When the lady heard that she had sold a thousand color TVs, she was so shocked that she couldn't close her mouth. Grandma Hanhan was feeling guilty, and she had also suffered a lot of mistreatment at her parents' home. She had done a lot of work and was often scolded, so she was exceptionally quick and soon prepared a table of dishes.

Qin Xiaoyu finished eating and it was already dark when she remembered that she had left Zhou Yue at the store, so she hurriedly drove to pick her up.

The shop is open until 10 PM. At first, my cousin-in-law said no one came, so there was no need for it. But soon she found that people were actually riding their bikes from a long way, not buying much, but just browsing and seeming very happy. Neighbors even brought their families to watch TV.

My cousin's wife had a brilliant idea: she added snacks, like sunflower seeds and peanuts, which she packaged and sold to others, making money in the process.

This means the sales clerks will need a meal that evening. When Qin Xiaoyu entered, Zhou Yue was eating and drinking heartily.

"I've been so busy, I completely forgot about you," Qin Xiaoyu said apologetically.

"It's okay, I'm here. You should go ahead and stay here. You can go back by yourself." Zhou Yue didn't have time to pay attention to her and was chatting happily with the sales clerk.

"This Xiaoyue is really great after you get to know her. She's straightforward and has a really good personality," her cousin-in-law whispered to Qin Xiaoyu.

That night, Zhou Yue insisted on staying overnight, and no matter how Qin Xiaoyu tried to persuade her, she rushed into Tang Long's room to look at the treasures.

Qin Xiaoyu had no choice but to return to the Zhou family on her own.

"Sister Xiaoyue refuses to come back, and there's nothing I can do," she said helplessly.

"Let her go, she'll get bored staying home all day. Come here, little sister, play a tune for your mother, the one we learned today." Zhou Xing's mother really trusted this daughter.

With the Spring Festival approaching, Xiao Pang's new 1,000 color TVs arrived. Qin Xiaoyu used her third uncle's method to write the announcement.

Due to the price increase of color TVs, our store has still stocked up to ensure customers can watch TV during the Spring Festival, albeit at a higher price of fifty yuan. To maintain our store's integrity, we are offering compensation: for every color TV purchased, customers can receive a bag of rice and a can of oil upon presentation of their receipt.

In this way, people who bought color TVs felt psychologically at ease, and even those who hoarded color TVs felt psychologically at ease.

Zhou Yue ran around inside and outside the house every day, and quickly lost weight, becoming more and more immersed in her role.

"Sister-in-law, hurry up and go get the wool sweaters." Zhou Yue handed over a long list.

"The secondary stations are about to close for the holidays, and people are restless and don't want to work." Qin Xiaoyu smiled bitterly. State-owned enterprises are all about the same pot of rice, so who doesn't want to be idle? Going to the secondary station, you either can't find someone to issue invoices or someone to manage the warehouse. You get passed around and after running around for most of the day, you can't get back many items, and they always say there's no stock or that there are purchase limits.

"Didn't Fourth Brother find someone for you? Don't be shy about using them. These days, what do you want to do without connections?" Zhou Yue was incredibly perceptive. In the end, she found Qin Xiaoyu too fussy and simply took her cousin-in-law with her.

The store was packed with people, so Qin Xiaoyu had to take on multiple jobs.

Most of the people in front of the clothing counter are women, but unfortunately the styles and quantities of clothing are limited nowadays, and there's not much room for selection. There are only a few pieces, and after picking and choosing, you'll find them all gone. Even the samples hanging on the counter have been taken away, leaving only the black wire mesh of the clothes hangers.

"Hurry up, hang them all up." Zhou Yue rushed in carrying a box, her face red from the cold, hissing and complaining of the cold.

How did you manage to produce so much stock?

"I just finished scolding you and didn't know where to look for someone. Then I remembered that my dad used to have a subordinate who transferred to a local government job, I think it was in the commercial sector. And sure enough, it was him. He took me around to see what was going on outside!"

