Yang Yufen discovered that carved and engraved items were also very popular, as they were much simpler than hand-woven items, and she could make many in a day.
She had never made bird and flower cages before, but since someone asked about them today, Yang Yufen decided to give it a try.
With income coming in, Yang Yufen felt full of energy.
There were still bamboo strips left at home, so instead of resting, I picked up a knife and started working.
The two children were used to being taken out by Yang Yufen and were extremely happy every time they went out. However, when Yang Yufen took things to Badaling for the fourth time, she found that someone else had set up a bamboo product stall to sell, just like her.
The craftsmanship may not be as good as hers, but the price is cheaper.
Moreover, unlike Yang Yufen who had to bring two children, these people didn't just hang their wares on their bodies and actively approach tourists to sell them.
"Aunt Yang, I'm sorry, there have suddenly become many more people selling bamboo products here."
Fan Juan felt very embarrassed.
"It's not your fault. You brought extra people today and talked yourself hoarse trying to get business for me. I saw it all. But I probably won't come next time."
As the weather gets hotter, Yang Yufen can't bear to see her children suffer. She has been making a lot of things lately, and the prices are high, so she has earned far more than she expected. It's normal for some people to be envious.
"If the auntie brings anything else to sell next time, I can help her attract customers."
Fan Juan also felt it was a pity.
But ultimately, this place is not something she can control.
Yang Yufen tallied up the money she had earned over the past few days, plus her savings, and had over 6,300 yuan. She took out over 300 yuan to buy milk powder for her child, and decided to use the rest to see if she could buy a house.
Professor Wen also learned that Yang Yufen was no longer selling bamboo products, and came over to comfort her.
"You want to buy a house?"
"Well, it's convenient for me to live in Niannian's house now, but I always think that if my bastard son suddenly appears one day, it's good to leave him something. If it's for the future, it can also be left to the two children. I don't know what to do with the money in my hand. It's better to buy a house and live off the rent."
Upon hearing Yang Yufen's words, Professor Wen sighed softly.
“Your thinking is right. Here’s what I’ll do: I’ll inquire for you. You have the skills to clean up yourself. I’ll see if I can find a suitable house that’s cheaper. If it’s not that great, I can lend it to you first. You can pay me back later after I collect the rent. We’re family, so let’s not talk so much outside talk.”
Professor Wen took the initiative to handle the matter, and Yang Yufen felt embarrassed to keep taking advantage of him, so she picked a lot of the vegetables she had grown, put them in a basket, and let Professor Wen take them away.
It's true that connections are crucial. If Yang Yufen had to look for them herself, she wouldn't know when she would have found them. But Professor Wen stepped in and found two houses that were interested in selling within three days.
"Both of these places are near the university town. One costs 3,500 yuan and the other costs 5,000 yuan. They are a bit small. Together they are only as big as Niannian's old courtyard."
This is already a price that Professor Wen helped to negotiate down.
Yang Yufen didn't go to see it, but she believed that Professor Wen wouldn't cheat Niannian.
“I think you can take both companies. Your bamboo products can still be sold, and Niannian also has a monthly salary.”
Professor Wen also took a fancy to a courtyard house, thinking that he wouldn't smash it after buying it, and that the courtyard house would be just right for his retirement.
"You have six thousand, I can lend you another two thousand five, that will be enough."
After hearing this, Yang Yufen thought for a moment and decided to accept Professor Wen's suggestion. She repeatedly asked to write an IOU and put her fingerprint on it.
Even in winter, she can still sell roasted sweet potatoes, earning dozens of yuan a day, enough to pay off the debt over the winter without having to use her daughter-in-law's salary.
Professor Wen accompanied Yang Yufen to complete the procedures.
"What name should the homeowner change to?"
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