The 26th day of the twelfth lunar month.
Adrian Cheng and Liu Shanshan pulled many strings and finally managed to remove the seal and open for business.
For this reason, they even set off a long string of firecrackers.
Unfortunately, due to the closure, the business suffered a significant blow, and sales were far lower than before.
The two men were so angry they almost vomited blood when they saw the bustling business across the street.
Looking at the abundance of goods in the shop, Liu Shanshan said angrily, "If it weren't for that guy surnamed Gu making us close for so many days, we would have sold almost all of these by now! Now look what's happened, we're just watching him line his pockets! If only..."
Zheng Zhigang, with scabbed wounds on his face and neck, puffed on his cigarette one after another. Amidst the billowing smoke, he shouted loudly with a gloomy expression, "Stop the damn dawdling! There's no such thing as 'if only I had known'!"
Liu Shanshan immediately flew into a rage, "What the hell are you yelling at me for? If you're so capable, go and fight them! If you hadn't acted impulsively and insisted on reporting them, would we be in this mess today?"
Adrian Cheng, who was initially furious and panting heavily, suddenly grinned crookedly.
"You think I, Adrian Cheng, am so easy to bully? I'm a local, no matter what! If I'm not doing well, the other side shouldn't be doing well either!"
Liu Shanshan was frightened by his fierceness. "What are you trying to do now? I was just saying that in anger. It's almost Chinese New Year, so just shut up!"
"I can do whatever I want, it's none of your business, you old hag!"
After shouting, Zheng Zhigang picked up his cotton-padded jacket and hat and left.
Liu Shanshan hurriedly chased after her.
As a result, shouting several times didn't work.
Adrian Cheng strode away without looking back.
Gu Wei brought Gu Hongjie over and happened to witness this scene.
His gaze shifted slightly as he looked at Zheng Zhigang's retreating figure and Liu Shanshan, who was stomping her feet in anger, a cold smile curling at the corner of his lips.
Liu Shanshan turned around and saw two figures, one tall and one short, standing at the doorway diagonally opposite.
She recognized Gu Wei at a glance, her face instantly turned ashen, she spat angrily on the ground, and then opened the door and went into the store.
When Gu Hongjie saw that the shop across the street had actually opened, and that the female owner was being so disgusting, he immediately pouted in displeasure.
"How can they be like this? They don't even think they did anything wrong! And they even resent you?"
Gu Wei patted Gu Hongjie on the shoulder, "There are plenty of people in the world who blame others when they are wrong, so it's not surprising at all. Okay, let's go in."
Gu Hongjie nodded, but he was pondering his words.
"Brother Gu, Xiao Jie, it's quite cold outside. Are you all chilled to the bone on your way here?"
Li Bin had just seen the God of Wealth and his companion arrive at the store, but he was busy collecting and giving change, so he didn't go out to greet them.
"It's alright, I'm wearing thick clothes, so I don't feel that cold."
As soon as Gu Wei entered the room, he was hit by a wave of heat, and he quickly took off his hat, scarf, and gloves.
Gu Hongjie moved almost in sync with him, even opening his down jacket wide.
The other three sales clerks also greeted and spoke to Gu Wei.
Everyone had their own thoughts about the reopening of the store across the street, but since there were still many customers in the store, no one said anything about it.
Gu Wei led Gu Hongjie to the small house in the corner.
The kang (heated brick bed) and the floor were very clean, and the goods on the iron shelves were neatly arranged.
"My Uncle Li and the others did a pretty good job cleaning up," Gu Hongjie commented.
Gu Wei ruffled his hair twice. "Compared to you?"
Gu Hongjie stuck out his tongue. "I can't compare to them now. But when I'm their age, I'll definitely be just as agile."
Gu Wei couldn't help but chuckle, and was about to speak.
At this moment, Li Bin came in carrying an account book and a crossbody bag.
"Brother Gu, these are the ones we sold in the last few days."
"good."
Gu Wei took it, sat down at the desk next to him, and casually flipped through the account book and the bundled money.
Li Bin took the opportunity to chat with Gu Hongjie.
Gu Hongjie brought a commemorative ticket to the Spring Festival Gala with him when he went out today, and happily shared it with Li Bin.
"Xiao Hang and the others happened to be in the provincial capital when they arrived, and they bought some and gave us a few tickets... We'll be drawing lots during the Spring Festival Gala, and the first prize is a Panda color TV!"
Li Bin chuckled and looked at the commemorative voucher in Gu Hongjie's hand. "Really? The prize for the Panda TV is huge! You should keep this voucher safe, just in case you win."
Gu Hongjie chuckled. "There's only one first prize in the whole country, how could anyone be that lucky? The other prizes are commemorative coins in gold, silver, bronze, and aluminum. I'd be perfectly content with just a silver or bronze coin; I haven't even dared to dream of gold. If someone were lucky enough to collect a whole set, that would be incredibly awesome."
Li Bin chimed in, "Yes, these are not easy to collect."
Gu Wei, who was counting the money, looked up at Gu Hongjie and made up his mind.
After reconciling the accounts and money, Li Bin took advantage of Gu Hongjie going to play at the counter to straighten his expression and whispered, "Brother Gu, the other side has reopened. Should we go ahead?"
Gu Wei hesitated for a moment, then said, "Let's proceed according to the original plan. Let's get the job done cleanly and efficiently."
Li Bin quickly assured him, "Don't worry, Brother Gu, I'll definitely make you satisfied."
Gu Wei nodded, indicating that he understood.
The two quickly went outside.
"I came here today to talk about the holiday."
Upon hearing that they had a holiday, Li Bin and his friends' eyes lit up.
"Brother Gu, how do you plan to place it?"
Although only Li Bin asked the question, everyone else stared at Gu Wei, their eyes asking the same question.
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