at the others, "I've said before, if you follow me, Lin Chuxia, and work hard, your abilities will be recognized. Brother Su's abilities are obvious to all, and he deserves a raise. The same goes for others. As long as they have outstanding business abilities, I will give them bonuses."

After hearing these two simple sentences, everyone's expressions became serious, especially Sun Bingnan.

When it comes to men doing things, which one doesn't have some ambition?
These days, he took over Su Wensong's work at the steamed bun shop. At the beginning, he stumbled and forgot things. He also knew that this job could not be done well just by following the boss's requirements. Seeing that Lin Chuxia directly handed over the work of the cooked food to Su Wensong, he knew more clearly the position of Su Wensong in Lin Chuxia's mind.

He arrived late and missed the opportunity, but he believed that as long as he followed Lin Chuxia, there would be plenty of opportunities in the future.

As long as he works hard, he will definitely become the Su Wensong in Lin Chuxia's mind.

Next was the salary for Sun Lanlan and Sun Bingnan. According to what was agreed upon at the beginning, each person received 8 yuan divided by the number of days.

The money is not much, but it is the first salary in life and it has a different meaning.

After sending out all the messages, Auntie Sun felt a little embarrassed again. She rubbed her hands and was about to go do her work when she heard Lin Chuxia speak.

"Our bun shop has achieved such good results in the first month of opening. This is inseparable from every employee, especially Aunt Sun's craftsmanship. This 10 yuan is Aunt Sun's bonus."

Aunt Sun raised her head subconsciously, "There's still... a share for me?"

"Of course yours. You compensated me for my salary, and I'm not polite about it, but the bonus is still yours. Let's be fair. This is the bun you made. The bun shop will rely on your craftsmanship in the future."

She gave Aunt Sun a thumbs up.

Sun Lanlan also smiled and said, "The buns made by Auntie Sun are indeed beautiful. I have been learning for a week and I think I am pretty good at making them. But they are a little bit inferior to Auntie Sun's. The buns made by Auntie Sun are like peony flowers, while mine are at most like impatiens flowers."

Aunt Sun also laughed, "You wrapped it very well, at least it's not dogtail grass."

Sun Lanlan pouted, "Auntie, why don't I feel that this is a compliment to me?"

For a moment, the bun shop was filled with laughter, and Aunt Sun held the red envelope and smiled until her eyes turned red.

She was a rural woman who married a salaried man. No matter how much she had given over the years, she always felt inferior to him at home.

Now she can earn a salary, and most importantly, she has received recognition from everyone at the bun shop. She has never felt so proud in her life.

The steamed bun shop was booming and the courtyard was being renovated in an orderly manner. Qin Yang received two letters from home.

Li Wei put his arm around Qin Yang's shoulders with one hand, also holding a letter in his hand, but looked at him with envy.

"You are really good. You could barely receive two letters in the past year, but now that you are married, you receive two letters at a time. It is true that the saying goes, honey is sweet in the early years of marriage. Oh my, it makes us old couples almost unable to live."

The last time he saw Qin Yang's wife sent him some delicious food again, he wrote three letters in a row, trying to persuade his wife to give him something in return.

Not to mention the beef sauce and chili sauce, he also knew that his wife didn't have the skills to make them, so she should at least write letters more frequently. Otherwise, he would be so jealous seeing his brother showing off in front of him every day.

Who would have thought that after so much effort his wife had written him a letter, he ended up receiving two. It's really just like comparing yourself to others, it's really enviable.

(End of this chapter) Chapter 62 He Doesn't Believe in Those Dog Men

Qin Yang looked at one of the two letters with a gentle look and nodded, which was regarded as an acknowledgement of what Li Wei said.

Li Wei took a breath and thought, No, he couldn't stay with this guy any longer. He turned around and saw Zhang Dawei who was going to get food, and raised his hand holding the letter.

"Dawei, are you going to get food? Oh, I was so busy getting the letter that I almost missed dinner time. Go and save a spot for me first. I'll go get the rice bowl. Otherwise, my wife is such a spendthrift. She writes letters whenever she has nothing to do. Why is she so clingy? What can she say all day long?"

Zhang Dawei, who was called, looked puzzled. He scratched his head in confusion until the person walked away.

Just as he was about to continue walking forward, he saw Qin Yang coming over, "Engineer Qin, when did our cafeteria need to occupy space for eating?"

Not many people were eating in the cafeteria, so they all took it back.

Qin Yang nodded seriously and raised the letter in his hand. "Yes, I received two letters from home. I don't know what was written in the letters. Please take up some space in the cafeteria for me. I will put the letters back first."

Zhang Dawei: "…"

I always feel full before I even go to the cafeteria.

Qin Yang returned to the office and didn't rush to the cafeteria. He sat behind his desk and looked at the two envelopes.

The postmarks are different dates.

They are far away from the town, so it is not easy for the postman to come here, and it is common for letters to pile up.

He recognized the words on the envelopes. The one with the earlier postmark date was written by his eldest brother, probably written to him by his parents. The other one was written by Lin Chuxia, and this was the first time she took the initiative to write to him.

The corners of his lips curled up, he put his brother's letter aside, and opened Lin Chuxia's first.

Qin Yang read the contents of a piece of letter twice, and the curve of his lips deepened the more he read.

I didn't expect that she actually opened a bun shop. I guess the business is very good. It's good this way as it keeps the stall from being exposed to the wind, sun and rain.

Qin Yang thought of her fair skin and delicate face, and realized that she must be unable to resist the sun.

His face felt a little hot. He picked up the cup of water beside him, drank some cold water, and continued reading the letter.

She also met an interesting old man and took him as her master. She said that her master was also his, and that she would be filial to her elders in the future, and hoped that he could understand.

Qin Yang smiled silently. Since everything that belonged to her was his, he naturally understood. He would be as filial to his master as she was to his elder.

Qin Yang finally spread the letter on the table, his dark eyes filled with tiny lights.

Glancing at the calendar on the desk, they had been separated for two whole months.

I didn't expect that she had done so much in two months and her life was so wonderful.

He missed her and wanted to see her shop, her master, and how busy she was every day.

Picking up another envelope, Qin Yang opened it slowly.

My eldest brother's handwriting is as ugly as ever. After reading my wife's letter, my eldest brother's handwriting looks like dog crawling.

Hey, it's not written on behalf of your parents. Qin Yang almost lost his patience. If it weren't for the brotherhood of more than 20 years, he would have wanted to throw this pile of crap words directly into the trash can.

The buns made by my brother-in-law are delicious. My brother-in-law is very skilled and her bun shop is doing a booming business.

Isn't this nonsense? How can the buns made by his wife not be delicious? How can the business of such delicious buns not be good? If
the business is good, why not ask for help... etc...

Qin Yang sat up straight and read the contents carefully, word by word.

The bun shop actually hired a man as an assistant, and he was an educated youth who had returned to the city. The eldest brother said he was a complete gigolo.

Qin Yang unconsciously raised his hand and touched his face. When he realized what he was doing, his face instantly turned darker.

He quickly took out the letter paper and picked up the pen to write a reply.

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He had just written the word "Lin" when he paused.

After just three days of contact after their marriage, Qin Yang knew that his wife was a very opinionated woman. She did business from setting up a street stall to opening a steamed buns shop. Even men might not have her courage and ability.

She had done so much in her hometown, but as her husband, she only knew from the letters that she had not been able to help her at all.

What did he write back? Asking her why she wanted to hire a male employee? Wasn't it obvious that he didn't trust her?

Qin Yang asked himself, he believed in Lin Chuxia's character, but his wife was so outstanding that he didn't trust those bastards.

He held the pen for a long time without writing anything, and finally his eyes fell on the calendar.

When Bai Xiaoming finished his work, he saw that it was already past lunchtime. Instead of going home, he went straight to the cafeteria with his lunch bowl.

I saw Zhang Dawei sitting in the middle of the empty cafeteria. Then I looked at the empty rice bowl in front of him and asked in confusion, "Why are you meditating here? Have you finished your work?"

Zhang Dawei seemed to have seen a savior. "Engineer Qin asked me to give him a spot in the cafeteria. Engineer Li has finished his meal and left, but Engineer Qin hasn't come yet. I was wondering whether I should continue to wait for him. Engineer Bai, you're here just in time. Please give Engineer Qin a spot."

"Occupy the land?" Bai Xiaoming pointed around. "Did Engineer Qin let you occupy it?"

Zhang Dawei nodded, "Yes, Engineer Qin let me take it."

He raised his hand and kicked him, "I see you're itching for trouble. You're so lazy that you're making up lies. Get out of here and do what you need to do."

Bai Xiaoming has a good temper and is not a fool.

Zhang Dawei was kicked for no apparent reason, and he covered his buttocks with grievance, "It was really Engineer Qin who let me take it. If you don't believe me, go ask Engineer Qin."

"You're not leaving?"

Bai Xiaoming raised his leg again. Zhang Dawei saw this and ran away. After running two steps, he forgot to take the food bowl. He came back carefully and snatched the food bowl away.

Bai Xiaoming sneered and went to the canteen chef to see if there was any food left.

After the canteen chef made him a small stir-fry, Bai Xiaoming was carrying the rice bowl and was about to reach the office when he suddenly turned around and went to Qin Yang's office.

I knocked on the door twice and pushed it open when I heard the sound from inside.

Seeing him sitting behind his desk with a frown on his face, as if he was thinking about something difficult, I couldn't help but ask, "Have you eaten?"

"No, I'll be there in a minute."

Qin Yang finally put the cap on the pen and put away the letter paper on the desk.

Only then did Bai Xiaoming notice that he was reading the letter, "Is there something going on at home?" Otherwise why would he have such an expression.

"No," Qin Yang stood up and took the rice bowl, then thought of something and looked at Bai Xiaoming, "How many days off can we have for Mid-Autumn Festival?"

Bai Jiaoming found it interesting that this workaholic would also ask about vacations.

He held up a finger and said, "One day, your sister-in-law said that you and Li Wei came to our house to liven things up."

Qin Yang pursed his lips and said carefully, "Can you give me five more days?"

It takes three days on the road, six days round trip, so he can go back and see her.

Bai Xiaoming came close to him and looked at his face, "Is there something wrong?"

Seeing that Qin Yang didn't say anything, he continued, "If there is something wrong at home, you can take a leave. I will apply for it for you. But you have to come back as soon as possible after dealing with the matter. You also know that it gets cold early here. I am afraid that the project will not be able to proceed before December. According to the current progress of the project, there can be no problems..."

(End of this chapter) Chapter 63 Brother?

"I know," Qin Yang interrupted him and went to the cafeteria with his rice bowl.

Bai Xiaoming looked at his back and shook his head. It was different after getting married. If he let it go, there would never be a time when Qin Gong asked about holidays and wanted to take leave.

The autumn wind blows the leaves, making a rustling sound.

The sun is bright and the blue sky looks like it has been washed.

There was a fog in front of Qin Yang's eyes and he couldn't see anything clearly.

Suddenly, a pleasant voice came from the front. The unique woman's voice was joyful and made people feel happy just by listening to it.

"Here is your bun, take it."

"Auntie, you're here to buy buns again. Five? Okay."

"Uncle, you're here so early. How were the buns from yesterday? I need more today. Please wait a moment."

The corners of Qin Yang's lips couldn't help but curl up. His Lin Chuxia was always so contagious. No matter when, hearing her voice could slowly calm people's emotions.

Following the sound, the fog in front of me suddenly dissipated, and Lin Chuxia's busy figure appeared in front of a small bun shop.

The smile on her face was so warm and friendly, and she skillfully handed buns and gave change to customers.

From time to time, I can always say a few words to customers.

Suddenly, her eyes, as beautiful as water, looked over here, her almond-shaped eyes curved with joy, "Qin Yang, you're back. Are you hungry? Come and try some buns."

Qin Yang then grinned, revealing his white teeth, nodded heavily, and reached out to take the bun.

The scene in front of me suddenly changed and the woman disappeared.

Qin Yang looked around frantically and finally heard Lin Chuxia's voice outside a room.

He gently pushed the door open and saw Lin Chuxia in a smart little suit. She looked very much like the female bosses in the south in the newspapers, and her hair was permed into the big waves popular in the south.

I have to say that Lin Chuxia is strong and domineering, and also very fascinating.

Just as he was about to step forward, a figure got there first, holding a glass of water and placing it in front of Lin Chuxia attentively, "Boss, I put sugar in the water you requested, try it and see if it's sweet."

The man was very handsome, with skin whiter than a woman's, and as weak as a flower in the wind.

