Chapter 114: Busy and Gainful

After the Lantern Festival, the population of Pengcheng increased dramatically again. The commercial street was bustling with people every day, which kept Lin Qiu very busy. He didn't even have time to pick up his parents when they came.

However, after the old couple came, Lin Qiu's family's quality of life improved to a higher level.

Someone will do the housework and take care of the children, so the couple only needs to focus on making money.

It is said that the spring breeze in March is warm, but Lin Qiu shrank his neck because of the breeze. "Why do I feel that these days are even colder than during the Chinese New Year?"

"It's probably a late spring cold snap. You should wear something thicker tomorrow to avoid catching a cold!" Wang Xiuren walked in and stood beside her.

Now that his father-in-law and mother-in-law are here, he no longer needs to pick up his daughter, so he rides his motorcycle to pick up his wife after get off work.

It was around six o'clock in the afternoon, when the commercial street was bustling. There was a constant stream of people coming to the newsstand to buy books and newspapers. Although he didn't make much money from each book or newspaper, he was busy as he could by selling a lot at a low profit.

Wang Xiuren also helped collect money and find books.

As the number of people gradually decreased, Lin Qiu took out his notebook and recorded today's shipment status.

I had just remembered half of it when something seemed to have happened at the other end of the street, and many people hurried over to watch the excitement.

Not long after, Zhang Guixiang came running over, looking gossipy.

"Sister Lin, do you know what just happened on the other side of the street?" Zhang Guixiang came closer and lowered her voice mysteriously.

"I don't know. I was just keeping accounts and didn't have time to watch the fun. What happened?" Lin Qiu's eyes lit up and he waited for Zhang Guixiang to speak.

As for gossip, everyone, young or old, male or female, loves to listen to it.

Not only Lin Qiu wanted to know, but even Wang Xiuren pricked up his ears.

Zhang Guixiang gestured excitedly, "Just now a man was buying clothes with his mistress in a store, and he ran into his wife and mother-in-law, and then the mistress was grabbed by the hair and slapped by you and your mother."

After that, he made two more "tsk tsk" sounds, "Those who were beaten must have been disfigured! What do you think these girls want? Isn't it better to find a proper job?"

"What's the point? To make quick money and have an easy life!" Lin Qiu was disgusted by such behavior.

"I heard that the man became rich thanks to his wife's family, and now he's messing around outside!" Zhang Guixiang also looked down on this man.

"Aren't all men like this? Regardless of whether they are rich or poor, they all have a restless heart!"

Lin Qiu had seen this kind of news a lot in his previous life, and it had happened around him too.

Wang Xiuren quickly expressed his position, "I have always been law-abiding!", and he was almost about to raise his hand to swear.

"Your performance is pretty good so far, keep it up!" Lin Qiu stared at him for a long time before letting him go.

Zhang Guixiang smiled obscenely when she saw this. She bumped Lin Qiu with her shoulder and said, "Xiao Wang looks honest and reliable! Don't worry, Miss Lin!"

"It's mainly because he's poor, and young and beautiful girls don't like him!" Lin Qiu locked the account book in the box and joked.

Zhang Guixiang didn't think their family was poor, and teased, "You guys are still poor? That big motorcycle at the door costs several thousand dollars, and you bought it just like that. I heard that this is your birthday present for Xiao Wang."

Lin Qiu was a little embarrassed, his face slightly reddened, "Isn't this something I use at home?"

"Tsk tsk tsk! You guys are still young!" Zhang Guixiang couldn't help but say, "But don't think I'm meddling in your business. You still have to spend money frugally. The child is grown up, and there are many places to spend money!"

Lin Qiu and Wang Xiuren looked at each other and nodded in tacit understanding, "Got it, we must save money!"

Zhang Guixiang saw that they had listened carefully and asked, "Do you know why I came here?"

"Why?"

"Send money back to my eldest son! My family called and said that he will represent the school to participate in a running competition in the county, and he needs to buy a pair of spiked shoes. A pair will cost about eighty or ninety dollars!" Zhang Guixiang's face and words were full of pride!

"Cancan is a good kid. He can even compete in the county!" Wang Xiuren praised. "Who knows, maybe Brother Zhao and Sister-in-law will train an athlete in the future!"

"Then I'll take advantage of his uncle and aunt's good words!" Zhang Guixiang became happier and happier as she listened. "Okay, I'll leave first. Your brother Zhao is waiting for me to go back and cook!"

"That's fine!"

The couple watched the slightly plump figure quickly blend into the crowd.

"Are you getting off work?" Wang Xiuren turned his head to look at Lin Qiu.

Lin Qiu raised his hand. It was already 7:20. He nodded and closed the door: "Why did you get off work so early today?"

Starting from the sixth day of the Chinese New Year, Wang Xiuren took over all the small suites at Brother Man's place. He would go out before seven in the morning and would not come back until after nine in the evening.

Although it was the Chinese New Year holiday, he spent every day at the construction site making cabinets, and even worked during the day on the Lantern Festival.

"The cutting machine is broken and can only be repaired tomorrow!" Wang Xiuren picked up a safety helmet and put it on Lin Qiu.

After Lin Qiu got on the motorcycle and put his arm around his waist, Wang Xiuren started the car slowly and then drove out of the commercial street.

On the way, the two chatted about family matters.

When they got home, the old couple was watching TV with Wang Shan. Seeing them coming back, Wang Shan quickly climbed down from the sofa, climbed onto her father like a monkey, and even leaned over to talk to her mother.

Zhou Qing brought out the hot food and asked them to eat while it was hot.

A small house, full of human life.

At the end of the month, Wang Xiuren excitedly ran to the newsstand with a thick stack of banknotes and handed it to Lin Qiu: "This month, there are 4,100 yuan!"

Although the newsstand also makes three to four thousand dollars a month, Lin Qiu is still pleasantly surprised: "Another record!"

Then she touched his prominent jawline and said, "You've lost a lot of weight. Tell Mom when you get home and ask her to buy a chicken and make soup for you tomorrow!"

"You and your parents are working just as hard, let's make up for it together!" Wang Xiuren grabbed Lin Qiu's hand and smiled foolishly.

After finishing the meal, Wang Xiuren looked at his daughter who was clinging to him and his wife, and couldn't help but sigh: "I said I would take you to Window of the World during the Chinese New Year, but we haven't been there yet, alas..."

Window of the World opened in June 1994. It is said to contain more than one hundred world attractions built in proportion. After its opening, it attracted tourists from all over the world.

Lin Qiu's family planned to go twice last year but failed. They had thought that they must go in and take a look during this Spring Festival.

Lin Qiu comforted him: "Aren't we trying to make money to pay off the mortgage now?"

"It's all my fault. I took on so many small suites at once!" Wang Xiuren looked at the mother and daughter guiltily.

"The Window of the World is right there and it won't go away. We can go there again later." Lin Qiu patted his shoulder, "We'll get there eventually anyway!"

"I will keep working hard!" Wang Xiuren was still a little disappointed.

Lin Qiu didn't say anything. He just showed him the account book before going to bed, pointed at the income of the past two months and said, "Look, is our income in the past two months high?"

"many!"

“We even bought a motorcycle!”

"yes!"

"So it's busy, but also, right?"

"right!"

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The best state of life is: gaining something when busy and having fun when idle.

Although I can't have both, isn't it nice to be recognized for every effort?