Chapter 35 Chapter 35 Visiting.
Compared to his daughter, Lin Nanjiang's concern for his wife is much more subtle.
That night, they talked about going back to their hometown for the New Year. Seeing that Lin Quansheng was not interested, Liu Suqin changed the subject in time.
However, after the couple returned to the bedroom, they couldn't fall asleep for a while and unknowingly started talking about this matter again.
Liu Suqin mentioned in passing that she wanted to wean her daughter after returning from the New Year, and then find something to do for herself.
After hearing this, Lin Nanjiang immediately asked her what she wanted to do.
Perhaps it was Liu Suqin's subtle influence over the past year, or perhaps it was the "intelligence and talent" she displayed that completely conquered Lin Nanjiang, giving him a mysterious confidence that his wife would succeed in whatever she did. So no matter how much he earned now, he no longer had the traditional idea of wanting his wife to concentrate on taking care of the children at home like in his previous life. He nervously asked about her plans, purely because he was worried that his wife would become desperate and join the catering industry.
You can indeed earn a lot by doing this, with low costs and a low threshold, but only you know the hardships involved, and every penny you earn is hard-earned money.
As a man, it's okay to be a little bit hard-working and tired in order to support the family, but there is no need for my wife to get involved.
With him as the pillar of the family, his wife can find a leisurely and decent job that can help her pass the time and doesn't need to worry too much about the income.
So when Liu Suqin said she wanted to learn makeup and work as a makeup artist in the future, or after getting familiar with it for a while, she could open a small shop like this and run it herself, Lin Nanjiang felt relieved.
It was the first time he heard of the profession of makeup artist. He didn't know the salary and specific work in this industry, but he knew that it was something very novel and fashionable, and was highly sought after by women. Besides, it was a skill after all, which sounded quite respectable and didn't seem too tiring.
Lin Nanjiang supported this idea, but he didn't understand his wife's idea of learning makeup. Was there a place specifically teaching makeup, or did he have to find a master like he used to learn a craft? Learning from a master was much more difficult. In their hometown, to learn a craft from a master, you had to serve the master's family as an apprentice first. Once you satisfied the master, he would teach you little by little. If you could complete your studies within three to five years, you were considered a conscientious master.
There are also apprentices who end up with nothing, wasting several years and learning nothing.
If it was the latter, Lin Nanjiang didn't want her to suffer such an injustice.
Fortunately, Liu Suqin quickly told him that Shenzhen already had a training school that taught people how to do makeup, right inside the Cultural Palace in their district. She once rode her bike past there and saw the sign. It was very large and high-end, and it didn't look like it would be cheap.
Liu Suqin was busy with the house and Lin Nanjiang's side business during this period. She only wrote down the name and location of the school, thinking that she would inquire about the school in detail when she had time. It would be best if she could find a few more training schools so that she could compare prices.
Of course, what Liu Suqin compares is not the price, but the teaching quality and results. She is not afraid of spending money. She can figure it out with her toes that the training fee is absolutely sky-high compared to the current general salary. If the threshold is not high, there won’t be so many young people choosing to go to the factory to screw screws. Who doesn’t want to learn a skill and make a living steadily?
Liu Suqin’s appeal is that she wants to learn something real after spending money, and she doesn’t want to be taken advantage of.
Even she only had a vague understanding of it, and Lin Nanjiang was even more clueless. Apart from generously stating that he would pay for his wife's tuition, he knew nothing else.
But he silently kept this matter in mind. If he didn't understand, he could ask someone who knew.
It just so happened that the real estate agent, Brother Li, was in the restaurant for dinner that day. He didn't even need Lin Quansheng to greet him. He ordered a plate of dry fried beef noodles and went to the freezer to get a bottle of Coke. He found a young man who was alone to share the table and waited calmly for his delicious meal to be served. When he saw Lin Quansheng passing by, he even teased, "Boss Lin, I heard you've made a fortune recently. Are you interested in learning about houses?"
Lin Quansheng's face flushed red. He looked around and found that no customers were looking at him. He breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly explained, "I'm just an employee. The real boss Lin is in the kitchen."
