Jiang Xuan thought about it and realized that it did make sense.
"Sister Lan, what do you think of the Xiguan Road area?"
“That place is definitely better. There’s a lot of foot traffic, and there are several large markets. People get tired from shopping, and your pancakes, which come in large quantities, will definitely sell well. If you had a fixed stall, that would be even better.”
Jiang Xuan smiled and said, "Sister Lan, why don't you join me in doing some business?"
"Oh, no, I'm not good at it. I don't have any skills, and I'm not good with words either."
“You can cook and sew, how come you don’t have any skills? Let me tell you, it’s the early days of reform and opening up now, and doing business is very profitable. If your factory doesn’t have any strict rules, I really suggest you consider it, like making some clothes to sell, anything would be fine.”
“This kind of thing doesn’t seem to make money at first and it’s tiring, but once you form a complete model and build a good reputation, it becomes easy to make money.”
Ma Xiaolan thought for a moment and said, "The factory hasn't explicitly prohibited it, but they definitely don't encourage this kind of behavior. If I get caught, I'll lose my job."
"Alright then, Sister Lan, you focus on your work and keep an eye on the relevant policies. I'll talk to you about it later. I need to go to school now."
"Okay, the corn is almost ready. Take a few for the kids and your aunt."
Ma Xiaolan lifted the pot lid, scooped out five large ears of corn, placed them on a plate, and handed them to Jiang Xuan.
"There are too many, Sister Lan. Hurry up and take them out. I only need two."
"It's not much. You, the child, and your aunt each get one. Take the last one to school. I heard the food in the school cafeteria isn't very good, so don't starve yourself."
Jiang Xuan was both amused and exasperated. "No, Sister Lan, the food in the cafeteria is pretty good and very cheap. Two is really enough. One for Dian Dian Fan Xing, and one for me and Auntie."
"Take it. Save the rest for Platoon Leader Lu."
Unable to refuse Ma Xiaolan's request, Jiang Xuan carried a tall plate of corn into the house.
On the table were several hot boiled eggs and corn tortillas.
Dian Dian and Fan Xing were still sleeping, while Hu Tao was sitting on the edge of the bed by the window, mending Dian Dian's pants.
"Auntie, I'm eating corn. Sister Lan gave it to me."
"You eat first, I'll finish this and come over. This little one is so naughty, it tore its newly bought pants after only one pair."
"Auntie, there are patch pads on the sewing machine. It's easier to use those to mend."
Hu Tao laughed and said, "I tried it, but it's too small. He must have gotten caught on a tree branch while climbing it, and it has a long tear."
"Auntie, do you need to use the sewing machine? I'll open it for you."
"No need, it's almost finished sewing."
Jiang Xuan went back to get her bicycle and went to school.
When I arrived at school, self-study had already taken place, and it was time for breakfast.
"Auntie, I'm going to school now."
"Okay, go ahead. The boiled eggs and cornbread are on the table. Remember to eat them. I'll go out and order milk later. You have to go to school now and use your brain, so you should drink milk every morning from now on."
Jiang Xuan went into the bedroom, took out 50 yuan, and handed it to Hu Tao: "Auntie, Sheng Ye and I are usually busy, so we still need you to manage this house. Take this money and buy whatever you need."
Hu Tao didn't hesitate, took the money and put it in her pocket. "Okay, next weekend is the two kids' birthday. I'll buy them an outfit and a gift."
"Oh? Next weekend is Dian Dian and Fan Xing's birthday?"
"Yes, it's already 6 years old."
"Okay, then let's celebrate properly then."
*
When Jiang Xuan rushed to school and retrieved her books from her dormitory, morning self-study had already ended, and it was break time.
The first class will start in 10 minutes.
Today's first class is a basic course—Chinese.
My deskmate and class monitor, Ji Aowen, had already prepared his books and was sitting in his seat preparing for class.
Seeing that Jiang Xuanshan was late, he frowned and glanced at her, but didn't say anything.
At this moment, Sun Xiaodie and Su Manqing walked in hand in hand.
Sun Xiaodie: "Oh, Jiang Xuan, you've finally arrived! You weren't here during the statistics elective class this morning self-study."
Su Manqing: "That form should still be with the class monitor, right? You can still fill it out now."
Jiang Xuan looked at Ji Aowen: "Class monitor, have you handed in the statistics form?"
"Not yet, but someone who doesn't even attend morning self-study probably doesn't have time for elective courses either, so there's no need to waste ink on this."
Jiang Xuan looked at him coldly, "Give me the form."
Perhaps unable to stand the commanding tone, Ji Aowen said with annoyance, "The counselor said that the statistics must be completed by the morning self-study session today. If you are late, you will not be allowed to attend. You are not here during the morning self-study session, so you can't blame anyone else. Once you enter university, you have to abide by the school rules and regulations. If everyone is as lazy as you, then you might as well not study at all."
Jiang Xuan was truly impressed.
Where did this weirdo come from?
Was this class monitor elected or appointed directly?
"Are you out of your mind? You're making a big deal out of nothing. My absence from morning and evening self-study sessions is on record with the academic affairs office. Why don't you go ask Secretary Sun about it?"
The class erupted in an uproar.
Secretary Sun?
Such a big favor?
Sun Xiaodie said, "Squad Leader Ji, are your ears not working properly? The counselor clearly said it was today, so why is it during morning self-study? Or are you deliberately making things difficult for Jiang Xuan?"
Su Manqing also sneered, "Yes, as a class leader, you're supposed to serve your classmates. With your qualities, you should quit as soon as possible, lest you lose in the next vote and lose face."
Ji Aowen blushed and raised his voice: "What are you all doing? Are you all here to criticize me? I also have my own studies to attend to, and I can't be around you all all the time."
Jiang Xuan slammed her Chinese textbook on the table with a "bang," and said, "You're really something else. It's such a small thing, and you have to whine about it. I just missed morning self-study, did I break any rules?"
Sun Xiaodie slammed her hand on the table, glaring at her, "Aren't you going to hand over the registration form right now? Are you an idiot?"
Ji Aowen threw the form at Jiang Xuan and stormed out.
He's going to report the counselor; he doesn't want to be deskmates with such an uncivilized person.
Just then, the school bell rang.
Everyone, please take your seats quickly.
Ji Aowen stormed in again.
Immediately afterwards, an elderly professor with gray hair, a robust build, and dressed in a neat Zhongshan suit walked in.
He first took attendance, and then began the lesson. "Today we will study five passages from the Analects, starting with the first chapter, 'Learning.' Confucius said: 'Is it not pleasant to learn with a constant perseverance and application? Is it not delightful to have friends coming from afar? Is it not the mark of a gentleman to remain unperturbed when others do not recognize one's merits?'"
The old professor turned around, wrote a few lines of vigorous characters on the blackboard, then pointed to them and said loudly, "Does everyone know what '时习之' means? Which student would like to answer?"
Ji Aowen immediately raised his hand to the sky and said loudly, "Teacher, I'll answer."
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