Wang Aihong is very busy. Studying is a chore for her, but selling goods is her skill point.
Ever since she followed her mother-in-law to practice walking as a vendor, she suddenly found her own track.
Talking to people is not like doing a test paper, it also requires you to use your brain. You can just say nonsense to praise the older brothers, sisters, uncles and aunts passing by.
Soon, her stall was left far behind and was surrounded.
"Auntie, if you hadn't told me to, I would have to call you Auntie. I was so ignorant that I kept calling you Sister... Oh, yes, we'll be in this shop from now on. Please come often... It's okay, you're a regular customer. I'll give discounts to the customers you bring in just for you..."
"Oh, sister, your daughter-in-law is really capable. She talks so much that I dare not pass by your door. If I do, I can't leave empty-handed."
"Look at what you're saying. You're the one who's being righteous, patronizing our business every day, and you're saying we're capable. We're all thanks to you and these neighbors..."
One of the two shops facing the street on the back wall of Qiu's mother's yard became a small store selling some rural products, and the other was rented to her daughter-in-law and became a sales outlet for Huanyi clothing.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law each take care of their own stall. Li Qingmei gets up early and puts two porridge buckets and steamed buns baskets at the door of the store. The quantity is limited, so they sell out when they are all sold out. The business of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law does not interfere with each other, and both are doing well.
When Wang Aihong received the samples, she would wear one herself first and then give one to her sister-in-law. Qiu Yuling didn't want to wear some of the colors that were too bright, so she would arrange them for her niece. Anyway, this convenience was incorporated into every detail.
When Qiu Dashu came home from get off work, not only was the stove cold, but he also had to cook for his mother and wife.
One time, a colleague from the same research group couldn't stand it anymore and stopped him, "Mr. Qiu, you're working too hard, and so is your wife. She doesn't do her job well, but has to do that. She can't take care of the family, and she's causing all the trouble..."
"Well, how can you say I'm adding to the chaos? Women in the new era are also responding to policy calls. When policies are implemented by the higher-ups, there have to be people who take the lead and try them out. We're all contributing to the country. There's no distinction between high and low work. They've already worked very hard, so what I do is nothing."
I don’t understand, I don’t understand at all. My colleague shook his head and left.
Qiu Dashu checked the time and said, "Oh no, I shouldn't have said these two sentences. The cafeteria must be out of food. I should hurry back and make it myself."
Push the bicycle out and give it a push to go a long way.
As soon as they arrived, Wang Aihong waved at him with a smile, "Come here and see how much I earned today."
"I'll go cook first, otherwise you'll all be hungry."
"No need. I sent Qingdou and Landou to the restaurant up ahead to buy some. I've also agreed with them on a monthly subscription. They'll deliver four dishes to us daily, and we can just cook the rice ourselves..."
Money is the courage of the poor. They used to have a fixed salary, and although they spent money, it was not even one-tenth of what they are now.
Ever since she started this free business, Wang Aihong realized that money can be earned in this way. Now her daily turnover is equal to three to five months' fixed salary. She can eat at the restaurant whenever she wants with a monthly subscription of 35 yuan.
"Huh? This, isn't good? It's quite expensive, right? How about I bring a few extra lunch boxes and bring them back from the company cafeteria?"
"No need. The canteen only has the same few dishes. Plus, they'll be cold by the time you bring them back. The restaurant is just around the corner, so it's more convenient."
Whoever earns more money has the final say. Besides, when Wang Aihong didn't earn much, she was the one who called the shots in this family, let alone now.
"As for my mother..."
"My mother agreed. She looked after the store all day and had to get up early to make porridge and steamed buns. Although she hired two aunts to help, they would go home as soon as the buns were put into the steamer. She was also tired.
At noon we'll just grab a small side dish and eat some leftover steamed buns, steamed bread, and porridge, and then we'll have something good to eat in the afternoon."
Li Qingmei was indeed tired. Not to mention the constant coming and going of people in the store, there were still people coming in from time to time. She couldn't do a full job, so the odd jobs were enough for her to sew a shoe sole, wind some wool or something like that.
So she accepted her daughter-in-law's proposal without any hesitation, and it was passed as soon as it was put forward.
"Well, okay, since you and mom both agree, I have no objection."
"Then go count the drawers and see."
Qiu Dashu obediently opened the drawer, and banknotes poured out all at once. He picked them up from the ground in a panic.
"Hey, this drawer is still a little small. I was thinking of you replacing the one under the cabinet with a deep box embedded in the door frame, the kind that can be pulled out when the cabinet door is opened..."
This was the third time Wang Aihong had squatted on the ground to pick up money.
"Can't you just tie it up with a cable tie?" Qiu Dashu suggested as he picked it up.
"Where would I find the time? People are quiet right now. Just wait, people who are off work will start arriving soon, and I'll be busy again.
Forget it, don't do it bit by bit, just put it away quickly and count it in the evening. Go eat now while no one is around. We have already eaten, and the ones left for you are on the table."
Before Qiu Dashu could say anything, he saw his wife rushing towards the guest at the door.
"Hey girl, what are you looking at? This is the clothing store of the famous brand Huanyi. We sell men's, women's, and children's clothing. Whatever you need, I'll pick it out for you..."
Qiu Dashu silently pushed the drawer back, tied the money together with scattered rubber bands and put it away, then locked it and handed the key to his wife.
The person who came in was a female guest, and he didn't know how to behave. It wasn't right to just sit there, nor was it right to stand there.
"What are you still standing there for? Get busy." As soon as Wang Aihong spoke, he immediately burrowed into the ground.
At the time of getting off work, Li Qingmei's shop was crowded with people coming in and out, and she had no time to spare to take care of her daughter-in-law.
Qiu Yuling had some free time, so she came over to check in, and happened to see this scene.
"Girl, you're back. Have you eaten yet? I left a lot for your third brother. If you haven't eaten it, just have one of the other dishes to make up for it. Never mind. We bought it anyway. Just take care of it. I'll ask the Maohe Restaurant out front to make you another one."
"Mom, I've already eaten. I ate with the leaders after the meeting. Don't worry about it. How are things going lately? Do you feel overwhelmed by leaving my dad alone?"
She came in through the main courtyard and stood in both shops for a while. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were both very busy. She pushed the door open and came in only after the customers left.
"When I mention that stubborn donkey, I get angry. I tell him to stay home and plant as much as he can. It's just right that he doesn't have to stand in front of me and help me with everything I do.
Without your father, you see, I have this shop, and I have a breakfast stall too. I can hire two quick hands to help for two hours, and everything will be done."
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