Brother Li refused to listen. "Hey, it's not the first time we've known each other. We're family, so don't hide it. Boss Lin, if you have the chance, come and take care of my business. Don't go looking for someone else."
Lin Quansheng: ...
Lin Quansheng was teased by him and ran away. Of course, Brother Li, the real boss Lin, did not ignore him. After eating and drinking, he was not in a hurry to pay the bill and leave. Instead, he sat in the store for a while, went to the door to smoke a cigarette, and waited until the kitchen was not so busy before going to talk to him.
Brother Li's original intention was to make a good impression on the important client and say some auspicious words since he was here, but he didn't expect the other party to be even more enthusiastic than him. "Brother Li, you came at the right time. You are very popular here and know a lot of people. Do you know the Cultural Palace in our district?"
This wasn't the first time he'd heard Lin Nanjiang brag about his baby. Shui Lingling misunderstood and blurted out, "I remember Fangfang isn't even a year old yet. There's no need to consider sending her to the Cultural Palace so early, right?"
"How is it possible? My daughter is just over half a year old." Lin Nanjiang cried out that he was wronged, and then explained that he was asking for help from his wife. She found out that there was a makeup training school in the Children's Palace and suddenly became interested.
Brother Li breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that he was scared to death. He thought that the girl-showing maniac had gone so crazy that he wanted to send the girl to the Children's Palace for interest classes when she was only half a year old. Anyone would shout "Wow!"
But he did not disappoint Lin Nanjiang's expectations. Not only did he know about the training school, he even had friends who were trained there and had already graduated and entered the industry.
Lin Nanjiang was overjoyed. "Great! Can I spare you ten minutes? I'll go back and call Suqin over and ask her to ask you directly. I don't really understand this either."
Brother Li readily agreed and reassured him, "We have flexible working hours. Let alone ten minutes, it won't matter if we go home an hour or two late."
Lin Nanjiang was in a hurry to go home and tell his wife the good news. He told Lin Quansheng to ask a customer to come and help him with the cooking, then he hurriedly grabbed his keys and ran away.
Liu Suqin had just finished her nap and was delighted to hear this. She quickly changed into her clothes and saw Aunt Zhang wiping the little one's face after she woke up. She casually invited her, "Would you like to go sit with me in the store? The temperature is neither too hot nor too cold today. After finishing our business, we can go shopping with Fangfang."
Aunt Zhang didn't like going out alone, but she was happy to go shopping with Liu Suqin. She immediately handed the little kid, who was already dancing with joy after hearing the key words, to Liu Suqin and said, "Okay, I'll go pack Fangfang's things for going out."
The little one needs a lot of equipment when going out, including bottles, water cups, diapers, and wet wipes. Liu Suqin even changed to a larger handbag for this purpose.
Recently, every time she takes her children out, Aunt Zhang follows them. She has memorized all these things and starts to clean up very skillfully.
Lin Nanjiang didn't just stand there and watch. He asked his wife whether she was going to ride a bike or take a walk. When he heard the latter, he quickly went to the balcony and picked up his daughter's stroller.
Several people came to the store in a lively manner. Brother Li was not only still waiting for them, but he even skillfully helped Lin Quansheng, who was overwhelmed, to entertain the guests.
Lin Nanjiang didn't expect that two tables of customers would suddenly come at this time. It seemed that they all knew each other. He quickly went into the kitchen to busy himself, leaving Liu Suqin to greet Brother Li.
"Sister-in-law, how are you doing recently?" Brother Li was not in a hurry at all. He was still concerned about how she was doing with her newly bought house.
Speaking of this, Liu Suqin also felt a sense of accomplishment. "I packed it up and rented it out two days ago. The tenants are a couple in their late thirties. The man is also a businessman. There are no elderly people or children around. I thought it would be less troublesome with fewer people around."
The real estate agent was very good at flattering, "Wow, a couple renting such a big house, they must be rich."
Liu Suqin smiled and said, "Three people, and a cook."