Before Lin Chuxia could pick up the water cup, another burly figure strode over and said, "Boss, these are the cookies I bought on the way here. Please try them and see if they are delicious. And this flower is a perfect match for you. I'll give it to you."

Lin Chuxia took the flower and sniffed it, revealing a satisfied smile. She looked at the biscuit in his hand and was about to take it, but the man raised his hand and smiled ambiguously, "I'll feed you."

Lin Chuxia looked at him and smiled, her red lips slightly parted.

The man looked happy and took a small cookie and put it to her lips himself.

On the other side, the handsome man picked up the teacup and fed her water.

Lin Chuxia spread out her hands, put one hand on one person's shoulder, and enjoyed the service of the two with a smile.

Qin Yang only felt a big hand holding his chest tightly, and the pain made it difficult for him to breathe.

"Lin, early summer..."

He uttered the name with difficulty, and every word felt like a knife cutting into his heart.

Lin Chuxia finally saw him, her almond eyes curved with joy, "Qin Yang, you're back. Come on, let me introduce you. These two are my right-hand men. You two will be brothers from now on..."

brother?

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What brother?
Qin Yang wanted to ask, but he couldn't utter a word.

He saw two men, one frail and handsome, the other tall and strong, looking at him with meaningful smiles.

"Brother, just work with peace of mind. From now on, the boss will be taken care of by the two of us brothers, so don't worry."

"We spend every day with the boss and know him much better than you do. Don't worry, we won't let the boss suffer any injustice. Just live your life with your work."

"We won't let the boss be lonely, and we definitely won't let the boss be a widow. Since you have chosen to work, don't blame us two brothers for taking advantage of you."

"Xia Xia is such a good woman, she should be protected by a man all the time. How can you protect her when you are thousands of miles away? A man like you deserves to be eliminated..."

"Get lost…"

Qin Yang roared angrily and suddenly sat up from the bed.

His clothes were already soaked with sweat, and beads of sweat the size of beans were sliding down his chin.

He looked around and gasped for breath.

I reached out and touched my chest, where I still felt a lingering feeling of suffocation.

When I close my eyes, I can still see Lin Chuxia hugging people on both sides.

Qin Yang went downstairs and drank the cold water in the cup. He looked out the dark window for an unknown amount of time before turning on the desk lamp and rearranging the letter paper.

He felt that his wife's life seemed a little too exciting, and as her husband, he had to show some concern.

Yes, he was just concerned about her. She wanted to know if the store could handle the work, who was helping with the work, and if she needed help from her elder brother. People outside are treacherous, so she must be careful and not be deceived.

Qin Yang frowned and wrote the letter seriously.

After a week of renovation, the courtyard had changed greatly. Lin Chuxia visited several rooms with satisfaction and watched the workers remodel the sewer.

This is an important part. If the sewer is not modified properly, it will be troublesome to repair it once it is blocked.

Su Wensong also knew the importance of the project, and he had been keeping a close eye on it these past few days.

"It will be almost done in two days, right?" Lin Chuxia asked.

"Once the drainage is modified and the floor is tiled, the work will be complete. The furniture will arrive this afternoon. Only the roofs of the two rooms have been renovated. If Sun Bangnan and his family want to live here, they can move in in the next two days. It won't affect them."

"Okay, I'll go back and tell them today. You may not know, but they've been looking forward to moving in." Sun Lanlan and Sun Bingnan were not outsiders, so Lin Chuxia mentioned them casually.

Su Wensong also smiled, thinking that their boss was a good person who was so considerate of everyone. Following Lin Chuxia was his wisest choice.

"Since the project is about to be completed, you can talk to the boss at the butcher shop and see how much meat and offal he can provide. Not only should the price be favorable, but the quality must also be guaranteed. Especially the quality, we can't be careless. Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon. Let's try to put the cooked food on the market before Mid-Autumn Festival, and we can also catch up with the sales."

People's living conditions are generally not good now, but they are still willing to spend money during festivals. Throughout the year, besides the Spring Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival is also the most important festival for everyone.

"Okay, I'll go this afternoon."

Su Wensong agreed and looked at Lin Chuxia hesitantly.

Lin Chuxia glanced sideways, "Anything else?"

"Yes, a little bit. If we want to make cooked food, do we need to hire one or two more employees?"

Lin Chuxia put the paint on the windowsill aside and clapped her hands, "Do you have the right person?"

Cooking food is labor-intensive, so Lin Chuxia actually plans to find two more people.

(End of this chapter) 2024-08-04

Chapter 64: If you want to use someone, you have to say what you need to say

Su Wensong was a little embarrassed. "When I went to the countryside, I had a friend who was also from Ancheng. Later, he married a wife in the countryside. When he returned to the city, he wanted to bring his wife with him, so he delayed for several months. As you know, the educated youth returned to the city. Those who came back early could get a job, but those who came back late could only wait at home. My friend also wanted to find other jobs, but it was hard to find a job at that time. Now the couple is so poor that they can't even make ends meet at home."

After he finished speaking, he was afraid that Lin Chuxia would be embarrassed, so he quickly explained, "Boss, don't worry, my friend is better than me at work. When he was not married, he was the one who cooked at the educated youth center, and his wife is also capable..."

"Okay, bring the person to me tomorrow," Lin Chuxia nodded directly.

Su Wensong didn't expect her to agree so quickly. Lin Chuxia smiled and said, "We need help here anyway. If you find someone suitable, feel free to introduce them to me. I believe in your vision."

A man who would rather delay his return to the city than abandon his wife in the countryside, just for this sense of responsibility, Lin Chuxia is willing to hire him.

What's more, birds of a feather flock together. Those who can be on good terms with Su Wensong should not be too bad.

"Oh, okay," Su Wensong breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.

Lin Chuxia returned to the bun shop and saw Sun Lanlan and Aunt Sun preparing buns to sell in the afternoon.

The two of them were chatting and laughing while making buns. Sun Lanlan would compare her buns with Aunt Sun's from time to time.

Seeing Lin Chuxia coming back, she waved to her to come over and take a look at the buns she had made.

After unremitting efforts, the buns made by Sun Lanlan were finally almost as good as those made by Aunt Sun. And because Lin Chuxia had a strict requirement, each bun had 16 folds, and each one really looked like a flower.

"Yes, you are now ready to start your apprenticeship." Lin Chuxia said.

"It's all thanks to Auntie Sun's teaching," Sun Lanlan and Lin Chuxia said to Auntie Sun, "Auntie said that I will buy whatever snacks you like tomorrow. Don't refuse. Just consider it a thank you gift for learning the craft."

It was not easy for Aunt Sun to ask for her things. She just worked for the store and she didn't teach her anything.

Sun Lanlan refused, "If you don't tell me, I'll buy whatever I want tomorrow. It's settled."

After saying that, he changed the subject and started chatting with Aunt Sun about other gossip.

Lin Chuxia poured a glass of water and drank it. Seeing that the two of them were talking non-stop and Sun Lanlan was trying to please them more enthusiastically than before, she thought back to the day of the apprenticeship banquet.

After the buns were steamed in the pot, Sun Lanlan became free and Lin Chuxia called people over.

"Tell me, why are you so enthusiastic about Aunt Sun? What's going on in your mind?"

Sun Lanlan first glanced in the direction of the kitchen, making sure that the two were sitting far away and that no one else could hear their conversation. She lowered her head and poured herself a glass of water, "I don't understand what you are talking about."

"You really don't understand? Are you planning to please your future mother-in-law first and then go and win over her son?" There is no need to beat around the bush when it comes to their relationship.

Sun Lanlan's face turned red and she denied it, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

"Am I really talking nonsense?" Lin Chuxia asked her with a smile.

To be honest, Sun Haoren is handsome. Judging from the fact that Aunt Sun falsely accused him, he has good character and positive values. It is normal for Sun Lanlan to fall in love with Sun Haoren. If the two of them can really get together, Lin Chuxia will also be happy to see it.

"If I'm just talking nonsense, forget it. I also said that if you really want to do this, I will help you find out."

"Hey~"

Sun Lanlan looked at her unhappily, and Lin Chuxia burst out laughing.

"Then I'll go back and ask Aunt Sun."

"Let's not do that," Sun Lanlan thought for a moment, "Let's talk about it after the Mid-Autumn Festival."

She had just started working in the store and couldn't do anything well, so she only received half a month's salary.

After the Mid-Autumn Festival, if she does a good job, she can receive a full month's salary, which will give her more confidence.

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Seeing that she had her own ideas, Lin Chuxia did not interfere forcefully.

"Okay then. I'll go whenever I'm needed. I'll fight for my sister's happiness."

The person introduced by Su Wensong was brought to the store the next day.

The man's name is Pang Yongli. He is two years older than Su Wensong and looks more weathered. He is clearly less than 30 years old, but looks like he is 40.

Lin Chuxia remembered that Su Wensong said that because of family reasons, he was assigned to a remote area when he went to the countryside.

The local area was very poor. They, the educated youth, worked in the fields with the local farmers every day. They ate poorly and the work was very tiring.

The woman's name was Ma Yingzi. She was thin and had dark skin. She was a little reserved when she saw Lin Chuxia, but her eyes were bright.

Lin Chuxia asked some personal questions and learned that the couple had a four-year-old son. She also talked about their salary situation. The internship period was one month and the salary was 25. If they passed the internship and became full-time employees, the salary would be 30.

It can be seen that both of them were very satisfied with the salary amount.

Pang Yongli looked easygoing, with the simplicity and honesty of a country boy. "Boss Lin, don't worry. Yingzi and I will do our best to not bring shame to the store or bring disgrace to Wensong."

He came here because of Su Wensong's relationship. If he doesn't do his job well, he will also implicate his brothers.

Lin Chuxia nodded, "That's good. Although the work in my bun shop is simple, I have high requirements. If you want to keep the business going for a long time, you must keep up not only in terms of products but also in terms of service. You and your lover don't need to rush to get started. Just follow and watch for two days, take your time, and do it well."

If people want to use it, then you have to say what needs to be said.

Especially for those with connections like this, we have to speak the ugly truth upfront.

The two people introduced by Su Wensong are different from Lanlan's siblings. The Sun siblings are her good friends who grew up together. They can talk directly if they have anything to say, and they will not really quarrel even if their faces turn red.

Pang Yongli and his wife were introduced by Su Wensong. She didn't know them well, so she couldn't let them have the illusion that they could get away with something because they had connections. Otherwise, not only would it affect the business of the bun shop, but also the relationship between Su Wensong and Pang Yongli.

It's obviously a good intention, but it's not good to be unpopular in the end.

Sure enough, Pang Yongli and Ma Yingzi's expressions became more serious.

Lin Chuxia called Aunt Sun and Sun Bingnan over and asked them to each take charge of one person and work with them for the next two days so that they could watch and learn more.

Su Wensong was a little surprised to see that Lin Chuxia didn't let Pang Yongli follow him, but he didn't say much and talked about other things.

"I went to the vegetable market today. Director Li asked me to tell him that you should go see him when you have time."

"What happened?" Lin Chuxia asked.

"No, but I heard from the people at the vegetable market that the market has been very active recently. They sent a truckload of vegetables to the city, opened up sales channels, and are planning to send them to the province next."

Lin Chuxia knew about this, as it was she who gave Li Jian the idea in the first place.

The reason Li Jian came to see her now was definitely not about this matter.

"Okay, I understand."

Lin Chuxia packed up her things, said hello to Sun Lanlan and the others, and left the bun shop.

(End of this chapter) 2024-08-04

Chapter 65: No Respect for Adults
Lin Chuxia went to a grocery store and bought a few pounds of snacks, a few cans of food and malted milk. She saw apples being sold at the counter, which were quite big, so she picked out and bought a few bags.

When he got to a deserted place, he put some of them away and went to a small courtyard not far from the bun shop with a bag of snacks and a bag of apples.

The courtyard door was not locked, so Lin Chuxia pushed it open and walked in, shouting, "Master, Master... Old man..."

"Call, call, call... Calling for the soul?" Old Master He stuck his head out of the window and gave her a cold look.

Lin Chuxia smiled at him through the window, "I saw that you hadn't been to the bun shop for several days, so I thought you had found your second spring. I didn't call you a few more times, in case you bump into someone you shouldn't have."

"You are such a disrespectful person..."

Grandpa He threw a pillow through the window, and Lin Chuxia caught it steadily with one hand. Seeing that Grandpa He was still looking for something and was determined to hit her, she quickly stopped him.

"Stop, Master. I can't catch it if you throw it again. Look at my hands. They are all delicious food I bought for you."

When Mr. He saw the bag she raised, he finally gave up hitting her, snorted coldly and turned his head away.

