Zhang Xuemei looked at He Jianwei, whose eyes were shining, and mumbled, "Yes, that's when I earned it."
Thinking that she hadn't actually lied, since the money she earned from selling braised food had gone towards buying a house, she figured it made sense.
"Okay, let's do it. When will you teach me? I learn things very quickly." He Jianwei wished he could learn it today and start selling tomorrow.
Zhang Xuemei believed him. She learned things quickly and was also quick-witted. In her previous life, when she sold braised food, everyone said it was delicious and she had accumulated many regular customers. But later, people complained that it was too tiring and quit. What could she do?
"Why are you in such a hurry? This isn't something you can learn for free, Xuemei. I want to learn, and I'm not afraid of hardship. It's just that your second sister doesn't have any money right now, so the tuition will definitely have to be paid in advance." Zhang Xuelian knew that even close brothers should keep clear accounts; that's how a relationship can last.
"Second sister, do you think I don't know you? You definitely wouldn't want to be taught for free, so let your sister-in-law teach you. She said she'll only charge you three hundred, but you're not allowed to teach anyone else. Now, my brother and the others can earn seven or eight thousand a month. As long as you're willing to work hard, business will definitely be good."
"Are there that many?" Zhang Xuelian and He Jianwei were both surprised. Selling food is so profitable?
Zhang Xuemei nodded firmly, "If you don't believe me, you can ask my older brother and sister-in-law. I'd better not say too much."
"It's not that I don't trust you, it's just that, sigh, if that's really the case, then what was the point of your brother-in-law and me going to other provinces to make a living? We ended up with nothing and a mountain of debt."
Zhang Xuelian felt increasingly heartbroken the more she thought about it. She regretted not going with them and instead coming to Tianshui City with Xuemei and Minghan.
"Who knew what would happen next? Didn't Minghan and I also want to go back then? We were just held back by the child, which led to the opportunity that followed."
That's all Zhang Xuemei can say now. She can't exactly say that they were reborn and knew they would lose money, so they didn't go, can she?
"Yeah, if I'd known, oh well."
"But it's not too late now. You can learn first, and then find a place with high foot traffic to set up a stall. It will definitely work."
"Setting up a stall? Isn't that like opening a shop?" He Jianwei was unhappy when he heard about setting up a stall. It's embarrassing to be a street vendor. You should at least have a shop.
Zhang Xuelian rolled her eyes at him and waved her hand, saying, "Xuemei, don't mind him. He hasn't made much money, but he's still so arrogant."
"Yes, we'll start with a stall to keep costs down. Once things stabilize, we can open a shop." Zhang Xuemei knew He Jianwei's character, so she didn't mind.
Seeing that the two sisters were talking to themselves and ignoring him, He Jianwei felt bored, so he stood up and said, "You two sisters chat, I'm going out for a walk."
"Hey, don't get lost and not be able to find your way back," Zhang Xuelian called out worriedly.
He Jianwei waved his hand, opened the door without saying a word, and left.
Zhang Xuemei even stood up, opened the door, and looked outside to make sure the person was really gone before sitting back down with peace of mind.
"Xuemei, what are you doing?" Zhang Xuelian couldn't help but ask, seeing her younger sister acting like a thief.
Zhang Xuemei pulled her sister toward her room, saying as they walked, "Sister, there's something I want to tell you, but you can't tell your husband."
"What's so mysterious?"
"Sister, you know your husband's personality. He's not a bad person, just lazy, afraid of hardship, and concerned about his image. So you need to keep him in check now."
"Xuemei, I know all that you're saying, but sometimes I can't do anything about his laziness. He won't listen when I tell him to, acting like he's a dead pig that doesn't care about boiling water. I get really angry."
Zhang Xuelian was certainly aware of her husband's faults, but she had tried scolding and even hitting him, yet he just wouldn't change. What could she do?
"So you need to keep him in check. Now I'll give you an idea, listen to it first."
"Go ahead, I'm listening!" Zhang Xuelian looked at her younger sister like a good student, she also wanted to change her husband's bad habits.
Zhang Xuemei pursed her lips, thought for a moment, and then said, "Selling braised food is hard work for you this time. Your brother-in-law will definitely not want to do it again after a few days, so you have to suppress his resistance and let him continue. The first step is that you have to keep the money yourself every day and not let him touch the money."
"How can I control him? He won't listen to me!" Zhang Xuelian said anxiously. If she had that ability, she wouldn't be being led by the nose by him.
"If he doesn't listen to you, just ask for a divorce," this was the bad idea that Zhang Xuemei and Xu Minghan came up with. They couldn't very well let the second sister threaten him with a knife, could they? What if something happened?
"Divorce? That's not a good idea. I've never thought about it." Although Zhang Xuelian sometimes mentions divorce to scare her husband, the effect is limited after a while, and he continues to do what he always has to do.
"Sister, listen to me. Look, if your husband doesn't change his ways, he'll be stuck with this for life. Do you want to live in a rented house forever, constantly being kicked out by the landlord? Do you want your child to drop out of school and work because you can't afford to pay for their education? Other kids eat good food and wear nice clothes, while your child just watches longingly. Can you bear to see that?"
Zhang Xuemei is also selfish. If you ask her, if her brother-in-law is still like that in this life, she might as well get a divorce. With her second sister's hardworking and capable nature, she can live well by raising the child alone. If all else fails, there is still her younger sister. Not to mention anything else, she will definitely help her financially.
Zhang Xuelian felt a pang of sadness at her sister's words. "Of course I wouldn't be willing to..."
"That's right. Even for the sake of the two children, you have to push your brother-in-law to be more ambitious. Society will develop rapidly in the future, and it will be difficult for boys to get married without a house. When girls get married, their in-laws will also consider your family's conditions. If they see that your father is so lazy and unambitious, do you think the two children will be able to find good partners?"
Of course, Zhang Xuemei was exaggerating, and many people don't pay attention to these things, but isn't it true that the more serious it is, the more likely the older sister is to listen?
Seeing her second sister's unpleasant expression, Zhang Xuemei wondered if she had been too harsh. So she smiled and comforted her, "Of course, if that were really the case, I, as her aunt, wouldn't just stand by and watch the child go without an education, right?"
“Actually, you’re right,” Zhang Xuelian sighed softly. “Parents should all try their best for their children. They clearly have the hope of living a good life, but because they are lazy and don’t want to work, they make their children suffer for the rest of their lives. It’s just not fair!”
Actually, I've thought about divorce sometimes. I feel that raising the child alone is less tiring, but I'm also afraid that the child will be ridiculed for not having a father..."
Zhang Xuemei held her sister's hand and comforted her, "Sister, I understand how you feel, so even if you and your brother-in-law really can't make it work in the end, I will stand by your side. The two children will understand you too."
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