Chapter 22 The Educated Youth Who Abandoned Their Wives and Children
Ji Huaizhi took a sip of the thick, white mutton soup and looked at the busy boss.
Cooking, taking care of children...
Chen Chunya met Ji Huaizhi's smiling gaze: "What's wrong?"
"Look at the owner of this mutton soup shop, how many bowls of soup have he served since we started cooking? All of them are for small tables like ours..."
"You mean I'll also set up a food stall?"
"It seems that the affiliated middle and primary schools are now recruiting students from outside the factory to increase revenue. This means that the schools are not only recruiting children of factory workers. As long as tuition is paid, anyone can come to school."
Chen Chunya's expression was still somewhat confused at this moment.
Then the man continued, "But think about it, these children who live far from home can only eat the cold food or cornbread they brought with them."
"Your body definitely can't take it for long. You could set up a small dining table at home."
Chen Chunya's eyes widened: "A small dining table?"
"Yes, each student pays one fee and comes here to eat lunch every day. After school, students whose parents can't pick them up can come here to do their homework, but they have to be picked up within the specified time."
What do you think?
Chen Chunya clapped her hands happily, but then lowered her head shyly when she saw people around her looking at her.
"Huaizhi, you're amazing, you even thought of that."
Chen Chunya felt she could do it: "Xiaotian just told me that there are students in his class who don't go home for lunch."
"But what if they deliberately don't pick them up in the afternoon? Or don't give them money for lunch?"
It's no wonder Chen Chunya thinks that way; after all, there are always people who try to take advantage of others.
“There definitely will be. If it happens a few times like this one, we'll just tell them to quit. As long as you don't give in,” Ji Huaizhi said to her while eating.
“If you think it’s suitable, you can give it a try. Anyway, we have two rooms, and we’ll partition off half of the outer room for them to eat in.” Ji Huaizhi leaned closer: “It just so happens that your man is a college student, which is a good advertisement.”
Chen Chunya nodded: "Okay, let's give it a try."
Ji Huaizhi was happy for her when he saw her face light up with joy.
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When Chen Chunya was home alone, she started decorating the large outer room. Ji Huaizhi found her two tables and a small stool.
They also made her a stack of papers similar to flyers, with the price and time clearly written on them.
Meals cost 3.5 per week, with three meat dishes per week.
Tell her to send the message to the parents who live far away when she picks up Xiaotian.
After registration, meals will be prepared for the child. If you don't come without prior notice, the money will not be refunded.
"I don't know if it will work." Chen Chunya is going to distribute these promotional leaflets tomorrow.
Ji Huaizhi turned over and hugged her: "Your worries are unnecessary. Just tell her that my husband is a college student at Capital Normal University, so this small restaurant is definitely reliable. I'll raise the child on my own and supplement the household expenses. Everyone will think you're amazing."
"Everything is difficult at the beginning, but once you take the first step, things become simple."
Chen Chunya felt a little relieved when she heard his voice.
"Huaizhi, won't someone come to inspect what I'm doing?" Chen Chunya worriedly added, "Also, am I considered self-employed? And what about your status as a university student...?"
"What's there to be afraid of? College students still need to eat." Ji Huaizhi opened his eyes when the topic of inspection came up:
"There was definitely no inspection at first, because we were afraid the neighbors would be jealous and report us. Don't worry, I'll get you a business license later."
"We usually try to keep the kids quiet, but we refuse to accept kids who are too naughty or like to run around outside."
"If they get lost one day, something bad could happen."
You can't do just any business; you still need to screen your customers.
"good."
The next day, when Chen Chunya brought his child to school, he handed out some to some parents: "Comrade, take a look, these are small after-school care tables."
"Comrade, look, this is a small catering service. Children who live far away and can't go home for meals can come to the small catering service."
"A small dining table." Chen Chunya handed one to everyone present.
The person who received the paper asked in confusion, "What is a 'small dining table'?"
"Yes, what does that mean?"
"Oh, I see. Now that the affiliated primary school is accepting students from outside the school, some children may live far away and can't go home for meals. They can come to my house for meals, and those who can't be picked up in the afternoon can also come to my house to do their homework."
"But who knows who you are? What if you take my child away?" someone worried.
After Chen Chunya opened his mouth, he felt that things were quite simple:
"How could that be? My husband is already getting the business license for me. Besides, my husband is a college graduate from Capital Normal University. I also have children. He works here, which will help ease the burden on our family."
"Don't worry, frankly speaking, you send your children to school because you want them to succeed, but don't you feel bad that they eat pickled vegetables and cornbread in the classroom every day?"
"It's alright now that the weather's warm, but what about winter? And what if the food we bring spoils when it's too hot in the summer?"
Chen Chunya's words moved these parents.
Another elderly woman with gray hair asked, "How much does it cost per person? What do you usually eat?"
"It's 3.5 yuan per person. If you can't come on a certain day, you need to let me know in advance, otherwise there will be no refund. I want to make this clear first, you can see it's written above." Chen Chunya pointed to the following:
"I give the kids meat three times a week, so they're definitely well-fed, because my son needs to eat too. Right now, after I drop them off at school, I go straight to the market to buy groceries and cook. They come to my house for lunch after school."
"3.5 is a bit expensive. The tuition for a semester is quite high just to come here to study."
"But can't we at least give the kids a hot meal?"
"I think it's pretty good."
“I think so too. There are still three meat dishes left. I want to try it for a week and see what the kids say when they come back.”
Chen Chunya smiled and said, "You can go back and discuss it with your families. I will come to pick up and drop off the children every day."
"Also, my home address is on this. If you want to register, you need to tell me in advance. There will be no food on the day of registration; it will be served on the second day."
Everyone thought it was a good idea, and decided to go back and discuss it with their families first.
"Give me another one, my neighbor's child also goes to school here, I want to talk to her about it."
Chen Chunya nodded and gave her one.
"By the way, sister, we have two kids. Can 3.5 eat for two people? They eat less, so we can share." The woman's eyes gleamed with calculation.
"Yes, my daughter doesn't have a good appetite and can't eat much."
Chen Chunya flatly refused: "No, it's all calculated per person, sister."
“My family isn’t well-off, so can I have my child come to your place to heat up some food? You can consider it a good deed.”
Chen Chunya could barely laugh anymore. He remembered what Huaizhi had said about not agreeing to others bargaining or agreeing to help others. This was a good opportunity to filter out potential customers.
Otherwise, customers who are troublesome from the start will only become more troublesome in the future.
"Sister, of course that won't work. The after-school care center will be even busier then, and there won't be any time. I'll also have to cook for my own child, and there won't be anywhere to heat up food for your child."
The woman was a little unhappy: "Why not? What's so difficult about this?"
"That's right, it's just a small favor."
Chen Chunya took a deep breath: "This is no small favor. It's like heating up meals for your child every day. How about the firewood and coal? The price is already very low. I'm in business making money, not doing charity."
Seeing how difficult these people were, Chen Chunya continued, "Also, if any parents are coming, it would be best to tell their children not to be too naughty or noisy, because the area is full of residents. We hope you can understand that we might refuse overly lively children."
"Also, everyone can rest assured that the children are eating the same food. It would be best if the children brought their own lunchboxes so they could eat in their own lunchboxes. If they can't finish their food, they can take it home to avoid wasting food. Or you can see what the children are eating here. What do you think?"
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