As night falls, the hustle and bustle in the Lu family courtyard fades away, leaving only a few dim lights illuminating the quiet night.
Inside the room, Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing sat side by side, but the atmosphere was not as relaxed as outside.
The two men frowned, as if they were discussing some national affairs. The air was filled with a solemn atmosphere, and even their breathing became cautious.
"As for starting a side business, this is something we need to think about carefully." Lu Qing was the first to break the silence, with a hint of worry in his tone.
He turned to look at Shen Qiqi, his eyes full of trust, "You have a smart mind, tell me, what can we do?"
Shen Qiqi took a deep breath and spoke slowly: "Now that the policy has been relaxed, there will definitely be many opportunities. I have been thinking a lot these days. Raising chickens and pigs, setting up a small workshop, etc., all seem pretty good." Her eyes were firm, as if she had already seen a beautiful blueprint for the future.
In order to ensure that everything goes well, the two decided to find "business partners" - Brother Zhang and Sister Li.
When Brother Zhang heard about starting a side business, his shrewd eyes immediately sparkled, but he was a man who had seen many storms after all, and was as steady as a mountain. Facing the several projects proposed by Shen Qiqi, he was like a teacher who had graded countless papers, and shook his head repeatedly: "Raising chickens? The risk is too great. What if we encounter bird flu, wouldn't we lose everything? A small workshop? We don't have the technology here, so we can't do it." His brows were furrowed, and his expression was as if he was looking at a failing test paper.
"Brother Zhang, what you said makes sense." Shen Qiqi explained patiently, "But we can improve it. For example, in breeding, we can do scientific breeding. For small workshops, we can introduce some simple technologies. If it really doesn't work, we can make some small gadgets to test the waters first." She tried to use her "silver tongue" to convince Brother Zhang, but the other party remained unmoved, like an indestructible wall.
After listening to this, Brother Zhang still frowned and muttered, "This, this, I still have to think about it carefully, the risk is too great..." His words were like a basin of cold water, directly extinguishing the fire of hope that had just ignited in Shen Qiqi's heart.
In Shen Qiqi's heart, helpless emotions spread like weeds.
"Yes, sister-in-law, I also think this matter needs to be carefully considered." Sister-in-law Li suddenly spoke up, and she said cautiously, "What do you think, can we do something easier?"
Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing glanced at each other, and the expressions on their faces became a little complicated.
As soon as Sister Li said this, the atmosphere in the room instantly dropped to freezing point.
Her tone was so cautious, as if she was afraid of accidentally stepping on a landmine.
There was a faint anxiety in the air, like a damp mist that made people feel uncomfortable.
"Sister-in-law, the easy job you mentioned is not easy to find." Lu Qing scratched his head, helplessness written all over his honest face.
He knew that Mrs. Li was a typical "wanter" who wanted both. She wanted to make money but didn't want to put in the work. This was truly a century-old problem.
Shen Qiqi looked at Sister Li's sad face and felt exhausted.
How can starting a business be easy?
"Sister-in-law, I know you are worried, but we can't just think about taking it easy. We also have to think about how to make money." She tried her best to comfort Sister-in-law Li in a gentle tone, but the irritability in her heart grew like weeds.
At this moment, Shen Qiqi's mind flashed with inspiration, and a bold idea took shape instantly.
The corners of her mouth rose slightly, revealing a confident smile: "Actually, I've been thinking of a project these days, but the risk is indeed a bit high."
As soon as these words came out, the room instantly became quiet, and everyone's eyes were all cast on Shen Qiqi.
Brother Zhang's shrewd eyes were full of doubts and curiosity; Sister Li looked nervous, as if she was afraid that Shen Qiqi would throw out another project that would make her "move bricks"; even Lu Qing couldn't help but sit up straight, wondering what new tricks his wife was up to.
Shen Qiqi looked at the expressions of the crowd and became more determined.
She cleared her throat and said slowly, "We can make...costumes!"
"Clothes?" Brother Zhang was the first to exclaim, with a hint of disbelief in his voice.
Mrs. Li also widened her eyes, as if she had heard something out of the ordinary.
Although Lu Qing didn't say anything, his face was full of confusion.
Shen Qiqi ignored everyone's shock. Her eyes were firm and her tone was powerful: "The clothes everyone wears nowadays are too monotonous. The colors are either blue or black, and the styles are tacky. I think we can make some clothes with novel styles and bright colors. They will definitely sell well!" She paused and added: "Also, we can use some unique patterns, such as cartoon characters, flowers, birds, fish and insects. I guarantee they will be eye-catching!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the room changed again.
Brother Zhang touched his chin, as if thinking about something; Sister Li also showed a curious expression; even Lu Qing had a little more anticipation in his eyes.
Shen Qiqi looked at everyone's reactions and knew that her "deception method" had begun to show results. She smiled slightly and prepared to continue.
"This clothing project, actually..." Shen Qiqi was about to start talking, but was interrupted by a sudden knock on the door.
"Knock, knock, knock!" The knock on the door was like a death warrant, interrupting Shen Qiqi's "business speech".
Her heart tightened. Who would come to cause trouble so late at night?
"Who is it?" Lu Qing stood up and walked to the door, his tone filled with a hint of impatience.
A slightly sharp voice came from outside the door: "Lu Qing, it's me, your second uncle!"
Lu Qing opened the door and a familiar yet annoying face appeared in front of him.
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