"Other businesses?"

The two chatted as they packed up their stall.

Zhang Min asked in confusion, "What other business? I've never done business before, and I don't understand these things."

Lin Wei explained, "I chose to sell boxed lunches because I'm good at cooking. I know people will eat my food, so I chose this. But you don't necessarily have to sell boxed lunches. I think you have a strong personality and you're good at talking. If you want to try other businesses, I suggest you sell clothes or shoes. If you do that, you might not be able to work in the stock market."

"Clothes, shoes?"

"Yes, bags and accessories are also good options. You dress very fashionably and have a great figure, so selling clothes would be perfect for you. Selling food would be a waste of your talent. As for the location—a night market? I think there's a night market street nearby that sells both food and clothes."

“There’s an alley on the east side of Jiangzheng Street where they used to sell clothes for 20 cents a pound. My classmate bought two big bags and brought them back to school to sell. They sold out in one day and made several hundred yuan a day.”

"How much?" Zhang Min was shocked. "I'm a native of Jiangcheng. I've lived here for decades and I've never bought clothes for 2 cents a pound. Can I even wear them?"

"Of course, they're having a clearance sale because it's the change of seasons. Normally, a single piece of clothing costs several dollars to buy. If you're interested, I can go with you to take a look when we buy pots and pans later. It seems they'll be closing down after the Lunar New Year and won't reopen until the 8th of the new year. But we're in business, so if you're sure, we can go again after the new year."

It must be said that Zhang Min was tempted by such a hasty conversation.

"Weiwei, hurry up! If it's like you said, a seasonal clearance sale, then there will have to be another clearance sale before the New Year."

Zhang Min's eyes lit up.

Lin Wei instantly understood what Zhang Min was thinking.

"It's almost Chinese New Year, let's buy some new clothes for the kids while we're at it. Let's just pretend we didn't make any money today, we'll make it back tomorrow, right?"

"Weiwei, you're just exactly what I want."

After putting the items back, Lin Wei and Zhang Min prepared to leave.

Before leaving, Zhang Min instructed, "When your dad comes back, have him push the cart to Jiangzheng Road to pick us up. We can't get those things back."

Su Sijin asked, puzzled, "Why don't you just push the cart there?"

"No, that will keep us from shopping."

Lin Yuan said, "Why don't we go and guard it together?"

Lin Wei immediately refused, "No, there are too many photo shoots during the New Year. You three kids are too eye-catching. We have money to spend and no time to look after you, so you should stay at home. We'll bring you some good food when we come back."

One promise was enough to shut the children up.

Lin Wei and Zhang Min also left smoothly.

Lin Yuan watched their cheerful figures as they walked away, feeling quite helpless. "I don't know what they're planning to buy. They didn't even bring us along."

Su Si'an said, "Didn't you hear what they said? They made 800 yuan and said they would pretend they didn't make any money today. I'm afraid they want to buy the whole Jiangzheng Street."

The three children shook their heads helplessly, and Wu Xiaoling quickly sent them home.

"Alright, hurry back. You'll be busy tonight, so you all need to get some rest."

"All right."

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Jiangzheng Street.

Standing at the street corner, the two could feel the throngs of people.

Almost everyone was carrying large and small bags.

Although they were eager to shop, the two did not forget their real purpose for coming.

"Boss, how much are these big stoves and pots?"

"A set? I won't charge you for the New Year, just take it for 400."

"How much? No need, no need."

Zhang Min grabbed her and turned to leave.

The shopkeeper quickly stopped him, "Hey, try to bargain! We can lower the price a bit, but these are clearance prices, so even if we lower it, it won't be by much."

Zhang Min stopped and tentatively asked, "150. I'll buy it if you can sell it, otherwise forget it."

The shop owner nearly jumped up when he heard the price, exclaiming, "This is way too cheap! How can you haggle like that?"

"It's not like I haven't bought before. My colleague just bought a set at this price. If you can sell it to me, I'll take it; if you can't, then forget it."

After Zhang Min finished speaking, she turned around and grabbed Lin Wei, about to leave again. Seeing this, the boss quickly called out to her, "We're negotiating the price properly. Why are you running away? Come back, come back, I'm selling it to you."

Zhang Min slapped her thigh in regret, "Oh no, I bought it at too high a price!"

"More or less, it's alright."

Lin Wei wasn't sure about the price of the stove, but the price of the large pot had always been around this level, so this price was considered quite reasonable.

But they're not taking it now. Zhang Min said, "I'll pay a deposit, and I'll come back to pick it up after I'm done shopping."

The shop owner waved his hand, "No need, just take your things and leave them at the service desk on the first floor of the mall. I close the shop whenever I'm done selling, so it's not convenient to store things."

"Alright."

And so, they took the stove and pot to the Jiangzheng Street building.

After storing it properly, the two of them officially started shopping.

Although Zhang Min was a native of Jiangcheng, it seemed she had never visited this place before the Lunar New Year. She was immediately captivated by the overflowing clearance sales.

"Wow, this is so cheap! Such a good quality sweater for only 5 yuan. It would usually cost more than 20 yuan."

Lin Wei was afraid that this person had lost their mind, so she quickly said, "Aunt Zhang, even though it's very cheap, we still need to control ourselves and only buy what we actually need."

"I know, I know, I just feel like I can use them all."

Then--

The two of them, carrying large and small bags, with an enormous pot in the middle, stood bewildered in the wind.

They exchanged a glance, both feeling incredibly awkward.

It's really—

"I couldn't resist."

Lin Wei said the same thing, "I was saying I wouldn't buy anything, but it seems like I could use them all."

I bought some for myself, some for my younger brother, and some for Lin Xiaomeng.

So they ended up with lots and lots of bags.

"But the prices are really cheap. I haven't even used up all the money I earned today after buying all this stuff."

“I reckon there’ll still be some money left over today. I’ll calculate the accounts and give you the rest later.” Zhang Min said, “You can’t refuse. We already agreed to split it in half. Besides, I have a lot of family members and I bought a lot of things, so let’s not argue.”

"Didn't you also bring things for the Gao family's two children? Let's include them together."

"No need, it's so cheap, really, don't bother, it's fine."

After he finished speaking, Su Mulin and Lin Xiaomeng finally arrived by bicycle.

Seeing their shopping spree, Lin Xiaomeng was truly impressed. "How can you two buy so much? This tricycle probably can't even hold it all."

"We can always manage to squeeze it together, and if all else fails, we can help support it from the side."

People can be left behind, but things absolutely cannot, otherwise we'll have robbed them for nothing today.

"What exactly did you buy?"

Zhang Min said with a smile, "I bought you clothes. Your Weiwei picked out a really nice coat for you. There was another similar style, but in a different color, so I took that one too. I have to say, Weiwei has great taste. She looks completely different in this."