As the saying goes, "Money makes a hero brave." Zhou Yuanyuan believes that women also need money to build courage. A woman who earns a lot of money with her own hands will become strong and confident. Her mother, Zhao Yunxiang, is similarly confident; only with self-confidence can her character become more assertive.
A few days ago, Zhou Yuanyuan had been trying to persuade her mother to make fish balls and try to sell them in Sanhe Town. In those days, private business was forbidden; anything related to trade was considered "speculation." Sanhe Town was home to government agencies and several factories, employing several thousand people. Zhou Yuanyuan set her sights on the several government cafeterias.
Zhou Yuanyuan knew that within two years, the policy would be relaxed, and private business would begin to flourish. Then, if she had good things, she wouldn't have any trouble selling them. But now, if she didn't have access to public funds, she would be criticized for doing business. In the past few years, there were many campaigns, and those who were criticized had a miserable end.
Zhou Yuanyuan originally thought that her plan to get rich would not be implemented until next year, but she didn't expect Wen Yulun to come to her door today.
Zhou Yuanyuan had learned about Wen Yulun's family background from Zhao Qingshan that morning, and she had already begun to think about it. If Wen Yulun could help, his fish balls would definitely be able to sell through the government.
Wen Yulun's family is quite influential in Qingshan City. Old Man Wen and Zhao Qingshan are close friends. Zhao Qingshan helped Old Man Wen cure his old cold legs. Old Man Wen himself is always very rude to Zhao Qingshan. Look! When his eldest grandson needed help, he just sent someone over. Isn't it true that people should always give and take? Old Man Wen is not shy. It seems only natural that Zhou Yuanyuan would ask Wen Yulun for help!
Wen Yulun's eyes lit up. Province S wasn't near the sea, and throughout the long winter, there was nothing fresh on the table except cabbage and potatoes stored in the cellar, and the occasional frozen fish at the supply and marketing cooperative's grocery counter. These fish balls were not only delicious, but they could also be frozen and kept for a long time. I'm sure many people would be willing to buy some to try.
As soon as Zhou Yuanyuan said this, the other people at the table were stunned for a moment, and then they had different reactions.
Zhao Qingshan reached out his calloused hand and touched the top of Yuanyuan's head, praising her: "Wow, how come my little Jiuer is so smart? He even knows that fish balls can be sold for money?"
"Yuanyuan, you're just a kid. Don't dwell on nonsense all the time." Zhao Yunxiang, feeling embarrassed, lectured her daughter with a stern face. Brother Wen was a guest from afar. How could he trouble him with his own family affairs?
Zhao Yunxiang felt a pang of sadness. Was her Yuanyuan frightened by the nurses demanding payment from the hospital? These past few days, she'd been dragging her around doing this and that, saying she could exchange it for money if she finished it.
It’s all her fault as a useless mother. She has no money and makes a five or six-year-old child feel insecure.
"It will definitely sell well. Let me think about it..." Wen Yulun responded directly, then stared at the few fish balls left on the plate and fell into deep thought.
Only Wen Ziqing remained silent. After hearing what Zhou Yuanyuan had said, Wen Ziqing looked up and glanced at her, wondering to himself: This little girl, five or six years old, with such innocence on her face, spoke in ways unbelievable for a child her age, even sharper than an average adult. Was this intentional? Or was it unintentional?
Wen Ziqing's face remained calm, but her heart was turbulent. Could it be that she... had also been reborn?
It’s no wonder that Wen Ziqing would think this way. Such an incredible thing as rebirth happened to him. He is a suspicious person, so he would definitely look at people he thinks are worthy of suspicion with suspicion, such as Zhou Yuanyuan.
Seeing Wen Ziqing's gaze fixed on her, Zhou Yuanyuan felt herself begin to feel cold again. Oh my god! Why is this kid constantly emitting cold air like an ice cube? If it were summer, she could save some money on air conditioning, but the problem is, it's winter now!
Zhou Yuanyuan shifted the bench uncomfortably, hiding herself behind Zhao Qingshan's burly figure. Under Wen Ziqing's gaze, Zhou Yuanyuan felt as if he saw through her.
How could he, a mere little brat, bring such immense pressure upon herself? Zhou Yuanyuan was baffled, but decided not to dwell on the question. Wen Ziqing was a guest at the Zhao family, and he might have gone home after dinner. She, Zhou Yuanyuan, probably had no chance of meeting him.
After being hugged by Wen Ziqing that morning, Zhou Yuanyuan locked herself in her room and cried for a while before realizing she'd overreacted. Wen Ziqing must have listened to her mother, Zhao Yunxiang, and shown some kindness to this little girl, wanting to hold her and play with her. But she? She was being a bit too sensitive. A girl her age should be happy to have someone to play with.
After Zhou Yuanyuan did some self-examination, she calmed down. Taking advantage of the opportunity when Zhao Yunxiang called her to have lunch, Zhou Yuanyuan reappeared in front of Wen Ziqing.
Wen Ziqing, who had experienced bullets and gunfire in his previous life, naturally had a murderous aura. In addition, Wen Ziqing was not good at interacting with others in both of his lives, so people naturally felt that he was cold.
After her rebirth, Zhou Yuanyuan's sixth sense was particularly sharp, and Wen Ziqing's murderous aura made her very uncomfortable. However, Zhou Yuanyuan was not as suspicious as Wen Ziqing. She believed that rebirth was a gift from heaven, and how could it be possible to catch so many people?
Facing Wen Ziqing with a sullen face, Zhou Yuanyuan thought that she had hurt him with her temper in the morning.
Zhou Yuanyuan felt ashamed. She was an old woman, and she actually cried just because this child hugged her? This was a stain on her that she would never be able to wash away! How could she heal the scars on this child's heart?
"Uncle Zhao, do you still have these fish balls? I want to take some back for my dad to try. What do you think?" Wen Yulun made a decision after thinking for a while.
"Huh?" Zhao Qingshan didn't understand what Wen Yulun said and was a little confused.
Zhao Qingshan knew that Wen Yulun was not the kind of person who would take advantage of small gains, so why did he want to take the food away after eating it today?
"Uncle Zhao, these fish balls are a novelty in our S Province. If they can be sold at the non-staple food counter of the supply and marketing cooperative, someone will definitely buy them," Wen Yulun explained.
Zhao Qingshan suddenly understood. The youngest of the Wen family was trying to help Yunxiang! This child had such good character! Even though things with Yunxiang didn't work out back then, he didn't hold a grudge and never forgot to help Yunxiang when he had the chance.
"There is still one bowl. I will fill it for Brother Wen later." Zhao Yunxiang reacted and said hurriedly.
The grass carp Zhao Qingshan bought today was large enough to make fish balls from, not just pure fish meat. Instead, a certain amount of starch could be added to the meat. Zhao Yunxiang had made a bit too much, intending to save it for tomorrow.
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