Old Madam Qiao was reborn—seven days before her whole family was sent to the countryside.
Looking at her family, still safe and sound—her son and daughter-in-law alive, her two young gran...
Five days later.
Beijing Railway Station.
"Uncle, Aunt, we're going back now. If you need anything, just call the production team."
"Auntie, don't worry, we will definitely do our best to handle the things you have asked us to do."
“That’s right, we can’t handle it. Let the captain and Uncle Jiu handle it. They know a lot of people.”
"Auntie, we'll transfer the payment to you when we get back."
"Uncle, Aunt, remember to keep in touch."
...
Bai Jianmin and his friends are finally going back home, and they are all very reluctant to part. In less than two months, they have been to Haishi twice and the south once. This experience is simply amazing.
Besides having been to such far-off places, I've also eaten so many delicious things.
Most importantly, we just realized that setting up a stall can be so profitable, incredibly profitable!
Who would have thought that these people could earn the equivalent of a worker's monthly salary by setting up a stall in just two days? It's completely changed our understanding of the world; it's truly astonishing.
"No rush, take your time and do it slowly. I'm not retiring until next year, and the situation will be better then. For now, we can just do small things."
Qiao Jiu waved to Bai Jianmin and the others, saying that she was simply too busy, and now was not a good time. Mainly because the policies for the next two years were still unclear; once they became clear, she could make a big splash.
"When you get back, remember not to gather together to sell. It's best to sell your goods individually. Don't carry too many items in your hands, no more than 10 pieces."
Su Huaiyuan, standing nearby, worriedly reminded him, "I've specifically researched this. The current policy is that you absolutely cannot hire more than two people to help you. Most people who set up stalls on the street sell food or small items, and a few sell clothes like you do."
"Uncle, don't worry, we'll take good care of ourselves. We're looking forward to working with you all in the future."
Bai Jianmin and his team patted their chests and assured each other that they would not set up stalls. They planned to take these goods back to their hometown and sell them to people there. There was enough for them to sell in the eight villages, and there would be no risk at all.
The train quickly started moving and slowly left the platform, disappearing into the distance. Bai Jianmin waved continuously at Qiao Jiuru and Su Huaiyuan from the window. Besides being very reluctant to part, they were also excited and thrilled to be going home soon.
A day and a night later, Bai Jianmin and his group returned to their hometown in the county. After getting off the train, the group, young and old, walked towards the train station.
“Let’s not go back today, let’s stay in the county for one night.”
After Bai Jianmin walked out of the train station, he discussed with everyone that after seeing so many people, an idea suddenly popped into his mind.
What? !
We're almost home! Why aren't we catching the bus back to the commune? Why are we staying overnight in the county?!
Several people didn't understand Bai Jianmin's suggestion, but a few clever people came up with an idea.
"Jianmin, are you planning to sell a batch of goods in the county before going back?!"
Oh?! So you wanted to set up a stall and sell your goods here!
Those who hadn't understood before realized what Bai Jianmin meant, and naturally, they were all tempted.
"Yes, let's try selling it in the county. Also, we can get a higher price there."
Knowing that everyone understood what he meant, Bai Jianmin nodded and said, "The things you're holding are all good stuff from Shanghai."
“Jianmin is right. There are many people in the county, and many of them can afford to buy houses.”
"Then let's hurry up and find a place to stay and put our things before we come out."
“Why don’t Jianxin and I sell the houses here at the train station first, and you guys go live in Uncle Jiu’s house? We’ll go back after we’ve sold them all.”
“Okay, you can take the tin frog and a few dolls, as well as silk, but not the clothes.”
"Yes, yes, these things are small and don't look too conspicuous, so they won't grab people randomly."
"Okay, these two are good."
...
The group immediately got Bai Jianxin and his companions a few tin frogs, five or six dolls, and a few strips of silk.
Afterwards, Bai Jianmin and his group took their belongings and went straight to Uncle Jiu's house in the county.
After arriving at Uncle Jiu's house, I took out the key that Uncle Jiu had given us before, opened the door, put down my luggage, cleaned the bathroom, and then went to find something to eat.
"Let's assign roles: who goes to which factory, who sells toys, who sells silk, and who sells clothing."
Bai Jianmin gathered everyone together to discuss their plan to visit all the factories in the county and sell as much as they could.
So everyone divided the work and cooperated, and everyone had their own ideas, and no one would steal from anyone else.
One factory sells toys, one sells silk, and two sell clothing.
The liveliest place in the county, the county center, the county department store, where people are arranged.
However, everyone kept in mind Qiao Jiuru and Su Huaiyuan's words and didn't take out much stuff, not more than 10 items.
In the afternoon, vendors came to the gates of various factories and residential areas to sell goods, all of which were imported from Shanghai. Upon hearing that these vendors were selling items from Shanghai, people immediately looked at them with newfound respect, especially since these were goods that were extremely scarce in their area. Without much hesitation, they all bought the goods.
Apart from the unsold clothing, the toys and silks that people brought were basically all snapped up.
Just like the people selling toys at the train station, Bai Jianxin and his team attracted people with their products and sold out in just over two hours.
When they returned to Uncle Jiu's courtyard, Bai Jianmin and the others had already gone out to sell their goods. Although there was no one inside, Bai Jianxin and the others weren't in a hurry. On the contrary, they had already eaten lunch before returning and simply sat outside the door waiting.
As a result, it was only 5:30 pm when everyone started to return. Seeing Bai Jianxin waiting at the door, they were so happy they couldn't contain themselves and beamed with joy.