Chapter 131 Money is the closest
Teacher Gao picked up the teapot and poured himself tea, "Why are you so eager to open this foreign travel agency at this time?"
He thought it was a good idea. But why so anxious? Now it can be said that there is nothing to be desired!
"How can we wait for the heat and seasonings to be ready before putting the dishes into the pot? Entering this business now will give us a first-mover advantage. When you watch movies, TV series, and novels, do you think that the first one to appear is the official match?"
"Official match?"
"The official designated spouse is the original spouse. Those who come later, no matter how good they are, are considered mistresses?"
Teacher Gao thought for a while, "It seems to be a bit like that."
"Anyway, we will enter the industry first and become famous first, so that domestic and foreign tourists will tend to choose us first in the future. Moreover, the country is short of foreign exchange now. Industries that can earn foreign exchange will receive more preferential treatment. Some things that other industries will worry about are nothing to companies that can earn foreign exchange."
If the travel agency becomes bigger, it should be fine even if there are more than seven people. Earning foreign exchange for the country is politically correct!
Friendship stores and Friendship hotels, which are aimed at foreigners and overseas Chinese, are also recognized by the common people as being different from ordinary stores and hotels. They can be special!
Teacher Gao thought about it and said, "What you said does make sense. Okay, I'll follow you anyway. I also want to make some money to cure my mother's disease."
He saw that Gu Zhiguang, who could only sit in a wheelchair, was now completely cured through surgery. How could he not have some thoughts in his mind? Why did Uncle Gu send Gu Zhiguang to Union Hospital?
Because he had money, he immediately sold the house in the east wing of the small side courtyard. So he could give his son the best medical conditions.
Although the hospital is said to be "practicing revolutionary humanitarianism: saving the dying and the wounded", doctors also have to eat! Without money, there is nothing you can do.
He relied on himself, and although he got the identity of a college student, it was far from enough. In the future, he can only have his own medical treatment, and his family members cannot enjoy it.
After looking around, he can only follow Fang Mingche, and there is still some hope of making a lot of money. Even the egg business that Xiao Xie is doing now is actually given by Xiao Fang's wife to take care of their family.
I am not a leader, but I can specialize in a certain field. For such people, it is best to find a leader to follow.
Fang Mingche is smart and righteous, so he is a good person to follow.
Fang Mingche nodded, "You probably need to go through junior, intermediate, and senior accountants all the way up. I don't know the details, but that's what I mean."
So what level should a certified public accountant be considered? If he can make it big, he needs to be not just a financial manager, but a financial director. It is naturally the best to be able to work hard all the way.
Teacher Gao nodded, "I see."
This travel agency must be more professional than the scrap yard.
While the two were talking, Xiao Xie came back with an empty basket. The eggs she took out last time were sold out.
Seeing Gao Xiang and Fang Mingche talking in the small side yard, they looked quite serious. She thought they were talking about serious matters, so she smiled at them and continued to go in to get the eggs.
Fang Mingche said, "Well, I'll tell you today. I have to go to dinner."
The wedding banquet was served at noon, but in the afternoon, the guests were entertained in the private room to play cards and mahjong. Those who had nothing to do in the evening would stay to continue eating dinner. He wanted to go too!
Teacher Gao nodded, "Okay, then you go. Or should we call a black taxi?"
"Yes, black taxis are the easiest. The three of us will be back soon. And I just saw Lao He's car coming back."
There were also people in the alleys near them who drove black taxis for the boss. The treatment for this kind of business was actually quite good, over a hundred a month. The drivers who rode tricycles to pick up people and goods at the railway station actually had quite good incomes. However, the mainstream concept nowadays still preferred to have a stable job.
Because hospitalization expenses were reimbursed in proportion, there was also a chance to get a house, and there were various benefits during festivals. Fang Mingche, who basically only went to set up stalls, ride tricycles, and drive black
taxis when he had no choice, got on Lao He's car and returned to the state-owned restaurant. It was almost time to prepare for dinner.
Lin Yan also went back to her parents' room to rest for a while, and then came back with Yanyan.
