Chapter 173: Prosperity
That night Wang Dexian lived in the military area. Grandpa Wang’s Soviet-style villa is quite large, with three floors and several rooms. Three sons and one daughter each have a fixed room. As for the grandchildren, if the parents are not around, they can stay in their parents’ room.
But Wang Dezhi and Wang Dexian also have their own fixed rooms, and they are the only grandchildren who have them. Those who can contribute to the family will definitely be treated differently.
Qin Hua naturally went home with Fang Mingche. She and Yanyan actually love to listen to military songs and watch the ballet "The Red Detachment of Women", watching it from beginning to end.
Before leaving, Yanyan waved to Wang Dezhi’s son, "Goodbye, little brother--"
The last time Wang Dexian got married, his third brother's son Wang Yao gave his mini bicycle to Yanyan to ride. Just now, the two little ones went to the toilet together, and it was Wang Yao who waited for Yanyan at the door of the toilet and then brought her back.
At this moment, he also waved, "Yanyan, goodbye!"
After getting on his own car, Fang Mingche asked the two people who were still talking in the back seat, "Why do you two like it so much?"
Qin Hua said, "There are no entertainment programs to watch now. The movies on TV are still old movies, "Tunnel Warfare", "Landmine Warfare" and so on. So, it's quite interesting to watch something new occasionally. Besides, the performance of the art troupe is very good. Even Grandpa Wang and his friends sang very devotedly."
"What about you, Yanyan?"
Yanyan said, "I just think they sing and dance very hard, and the tunes are nice."
"It's very passionate, but not too hard."
When getting off the car, Yanyan fell asleep. Fang Mingche held her up by her little butt and let her lean on his shoulder. Then he sent Qin Hua home.
"Brother Mingche, take Yanyan back to the house to sleep. I'm fine, it's so close."
"It's not a question of whether it's close or not. I'm bringing you back, and I must send you home. Let's go--"
Otherwise, let alone anything else, if a cat suddenly jumps out of the alley, it will scare the little girl. How would he explain to Wang Dexian?
Before, everyone paid the money, and the street lights in this area were all on. Now it's past ten o'clock, and there's no one. Only occasionally there are people like them who come back late.
The two walked to the large courtyard where Qin Hua's house was, and Qin Zhao came out when he heard the noise. He only has this one daughter, and he cares about her very much.
"Xiao Fang, thank you for sending her in." Seeing Fang Mingche holding his sleeping daughter, he hurriedly smiled and thanked him.
"It's my duty, Uncle Qin. OK, I'll leave her to you, and I'll go back too."
"Okay, go to bed early."
Qin Hua also said, "Goodbye, Brother Mingche!"
Fang Mingche took Yanyan back and sent her directly to the east wing.
Fang Fang hadn't slept yet, reading a comic book under the desk lamp. This was borrowed from the Capital Library using Fang Mingche's library card.
Fang Mingche put Yanyan on the bed and took off her little skirt.
Fang Fang said, "Dad, you go to bed. I'll get some hot water for my sister to wipe her hands and feet."
Fang Mingche nodded, "Okay, you go to bed early too."
He washed up and tiptoed back to the main landlord's room, fearing to wake up his little son. Changchang usually goes to bed around eight o'clock, but wakes up around twelve o'clock to have a midnight feed, and another around four o'clock.
Therefore, Lin Yan's sleep quality at night must be greatly affected. As a mother, you basically have to stay up late for a long time for your children.
She hasn't slept yet, and it is estimated that the neighbors who watched TV just left not long ago.
Seeing Fang Mingche coming back, Lin Yan asked in a low voice: "Is the show good?"
"Not bad, the art troupe is professional. Yanyan watched it from beginning to end anyway."
Fang Mingche saw that Lin Yan looked a little haggard under the light, and couldn't help saying: "Ayan, you have worked hard. I wish I could do it for you."
Lin Yan said: "If there is breast milk, I will definitely breastfeed him. And I don't have anything else to do all day, I just need to take good care of him."
First, it saves money, and second, breast milk is more nutritious. And breast milk comes quickly, you can just hold the "rice bowl" and eat it when you want to eat. You have to cool the boiled water to mix it with milk powder, and then test the temperature before you can feed it.
The child woke up in the middle of the night, how could he wait? He turned around and cried heartbreakingly. He only knew that he was hungry and would eat soon.