But he was indeed a rich man, so he was generous with the rent. He signed a two-year contract because he was planning to buy an air conditioner and a color TV, and he was also afraid that after he had finally got everything ready, the landlord would suddenly cause trouble. So the tenant took the initiative to sign the two-year contract.
As for after the contract expires, if the business is doing well, he will definitely buy a luxury villa and will not continue to rent a house.
Liu Suqin was very happy to receive two months' deposit and half a year's rent at once.
Brother Li gave a thumbs up and said, "Sister-in-law, you got married and had children early, so you are busy taking care of the family. Otherwise, if you were to go out and work, you would have to be a successful career woman!"
Speaking of doing business, it’s natural to get to the point.
Brother Li is actually the same as Lin Nanjiang. He doesn't know much about makeup training and doesn't understand what others say. But he knows how to behave. He came up and said that he would find a time to introduce his friend who had learned makeup and had successfully made a living in this field to Liu Suqin. The other party is an experienced person and can share experience in all aspects.
Seeing that she agreed with his idea, Brother Li continued to introduce his friend's situation, such as how much the other party's tuition was at that time, the approximate class time and study cycle, and the recent income level.
Only then did Liu Suqin realize that the friend was actually a friend of Brother Li's wife. They were good sisters who came to Shenzhen from the village together to work hard. They had supported each other for so many years. Even though Brother Li's wife had married and had children, and her focus was on taking care of her son at home, their relationship had not faded. The girl would always come to their house to see her good sister during holidays, and she would also be their son's godmother. Now that she earned a lot of money, she bought a lot of clothes, shoes and toys for the child.
It is precisely because of this relationship that Brother Li can confidently introduce them to each other.
Liu Suqin's worries were gone after hearing this. She thought that judging by the description, this girl named Ah Hui was thoughtful and decisive, with a warm and generous personality. She would be easy to get along with and would be a good friend. "Then please ask your friends when they are free so we can have dinner together. Oh, and my sister-in-law should come too. We haven't seen her in a long time. Do they want to eat at McDonald's? It's my treat."
Brother Li laughed heartily, "I know the boss lady isn't short of money, but don't be so extravagant. We're not strangers. I'll ask Ah Hui when she's off, and then I'll take my day off. Brother Lin and sister-in-law, you can just come to my house for a simple meal. My wife Ah Min is a great cook too... Oh, and bring Fang Fang too. My son is a year and a half older than her. Let the children play together, so the brother can protect the sister in the future."
Lin Quansheng, who was wiping the table nearby, casually asked, "From the sound of your name, does your sister-in-law sound like she's from this province?"
"Yes, Amin is from this province. We met while working in Shenzhen. After we got married, we both wanted to stay in Shenzhen. Amin was already pregnant, and she was worried that no one would help her, so she went back to her parents' home to give birth. She didn't bring the baby back until he was six months old..."
Seeing him talk endlessly about his wife and children, Lin Quansheng subconsciously wanted to roll his eyes again, but then he remembered that he was the agent in front of him, not his half-brother, so he forced his eyes back and said dryly, "It's great, the family is reunited."
Liu Suqin also smiled and said, "Brother Li is so lucky. His sister-in-law is gentle and virtuous, and even his mother-in-law is so considerate."
"No, no." Brother Li scratched his head and chuckled twice before saying seriously, "It's settled then. I'll discuss the vacation time with Ah Hui in a couple of days and let you know."
"Of course. I don't have to go to work, so I have plenty of time. It depends on when it's convenient for you. But since we're all friends, Brother Li, don't be so formal in the future. You can just call me Xiao Liu."
"Then I'll be generous and call you sister-in-law from now on." Brother Li said with a smile. He took the time to play with the little one who stayed obediently in Aunt Zhang's arms and stared at them curiously with her big eyes. Then he went to say hello to Lin Nanjiang and Lin Quansheng. In short, he took care of everything and did not neglect anyone. After greeting everyone, he went back to work.
Liu Suqin saw that Lin Nanjiang and the others were preparing to close the shop, so she told them to pack up and go home to rest. She then asked Aunt Zhang to put Fangfang in the cart. One of them pushed the cart while the other carried the bag, and they started shopping, chatting and laughing.