Lin Chuxia walked into the house carrying something in one hand and a pillow in the other.

Even though Mr. He always wore tattered clothes, his house was very tidy.

Perhaps it was a temper developed from all the years of sorting Chinese medicinal herbs when he was young. He always puts things in their proper places, and even the things he wears and uses are very worn out. I don't know how many years they have been used.

After Lin Chuxia recognized her master, the first thing she did was to buy him new clothes and shoes, and even replaced his bed with new bedding.

After putting the things on the kang, Lin Chuxia looked at the old man's face and said, "He doesn't look sick. Why doesn't he go out?"

Ever since the two of them became master and apprentice, Grandpa He has never sat at the train station alone again. He goes to the store or chats with Grandma Su almost every day.

I haven't seen anyone these two days.

Mr. He took an apple from the bag, wiped it twice and started to eat it. "Are you disappointed that I'm not sick? Then you must be extremely disappointed. Have you forgotten what I do? It's really not easy to make me sick and unable to get out of bed."

"Master, look at you. I'm concerned about you, but why are you acting like a child? If you're not physically ill, then you must be unhappy. Talk to your disciple and see if I can help you resolve the problem, ok?"

Lin Chuxia tilted her head and looked at him, which made Mr. He lose his guard.

"Okay, I'm not sick, I just want to be at home and quiet for a while. I get upset when I see you, but you come to my house to bother me. Is there something wrong? If not, leave quickly. You've disturbed my half-sleep."

Lin Chuxia didn't want to ask about the old man's personal affairs, and she felt relieved to see that he was a good person.

"Then you continue to sleep. I can't leave yet. Oh, by the way, Master, let me make this clear. You have had enough quietness these few days. You must come to my place to have some fun during the Mid-Autumn Festival. You can't stay at home alone."

Seeing that the old man wanted to refuse, Lin Chuxia made a gesture first, "Stop, don't refuse, otherwise it will affect the master-disciple relationship. It's settled, I'm leaving."

Mr. He smiled as he watched the figure walk out of the door, and the smile on his face gradually faded.

He pulled out a photo from under the mattress. In the photo, the boy had a handsome and tender face with a smile on it.

Today is my son's birthday. He is exactly 30 years old this year. More than ten years ago, something happened in his family and my son was taken away on his 18th birthday. Since then, they have never been reunited on the Mid-Autumn Festival.

After the policy improved, he thought they would be reunited soon, but year after year, there was still no news from his son.

Mr. He's gaze fell on the snacks and fruits beside him, and a tear fell from his cloudy eyes.

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Lin Chuxia came out from Grandpa He, took out a bag of apples from the space, and went directly to the vegetable market.

I arrived at Li Jian's office door and knocked on it. After hearing the person inside call out "Come in", I pushed the door open and saw two other people in the office besides Li Jian.

The three were talking about something. Li Jian looked up at Lin Chuxia, pointed to the chair next to him and asked her to sit down first, then continued the previous topic with the other two.

Lin Chuxia put the apple aside and sat on the chair waiting for him. Fortunately, the conversation ended quickly and the other two left in a hurry after receiving the instructions.

"It seems that Brother Li is very busy recently," Lin Chuxia just heard two sentences, and it seemed that they were both about exploring markets outside of Beijing.

Li Jian poured her a glass of water. "It's better to be busy. This way, people will have a purpose in life. You know, Yang Zhan handed the last matter to me. This is to let me make a pledge. If I don't do well in this matter, don't expect to get ahead in the future."

Lin Chuxia took the water and said with a smile, "With Brother Li's ability, it's no problem."

"You are the only one who thinks highly of me."

Li Jian smiled sincerely. This girl was his lucky star and benefactor.

The work in recent period has not been in vain. The market in the city has basically stabilized. At the meeting yesterday, Stationmaster Yang pointed out that this matter is the top priority of their vegetable station at the moment, and it also gave him, a newcomer, a chance to show himself.

After the meeting, he stayed and said a lot of encouraging words. To be honest, this feeling was something he had only dreamed about two months ago.

"Brother Li, do you have something to talk to me about?" Lin Chuxia asked first.

Li Jian came back to his senses, "Oh, there is something, Wang Cheng is looking for you, let's go and take a look, there is something good."

When Wang Cheng was mentioned, Lin Chuxia knew what was going on and quickly stood up, "We have to go over there quickly."

Wang Cheng was also in charge of the vegetable transportation. Seeing Lin Chuxia get straight to the point, he pointed to a cart next to him and said, "Sister, you still want a cart, right? The vegetable station has just bought two four-wheel tractors, and these carts need to be handled at the station. I thought of you, so I picked a good one for you."

Lin Chuxia showed surprise at the right time, "That's great, I'm in need of that, thank you Brother Wang for thinking of me."

"That's right," Wang Cheng only had this little power in the station. He could sell these scrap carts to anyone, but selling them to Lin Chuxia made him feel happy.

This girl is straightforward and understands human nature. Who wouldn't want to deal with such a person?

Li Jian interjected, "Look, you're so stingy. Pick two more. It's not like I won't give you money."

Lin Chuxia asked Wang Cheng in surprise, "Brother Wang, can I have two more?"

Wang Cheng really didn't expect that she had such a big appetite. She had already bought one before, and this one would mean two.

Nowadays, it's good enough for everyone to have two bicycles. Who needs so many carts? They have so much money and nowhere to spend it.
But he didn't hesitate. "Yes, we have to deal with this pile. But if you choose again, you won't be able to find something like this."

Lin Chuxia didn't mind. "I know. Brother Wang picked this one for me. It's obvious that he carefully selected the best one. For the rest, Brother Wang, you can just pick two similar ones. I'll go back and clean them up myself. You know, my family is a vegetable farmer, and it's really convenient to sell vegetables with a cart."

(End of this chapter) Chapter 66 Want to pamper him

Wang Cheng just listened to this, because even a vegetable farmer would not need three or four carts, and their vegetable station could not send out so many carts every day.

He skillfully picked out two large and good-looking bicycles. Lin Chuxia rode the good one first, and asked someone to push the rest and settle the payment at the same time.

Li Jian said quietly, "Aren't you afraid that we will regret it? How about you put something else here?"

This is a joke about the first time she bought a cart.

Lin Chuxia said, "Brother, you are exposing my shortcomings again, aren't you? Please give me some face in front of Brother Wang."

Li Jian and Wang Cheng laughed out loud.

Li Jian laughed at her calling him brother. The two of them, one brother and the other brother Wang, could be immediately distinguished as to how close they were.

Wang Cheng envied Li Jian for being able to recognize such a girl. He had been to Lin Chuxia's bun shop and knew that this was no ordinary woman. He heard that the fact that Li Jian was valued by Yang Zhan this time was also related to this girl.

Why didn't he know Lin Chuxia earlier?

Lin Chuxia had no idea what the two were thinking, so she rode her cart straight back to the bun shop.

Sun Bingnan saw her riding a cart back again, and walked around the cart curiously, "Chuxia, where did you ride this cart back from?"

Lin Chuxia patted the seat and said, "Third brother, please take some time to check if there are any problems with this car. This will be your exclusive car from now on."

Sun Bingnan is now in charge of purchasing for the steamed buns shop. In the future, the cooked food must be purchased separately from here. This cart is really timely.

Sun Bingnan's eyes lit up when he heard this, "I have the kung fu skills now."

"Don't worry about this if you have time. Go to the vegetable market with Pang Yongli and find Wang Cheng at the warehouse. Give him the money for the cart and push the other two back as well."

There are actually two more.

Sun Bingnan readily agreed, called Pang Yongli, withdrew money from the account, and went to the vegetable market.

Lin Chuxia left one of the two slightly broken carts in the yard. The men in the store had all done rough work before, so it was no problem for them to clean up the carts.

She pushed the other one back to the Qin family and gave it to Qin Han.

Selling vegetables on a cart is indeed more convenient than using a bicycle. The last time she pushed the cart back, Qin Han circled around it several times, which shows that he likes it too.

Men are really strange creatures. No matter what kind of car it is, it will be extremely attractive to them.

Riding a bicycle these days is very cool, and having a flatbed cart is no less cool than riding a motorcycle with a rider in the middle, and it can also make you feel superior.

When Qin Han heard that the cart was given to him, he was at a loss, "Hey...sister-in-law, how much is the cart? I'll go get the money for you."

"Brother, you are being polite. I just took this opportunity to ask for two more. You can ride them as you like."

Qin Han understood what Lin Chuxia meant. His sister-in-law bought an extra cart for her business, but it was not used at the moment, so he left it at home for use. He would use it when the business grew and he needed it.

Even so, he still got a great deal.

Qin Han didn't insist on giving the money and thanked him happily.

This cart was in a similar condition to the one Lin Chuxia had pushed back. The frame was fine, but the wheels were flat from long-term disuse, and the board was a bit shabby.

Qin Han was packing up the cart in the yard, and Lin Chuxia went to Qin's mother's house with a bag of apples and snacks.

Mother Qin looked at the things in her hand and complained, "How many times have I told you not to spend money on us? We have food and drink at home, and life is good. It's not easy for you to make money, so save it for yourself."

Since the steamed bun shop opened, Lin Chuxia rarely goes home for dinner and often brings them food.

Lin Chuxia put the food on the table and said, "Just eat it if I buy it for you. It's not worth much. Dad hasn't come back yet?"

"Your father went to cut fennel. I asked to follow him, but he said the work was light and didn't require two people, so he asked me to stay at home and look after the children."

After the tomatoes on her field had grown, Qin's father planted fennel for her. The fennel used in the bun shop now is grown by her family. Fennel is expensive this season, so it saves the bun shop a lot of money on vegetables.

Lin Chuxia asked about the situation in the fields again and told Qin's mother that if she was too busy to talk to her, there were more staff in the store now and she could come and help at any time.

Qin's mother nodded in agreement. She knew her daughter-in-law had her own rules for doing things, so it was right to follow her arrangements.

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Suddenly I thought of something and took out a letter and a remittance slip from the drawer.

"Look at my memory. Yangyang wrote to me and also sent me his salary."

Lin Chuxia took a look at the remittance slip. It was 50 yuan. It seemed like she had taken her words to heart and yet hadn't.

The last time I wrote to him, I told him that I had started my own business and had no shortage of money, so I asked him to keep his salary for myself.

A grown man only had three dollars for pocket money. Lin Chuxia felt suffocated just thinking about it.

I did save 10 yuan more this month, but I still sent most of the money back.

"Yangyang also wrote a letter home, saying he would not be back for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Since he started working, Yangyang has not been back for the Mid-Autumn Festival. He can only come back for a few days during the Spring Festival. I thought this year would be an exception, but I didn't expect he would still be so busy."

Qin's mother was worried that her son's daughter-in-law would be unhappy if he didn't come back during the Mid-Autumn Festival, so she explained.

Lin Chuxia knew about this situation. As a workaholic, it would be great if she could come back during the Spring Festival.

Qin's mother asked her when she would return to her parents' home. According to their local customs, they had to return to their parents' home during festivals such as the Spring Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Lin Chuxia thought for a moment and said, "I'll be back in two days."

She didn't dwell on it too much and told Qin's mother about her plan to invite Mr. He to her home to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The Qin family knew that Lin Chuxia had a master who was a lonely old man with no one to rely on.

Mother Qin smiled and said, "That's good, it's more lively with more people. Even if Yangyang is not at home, your master should be recognized by him."

"There will be a chance in the future," Lin Chuxia said.

Mother Qin thought so too.

After finishing her business, Lin Chuxia returned to her room to read the letter.

The last time she wrote to Qin Yang, Lin Chuxia told him about the situation in the store. Although she did not explain the accounts in detail, she also told him that business was going well and there was revenue every day. She was just afraid that he would worry about the difficulties in starting his own business.

This time the letter unexpectedly lasted two pages. The first page was filled with regret and guilt for not being able to go home for the Mid-Autumn Festival, and then it went on to describe some trivial matters at his unit. It was precisely because of these things that the progress of the project could not be delayed.

Finally, I asked her about her business.

Seeing the end, Lin Chuxia laughed again.

Every word on the half piece of paper expresses his concern for her business, but also his worry about her.

He told her to be more careful, and told her a story about a female boss who was defrauded of money and sex. But he was afraid that she would be suspicious, so he emphasized several times that he was not talking about her, but just telling her a story.

If she hadn't spent a few days with him and knew that Qin Yang was different from the one she knew in her previous life, she would never have believed that this was what Qin Yang said.

The letter mentioned her eldest brother's letter. It seemed that her eldest brother had misunderstood something when he went to her store that day, which made Qin Yang so worried about her.

