Tao Ying didn't have time to think about Old Man Xia's messy affairs.
Because the investment in Wang Baomin has already yielded results.
Wang Baomin traveled around with the supply and marketing cooperative's convoy.
I already know about those factories that sell Japanese goods.
Nowadays, the government is strongly supporting individual businesses, so many things can be purchased without official approval.
In addition, Wang Baomin, who traveled with the supply and marketing cooperative's convoy, was sweet-talking and generous.
So we successfully imported a batch of washbasins, kettles, towels, soap, and the like.
Wang Baomin buys whatever he sees, but not too much of anything, so it doesn't take up much space.
The team leader also knew that Wang Baomin's mother had a stroke of good luck and that she knew the regimental commander.
Therefore, they held Wang Baomin in even higher regard.
So Tao Ying opened a small shop across from the hospital.
Tao Ying chose January 8, 1981, as the opening date for her shop.
"Mom, who's going to look after this shop?" Wang Baomin couldn't help but ask.
Grandpa and Grandma can't read, and although they know how to count money, they don't understand it very well.
"Chuntao's on holiday, isn't she?" Tao Ying said casually.
Wang Chuntao, who had just finished her final exams, exclaimed, "Me?"
"Yes, Chun Tao is quick and efficient, gets good grades, and has a sweet tongue. She'll definitely be fine," Tao Ying said gently, looking at Wang Chun Tao.
“I’ll go with Chun Tao. I’m worried about Chun Tao going alone,” said Grandpa Wang from the side.
“Okay, Mom, I’ll definitely do a good job.” Wang Chuntao felt a surge of pride under the watchful eyes of her family.
"Now let me talk about compensation. In view of everyone's good performance during this period, I have decided to pay everyone a salary," Tao Ying said with a smile.
"There's more money to be made?" Zhou Daya's eyes lit up instantly.
Old Master Wang was also getting restless.
However, fearing being scolded by the old lady, she tried her best to pretend she didn't care.
“Mom, we’re family, why are we talking about money?” Wang Baoshan said in a very magnanimous manner.
Anyway, I didn't go to help out for a day, so I didn't get any money.
“When Baoshan goes to help out during winter break, Mom won’t pay you.” Tao Ying gave Wang Baoshan a kind smile.
"Mom, I was wrong, I was wrong." Wang Baoshan never expected he would have another chance to make money, and immediately admitted his mistake.
"Ying'er, how much do you want?" Zhou Daya wanted to kick Wang Baoshan.
He talks too much every day.
Because she always stayed in the clothing store, calling her "elder's wife" didn't feel quite right, so Zhou Daya called her Tao Yingying instead.
Grandpa Wang addressed Tao Ying by her full name.
"Fifty cents a day, Chunni and Chuntao get six yuan each, Baomin gets five yuan, Dad gets forty-five yuan, and Mom gets an extra five yuan bonus for her excellent performance, so Mom gets fifty yuan." Tao Ying took out the envelopes she had prepared beforehand from her bag, with names written on them, and handed them to the students.
"Your mother is so biased. How come your grandmother is so outstanding? She just sits at the door every day, staring intently at the guests." Old Master Wang whispered to Wang Baoshan.
“Mom, Grandpa has a problem with this.” Wang Baoshan immediately raised his hand to express his opinion on behalf of the old man.
Old Master Wang thought, "..." This unlucky brat.
"Old man, what's your problem?"
"Dad, do you think Mom shouldn't take those extra five yuan?"
Tao Ying and Zhou Daya spoke at the same time, their eyes fixed on Old Master Wang.
Grandpa Wang suddenly felt a strong sense of pressure.
"Don't listen to Baoshan's nonsense. I'm saying I won't do anything with the money; just give it all to your mother." After saying this, Old Master Wang felt his heart bleeding.
But I didn't dare say I wouldn't give it to my wife, for fear she would scratch my face until it bled.
"It was supposed to be entrusted to me for safekeeping. No one should keep money in their hands, or they'll go astray." Zhou Daya took the envelope belonging to Old Master Wang without any hesitation.
“Chuntao will be running the shop independently starting tomorrow, so I’ll give her an extra 50 cents, making it one dollar a day. But Chuntao, we need to make this clear: we can’t let it affect your grades,” Tao Ying said, looking at Wang Chuntao.
"Tao Ying, I, I..." Old Master Wang was immediately excited, looking at Tao Ying with great emotion.
“Dad, you went with Chun Tao voluntarily, but we’ll give you both 50 cents a day for meals, and Chun Tao can manage that money,” Tao Ying continued.
“Chuntao, you need to keep good records when you sell goods. Chunni will go over the accounts with you every two weeks. If you sell the wrong items or lose them, you and your grandfather will have to pay for them.” Tao Ying put some pressure on Wang Chuntao.
"Mom, I'll definitely do my best." Wang Chuntao's eyes sparkled.
"Mom, can I go even though I'm on winter break?" Wang Baoshan asked Tao Ying excitedly.
Nowadays, the whole family is practically penniless.
"It can't affect your grades. If you don't get into university, I won't let you repeat a year." Tao Ying looked at Wang Baoshan with a stern face.
"Mom, I promise." Wang Baoshan quickly raised his hand and swore.
"Our shop will be open until the 22nd of the twelfth lunar month, and then reopen on the 15th of the first lunar month," Tao Ying told the group.
"Guiying wants you to go back to the countryside for the New Year. What are your plans?" Zhou Daya asked Tao Ying.
Actually, after her in-laws passed away, Guiying also let the eldest son's family go back home for the New Year.
However, the eldest brother refused all of them. He secretly told him that Tao Ying didn't like to work and was afraid that going back would make Gui Ying angry.
Now that the eldest brother is gone, Zhou Daya is afraid that Tao Ying will miss him during the New Year.
"Mom is going back for the New Year, and we'll go back on the 28th of the twelfth lunar month," Tao Ying said with a smile.
Tao Ying recalled the troubles she had during the Lunar New Year and instantly lost the desire to make any arrangements.
If I bring plenty of gifts, Guiying won't object.
“Okay, it’s good that you’ve come to your senses. Your dad and I will go back on the 20th of the twelfth lunar month. You can take care of the rest yourselves. It’s been several months since we’ve been home.” Zhou Daya was still a little worried that Li Guiying would be unhappy.
After all, she'll be living with the second son's family from now on, and she'll have to rely on Dashuan and Guiying for their old age.
Now that Tao Ying has paid her wages, Zhou Daya is relieved. When she gets home, she will give Guiying the old man's share of the wages.
It can also be considered as a supplement to the second son's family, making their lives a little easier.
You can't earn much money by toiling in the fields all year round.
“Okay, Baomin will take you back then.” Tao Ying nodded.
The next morning, when Tao Ying got up, she heard Grandpa Wang and Wang Chuntao arguing about something.
The others went about their business and ignored the grandfather and grandson.
"What's wrong?" Tao Ying walked up to Wang Baoshan and asked in a low voice.
"Chuntao wanted to bring lunch from home, saying she wanted to save up her meal money, but my grandfather disagreed." Wang Baoshan recounted their argument to Tao Ying with amusement.
"Chuntao, the money you spend is yours, but the money you save might end up with someone else. Listen to me, Chuntao, we won't bring our own food. There are definitely plenty of good places to eat around here." Old Master Wang coaxed Wang Chuntao gently.
I don't know why this brat is so stubborn, insisting on bringing this lousy food, even stingier than her mother.
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