After turning a few traffic lights, there is a bustling pedestrian street. The daytime on weekdays is very suitable for aimless strolling. The street is neither noisy nor deserted. When you see a store that interests you, you can stroll in. When people see their special group of old, middle-aged and young people, they will also patiently and warmly welcome them. So before they knew it, Liu Suqin and her friends returned home with a full load.
She and her children bought new clothes and shoes. Aunt Zhang also got two sets. Passing by a men's clothing store, she picked out two sets of light and comfortable short-sleeved shirts and shorts for Lin Nanjiang and Lin Quansheng respectively.
She basically accompanied them every time they tried on or bought clothes. Over time, Liu Suqin memorized their sizes and suitable styles, and the styles she chose might be more suitable than those they chose themselves.
After buying clothes, she remembered that Lin Nanjiang's underwear and pajamas were all made by her, and he could still wear them even when they were worn out. She had no choice but to buy him two more sets of underwear and pajamas like an old nanny.
It is said that the bride is also a mother. Seeing that Lin Nanjiang worked hard for this family wholeheartedly, Liu Suqin tried her best to help him take care of the rear so that he could go out and work without any worries, but this was also her last stubbornness.
As for Lin Nanjiang's brick-moving partner Lin Quansheng, she said she could do nothing to help.
The most Liu Suqin could do was help him choose clothes for going out, but forget about underwear for home use. No matter how close their relationship was, even if they were as close as siblings, she would never do such a thing.
After all, even if her biological brother came, Liu Suqin would not buy him underwear and pajamas. At most, she would ask Lin Nanjiang to remind Lin Quansheng to replace his underwear with new ones when they were worn out, or ask him to take Lin Quansheng to buy them himself.
In short, Liu Suqin appeared to be more and more like a master of keeping things balanced. The whole family was given gifts. When Lin Nanjiang and Lin Quansheng dragged their tired bodies back home in the middle of the night, the new clothes bought for them had been washed and dried, and were neatly folded and placed in their respective rooms, ensuring that the first thing people saw them would relieve some of the fatigue from a day of moving bricks.
After waking up and putting on new clothes that fit me, looking at my bright and beautiful self in the mirror, I feel full of energy and can fight for another three hundred rounds.
Lin Nanjiang and Lin Quansheng were working furiously, and Brother Li, as resolute as ever, came to the shop two days later to announce that he and his friends had agreed to take Monday off. They were all in the service industry, and Monday was their least busy day.
Unfortunately, since they were going to his house for lunch, Lin Nanjiang and Lin Quansheng couldn't join in the fun. Of course, even if they were going to have dinner, they wouldn't be able to join in either.
But Lin Nanjiang had a strong sense of participation. When he went back to tell Liu Suqin about this, he also took the initiative to give her some advice. It would be too rude to arrive at someone else's house at dinner time for the first time. It would be best for her to leave home with gifts after ten o'clock, and he could drive her and the child there.
After dinner at Brother Li's house, they would definitely chat and sit for a while before leaving, so it would be just right for him to drive to pick up the mother and daughter and take them home at around 2 o'clock.
Afraid that his wife would not agree, Lin Nanjiang found another reason, saying that based on his friendship with Brother Li, even if he could not stay for dinner, he should go home to say hello to his sister-in-law and visit Brother Li's son.
The last time they moved, they didn't think of inviting Brother Li, but he prepared red envelopes and sent them over. He also made a silver lock for Fangfang, which was a nice gesture and had a good meaning. Lin Nanjiang also wanted to take the opportunity of this visit to return the gift, meet Brother Li's son, and give the little guy a generous gift.
Seeing that he rarely used his brain seriously on anything other than making money, Liu Suqin let him do as he pleased.
On Monday, the family of three set out in an orderly manner. According to the address given by Brother Li, they came to an old residential building, climbed six flights of stairs, and found his house number.
The door of Brother Li's house was open. Liu Suqin, carrying a gift, knocked on the door and greeted them. The next second, the host came out to greet them warmly. In addition to the familiar Li Liang, there were two young women following behind him. One of them had fair and plump cheeks and was holding a child in her arms. Li Liang later introduced that this was his wife Amin.