Fang Mingche looked at the crib next to the big bed, which was very convenient for Lin Yan to hold him at night.
The little son was sleeping sideways to his mother, with his little hands clenched into fists. It was really beautiful to watch! He watched for a long time before going around to his side and getting into bed.
He didn't tell A Yan that Cao Ze wanted to forcefully buy the shares. But since Wang San Ge also arranged for the retired soldier to live in a nearby guesthouse to protect his wife and children, it means that he also thinks Cao Ze is likely
to do it. But now that Wang San Ge has taken action to get rid of one of Cao Ze's assistants in the bank, the focus is indeed on him. The leader of the new generation of the Wang family is still reliable. In this way, he can do things more steadily, and he can be more willing to share one-third of the profits with the Wang family.
The next day, Lin Yan got up and heard Yan Yan tiptoeing and dancing in the courtyard and singing: Go forward, go forward, the responsibility of soldiers is heavy, and the grievances of women are deep. In ancient times, Hua Mulan joined the army for her father, and now there are women soldiers carrying guns for the people. Fang Fang
said, "I've seen this movie."
Yan Yan stood up and asked, "Where did you watch it?"
"It's the movie shown in the village. Let me think, you seem to be there. But you were still young at that time, and you rubbed your eyes and made a fuss about going to sleep after watching the beginning."
Yan Yan was stunned. I've seen it too?
Fang Jian said, "This kind of old movie is often shown. I have watched it two or three times."
He was also doing boxing under the tree. Seeing his cousin doing it in a very orderly manner, he also learned from his father.
"Mom, good morning..." Fang Fang turned her head and saw Lin Yan coming out, and greeted her.
Lin Yan smiled and motioned for her to come over and help hold Fang Chang.
Fang Chang didn't recognize people very much, especially when his mother was right next to him. He would only ask Lin Yan for help when he just woke up or was about to fall asleep, or when he was not feeling well.
Fang Fang held her cousin and followed Lin Yan to the kitchen, watching her make breakfast for herself.
The three siblings have already gone to Boss Cui's place to eat. Today they had soy milk and fried dough sticks. As for the youngest dad, he went to the travel agency with the two uncles.
Xiao Xie came back from selling a round of eggs to replenish the stock, and turned in when he passed by the small side courtyard.
"Just eating?"
Lin Yan felt a little embarrassed. It was actually past nine o'clock. She had fed her son in the morning and took a nap with her son.
Fortunately, she lives in a separate courtyard, otherwise someone in the slum would definitely say that she is a lazy woman.
Xiao Xie said, "Well, you are blessed. What is there to be embarrassed about? However, you lived so well before and after giving birth, but now you look haggard. It seems that giving birth and raising a child is indeed a big loss."
She took Fang Chang from Fang Fang. It was obvious that she had something to say to the youngest mom, so Fang Fang went out.
Xiao Xie asked, "Hey, Lingzi has been living next door to us. Isn't she going home?"
She had taken a fancy to that room early in the morning and wanted to rent it and ask her sister to come. Working here is a blessing compared to staying at home.
Unfortunately, mother-in-law always disagrees. She says that since she is here, there is no need to spend that money. She said that it is only for food and accommodation, and it is not enough to do two sets of work a season.
Tsk, she really believed what her mother-in-law once said, that she always wants the best for them. She even thought about asking her for advice on how to make the neighbors in the compound turn a blind eye.
Now she is going to act first and ask for permission later, and bring the person here first. The 40 yuan she earns a month is enough for the two sisters to spend. She is spending her own money to hire someone to take care of her mother-in-law. Why does she have to get her mother-in-law's approval?
But, just when she was about to do this, Lingzi moved in next door. Teacher Fang's student just stayed for a few days. But who knows how long Lingzi will stay? Judging from her appearance, she buys some things from time to time to decorate, as if she is going to live there for a long time.
Lingzi's father was very fierce that night, and Xiao Xie didn't say that she wanted to rent the room. Moreover, he thought Lingzi would hide for two days, resolve the conflict with her family or reach an agreement, and then move back home to rent. After all, there is still an empty room in their house.
Lin Yan shook her head and said, "I don't know. But I don't think her parents will let her live alone outside for too long."
