Wu Shaojun left for get off work at the leather factory as usual, but he turned around halfway and went to his master's place.

He specifically rented a bungalow with a yard near his master's house to use as his repair workshop.

Being close to the master's house means I can also find some spare parts.

Wu Shaojun smuggled a second-hand tricycle truck, loaded it with kitchen knives, scissors, and plastic basins he had taken from Xia Enruo's supermarket, and went from street to street hawking his wares.

Just as Xia Enruo said, in less than half a day, they collected and exchanged a full bucket. There were still two washing machines and an old TV that they had nowhere to put, so they had to come back to deliver the goods first and then go to pick them up.

He was busy all day and didn't even have time to eat lunch. His legs were sore and aching from pedaling the tricycle, and he was trembling when he walked.

Finally, having no other choice, I went to my master's house and got half a bottle of safflower oil to apply to my legs.

Wu Shaojun's master, Xu Xian, shook his head when he saw Wu Shaojun's grimacing face.

“I told you not to work in this industry, but you wouldn’t listen. You quit your good job to suffer here. If your older sister finds out, she’ll break your legs.”

While applying safflower oil, Wu Shaojun rubbed his thighs, feeling a soreness he had never experienced before in his life.

I used to drive for my boss, and I would step on the gas every time I went in and out. As a result, I gradually lost the ability to exercise. The first time I rode a tricycle, I almost broke myself.

“Master, you should be proud. You taught me the skills, and now I’m going to learn from your old profession and carry forward your knowledge. Wouldn’t that be better?”

Seohyun shook her head:

"It's good, but I've spent my whole life doing repairs and maintenance, so I know how hard it is."

You're smart and skilled, but our line of work has the lowest social standing; nobody looks down on you.

Don't be fooled by their need for us to fix things; behind their backs, they still look down on this profession.

Working in a state-owned factory was so respectable. I thought you'd have a stable life, but you insisted on coming back to suffer like this!

Xu Xian watched Wu Shaojun grow up, so she treats him like her own child, saying whatever comes to mind, and naturally hopes that he will have a better life.

I thought that getting a job at the leather factory was a glorious one, and that he could settle down, start a family, and live a stable life.

A few days ago, he suddenly came over and said that he had resigned and was going to work in the home appliance repair business. He was stunned for a long time.

However, since it's already a done deal, it's understandable to see him focusing on his work.

“Master, society is different now. It’s not shameful to be a private business owner. Besides, I think that if things continue like this, the state-owned factories will go out of business sooner or later. I’d better find another way to make a living as soon as possible.”

"By the way, I'm planning to repair the broken appliances I've collected and sell them secondhand. That's how I can make big money. I don't want to stay home every day waiting for people to come to me for their services."

After applying the safflower oil, Wu Shaojun walked out shakily. Reaching the gate, he turned back and called to his master:

"Master, just wait and see me make a name for myself and be proud of me. I, Wu Shaojun, will definitely repay your kindness in teaching me!"

Xu Xian shook his head with a wry smile after hearing his apprentice's boastful words.

He really hoped that Wu Shaojun could make a name for himself and not embarrass him.

If he fails, he can't even afford to offend his older sister, Wu Meixia.

When Wu Shaojun returned to his courtyard and saw the fruits of his labor laid out all over the ground, his excitement instantly dispelled all his fatigue.

On the first day alone, we collected 12 radios, 5 tape recorders, 3 televisions, and 2 refrigerators.

All the kitchen knives and scissors that Xia Enruo took from the supermarket were given away without exception.

Wu Shaojun decided to repair and sell this batch of goods before going out to collect them, so that his legs could also get a good rest.

Xia Enruo took a detour after getting off work in the afternoon to see how Wu Shaojun's first day went.

Seeing the old appliances he had laid out all over the floor, I felt quite satisfied.

"Shaojun, that's great. Looks like you've had a good haul. If you repair these and sell them, you'll definitely make a lot of money."

"Sis, I've been out running around all day. I've finally realized what it means to have money hard to earn and life tough. I haven't seen any return yet, and my legs are practically worn out."

"There's no business without hardship. I think you've been living in a honey pot for too long, so you need to suffer a bit."

Back then, I could still make a living by riding a tricycle to deliver meals, sell boxed lunches, and collect clothes. How come you, a grown man, don't even have the backbone of your sister?

He also said he didn't want to disappoint Shao Ying; if Shao Ying saw that you couldn't endure even the slightest hardship, she probably wouldn't want to continue talking to you.

Xia Enruo deliberately said these things to provoke him.

She wanted to encourage Wu Shaojun to stay focused and not give up because of a little trouble.

Since you've decided to go it alone, you have to have a spirit that's not afraid of hardship or fatigue.

"Sister, you can't tell Shaoying these things. I'm not afraid of being tired, I just couldn't adapt at first."

Don't worry, I won't regret quitting my job. No matter how tough or tiring it is, I'll grit my teeth and keep going.

"Good, with that kind of perseverance, you can't go wrong. So, Shaojun, can you repair these things you retrieved?"

"I just took a quick look, and it seems fine. Most of the problems are caused by aging wiring."

A few of them had problems with the soldering of the control motherboard, but the motors and other components were fine.

I'll go to the market tomorrow and buy some repair tools so I can get started.

"By the way, sis, have you found a suitable place in the supermarket yet?"

“It was all prepared for you long ago. I had my staff clear out two shelves specifically to display your old appliances, and I even assigned a staff member to explain things around the shelves.”

"You should teach her the technical terms, how to explain the features and warranties, etc. That's how you'll sell it."

"You're so thoughtful, sister. I'll send it over as soon as I'm done fixing it."

Xia Enruo drove Wu Shaojun home, but deliberately didn't go inside to avoid Wu Meixia finding out that Wu Shaojun had resigned.

The next day, Wu Shaojun bought the materials and started working.

He deliberately lied and said he was accompanying his boss on a business trip and wouldn't be able to go home for three or four days.

Then he devoted himself entirely to his own yard.

After three sleepless nights, on the fourth day, I finally repaired all the old appliances I had collected and delivered them to Like Wanjia Supermarket on the central street.

After discussing it with Xia Enruo, we finally decided to proceed.

Used radios are priced at 20 yuan, used tape recorders at 60 yuan, used televisions at 200 yuan, and used refrigerators at 150 yuan.

The warranty includes one year of free after-sales repair. If the product breaks after one year, on-site repair will be provided, but a labor fee will be charged.

As expected, the secondhand appliances were snapped up by customers as soon as they were put on the shelves. Some customers were so angry that they stomped their feet and kept asking when the next batch would be available.

This price is practically half the price of a new product, and it's fully functional without any downtime. Who wouldn't want to buy a large appliance for less than half the price?

Like Home Supermarket has become a hit again as the only supermarket in the city that sells second-hand home appliances, attracting many new customers.

After selling the goods for the first time, Wu Shaojun received more than 800 yuan, which was more than his previous 20 months' salary.