"What's your relationship with A Lei? Didn't Lao Ding die from a penicillin allergy?" Qin Xiaoyu asked in surprise.

"I don't know about his other allergies, but he's definitely not allergic to penicillin. He was treated at the military hospital last year, and with his physique, he had no problem taking penicillin. Back then, he was arrogant and domineering, and he almost beat up Old Deng when he went to get the medicine. Old Deng remembers it vividly." Zhou Yue smiled faintly.

"Sis, what do you mean?"

"Someone as smart as you couldn't outsmart A Lei, could you? This is a scheme within a scheme? Never mind, who cares how he died. I'm talking to you about something serious, Xiao Yu. This A Lei is really something else. He's flexible, responsible, and most importantly, he's got both intelligence and emotional intelligence. Don't be so aloof, I'm getting anxious for you!" Zhou Yue gave her a push.

Qin Xiaoyu was still immersed in what had just happened. When she came to her senses, she blushed.

"Mom, time for fruit." Xiao Jin peeked in, carrying a tray with neatly arranged sliced ​​apples and a few grapes.

"Have you finished your homework?" Zhou Yue asked abruptly.

"I'm done writing, Mom..." Xiao Jin pouted and leaned closer.

"What have you set your sights on this time?" Zhou Yue knew perfectly well, but deliberately put on a stern face.

"Backpack, Mom, I want a new backpack."

"Backpacks? We need to buy them. School starts soon, it was my carelessness. You can take your younger siblings to buy them, and buy some for the two new kids too." Zhou Yue took out 100 yuan.

"What doesn't your second aunt's shop have? Just go and get it." Qin Xiaoyu intercepted the money.

"Aunt Qin, Hengchang's schoolbags aren't nice, I want to buy one at Dafa. All my classmates buy their schoolbags at Dafa!" Xiao Jin panicked when she saw the money in her hand about to disappear.

"Is Dafa's backpack nice?" Qin Xiaoyu became alert; it seemed Bai Weiwei had made a new move.

"They're beautiful, I've never seen them before, but they're a bit pricey." Xiao Jin stuck out her tongue.

"Go buy it, and bring it back for me to see." Qin Xiaoyu put her hand down, and Xiao Jin took the money and ran out.

“I feel like Bai Weiwei wants to go for a high-end approach.” Zhou Yue also noticed the problem.

"I really want to go see it. But, can I just go directly?" Qin Xiaoyu was still not as shameless as Bai Weiwei.

“It would be a waste for you to go and let her scold you like that,” Zhou Yue said, shaking her head.

"Then you go?" Qin Xiaoyu gave her a knowing look.

"Me? Would your brother-in-law let me go out?"

"By the way, you never leave the house, how come you're so well-informed? Could you have been meeting someone at the brothel?" Qin Xiaoyu remembered that Deng Jianyan had moved out.

"We can make a phone call," Zhou Yue said shyly, blushing, just like a girl caught in the act of her first love.

No wonder the home phone was always busy; this couple was each using one line. But do people from seemingly different worlds really have so much to talk about?

So this is what marriage is like; you can still be like you were when you were dating after you're married.

Qin Xiaoyu seems to have discovered something extraordinary.

In her previous life, no one had ever set a good example for her, showing her what a successful marriage looked like. Everyone was compromising, unable to escape due to some unavoidable reason.

Now, Zhou Yue and Deng Jianyan are giving her a lot of courage through their actions.

Building number four was bustling with activity. Xiao Jin was collecting information on what kind of schoolbags the children wanted. She diligently wrote down and drew on a piece of paper. Since going together would be too conspicuous, Xiao Jin was asked to take two children as purchasing representatives.

"You've gone too far!" my cousin's wife said unhappily as she walked over.

"Sister-in-law, I'm afraid they might become spies. Since it's not appropriate for us to go, let them go and take a look."

My cousin was delighted to hear that we were going to investigate Bai Weiwei's Dafa Mall.

"Leave this to me."

"Your brother has a new trick up his sleeve, huh?" My cousin's wife smiled mysteriously.

Now, Ge Laosao has been sent back to the farm to arrange a school transfer for his child. Ge Dasao couldn't stay for more than two days. She felt uneasy and suggested that she find a bungalow to live in first. Qin Xiaoyu scolded her and sent her back.

“Wenwen called during the day, saying she wanted to see Hanhan’s grandma. I told her I was out and covered for her. Do you think she’ll talk nonsense if you let her answer the phone?” Zhou Xing’s mother asked worriedly.

"Don't let her answer the phone for now. If that doesn't work, call Hanhan's grandpa. Wenwen just settled down there; we can't cause her any more trouble." Qin Xiaoyu had already made up her mind. No matter what, she couldn't let Wenwen suffer any more; she had already had enough.

His cousin's new product was similar to a pinhole camera; he didn't have any miniature videotapes, so A Lei got him a few. Qin Xiaoyu knew that there wasn't yet technology to remotely transmit data, so what he had was already at the level of 007, which was quite impressive.

He hid the camera in his hat and wandered around the Dafabet shopping mall, filming an entire miniature videotape.

Qin Xiaoyu and her cousin-in-law watched the whole thing and realized they had underestimated Bai Weiwei.

She adjusted the direction in time, and now Dafa Department Store is developing towards a high-end market. The target consumer group has been redefined, and things should stabilize soon.

Bai Weiwei seized this business opportunity, which didn't bother Hengchang, but Riyue Apparel suffered a loss.

Dafa Shopping Mall has a very fashionable decor, making it suitable for well-off ladies to shop. After visiting a few times, they naturally developed a dislike for Hengchang's old buildings.

"Don't worry, with prices so high, how many people can afford it?" My cousin-in-law's perspective still needs improvement; she can't see the crisis.

"Sister-in-law, keep Hengchang's department stores and grocery stores stable, the more down-to-earth the better, we won't compete with them." Qin Xiaoyu had another idea she didn't mention, she was now considering starting a dedicated fashion department store.

Nowadays, most places have general merchandise stores, and there are no stores that specialize in fashion. But in the 21st century, specialized fashion malls are everywhere, so she can definitely take the lead.

However, I'm worried that my sister-in-law might have some issues with withdrawing Riyue Apparel from Hengchang, so I'm trying to stabilize the situation first.

Bai Weiwei changed her strategy, finding an advantage in sourcing goods from second- and third-tier stations, but this advantage was not present in the clothing sector.

Famous garment factories are all in the south, and those people won't pay any attention to the mayor's wife of a remote, dilapidated city in the north, a place that's barely visible on the map.

So Qin Xiaoyu still has time.

To expand our independent production capacity, we must have technological advancements as a strong foundation. Now that we've offended Director Feng of the Second Light Industry Bureau, it seems unlikely that our direct recruitment efforts will be approved.

Although Riyue Apparel was a collective enterprise, it was tightly controlled by higher authorities during the planned economy era.

Qin Xiaoyu called Qin Xiaoye out to get a feel for her first.

These college graduates majoring in fashion design are young, energetic, and open to new ideas. It won't be a problem to train a group of designers from here.

The two sisters met at Qi Si's shop and found a quiet private room.

"I feel like we're having an underground party rendezvous." Qin Xiaoyu wanted to laugh when she saw Qin Xiaoye sneaking in.