Chapter 20 Seizing Opportunities
"It's really nothing, it looks scary but it doesn't hurt."
"You still want to lie to me? Do you think I don't know this?"
Zhou Shufen gave a cold laugh.
"They must have done this, right?"
As she spoke, her brows furrowed even more as she frantically tried to recall the reason in her mind.
Zhou Haiqing went out to deliver money for them.
Nine times out of ten, those people were dissatisfied after accepting the money, and as a result, they vented their anger on him.
Zhou Shufen sighed deeply, feeling a pang of sadness and sorrow in her heart.
She reached out with heartache and gently touched the scar on her son's face, tears welling up in her eyes.
“These bastards went too far… You’re still my brother, is it really necessary…”
She bit her lip and stopped speaking halfway through her sentence.
But then I thought, would those ungrateful people really care about brotherhood?
"I'm really fine."
Zhou Haiqing, unusually quick-witted, immediately changed the subject, saying in a low voice, "Yesterday my sister and I discussed it... We really can't bear to take the money you gave us. You should keep it for yourself."
As he spoke, he carefully pulled a wad of banknotes from his pocket.
That was the money my mother had given me before, not a penny less.
He placed it in his mother's hand.
Although his face was in great pain, his eyes were extremely serious.
Looking at the love in the eyes of the two children, Zhou Shufen was speechless for a moment.
Her fingers gently caressed the banknotes in her hand, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
She stepped forward and gently patted her son and daughter on the shoulder.
"Haiqing, Liya, let's not talk about the past. Mom has an idea now, would you like to do it with me?"
Since God has given me a second chance.
Then you must live a completely new life, seize this opportunity, and start your own business!
"Do you... have any thoughts?"
Zhou Liya and Zhou Haiqing exchanged a glance, looking at their mother with puzzled expressions.
"Mom wants to start her own business and make something of herself. Are you willing to help her?"
To most people, it seems strange that a housewife who has spent her life focused on her family suddenly wants to start her own business.
It sounds absurd, even fanciful.
But Zhou Liya and Zhou Haiqing knew.
The mother in front of me, who has been silent for many years, is definitely not someone who speaks carelessly.
They knew their mother's personality well.
Therefore, the two agreed almost without hesitation.
"Of course! We'll definitely work alongside Mom!"
"Okay, it's settled then."
A long-lost smile appeared on Zhou Shufen's face.
"Mom will lead you all through this together."
Zhou Shufen still has some savings she has accumulated over the years through frugality.
Although the amount of money is not much, it is enough to support the start of a small business.
More importantly, she possesses a unique advantage in this time and space.
That is a clear memory of the future.
This gave her more confidence when choosing a market direction.
From her memory, the city is currently on the eve of rapid development.
Overall, the pace of development in this era has been relatively slow.
Although residents' wages have been rising year by year, their consumption awareness has not really improved.
Compared to those southern regions that opened up and invigorated themselves earlier and have highly active economies, this is a significant development.
The market here remains conservative.
But precisely because of this, there is enormous potential and opportunity for development.
Upon hearing the news, Zhou Haiqing's eyes lit up, and a sense of joy welled up in his heart.
But then, he secretly glanced at Zhou Shufen, and the joy on his face gradually disappeared.
He knew perfectly well that his mother had never had much affection for Qin Guifang.
This time, it was the mother and son traveling together again.
Zhou Haiqing's heart jumped, fearing that his wife would be wronged.
"Just the two of you going..."
Zhou Haiqing asked the question tentatively.
"How about I talk to the manager and ask if I can go with you guys this time?"
He tentatively offered his suggestion.
"That won't do!"
“Your job requires constant supervision, and you’re always very busy. If you take leave without permission and lose your job, our family will have no income.”
Zhou Shufen had long seen through Zhou Haiqing's thoughts and was somewhat moved.
As a husband, I am willing to worry about my wife and think things through for her.
This shows that Zhou Haiqing really cares about Qin Guifang.
This shows that they are a couple who genuinely want to live a good life together.
After experiencing that rebirth, she finally understood many things she had never realized before.
"Fourth brother," she said with a slight smile, "are you afraid I'll bully your wife?"
"How could that be!"
Zhou Haiqing quickly waved his hand and shook his head, denying it.
He scratched his head somewhat awkwardly.
He then laughed and said, "Mom, please stop joking. You two go together. If Guifang does anything wrong, please be magnanimous and don't hold it against her."
Don't worry.
Zhou Shufen readily agreed, her tone relaxed.
"Then you should get some rest tonight. We'll set off first thing tomorrow morning."
In the past, she always felt that Qin Guifang was not good enough for her son.
I always felt that this daughter-in-law was too clumsy with words, had too ordinary a background, and didn't know how to navigate social situations.
Marrying into their family was like a stroke of good fortune for her.
However, looking back now, I realize how foolish and arbitrary I was in my past life!
She regretted her past prejudice against Qin Guifang, and even more so, she regretted missing out on a truly good daughter-in-law.
That night, Zhou Haiqing sighed and gave Qin Guifang, who was lying next to him, another speech.
"When you and Mom go out this time, remember to be patient with her. If she says something harsh, don't take it to heart. Just pretend you didn't hear it."
After saying that, he paused for a moment and added, "We'll talk about it properly when we get back."
"I know. Mom is an elder, so even if she says a few more words, I can pretend I didn't hear them."
Qin Guifang thought to herself silently.
I am not an unreasonable person.
"Then I can rest assured."
Zhou Haiqing smiled.
"And as you've seen, Mom has changed a lot lately. I think she won't say anything nasty to you anymore."
He felt exceptionally relaxed during this period.
As a result, Zhou Shufen seemed to have become a different person as well.
The next morning, Zhou Shufen and Qin Guifang got ready and set off.
Back then, the most common mode of transportation was the green-skinned train.
It would take ten hours to get south.
The seats are cramped and crowded, so sitting down really makes your back ache, your legs cramp, and it's really unbearable.
Zhou Shufen had prepared some food for the journey in advance, including bread, salted duck eggs, and fruit.
Carrying their bags, they slowly made their way onto the train through the crowded queue in the waiting hall.
I finally found my seat in the crowded carriage.
"Guifang, come and sit down! Here!"
As soon as she sat down, she turned around and waved, pulling Qin Guifang to her side as well.
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