I have to say, this feeling of being nervous is pretty good.

Lin Chuxia took the calendar and turned the pages one by one.

The cooked food business can be put into operation in the next two days. Mid-Autumn Festival is in a week. Qin Yang's birthday is at the end of October. I think the new people will be able to get started by then, and the cooked food business will be smooth sailing.

Since he couldn't come back, she would go see him, spend his birthday with him, and give him a surprise.

This will also save him from being unable to concentrate on his work at the company.

The scene of Qin Yang waving to her vigorously while sitting in the train when he left appeared in front of her eyes.

The man who sometimes acted silly was always very careful towards her.

Lin Chuxia also wanted to pamper him.

(End of this chapter) Chapter 67: Cooked food is officially served.

The courtyard has been renovated, various equipment is in place, and the work of cooking food has started immediately.

Lin Chuxia personally led Su Wensong, Pang Yongli and Ma Yingzi and his wife to do the work here.

In the early days, their cooked food was mainly pork, including pig head, liver, lung, heart, intestines, sausage, and braised pig's trotters.

All you need to do is purchase pork offal from a pork shop and process it, which has low costs, high profits and is easy to get started.

The most important thing here is cleaning.

Lin Chuxia had discussed the key points with a few people in advance. Su Wensong had seen Lin Chuxia cook cooked food, so he already had an idea in mind. Pang Yongli and Ma Yingzi were a little scared.

Looking at the piles of sewage, I don't know where to start.

Almost no one in their rural area is willing to make this thing. If the boss wants to do this business, will it work?

As a result, I saw their boss, who was fairer and prettier than the people in the city, personally cleaning the large and small intestines and pouring water into the pig lungs to clean them, without any ambiguity.

Those seemingly dirty sewage turns pink and white after being cleaned by the boss using a special method, which gives a sense of accomplishment at first glance.

"Let me wash this. Boss, do you think I can handle it?" Ma Yingzi took a pair of shoes and washed them according to the method taught by Lin Chuxia.

During the past few days since Ma Yingzi came here, Lin Chuxia had privately talked to Sun Lanlan about how efficient and perceptive Ma Yingzi was at work. Now it seemed that she was indeed a good worker.

It can be said that as long as the rural people live a down-to-earth life, there is nothing to complain about when it comes to work.

Ma Yingzi washed the pigs very carefully, and Lin Chuxia could hardly find any fault with it. She simply divided the work among several people. Su Wensong took care of the pig's head and feet, and Pang Yongli and Ma Yingzi and their husbands took care of the rest. She went to prepare the ingredients for sausage and the seasoning for stewing the meat.

Sausage is mainly made of meat filling, starch, onion, ginger and other seasonings.

The steamed bun shop already uses a lot of meat filling, and with the addition of sausage, the amount of meat filling is even greater. Lin Chuxia misses the meat grinders of later generations more and more.

The meat is cleaned and all that's left is to stew it.

The big pot was bubbling with activity. In addition to various seasonings, there was also Lin Chuxia's secret seasoning packet. Soon the whole courtyard was filled with the aroma of meat.

Ma Yingzi and a few others couldn't help but breathe in. They had never smelled such a delicious stew.

Lin Chuxia asked Su Wensong to look after the pot of meat, and took Ma Yingzi to take some of the remaining washed raw meat to the bun shop.

Ma Yingzi was still puzzled, "Boss, I think we can still put a lot of meat in that pot, why don't we stew it all together?"

Today is the first day of stewing food, and Lin Chuxia is controlling the amount.

Lin Chuxia raised her chin and asked, "What do you think of the taste of our stew?"

"It smells so good," Ma Yingzi replied without thinking. Just the smell made her drool.

"How far can the fragrance spread? Can it spread to our bun shop?"

Ma Yingzi's eyes lit up, "The boss is really smart."

Their cooked food is sold together with the steamed bun shops. No matter how fragrant the cooked food is, the smell can never reach as far as the stewed meat.

This is what Lin Chuxia meant. When she arrived at the kitchen of the bun shop, she threw the meat directly into the pot and stewed it, adding seasonings. When the aroma of the meat wafted out, it was just time for dinner.

There were already a lot of people in the bun shop at dinner time, and now, smelling the overbearing aroma, they couldn't help but look around for it.

"What's that smell? It smells so good."

"It doesn't smell like meat buns coming from the bun shop. I've never smelled that before."

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"Xiao Sun, what good things do you have in your bun shop?"

Some smart ones have already started asking Sun Lanlan.

Sun Lanlan had already received Lin Chuxia's instructions and brought a large tray of hot cooked food to the window. It was just cooked in the courtyard and brought over.

"This is a new product from our steamed bun shop, a secret recipe. It's available for the first time today. Not only can you try it, but the price is also 20% off."

When it comes to cooked food, it is usually eaten cold, but to be honest, the taste is the best when it is just out of the pot.

It's steaming hot, soft and not greasy, and your mouth is filled with the aroma of meat.

Lin Chuxia also told Ma Yingzi at the back that the cooked food in the store should be simmered over low heat to get this aroma.

The lady who was queuing to buy buns at the window couldn't help but ask, "Can I really try it?"

"You can try it," Sun Lanlan brought out a plate with various cut cooked foods on it, and toothpicks next to it.

The old lady took a toothpick and poked a piece of pork head, but it didn't come out at the first try because it was too rotten.

He poked it and put it in his mouth. His eyes widened immediately. "Mm, it's delicious, fragrant and tender, not greasy at all. Give me half a pound of this."

When selling things, ten words from the store owner are not as good as one from the customer.

This lady is a regular customer of the store. She lives nearby. Seeing her buying, someone in the queue behind her asked, "Aunt Li, is it really that delicious? Are you a shill?"

"What are you talking about? Have you ever tried Qin Ji's buns? Do you need me to tell you whether they are delicious or not? If you don't believe me, try it yourself."

Lin Chuxia also came over at this time, "Yes, the aunties and sisters, uncles and brothers in the queue can taste it. It's okay if you don't buy it. Try the flavor and give us more suggestions."

Many customers knew Lin Chuxia from the time she set up the stall, and said with a smile, "My suggestion to Boss Xiaolin is to make more delicious food."

"That's right. Mr. Xiaolin's cooking skills are more than enough to open a restaurant."

There were old customers holding the buns and Lin Chuxia greeting them. For a moment, no matter whether they were buying buns at the counter or eating in the store, they couldn't help but try some cooked food.

It's 20% off. If you don't buy it today, you won't be able to enjoy this bargain later.

When I asked about the price, it was not expensive. Sausage was one dollar, pig head and pig trotters were one dollar and two dollars, pig heart, liver and pig intestines were one dollar and fifty dollars. It was really too expensive. Pig lungs were 60 cents a pound, which was cheaper than eating meat.

You can also order a platter when dining in the restaurant. A platter of cooked food has all kinds of cooked food. It costs 50 cents a plate, which is enough to satisfy your cravings.

In the past, Sun Lanlan was the only one selling buns at the window, but now she is too busy to handle it all. Ma Yingzi goes over to help weigh the cooked food, while Aunt Sun and Sun Bingnan are busy serving the customers in the store. The business of the store is booming like never before.

Everyone was busy until two o'clock in the afternoon. The buns were almost sold out, and the cooked food was sold out half an hour ago.

No, it can't be said that all of them are sold out. There is still a small pot of food stewing in the kitchen, but the fire has been turned off now.

Everyone hadn't eaten yet, so Lin Chuxia asked Pang Yongli to fry two hot dishes. She took some cooked food from the pot and cut it herself. There were also some unsold cold dishes and porridge, and anyone who wanted to eat could take it. The buns were also available in batches, so everyone ate around a table.

Sun Lanlan picked up a piece of cooked food and said, "Mm, it's delicious, Chuxia, I knew you were a good cook, but I didn't expect your cooking skills to be so good and have been buried for so many years."

Sun Lanlan was her good sister and knew her very well. Lin Chuxia did not explain anything. "If it tastes good, eat more. This cooked food tastes better when it is cooked well."

This pot in the store has been around for too long and is so soft and mushy that it's almost impossible to lift. This kind of cooked food tastes good, but it can't be sold at a high price.

(End of this chapter) Chapter 68 She is not afraid of people, but she is afraid that they are not human.

She said to others, "Brother Su, please share the cooked food in the pot later. Everyone has worked hard today. Our cooked food sold so well on the first day. It is all thanks to everyone. This little bit of cooked food is a reward for everyone."

After Lin Chuxia finished speaking, several people were polite in words, but they were genuinely happy in their hearts.

Especially Pang Yongli and Ma Yingzi, they have not had a job since returning to the city and have no savings. In order to save money, they have been eating cornmeal during this period, and they eat one pancake in three meals. Only the children can eat white flour, and they have not eaten meat for a month.

Now, not only do they get paid, but the store also provides them with a lunch every day, which is made of white bread. Today, they were also given some meat to take back for their son to satisfy his craving. They never dreamed that they would have such good days.

At that moment, the two of them made up their minds at the same time to work hard. The boss was not a stingy person, and they needed to pay more to repay the boss.

After arranging the work at the bun shop in the afternoon, Lin Chuxia returned to the courtyard.

Now she has a separate office in the courtyard. She found paper and pen and started drawing the blueprints according to her memory.

She went to the market to investigate and found that the small meat grinders on the market today are all manual, and the only ones that have electricity are the large meat grinders used in food factories. Their bun shop cannot use them and cannot afford them.

She is in urgent need of a household electric meat grinder, but it is not available on the market, so she can only find one herself.

She was busy all this time, and only put down her pen when she heard Sun Lanlan's voice in the yard.

It's getting dark.

After get off work, Sun Lanlan and Sun Bingnan went back to the courtyard to rest. Their dormitory was here. Seeing that the light was on in Lin Chuxia's office, Sun Lanlan knocked on the door and came in.

"Why haven't you left yet? It's getting dark now, and you haven't had dinner yet, right? We're going to cook some noodles, so let's eat together."

Lin Chuxia didn't expect to be busy so late and have to eat alone when she got home, so she didn't refuse and had dinner with the Sun brothers and sisters.

Just after dinner, the room suddenly became dark and there was a power outage.

At that time, the country's electricity was not well developed. Even in cities, there were power outages, not to mention in rural areas. Power outages were the norm, and the power supply was only stable during festivals and holidays.

It is precisely because of this that many small household appliances cannot become popular.

The cost is high and the use is limited, but Lin Chuxia knows that this will soon be improved.

The street lights went out and it was pitch black outside. Sun Bingnan volunteered to take Lin Chuxia back home.

Lin Chuxia did not refuse. It was so dark outside, she was not afraid of people. If she met a bad guy, she had the ability to protect herself. She was just afraid that the other person was not human.

She is not an atheist, she is a born-again person.

As a result, before she reached Qinjia Village, she met Qin Han who came to pick her up.

Lin Chuxia said goodbye to Sun Bingnan and thanked Qin Han, "Brother, you must be very tired after working in the fields all day. You don't have to come to pick me up. The people in the store are very nice. If it's too late, they will send me off."

Qin Han used his flashlight to shine on the figure walking away, confirming that it was a man, and his face looked a little gloomy.

He turned around and smiled at Lin Chuxia, "I'm just staying at home anyway, so I'll come out for a walk and some food."

I thought to myself that it was because the people in your store were too nice that made me feel uneasy. As the saying goes, if someone is too nice to you without any reason, he is either a villain or a thief. A weasel paying a New Year's greeting to a chicken cannot have good intentions.

The people in the store were so attentive. If he didn't work harder, what would he do if his wife was kidnapped when his brother came back next time?
When his brother left, he asked him to help look after the house. He couldn't let her get lost.

But as an uncle, he really couldn't tell his younger brother and his wife these words, and he didn't know what his younger brother said in the letter back to them, or whether he gave them any additional instructions.

It's really worrying.

Lin Chuxia didn't know that Qin Han was secretly worried, so she asked about the situation in the fields.

Qin Han also explained one by one that the eggplants were ready to be pulled out, and the beans could still last for a while. The price of beans had gone up a little recently, so they just had to deliver them to the vegetable station every day, and the fields would not be so busy anymore.

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He also talked about the plans for the land. They were farmers who depended on the land for their livelihood and generally would not leave the land idle. However, Qin Han was not sure what to plant next, and he didn't know what to plant to make money under the market economy.

Especially in the second half of this year, their confidence in farming has been completely destroyed.

Lin Chuxia listened until she reached the door of her house and suddenly said, "My steamed bun shop business is on the right track. After the Mid-Autumn Festival, I want to open another branch in the county town."