Now Lingzi doesn't go home for meals. She eats lunch and lunch with her colleagues from the travel agency, and she also eats breakfast at Boss Cui's place. It's convenient!
But if she eats like this, the monthly meal allowance of about 26 yuan will be gone. In addition, the travel agency is not responsible for breakfast, and she needs to pay for it herself. It will cost more than ten yuan a month. This is more expensive than eating at home. Add in the rent, and it will cost 40 yuan.
Xiao Xie said, "So I've always envied the girls in the city, the kind that can earn their own money and spend it on their own. I also hope that my sister can live such a life."
Lin Yan asked while flipping the poached eggs in the pot, "Your sister should be still young, right?"
Xiao Xie, she remembered, was seven or eight years younger than Teacher Gao. It was not long after she reached the marriageable age that she got the marriage certificate with him. She is only 19 years old now.
"Well, almost 17. But if I stay in the countryside, someone will come to introduce me to a partner soon. Generally, if the family agrees, they will prepare to get married after a period of dating. When the time comes, have a few more children, and at a young age, they will carry one on their backs and hold one to work."
If she hadn't been lucky enough to be introduced to the capital by the elders of the Gao family, she would probably have to live such a life now.
Lin Yan said, "Then you can discuss with Lingzi and see if the two girls can each have half a room?"
It's not easy to find another place that is so suitable and right next to your sister. Moreover, it was indeed Xiao Xie who said he wanted to rent it first. It's just that Aunt Gao stopped him and he didn't have time to implement it. Later, Mingche's students came and moved in first.
"Hmm. Look, Changchang is sniffing. Is he smelling something?"
Lin Yan scooped up the fried egg with fermented glutinous rice wine. "Maybe. Do you want some?"
"Am I going to keep your mouth shut?"
Lin Yan started eating directly at the small table in the kitchen. "If you need anything, just leave him to Yanyan or Fangfang." Yanyan
can be pushed in a stroller, and Fangfang can either hold him or push him.
"Okay, then you eat, I'll go back to get the eggs first." She is now wholesale eggs from Hu Yong or Zhu Dahai, whoever is more cost-effective. She
has to go back to see if there is anything going on with her mother-in-law, and then continue to sell eggs.
Alas, I heard that the travel agency is hiring again. She doesn't have a high school diploma, but she can accept a pay cut. Teacher Fang also said before that as long as the family members agree, it's fine.
Xiao Xie handed Changchang to Fangfang to hold, and Fang Jian took a folding fan and pinched it open with one hand, then folded it, and pinched it open again. This is Chu Xiangshuai's classic move. He saw folding fans for sale at a roadside stall, so he bought it with the pocket money given by his father.
They didn't have to pay for the trip to the capital. But everything they ate and used was paid for by their father. Grandma was in charge of the household supplies, and grandpa was in charge of the money. If grandpa didn't give them money, the children would definitely have no money.
However, last year, their father and dad had an argument, and he heard it from the side. Their parents didn't earn as much as their family of five spent. It was always their father who subsidized their siblings' tuition, and every time he went back, he would take them to make new clothes.
Their mother also told them to remember that their father was very good to them. Their mother was not bad either, at least she didn't care so much about money, and she wasn't mean to people. These were his mother's exact words.
But his father also said that life would get better after the harvest.
But it wouldn't be better than the days when their father's family had a TV, a washing machine, and they went out to eat meat every day. It seems that he really needs to study hard! Fang Jian really gained a lot of knowledge when he came to the capital this time.
Fang Fang saw that he was excited and encouraged him, "Brother, whether we can come to the capital to study depends entirely on you!"
When they come here, they have to pay high tuition fees every semester like Fang Tong. If the academic performance is not good, wouldn't it be a waste of money?
Fang Jian didn't dare to take on too much responsibility, and only said, "I will try my best. However, I feel that grandpa and grandma don't seem to count on me much. They count on Fang Kang."
"So you have to fight for yourself."
Changchang was attracted by the movement over there from his cousin's side. Leaning on his cousin, he kept staring at his cousin and the fan in his hand.
As soon as Fang Mingche came today, he told Lingzi, "Arrange someone to go to the post office and install the telephone as soon as possible."
Aren't they already affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and have a business license? That's very convenient.
Lingzi asked, "Is it because of me?" Fang
Mingche said, "It has something to do with it, but a few months of transition is good."
