“Go back and work hard. The auto repair shop is probably going to lay off people. I’ve talked to the boss, and he should be able to keep you, but the workload will definitely be much heavier from now on. Be prepared.” Master Ye looked worried.

"Why are you laying people off? Is business bad?" Ye Qingqing asked curiously.

She went to the auto repair shop twice and had a bad experience both times. It was dirty and messy, with things piled up haphazardly. Her first impression was very bad. If her car broke down, she would definitely not go to such a dirty and messy auto repair shop unless it was a last resort.

Moreover, every time she went there, she felt that business was not good, it was quiet and deserted, and the mechanics were lazy in their work, unlike other auto repair shops that were busy and bustling.

Master Ye smiled bitterly, "Business was actually not bad, but the boss got addicted to gambling. The auto repair shop couldn't keep up with the cash flow, so they stopped buying many spare parts and were also short of tools. Business was getting worse day by day."

Actually, the auto repair shop is in a great location, near the highway, with many passing cars. If the owner put his heart into it, the business would definitely be booming. The owner was already working when the shop was first built, and he did make a lot of money in the first two years. But the owner got carried away and started gambling. I heard he owed a huge gambling debt and couldn't even keep his house and car. If it weren't for the other shareholders, the auto repair shop might have been sold off.

Master Ye was quite worried. He only knew how to repair cars and didn't know any other skills. He didn't really want to work at the auto repair shop if it had a new owner. He had known the current owner for almost ten years and considered him a veteran of the shop.

The boss is usually not around, so he manages the factory. The boss doesn't treat him badly; he gets red envelopes during holidays and is very respectful. If there's a new boss, Master Ye knows his treatment will definitely not be as good as it is now. He's used to managing others, and it's really hard for him to be managed by others.

“Gambling is the most harmful thing. Your boss is doomed. Oh dear... If the factory goes bankrupt, where will you and Xiaohua work?” The old lady also looked worried.

Master Ye comforted us, saying, "It won't go out of business for now, don't worry. We make a living with our skills. If we can't work at this place, we'll just go to the next one. We won't starve to death."

The old lady sighed and whispered, "It's never as good as doing something familiar. If it really goes out of business, we'll just have to find another place, but there's only one auto repair shop in our county."

Ah Zhen couldn't help but interject, "If this shop closes down, a new owner will definitely take over. There are so many cars in the county, there will only be more and more auto repair shops. Grandma, don't worry about not having any work."

Master Ye nodded, "Yes, there will definitely be work to do. I don't know what the new boss is like, but it doesn't matter. We just need to work hard."

“Your factory is actually in a pretty good location. If you manage it well, you can make a lot of money in a year,” Ye Qingqing said.

“In the first few years, our boss had a net profit of 500,000 to 600,000 yuan per year. Even though business is slow now, we haven’t actually lost money. It’s a real pity that the location is so bad. The boss even asked me if I wanted to take it over, but I don’t have that kind of money. Otherwise, I could definitely make a lot of money if I took it over.” Master Ye shook his head regretfully.

If his daughter hadn't gotten sick, he would have taken the car in no time, even if it meant borrowing money. He knows how to repair cars, and he's familiar with the supply channels and customers. Earning 700,000 to 800,000 yuan a year, or even over a million, wouldn't have been a problem. But now he can only look on with envy.

"How much would it cost to buy it?" Ye Qingqing asked.

Master Ye paused for a moment, then replied, "Including the rent, it's probably around 300,000 yuan. The boss gave me a lot of discounts at this price, and he doesn't want to sell it to anyone else."