When her cousin Qin Na saw her cousin-in-law Mingche, she greeted him enthusiastically, "Brother-in-law is here--" She even omitted the word "
cousin". Before, Qin Na, who had a good job, didn't think much of her cousin-in-law Fang Mingche. A peasant who followed her cousin to the capital!
However, she was like her mother, and was more tactful. She didn't show her dislike, but was polite instead. Later, when Fang Mingche was admitted to Beijing Normal University, her attitude changed. But she was not as attentive as today.
Fang Mingche looked at her, "Xiao Na, do you need help from your cousin-in-law? If you have, just say it directly, we are not strangers."
If they are not strangers, then the refusal can be more direct.
Qin Na said, "Brother-in-law, I am getting older day by day. Do you have any good partners to introduce to me?"
The aunt said, "Girl, why are you so blunt? At least be more tactful."
However, if she asks Fang Mingche to introduce a partner, she will probably be able to introduce a good partner. Better than the son of the junior leader that he was looking for in the unit.
After all, Fang Mingche was studying at Beijing Normal University, and he also knew the son of a high-ranking official who drove a military jeep.
Qin Na said, "Mom, women don't have to be shy nowadays."
Fang Mingche sat down, thought for a while and said, "Do you want to find a college student or a son of a high-ranking official?"
Qin Na didn't say anything, it seems that
both are fine. Fang Mingche said, "Don't think about the one who drove today, he might get married soon. After we dispersed today, he drove to pick up his partner. As for the other sons of high-ranking officials, I don't know him. He used to live in our alley, and his mother remarried. Later, his father came back from the farm, and he went back to his father's house."
He didn't think about finding a partner for this extremely realistic cousin. It is definitely impossible to mention Zheng Xing to her.
He would never mention international students. Those people come to study abroad with a purpose, but they will definitely not get married easily.
The relatives of the Han family also came today. But they are basically like water and oil with the relatives of the Lin family, and they can't mix together. At this moment they were also discussing in low voices at their table.
"The only thing the Lin family can show off is the son-in-law."
Han Mei's father nodded, "Yes, but this guy is not easy to mess with."
That day, a man took action and captured both of his sons. It's all Mei Zi's fault! On the surface, she agreed to marry him, but she stole the household registration book and got the marriage certificate with Lin Yi.
Not only did she make them go back on their word to that family, but she also devalued herself. Otherwise, how could they marry their daughter without asking for a betrothal gift?
As for asking Han Mei to promise to give 600 yuan for five years, there is no such thing as a betrothal gift, but it has to be given.
And old man Lin's job, is he going to give it to an outsider instead of his daughter-in-law in the future?
His daughter is already spilled water. And she has been admitted to a junior college, so she won't have to worry about finding a job in the future.
Han Mei came out with a teapot and poured tea for Fang Mingche.
"Brother-in-law, sit down and have a cup of tea to moisten your throat."
Humph, she was not very happy to hear Qin Na calling him "brother-in-law". Why should a cousin take advantage of it? She was not usually so enthusiastic about the Lin family's affairs.
Fang Mingche said to Qin Na, "You are indeed getting older day by day. Otherwise, if you were ten years younger, maybe your cousin's husband could really help you introduce a good partner in ten years. But you know, men like young people. Cousin, you should take advantage of your youth and find a good one as soon as possible."
After dinner, Fang Mingche sent off the relatives and friends who were far away, and took his wife and daughter to get on the black car they called to pick him up.
After they left, Lin's father said, "Three trips like this will cost three yuan, which is more than five pounds of pork. Young people just want convenience and don't know how to save at all!"
He vaguely knew that his daughter's vegetable business was not bad, and she didn't have to worry about money for daily consumption. But the tradition of thrift and diligence was still deeply rooted in him.
The cousin said, "Anyway, I'm not asking you for money. Yan is pregnant, so it must be most convenient to take a car to the door of her house."
Lin Yan was optimistic about Fang Mingche's travel agency business, but she was too lazy to think too much now. As for the vegetable business and the scrap business, they were all handed over to Liu Qingfeng under normal operation.
Fang Mingche would go to his cousin's scrap yard when he had time. His cousin said he would come in mid-November. Their fathers originally wanted to come with him, but the division of the land had not been settled. They planned to wait until the matter was settled.