The initial installation fee for installing electricity is expensive, and using it for a few more months doesn't actually cost much. Since it's destined to be installed, it's okay to do it a few months earlier.
Lingzi will participate in the recruitment today. She is the first hurdle. After her screening, the leaders of the English and Japanese groups will select people. There are not many people now, and Teacher Fang is free during the summer vacation. He also needs to review it.
Fang Mingche didn't ask about Lingzi's family affairs. In fact, she had only moved out of her home for two or three days. But he guessed that Lao Zhou might be waiting for Sunday to solve the problem. By then, the three of them don't have to go to work. He might change his strategy. After all, his previous approach obviously didn't work.
Lingzi directly assigned the job of installing the telephone to Wei You. Wei You came in to find Fang Mingche to get the key, and prepared to go downstairs and get in the car to leave.
Fang Mingche drove here. If you drive to do this kind of thing, everything will go more smoothly. It costs only 80 or 90 cents per 100 kilometers, and you can use it wherever you need it for official business. He is not stingy in this regard.
As for Xiao Gang, Lingzi arranged for him to write a recruitment notice with a brush and post it on the bulletin board downstairs. Then he sat at the door and received the applicants.
"Only high school students! They need to look better."
Xiao Gang nodded, "Okay."
Han Mei and the administrative staff of the English group took the promotional brochure and chased Wei You downstairs, asking him to take them to Beijing Hotel to distribute flyers.
They didn't distribute them to everyone they met, because the hotel didn't allow it and it would annoy the guests. Instead, they sat on the sofa in the lobby and put up a small custom-made sign. If a customer was interested, they would introduce them and give them a flyer.
Han Mei really liked to do this, because it was a high-end place that she couldn't go to normally, and most of the people she met were foreign guests and overseas Chinese. That place was more luxurious than the Overseas Chinese Apartments.
Wei You sent them there first. When they passed by a scrap collection stall, he honked his horn as a greeting. They are from a brother company!
The other party was weighing cardboard. When he heard the horn, he looked up and nodded at them.
Tsk, this car belongs to them when they deliver goods every week. It's really enviable to drive out like this to do business. Speaking of it, it seems that the men and women in the travel agency are all learning to drive, and the scrap station is mainly based on tricycles.
Wei You drove them to the entrance of Beijing Hotel and dropped them off. "You can take a car when you go back. I have to go back quickly after doing business at the post office."
Han Mei nodded, "Okay."
In addition to travel agencies, they also want to promote and introduce handicrafts today. In addition to shipping them directly abroad, they can also sell them in China.
My brother-in-law also said that we should try our best to try Dashilan and Xidan to see if we can get a counter or stall, or just set up a car stall. The customer flow in these two places is also very large.
Now they also have relevant business licenses.
They have to rush back before noon and have lunch together. Otherwise, if we stay here, the cost is too high! Besides, we have our own work in the afternoon. We come here once a week to promote the event, and sometimes we may need to use foreign languages. Not every foreign guest can speak Chinese.
As soon as the recruitment is posted at the travel agency, some people come to sign up. Some others come here after hearing the news from the small side courtyard. They are high school students, and they don’t need to have a basic knowledge of driving or foreign languages. Of course, those with a basic knowledge will be given priority.
Master He, who takes photos of tourists in Tiananmen Square, is also familiar with Fang Mingche. Today,
he was invited to take a car to take photos of all the handicrafts. When he arrived, Lingzi came out and sat at the door (equivalent to the front desk). Let Xiao Gang take him in, and then be responsible for helping him.
Master He looked around the room and felt that Fang Mingche’s small office was the most suitable for shooting. The place was relatively spacious and the light was good. So he asked Xiao Gang to move all the things from the kitchen to him.
Lingzi said, "Be careful, don’t bump or touch anything."
We have to recruit people. The two tour guide groups went out, and Han Mei and the other two and Wei You also went out. Only she and Xiao Gang were left. Moving things is a purely miscellaneous job. Xiao Gang has the least experience, so it must be his job.
Xiao Gang ran back and forth, and was sweating at the end. Fang
Mingche crossed his arms and watched Master He take pictures, "You handed over the business of the square to your apprentice?"
"Yes. You have high requirements, and you set an upper limit on the film." Master He took pictures from different angles.
