Chapter 53 This place is very shady and it is much easier to make money than in the county town. She also found a helper.
Taozhi learned about Chu Yibai's family situation and sighed in her heart.
It is difficult for people to live in this era.
Chu Yibai's family was originally from Hunan, but a few years ago there was a flood and their home was destroyed, leaving many people homeless.
Even in that situation, his father still liked to drink, the kind of person who would drink secretly even if he lost everything.
He said that this way he can relax more and feel that life has meaning.
His four children and gentle wife were not the purpose of his life.
Wine is.
After drinking, he liked to beat people. The four siblings had watched their father beat their mother since they were young.
When Chu Yibai grew up, he rebelled, but he was almost beaten to death by his father.
Once, Erbai was dragged by his father, saying that he wanted to sell the rice to exchange for wine.
The mother did not agree, and she killed the man that night.
They burned down their houses and fled their habitats.
I came to this remote city and have been here for three years.
Chu Yibai helped rich people polish their shoes, deliver newspapers, sell popsicles, wash dishes in restaurants, clean toilets, etc.
He is the eldest brother, so he has to take care of his younger siblings.
After killing my father, my mother went crazy and often had nightmares.
There were scratches and cuts on her hands...
She always forgets a lot.
So Erbai stayed at home to look after his mother, while Sanbai took Sibai to pick up cow dung or edible things on the street.
This is how their family survived...
In fact, their names were also chosen by Chu Yibai. Their father only named them according to their ranking and did not give them names.
Chu Yibai's given name was Bai, which was given by his mother, so he gave it to his younger brothers and sisters.
Over the years, Chu Yibai has been selling things despite being chased by the police.
They are so shameless, asking others if they need popsicles one by one, just trying to survive.
Popsicles are made in ice factories, but they are not sold through formal channels.
He can earn a penny by selling five popsicles.
He could save this little money and send his younger brothers and sisters to school in the future...
He saw many city kids, all bright and beautiful.
My younger brothers and sisters are still wearing clothes they picked up.
Taozhi followed him to the third district. Chu Yibai was optimistic and even bought popsicles along the way.
Although no one bought it, after all, at this time, all the rich people are doing it.
Taozhi followed him to the old third district. There were quite a few people here, and they were still coming in an endless stream.
It's not even covered up, unlike the black hole in Pingzhou County, which is so hidden.
"Sister, it's those people over there collecting stall fees." Chu Yibai looked at her: "Where are our goods?"
Taozhi looked at something not far away and said, "I put it not far away. I just couldn't find this place, so I wandered to the big place over there, so I put it not far away."
Chu Yibai nodded: "Okay."
Taozhi took out five yuan and gave it to him: "You pay a month's stall fee, and I'll take the things. By the way, my last name is Xia, you can just call me Sister Xia."
"Okay." Chu Yibai took the five yuan and looked up at her: "Aren't you afraid that I will take the five yuan and run away?"
This was the most money he had ever seen in his life.
Taozhi rubbed his head: "I believe you."
Taozhi turned and left after she finished speaking. Chu Yibai held the five dollars and used it to pay for the stall fee.
"What are you selling?" The man at the door glanced at him with indifference in his eyes.
Chu Yibai smiled and said, "Selling pots, pans, and utensils."
The man looked at him and said, "Okay."
Chu Yibai handed over the money, and he took it and registered it: "What's your name?"
"Xia Chu."
"Well, Zhang San, you take the people over, and I'll go to Xia Chu."
"Okay, Brother Ma."
Zhang San took him to a place where there were people selling pots, pans, and utensils all around.
"This is your place."
He took out a charcoal pencil and wrote a big "Xia" and a small "Chu".
Chu Yibai handed him a popsicle: "Thank you, Brother Zhang."
Zhang San took the popsicle, and Chu Yibai handed him two more: "Give some to the brothers to try too."
Zhang San narrowed his eyes and took them all. This kid is pretty good. I can take care of him in the future.
"Okay, sell it well. I wish you a prosperous business." He walked away with the popsicle.
The weather is getting hotter and hotter, and eating popsicles is really nice.
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Taozhi found a deserted place, put all the bowls in two large baskets, and found two porters to carry the two baskets to the dark.
Chu Yibai was waiting for her at the door. When he saw her, he came over immediately: "Sister Xia, the place is rented."
"good."
Taozhi followed him into the room. There were actually animals in this place! !
The pots and pans sellers are all together, the clothes sellers are all together, food, household items, and clothing...
They are all open.
It's not like the one in Pingzhou, which is just a mess.
Chu Yibai thanked the two uncles. They were very enthusiastic and helped them put things in order. Chu Yibai gave them popsicles.
After seeing off Qian and the other two, Taozhi sat beside them and Chu Yibai sat in front.
Taozhi said to him, "This big bowl costs four taels, and this small bowl costs three taels. I've priced this tea set at one dollar and five taels. If you sell them at your price, it's all your money."
Chu Yibai looked at her, squatted down, took out a popsicle and handed it to her: "Then it depends on how I sell it."
Taozhi was a little curious. She felt that although Chu Yibai had not been to school for many days, he was very smart.
And the math is pretty good—
This is life accumulation, not learning.
The woman selling earthenware jars nearby came over and said, "Hey girl, where did you get this bowl? It looks really white, with patterns on it. It's really pretty!"
Taozhi smiled and said, "I got it from someone from another province."
The auntie said "oh" but didn't say where it was, but seeing that she didn't want to say it, she didn't ask.
I don't know which manufacturer produced it, but it looks very good.
This white bowl is really bright and stands out among these earth-colored bowls.
People who came to buy bowls and porcelain saw it and couldn't help but come over to ask the price.
Chu Yibai smiled. "A large bowl is five fen, a small bowl is four fen, and buy two bowls and get a popsicle free."
Anyway, he didn't sell any of his popsicles, so he didn't plan to sell them anymore.
but……
If giving away popsicles can attract customers, he will use this method to sell popsicles in the future.
Taozhi was slightly stunned, but she didn't say anything. After all, Chu Yibai would be the one selling shit here from now on.
"It's too expensive! Give it a discount, young man." The aunt came over and asked, she couldn't let go of the big, clean white bowl.
Because the men in the family eat with a big bowl, the bowl looks clean and the edges don't cut their mouths, so they can eat more.
Chu Yibai looked hesitant, as if he had made up his mind. He made up his mind, "How about this, sister-in-law? You buy a big bowl and a small bowl. I'll give you three yuan for each small bowl and two popsicles as well. After all, we just opened."
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