Until entering the house, Qin Han was still thinking about Lin Chuxia's words. Seeing that his son had fallen asleep, he pulled his wife up.

"Help me analyze what my sister-in-law means."

He repeated Lin Chuxia's original words.

Zhang Guilan was silent for a moment and then asked him, "Do you still want to do business?"

Qin Han scratched his head and said, "Who doesn't want to do business? But you said it too, Dad can't take care of so much land by himself, and we don't have the ability to do business." Some of my younger brothers and sisters are like me, they have the skills and abilities.

Zhang Guilan also knew that if she hadn't stopped him, her husband would have wanted to start the bun business with his younger brother and sister-in-law.

"After we finish planting the vegetables in the field, let's plant the wheat directly."

"We're all planting wheat?" Qin Han was puzzled. "How much can we harvest?"

Even if the vegetables are not valuable, you can't just throw them away like that. What if you get caught?

They have little land and can't make much money from growing crops.

"Don't you want to start a business with your sister-in-law? She will definitely need manpower when she opens a branch. Let's go and sell buns with her. I'll talk to her when the time comes."

Zhang Guilan knew that her sister-in-law and husband said this just to see what they thought.

But my invitation to them was rejected at the beginning. Even if my sister-in-law still has this intention, she can't say the same thing again.

What if they don't want to? Brothers have to save face, right?
After hearing what his wife said, Qin Han suddenly understood, "Okay, let's do it."

He smiled, revealing his big white teeth, a look of joy that came from the bottom of his heart.

The next day, Lin Chuxia watched several people in the courtyard clean the water, watched them put the ingredients into the pot, personally put in various seasonings, and explained the heat to several people again.

Of course, when adding the seasonings, apart from her secret seasoning packet, she also did not keep any secrets about when to add the other seasonings and how much to add.

It was impossible for her to keep an eye on this all the time. She was assured of Su Wensong, but even if Pang Yongli and Ma Yingzi mastered the skills of cooking cooked food, they would not be able to make their own flavor without her secret seasoning package.

This was the secret weapon for her success in her previous life, and also the foundation for her wealth in this life.

The seasoning packet contains powder that has already been processed. Even with sophisticated instruments, it is impossible to measure what seasoning is inside and how much to use.

There is a basement full of such seasoning packets in the space. As she uses them up, the space will be automatically replenished, which saves Lin Chuxia a lot of trouble.

After arranging everything, Lin Chuxia returned to the office. She rummaged through the clothes in the space and took out a low-key professional suit with a white shirt.

(End of this chapter) Chapter 69 This time the target is the machinery factory

On the day the shop opened, she took out a set of clothes from the space to attend the opening ceremony. This was the second set of clothes she took from the space. Although this kind of low-key and conservative clothes has no difference in age, the fabric of the clothes can still be seen to be extraordinary.

She really needs to go to the mall to buy some shopping in a while. If the things in the space can be unused, then don't use them. Even if she needs to use them, she has to find a suitable opportunity to take them out. Such good things cannot be bought in a small county.

In her previous life, she was able to rise from a street vendor to a large business thanks to not only her intelligence and talent, but also her prudence. She always believed in being low-key in life and high-key in work.

After getting herself ready, Lin Chuxia went out with the drawing that she had spent half a day drawing yesterday.

Her target this time is the machinery factory.

The customer who bought her buns for the first time came to the store several times later. Lin Chuxia knew that he was an employee of the machinery factory. His surname was Xu, and some people called him Director Xu.

With such a title and the fact that he often travels on business as the representative of the machinery factory, I guess he holds a high position in the factory.

There are several relatively powerful factories in Ancheng County, and the machinery factory is one of them.

It is located in the south of the city and covers a large area.

It was working hours when Lin Chuxia rode her bicycle to the machinery factory. The main gate was closed, leaving only a small door for people to pass through. Through the large iron gate with a fence, the straight corridor was blocked by dense trees on both sides, making it look more majestic.

Lin Chuxia pushed her bicycle to the small gate, and someone at the gate immediately stuck his head out and asked, "What are you doing here?"

"I'm looking for your Director Xu," said Lin Chuxia.

"Director Xu Changping?" the doorman asked again.

Lin Chuxia nodded, took out a pack of cigarettes from her bag and placed it on the concierge's window, "Yes, Director Xu hasn't been on a business trip recently, has he? I came here in a hurry today and didn't contact him in advance, so I was afraid that he would be on a business trip again."

The doorman first took a look at the box of cigarettes, then looked at Lin Chuxia in a small suit. Only officials would dress like this, and a smile suddenly appeared on his face.

What's more, she asked Director Xu if he was on a business trip right away, so she must be familiar with Director Xu.

"Director Xu is here. I saw him this morning and said hello to him. Please go in. His office is at the second door in the third row on the right. If he is not in the office, he must have gone to the workshop. You can look for him in the workshop. It is the second to last row on the left. He often goes to that workshop."

"Okay, okay," Lin Chuxia responded with a smile, pushing her bicycle into the gate.

The gatekeeper looked at the person walking away before retracting his head. Someone inside asked in dissatisfaction, "Why did you say so much to her?"

The janitor raised the cigarette box in his hand and said, "I would be betraying my conscience if I didn't say a few words." He had been a janitor in the machinery factory for so long, but he had never seen anyone so generous. He gave a box of Phoenix cigarettes right away.

On the other side, Lin Chuxia had found Xu Changping's office according to the doorman's instructions. When she saw the words "Production Department" on the office doorplate, a smile flashed in Lin Chuxia's eyes.

What good luck.

In today's state-owned factories, the production department is one of the core departments, which includes both production and technology.

No matter what Xu Changping is responsible for, Lin Chuxia has found the right person.

After knocking on the door and waiting for someone to call her in, Lin Chuxia pushed the door open.

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She was not in a hurry to go in. After she saw that Xu Changping was the only one inside, she smiled and greeted the people inside, then walked in.

"Director Xu, I'm Xiao Lin from Qin's Baozi Shop. Do you still remember me?"

Xu Changping nodded. He had a deep impression of this girl. He had bought buns from her several times, so how could he not know her? However, he didn't understand what she was doing in the machinery factory.

Lin Chuxia took out the prepared cooked food and said with a smile, "Recently, our steamed bun shop has newly added cooked food to give back to some old customers. You are my first customer, and I have been looking forward to your coming to the store these two days. Who knows that I have waited and waited but you didn't come. I am unwilling to give up. I have always felt that the steamed bun shop can be what it is today, and it is inseparable from the good start you gave me. I am a superstitious person, and I have to deliver the things to you to feel at ease, so I came here presumptuously."

Don't hit a smiling person. Xu Changping suspected that Lin Chuxia's purpose of coming was not that simple, but since she spoke nicely, he didn't care.

He waved his hand and said, "Boss Xiaolin, you are so polite. I appreciate your kindness, but I won't accept the gift."

Lin Chuxia looked embarrassed. "Director Xu, I know it's quite presumptuous of me to come here, but I'm completely in the dark in Ancheng County and I don't know anyone. After thinking about it, I realized that the machinery factory has only met you a few times, but I have the audacity to come here. If you don't even accept this little kindness, then I will be really ashamed."

Xu Changping looked at her. She was wearing a neat little suit. Unlike the casual look she had when she was setting up a stall in front of the train station, it was obvious that she had dressed up carefully and put a lot of thought into it.

Of course, he had no other intentions. He just felt that since she had put so much thought into it and had come to him shamelessly as she said, she must have encountered some difficulties.

Thinking of what her competitor said when he met her at the train station entrance, Xu Changping couldn't think of anything difficult for her.

To be honest, he also admired the fact that a girl could set up a stall to do business and open a shop in such a short time.

Pointing to the chair next to him, he said, "Sit down and talk."

Lin Chuxia's eyes lit up, "Director Xu, if you really think my request is unreasonable, just pretend I have never been here."

As he spoke, he took out the drawings from his bag and placed his hands on Xu Changping's desk.

"It's like this. You know that my bun shop needs a lot of meat filling every day. The manual meat grinders on the market are time-consuming and labor-intensive, so I wanted to get an electric one..."

She explained her needs and the inconveniences of meat grinders on the market, and finally pointed to the blueprint and said, "I just want a meat grinder like this. I have searched all over Ancheng County but couldn't find one, and I don't know where to find one. You are knowledgeable in the machinery factory, so I want you to point me in the right direction. If there is really no such thing, can you see if our machinery factory can make me one or two according to this blueprint, and I will pay for them."

Xu Changping had already taken her drawings at this moment, and with just one glance, his expression changed slightly.

Lin Chuxia's drawing is very detailed, showing the composition, structure and working principle of the electric meat grinder.

Xu Changping was doing this before he took this position, and this picture shows it clearly. He has seen large meat grinders before, and meat processing plants have them, but they are different from this one.

This one is smaller and easier to operate, making it more suitable for small restaurants like Lin Chuxia's.

This thing may seem insignificant, but judging from the current market development, there are more and more individual operators, and with the popularization and use of electricity, this small electric meat grinder will also have a certain market.

Xu Changping put the blueprint on the table and looked at Lin Chuxia, "Did you draw this blueprint yourself?"

(End of this chapter) 2024-08-04

Chapter 70 Deal!

Lin Chuxia nodded without any guilt.

Xu Changping pondered for a moment. "Well, give this drawing to our machinery factory. As a reward, the machinery factory will give you three finished meat grinders. Since you drew the drawing yourself, you should know that this drawing has certain flaws and is not enough to make a perfect machine."

Xu Changping was right about this. Lin Chuxia just simply drew the principle of the meat grinder. She was not a technical graduate, so she just gave a general description.

"make a deal!"

The goal was achieved. As for the blueprint, even without her, such a product would be available in a short time.

Xu Changping promised to give her the first finished product in a week, and Lin Chuxia was very satisfied with the efficiency.

After leaving the machinery factory, Lin Chuxia did not return to the bun shop, but went to the department store in the county town.

Her life after marriage was always busy, and even though she had money, she didn't spend it well.

There are more and more things to do now, and situations like today will still happen. People always respect the clothes first and then the person. When going out to do things, the proper appearance should be shown.

Lin Chuxia had a clear goal. When she arrived at the department store, she went straight to the ready-made clothing counter. When she saw suitable clothes, she told him the size she needed and packed them up.

I bought three coats and several shirts at once. I saw a new windbreaker from the south and bought one too.

I went to the shoe counter and bought two pairs of leather shoes and two pairs of cloth shoes.

The salesperson looked at her nonchalantly at first, but his eyes lit up in the end.

It's simple. It's just that meeting a woman who is so good at spending money these days is really enviable.

Lin Chuxia also can't stop buying things once she starts. No matter what time it is, shopping is the best way for women to pass the time.

Compared with the high-end clothes in her villa, these clothes are tacky and ugly, but she feels a sense of accomplishment when she sees them standing out from the crowd in a department store.

She had bought almost everything and was preparing to go home. When she passed by the watch counter, a pair of watches placed in the most conspicuous position caught her attention.

By now, Lin Chuxia had already become famous throughout the department store. All the sales clerks on the three floors knew that a woman who spent money like water had come to the department store today.

When the watch salesman saw her carrying large and small bags in her hands, he knew that the God of Wealth had come to his counter.

He quickly recommended it to her, "This pair of watches is a new arrival in the department store, a new model from the south, a pair for men and a pair for women, would you like to take a look, comrade?"

Lin Chuxia did need a watch, so she took a women's watch and put it on her wrist, which felt pretty good.

The men's watch looks really elegant. I remembered that Qin Yang's watch is old, so buying him a new watch would be a perfect birthday gift for him.

"Give me a ticket."

Fortunately, many things don't require tickets these days, otherwise I wouldn't know where to get tickets to buy so many things at once.

The salesperson quickly gave her a receipt. The two watches cost a total of 236 yuan.

Lin Chuxia paid the bill, put on the women's watch on her wrist, and asked the salesperson to pack the men's watch before leaving the department store.

Lin Chuxia did not go to the bun shop on the day she went back to her parents' home. Now Sun Lanlan is in the shop, and Su Wensong is in the small courtyard making cooked food. Even if Lin Chuxia does not go there occasionally, work in the shop can proceed in an orderly manner.

Lin Chuxia put on the same clothes she wore on her wedding day, a pair of half-new cloth shoes, and carried a net bag containing snacks from the grocery store and two bottles of white wine.

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I rode my bicycle slowly to Daqingshan Village.

At the same time, at the Li family in Xiaoqingshan Village, Lin Jiayi changed into her newly bought clothes and urged Li Guangyuan to go out quickly with a happy face.

After the two of them left the house, Mrs. Li couldn't help but spit, "What a spendthrift woman, a vixen."