However, a job that uses several rolls of film at a time, and you have to develop more copies later, is considered a big business. After knowing each other for more than a year, his business has only expanded in quantity, but Fang Mingche's business has changed in quality.
Seeing Xiao Gang sweating, Fang Mingche said, "Go out and have a drink of water before moving."
"Oh, okay."
Master He asked, "Who is this?" He sounded concerned.
"Oh, my wife's cousin, he came here to work and study after the college entrance examination."
"Did he pass?"
"It's a little bit risky, maybe you have to repeat the year."
Master He said, "It's the first time, so it's good to have a little bit of risk. Nowadays, few people pass the exam in one try! Even if you need to take more exams, as long as you pass, you will have a golden road, like you. But you don't have to worry about your job now."
After finishing this work, Fang Mingche sent Master He out.
"I took two or three pictures of each, and I'll bring them back to you to pick the best ones and print them." Master He said.
The work here is available every once in a while, and he also attaches great importance to it.
"I may not be here in a few days, so you can come to find Gao Xiang."
When Fang Mingche is not here, Gao Xiang is usually arranged to come and take charge. After all, it's summer vacation, and Gao Xiang is free. But when he comes back, let Gao Xiang rest at home.
"Okay!"
Fang Mingche sent him to the elevator door. He posted the rental advertisement downstairs and at the door of the office, but there are really few houses in the Overseas Chinese Apartment. Now all he can do is wait!
After the elevator went down, he walked back. Lingzi arranged all the recruits to the conference room and asked them to go in and sit down to read the introduction of the travel agency. There are also handicrafts on sale in the custom-made window display.
Fang Mingche asked her, "Will there be a group interview later?"
"Yes, let them each give three minutes to introduce themselves. See if they speak clearly and if they have regular facial features. Isn't this what you, Teacher Fang, did when you first started recruiting?"
For Lingzi, this job is also familiar. The business has been expanding, and people have to be recruited from time to time.
Fang Mingche nodded, "You decide."
He sat down at Xiao Gang's desk, "Do you think you have learned anything in more than half a month?"
Xiao Gang hasn't received his salary yet. The salary for June is paid in July. He just came on July 10th.
Hearing his cousin's husband's question, he nodded, "Well, I can still learn a lot. The English used by travel agencies is also practical, which is better than just reading books."
"It's good to learn something, otherwise it would be a waste of time." Seeing that he was in good condition, Fang Mingche didn't ask more.
He looked at Wei You's desk, and he guessed that Wei You had been suffering recently. This was the case when he was waiting for the admission letter last year.
In fact, this young man is quite useful. But nowadays, it is generally believed that studying in colleges and universities is more promising than working for a private boss. If someone passes the exam, he certainly cannot block their future.
Once the car stall is settled, two more people will have to be sent to Dashilan and Xidan.
Fang Mingche hopes that even if he can't get a counter, he will openly set up a stall and not be evasive. Otherwise, people can go there by now.
With this calculation, the travel agency is afraid that there will be more than 20 people. Fortunately, it is actually affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, otherwise it will not withstand investigation.
After all, we have to be careful that Cao Ze will report and expose the employment of so many people. Now many things are done by feeling the way forward, and there are no relevant laws and regulations. But I am afraid that someone will take you seriously and have to put a scale on the plate.
Wei You was the first to come back. Let's go and ask about the situation today. See what procedures are required, and then come back to apply for the expenses. The key is that now there is only the advance payment sent back from Tokyo in the account, and the money before is used to prepare goods.
In addition to the goods shipped to Tokyo, some goods were also prepared for the stall. In addition, London also wanted to place an order. Therefore, the initial installation fee of 5,000 yuan may not be received directly.
He reported the situation to Lingzi while she came out to pour hot water. His direct supervisor is Lingzi.
Lingzi said, "Well, I remember it seems to be the same situation. I will ask Teacher Fang later when the 5,000 yuan can be allocated."
Teacher Gao did not come today, and it was obvious that he went to ask first today.
Then Han Mei and the other two came back, and they were very happy. They also opened the shop today, and there were foreign guests who wanted to buy.
They brought some simple and portable samples today. Now give the number to Wei You, he will register it and drive it over in the afternoon.
Hearing that Master He has come to take pictures, and they can order color albums in a few days, Han Mei and the other two are very happy. This is more convenient, and they can just bring the number back directly.
