Xu Mingwan looked at the money in the ledger and grinned, "Third Sister-in-law, I didn't expect that we would sell two big orders before we even officially opened. I was worried that we had stocked up too much!"
Zhang Xuemei shook her head. "We just happened to meet two people who were willing to spend money. Not everyone is so generous."
Also, go to a print shop outside now, I'll write you a note, have them print it out, and we'll put it outside the cashier.
After saying that, Zhang Xuemei took a piece of paper and started writing. She finished writing in no time and handed it to Xu Mingwan.
Xu Mingwan took it and read it aloud: "Spend 20 yuan and get a pair of hair clips, spend 30 yuan and get two pairs of hair clips, spend 40 yuan and get a pair of socks, spend 50 yuan and get two pairs of socks, spend over 50 yuan and get three pairs of socks and three pairs of hair clips. The more you buy, the more you get. This offer is only valid for May Day."
"Third Sister-in-law, I was wondering why you bought socks and hair clips again. So that's what they're for. You're really smart." Xu Mingwan gave Zhang Xuemei a thumbs up. Sure enough, Third Sister-in-law is amazing.
"Alright, stop flattering me. Hurry up and print it out. We need to get all the preparations done today. Tomorrow is May Day."
Xu Mingwan smiled and agreed, then took the written paper and jogged outside.
The two of them finished organizing all the goods before leaving get off work, then took out a few sets of numbers and piled them under the shelves. The extras were also piled in the small warehouse at the back, which made them easier to carry.
Then they waited until the market closed before letting the installer come in to install the sign. By the time everything was done, it was already past seven o'clock, and the two of them hurriedly headed home together.
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The brothers Xu Mingri and Xu Minghui arrived early this morning and, without much rest, Xu Minghan led them to find Aunt Xu. With her guidance, they got to know quite a few suppliers in the decoration industry, taking the first step.
The group was discussing their next steps in the living room when they heard the door open and turned around.
"Big brother and second brother are here. Unfortunately, we had to go out today and couldn't pick you up," Zhang Xuemei said with a smile as she entered the room.
"What do you need to pick up? Minghan has already gone, hasn't he? You two are back so late, you must be starving. Come on, eat, Mom's keeping it warm in the pot for you!" Granny Liu chimed in, urging the two of them to hurry up and eat.
"Xuemei, we're really sorry to trouble you all during this time. Once the renovations start over there, Minghui and I will just sleep on the floor in that house," Xu Mingri said earnestly, turning to Zhang Xuemei.
Zhang Xuemei swallowed the food in her mouth and quickly replied, "That won't do, brother. It's not that I don't want you to live in the new house, but you don't know that the paint used in the renovation is somewhat toxic. If you live there, wouldn't you be living in poisonous gas?"
"Is it really that serious?" Xu Mingri hesitated. The houses built in this village were also painted, and people moved in as soon as they were finished. He didn't think they were poisoned.
"How can it not be that bad? Generally, a newly renovated house needs to be ventilated and left to stand for six months. What's more, you're living in it while it's being renovated. No, really no, Minghan, you have to persuade your brother. This is not a game."
Xu Minghan shrugged and said helplessly, "I told them both before you came back, but they insisted on staying over there, afraid of disturbing us. Brother, you don't believe what I say, but you should believe what Xuemei says this time."
"This... Second brother, what do you think?" Xu Mingri turned to look at Xu Minghui beside him. In fact, he was already wavering. This was quite frightening. He was here to make money, not to die.
“What are you hesitating about? What’s wrong with staying at home? Xuemei and Lao San didn’t say anything, but you two are still whining. I’ve made the decision. You can sleep on the floor in Lao Wu’s room and rent a place to move out once things settle down.”
Granny Liu couldn't bear to see the two of them hesitating, so she made the decision for them directly.
Xu Mingri scratched his head, looked at Zhang Xuemei apologetically, and said with a smile, "Then we'll have to bother you for a while. We'll definitely move out once we've settled down."
"Alright, brother, let's not talk about this anymore. You've all had a long day, go wash up and get some rest!" Xu Minghan stood up. They were all family, why say so much?
"Alright, thank you for your trouble, Third Brother." Xu Mingri and his companion didn't say anything more. They were brothers, and there would always be a time for them to repay each other.
That evening, Zhang Xuemei and her husband lay in bed sharing what had happened during this time. During the day, they were both busy with their own things, and this was the only time they could connect with each other.
"Oh right, you're back so early tonight? Didn't you go to the night market?" Zhang Xuemei suddenly remembered to ask her husband if he hadn't gone to the night market that evening.
Xu Minghan shook his head. "I forgot to tell you, the night market might have to close for about a week. He Da's place got reported for making customers sick and sending them to the hospital. Then the food safety authorities came and inspected several places, and the situation wasn't good, so the entire night market will have to be closed for rectification."
“They reported me,” Zhang Xuemei sighed softly, then looked at her husband and asked in a low voice, “Could it be related to you?”
Xu Minghan replied softly, "I participated a little." He pinched his thumb and forefinger together to indicate a tiny bit.
"You've really gotten yourself into this mess. How much will you lose if you stop making money?" Zhang Xuemei glanced at him. It's like hurting the enemy a thousand while losing eight hundred of your own.
"I just signaled to the family to call the police, but who knew that the food safety bureau would come. But it's nothing, I'll take this opportunity to rest."
Since starting his braised food business, he has basically never stopped working and has been constantly on edge. He'll take a break this week!
Looking at her exhausted husband, Zhang Xuemei said with heartache, "Minghan, why don't we recruit franchisees? We can sell the formula to others, make a quick buck, and then find another way to do something else. We can't afford to ruin our health like this; it's not worth it."
Xu Minghan paused in pulling the blanket up, his eyes brightening slightly. "You mean, you want to collect franchise fees?"
That's a good idea, but this isn't the future, information isn't as readily available, so we can't just sell everything to Tianshui City, can we?
"Yes, what do you think? I'm thinking of spreading the word that we'll try to open the shop in another location, so it won't affect Mingjiang."
"That's possible, but how much will we charge?" Xu Minghan was really tempted. He started doing this in the first place hoping to make some money, but now that he's made money, he's thinking about whether he can switch to something that's less strenuous and more profitable. People are all greedy.
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