Li Hongmei looked at Lin Jiayi's new clothes and said, "Mom, when will you buy me a new dress?"

Li Dongmei also said, "I also want clothes like my sister-in-law's."

"What do you want? Didn't you all have new clothes? All you do is ask for this and that all day long, without even considering whether you have the destiny to do so," Old Mrs. Li said to her daughter, but her eyes were looking in the direction where Lin Jiayi left.

Li Hongmei pouted. "How can clothes made from torn cloth be the same as ready-made clothes? I should have given up on this piece of cloth. I want ready-made clothes, too."

I thought I had gotten a great deal by taking Lin Jiayi's betrothal gift, but who knew that Lin Jiayi would go buy ready-made clothes the next moment.

Li Dongmei, "Me too."

Seeing her mother's unhappy face, Li Hongmei continued, "Mom, you should also take care of your sister-in-law. It's not easy for my brother to make a little money by selling vegetables, but she only makes ten yuan for a piece of clothing. She is too ungrateful. What's more, she is married now. Who is she dressing up for every day?"

How could Mrs. Li not know this? But her son was bewitched by that vixen, what could she do?
She knew that this marriage exchange was not a good thing, was it really so good that she could get the Li family?

I have to think of a way to take control of my son's money, otherwise this family will be ruined by that vixen sooner or later.

Lin Jiayi had no idea of Mrs. Li's plan. She sat on the back of the bicycle and discussed with Li Guangyuan what gifts to buy when they returned home.

"We are now making money from business, so we must not be stingy. Buy two kilograms of snacks for my mom and two bottles of wine for my dad. Forget about my younger brother, he is too old to like sweets anymore."

Li Guangyuan calculated how much the vegetables that were not sold last night would be damaged after a day, and whether the remaining vegetables could be sold after a day.

After removing the damaged parts and leaving some rotten vegetables, the day's work would have been in vain.

Add to that the gifts I bought from the Lin family, and I would have worked for nothing for a whole week.

However, when I thought about what my wife said that they are capable now and must go home to show their parents, I put those plans behind me and couldn't help but think of my wife's sister and brother-in-law.

He felt ashamed of himself after meeting the man only once. He heard that he was a working man and a college student. There was a huge difference between him and himself.

It was for this reason that the daughter-in-law's sister cried, made a fuss, and even threatened to hang herself, asking for a marriage exchange.

He thought of his wife's sister again. She looked honest and more beautiful than his wife, but he didn't expect her to be so snobbish.

Now he has started a business, and as his wife said, they will do big business in the future. When he becomes a boss one day, I don't know if his sister-in-law will regret her original choice.

When he thought about his sister-in-law regretting her decision and crying, hugging his thighs and begging for shelter, Li Guangyuan suddenly felt a surge of warmth in his heart, as if all his efforts had found their goal.

"Guangyuan, did you hear me?"

Lin Jiayi pinched him in dissatisfaction, and Li Guangyuan came back to his senses.

"What?"

"I mean, I don't know if Chuxia will go back to her parents' home today. My brother-in-law can't go home more than twice a year, so my sister is left alone at home. I don't know how she lives. No matter how capable my brother-in-law is, what can he do? The two of them are separated from each other, how can there be any affection? When the time comes, my brother-in-law will find someone else outside, and my sister will probably cry so hard that she won't even have a place to go. She must be envious of us living a happy life now."

(End of this chapter) Chapter 71: Pretending to be rich

Li Guangyuan smiled and said, "Not really, right?" But he felt something else in his heart.

Lin Jiayi didn't explain much. Even if Qin Yang didn't look for a woman outside and brought back a son for her to raise, what difference would it make?
She was now looking forward to Lin Chuxia returning to her parents' home today. As much as she envied Lin Chuxia in her last life, she would make Lin Chuxia envy her in this life.

As the two were talking, they heard a pleasant bicycle bell from the front, and then they saw Li Ergou riding a brand new bicycle, turning from the side road.

Seeing the two of them greet each other enthusiastically, "Brother Guangyuan, sister-in-law, are you going out?"

Li Guangyuan responded with a smile, but Lin Jiayi's eyes fell on the brand new bicycle.

"Is this your new bicycle?"

"Yes," Li Ergou said with a smile, "My mother found a wife for me, and she insisted on a new bicycle as a betrothal gift. Fortunately, Brother Guangyuan was able to buy our bicycle, otherwise our family would not have that much money to buy a new one."

"Why are you saying all this? We are brothers," Li Guangyuan smiled innocently.

Lin Jiayi's eyes almost popped out of her head. Did Li Guangyuan use her dowry money to be a good person?
After the people left, Lin Jiayi pinched Li Guangyuan fiercely again, "Is this the reason why you bought Li Ergou's bicycle?"

Li Guangyuan inhaled in pain, "Wife, what you said is true. I bought the bicycle for business. Li Ergou's family just wanted to sell bicycles, so I bought it. Don't worry, I will definitely put your business first. Li Ergou, I just did you a favor."

"You're smart," Lin Jiayi snorted coldly.

Li Guangyuan laughed twice, his eyes twinkling.

Xiaoqingshan Village is next to Daqingshan Village. The two went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy gifts and soon arrived at the Lin family.

When Mother Lin saw her eldest daughter coming back, she smiled and asked her son to make tea and water, and let the two of them into the house.

Lin Jiayi glanced around the room and asked, "Is the second sister not back yet?"

Mother Lin replied indifferently, "Who knows if she will come back? Your brother-in-law is not at home, what is she going to do alone?"

"Whether her brother-in-law is at home or not, she should come back to see her parents. Her parents raised her and found such a good family. Second sister is a sensible person and will definitely come back to see you."

Mother Lin stuffed the washed pears into her daughter's hands and said, "If she were half as sensible as you, I would be satisfied. You don't know that Lanlan has found a job in the city and is now a salaried person. If I had known, I would not have let the second child get married so early. If she could have found a job, she could have helped support the family."

Sun Lanlan is the same age as Lin Chuxia. It's really true that comparing yourself to others makes you feel nauseous.

Lin Jiayi lives in the neighboring village and also heard that Sun Lanlan and her third brother found jobs in the city.

Although I have the same idea as my mother, there is nothing I can do now.

However, compared to working and earning a salary to support the family, she would rather Lin Chuxia marry Qin Yang and live as a widow.

"The second child doesn't have that ability. Even if she stays at home, she can't find a job like Sun Lanlan. Mom, don't count on her. Guangyuan's business is now on the rise, and he makes money every day. When I have money, I will let you enjoy life."

Mother Lin was very proud when she heard this, "I knew my love for you was not in vain."

When it was almost noon, a figure came in from the gate of the courtyard. It was Lin Chuxia.

"When did my second sister learn to ride a bicycle?"

Her eyes fell on the bicycle and saw that it was older than the one in their house, and she suddenly felt relieved.

Seeing Lin Chuxia put the net bag on the handlebars, she raised a sneer at the corner of her lips, "We are all family, so don't pretend to be rich. It's not easy for your family to save up such a small amount, right? What's more, Qin Yang is not at home. Even if you don't come back for the Mid-Autumn Festival, Mom won't fight with you for anything."

In her previous life, all the family income was controlled by the old lady. Even after the family was divided, she still had to ask the old lady for money.

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Lin Chuxia looked at her calmly: "So, elder sister is living a good life?"

Lin Jiayi was waiting for her to ask this question. She raised her chin proudly and said, "Not bad. When it comes to getting married, the most important thing is that the man cares about you. Like our Guangyuan, he listens to me in everything. We have the money in our hands, and we can get whatever we want with just one word."

Then he smiled and said to Lin Chuxia, "If you have any difficulties in the future, tell me. Your brother-in-law and I will definitely help you."

She deliberately emphasized the word "brother-in-law". Li Guangyuan is now successful and she has tasted victory.

Lin Chuxia took off the net bag and gave it to Lin Jiadong. It seemed that she didn't understand the meaning of her words. She just said, "I don't need the help of elder sister and brother-in-law. I am old now. Elder sister must help the family more, so that the good marriage that mother arranged for you will not be in vain."

She didn't say find someone, but deliberately said change. Lin Jiayi's face immediately became unhappy, "What do you mean change? I was going to marry Guangyuan anyway."

Seeing that the two of them were talking about this topic again, Lin's mother said with a cold face, "Okay, let's all go inside. If the journey is long, go early. Are you going to let your family wait for you?"

Lin Chuxia came just in time for dinner. She couldn't sever ties with her parents' family, nor did she want to waste too much time in this home.

At the dinner table, Lin's mother talked about Sun Lanlan's work again, but Lin Chuxia ignored it and just lowered her head to eat her meal.

When Lin Jiayi mentioned that Li Guangyuan was doing a vegetable business, she was a little surprised.

"Although we are only a small vegetable business now, don't underestimate this business. We can earn several dollars every day, which is much better than farming alone," Lin Jiayi looked at Lin Chuxia proudly, "I know that my second sister has no say in the Qin family, and Qin Yang's salary will not reach you, but don't worry, wait until your brother-in-law and I expand our business, then we will find you a job to make a living, and help you a little. You won't have a hard time. Just don't complain about your life when the time comes."

Lin Chuxia looked at her eyes full of malice and could guess what she was thinking.

It's nothing more than wanting to humble her to the dirt.

She chuckled, "I appreciate your kindness, elder sister. I'm doing fine in the Qin family, so don't worry about me."

Unexpectedly, Li Guangyuan would take this path in his life. It seems that money is more real than any other ability.

Of course she knew that the reason Li Guangyuan took this path in his life was closely related to the money given by Lin Jiayi.

Li Guangyuan is not someone who is easily persuaded.

The man looks honest and simple, but he is actually thoughtful, stubborn and calculating.

From childhood to adulthood, he has been competing with his mother and two sisters in a battle of wits and courage, and hardly ever speaks the truth.

After dinner, Lin's mother was busy packing things for Lin Jiayi.

"Although these pears are small, they are very sweet. I asked your uncle Sun for them. There are no fruit trees in Xiaoqingshan Village. You can take them back and taste them."

Lin Jiayi looked at Xiaoli with some disdain, "Aren't there any bigger ones?"

"Don't people sell the bigger ones for money? If I hadn't asked for them, they wouldn't have been willing to give me the ones I picked out."

Lin Jiayi looked at Lin Chuxia again, with a smile on her lips, "Mom, don't you want to decorate my second sister?"

This big bag was obviously filled with things for her.

(End of this chapter) Chapter 72: Hypocrisy

Mother Lin paused for a moment, glanced at Lin Chuxia, then looked away and continued to pick and choose, "The Qin family is well-off and can afford this little bit, so I won't give it to her, and it won't be hard for her to carry it by herself because it's a long way."

Lin Jiayi said with some regret, "That's true. Speaking of which, my second sister's life in the Qin family is not as good as I thought. You are still wearing old clothes. Didn't Qin Yang send you some salary to buy new clothes?"

As she said this, she tugged at her collar, and her meaning was self-evident.

"Speaking of which, as your elder sister, I should take care of you when Qin Yang is not at home. However, as you can see, Guangyuan has just started a business and has used up all his money. I really can't do anything about it."

Mother Lin packed the bags and glanced at her two daughters. "Why are you saying all this? Everyone has their own destiny. Just live your life well. Why should you care about so many things?"

Lin Jiayi said, "Mom, Chu Xia is my sister after all. I also want her to live a good life. When I asked her to marry Qin Yang, wasn't it to let her live a good life?"

Lin Chuxia was about to leave after dinner, but was pulled aside by Lin Jiayi to talk.

Listening to her hypocritical words now, I just want to laugh.

Her sister has really not grown any brains after being reborn.

"Sister, if you really want to take care of me, it's easy," Lin Chuxia suddenly said.

"What?" Lin Jiayi looked up subconsciously.

Lin Chuxia glanced at Li Guangyuan who was talking to Lin's father, "Mom, aren't you worried that it would be difficult for me to get the things by myself? Why don't you ask my brother-in-law to take me there?"

The few people were not far away. Li Guangyuan responded readily after hearing this, "Okay, I'll send my second sister back first, and then come over..."

"No," Lin Jiayi interrupted before Li Guangyuan finished speaking, "Lin Chuxia, do you still have any shame? You actually want your brother-in-law to send you."

Lin Chuxia looked at her innocently, and Li Guangyuan frowned slightly, "Jiayi, this is nothing, right?"

"If I say no, then it's no. Lin Chuxia, if you want to leave, leave now. No one at home will stop you. Don't do anything weird."

There was no way she would let Lin Chuxia and Li Guangyuan be alone together.

