At first, Lin Xue refused because in her mind, this was Song Lili's business, and she was just there to help. How could she take over her business?
Later, it was Song Lili who said that she had bought the shop and wanted to do something else, and that she wouldn't do it anymore even if Lin Xue didn't. Only then did Lin Xue agree.
However, he also understood that his sister-in-law was probably taking care of the couple because they had no income.
Lin Xue was very grateful, but considering the practical issues, she ultimately accepted.
As for Zhang Shengtian, Song Lili didn't know how they discussed it, but Lin Xue was doing it anyway.
"Lili, thank you," Zhang Qinghua said emotionally.
This woman is so understanding.
Before he even thought of it, everything had been arranged perfectly, so he didn't need to worry about it at all.
Even their own family members are all well taken care of.
"Aren't we a family? It's good when everyone is doing well." When the family prospers, then there are many more things to deal with.
That's why Song Lili specifically taught Lin Xue.
With Lin Xue's matter settled, Song Lili could focus on her hot pot restaurant.
She made slight modifications to the interior design of a modern self-service hot pot restaurant that she had seen, and then renovated it.
As for the renovation, she didn't know anyone herself, so she asked Lin Mu for help, since Lin Mu was the one who built the restaurant.
Over there, tables and chairs were set up in a flurry of activity; the person they were looking for was the same one who had made the multigrain pancake cart for them last time.
The pot was custom-made by a factory that specializes in pots and pans. Because her pot was quite special, she couldn't buy it on the market. However, it was recommended by Qian Liulin.
Song Lili spends all her time watching the shop's renovation, then attending classes, studying, or going home to take care of her child.
Because Xiao Hui is now being looked after by Zhang Shengtian, and she and Xiao Zhe play together every day, Song Lili is able to focus on her own work.
Song Lili didn't tell anyone in the dormitory that she had bought a shop, and she also asked Liang Yulin to keep it a secret.
She's a student now and doesn't want to get involved in too many messy things. It's better to keep a low profile and make money quietly.
Liang Yulin also promised that he would not tell anyone.
Song Lili didn't hide the fact that she opened a hot pot restaurant from her family; she also didn't hide the fact that she bought the shop.
Since they'll find out eventually anyway, it's better not to keep it a secret from the start.
Zhang Shengtian wouldn't interfere with these matters; he simply said that as long as it didn't interfere with Song Lili's studies, that was fine.
Zhang Shengtian was becoming more and more satisfied with Song Lili.
Given Lin Xue's mess, how could he not see it?
She's successful and still helps her brothers out; that's what brothers do. Some people can't even do that. Why didn't she say earlier that she's just a sister-in-law?
So, what else can Zhang Shengtian say about such a wonderful daughter-in-law?
He's smiling every day now.
I chatted with the elderly people, about the same age as those in the market, and was flattered every day, which made me very happy.
Because he has two successful sons and two very good daughters-in-law.
He has three grandsons, each one clever and adorable, which makes the other elderly people very envious.
The only regret is probably not having a granddaughter; otherwise, there would be no regrets in this life.
Thinking of his granddaughter, Zhang Shengtian felt a pang of sadness and decided that he would go back that night and urge Qingguo to give him a granddaughter as soon as possible.
Otherwise, I'll always feel uneasy. Sigh, I can't count on Qinghua and the others.
Song Lili had no idea what Zhang Shengtian was thinking; all her attention was focused on the hot pot restaurant.
Two weeks later, the renovation was finally completed.
The tables, chairs, and pots were all ready long ago; they were just waiting for the shop to be decorated and set up so that it could open for business.
On the day the shop was renovated, Song Lili took Zhang Qinghua to take a look at it.
The walls inside weren't painted white, but were the color of solid wood, giving them a somewhat antique feel.
The light bulbs on top weren't ordinary either; they had some fancy designs, making it look much more upscale than the surrounding shops.
Since electricity is unavailable, Song Lili plans to use gas to cook hot pot. However, it's essential to take proper safety precautions.
"How are you feeling? Are you alright?" Song Lili asked after leading Zhang Qinghua around.
"Very nice." To be honest, Zhang Qinghua really liked this decorating style; it had a scholarly feel to it.
I also really like the kitchen; it's clean and bright.
"Do you think anyone will come if I sit like this?" Song Lili wasn't worried about no one coming; she was just excited and wanted to share the moment.
"It definitely will," Zhang Qinghua said with certainty.
Don't talk about others, just look at him; people who come in to take a look are drawn by this renovation.
"If you say you will, then you definitely will." Song Lili nodded firmly, also to give herself confidence.
"Let's go, leave it here for a few days until the smell dissipates a bit, then I can set it up, hire some people, and open for business."
Song Lili could already foresee what the opening day would look like.
She was excited.
"Okay, let's go. We'll come back in a few days." Zhang Qinghua turned around for one last look, then followed Song Lili to lock the door before going home.
When Song Lili got home, she told him that the shop had been renovated and was just waiting to be set up in a few days.
“We’ll go together then; the more people there are, the faster it will be,” Zhang Shengtian said.
I've been helping my younger son lately, but I can't just ignore my older son's situation.
"Okay, let's all go together then." Song Lili thought for a moment and agreed.
Many hands make light work, and things can be done faster.
During the few days that the smell in the shop dissipated, Song Lili started recruiting. She posted recruitment notices at the shop entrance and waited for applicants to come.
Song Lili pays each person a salary of thirty yuan, and if they do well, they get a bonus.
She made the decision based on Wang Mei and Fan Lijuan's previous salaries, thinking that she could adjust it later if it wasn't suitable.
After all, we don't know what the future holds.
Although she is confident in herself, she still needs to be careful.
Song Lili thought the salary was acceptable, but for others, it was a different story.
Because it's thirty yuan per person, which is the same as some workers' wages, who wouldn't be tempted?
As a result, many people came to apply for the job, and the first question everyone asked was, "Is the salary real? Is it really thirty yuan a month?"
Song Lili would explain to each person before conducting a simple interview.
She didn't decide who to accept or reject on the spot, but told everyone to go back in a few days and come back later, where she would post the list of accepted candidates.
When Song Lili made her selections, she was quite selective, trying to choose those who were literate and had attended school.
Of course, it's not just about academic qualifications; character is also very important, and academic qualifications are only considered secondarily.
Her shop isn't big, so she doesn't need that many people, meaning a large number of applicants won't be hired.
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