Perhaps good things come to those who wait, after this incident, the restaurant's business gradually stabilized, and many customers became repeat customers. Many people praised Xia Ruzheng's cooking skills, and Xia Ruzheng was honest in doing business. Apart from anything else, the key was that he made enough money and had enough energy to work.
After what happened last time when the gangsters caused trouble, everyone should think twice before causing trouble at the Family Photo, because they have backgrounds.
After the business stabilized, Xia Ruzheng earned at least 500 yuan every month, and he was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling.
That night, after counting the money, Xia Ruzheng leaned over to Wen Zhichao's ear and whispered mysteriously, "By the time we go back home for the New Year, we can all become millionaires!"
Wen Zhichao was also very happy and said, "I never thought we could earn so much in just one year."
Xia Ruzheng carefully hid the money. Back then, saving money in banks wasn't a common practice; people were more accustomed to hiding it at home. Hiding it at home wasn't exactly safe. Fortunately, Grandma Liu and Grandpa An hadn't skimped on the money when they renovated the house.
Xia Ruzheng's business was good, so naturally people noticed it and kept it in mind. Some restaurants opened up on this street one after another.
It's true that Mingshui Street, connecting two major roads, has a significant foot traffic. The road is wide enough to accommodate two trucks running side by side. However, the traffic is quite chaotic these days, with not only cars but also people scurrying across the road. The road is also uneven and sometimes dusty. Wires dangle from utility poles along the roadside, and some people secretly connect wires to them, using them for free. This tangle of wires is becoming increasingly cumbersome.
In September, a letter arrived from home urging us to return for the Lunar New Year. We both felt resigned, wondering if last year's Lunar New Year celebrations hadn't been as good as our absences. We had only recently arrived in Guangzhou, and returning home was a real drain on our energy and effort.
"Let's prepare this year and bring more things back for the elderly at home."
Although Shanghai products are the most popular, Guangzhou products are not bad either, and you can also find some imported items in Guangzhou!
Wen Zhichao certainly agreed: "I'm just worried that there will be too much stuff and you'll get tired."
Xia Ruzheng said, "I don't have to take everything. Don't you still have it? When we get there, have my brother-in-law and the others come pick us up, and we just need to take it on the train."
Transportation back then was truly inconvenient. Just getting home required multiple transfers. More importantly, tickets weren't easy to buy, unlike later generations, where bookings could be made by phone or online, often up to two weeks in advance. Back then, even buying a ticket a week in advance was a challenge, and the lines were incredibly long. This led to the rise of scalpers.
In his previous life, Xia Ruzheng had heard that some people made a living by being scalpers. They would be busy for more than a month during the Spring Festival travel rush, and then they would be able to rest for a whole year. This shows how much money scalpers make.
Xia Ruzheng began to think about what to bring back for his family. Besides his father, sister, and brother-in-law, he also needed to bring things for his in-laws. His own family was fine, but his in-laws' family had over twenty people, and everyone needed to bring things. Not only was it a hassle to bring things back, but even buying things was a challenge.
Xia Ruzheng had something on his mind, but Grandma Liu saw it first and said, "Zhengzheng, are you unhappy about something? If you have any trouble, tell me. Maybe I can help you!"
Xia Ruzheng found himself funny. He actually felt uncomfortable because of this matter and it showed on his face.
So Xia Ruzheng didn't hide it and said, "It's nothing. My family wrote to us and told us to go back for the New Year this year. I was worried about what to bring back!"
Grandma Liu also found it amusing and burst into laughter, saying, "I see you're living a very comfortable life, with nothing to worry about, yet you're worrying about this! This isn't difficult. Can't you just bring back some food, clothes, and daily necessities? Pick something light and easy to carry!"
Xia Ruzheng said, "Yes, I thought so too. But with so many people, I was worried that I wouldn't be able to choose someone I liked, and they would be unhappy."
"Why do you care so much? It's good enough that you still care about others. If I were to ask you, apart from your parents, you should pay more attention to them, but the others should be just fine. If they really understand you, how could they blame you?"
Grandma Liu was right. For someone like Xia Ruqian, as long as you brought her something, she would definitely be happy. There was no need to worry about whether Xia Ruzheng's gift was not valuable or beautiful enough. This was what true sisters were like.
Anyway, there are still a few months left, so Xia Ruzheng put this matter aside for the time being, because Wen Zhichao wants to invite the shop landlord to dinner to discuss renting his shop to open a clothing store.
"So anxious?"
Xia Ruzheng thought it would take two years before he could open a clothing store.
Wen Zhichao said, "I've been keeping this in mind. I keep thinking about it, and when I think about it too much, I just do it. It's better to do it sooner rather than later. Besides, the tape store business is stable now, so I don't have to sit there. I can hire a smarter apprentice."
Xia Ruzheng felt that since Wen Zhichao had already thought of this, he just needed to support him. Anyway, the two of them had saved some money now, so it was okay for him to give it a try.
In fact, the current buildings on Mingshui Street are mostly converted from private homes. In the past, when businesses were prohibited, landlords still lived here. Now that the market is increasingly open, landlords are more likely to rent out their properties and find other places to live, making a lot of money. The storefronts on this street have also been converted into doorways, giving them a unique feel. Finding someone to rent a property is no longer a simple matter. You have to flatter the landlord and offer him gifts before they'll be willing to sign a contract. Their properties are in high demand anyway, so if you don't rent, someone else will.
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