Li Guangyuan really didn't understand why Lin Jiayi reacted so strongly, and wanted to apologize to Lin Chuxia, but Lin's mother stopped him, "Okay, if you want to leave, leave quickly. You came back and found trouble. This family really owes you. Don't come back if you have nothing to do in the future."

"I know." She really didn't want to go back to this home.

Just as I pushed my bicycle to the gate, a man came in hurriedly.

Aunt Sun was carrying a basket of pears. Seeing Lin Chuxia, she said in a loud voice, "Are you leaving? I finally caught up with you. I heard that you were back to your parents' home, so I asked your uncle to pick a basket of pears for you to take back to eat."

"Aunt Sun, that's not necessary." The pears in this basket are all big, and they are the best quality for sale.

"You kid, just take it, why are you being so polite to your aunt?"

Without saying anything, Aunt Sun took the net bag behind her bicycle seat and put the pears in it. It was so full that it looked unstable, so she instructed Lin Jiadong, "Jiadong, find a rope for your second sister. If it falls to the ground and breaks, it won't taste good anymore."

"Hey," Lin Jiadong responded, and quickly found a rope to help Lin Chuxia tie the pears tightly.

From beginning to end, no one noticed the ugly expressions of Lin's mother and Lin Jiayi.

After Aunt Sun left, Lin Jiayi snorted coldly, "Aunt Sun is so nice to you, I didn't know that I thought she was your mother."

"Sister, are you saying that mom is not as good to me as an outsider? Your words make mom so sad," Lin Chuxia looked at Lin's mother, "Mom, sister's words were unintentional, please don't take them to heart. I'm leaving, don't see me off."

Lin Jiayi was stunned, "Mom, that's not what I meant."

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Mother Lin was furious and didn't know who to be angry with. She felt even more upset when she saw Lin Chuxia taking away such a big bag of pears.

He looked at his son and yelled, "You found a rope when I asked you to? How many ropes are there for her to take away at home? She moves things from her mother's house to her husband's house every time she comes back. Your elder sister took so many snacks and wine, and I only brought her some pears. What did she take?"

Lin Jiadong scratched his head in confusion, "Second sister also took snacks and wine. I saw that she took no less than the eldest sister."

Lin Chuxia went straight back to the bun shop. The shop had just been idle at that moment. Su Wensong was also there, and he and Sun Bingnan were counting the remaining ingredients in the shop and recording which ingredients needed to be prepared for tomorrow.

Aunt Sun and Ma Yingzi are making dumplings. The dumpling shop will sell another wave of dumplings when trains arrive and leave the station in the afternoon.

Lin Chuxia put the pears she brought back on the table and invited everyone to eat them.

Several people put down their work and came to join in the fun, but Sun Lanlan was the only one who lay in front of the counter, looking listless.

This is not Sun Lanlan's character.

Lin Chuxia winked at Sun Bingnan and asked him what was wrong.

Sun Bingnan looked confused, as if he had just discovered that something was wrong with his sister.

Seeing that she couldn't rely on him, Lin Chuxia took a pear and went over to ask in person.

Sun Lanlan took the pear and replied listlessly, "It's okay."

"You don't look like everything is fine. Are your relatives coming? If you don't feel well, go back and rest." Girls have those few days every month, so Lin Chuxia naturally wouldn't be harsh on her sisters.

"It's nothing, I just want to be alone for a while."

At this time, Aunt Sun came over with two freshly washed pears, handed the big one to Lin Chuxia, and smiled happily.

Lin Chuxia just discovered that Aunt Sun was particularly happy today, her face was almost smiling like a flower.

"Auntie, what good news has happened to you? You look so happy that you have several more wrinkles on your face."

Aunt Sun is a little plump, a figure that is rare nowadays. Because she is plump, she has fewer wrinkles on her face than people of the same age.

Aunt Sun touched the corner of her eyes and rarely did she bother with Lin Chuxia.

"You're right. It's a happy event. It's not a coincidence that you're not in the store today, Boss Lin. Otherwise, I would have asked you to help me with some advice."

Lin Chuxia also became interested, "What's the matter?"

"It's my son, Sun Hao, you know him. He came to the restaurant for dinner today. Not only did he come, he also brought a female colleague with him. This kid is in his twenties and hasn't found a partner. I really thought he didn't care about a wife. Today he brought his female colleague to dinner and asked me quietly how I was. This is the first time I saw my kid like this. Tsk tsk tsk... It's really unbearable to watch."

Lin Chuxia glanced at Sun Lanlan and knew why she was depressed.

I couldn't help but ask, "Sun Hao has a girlfriend now, what do you think, Auntie?"

"Who said it wasn't true? This guy was keeping it a secret. I only found out after asking him that they have been dating for several months. He brought her to me in order for me to arrange a marriage for her. She looks okay to me. She's not as pretty as Boss Lin, but she's more than enough for my son. Both of them are police officers. Don't we often say that we have something in common? I just don't know what it will be like if we really live together in the future."

(End of this chapter) Chapter 73 Mid-Autumn

Festival Aunt Sun smiled so hard that her eyebrows were not visible. "You don't know what that boy told me. He said that that was the girl he liked, and whether I liked it or not, I had to respect his choice. We haven't even gotten married yet, but he's already trying to put pressure on me."

They have been dating for several months. Lin Chuxia sighed secretly. It seems that her good sister is destined to be disappointed.

Fortunately, I didn't rashly mention it to Aunt Sun at the beginning.

She smiled and said, "Since Sun Hao thinks it's good, then it should be right. Nowadays, people emphasize free love, so you don't have to worry too much, Auntie."

"That's true. I'll go back and discuss it with his father. We'll see when both parents can meet to finalize the matter. Sun Hao is already an adult, and if he gets married, I'll be relieved of a lot of worry."

"Then congratulations in advance, ma'am."

After Aunt Sun left, Sun Lanlan looked at Lin Chuxia resentfully.

Lin Chuxia patted his shoulder and said, "Let me lend you my shoulder to lean on for a while. If that doesn't work, let's go back to the courtyard and find a quiet place to cry for a while."

Sun Lanlan slapped her in anger, "Go to hell, I just feel that I'm unlucky. I finally found someone I like, but he already has a partner. I don't need to cry."

"Then I'm relieved," Lin Chuxia comforted, "There are beautiful women in the world. Don't worry, I'll help you find one. We won't be done until we find a handsome man who is knowledgeable and capable."

Sun Lanlan burst out laughing, "Then I'm counting on you."

"No problem," Lin Chuxia handed her the pear, "Eat the pear, this is what Aunt Sun gave me."

"I was wondering if you looked familiar. Don't tell me, even though we have fruit trees at home, I have never eaten such delicious pears in my life. I am so lucky to have you today."

The big pears were all sold for money, and they only ate the ones that were eaten by insects and birds.

"Aunt Sun gave me the pears because of your face."

"You're flattering me. I don't have that much face."

After the two of them interrupted her conversation, Sun Lanlan felt much better.

On the Mid-Autumn Festival, the steamed bun shop closed early, not only giving everyone a half-day holiday, but also distributing cooked food as a holiday benefit.

Every one of the employees in the bun shop was very happy.

These days, festivals just involve weighing some raw meat, and only those with better financial resources will buy cooked food.

Each of them received at least two kilograms, which could be taken home, much more impressive than giving them a two-dollar bonus.

Especially Aunt Sun, her back was stiff as she carried two kilograms of cooked food.

Lin Chuxia also brought a bag of cooked food and went to pick up Grandpa He in person.

The old man said that he didn't want to cause her trouble, but he had already changed into new clothes.

Lin Chuxia didn't expose him and helped him onto the cart.

Although the Qin family has split up, they still celebrate the holidays together. Qin Yang is not at home, and Lin Chuxia would feel too lonely celebrating the holidays alone.

The eldest brother and sister-in-law of the Qin family also came back from the fields early today. When Lin Chuxia and Mr. He arrived home, the family was preparing for the reunion dinner.

The family knew that Lin Chuxia would bring her master home to celebrate the festival together, so when they saw her coming, they all greeted her warmly.

Little Zhuangzhuang blinked his big eyes and approached me, asking curiously, "Who is my aunt's master? Who is my master? What should I call my aunt's master? Should I call my aunt master? Or should I call my aunt master?"

Father Qin stroked his grandson's head and said with a smile, "You don't have a master. Your aunt's master is her elder. You should call your aunt's master Grandpa, Grandpa He."

Little Zhuangzhuang understood, nodded seriously, and raised his little head to shout to Grandpa He, "Hello, Grandpa He."

Looking at the enthusiastic Qin family, Mr. He felt a little at a loss, but more moved.

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He fished out a red envelope from his pocket and handed it to Xiao Zhuangzhuang, "Good boy, this is a gift from grandpa, take it."

Xiao Zhuangzhuang looked at Zhang Guilan and didn't dare to take it. Lin Chuxia said directly, "Grandpa He gave it to you. Take it."

The little guy then accepted the red envelope and thanked the master sincerely.

After getting to know the Qin family, Mr. He and Qin's father chatted in the house, while Lin Chuxia went to the kitchen to help Qin's mother and sister-in-law prepare the reunion dinner.

Soon a large table of sumptuous reunion dinner was ready, and Qin Han even ordered some wine.

Mr. He can drink a little wine, but Father Qin's body cannot drink alcohol but he craves it.

Qin Han took the cup and took the initiative to drink with Mr. He. Father Qin looked at him eagerly and discussed with his eldest son, "This is the first time that Mr. He comes to our house. I will drink a little with him. We have to make sure he drinks well."

Qin Han saw through his father's intention at a glance, "I'll just drink a few more cups with Uncle He, don't worry, I'll make sure Uncle He drinks well."

Lin Chuxia didn't dare to let Father Qin drink, so she took a wine glass and said, "Brother and I will drink with Master, you can eat more food."

Father Qin twirled his fingers and smacked his lips. It was obvious that he really wanted to drink.

Mr. He spoke up, "Pour your dad half a cup to satisfy his craving."

Qin Han was afraid that Mr. He didn't know about his father's physical condition, so he opened his mouth to explain.

Mr. He waved his hand nonchalantly, "Half a glass of wine is fine, just listen to me."

Lin Chuxia winked at Qin Han, took an empty wine glass and poured half a glass of wine for Qin's father.

She didn't know how good her master's medical skills were, but she could tell from Grandma Su's words that her master was once a great master.

Now that the master has spoken, it will be fine for the father-in-law to drink half a glass of wine.

Father Qin was very happy to drink the wine he had been longing for. Everyone at the dinner table was in a happy mood and both the host and the guests enjoyed the meal.

After dinner, Lin Chuxia and Zhang Guilan cleared the table, and then Mr. He asked about Qin's father's condition.

He didn't plan to treat patients anymore, but the Qin family was so warm to him and made him feel the long-lost family warmth, so Mr. He wanted to do something for them.

He is not good at other things, but he is good at treating patients.

Father Qin also learned from Lin Chuxia that Mr. He was an old Chinese doctor, so he did not hide anything when he mentioned his illness.

"I got sick when I was young, and my condition has been getting better and worse. But recently, my second son's wife prescribed me some medicine from the hospital, and it's very effective. I feel a lot lighter and my old illnesses are less common."

Old Master He nodded. Seeing that Father Qin did not look seriously ill, he felt his pulse for the sake of caution.

But when he felt his pulse, he couldn't help but frown.

After touching with both hands, his brows became more and more furrowed.

Judging from Qin's father's pulse, he was not destined to live a long life, and he was plagued by illness in his later years.

But later on, it was obvious that he was being kept as a child again. Only traditional Chinese medicine practitioners could do this. But looking around, let alone Ancheng County, even in the whole Shanhe Province, the number of old traditional Chinese medicine practitioners with this ability can be counted on one's fingers.

"You said you've been taking the medicine Chu Xia prescribed for you recently? Can you show me the medicine you've been taking recently?"

There is nothing to hide here, so Qin's father asked Qin's mother to get the medicine.

Lin Chuxia finished cleaning up and went back to the house. As soon as she entered the room, she saw Mr. He researching Qin's father's medicine. Her eyelids couldn't help but twitch.

(End of this chapter) 2024-08-04

Chapter 74 Give Him a Surprise

"Master, is there anything wrong with my dad's medicine? I found the best doctor in the county hospital to prescribe this medicine. My dad said that this medicine is very effective and he hasn't had any relapses recently."

Mr. He raised his head and looked at her.

Lin Chuxia blinked guiltily. Just as she was thinking about how to get over this, Grandpa He rewrapped the medicine bag and said, "The medicine is good. Just keep taking it. You can also take some Chinese medicine for conditioning. If you want to take Chinese medicine, I'll write a prescription for you later."

