"What's there to be angry about? Aren't I the same? I work in the factory while running a clothing store on the side."
"Making money is one thing, but it doesn't stop me from doing my side hustle!"
"As long as I don't neglect my regular work, I can definitely manage both!"
"Besides, Xiaoxue runs a restaurant, which has nothing to do with my clothing business. She can't steal my business, and she can provide me with a place to take clients out to eat. Isn't that a win-win situation?"
Hanmei looked at Brother Han with disapproval. In this world, only those who are starving and cold should feel ashamed. What is there to be ashamed of for those of us who earn money?
"Brother and sister-in-law, Hanmei and I have been best friends since elementary school, all the way through high school. Our relationship is no less than that of family. How could I be unhappy just because she wants to grow up?"
Lin Xue also rolled her eyes at her older brother at the right time; that's how people's views are gradually changed.
If you feel embarrassed about this and that, you might as well not make any money at all.
"Oh, I see! Now we understand!"
"People look down on the poor in this world. Have you ever seen a rich person being ridiculed?"
Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit dull for a moment, Sister-in-law Han immediately changed the subject.
"Speaking of which, little sister, if you're going to open a restaurant, you'll need to hire a chef, right? Instead of hiring chefs from outside, you might as well call our second brother over here!"
"Don't let your quiet and unassuming demeanor fool you, my second brother is stubborn and a bit inflexible. He seems even more reserved than your eldest brother!"
"But the second brother learned from a master chef. He used to often go with his master to various villages to prepare banquets. The food he makes is definitely better than the old state-run restaurants!"
Lin Xue had forgotten about this matter if Sister-in-law Han hadn't mentioned it; it was only mentioned briefly in the plot and wasn't described in detail at all.
Now that Sister-in-law Han has brought it up, Lin Xue thinks it's feasible.
By bringing out all my brothers and sisters-in-law, they can earn more money through hard work than if they stayed in the countryside.
"I'll call home later. I doubt anyone's at the village office today, so I'll call again tomorrow morning!"
At the New Year's Eve dinner table, everyone was talking about plans for the future, and even Brother Han and his wife mentioned their wishes.
With the atmosphere building up, Brother Han finally revealed his plans.
Hanmei sells clothes, while her younger sister is going to open a restaurant.
Brother Han said he wanted to sell home appliances, because nowadays everyone's life is getting better and better, and more and more people are buying TVs, DVD players and the like.
He thought he could make a lot of money in this area in the next few years, but the initial investment in selling home appliances was quite high, and the couple couldn't make up their minds.
"I happen to know a business owner who wholesales home appliances. I can help you make connections. He can supply you with the goods first, and you can settle the payment after the goods are sold. If they don't sell, you can return them to him. That way, it won't cost much!"
Hanmei thought about it for a moment. She had been traveling around a lot lately and had indeed gotten to know quite a few businessmen.
Since she wasn't human but a system in disguise, she had a strong grasp of human nature and quickly became familiar with these businessmen.
"Do you think they'd be happy about that?"
Brother Han looked at Hanmei in disbelief. If it were really like that, they would only need to spend some money to rent a shop, and once they made money and settled the accounts, they should be able to earn quite a bit.
"Anyone else would definitely be unhappy about this, but I have connections. I'll talk to them later. If this deal goes through, my little clothing store will have to hire people again!"
Hanmei made a troubled look, which made everyone burst into laughter.
"Come on, with how popular your shop is, there are plenty of people who want to work as a sales clerk here. Besides, you still have to run a supermarket, right? I bet you're not planning to open one of those small shops with just one storefront!"
Lin Xue knew what Han Mei was going to do as soon as she saw Han Mei's reaction.
This system must be aiming to open a large supermarket that combines eating, drinking, and entertainment, just like in later generations.
Such a large-scale supermarket can stand for at least several decades. If it can really be opened, it can make a lot of money.
"I knew you knew me best, Xiaoxue. But I don't want to take such big steps at first. Let's open a department store first, and then move to the other supermarket once it's built!"
"Whether the supermarket will be successful or not, I need to register this trademark first. You know, a good trademark can make a business thrive!"
Amidst laughter and chatter, Lunar New Year's Eve passed by just like that.
Before they knew it, it was the sixth day of the first lunar month. Lin Xue had already rented a shop and finished decorating it.
We're just waiting for Han's second brother and sister-in-law to arrive, then we'll hire another waiter and that'll be it.
Lin Xue's shop isn't big; it can only seat about thirty or forty people at a time. However, the menu she's created is quite unique.
If the chef's skills are good enough, he will naturally attract enough customers.
At 3:00 PM, Brother Han arrived at the station entrance on his tricycle.
"Second son, second son's wife, over here!"
Only when he saw his younger brother and sister-in-law and the two children they were holding did Brother Han finally feel at ease.
Han Erge and Han Ersao were with their youngest child, and there was also Han Dage's youngest child.
The children are too young to be separated from their parents, and Brother Han's youngest son is here to study.
"Big brother!"
"Father!"
Two voices rang out at the same time, and a little boy rushed over like a firecracker, throwing himself into Brother Han's arms.
"Little calf has grown so much! Tell Daddy if you've missed him."
Before he could even speak to his second brother, he first hugged his youngest son and kissed him affectionately.
"I miss my father and mother so much! Where is my mother? Why didn't she come to pick me up?"
The child was lively and bold. After cuddling with his father for a while, he started looking for his mother.
"Your mother hasn't gotten off work yet. Come on, I'll take you there first!"
He put his son into the truck bed and then called his second brother and his family of three to get in.
Brother Han then rode his tricycle toward the pedestrian street.
"This is where your sister-in-law works. Let's go say hello to them first, and then I'll take you home to take a shower!"
Then she led the second son's family to the clothing store. The store was busy at the time, so Lin Xue and Sister-in-law Han chatted with them briefly before going about their business.
Brother Han then took his second brother's family to their own house. After they finished washing up and rested for a while, Sister-in-law Han was about to get off work.
That evening, Lin Xue led the large group of people to that barbecue restaurant again, because it was the only barbecue restaurant in the area that tasted the most authentic.
This time, they didn't choose their usual table because there were more people, and the previous table was no longer big enough.
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