Zhang's stall did make Zhou Sui think about it for a while, but it wasn't because she was worried that her own business would be taken away.
She still has many food ideas in mind, and is just waiting to start listing new products after the New Year.
What she was concerned about was Zhang Xiaoqing's change. Zhang Xiaoqing was even more timid and introverted than she had been before. She never expected that Zhang Xiaoqing would now be doing business and communicating with people. Perhaps it was due to family pressure that she had no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it.
After thinking for a while, Zhou Sui suddenly sighed, "No one is ever the same."
"Sui Sui?" Zhou Meimei called out when she saw Sui Sui standing there in a daze. "I've made up my mind."
Before Zhou Sui could even ask, Zhou Meimei came over and announced her decision, "I want to go to the city with you."
Firstly, it allows me to avoid blind dates, and secondly, it allows me to make money—a win-win situation.
Zhou Sui was a little surprised that she made a decision so quickly, but the result was what she wanted. "Okay, the store in the city has already started renovations. After the Lantern Festival, we'll go to the city. Tell your family."
With Zhou Meimei's help, I'll be able to free up some hands to do other things.
The decision to go to the city was made in the morning, and Zhou Pingjun came to the store in the afternoon.
"Dad?" Zhou Meimei was extremely surprised to see Zhou Pingjun. "Didn't you say you were going to read books with your colleagues?"
Zhou Pingjun walked in and looked around the shop. It wasn't mealtime, but it was already mostly full of people.
"Oh, I was just passing by and stopped by to see where you work."
Zhou Meimei didn't suspect anything; this was Zhou Pingjun's first time visiting.
Li Qiuju was busy in the kitchen and couldn't spare a moment, so Zhou Sui took the initiative to go up and greet her when she saw her arrive.
Although Zhou Pingjun only did logistics work at the school, he learned about eight or nine tenths of the teacher's demeanor.
He looked Zhou Sui up and down, his eyelids drooping slightly. "It's been so many years, I almost didn't recognize Xiao Sui."
Xiao Sui?
The name sounded unfamiliar and awkward to Zhou Sui. No one had ever called her that before. It was either Zhou Sui, Sui Sui, or at the very least, Sui Er.
While exchanging pleasantries, Zhou Sui invited the people inside. Zhou Pingjun was also perceptive; seeing that guests were coming in, he didn't go in to reserve a seat.
So Zhou Sui had no choice but to stand at the door and chat with Zhou Pingjun. As they talked, she felt that this person didn't seem to be just passing by, but rather that he had come here on purpose.
It's cold standing outside, and Zhou Sui didn't want to freeze at the door, so she simply asked, "Uncle, if you have any questions, just ask."
Zhou Pingjun only chatted with Zhou Sui for a short while before realizing that his cousin was a perceptive person, so he stopped beating around the bush.
"I heard from Xiaomei that you're going to open a shop in the city after the New Year?"
“My daughter Xiaomei is a bit carefree, but she’s very serious when she gets down to business. I wonder if she can be of any help since she’s in the city with you?”
What does this mean? Zhou Sui pondered in her heart, and then praised her aloud, "Sister Xiaomei is indeed very conscientious. Many of our old customers like her. She remembers many of their preferences, which saves them a lot of time when taking orders. She can be of great help in many ways."
The key point is that she has really good on-the-spot management skills. Even with a lot of people, she doesn't get flustered and doesn't offend customers.
Zhou Pingjun's face revealed a hint of pride, "My Xiaomei used to work at a big hotel in the city. She was very capable and was about to become a supervisor, managing several people under her."
"I was worried she wouldn't adapt well to her new job, but I didn't expect her to do so well."
After listening to him praise Zhou Meimei for a while, and mentioning Zhou Meimei's previous work experience, Zhou Sui seemed to understand what Zhou Pingjun was trying to say indirectly.
Zhou Meimei across from them was still smiling and talking to the customers, completely unaware of what Zhou Sui and the others were saying.
When her eyes met Zhou Sui's, she winked at her.
"Xiao Mei is too naive; she probably can't do any important work. Should we still assign her to be a cashier in the city?"
Zhou Pingjun glanced at Zhou Sui.
"They're here to find out," Zhou Sui thought to herself. She guessed that Zhou Pingjun probably wanted to ask about this himself.
Although I don't know Zhou Pingjun very well, I do know Zhou Meimei fairly well. She's already quite satisfied with her current salary, and she's not one to overthink things. If you really want to know, you can just ask directly or bring it up jokingly, it doesn't matter.
"That depends on Xiaomei's abilities. After the New Year, it will take time to renovate the new store in the city. Whether Xiaomei wants to work as a cashier or something else is entirely up to her."
Zhou Sui's words made Zhou Pingjun's heart sink a little. In that case, wouldn't Zhou Meimei be no different from ordinary people and not receive any special treatment?
Seeing that he still wanted to speak, Zhou Sui added, "Uncle, don't worry, Sister Xiaomei is very capable. As long as she wants to, she will definitely do a great job."
Just moments ago, Zhou Pingjun was praising his daughter to the skies, but now, Zhou Sui's words have left him speechless.
Just then, Zhou Meimei finished her work and came over. "What are you two talking about?" She had seen it at the counter; the two of them hadn't stopped talking for a long time.
Zhou Sui didn't speak, but Zhou Pingjun answered, "It's nothing, just talking about the snack shop."
From these words, Zhou Sui can be certain that Zhou Meimei was completely unaware of Zhou Pingjun's meaning.
"Dad, why don't you sit in the backyard for a while? We can go back together after get off work." Zhou Meimei was talking to Zhou Pingjun, but Zhou Sui's gaze was fixed on the other side.
The familiar black car stopped in front of the store, and as soon as Zhou Sui lifted her foot, a figure stepped out of it.
"Brother Qi'an?"
As Zhou Sui walked towards him, a warmth slowly spread across Song Qi'an's calm eyes.
His hand, which was hanging at his side, twitched slightly, suppressing the urge to hug Zhou Sui.
"Where's Aunt Wenxiu? Didn't she come back with you?" Zhou Sui remembered that Song Qi'an went to the city with Zhao Wenxiu to handle property matters after his divorce from Song Yuan.
Song Qi'an gave Zhou Sui a light tap on the shoulder and led her into the store, explaining, "There are still some formalities to complete; it won't be completely finished until tomorrow."
Zhou Sui was thinking to herself, "Then why did you come back by yourself?" when she heard Song Qi'an say, "My mom went to stay at her friend's place. Aren't you going to the city tomorrow too? Let's go together tomorrow. After we finish our business, we'll come back together."
As Zhou Sui listened, it sounded a bit like Song Qi'an had come back specifically to take her to the city tomorrow.
With a question lingering in her mind, Zhou Sui had already entered the store when she suddenly stopped, as if she had forgotten something.
Looking back, Zhou Meimei and her father were still standing at the door. Zhou Sui slapped her forehead, realizing that she had overlooked everyone else as soon as Song Qi'an appeared.
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