Lin Chuxia breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "That's great, Master, please write the prescription and I will get the medicine according to your prescription later."

Mr. He looked at her deeply and said, "Don't worry, just go to my place tomorrow to get the prescription."

For some reason, Lin Chuxia always felt that there was something else behind the words.

After dinner, they chatted for a while and it was already late, so Qin's mother asked Qin Han to take Grandpa He home.

The family watched Grandpa He go away. Lin Chuxia stared at the moon above her head in a daze. It seemed to her that she hadn't seen such a beautiful moon for a long time.

Qin's mother thought that she was worried, and she also sighed, "It would be great if Yangyang was at home." The two of them were still separated like this during the Mid-Autumn Festival reunion day.

Lin Chuxia came back to her senses and smiled at Qin's mother, "Qin Yang's job is special and he is responsible, so he won't be able to come back easily. Don't worry, we write to each other often. I think his birthday will be at the end of the month, so I will go over there to see him then."

When Qin's mother heard this, she smiled happily, "You should go to see Yangyang. It's good to go. If he doesn't have time to come back, you can go to see him. It's the same. I haven't celebrated Yangyang's birthday for many years. This is the first year of your marriage. He will definitely be happy if you can go to celebrate his birthday."

How could he not know about his own son?
He said he didn't want a wife, but he really got one. Looking at his reluctant look before he left home, who knows what he was thinking during these few months at the company.

"Mom, let's keep this a secret. Let's not tell Qin Yang. I'll give him a surprise when the time comes."

Qin's mother clapped her hands and laughed, "Okay, I won't tell him." Her daughter-in-law has her son in her heart, so how could she possibly try to destroy him.

Although today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, Qin's mother had some concerns all day, but now she is completely relieved.

Urging Lin Chuxia to go back to her room and sleep, she happily went back to her room to talk to the old man.

A few days after the Mid-Autumn Festival, a meat grinder was delivered from the machinery factory.

This machine was made according to the drawings given by Lin Chuxia, but with some differences.

"Our director asked you to try it first to see if there are any deficiencies. We will improve it when we get back," the young master who delivered the machine said to Lin Chuxia.

Lin Chuxia first looked at the structure of the machine. The drawing she drew was only a rough outline, and this machine did have a lot of room for improvement.

"Third brother, go get some raw meat. Brother Su, turn on the machine."

Su Wensong, Sun Bingnan, and Pang Yongli gathered around when the machine was moved over.

Now the meat fillings needed for cooked food and buns in the store depend on these three men. When they heard that it was an electric meat grinder, the three of them looked expectant.

After hearing what Lin Chuxia said, Sun Bingnan responded loudly, went back to the kitchen and got a large piece of pork belly with fat and lean meat.

Su Wensong placed the machine close to a power source and turned it on.

Peel the pork belly, cut it into smaller pieces, and put it directly into the funnel of the machine after turning on the power.

As the motor turned, the meat filling was spit out from under the machine.

"This is good. This is really good."

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Sun Bingnan looked very happy, as he had been tired of chopping meat for some time.

This job is tiring and boring. If he had a meat grinder, not only would he be more relaxed, but there would also be a lot less work to do in the store.

Lin Chuxia picked up a piece of meat filling with chopsticks and twisted it, then stood up and said to the young chef, "The machine is fine, we'll keep this one, and we'll have to trouble Director Xu to get the remaining two as soon as possible."

"Okay, I'll pass that message on to Director Xu."

With the meat grinder, the work in the store has indeed become a lot easier.

After the Mid-Autumn Festival, their cooked food business had become famous. Many people recognized Qin Ji's cooked food and rode their bicycles for several kilometers to buy it. The demand for cooked food varieties was also increasing. Lin Chuxia decided to add braised beef and smoked chicken.

The raw materials for braised beef are easy to come by. The butcher shop under the meat processing plant not only provides pork, but also mutton and beef.

As for the whole chicken for smoking, Lin Chuxia decided to go to the chicken farm near Ancheng County.

She gave this task to Sun Bingnan.

Sun Bingnan is familiar with Ancheng County and is a smart person. Asking him to discuss this matter is also a test given to him by Lin Chuxia.

Her requirements were very clear. In order to be able to have a long-term cooperation, the whole chickens she provided had to meet not only the quantity requirements but also the quality assurance. Most importantly, they wanted well-processed white-striped chickens.

Most of the whole chickens sold in the city now are live chickens. If you buy them and process them yourself, the process is too complicated and requires a lot of manpower.

Sun Bingnan took this matter very seriously. He had been in the store for such a long time and had been in charge of the purchasing work of the bun shop. All other work in the store was done by Lin Chuxia and Su Wensong.

This time it was finally his turn to run the errand, and he wanted to show Lin Chuxia his real skills.

In less than three days, he visited several chicken farms near Ancheng County and finally locked on a medium-sized individual chicken farm.

At this moment, everyone is competing for public jobs. If they want to win, they have to start with the details and do things that others are unwilling to do.

From this perspective, it meets Lin Chuxia's requirements.

Lin Chuxia went over to take a look in person and was quite satisfied. After negotiation, the two parties signed the contract.

When Lin Chuxia took out the contract, the other party hesitated for a moment. It was really because agreement constraints were not popular these days, and they always felt that signing a contract was like signing an indenture to sell themselves.

The terms of Lin Chuxia's contract were clearly written. This contract not only required the chicken farm to provide qualified products on time, but also required Lin Chuxia's chicken farm to provide products as required by the contract and not refuse without reason.

After this explanation, the chicken farm owner suddenly understood.

What they provide is not live chickens but striped chickens. If the other party regrets their decision due to poor business, the dead chickens will not be able to survive.

With this in mind, this contract is necessary.

"Boss Lin is really thoughtful. Don't worry, we will definitely act according to the requirements of the contract and will not delay your business."

"I trust Boss Shi to be able to reach a cooperation," Lin Chuxia also replied.

As long as the contract is signed, she can trust everyone. If the other party breaches the contract, they will pay compensation according to the contract. So what does it matter whether they believe it or not?

After signing the contract, Lin Chuxia asked Sun Bingnan to return to the bun shop and went to the machinery factory herself.

(End of this chapter) Chapter 75 Technology Changes Life

The other two of the three meat grinders agreed upon were also ready, so she was asked to go and get them.

Lin Chuxia went directly to Xu Changping's office, where Xu Changping was waiting for her.

She saw the man pointing at two machines on the ground and asking her to look at them.

"Some details have been improved during the production process. Can you tell the difference from the previous one? These two machines have more horsepower, and a whole pound of meat can be cut almost without cutting."

Lin Chuxia squatted there and took a look. It was indeed good.

Turning to him, I asked, "How many models has the machinery factory produced?"

Xu Changping chuckled, his eyes flashing with approval, but also helplessly, "This is how it is when talking to smart people. You can't take advantage of them at all."

He personally poured a glass of water for Lin Chuxia, "So far, three models have been produced. The one you gave you before is the most basic. These two are upgraded and enhanced versions. There is also a model in between to meet different needs."

Lin Chuxia took the water and said with a smile, "If Director Xu goes into marketing, he will definitely be able to achieve something."

"It can't be helped. In a market economy, everyone has to look at the market, and state-owned enterprises like us are no exception. I saw and learned a lot on my previous business trips, especially those people in the south. They are really smart, and I can say that I have put what I have learned into practice."

In the past, such machines would only be produced in one model to make it easier for workers to operate.

As for user needs, they are secondary.

The purpose at that time was to use whatever was available. Now they produce whatever others need. This is in line with the saying, serve the people.

Xu Changping glanced at Lin Chuxia again. This girl was really smart and had a unique vision.

"You gave the drawings to the machinery factory and only got three meat grinders. In a sense, we took advantage of you. If you need anything in the future, just let us know. As long as the machinery factory can make it for you, we will definitely do our best."

Xu Changping made a solemn promise.

It's not that he really felt that he owed Lin Chuxia anything. The exchange of a blueprint for three meat grinders was an agreed upon by both parties. It's just that he could win over someone by doing a favor now.

Xu Changping, the owner of a small steamed bun shop, naturally looked down on such an identity, but he could not ignore Lin Chuxia.

Lin Chuxia was naturally willing to accept this favor and quickly expressed her gratitude.

When they pulled the two meat grinders back to the bun shop, not only Sun Bingnan, but also Su Wensong and Pang Yongli smiled when they saw the two machines.

The meat grinder was previously used in the steamed bun shop, and the meat filling needed for sausage in the courtyard was also ground here and then taken over.

Their workload has been greatly reduced and they have more time.

"It would have to be electric," Su Wensong sighed.

"Of course, technology changes our lives!" Lin Chuxia said.

The preparation method of braised chicken is not much different from cooked food. Su Wensong is also very knowledgeable in this regard and he can get the hang of it after being instructed to make it twice.

As soon as the first pot of braised chicken came out of the pot, Lin Chuxia took one and planned to send it to Mr. He.

She rarely stays in the bun shop to work now, and has not seen her master for several days.

But when she saw Mr. He, she regretted it.

I thought the incident with Qin's father's medicine at Qin's house that day was a thing of the past, but who knew the old man was still thinking about it.

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There were only two of them at home at the moment, so Mr. He asked again.

Lin Chuxia opened the still hot braised chicken and tore off a chicken thigh to stuff the old man's mouth.

"Master, please try it. This is the first pot of braised chicken in our store. I brought it to you as soon as it was cooked. Am I being filial to you?" Don't ask for her filial piety's sake.

Mr. He obviously didn't buy it. He took the chicken leg, took a bite, and just looked at her, waiting for her reply.

Lin Chuxia had no choice but to give up. "Master, didn't you see what medicine I took? It was just the medicine prescribed by the hospital."

"Which hospital?" Old Man He snorted coldly, "I want to see which hospital can prescribe vitamin tablets that can cure all diseases."

He didn't expose her that day, thinking that as a junior, no matter what the purpose was, it was all out of kindness towards the elders.

But he was really curious. If it wasn't the effect of those medicines, who was it that treated Qin's father's body?
It seemed like a Chinese medicine technique, but it didn't seem like it.

When Lin Chuxia heard that Mr. He had even figured out the name of the medicine, she retorted unreasonably, "Master, you are a Chinese medicine doctor," so how could you be sure that it was a vitamin tablet.

"Is it easy to fool people just because it's Chinese medicine?"

It is true that he is a Chinese medicine practitioner, but he is not so blind that he doesn't even recognize a vitamin tablet. When he first saw patients, he would occasionally prescribe some Western medicine.

"Okay, okay, you can't fool me, but those medicines were really prescribed by the hospital, and my father-in-law has been taking them all the time. Maybe the old man is in a good mood recently, so his health is getting better and better. You don't know that Qin Yang... that is, my husband, and their youngest son, did not plan to get married. Because of this, the two old people in the family worried a lot. You are an old Chinese doctor, you should know that mood and health are also closely related."

"I'm not sure whether an old Chinese doctor like me knows this or not, but I think you know it very well."

Knowing that he couldn't get anything out of her by asking her like this, Mr. He stopped asking her questions.

After all, this child has no bad intentions towards the two elderly people, and she will naturally say it when she is willing to.

If she really didn't want to say it, there was no point in him pressing her further.

Pointing to a box at the end of the kang, he said, "Go open that box. There's a small box inside. Take it over here."

"There's a treasure, Master," Lin Chuxia put on a playful smile and climbed onto the kang to open the box.

I took the small box from the box as Grandpa He said.

Old Master He opened the box himself. "Since you like to think about these things, I'll give you this book to take back and read. I know that even though you have chosen me as your master, this is not your aspiration. But girl, no matter what time it is, having a skill is an extra guarantee for yourself. Master doesn't ask you to spend too much time and effort on this. Just learn the basics, which can save your life at a critical moment, and also prevent you from being fooled by others with vitamin pills."

Lin Chuxia felt a little emotional when she saw the medical book that Grandpa He took out. But when she heard the following words, she was speechless. Will the vitamin tablets become her dark history?

"Master, I will definitely watch it carefully."

The medical book is a bit old, and the inner pages are still in vertical format and traditional Chinese characters. After such a period of time, such a book can still be preserved. You can imagine how important this book is to the old man.

"I'll go back and copy it down and give it back to you. Don't worry, I won't damage it."

Lin Chuxia held the medical book in both hands with a serious expression.

Mr. He waved his hand, "No need, I'll give it to you. Since you call me Master, I have to leave something for you. Also, take all the waste paper in this box. It hurts my eyes to see it."

(End of this chapter)