Qin Xiaoyu ran to the door and saw, wow, seven tricycles lined up in a row, each loaded with boxes like small mountains. This young lady's spending is truly something else; how long will it take to sell all this? But since she'd delegated the authority, she couldn't complain.

Zhou Yue had to check the inventory and still didn't go home that night. Qin Xiaoyu, on the other hand, was freed up and was sent home early.

Hanhan and her younger sister have only been able to see their mother in the mornings these days, so they are especially clingy when she comes back.

Qin Xiaoyu was also able to relax a bit, playing checkers with Hanhan while her younger sister caused some mischief, and the three of them burst into laughter. Commander Zhou was upstairs at first, but then he came to the living room with a newspaper. Eventually, he didn't even bother to hold the newspaper up for show and just chuckled at the jokes.

The doorbell rang, and Xiao Chen ran to open the door. Qin Xiaoyu couldn't help but look up; Zhou Yue wasn't back, and Zhou Xing hadn't returned either.

When they arrived at the door, it was Commander Wang, still dressed in her finest clothes, carrying a bunch of things in her hands.

"Aunt Wang, come in quickly." Qin Xiaoyu ran over to greet her, then turned back to the dining room and called out, "Mom, Aunt Wang is here."

"What's your name?" Commander Wang was startled when he heard this.

Qin Xiaoyu then realized that she had gotten used to calling out and had unknowingly slipped out, and was so embarrassed that she couldn't speak.

"What should we call her? What should my daughter call us? What kind of question is that?" Commander Zhou, who had sharp ears, heard this and was somewhat displeased.

"That's your daughter, I understand." Commander Wang, being the shrewd and perceptive person he was, walked in with a smile, spreading out the gifts he was carrying, most of which were for the brother and sister. Commander Zhou beamed at the sight.

"This was sent back, it arrived a bit late. We don't have any children of our own, so let's give it to these two little brothers." Commander Wang's eyes showed a hint of melancholy when he said he didn't have any children.

Zhou Xing's mother had already run out of the dining room. She was originally aloof from worldly affairs. Unless it was something she particularly wanted to eat, she would go to the kitchen to give the order and then refuse to go back in. She never lifted a finger to do housework.

But now, for the sake of her two children, she not only gives them daily instructions but sometimes even has to do it herself. She no longer dresses elegantly and gracefully like a lady with a book in hand. Now, she wears a little apron and looks every bit like a housewife.

"Hanhan, you keep this safe. Little sister can't eat too much. If you want some, ask your brother." Zhou Xing's mother handed over control to Hanhan, who pouted in dissatisfaction.

"Grandma is biased."

"Grandma isn't being biased. If your little tooth gets cavities, it'll be a real hassle. Getting a tooth pulled hurts a lot." Zhou Xing's mother had no choice but to squat down and coax her gently.

"Look how good Hanhan's little teeth are! She never eats too many sweets." In his haste, Commander Zhou actually pried open Hanhan's little mouth to show Commander Wang her teeth.

"You two are enough! You have grandsons, but you don't care about me who doesn't!" Commander Wang protested angrily.

"Go thank Grandma Wang for bringing you delicious food." Hanhan had already thanked her, but Qin Xiaoyu gently pushed his back, and he immediately understood, throwing himself into Commander Wang's arms and giving her a light peck on the cheek.

The younger sister wasn't going to be outdone, and ran after her.

Commander Wang had always liked the younger sister, and he held her in his arms, cherishing her dearly.

"Stay for dinner later. There's also a soup; I'll go check on it." Zhou Xing's mother, worried about the kitchen, gave this instruction before turning back inside.

Commander Zhou was busy talking to Hanhan, so Qin Xiaoyu, afraid of neglecting Commander Wang, sat down next to her and chatted with her.

"Little Fish, how old is the niece you brought last time?"