Upon hearing Tian Ronghao's words, the expressions of several people gradually changed.
"Brother Hao, what nonsense are you talking about? The Shanghai Grand Hotel is a state-owned restaurant. Zhibing has a secure job that can be passed down to his descendants for generations. It's incomparable to those individual business owners and street vendors outside." Before anyone else could speak, Wu Laidi scolded her husband and glared at him fiercely.
Tian Ronghao quickly realized something was wrong and immediately tried to salvage the situation, "Right, right, look at my mouth, it's so clumsy. Zhibing, don't take it to heart. Only you and your older brother are successful in the family. We uncles and cousins, your younger cousins are still counting on you to help us out..."
"Second Uncle, you're exaggerating. I'm just someone who cooks for you. What kind of future can I have?" Tian Zhibing replied casually and then stopped talking, absentmindedly chewing his food, his mind wandering elsewhere.
Actually, he also wanted to start his own business, but he was afraid that his parents would not agree, so he hadn't taken any action.
Those working in the factory might not know, but he spends his days in the kitchen and has seen the prices of dishes in big hotels, so he naturally knows how big the profit margin is.
Nowadays, individual businesses are springing up like bamboo shoots.
The bold get rich, the timid starve.
Tian Zhibing tightened his grip on the chopsticks.
Su Xiao noticed this scene and secretly made a mental note of it. It seemed she could talk to this second cousin again later.
As soon as Tian Zhibing made this self-deprecating remark, someone immediately refuted it.
Tian Rongguang, being an economics major, naturally knew that every policy the country introduced was beneficial to the current national situation.
The government now supports individual businesses, so even if they don't support them, they shouldn't belittle them.
"Second sister-in-law, what you just said is not right. Since the country has issued a decree allowing individual businesses, it is a perfectly reasonable profession. They are all jobs, so there is no distinction between high and low status." Tian Rongguang's serious tone made everyone present pause for a moment and think about his words.
Su Xiao couldn't help but look at him with higher regard and echoed, "Fourth Uncle is right. Now the country has also introduced interest-free loans to support our compatriots in starting businesses. This is a good thing."
Su Xiao's words made the restless people even more anxious.
Wang Li spoke first, "Xiaoxiao, what's this about the interest-free loan you just mentioned?"
She knew that jobs were hard to find these days, and that her sister-in-law was waiting in line for a job, but she didn't know how long it would take.
With her husband's meager salary, their family was barely making ends meet and had long been living beyond their means. She wanted to resell some things, but unfortunately, she had neither capital nor skills, and really didn't know where to start.
Now that she hears that Lao Si and Xiao Xiao both support starting their own businesses, how can she not be tempted?
"Interest-free loans are a government policy that benefits the people. It means you can borrow money from a bank and don't have to pay interest; you only need to repay the principal on time. Actually, I'm a self-employed individual. I run a small shop in Kyoto with a partner, selling odds and ends, and business is pretty good," Su Xiao revealed with a smile.
"What? Aren't you in school?" Wang Li asked in surprise.
Everyone else looked at her, waiting for her answer.
“Yes, going to university doesn’t prevent you from starting your own business and earning pocket money,” Su Xiao said with a smile.
"Wow, Xiaoxiao, you're amazing!" Tian Shuang was so excited she felt like she could fly. "What kind of shop do you own? Is business good?"
"Wait, let me show you." Su Xiao pretended to rummage through her bag, but actually took out a bag of hair accessories from her spatial storage and handed it to Tian Shuang. "Here, this is it. I run a small jewelry shop, and these are all samples. I came to Shanghai this time to check out the market and find a few distributors..."
"What is an agent?" Tian Zhibing listened attentively, asking questions immediately when he didn't understand something.
Su Xiao's eyes flickered slightly. She had just had this idea. Since she wanted to promote her product to the greatest extent possible, finding a distributor was a good option.
Since we're going to look for someone anyway, it doesn't matter who we look for.
Having overheard the conversation between the Tian brothers and their wives, she had already discerned the Tian family's predicament to some extent.
Only the eldest son, Tian Rongyao, was doing relatively well in the Tian family, relying on his wife's family.
Of the other brothers, only the fourth brother, Tian Rongguang, and his family will definitely have a better future. For now, they're lucky if they can live a good life.
Since the Tian family is Su's mother's family, she is quite willing to help them if she has the ability to do so, and help them get back on their feet.
"A distributor is someone who wholesales products to you at a low price and then resells them," Su Xiao explained simply and directly.
Su Xiao's bag of jewelry had already been looked at by everyone, and several women, regardless of age, couldn't help but exclaim that it was beautiful and wanted it.
The desire for beauty knows no age; there's always something for everyone.
"Xiaoxiao, so pretty." Tian Shuang held the two hair clips in her hands, admiring them.
"If you like it, take it and wear it. It's a gift for you," Su Xiao said generously.
"Oh...really?" Tian Shuang was delighted to hear this, but immediately replied, "You don't need to send it to me, I'll buy it myself."
She has her own salary, so she can't take advantage of small things.
"Really, no need. It's just a few clips, nothing valuable. Aunts, Xiaolu, and Xiaoyu, please choose whatever you like. I didn't bring any gifts today, so these can serve as gifts. Please don't think they're worthless."
"Oh my, how could that be? They're so pretty and delicate, I almost don't want to wear them." Wang Li held four or five in one hand and seven or eight in both, turning them over and over, unwilling to let go of any of them. She wanted them all, but was too embarrassed to take them all. She was hesitating and struggling, which shows how tempting these sparkly things are to women.
Su Xiao saw this but didn't say anything, just smiled and looked at her.
She can give things away, but if someone is unrestrained and greedy, that's not good. So, she won't pretend to be generous to those who go too far, because she's afraid that someone will take advantage of her and accept everything she asks for.
"Xiaoxiao, what are the requirements for becoming an agent? Can I do it?" Wu Laidi also looked at the several small ornaments with great interest, but unlike Wang Li, she did not act in an unseemly manner. In the end, she picked one and held it in her hand.
“Sure, it doesn’t matter who I do it for. The requirements for an agent are: first, they must have good character and be honest; second, they must be bold, meticulous, and eloquent…” Su Xiao listed several requirements in a row.
Wang Li nodded repeatedly. Although she really wanted to take on the agency job, she was still worried and said, "My family doesn't have any capital. What if I borrow money from the bank and can't sell the goods? What will I do then?"
Su Xiao said cheerfully, "Third Aunt, we're relatives, I can't cheat you. How about this, I can arrange for you to buy a batch of goods first, and you can pay me back after you sell them..."
"Really, Xiaoxiao, how can I thank you enough? Don't worry, I will definitely do my best..." Wang Li said excitedly.
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