Chapter 50 Standards
Every girl dreams of a beautiful love, and Gu Erhui is no exception. Her previous requirements for a partner were that he not be overly handsome, but also not ugly. He had to be down-to-earth, capable, and considerate. She could live a simple life with him, farming.
After starting her business in the provincial capital, her requirements for her partner were the same: he didn't have to be too handsome but not ugly either, he had to have a smart mind and be considerate, and she could work hard with him in this strange city.
Thinking of her previous and future requirements for her partner, Gu Erhui couldn't help but smile. She was already delicate, and this smile made her whole face look even more gorgeous. Gu Yimin was dazzled by her.
The four daughters of the Gu family were all very good-looking, and all of them inherited the good qualities of Gu Jianguo and Wang Yueju. Gu Jianguo and Wang Yueju were good-looking to begin with, especially Wang Yueju, who was the most popular girl in the village when she was young.
However, Gu Yimin and Gu Erhui are two different beauties. Gu Yimin's temperament is more gentle, making people feel comfortable at first sight. Gu Erhui's temperament is a bit shrewd, especially her eyes, which seem to see through everything.
"What are you laughing at?" Gu Yimin asked Gu Erhui in a low voice.
There's nothing to hide about one's own sisters. She went through her requirements for a partner and then said, "Do you think my standards would be higher if I had a broader vision?"
However, no matter how her vision changes, Zhang Zijun is not within her consideration.
Gu Yimin also laughed, "That's normal. You've become better, and you need someone better to match you."
Gu Yimin felt that Gu Erhui had changed a lot since coming to Lizhou. She could now recommend clothes to customers with ease and could handle people like Zhang Zijun with ease. She herself had also changed a little, but these changes were driven by Erhui.
"Let's become better together." Gu Erhui said in a low voice.
Gu Yimin smiled and nodded.
Back in the village, they were considered the best girls because of their good looks, good temperament, and quick work ethic. But in the provincial capital, the standard of excellence was completely different. In the provincial capital, excellence was defined by a high degree of education and a good job.
In the afternoon, Gu Jianguo and Han Deyi went to the Industry and Commerce Bureau to apply for business licenses. They submitted two documents, one for each of them. Their current business was a temporary solution, but they would eventually have to separate. So, this time, they applied for two business licenses.
At the Industrial and Commercial Bureau, they met several people who had visited the store that morning and greeted them warmly. Although they had only been in business for a short time, they both understood how important interpersonal relationships were.
They are the little people at the bottom of society with no one, no power and no money. If they want to cross the class line, they have to make good use of all the resources they can use.
After leaving the Industrial and Commercial Bureau, the two took the bus to Qiu Weiguang's workplace. Qiu Weiguang worked as the head of the security department at the steel plant. When he saw the two, he quickly led them to his office. He poured them some water and said, "I only realized how expensive the clothes you gave me last time were after I got home. You can't do that again. It's not easy for you to earn your money."
Gu Jianguo and Han Deyi smiled. They knew Qiu Weiguang was a down-to-earth person, but he had invested time, energy, and connections in helping them, so a thank you gift was a must. Otherwise, they would be too embarrassed to ask him for help next time.
The three of them talked for a while, and Gu Jianguo and Han Deyi said they would treat them to a drink in the evening. Zhu Weiguang agreed without hesitation, and asked if his brother-in-law was busy, and if not, he would bring his brother-in-law along. Of course, he also hinted that his brother-in-law was the director of the Dongcheng District Police Station.
Gu Jianguo and Han Deyi naturally understood that Qiu Weiguang was introducing them to a network of contacts, and they felt grateful again. Back at the store, the two discussed how to give a gift to Qiu Weiguang's brother-in-law.
They operated legally and had no intention of seeking undeserved benefits through bribery. But even if they were operating legally, having connections made a difference. For example, if it weren't for Qiu Weiguang, they wouldn't have been able to rent such a prime location.
Who knows what difficulties they will encounter in the future? Paving the way now will make things easier in the future.
"Or you can give me a free flatbread." Han Deyi said.
Qiu Weiguang gave them a bread coat, and his brother-in-law gave them the same gift, without favoritism, which made everyone feel comfortable. Moreover, this was the only thing they could offer.
Gu Jianguo handed him a cigarette and then lit his own. "Will Qiu Weiguang still give it to you?"
Treating two people to drinks and giving a gift to only one person was embarrassing, even though they had previously given Qiu Weiguang a piece of clothing. But without Qiu Weiguang, they wouldn't have known the police station chief.
Han Deyi thought for a moment and said, "Give it as a gift, one for each person."
Gu Jianguo hummed, "The last time I gave Qiu Weiguang it was a men's model, this time I'll give him a women's model."
"good."
The cost of these two coats is 50 yuan. After years of frugality, they still feel a bit sad even though they have earned some money now. But they have to spend the money.
At 6:30 PM, the two men arrived at the People's Hotel carrying two coats. A moment later, Qiu Weiguang and a tall man in his forties walked in. Gu Jianguo and Han Deyi greeted them.
Zhu Qingjun was also a straightforward man, having served in the military himself, so the two of them had something in common, and the two enjoyed a good time drinking together. Before leaving, Gu Jianguo and Han Deyi stuffed a bread coat into each of their hands, but they declined and put it on their bicycles.
Watching the two men walk away, Gu Jianguo and Han Deyi sighed inwardly. They were truly doing different things in different positions. Before, they'd been too concerned about their reputation to engage in such flattery or gift-giving, but now they were becoming increasingly adept at it.
Gu Jianguo patted Han Deyi on the shoulder and said, "I feel pretty good now."
Han Deyi smiled and said, "It's good."
No matter where you are in life, you will encounter difficulties and need help. Only by adapting to the environment can you live a better life.
Qiu Weiguang returned home and handed the bread coat to his wife Zhu Qingfen, "Jianguo and Deyi sent it to me."
Zhu Qingfen took the clothes out of the bag and saw that they were her own color and number. She smiled and said, "What do they want you to help with again?"
Qiu Weiguang poured himself a glass of water, took a sip and said, "No one asked me to help. Today I took your brother to drink with them. Your brother also has one."
Zhu Qingfen put on the jacket and said, "Your two comrades are very good at handling things and are very generous."
"It's probably because of life's pressure," Qiu Weiguang said after taking a sip of water. "If they had been aware of this when they retired, they wouldn't have ended up like this."
Zhu Qingfen snorted. "How did they fall into such a state? I see they're doing well. I heard their business is booming. How much do you think they can earn from a piece of clothing like this?"
Qiu Weiguang didn't say anything. No matter how much money he made, it was not as prestigious as having a formal job.
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