Zhang Lan took the money bag, opened it, and saw that it was full of banknotes and coins of various denominations. Her eyes lit up instantly: "Great! I didn't expect business to be so good!" Her unease and doubts vanished, replaced by full confidence.
Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou watched their busy figures, their hearts filled with satisfaction. Lin Wanqiu said with a smile, "Brother, sister-in-law, congratulations! The opening day is so successful."
Shen Tingzhou also said, "Work hard, and things will definitely get better and better in the future."
Grandma Shen was busy cooking for everyone, and seeing how well the branch was doing, a satisfied smile appeared on her face. She hadn't expected that her suggestion would bring such a great opportunity to Boss Shen and Zhang Lan.
In the days that followed, Shen Laoda and Zhang Lan worked even harder to run the branch. They got up before dawn every day to prepare food, ensuring that they could provide customers with fresh products every day. Shen Laoda was in charge of preparation, and his skills became more and more proficient. The food he made not only tasted good, but also looked more and more exquisite. Zhang Lan was in charge of serving customers and keeping accounts. Her personality also became more and more cheerful, and she was no longer as calculating as before.
To attract more customers, they also launched some new products based on the villagers' tastes, such as sesame candy and peanut brittle. These products are affordable and delicious, and are very popular with the villagers.
That day, Grandpa Li from the village came to the branch store and said to Boss Shen with a smile, "Boss Shen, your sesame candy is really delicious. My little grandson asks for it every day. Give me two pounds!"
Old Shen readily agreed and weighed out two jin of sesame candy for Grandpa Li. Grandpa Li took the sesame candy, paid, and said with a smile, "I always thought things in the city were better, but I never imagined we could buy such delicious things in our village. It's so convenient!"
Mr. Shen said with a smile, "Uncle Li, don't worry, our products are made with the best ingredients, guaranteeing they are delicious and healthy."
As the branch store's business flourished, Shen Laoda and Zhang Lan's income became increasingly stable. They not only paid off their previous debts but also saved some money. They bought new furniture and farm tools for their home and new clothes and stationery for their children.
Zhang Lan's transformation was particularly striking. Before, she always wore old clothes, rarely smiled, and spent her days tending to the stove and doing housework, her heart filled with complaints. Now, however, she wears clean and tidy clothes, her face always radiating a confident smile, and she runs the branch store with boundless energy every day. She no longer envied Lin Wanqiu as before; instead, she felt immense gratitude towards her. If it weren't for Lin Wanqiu giving her this opportunity, she might have lived a life of poverty and backwardness her entire life.
Old Shen has also become more confident and cheerful. Before, he was always unknown in the village, but now, his branch store is thriving, and he has become a "celebrity" in the village. The villagers all look at him with new respect, and people often come to him to ask for tips on making food.
That evening, Boss Shen and Zhang Lan sat under the lamp, tallying up their day's earnings. Looking at the thick wad of cash in her hand, Zhang Lan's face lit up with a happy smile: "Honey, our lives are getting better and better!"
Boss Shen nodded, his eyes filled with emotion: "Yes, we have to thank Wanqiu and Tingzhou for this. If it weren't for them, we might never have been able to live such a life."
Zhang Lan said with deep feeling, "Yes, I used to think that Wanqiu was just lucky, but now I realize that her success today is all due to her own hard work and ability. In the future, we must manage the branch well and live up to their expectations."
Boss Shen nodded, secretly determined to run the branch store better and make his family live a happier and more fulfilling life.
Meanwhile, Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou also received letters from Boss Shen and Zhang Lan. In the letters, they detailed the branch's operations and expressed their gratitude to Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou. Reading the letters, Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou felt a deep sense of satisfaction. They knew that Boss Shen and Zhang Lan had finally found their purpose in life and were living the life they wanted.
Lin Wanqiu smiled and said to Shen Tingzhou, "Tingzhou, look how well my brother and sister-in-law are doing now. Our decision was right."
Shen Tingzhou nodded, a smile in his eyes: "Yes, seeing that they are doing well puts my mind at ease. In the future, we can focus more on the food stalls in the city and strive to make the business bigger."
Lin Wanqiu nodded, her heart filled with anticipation. She knew that as long as the family worked together and helped each other, their lives would surely become more and more prosperous. The branch store run by Shen Laoda and Zhang Lan not only improved their own lives but also brought convenience and benefits to the villagers, laying a solid foundation for leading the entire village to common prosperity.
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