Lingzi said, "Selling things is a side job, but you should mainly go to publicize and promote the travel agency."
You should go to Tokyo, London and other places to publicize and promote, and you must not miss places like Beijing Hotel where foreign guests gather. These people are already in the capital, and if they can't go on a five-day tour, you should try to get them to participate in a one-day tour. Don't just sell things because you get commissions from selling things.
"Got it."
After a few days, recruitment, making color atlases and setting up stalls were all done.
Even if Wang Dexian went to run around, there was no ready-made counter. After all, other people's counters were already occupied, and it was a one-person-one-job thing. But you can set up two car stalls in a fixed location. You can make an advertising board on the car stall, and put an enlarged photo of the business license on it.
When he went to Dashilar to set up a car stall, Fang Mingche also went with him. After 11 months away from here, he is back!
This time, he is not relying on someone to set up a stall, but a dignified stall. Foreign guests and overseas Chinese who have always come to Dashilar sell intangible cultural heritage products. The products he sells are much richer than those of Lao Song's cooperative, and he also sells the excellent works of Lao Song and his group.
Yan Yan and Fang Jian, wearing conspicuous brother-sister outfits, are happy to help set up the stalls. Fang Fang followed them to Xidan, as it would be more festive to have children with them when opening a business.
Gao Xiang led the team to Xidan, and Wei You is currently in charge of the stalls on a daily basis.
Yan Yan is still sitting next to the stall, flipping the colorful flowers, changing a style every now and then. She vaguely remembers that the things she played with at the stall last year sold quite well.
Even Lin Yan brought Fang Chang with her, as he would come to visit Tiananmen Square every day anyway. Now he is lying in his mother's arms, staring at the bright flowers in his sister's hands without blinking.
Lin Yan said excitedly, "Mingche, can we continue to set up the big bowl tea stall?"
Fang Mingche said, "Do you want to?"
"Yes, it's my old business." He knows what to buy.
"That's fine."
Anyway, he sells intangible cultural heritage products here, and competes with Old Song and his unit. So it's okay to open another tea stall to have more competing businesses.
Lin Yan was really happy. Last year, the tea stall was lost, and she felt sad for a long time.
She said, "It seems that we have to compete with collective units again."
But don't worry, last year, their big bowl tea stall had the best business in the square. Well, because they won over the handicraft cooperative. Now it's the same, selling these things directly. It can also attract customers.
Indeed, as soon as they set up the stall and put the things out, people from Song Quan's stall came to look.
Some of the products inside are repeated, and their varieties are more complete and richer than theirs. There are also many handicrafts from other places, and even printed and dyed cloth can be sold.
"What do he, what do they mean? Isn't he selling abroad? Why is he setting up a stall in Dazhalan again?"
Fang Mingche purchases goods from the handicraft cooperative and is selective about the products. Not everyone's products are bought. He didn't buy most people's products, and these people are panicking now!
They knew how good Fang Mingche was at business. This would form competition with them, could their own sales be better than his?
Besides, everyone had an idea in mind. When selling things privately, the service attitude was very good in all aspects. Much better than those in collective units.
Song Quan didn't say anything. His bamboo woven zodiac animals were also being bought. Especially the bamboo woven dragon, he could only let a few apprentices weave the non-critical parts first. He was so busy all day long that he couldn't handle it all. His income doubled directly from the previous basis. It was also worry-free, without having to worry about so many administrative affairs.
There were other products available at Fang Mingche's stall, so it wasn't too stimulating. This was to increase their production.
Those who didn't sell products at Fang Mingche's stall looked at Song Quan, who had been the matchmaker before. Some people who were not selected had opinions about him.
But Song Quan argued, "They spend money to buy things, how can I force them to buy something? This is a big customer, not someone who depends on us to set up a stall."
"Then you introduce them to people from other places, not our products."
"I have recommended all the products of our cooperative, but they have the right to choose on their own. As for those from other places, they are units under the Ministry of Culture, and they will definitely not only sell things from the capital or our unit. They will sell things from all over the world."
However, the people he recommends must be people who have a relationship with his master or people he met at a meeting. Then through the channels of these people, more handicrafts from all over the country will be absorbed. After
these people find Song Quan's leaders, see if there is any way to think of it. Otherwise, they will definitely not be able to compete with Fang Mingche at the same price.
