After a while, Li Zhi and his father crossed the village road, their figures coming closer and closer, and finally returned home.
Mother Li was busy in the yard. When she heard the familiar footsteps, the bucket of water in her hand stopped in the air instantly. The sound of dripping water broke the tranquility of the farmhouse.
She hurried out of the yard, her eyes first falling on Song Jiao, and after just a glance, she eagerly walked to the father and son who had just returned home.
The mother's brows were furrowed, her tone filled with dissatisfaction and complaints: "You are finally back. Look at that money-losing bastard." She glanced at Song Jiao who was sitting beside her. "As soon as she came back, she ordered me to fetch her some water and even yelled at me."
Li's mother didn't know that her son and husband had already suffered setbacks with Song Jiao.
Father Li was already in a bad mood, and when he saw Mother Li like this, he became even more annoyed.
He suddenly raised his hand and slapped Li's mother hard, "Just do whatever I tell you to do and don't bother me here!" His voice was stern and cold.
Mother Li was dizzy from the sudden slap. She covered her cheek with her hands, her eyes full of disbelief.
She wondered to herself, is this the only way for her to keep this so-called "money-losing item" in silence?
At this time, Song Jiao just sat quietly by the side, watching coldly.
She felt that what Li's mother did was unacceptable. As a woman, why could she treat her own flesh and blood like this?
Besides, this family is not royal family, so why should they be so patriarchal and treat their own daughter so harshly?
Although Li's mother was beaten, she still stared at Song Jiao fiercely.
She had no choice but to swallow her anger and go to the well to fetch water. Soon after, she brought a bowl of well water and placed it heavily in front of Song Jiao.
Although she was unwilling, Li's mother had to succumb to the pressure of reality.
After Song Jiao drank the water leisurely, she walked out of the house lightly.
Although the environment in the 1960s was more difficult than in the 1970s and 1980s, this could not stop her from moving forward, nor could it stop her determination to make money.
In her hands she held the gold that she had accumulated in various worlds. The gold sparkled with an alluring light in the sunlight, as if telling of its value.
Money may depreciate, but the value of gold is eternal, this is a truth she knows very well.
She walked into the market and easily exchanged the gold for two hundred yuan at the market price.
She then began to carefully select materials and prepare to make a set of small equipment specifically for the production of daily necessities.
There was a gleam of wisdom in her eyes, and the tools in her hands flew. Soon, a set of exquisite and practical equipment was completed.
Then, she started making various small toys, each of which was exquisite, cute and affordable.
She arranged these little gadgets neatly one by one, hoping that they would attract more children.
For half a month, she went out early and came back late, busy with the preparations for the store.
Finally, the convenience store opened as scheduled, and she bought two simulated robots from the system mall. They looked tough and were responsible for watching over the store, which gave people peace of mind.
The novel products and unique gameplay quickly attracted a large number of customers.
There are endless people coming to the store every day. They are amazed by these products they have never seen before and are willing to spend money to buy them.
In less than half a month, this place has become the most lively place in town, and people are spreading the word and praising it.
Compared with traditional daily necessities, her products are more delicate and durable, so even though the price is a little higher, there are still many people buying them.
Of course, there are also many people who will give Song Jiao what they want and ask her to make it. All requirements will be collected by the robot and handed over to her when she goes to the shop.
Having lost their dream of getting rich, Li's father and Li Zhi can only work steadily in the fields.
Under the scorching sun, their skin was tanned and their hands were covered with thick calluses.
Whenever they returned home and saw Song Jiao, a feeling of resentment would surge up from deep within their hearts.
But after experiencing the previous conflict, they knew that taking action against Song Jiao would only put themselves in deeper trouble, so they could only suppress this resentment in their hearts.
In addition to working in the fields, Li Zhi would also stroll around the village.
He found that more and more children were holding new toys bought in town, with happy smiles on their faces.
His heart was filled with envy. Those toys seemed to have endless magic, attracting his attention.
One day, Li Zhi finally couldn't help but speak to his father.
"Dad, I want those toys too." He sat in front of Father Li, his eyes flashing with anticipation and longing.
Song Jiao just sat quietly in the yard, watching the loving mother and filial son scene about to unfold before her.
Father Li stopped what he was doing and looked at his son's eyes full of expectation, feeling a little heartbroken.
He didn't want to disappoint his son, so he carefully took out a stack of change from the front pocket of his Zhongshan suit.
He counted the change carefully, and found it added up to exactly one dollar. He then solemnly handed it to Li Zhi. "If others have it, my son must have it too!"
Father Li said firmly, his eyes revealing his deep fatherly love for his son.
However, when Li Zhi took the dollar and looked at the change of a few cents in his hand, he felt a strong dissatisfaction in his heart.
"But the toy they are playing with costs five dollars!" he muttered, feeling that a mere dollar could not satisfy his needs at all.
At that moment, Li's mother came over, observing the scene with an unpleasant expression. "What costs five yuan? Do you know that five yuan should be enough for our family to live on for two months?" she chided, clearly unable to understand why her son would want such an expensive toy.
Li's mother knew about the shop in the town. She had also seen it when she went to the market. The things there were very expensive. Even a small basin cost 80 cents.
Li Zhi was even more upset when he heard his mother's scolding. He started to act unreasonable and said, "I don't care, I don't care! I want to buy that toy. You must buy it for me!" He sat down on the ground and started to throw a tantrum, as if he would not give up until he got what he wanted.
When Mr. Li saw that his son was looked down upon, he immediately decided to grit his teeth and buy it for his son.
So he began to rummage through all the change in his house, hoping to collect the five dollars.
However, when he took out all the money and counted it, he found that even including the dollar he had just given to his son, the total was only four dollars.
He sighed and looked at his son who was sitting on the ground and acting like a spoiled child. "How about I buy it for you after a while?" he asked tentatively.
When Li Zhi heard his father's words, he immediately jumped up from the ground. "I won't! Dad, didn't you say I was your only son? As long as it's something I want, you will buy me anything? You liar!"
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