The neighbor also raised his voice: "How can you be so unreasonable? If the flowers are damaged, the worst that can happen is that I will compensate you!"
Lin Yushan became even angrier when she heard this. She pointed at her neighbor's nose and said, "Money? Is this about money? Your attitude is so infuriating. You must make your child apologize to me in person today!"
The neighbor angrily waved his hands: "Impossible, how could a child understand such things!"
Lin Yushan's eyes widened, and her voice became sharper: "You must give me an explanation today, otherwise this matter will not end! I want to see if there is any reason!"
She became more and more excited as she spoke, her momentum seemed to overwhelm the other party. The surrounding residents stopped to watch, but no one dared to step forward to persuade her.
Perhaps it was Lin Yushan's persistence that made the neighbor realize his mistake, or perhaps it was the pressure of the surrounding gazes that finally softened his attitude. He said awkwardly, "Sister, I was wrong. I didn't raise our child well. I apologize to you. I'll definitely have the child apologize to you later." He then bowed repeatedly. Lin Yushan's expression softened slightly, and she said, "That's good enough. You'll have to take good care of your child from now on." The argument finally subsided.
Li Muchen called all the relatives and friends who had come to borrow money to the small courtyard. The courtyard had been baptized by the years, and the stone slabs on the ground were a little uneven, and the surrounding walls were also slightly mottled.
Everyone came one after another with curiosity and anticipation, talking to each other in low voices, guessing the purpose of Li Muchen's gathering.
When almost everyone had arrived, Li Muchen stood in front of them, cleared his throat and said, "Dear friends, thank you all for coming today." His eyes swept over everyone's face, his expression solemn and sincere.
The sky at that time seemed always blue and high, and the sunlight filtered through the mottled leaves onto the ground, casting patches of light and shadow. The courtyard wall was made of stone and mud, a little rough but full of traces of life.
Everyone sat in the main room, which was a bit old but clean and tidy. The dim tungsten filament bulbs were swaying on the beams, emitting a soft and warm light.
The furnishings in the house were simple yet practical, and the wooden tables and chairs bore the marks of time. Li Muchen's face was filled with pride and excitement, and he said in a loud voice, "Dear ones, I recently made some money!" Everyone's eyes sparkled with surprise, and that light was filled with the expectation of a better life.
He then solemnly promised: "I promise that in two months I will pay back all the money I owe you!" Some relatives and friends patted his shoulders to express their encouragement and said, "Mu Chen, do a good job!" Others smiled and nodded, their eyes full of trust and expectation.
In that era when material wealth was not abundant and people mostly relied on their hard work to create a living, such a promise seemed to inject a warm current into everyone's hearts, and also made Li Muchen feel a heavy responsibility, and at the same time made everyone full of hope for the future.
In this era full of the flavor of everyday life and where people remain simple and honest, neighbors, relatives and friends are filled with sincerity and enthusiasm, unlike the later years when materialism became increasingly prevalent and even brothers had to settle accounts with each other sometimes.
Li Muchen's eyes were determined, and he had a plan in mind. He thought that after making money in two months, he would use part of it to start a small business with relatives and friends.
On the one hand, this is to express my gratitude for their selfless support and silent dedication in difficult times. Those encouraging words and helping hands seem to be still vivid in my mind; on the other hand, it is also a heartfelt wish that all relatives and friends can get rid of the difficulties in life and live a rich and comfortable life.
Li Muchen planned to start a small business with his relatives. After careful consideration and market research, he focused on several promising areas.
Snack stalls seem to be a good choice. Special snacks such as pancakes, skewers, and spicy hot pot are not expensive and are in great demand. As long as you master the production skills and ensure food hygiene and taste, you will surely attract a lot of customers.
A stationery store was also under consideration. At that time, there was a strong demand for stationery. Opening one near a school or office area, selling all kinds of stationery supplies such as pens, notebooks, erasers, etc., should not be a problem with customer sources.
Small grocery stores can sell daily necessities such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, towels, etc., meeting the daily needs of surrounding residents and operating relatively stably.
Newsstands are also an option. Selling newspapers, magazines, comic books, etc. in places with high traffic such as stations and markets can not only spread knowledge but also generate certain profits.
Repair services, such as shoe repair, umbrella repair, clothing repair, etc., require low investment and the technology is easy to learn, which is also a viable option for them.
Breakfast stalls are also good, offering traditional breakfast foods such as fried dough sticks, soy milk, and buns. Although you need to get up early to prepare the ingredients, if the location is good and the customer base is stable, the profit should be quite considerable.
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