The leader spread his hands, "The photo of his business license is so big, can't you see it? If he is a self-employed person, we can directly squeeze him out. But he also has a unit, and he is affiliated with the Ministry of Culture. He is at a higher level than us!"
When he opened this stall today, not to mention Lin Yan, even Fang Mingche felt that he had let out the anger he had last year.
Yanyan happily raised her hand to attract customers, speaking simple English and Japanese alternately.
Fang Jian looked at his cousin, you are so amazing. You dare to talk directly to foreigners!
Japanese are better, after all, they look similar to us. His cousin even talked to people with different skin, hair and eyes, and she really sold a lot of things.
Yanyan happily took a dollar and said, "Brother, look, this is a tip for me." She just opened her trouser pocket and put it in!
"What is a tip?" Fang Jian was confused.
"It's a service fee given to me by the customer because he thinks my service is good."
Lin Yan looked at Yanyan, you didn't even ask, and you put it in yourself? Yanyan
noticed her mother's eyes, reached out to cover her trouser pocket and said, "It's for me."
Fang Mingche said, "Give it to her, give it to her."
Don't discourage her enthusiasm. Don't say it, if Yanyan goes into sales in the future, she should be okay. She has been influenced by it since she was a child and has practical training.
Lin Yan said, "You said that foreign exchange will definitely increase, so why not just leave it there?"
In fact, the exchange rate is indeed increasing, especially in the black market.
Fang Mingche leaned close to Lin Yan's ear and said, "She has nowhere to use it. Why don't you just not take her to the Friendship Store?"
Lin Yan suddenly realized that it was true.
The opening business today was quite good. Fang Chang felt sleepy on the way, so Fang Mingche drove them back home. He asked Yanyan and Fang Jian, "Are you going home?"
Han Ping is in charge of the stall here. He must be happy that Yanyan is a salesperson here.
"Yanyan, don't be in a hurry to go back. There may be foreign guests who will give you tips later."
Yanyan nodded, "Well, Dad, Mom, I'll help Uncle Han Ping sell for a while. Well begun is half done!"
Fang Mingche laughed, and then heard foreign tourists say in English that Yanyan was very lively and cute, and with curly hair she looked a bit like Shirley and Temple. He looked at Yanyan who was standing in the tricycle and selling things. She was indeed more lively and confident than in her previous life.
Fang Jian had no place to show his skills, so he went back with his uncle and aunt.
When Fang Fang came back with Gao Xiang and Wei You in the afternoon, Fang Jian asked her if she had received any tips.
It turned out that Fang Fang actually received some. Although she was not as lively as Yanyan, she was quiet and introduced things to people with a smile. Some overseas Chinese who went there to visit also gave her tips.
Fang Fang memorized all the product introductions very seriously. When she memorized them before, Fang Jian thought it was a waste of energy. It was just to sell something. But now that he saw his sister actually earning money in "Washington", he was really envious.
Fang Mingche said, "It's better to retreat and make a net than to envy the fish by the river. You two can follow me to set up the stall every day. If you boost sales, you can also get a separate salary. If you want to earn tips, learn from Yanyan."
Fang Jian said, "Really?"
"Have I lied to you about money?"
"No." Fang Jian's heart also became hot.
Yanyan was a little conflicted. She wanted to stay to earn tips and salary, but also wanted to go to Tokyo with me.
Lin Yan said, "This is probably the only chance to go to Tokyo this year. But as long as our stall is still there, you can go there every Sunday to work and study."
Yan Yan thought about it and nodded, "Okay."
Lin Yan asked Han Ping to write down the things he needed to prepare for the big bowl tea stall. Then she couldn't help but tell him what it was like when they set up a stall in Tiananmen Square last spring. Business was very good at the beginning!
Han Ping said, "Today, stalls are not allowed in Tiananmen Square. However, I am satisfied to be able to set up a stall only a few hundred meters away from Tiananmen Square."
He was not as good as Fang Mingcheng in learning to drive, so it would be good for him to be in charge of this stall now.
When Wang Dexian came over, Yanyan happily showed him the foreign exchange she had earned, "Uncle Wang, look, the tips I received today."
Wang Dexian raised his eyebrows, "Oh, there are still a few. It seems that your service is good! Well, I guess when the little one in our family knows about it, he will definitely ask to go."
