Shen Changan stood in the yard for more than an hour. His uncle was working the whole time and had no intention of sleeping at all.

Shen Changan couldn't sleep originally, but now he felt sleepy as he watched.

My uncle won't be able to stop working for a while, maybe he's working all night. I don't know if he can handle it or not.

Shen Changan turned around and went back to his room to sleep, but going to sleep didn't mean he had let go of the matter.

We need to conduct further investigation to find out what the situation is.

At this time, Zhang Guocai had no idea that he had been stared at by Shen Changan, the cheetah.

He had only one idea in his mind: if he could weave more things, he could sell them at a good price and help Pan Aijuan.

Although Pan Aiju's family was so poor, she still worked hard to become stronger. Zhang Guocai admired and loved her.

Although the two of them didn't spend much time together, Zhang Guocai admired girls like Pan Aiju very much.

He didn't want to miss the customer's order, nor did he want to disappoint the girl, so he had to endure the hardship and weave day and night.

At first, he extended his working hours during the day. Later, he heard from Pan Aiju that the little gadgets he knitted were selling very well, so he hoped to knit more.

Zhang Guocai has a lot of orders on hand and limited time every day. If he wants to compile these things, he can only extend his working hours.

He has not slept for two consecutive nights in order to rush to deliver the goods.

Although he was very tired and sleepy, all his fatigue would disappear as soon as he saw the smile on Pan Aijuan's face.

When Shen Changan woke up the next morning, he saw his uncle still sitting in the same position as yesterday, knitting diligently. His eyes were dark and his eye circles were puffy, showing that he was severely sleep deprived.

Shen Changan felt a little uncomfortable, but he didn't point it out directly.

Zhang Guocai is a stubborn person, and verbal persuasion is of no use at all.

It would be better for him to investigate everything and explain it to his uncle all at once, so that he would have nothing to say.

Shen Changan did not go to Jiang Li's house for breakfast immediately, but found someone in the village and asked him to keep an eye on Zhang Guocai's every move.

In order to investigate this matter thoroughly, Shen Changan generously offered a high price of one dollar a day.

If you can investigate the matter thoroughly within one day, you will be rewarded two dollars on the spot.

In other words, if you can do your job well, you can easily earn three dollars a day.

Money was very valuable in the 1970s, and for many people it was a godsend.

The person found by Shen Changan naturally agreed with great joy.

After finishing this matter, Shen Changan naturally went to Jiang Li's house for breakfast, and then went to school with Jiang Yi.

Jiang Li was extremely busy during the Chinese New Year. During this period, few elderly people died in the village and not many people got married. The translation materials had not been completed yet, but he suddenly had some free time.

Jiang Li coaxed the two children and was just about to sit down to draw when Jiang Longtao, who had not been seen for a long time, suddenly came over.

Hearing the knock on the door, Zhang Guocai put down the work in his hands and reluctantly opened the door.

The last time Jiang Longtao fought with a desperado to protect Jiang Li, both of his arms were removed, and it was Shen Changan who helped him reattach them.

Jiang Li originally thought that after what happened, Jiang Longtao would not come to her again.

Unexpectedly, he came with a full truck of materials this time.

"Uncle, is Jiang Li at home?"

Zhang Guocai pointed to the location of the room, and Jiang Longtao nodded with a smile.

Of course he knew Jiang Li was at home, but he had to find a legitimate reason to visit her.

As soon as Jiang Longtao entered, he was busy unloading the goods. He had broken both of his arms some time ago. Although they were reconnected, he still didn't dare to use force at first.

Jiang Longtao always felt that something was wrong with his joints on both sides. It was not until this period of time, after a good rest, that the discomfort in his arms completely disappeared.

Jiang Longtao was sure that he was capable of doing heavy work, so he immediately got busy.

These things were discussed with the villagers when he went to their homes when his arm was feeling uncomfortable.

However, due to health reasons, I was unable to deliver the things in time. Now that I am well again, I have found the opportunity.

In order to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings, Jiang Li did not go to visit Jiang Longtao, but he asked the villagers about him.

I gave up visiting him only after I was sure that he had no sequelae and was not feeling too uncomfortable.

After unloading the goods, Jiang Longtao went to the kitchen and took a bowl to pour himself a bowl of boiled water. He drank it in one breath, but Jiang Li still hadn't come out.

Jiang Longtao sat down on the chair in the main room again and closed his eyes to rest.

He has been here several times and now feels as familiar as home.

Jiang Li didn't hear Jiang Longtao leave. She coaxed the two children to sleep and then pushed the door open.

As soon as Jiang Longtao heard the noise in the room, he immediately stood up from his chair happily.

"Xiao Li, you finally came out. I've been waiting for you for a long time."

Jiang Longtao pointed at something on the ground and motioned Jiang Li to take a look.

Jiang Li glanced down twice out of courtesy, then nodded indifferently.

"I just bought these ingredients from the villagers. They're all fresh and the price is very fair. A customer likes the yam glutinous rice cakes you made, and now he wants you to make another batch."

Jiang Longtao directly stated his purpose, and Jiang Li nodded after listening.

She didn't want to get entangled with Jiang Longtao, but it was undeniable that Jiang Longtao had good connections and could sell the pastries she made at a high price.

Just like she and Jiang Longtao were strangers during this period, no one asked her to make pastries anymore.

As a result, her income dropped sharply, and if she had no other income, she would have to live off her savings.

Jiang Li has been used to hard times and has long been a person with a strong sense of crisis.

She won't spend money recklessly when she can make money, and she feels even more uneasy when she can't make money.

"Jiang Longtao, we can be the best partners, forever."

Jiang Li didn't say it very directly, but Jiang Longtao understood it instantly.

Jiang Li completely cut off his hope and was unwilling to give him any chance.

Her word "partners" defined their relationship.

Jiang Longtao felt a little uncomfortable, but he knew that Jiang Li didn't like him. If he insisted on pursuing her, in the end they would not be able to be friends, let alone partners.

The pastries made by Jiang Li were indeed popular. He had tried several times according to her method, but he just couldn't get the same taste.

If he wants to make money in this area, he can only suppress his feelings and work hard to be her partner.

Although Jiang Longtao was unwilling, he saw through Jiang Li's thoughts and knew that she would never accept him. In order to make money, he reluctantly agreed.

Jiang Longtao nodded with difficulty, "Then let's be partners forever. You make the cakes and I sell them. Let our friendship be indestructible, and we both quietly become millionaires!"