Xu Zijiang comforted Yu Jiu, saying that he wasn't really worried about Yang Wen. He was just all bark and no bite, and didn't have any real ability. He couldn't possibly do anything big, and even if Yang Wen retaliated, it would be child's play. Did Yang Wen really dare to kill or set fires?
"That's true, we'll just have to adapt to the situation when the time comes."
Yu Jiu shrugged and ignored it.
"By the way, how's the house hunting going? Did Gouzi and Zhang Yan find anything they liked?"
"Yes, it's three alleys away from our house, about a seven or eight-minute walk. Although it's a winding road and looks far, it's actually quite close. It's also a two-room house with a small courtyard, but the courtyard is very small, only half the size of ours, and the rooms are also a bit small, so it looks quite cramped."
However, Gouzi and Zhang Yan both thought it was pretty good. It had everything, including a toilet and a shower. It was small but complete, and the lighting was also good. The other place was a bit bigger than this one, but it was too far away. After considering everything, they decided to choose this one.
They don't plan to look for anything else; they're quite satisfied with this one, and at only seven yuan a month, it fits their budget.
Although for just a few extra dollars a month, they could find a decent house like theirs, it would cost them tens of dollars more over the year. Zhang Yan and Gouzi were used to thatched huts in the countryside and felt that living in a bungalow was already quite good, so they didn't really care about the size.
We only need enough space for our family, so we decided to rent there anyway.
"They have already signed the contract."
"They're quick on their feet; it seems they really want to stay here."
That gave us another place to visit, which was great. Yu Jiu was very happy that Zhang Yan and Gouzi stayed.
Gouzi and Zhang Yan are cleaning over there now; the whole family is happy no matter what they do.
"Oh, right, we need to hurry up and hire another employee and write another job posting."
"good."
After Yu Jiu and Xu Zijiang finalized their plan, she went back to the clothing store to help Sun Haohao mind the shop. She also told Sun Haohao about Yang Wen, mainly subtly warning her not to go astray with him. She assured her that as long as she worked hard, her salary would increase, but there was no need to engage in any underhanded activities.
Sun Haohao said she would never do that; she cherishes this job too much.
Sun Haohao was different from Yang Wen, and Yu Jiu trusted her more. So she didn't say anything more. The group guarded the shop all day, and when it was time to eat, Yu Jiu went home to eat. Sun Haohao also bought her food and was eating at the shop entrance. After she finished eating, it would be almost time to close the shop and rest if no one came to buy clothes.
Because Lin Xiaonong helped find a house for Gouzi and Zhang Yan, and since they were all friends, Xu Zi invited them over for a lively meal. They didn't go out to a restaurant today; they cooked at home.
Yu Jiu's cooking skills are quite good now, not to mention Xu Zijiang's. Because they cook so often, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that their culinary skills are now superb. The group enjoyed their meal together in a lively atmosphere.
No one had the habit of not speaking while eating or sleeping, so they chatted while eating. As they talked, the topic turned to Yang Wen's matter, and then they mentioned that they needed to recruit another person. Lin Xiaonong listened and started to think about it.
"What, you want to come and help us with the work? Don't you dislike this kind of work where you're tied to the shop all day long?"
Yu Jiu assumed he wanted to apply for a waiter position, so he was a little puzzled. Not only did he dislike being tied down, but he also earned significantly more each month by sourcing goods from them and reselling them himself than he would have earned a fixed salary at the store.
So unless he's really desperate, he won't be willing to come. Lin Xiaonong certainly didn't want to apply for a waiter's job; he just thought it would be best if the pastry shop needed someone to keep watch at night, but he couldn't trust the employees he hired. If Xu Zijiang were to keep watch at night, he would have to be separated from Yu Jiu and the two children, which wouldn't be harmonious for a family.
Moreover, Yu Jiu might be scared taking care of two children alone at home, which is why Lin Xiaonong had this idea. After thinking about it, he realized that they were friends and there was no need to hide anything, so he simply said...
"How about I move in with you? To be honest, my house is a mess, and my older brother and sister-in-law are always making a lot of noise. I've been wanting to move out of my house for a while now and I'm looking for a place to live recently."
However, I live alone, so I just need a place to sleep and I don't mind anything else. Since you need a reliable person to keep watch over things, I'll shamelessly recommend myself.
"Let me sleep near the pastry shop. I'll keep watch for you tonight. I don't want a salary; it'll cover my rent, okay? If it's not suitable, that's fine too; I can find another place."
If Yu Jiu and Xu Zijiang trust him, it would be perfect to let him stay there for the night. It's a win-win situation; he needs a place to stay, and they need someone to keep watch. Perfect.
Yu Jiu and Xu Zijiang hadn't expected him to want to stay there, but after thinking about it carefully, they realized it was indeed a good idea. It would complement each other's needs, and they would each get what they wanted. They wouldn't have to worry about the pastry shop, and Lin Xiaonong would save money on rent.
It would be advantageous for both of them, however.
“We definitely trust you, otherwise we wouldn’t have offered to let you sell the clothes before. Now we’re letting you stay at the pastry shop, and we trust you too.”
However, unlike the clothing store, this place only has a small room for sleeping; there's no toilet or shower, making showering and using the toilet quite inconvenient.
This is the most difficult part, but for Lin Xiaonong, it's no problem at all.
"I can use the public toilets. I used to use the public toilets when I was a child. It was only after my family renovated that we built a toilet. As for taking a shower, I can go home to shower and then go over there."
I'm going home to shower and eat, which won't interfere with anything. My main concern is getting some peace and quiet tonight, without having to listen to my older brother and sister-in-law's constant nagging; it's really annoying.
Lin Xiaonong made this suggestion after careful consideration. He only needed a quiet place to sleep alone; everything else was not a problem. If that was his thought, then Yu Jiu and Xu Zi would have no objections. So it was decided that Yu Jiu and Xu Zi would provide the bed, and Lin Xiaonong would help them watch over the pastry shop—a mutually beneficial arrangement.
Now there's no need to worry about Yu Jiu; no one could have slipped into the pastry shop in the middle of the night. Having someone there can at least keep things in check, and both sides resolved their issues quickly. Feeling much better, everyone toasted and drank a few more cups than usual.
On the second day, Yu Jiu had a very difficult time getting up and almost didn't want to go to work.
"Why don't you sleep a little longer, and I'll come over?"
Xu Zijiang was reluctant to let Yu Jiu get so tired, but Yu Jiu still forced herself to get up.
"No, you're taking the dogs out today, so I'll stay at the shop."
Zhang Yan and her two children are also going today. Zhang Yan wants to experience what it's like to sell clothes at a stall. If she can do it, she can do it with Gouzi. If she can't, she can help out at Yu Jiu's pastry shop.
That way, Yu Jiu won't need to hire anyone else. The two of them can hold out for a while until Zhang Yan arrives.
"Then you hold on for a while. I'll drop the dogs off and come back to cover your shift. You can get some more sleep then."
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