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Bathing in this lake is especially refreshing.

"Hehe, I didn't expect it to be so comfortable here!" Old Qi said, very happy.

During the war years, I often bathed in lakes and rivers. Now that I'm older, I'm too embarrassed to go.

Because the water is clean and purified by the small turtles, there is no need to use soap to wash away the dirt and heat.

“It’s quite comfortable,” Huo Yingjie said. “Grandpa Qi, this is a good place to recuperate. You and Grandma should stay here for a while longer.”

"Sure!" Old Qi said with a smile. It's not easy to come out once in a while. In two or three months, when the weather cools down, he can go back. Consider it a vacation.

There is a designated area on the shore for drying clothes.

He Tiantian made comfortable cotton shorts and vests for everyone, which are very comfortable to wear to sleep in.

Everyone lay down in the room prepared by He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie and fell asleep peacefully.

The next morning, He Tiantian cooked a large pot of rice porridge, boiled eggs, and a few side dishes.

Knowing that Qi Zhengmin was used to eating Western-style breakfast, He Tiantian made some sandwiches and poached eggs. Since there was no ham or bacon, she cut a piece of braised pork and a few lettuce leaves.

Even though it's so simple, Qi Zhengmin already likes it very much.

While eating the sandwich, Qi Zhengmin's eyes were already squinted into a slit as he exclaimed, "Sister Tian, ​​it's so delicious! I've discovered that everything you make is delicious."

"It's delicious, come on, have another one." He Tiantian said with a smile, putting another one on Qi Zhengmin's plate.

"Mmm!" Qi Zhengmin nodded, very grateful.

Everyone can enjoy a delicious breakfast at the table.

He Tiantian's love for everyone isn't just spoken, but warms everyone's hearts through her thoughtful actions.

After dinner, He Tiantian pushed Grandma Qi, who was in a wheelchair, and took the children to play and stroll by the lake.

"Sweetie, did you buy this house recently?" Grandma Qi asked. The courtyard house in the city looked nice, but it wasn't as quiet and comfortable as this place.

He Tiantian nodded and said, "Yes, I bought it before the New Year this year. I like life in Qijia Village, but I can't leave because of my studies and work, so I bought a house here for myself. Although it's expensive, this large area of ​​ten acres is all my territory."

"Hehe, you're already a landlady now," Grandma Qi San laughed. "Oh dear, if Qi Family Village had more space, I would also like to buy some land."

"I wouldn't dare call myself a landlady, I just want a comfortable place to live," He Tiantian said with a smile. Otherwise, why would she work so hard to earn money?

Qi Xiaoyan came over with her child and said, "Sister Tiantian, I heard you opened a braised meat shop and a pastry shop. Take me to see them!"

"Sure, I'll take you there this afternoon," He Tiantian said with a smile. "What? You want to open a shop too?"

“It’s not that I want to open a shop, it’s Brother Dajun,” Qi Xiaoyan said. “He thinks now is a good time to do business and doesn’t want to just sit around in the office all day. Every day when he gets to the office, it’s just a newspaper and a cup of tea, very leisurely. He’s so young, and he’s already starting to retire.”

"Huh?" He Tiantian was taken aback. "If that's the case, then there's no need to stay at that company. Being so young and idle all day is a waste of your youth!"

"Yes, now that the economy has been liberalized and businesses are allowed, my husband and I have been thinking about it. But we've never run a business before and don't know what to do. We just happened to hear that you opened a braised meat shop, so we came to get your advice."

“Sure, if you’re willing, you can open a braised meat shop with me,” He Tiantian said. “If you join my Sanfengqiao franchise, I’ll provide you with the seasonings for making braised meat, and you can share some of the profits with me. How about that?”

Qi Xiaoyan was taken aback, then exclaimed with delight, "I was too embarrassed to ask, Sister Tiantian, you're so kind to us!"

“I can help you, but even sisters need to be clear about money. After you’ve seen my shop, if you really want to do business, we can talk about it in detail,” He Tiantian said with a smile. “We’re good sisters and good friends, and I don’t want us to argue and fall out over money in the future.”

"Xiao Yan, Tian Tian, ​​if you're going into business together, you need to trust each other and keep the accounts straight so as not to hurt feelings," Grandma Qi said with a smile. "It's better to be a little cunning beforehand and sort everything out so that you can be a gentleman when it comes to dividing the money later."

"Yes, Sister Tian, ​​don't worry," Qi Xiaoyan said. "The bond between Sister Tian and me can't be measured in money. Money comes after feelings."

"Hehe, that's good." Grandma Qi nodded. It's better to be cautious now than later, so there will be less trouble later.

The sun was a bit strong outside, so Grandma Qi asked to go back inside to rest.

In the afternoon, He Tiantian and Qi Xiaoyan left the child at home and the four of them went to the shop in the city where the disturbance had occurred.

I saw people queuing up to buy meat; business is booming.

Some people may grumble about the high price, but when it comes to buying, they don't hold back at all!

"Sister Tian, ​​your business is doing very well!" Qi Xiaoyan nodded and said, "And I think your braised meat tastes different from others, no wonder you said it's a secret seasoning."

“Yes!” He Tiantian smiled. “If you opened a shop like this in Taoyuan County, you would definitely make money.”

Niu Dajun didn't speak, but looked around thoroughly, inside and out, before turning to the crowd and saying with emotion, "I've really seen something new today, it's great. Tiantian, the main reason I came here is that I don't want to work in a government agency anymore. A few dozen yuan a month isn't enough, and the worst part is there's nothing to do all day, it's practically like retirement. I want to take advantage of my youth to give my wife and children a better life, so I'm thinking of starting a business. Your shop is nice, could you let me open one of your braised meat shops in Taoyuan County? We'll cooperate however we like, as long as I can make some money, I'm willing to give you most of the profits."

He Tiantian smiled and said, "So you've made up your mind to go into business?"

"I've made up my mind," Niu Dajun said. As long as the product is good, he's not afraid of not being able to sell it.

Furthermore, Niu Dajun has extensive connections in Taoyuan County, enabling him to obtain various raw materials. Moreover, he has savings, making it easy for him to open a shop.

"Okay, I'll go back tonight and write two plans. You can choose one, and we can discuss it together," He Tiantian said with a smile. The country is so big, there's no end to the business. Letting Niu Dajun handle it is more reassuring than cooperating with others.

“Okay, I’ll wait for your proposal,” Niu Dajun said, surprised that He Tiantian agreed so quickly.

On the way back, I bought some braised meat and pastries.

With a large family, we consume various items relatively quickly.