The next afternoon, not long after Lin Yan came back from school, Han Mei came over before Yan Yan came home from school.
Lin Yan was a little surprised and said, "Didn't you just have a wedding yesterday?"
Han Mei said, "We had a wedding, but we've been married for half a month."
Now the room that Lin Yi and Lin Yan shared when they were young was given to them as their new home. The Han family only gave Han Mei four quilts as a dowry, and the rest of the furniture was prepared by the Lin family.
Lin's mother was a little dissatisfied with this. Lin Yi and Lin's father went to work, and she couldn't help but say something unpleasant to Han Mei.
Han Mei was a little annoyed by what she heard. But her parents' behavior made her unable to be tough and talk back. So she simply came early. I heard that her sister-in-law didn't have classes this afternoon.
Facing Lin Yan, Han Mei was a little envious and jealous. She envied that she married a good man even though she went to the countryside. He could make money and tutor her to get into college!
She envied Lin Yan for taking a black taxi to attend the wedding yesterday. I heard from her mother-in-law that Fang Mingche also asked her if she wanted to take a black taxi to and from school. Then she would talk to the driver about a monthly price.
It's a pity that her sister-in-law doesn't know how to enjoy her blessings. She insisted that it was no problem for her to ride a bike to and from school. She also said that she would be better off if she exercised like this.
Lin Yan said: "But the dishes haven't come back yet. We have to wait until Liu Qingfeng and the others get off work in the afternoon and bring them back after dinner. I thought you would wait for Lin Yi to get off work and then come together."
I didn't expect that she would take the bus by herself.
Han Mei said, "Actually, it's because our mother couldn't help but nag, saying that the furniture in the new house was bought by the Lin family."
Lin Yan said, "Oh, so that's it. She also felt uncomfortable when she thought of the 600 yuan. Besides, your parents did treat you poorly. When I went to the countryside, my parents still sent me food coupons every month. You were just lucky that you were a little younger and didn't catch up. Otherwise, given your family's situation, it would definitely be you, the eldest sister, who went."
Han Mei said, "Isn't this all as it should be?"
Lin Yan looked at her and realized that she was speaking the truth, so she didn't say anything more. If you don't agree, don't say too much! If she said too much, it seemed like she was trying to sow discord between Han Mei and the Han family.
"Then sit down and listen to the radio for a while. When Yanyan and Mingche come back, we'll go to dinner together. Well, most likely Lin Yi will come to pick you up, so wait for him then."
Lin Yan turned on the radio and turned it directly to the children's channel. Now this relatively large radio is used by Yanyan, and it is fixed on the children's channel. She told Han Mei how to change the channel, and then let her do it herself.
Radios are quite precious nowadays. No one in the family has a stable job, and if they get paid at the end of the term, they may not be willing to spend these few dozen yuan.
Han Mei was indeed a little rare, so she changed the channel to listen to music.
Lin Yan heard the sweet "Sweet, your smile is sweet, like flowers blooming in the spring breeze"
"There is a channel that plays this?"
Han Mei quite likes to listen to it. However, some people in society say that this is decadent music, a sugar-coated bullet from the other side of the strait.
Seeing that Lin Yan didn't seem to mind, she didn't change the channel.
Lin Yan said, "Oh, the ideas in college are the most fashionable. Every weekend, our school holds a dance party. Many classmates bought Teresa Teng's tapes. You can listen to them if you like."
Han Mei couldn't help but said after listening for a while, "College is very interesting, isn't it?"
"Of course. In fact, you can ask Lin Yi to support you to repeat a year and try it out."
Han Mei smiled bitterly, "He doesn't earn enough to spend at all. Mom asked us to pay 25 yuan a month for living expenses in the future, starting from next month. He only pays 35 yuan a month! Lin Yi can't make as much money as my brother-in-law, but fortunately he is sincere!"
The living expenses are 25 yuan, and her parents have to give 10 yuan. All in all!
Lin Yan didn't say anything, thinking: It's good that you know he is sincere.
"So, you want to start a vegetable business, is it mainly to reduce his burden, or to subsidize your parents? You don't have to answer me, just know it in your heart."
