3. The fees charged to families of deaf and mute children are very low, only a symbolic fee of about 800 yuan per person per month, and the total income in a year is only over 100,000 yuan.
Therefore, most of those who come to the center are left-behind children whose parents are away from home for work, or those from low-income families.
Most of the children have lived in the center for several years or even more than ten years. For them, this place has become their home.
The expenses mainly include staff salaries and the children's food, clothing, housing and transportation. After all is said and done, the Children's Center can still have a surplus of about 100,000 to 200,000 yuan a year.
This part is also the annual income of Ruan Qingqing's family and her aunt's family, and they have to live.
Although it seems to be profitable, in a large city like Huaicheng, with today's consumption level, such income can only be considered average, and it will also fluctuate.
So Ruan Qingqing could actually understand why her uncle was so eager to sell the center as soon as her aunt died.
This job is complicated, troublesome, tiring, and requires great responsibility, but the earnings are low. Today, this large piece of real estate and storefronts, in a good location, have been sold for at least several million.
Once my uncle gets the money, the interest alone will be enough to support his daily life. If you do something else, such as buying a storefront and renting it out, you can live a very comfortable life.
The same goes for her. If she gets millions at once, her business will be much easier and she will have no worries.
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In the evening, Chen Muyun asked Ruan Qingqing to have dinner with him: "I'll take you to a good place today."
"Where?"
"My cousin opened a restaurant that has been very popular in Huaicheng in the past two years. It's hard to get in line. I asked him to reserve a seat with the best view for us."
The address Chen Muyun gave was by the river. It was shrouded in darkness, with fishing lights on the river. A two-story building stood quietly, with white walls and green tiles, and bright lights. It was unexpectedly simple and elegant. It was just past six o'clock, and the place was already full of people, and the waiting area at the door was also full.
As soon as Ruan Qingqing walked over, Chen Muyun stood up from a bench at the door, took her hand and walked in.
"Why haven't I heard you mention this restaurant before?" Ruan Qingqing asked.
"My dear, how long have you been here since you agreed to follow me? I didn't even have time to explain my life story. And I didn't expect that he could make the restaurant so popular."
Chen Muyun told the waiter the table number, and the waiter led the two of them directly to the innermost part of the second floor. It was indeed the best seat, a separate booth separated from other tables by a screen. It was quiet in the midst of noise, right by the river. The window faced the clear river water and the green mountains on the opposite bank. There was a solitary lamp on in the temple on the mountain, like a painting.
Chen Muyun: "How is it?"
"Very good! I like it very much."
"Order whatever you want to eat."
"You order it. I'm not familiar with it either."
Chen Muyun ordered a few dishes according to his cousin's previous recommendations. Ruan Qingqing held her chin and turned her head to look out the window. She felt that the scenery had a power that could calm people's hearts.
She even wanted to keep staring at him like this, even all night long. Although the person is upstairs, he seems to be in the middle of the river, on the top of the mountain, under the solitary lamp.
Seeing her lost in thought, the waiter smiled and said, "This seat is rarely used by customers. Our boss likes to sit here by himself and make a pot of tea."
Chen Muyun smiled: "Now that I'm here, my brother will naturally leave this seat to me."
He ordered the dishes and just handed the menu to the waiter when he heard footsteps approaching from behind the screen and a female voice faintly said, "Boss, your guests are here."
Ruan Qingqing heard a male voice and said "hmm" in a very low voice.
Chen Muyun: "My brother is here." He stood up.
Ruan Qingqing quickly stood up as well.
The man walked out from behind the screen. He was very tall, had a flat head, was big but thin. He was wearing a navy blue shirt, a white T-shirt underneath, and black trousers.
The light was pouring down from above his head, making his features very clear. He looked at Chen Muyun accurately, his clear eyes tinged with a smile: "Are you here?"
Ruan Qingqing looked at him, her mind had gone blank without her noticing. Is this the person? She wasn't sure, but even the voices were similar.
He just reappeared before her like that, after six years, without any warning, clearly and strangely.
Chen Muyun smiled, raised one hand, and shook hands with the man in the air: "Brother! Your store is really good. Let me introduce you, this is my girlfriend, Ruan Qingqing. Qingqing, this is my cousin Luo Pingjiang, he used to be a military policeman, and he made meritorious service in the army. Later, he retired and opened this store. He is his own boss, which is amazing."
Luo Pingjiang was still smiling so quietly, as if he had just noticed Ruan Qingqing standing beside him at this moment.
His eyes fell on her face, with a very quiet look, and he nodded to her: "Hello."
Chen Muyun didn't notice that Ruan Qingqing's face turned pale. She replied, "Hello."
Luo Pingjiang had looked away and continued talking to Chen Muyun.
"Have you ordered the food?"
"It's ready."
"Try all the dishes I recommended last time. This time, I'll treat you."
"That won't do, brother. You're also running a business. I'll pay for it myself. Besides, I'm treating my girlfriend."
"This is your first time bringing her here, so I can't ask you to pay. Okay, that's it."
"Okay, thank you brother, sit down and eat together."
"No, the store is busy and I have customers to serve, so I won't be a light bulb. Take your time eating, and call me if you need anything."
"Okay, then you go ahead and do your work. I'll come and have a drink with you later."
Luo Pingjiang smiled. He had distinct cheekbones and thin cheeks, and when he smiled, the lines on his face stretched out, giving him a bright look.
Only then did he look at Ruan Qingqing for the second time, as if just out of politeness, and said, "Qingqing, eat slowly, I'm leaving now."
Ruan Qingqing was still a little dazed and answered mechanically, "Thank you." She looked at him and quickly lowered her eyes.
He left and the waiter started serving the food.
His cousin, who was already considered the most important person in Huaicheng, was so kind to him. The restaurant also had a good atmosphere and each dish was delicious. Chen Muyun felt comfortable and relaxed. After eating for several bites, he realized that Ruan Qingqing had been silent.
"What's wrong? What are you thinking about?"
"nothing."
"Why are you distracted when there's nothing going on? Are you worried about something?"
"Really not." Ruan Qingqing paused and smiled, "I'm thinking about some things in the nursing home."
Chen Muyun understood. He actually felt that the job was tedious and tiring, thankless, and he didn't want to talk about it anymore. He said, "Don't think about it. Just do what you have to do. Try this dish. Is it delicious?"
“It’s delicious.”
“This one is good too.”
"Um."
Chen Muyun smiled and said, "Since you like it, we can come here often in the future. There will always be a seat. However, you can't ask my brother to eat for free anymore, but you can give me a discount."
Ruan Qingqing paused for a moment and didn't agree.
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