Aunt Liu said, "That's quite a trick. My husband's co-worker at the factory has a family problem and needs money, so he's in a hurry to sell his house."
Xia Jin said, "Where is the house?"
Aunt Liu said, "It's on Weinan Road. Not the buildings in front. Go straight in from Weinan Road and you'll find the independent small courtyards in the back. The location is great. Not only is it close to the school, but it's also next to several factories. There are a lot of things for sale over there, so life is very convenient. The people who live there are all factory workers, so safety is guaranteed."
Xia Jin thought silently: "Weinan Road is across the street from the Xia family's house, and the factory where the Xia family works is also far away. This place is really good."
Xia Jin asked, "I wonder when you can take me to see the house."
Aunt Liu said, "I'll go back and ask my husband and give you a letter tomorrow at noon. But Xia Jin's house is not cheap. Do you have enough money now?"
Xia Jin smiled and said, "That's enough, Auntie. My grandmother left me a jade pendant, and I sold it when I started living on my own. I didn't know what to do with the money, and I was afraid of losing it, so I quickly bought a house. This way, even if I run out of money in the future, I'll still have a place to stay."
Aunt Liu said, "You're right to think so. Okay, I'll go back and ask and give you the letter tomorrow."
Xia Jin said, "Thank you, Auntie. Sorry for bothering you."
Aunt Liu said, "It's just the neighbors who are saying whether it's a bother or not."
Xia Jin and Aunt Cuihong sent Aunt Liu to the door together. After watching them walk away, Xia Jin turned around and said to Aunt Cuihong, "Aunt, thank you for today too." Xia Jin knew that he had just proposed buying a house at noon, and Aunt Liu came over in the afternoon. Aunt Cuihong must have gone over to tell her after lunch, and she took his words to heart.
Aunt Cuihong said, "Why thank me? It's just a simple thing."
The two returned to the yard and sat down. Xia Jin said, "Aunt, please help me find someone to work with you. I'm not familiar with this place either. You've lived here for a long time, so you know which families work efficiently and diligently."
Aunt Cuihong said, "Xiao Xia, you've just started your business, so you don't have much money, so be frugal. I can handle the business on my own."
Xia Jin said, "Auntie, I thought it was too simple before. You have to make so many things. You can't do things like skewering and washing vegetables, so I want to find someone else. And your arms will be sore from chopping things every day. I'll hire someone else and you two can take turns doing it."
Aunt Cuihong said, "Okay, then take a look at your Aunt Liu. Big Brother Liu is the only one earning money in their family, and they have two children to raise. Big Sister Liu is very efficient and a good person. They've been neighbors for so many years and have never had an argument. By the way, you've seen her youngest son, the one who brought you to our house."
Xia Jin thought for a moment and said, "It's that kid. Let her do it first, and we'll talk about it later if it doesn't work out. I'll give you both the same salary, one dollar each."
Aunt Cuihong said happily, "Okay, okay, I'll go over and tell her right away."
Xia Jin said, "Auntie, don't be busy yet. Let me tell you what you need to do tomorrow, and then you can lead Aunt Liu to do it together tomorrow."
"We have to be clean when we cook. We have to wash our hands before cooking, and our clothes have to be clean too."
"I have to go to school tomorrow, so I'll leave all the preparations to you two. You need to prepare the fish tofu, fish balls, and meatballs before I get back. You need two kinds of fish tofu and fish balls, one fried and one not. Slice the various meats, and then marinate the meat when I get back."
"Then we need to chop the vegetables. Slice the potatoes and lotus root thinly, and chop all the other vegetables and put them on the string."
Aunt Cuihong asked, "How do you string them together?"
Xia Jin said, "For things like potato and lotus root slices, just put three slices on one skewer. For things like Chinese cabbage and rapeseed, just skewer them horizontally, and only two or three slices per skewer will be enough. As for things like fish tofu, I'll buy a rectangular glass mold later, steam them, and cut them into squares. Then, string three together, and cut each in half, so each skewer will have six pieces."
"There are also mushroom, bean curd sheets, bean sprouts, and so on, just like vegetables, so the skewers don't look too empty."
After listening to this, Aunt Cuihong said, "Okay, I understand."
Xia Jin thought for a moment and said, "I've already bought all the necessary seasonings and other things and put them in the house. I'm going to open the stall tomorrow at noon, so I'll only be cooking in the morning. Then I'll buy everything in advance when I go to school tomorrow morning, and you just have to wait and see."
Aunt Cuihong said, "I understand."
Xia Jin said, "Oh, I forgot to mention that wages are paid on a daily basis. That's all you need to pay attention to. I have to go to school this afternoon, so I'll be leaving first. Aunt Cuihong, don't forget to notify Aunt Liu."
Aunt Cuihong said, "Then go quickly. I'll go talk to Sister Liu later."
Xia Jin returned to school just as the first class was over. As soon as she entered the classroom, she heard Chen Xin's surprised voice, "Xia Jin, you're finally here. I thought you weren't coming."
Xia Jin said, "I wouldn't want to come, but the teacher won't let me."
Chen Xin curled her lips and said unhappily, "You don't know, after you left, they kept saying bad things about you."
Xia Jin said, "Let them talk. My main focus right now is making money. I'll deal with them when I have time."
"Besides, if they just believe the fabricated stories they made up and ignore me, then it would be even more clear that they are not suitable to be my friends. I still have Xia Qingqing and the others to thank."
"Look, you just don't believe it."
Chen Xin said, "Of course, you are my good friend. But Jin, will your being late and leaving early affect your studies?"
Xia Jin said, "It's okay. I'll only be busy for this month, and everything will be fine after that. Besides, I still have you. I'll treat you to something delicious when my stall is set up."
Chen Xin said, "Then I'll be waiting. When you make a lot of money, don't forget me who diligently copied notes for you every day."
Xia Jin said: "I can't forget you, you are my first good friend."
"Hehe, I knew we were best friends."
Xia Jin said, "Hurry up and finish it, class will start soon."
Xia Jin had classes all afternoon and ate outside before returning home. As soon as she entered the house, she saw Aunt Liu and Aunt Cuihong chatting. When the two saw Xia Jin coming back, Aunt Liu said, "Xia Jin, you're back. Aunt Cuihong told me about the job you asked me to do. Thank you."
Xia Jin said, "There's no need to be thankful. You put in the work, and I pay you. It's a normal employment relationship. Don't be so polite."
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