In front of her sister-in-law, only a fool would say that it is to subsidize her parents. But Lin Yan felt that if Han Mei was controlled by filial piety all her life, there would be no end to it.
Like her mother, at this point, if it doesn't hinder the vital interests of her children, it's up to her uncle to take advantage. And her uncle was actually spoiled by her mother and aunt all his life.
But she would definitely not have deep feelings for Han Mei about these. She could twist Lin Yi's ear and give him a lecture, but she wouldn't say these to her brother's wife who had just married into the family.
Xiao Xie came back with an empty basket again.
Lin Yan waved to her, "Xiao Xie, come in and sit for a while. This is my brother's wife Han Mei, she also wants to sell eggs. Can you teach her?"
Xiao Xie said, "I have another trip today. How about, Xiao Han, can you come with me?"
Han Mei nodded, "Okay, thank you, big sister, thank you, sister Xiao Xie." She still knew what was good for her.
Lin Yan said, "Han Mei, please sit for a while."
She followed Xiao Xie back to get the eggs and whispered, "Don't mention to her that I let you buy on credit." Otherwise, she might get even more demanding.
Xiao Xie nodded, "Okay, I got it."
When he took Han Mei over, Xiao Xie said on the way, "Don't worry, your sister-in-law and I have a good relationship. Since she asked me to take good care of you, I will definitely not hide anything. However, selling things is also a matter of the master introducing you to the door and the practice is up to the individual. What I can tell you is that as long as you get on with it, the return in this business is still good. It is especially suitable for young wives like us. Anyway, since I started making money, my mother-in-law doesn't nag me much."
Han Mei nodded, "Is that so? That's great."
Yan Yan came back from school and said while taking her small backpack, "Mom, are you using my radio?"
"What do you mean your radio? This is just for you. There is no distinction between yours and mine! Mom owns half of this family."
Yan Yan said, "What about me?"
"Have you ever earned a penny? Only those who make money can have a share."
Oh, so that's it.
A little later, Lin Yi rode his bicycle into the small side yard.
"Sis, didn't you say Han Mei is here?"
Lin Yan nodded, "She went to sell eggs in front of the hospital with Xiao Xie, she should be back soon. When she comes back, we'll go have dinner together."
She had already seen Ming Che riding back on his bicycle.
Lin Yi looked towards the kitchen, "Sis, don't you cook on a daily basis?"
"Unless I want to cook, our family of three eat in the school cafeteria or go to restaurants. Don't be nosy when you get home, I don't want to be nagged by my parents."
Lin Yi sat down next to Lin Yan and took Yan Yan over to put her on his lap.
"Sis, mom actually asked me to pay 25 yuan a month for living expenses!"
Lin Yan said, "What else? You get married and let your parents help you raise a wife? Then when you have children in the future, will you let your parents raise them for you? I think Han Mei is more proactive and positive than you. She came here to buy eggs on credit right after the wedding. You can come over after dinner, I don’t provide dinner."
Lin Yi said, "Mom wasn’t like this before."
"When you go to work, you should be self-reliant. Besides, your job was given to you by mom. When you get married, you should support yourself. Our family is not a family business passed down by our ancestors. Families like that would have been almost ruined in the past ten years."
Lin Yi looked at the yard, "Uncle Gu is very good like this, charging dozens of yuan in rent every month."
"Grandpa Gu's ancestors had an estate, but most of it was confiscated. This yard was returned only after the reform and opening up. Our family only has 28 square meters that my parents allocated. Be content, you still have a ready-made wedding house in the capital. In the past, when educated youth got married in our place, they had nothing. They had to wait until there was an empty room before they could put their pillows together. At that time, they just cut out a big red wedding character and pasted it on the door to count. You even set up several tables yesterday!"
Lin Yi sighed. All the gifts from yesterday were taken away by his parents, and not a penny was left for him and Han Mei. They said that the money would be kept for returning the gifts later!
His mother also said that the gifts given by Han's relatives were generally less than those given by Lin's relatives. Alas, when it comes to money, it's really not affectionate at all.
Lin Yan poked Lin Yi's forehead, "I said Han Mei is more proactive and positive than you, didn't you hear? As a man, you should support the family."
(End of this chapter)
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