Besides Song Lili's hot pot restaurant, Lin Xue's business is also booming and doing very well.
Both sisters-in-law are hardworking and diligent, and the Zhang family's life has improved to a higher level.
Song Lili suggested to Lin Xue that instead of setting up a stall, she should just rent a shop and sell these items. This way, she would have a stable customer base and could relax a bit more.
Setting up a stall not only requires leaving early and returning late, but it's also freezing cold outside in the dead of winter, which is unbearable for most people.
It's still better to have a shop.
During her time in the capital, Lin Xue witnessed everything that the city had to offer, and she was no longer the Lin Xue who lived in the countryside.
Or rather, her perspective has changed; she no longer intends to settle down and live a peaceful life.
Under Song Lili's influence, she also had the idea of starting her own business, because Song Lili showed her the possibility.
Therefore, she seriously considered Song Lili's suggestion and even discussed it with Zhang Qingguo.
Finally, when they told their families, the couple had already made up their minds.
"Big Brother, I've decided to rent a shop and open a store," Lin Xue said to Zhang Shengtian.
"Huh? Why did you suddenly think like that?" Zhang Shengtian was surprised, since there had been no warning beforehand.
“I think my sister-in-law’s shop is doing well, and Lin Xue is exposed to the cold wind every day, which is not good for her health. So we thought we would rent a shop so that it would be a little easier for her.”
Fearing that Zhang Shengtian would disagree, Zhang Qingguo didn't let Lin Xue explain herself and instead offered a somewhat anxious explanation.
Seeing Zhang Qingguo's anxious look, Song Lili found it somewhat amusing. Zhang Shengtian hadn't even spoken yet, but he himself had already become restless.
He smiled and said, "That's right, setting up a stall is never a solution. It's better to have a shop. That's my advice to Lin Xue."
“Having a shop is always more reassuring and reassuring than having a small stall,” Song Lili offered her help.
"But will anyone actually come to this shop?" This was Zhang Shengtian's doubt.
Song Lili nodded, "Don't worry, there will definitely be people. There are people eating now, will there be no people eating after the store opens? There will definitely be more people."
There's no need to worry about business at all. With the reform and opening up, everything has recovered. Anyone who can seize the opportunity can become a millionaire, even if they're just selling tea eggs.
Therefore, Song Lili is confident that business will be good.
"Since Lili says so, then I have no objection." Zhang Shengtian nodded after hearing Song Lili's explanation, which was considered as agreement.
Zhang Qinghua did not express an opinion, leaving the decision to Zhang Qingguo and his wife.
"Then let's find a shop to rent," Lin Xue said with a sense of relief. She had been worried that Zhang Shengtian would not agree.
After all, she didn't have Song Lili's abilities or vision, so she was still a little scared.
Now that no one in her family objects and they all agree, she suddenly has confidence that she can do it well.
"By the way, where do you plan to open your shop?" Song Lili asked another question.
"I...I haven't decided yet, but I'm thinking of going to the market right now." After all, I'm familiar with that area.
Song Lili thought for a moment and shook her head. "I think you should go somewhere else, how about near Qingguo School?"
"That way, you and your husband can work together." It can also help cultivate your relationship.
Zhang Qingguo went to university, a fact completely unknown to Lin Xue, and Zhang Qingguo only had a vague understanding of what Lin Xue was going to do.
If we don't communicate more, it's easy for problems to arise, and eventually we'll run out of things to talk about. That's why Song Lili made that suggestion.
Her words struck a chord with Zhang Qingguo, who had always felt useless, leaving Lin Xue to support the family alone while he was powerless to do so.
Feeling guilty, as well as somewhat inferior, uneasy, and resentful, he has been feeling rather uncomfortable lately.
Now that Song Lili said he could help, Zhang Qingguo immediately seized the opportunity and felt at ease doing something.
So, without even thinking, he said, "Let's look around near our school." He didn't care what Lin Xue thought.
Seeing that Lin Xue had no comment, Song Lili obviously acquiesced, so she didn't care anymore and said, "Fine, you can decide for yourselves."
“Our whole family will go to help when the contract expires. It will be ready in two or three days. In the next few days, Qingguo will be in charge of finding a shop,” Song Lili said.
She was afraid that Lin Xue would take on all the work by herself and not let Zhang Qingguo do any, which would probably make Zhang Qingguo feel bad.
"Okay, I understand. I will definitely live up to your expectations." Zhang Qingguo was very happy, feeling a sense of belonging after participating.
Lin Xue's original intention to stop it was thus blocked, and she acquiesced.
"Okay, Lin Xue and I will go buy groceries. You guys stay home." Song Lili pulled Lin Xue to her feet. She felt it was better to talk to Lin Xue about it.
"Sister-in-law, is there something you want to tell me?" After walking outside for a while, Lin Xue broke the silence.
"Not really. I just think you should let Qingguo help you. He's a man, so he should take responsibility. It's his duty."
“But I’m worried he’ll get tired. He still has to study, and I don’t want to disturb him. I want him to focus on his own things,” Lin Xue said, feeling conflicted.
"I know what you're thinking, but have you considered what Qingguo is thinking? Have you asked for his opinion? Is he willing to do nothing?"
“You should learn from me. Look at your older brother. Whenever I have free time, I ask him to help me. That way, your older brother will feel that he is important and indispensable.”
"Sister-in-law, you mean, in Qingguo's heart..." Lin Xue seemed to understand a little bit.
Song Lili nodded. "Yes, he must be upset. Think about yourself, Qingguo went to university while you didn't get to study. How would you feel?"
Lin Xue's face was filled with complex emotions, including bitterness, inferiority, and sadness.
“Right now, you’re the one earning the money. Qingguo is still in school and has no income. He’ll feel bad about it.”
"So, have a good talk with him and get Qingguo involved. That way, he'll feel like he's contributed and is working hard to give you and the child a better life."
Sometimes, it's necessary to accommodate a man's chauvinistic tendencies and machismo.
"Is...is this really true?" Lin Xue was shocked. She had never imagined it would be like this. No one had ever told her these things before. Everything she heard now shocked her.
"Why don't you just look at your older brother?" Song Lili winked at Lin Xue, a little mischievously.
She could do many things herself, but whenever Zhang Qinghua was around, she would let him do them.
Zhang Qinghua was happy to accept this, and their relationship actually improved.
Lin Xue frowned and thought about it carefully, and it really was like that.
My older brother studies very hard every day, but whenever my sister-in-law asks him to do something, he always has a smile on his face and is very willing to do it.
I used to think that my older brother and sister-in-law had a good relationship, but now I realize that's not the whole story.
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