After the clothing store opened for a month, after deducting rent, utilities, and labor costs, it made 6,200 yuan. Xue Mao and Xiao Qiu were paid 80 yuan per month, while Lu Jiajie was paid 300 yuan.

Because the business was good, Lu Jiajie sent away the jealous people who came to cause trouble, and he also kept watch in the store at night. It was just that he was not firm in his words and not tough in his heart, otherwise he would have done all the business.

After receiving the money, Lu Jiajie told her that he wanted to go to Guangzhou to have a look. If he could import a batch of goods and sell them, the profit could at least double.

Lu Jiaxin didn't believe in his aesthetics, but she wouldn't stop him. Lu Jiajie was very capable and sociable, but he had never suffered from hardship since he was a child. Now that he was out on his own, maybe he could change his bad habits and become mature and steady after a few setbacks.

After thinking for a while, Lu Jiaxin said, "With your vision, it's basically impossible to double your profit from the goods you choose. If you want to make more money, spend money to hire someone with a good vision to help you choose goods."

"good."

Of the bonus Lu Jiaxin gave him, Lu Jiajie only paid back Lu Jiaguang's money, and didn't pay back Lu Hongjun's money. It's not that he was refusing to pay, but he had been thinking about starting his own business last year. With this month's salary and the little money he made from working with friends in the first month of the year, he now has 3,000 yuan on hand.

This money was still not enough. However, since he was too embarrassed to ask Lu Jiaxin for money from Ma Lili, he borrowed two thousand yuan from a few close friends.

They collected 5,000 yuan and prepared to go south. Ah Sheng had something to do and couldn't leave, so Lu Jiajie only asked Ah Le to go with him. The two children were not sent to the Ma family. Ah Le's aunt came over after the Lantern Festival.

As Ale's mother said, her elder sister is diligent and hygienic, and she cooks delicious meals. Even Ma Lili can't find any fault with her.

After everything was arranged, he left with Ah Le. Half a month later, he brought back 580 sets of clothes. When the clothes were delivered, he let Lu Jiaxin choose first.

When Lu Jiaxin saw these clothes, she thought the person she hired had good taste. These clothes were not only of good quality, but also fashionable and easy to match.

Lu Jiajie explained, "I made a lot of friends in Yangcheng before, and asked them to help me find someone who has a good eye for choosing clothes. A friend's sister happens to be in the clothing business, so I asked her for help. Jiaxin, how about this batch of clothes? Can they sell well?"

Lu Jiaxin nodded and said, "It looks great. I'll buy it all. I'll pay for it at Brother Hu's price."

Lu Jiajie waved his hand and said, "No need, just add 20% to the purchase price."

Lu Jiaxin couldn't possibly take advantage of him: "Brothers should be clear about accounts. You have to spend money on food, accommodation and transportation when you go to Yangcheng to purchase goods, and Ah Le has to pay wages, and the freight is also a large sum. 20% is definitely a loss, I can't make money while you lose money, we have to follow the rules. If you don't want to, then I don't want this batch of goods."

Lu Jiajie knew her temper and said, "Brother Hu's price is too unfair. The purchase price of this batch of goods is 9,800 yuan, and you only need to give me 12,000 yuan."

"You only have 5,000 yuan on hand, is this someone giving you credit?"

Lu Jiajie smiled and said, "It's all thanks to you. Su Heming guaranteed me and only paid half of the money. The remaining half will be sent after the goods are shipped."

Su Heming did not tell her about this, and Lu Jiaxin did not bargain with him again: "The purchase price of the clothes is 9,800 yuan, and I will give you 12,000 yuan. You will lose all your pants. 25,000 yuan, you give me all the clothes."

Lu Jiajie thought it was too much: "Twenty thousand! Twenty thousand and I'll double my money."

After deducting the cost of food, lodging, transportation, and Ale's wages, he made more than 10,000 yuan from this business. He decided to take a few days off before continuing to go south to purchase goods.

Lu Jiaxin asked two people to help iron the clothes, and then taught Xiaoqiu how to match them. Xiaoqiu was amazed at the clothes she matched: "Auntie, how come you are so good?"

This batch of clothes sold very well as soon as they were put into the store. The cost was 20,000 yuan, and they were sold for 46,000 yuan. After deducting the labor and store costs, they made more than 24,000 yuan.

Lu Jiaxin has a tight schedule and has to take care of the store's affairs, so she is too busy to take care of many things.

That day, Lu Jiajie came over and said happily, "Jiaxin, Jiaxin, big brother got promoted to a higher level."

Lu Jiaxin was so happy: "Really? Who told you?"

Lu Jiajie said with a smile: "I made money, didn't I? I called my eldest brother and wanted to invite him and his wife to bring the children to our house for dinner. He told me. Jiaxin, my eldest brother told me to bring the children to his house for dinner on Sunday. I will pick you up then."

A promotion and a pay raise are always worth celebrating. Lu Jiaxin smiled and said, "Okay, Xiaoqiu and I will go there when the time comes."

It's not that Xue Mao and Xiao Xiao can't participate, but someone has to stay to look after the store. Sunday is the busiest day, and closing the store for a day will make hundreds of dollars less, which he and Xiao Qiu can't bear.

The next day at noon, Lu Jiaxin received a call from Lu Jiaguang. She smiled and said, "Fifth Brother has already told me about your promotion. Don't worry, big brother. I will definitely go there on Sunday."

Lu Jiaguang was silent for a moment and then said, "Jiaxin, don't come over on Sunday. Your sister-in-law and I will buy some vegetables and cook at your place next Sunday."

Lu Jiaxin was startled at first, but then she understood. She smiled and said, "Okay. Zhenzhen said she wanted to eat a whole roasted lamb. I'll buy a lamb leg and we'll make roasted lamb legs."

It must be Lu Hongjun who wants to take that woman with him, otherwise Big Brother wouldn't say that. If she goes, no one will be able to enjoy the meal. Getting promoted is a happy thing, and Big Brother's happiness cannot be spoiled.

"good."

On Sunday, Lu Jiaxin was talking to Xiaoxiao in the yard after lunch, and Lu Jiajie pushed the door open. Qian Xiaoxiao had a high level of fighting ability, so she didn't even close the door at home during the day.

Lu Jiaxin looked at her watch: "It's only one and a half minutes, why are you here?"

Lu Jiajie sat down on the stool and said unhappily, "What are you going to eat? Luckily you didn't go, or I would be so angry. He actually took that woman and Zhao Siyi with him."

After saying that, he complained again: "Big brother and sister-in-law are really something, they even greeted me with a smile. If it were me, I would have kicked her out directly. What the hell is that?"

Lu Jiaxin said with a smile: "What will the neighbors think if we kick them out? Even if that woman is worthless, she is still your elder. Also, don't give face to the monk, give face to the Buddha. He made a great contribution to my brother's promotion this time. Kicking that woman out would be giving him no face."

It would be foolish to do what Lu Jiajie said. She was not going to pursue a career in politics, and Lu Hongjun's connections would definitely be given to Lu Jiaguang. For the sake of her future, she could not turn against him. Money was a small matter, and for those who pursued a career in politics, connections were the most important.

(End of this chapter)