The other one was Ah Hui. She knew her friend was entertaining guests at home today and thought she must be busy, so she came over early this morning to help.
Just as Liu Suqin expected, Ahui was indeed a very straightforward girl, a bit like Li Hong, but only a little bit.
Ahui is more fashionable and beautiful than Li Hong, and more confident and bright. It may be related to her current career. She has medium-length hair, which has been permed and dyed. With light makeup, she looks avant-garde and fashionable.
Liu Suqin noticed her at first sight, and then, after being introduced by Brother Li, she exchanged greetings with his wife Amin.
Amin was just as Brother Li had described her: a gentle, virtuous, and kind girl who loved and cared for children. She had heard of Liu Suqin and her husband from her husband a long time ago, and knew they came from a province that loved spicy food. Plus, Li Liang's family could handle some spicy food, so today's meal was based on their tastes. She and Ahui, influenced by Li Liang, were also able to handle some spicy food.
Of course, Amin did not forget to prepare a separate children's meal for the child.
After Liu Suqin came over, she quickly got along well with the two girls. Since she was with her children, the topic inevitably started with the children. The two young mothers also exchanged experiences in preparing complementary foods.
Amin knew that Fangfang had started eating complementary foods, so she made her a bowl of yam, pumpkin and egg yolk puree. Afraid that Liu Suqin, the guest, would be late for dinner because of her child, she rushed to help feed her.
Amin deliberately changed his seat and sat next to Liu Suqin. He held his son steadily in one hand and fed the little boy a big mouthful of rice. He then changed to a clean spoon and fed the little girl who was sitting obediently in her mother's arms. From time to time, he blew on the food and wiped the food that accidentally touched the mouths of the two little guys with a towel at hand. Other people at the table wanted to help, but they couldn't get a hand. He took care of two hungry little guys by himself. He was so calm, at ease, meticulous and gentle, and there was no impatience from beginning to end. Liu Suqin exclaimed that it was amazing.
It turns out that being a full-time mother requires more talent. She is not suitable for this job. It is right for her to go out and work.
Because Amin helped take care of Fangfang from time to time, Aunt Zhang didn't go out with them this time, so Liu Suqin didn't panic. After all, as long as her daughter had something to eat, she would stay in her arms obediently. Liu Suqin felt like she was holding a motionless doll, and she didn't miss out on enjoying Amin's cooking skills.
Li Ge was right. Amin's cooking was homely and delicious. The stir-fried pork with chili peppers in the middle dish was like a taste of home to Liu Suqin. Even if she cooked it herself, it wouldn't be as good. Liu Suqin couldn't stop eating. Ahui, who sat on her other side, was no less spicy. She was sizzling with the spiciness, but her hands were not slow at all. "Wow, it's spicy, but this stir-fried pork goes well with rice. I think I can have another bowl!"
Amin looked up and smiled, "I just learned this recently. Hui likes it. I'll cook it for you next time."
Liu Suqin also praised him generously.
After the meal, she and Ahui started talking, and the topic gradually shifted from food to work. Ahui was not shy at all. Not only did she tell Liu Suqin all the information she wanted to know, but she also told her the inside stories she hadn't heard, such as the personalities and styles of the teachers in the training school, as well as the work situation of her and the students after graduation.
Li Liang had only briefly told Liu Suqin about the general treatment in this industry and did not disclose Ahui's privacy. However, she had no taboos and told him everything about the salary and bonus she received last month. She even did not hide how many private jobs she had taken and how she took them.
Liu Suqin had only one thought at the time - is this something she can listen to?
But she was indeed surprised. She had known that the makeup artist profession would be very popular, but she had not expected that they would make a fortune from this time on.
Ahui is a complete newcomer with no relevant experience before. She officially joined the industry after completing the training. She has only been working for a year, which includes the first three months of internship. However, her total income last month was as high as 1,300 yuan.
Liu Suqin couldn't even imagine how rich Ah Hui would be in the future if this continued.
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