As soon as Zhao Xiaohai finished speaking, everyone looked at him.
Zheng Xiaoxue stopped crying and looked at Zhao Xiaohai intently.
Father Zheng thought to himself that this young man was reasonable. If he could give his son some money to get married, it would not be a problem for Xiaoxue to follow him.
"I don't know how to do business, and neither does her brother. We don't have any skills. We will definitely lose money in the end, be in debt, and won't be able to find a wife." Zheng's father began to express his concerns.
When Zhao Xiaohai heard that there was a way, he started to strike while the iron was hot.
“Doing business is the easiest thing. You can stay here for a while and learn from me. You will definitely learn it. Don’t worry too much.
Today I'm putting this on hold. While you're learning the business from me, I'll pay you a salary of 80 yuan a month. Is that okay with you?"
80 yuan was considered a high salary in 1985. Many workers only earned 30 or 40 yuan a month, and cadres could only receive 100 or 80 yuan.
The Zheng family was a little moved. Zheng's father wanted to say something, but was pulled back by Zheng's mother.
Then the couple started whispering to each other.
"I think this young man is good. He's a decent guy with a decent height and good looks. I heard from Xiaoxue that he came here and quickly opened a shop. He even spent five or six thousand yuan to install a phone to make money. He's a smart guy. Letting the eldest son learn how to run a business is also a good idea. It's better than sitting around at home. The eldest son has polio and can't work in the fields. It's good for him to earn some money here."
Zheng's mother's words made Zheng's father start to think seriously.
Zhao Xiaohai gave the cigarette to Brother Zheng Xiaoxue and started chatting with this dull and taciturn young man.
"Brother, you see, all family matters are decided through discussion. I'm currently running a small general merchandise business and plan to expand it by buying a shop. You can just go over there and look after the shop, sitting there, and you don't have to run back and forth. You can learn by following me, and in a few months you'll be able to work on your own."
Brother Zheng Xiaoxue was deeply moved by Zhao Xiaohai’s words.
A man is not afraid of earning little money, but is most afraid of losing his job.
He was beaten and treated as useless by his neighbors since he was a child, which made him suffer a lot.
Not having one’s personal value recognized by society is the greatest denial of a man.
"I agree." Zheng Xiaoxue's elder brother said hesitantly.
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