Chapter 203 The Two Families Discuss
"Mom and Dad, the shop here is only a five-minute walk from home, it's not far."
Mr. Shen said, "But we should still buy a bicycle, a second-hand one. It's economical and faster to get around."
Gu Siyan quickly said that he would take care of it.
Mr. Shen said arrogantly, "Thank you for your trouble. I'll give you the money later."
Gu Siyan waved his hand and said no, so Shen's father said, "Then you can just call me Comrade Shen."
Gu Siyan said, "..............." What to do when your father-in-law is hard to please?
Jinran chuckled to herself, but didn't try to smooth things over. She let them resolve it themselves, so that if she showed favoritism, it would all be her fault.
When they arrived at the shop, none of the workers had come to work that day, and the door was locked. Jinran opened the door and let her parents go in to check on them.
The house is now a mess, with all sorts of things scattered around.
However, Wang Cuifen still praised, "Our Nini really knows how to pick a room. This room is suitable for everything, and it looks spacious and tidy."
Jinran gestured to show where the kitchen was, where there was a break room, a storage room, a toilet, and a place to put the refrigerator.
Both Mr. Shen and Wang Cuifen nodded in agreement.
Jinran dropped another bombshell: "I also bought the two houses next door."
Father Shen, Wang Cuifen ".............."
Father Shen asked in a low voice, "Nini, tell me the truth, how many ginsengs did Doujin and Fugui's boyfriend give you? Did he uproot all the ginseng in the forest?"
Jinran said smugly, "Anyway, my little savings are quite substantial!"
Shen's father and Wang Cuifen didn't ask any questions, but said in front of Gu Siyan, "We're just working for you. You can pay us our wages later. All the money we earn is yours."
Jinran disagreed, saying, "What's the point of that? Why should we be so particular? This store will be the main store from now on, and all the revenue will be yours. If we open any more branches, they'll be mine."
Seeing that the two were about to say something...
Gu Siyan smiled and said, "Father and Mother, just listen to Nini, otherwise she will be sad."
That matter was considered settled. That evening, the group had hot pot. When it came time to pay the bill, Gu Siyan didn't dare let Shen's father and Wang Cuifen see it, otherwise, they would feel bad about the money.
That night, Jinran stayed with her parents in the courtyard house, while she monopolized Wang Cuifen's room and sent Shen's father to another room.
The father, feeling resentful, left, clutching his pillow.
Jinran whispered to Wang Cuifen about what had happened recently, and also asked about her brothers, "They haven't been writing to me much lately. When I call, the receptionist says they're busy. I haven't spoken to them in a long time."
"They said they went to Pengcheng and many other places with that big brother named Qiang. I don't know what kind of world they saw. That's just how kids are. They have to go out and explore. As long as it's not murder or arson, there's nothing to worry about."
Jinran then shared her thoughts: "I was thinking that now that things are on track here, if business is particularly good, we should ask Brother Dazhuang and the others to come and help. Otherwise, we'll be stuck in the countryside for the rest of our lives, and the land is limited. Where are we going to find so much land for them to cultivate?"
I heard you say that your second uncle wants to raise pigs and chickens, and I was thinking about what Grandma's family could do. But they're all rather dull-witted. Raising livestock is one option, but they can't use that many people in the beginning. Once all ten brothers are married, there will be constant bickering. How will Grandma survive? They can't be involved. Going out to work isn't an option either; with their personalities, they'll just get bullied. If we could help them out, bring them out into the world, the next generation would have a different starting point. Going out into the world is definitely a better path.”
Wang Cuifen sighed, not stopping her, but saying they'd talk about it later. Then she added calmly, "But Nini, we're just ordinary people. What if we can't support them? Let's take it one step at a time!"
Jinran didn't elaborate further, after all, it was all just wishful thinking, and the business hadn't even started yet.
the next day
Gu Siyan bought breakfast early in the morning.
"Mom and Dad, this place has really authentic steamed buns and fried dough sticks. You should try them. Also, my parents said they'd like to see when you have time so they can make a reservation and we can have a meal together. First, to welcome you over, and second, to talk about me and Nini."
While eating, Wang Cuifen said, "Xiao Gu, how about tonight? In a few days we'll be getting involved in the work, and we might not have a chance to eat together anymore."
Gu Siyan nodded happily and said okay. "Today it is," she said anxiously, "Mom, I'm leaving now. I'm going to book a restaurant. There are a few places that have large tables, but I'm afraid they might not have any left. I'll have to go home and tell my parents."
After saying that, he hurriedly left.
The father, nitpicking, said, "He's still just a greenhorn, not steady at all."
Wang Cuifen teased, "The first time you came to my house, your legs were shaking like a slender person. You must have forgotten."
Father Shen: ".............. Why does a hero have to bring up those old days?!"
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