Liu Ercui seemed to understand, but wasn't sure, so she asked, "What does it mean?"

Qin Hanshu explained in detail: "There will definitely be more and more people like your sisters who want to go to the city to work in the future, but they don't have any connections. They might get scammed or cheated. You can collect this information and recommend it to clients. You can charge a certain intermediary fee."

She understood the same thing as Liu Ercui, but she questioned, "Is this a good idea? This won't work..."

Liu Ercui didn't know what words to use to describe her, but people in this era believed that you reap what you sow. She did nothing but ask people for money by talking.

Qin Hanshu said, "There's nothing wrong with that. By integrating the resources of nannies and clients and creating a platform, it's more convenient and reliable for both parties. As long as the fees are reasonable, it's a win-win situation."

"And your job is not simple. It really tests your ability to deal with people. You can't just lie around counting money."

Hearing this, Liu Ercui was quite insecure, "I'm only good at working, dealing with people isn't my forte."

"Sister Ercui, your greatest strength is your honesty, which is an innate advantage."

Moreover, compared to a few years ago, Liu Ercui has learned to control her temper after starting work. Coupled with her down-to-earth personality, she has become one of the most popular sales clerks among customers at the department store counter.

However, the sales clerk position will decline in a few years, and by then Liu Ercui will be too old to find another way out.

Qin Hanshu happened to overhear Liu Ercui mentioning introducing her sisters to work as nannies in the city, and on a whim, she offered her a suggestion.

"This requires little investment. If you do it properly, renting a storefront and registering a sole proprietorship won't cost much."

It's much less risky than stockpiling goods and opening a store.

Liu Ercui was thinking seriously.

She wasn't very educated and wasn't an open-minded person, but under Qin Hanshu's influence, she had unknowingly become different from before.

"I'll think about it carefully."

Qin Hanshu said, "Think it over carefully. If you have any funding problems, you can tell me and I'll lend you the money."

If she loses money, Qin Hanshu doesn't plan to ask Liu Ercui for it.

Liu Ercui shook her head and said, "I have money. I haven't spent a penny of the money my husband sends me every month, and with the money I've saved up by being frugal, I have a little over a thousand in savings."

The money was originally intended for Zhang Minyong. If he failed to get into university again after repeating a year, the money would be used to find him a job.

Seeing that Liu Ercui understood, Qin Hanshu said no more.

***

Qin Hanshu is in her final semester of senior year and is about to graduate.

Their class was special; they entered school in the spring and graduated in the winter.

Most of the students at the school were busy with job assignments after graduation.

"Han Shu," Jiang Han walked over and sat down, placing a book in front of Qin Han Shu, "This is the book you lent me, I've finished reading it."

Qin Hanshu nodded, "Okay."

Jiang Han didn't leave, but continued to ask, "Regarding job placement after graduation, do you have any ideal employers in mind?"

Qin Hanshu said, "I used to work at a department store, and I'll go back to a department store after graduation."

Jiang Han was surprised. "You work in a department store? This is the first time I've heard of that."

Qin Hanshu smiled.

Jiang Han then asked, "Do you know Wang Yinghui?"

"How could I not recognize him?" Qin Hanshu said, "He's my boss."

The old Party Secretary retired in the first half of this year, and Wang Yinghui took over. At the age of thirty-eight, he became the Party Secretary and was full of vigor.

Jiang Han smiled and said, "He was my father's student, and our two families have always had a good relationship."

Qin Hanshu mainly focused on her studies at school and wasn't very enthusiastic about interpersonal relationships, but Jiang Han was very proactive, so the two were quite familiar with each other. She knew that Jiang Han's father was the vice president of Jiang University.

Unexpectedly, I ended up being connected to Wang Yinghui.

Qin Hanshu glanced at Jiang Han, wondering what he meant by bringing up this relationship on his own initiative, especially his emphasis on his good relationship with Wang Yinghui.

Was he implying that she could get things done through him? Was he trying to accept a bribe?

Qin Hanshu didn't take it to heart. She didn't need to pull strings for anything, and even if she did, it would be better to communicate directly with Wang Yinghui.

Jiang Han was particularly talkative today. "Han Shu, are you free today? I'd like to invite you to my house for dinner."

Qin Hanshu was surprised and said, "Isn't this inappropriate? We're just ordinary classmates. It's strange for us to go to each other's houses for no reason."

Jiang Han's smile froze for a few seconds because of Qin Hanshu's bluntness.

"Well, my dad was very interested in the article you published in the magazine. When he heard that I knew you, he told me to invite you to our house for a meal so we could have a chat."

Having said all that, Jiang Han was confident that Qin Hanshu would agree.

Given his father's status at school, which student would pass up such an opportunity to get close to him?

To everyone's surprise, Qin Hanshu shook her head and said, "But I don't have time. My two children are still young, and their father is very busy with work. I can't leave them."

This was an exaggeration, but Qin Hanshu was too lazy to deal with the vice principal, so she used this excuse.

Jiang Han was very disappointed.

He noticed Qin Hanshu when she first entered the school, and later, as her belly grew bigger, he learned that she was already married and had a child.

Jiang Han didn't want to get close to her married female classmate who had given birth, but she just couldn't control herself.

But Qin Hanshu remained indifferent and offered no response, leaving him in a predicament where he couldn't get close, yet was unwilling to stay away.

With graduation fast approaching, he felt a sense of resentment and didn't want to part ways with his family.

After class, Qin Hanshu walked towards the school gate.

Jiang Han thought for a moment and then followed.

"Han Shu, please reconsider what I said about having dinner at my house. My dad went to a lot of trouble to ask me for a favor, and I want to help him get it done."

"Can I just consider it a favor I owe you?"

Jiang Han's tone was quite humble, which made Qin Hanshu feel a little embarrassed.

We're classmates, there's no need to make our relationship so strained.

Qin Hanshu thought for a moment and said, "How about we reschedule for another day? I'll make arrangements at home beforehand."

Jiang Han immediately laughed, "Okay! I'll do whatever you say!"

The two walked towards the school gate while talking.

A military jeep was parked at the school gate.

Upon seeing the military green color, Qin Hanshu couldn't help but look over, only to find Zhou Weiguang getting out of the car.

The tall and imposing man, dressed in a crisp military uniform, had a five-pointed star that shone even brighter in the setting sun.

He took off his hat and called out in a deep voice, "Xiao Shu, come here."

Qin Hanshu walked over in surprise, "What are you doing at school?"