"Yes, let Sister Qin Hua go to earn foreign exchange as well."
Fang Mingche also nodded, "Okay, it's not tiring for men and women to work together. Let her go with Fang Jian and Han Ping to Dashilar to set up a stall. It's not far anyway!"
Everyone was very happy at dinner that day. This is another way to make money! Anyway, if the travel agency is good, they will all be good.
To be honest, although Teacher Fang said before that private individuals may not be able to compete with state and collective units. But everyone still didn't have much confidence in their hearts.
Now it's good, there are more and more channels to make money. Not only do Tokyo and London have overseas offices, they are also selling handicrafts, and the scale of the travel agency is also gradually expanding.
Gao Xiang went back and deliberately told his mother about this.
"The travel agency is recruiting people now. I was the only one who worked with Fang Mingche from the beginning, so Xiao Xie had the opportunity to go in. Why don't you let her go and give the opportunity to other irrelevant people?"
Mother Gao hesitated and said, "Can she really make more than selling eggs?"
She thought it was good to sell eggs and take care of herself at the same time. As for letting her daughter-in-law's sister come, why should her daughter-in-law live such a good life?
However, it seems that it is better to let her daughter-in-law go than to give
the opportunity to outsiders. Gao Xiang said: "Lingzi's basic salary plus meal allowance, plus bonuses and dividends from the handicraft business, is more than one hundred yuan a month. Otherwise, why do you think she gave the opportunity to go to the United States to Yingzi? She refused to hand over 80% of her income, so why was Lao Zhou so furious? Xiao Xie certainly couldn't get as much as Lingzi at the beginning, but didn't Lingzi only get 24 in the first month?"
Mother Gao finally agreed. But, "Lingzi has moved next door."
Gao Xiang looked at Xiao Xie, "Xiao Xie also told me about this. However, Lao Zhou and his wife should make some moves this Sunday, so let's talk about it later."
He and Lingzi are neighbors and colleagues, so Xiao Xie asked him to talk about the room. His judgment is similar to Fang Mingche's. Lao Zhou has not said anything in the past few days, so he should wait until Sunday to completely resolve the issue. The couple also took advantage of these few days to discuss a countermeasure.
Mother Gao nodded, "That's fine."
As expected, Lao Zhou and his wife were no longer stubborn this time. After all, Lingzi had proved that she could live well with her salary even if she "rolled" out of the house.
The final solution was that Lingzi moved back home. She paid 20 yuan a month for food and 10 yuan a month. She would be paid
for the number of days she lived in the room. Xiao Xie then rented the room and asked her sister to come to the capital to take care of her mother-in-law instead of her, and she could continue to sell eggs.
Her sister took care of Mother Gao with food and accommodation, two new sets of clothes a season, and 15 yuan a month. Selling eggs can bring in 30 or 40 yuan a month, which the two sisters share.
Xiao Xie opened a savings account for her sister, "I'll save all the money for you later. You can do the same as me and send 10 yuan home every month."
Xiao Xie's name is actually quite nice, and it was chosen by the educated youth in the village at that time. Her name is Xie Ping, and her sister's name is Xie Ting.
(Xiao Xie was born in 1961, and there were educated youth who responded to the call and took the initiative to go to the countryside in 1958. For example, Fang Mingche's head of the department, Lao Cheng, was one of the earliest batches)
Gao Xiang had a good impression of this name when he first saw it. Then he saw her photo, and it was indeed worthy of this name. Otherwise, even if the family urgently needed such a person, there would be room for choice in the countryside.
Xie Ting, who was still a little rustic at the moment, looked at her sister's dress and nodded, "Sister, I will listen to you."
If it weren't for her sister getting her out of the countryside, how could she live in a courtyard house in the capital?
"Come on, I'll take you to the public toilet. You'll have to go there every day."
The key is that you have to empty the toilet early in the morning every day, and you may even need to empty it and wash it during the day. Her mother-in-law can only go to the bathroom at home. When
Xiao Xie ran into Aunt Yuan when she went out, she felt a little guilty. But Aunt Yuan just pretended not to see her and walked out.
It's the same old saying, relatives may come to any family. The old lady doesn't want to be disliked. And now the street office really doesn't pay much attention to this area. The people in the slum should not report it, so let's just let the people not report it and the officials not investigate it.
(End of this chapter)
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