At first, there weren't many customers, but she was willing to offer promotions, and the store was filled with a dazzling array of goods.
From dried fruits, pastries, and snacks to candies and even her baking failures, the low prices attracted many customers.
She not only failed to make any money in three days, but also lost money according to her estimates. However, she didn't care, because at least it proved that there were poor people in Hong Kong as well.
Even her failed attempts were in high demand, which shows that Hong Kong in the early 1980s was not a place where gold could be found everywhere.
From then on, she made it a habit to put out some scraps at the door every day to sell to people in need.
Because she was running the shop, she had a lot of time to learn baking every day, which led to a rapid improvement in her skills.
Although all raw materials can be obtained from the space, it is still necessary to purchase goods in order to cope with inspections from various departments.
To keep this store going, at least the security of the supply channels must be guaranteed.
She has no plans to buy a house in Hong Kong. During the day, she sells goods in this small shop, and at night she closes the shop and goes to rest.
She doesn't earn much each day, but it's enough for her to settle down here.
Of course, she kept her promise. After settling down, she would send daily necessities, school supplies, medicines, and other necessities to the family of four in the small fishing village from time to time to help them improve their lives.
She didn't leave her address because she didn't intend for them to come looking for her.
In the first month after opening the store, she took four days off and went directly to the port after closing the store.
Under the cover of darkness, they successfully made their way back to the other side. It is now October 1982, and street vendors can be seen everywhere in Guangzhou.
In most places, receipts are no longer required, which greatly facilitated her. With just one phone call, she was able to arrange a meeting with Tang Cuimei.
Heaven knows how excited Tang Cuimei was when she received her call; she almost tripped over her own leg when she stood up.
When the two sisters met in the park, they hugged each other tightly. "I knew you'd be alright."
She then inquired about her health, and Xiao Jiu waved her hand, "It should be fine, luckily you're in Guangzhou."
Tang Cuimei quietly recounted her experiences over the past few days and then sighed.
"Your husband is still waiting for you in Harbin! He even changed jobs for you and the child."
Who would have thought you'd show up here?
What are your plans? Should I tell him?
Zhong Xing and her man did not register their marriage. In those days, a ceremony was considered a marriage.
Although she could find a way to bring Zhou Yue to Hong Kong as well, the cost would be too high, especially since she hadn't yet accomplished what she wanted to do.
"If I wanted to go back, I would have gone back long ago, but given my current status, how can I go back?"
Upon learning that Xiao Jiu was planning to undergo plastic surgery, Tang Cuimei's heart tightened: "Does she really want to do this?"
Xiao Jiu sighed, "If we don't do this, we won't be able to cope. They'll treat me like a monster and study me."
While feeling sorry for her sister's plight, Tang Cuimei also lamented that her sister's career, which she had worked so hard for most of her life, had been wasted.
"Perhaps you can start over in Hong Kong? Even if you can't go to a big hospital, you can at least go to a small hospital."
Otherwise, wouldn't all your medical skills be wasted? After all, doing business isn't a long-term solution.
Xiao Jiu shook his head. "There's no such thing as wasting time. I lived the first half of my life for the country, and now I should live the second half for myself."
She wasn't as great as Tang Cuimei, who dedicated her life to the study of medicine.
The two people followed different paths. She dedicated herself to medical research and had a smooth and successful life, making her a true winner in life.
Because she went to military school, she embarked on a completely different life. If it weren't for the protection of the space, she would have died long ago.
Therefore, she did not intend to have any further involvement with medicine for the next thirty years.
Opening a shop now is just a way to keep myself busy and prevent me from overthinking.
"I'll go find them after I've changed my appearance. Don't tell anyone yet."
After the sisters separated, Xiao Jiu returned to Hong Kong, closing in the morning and opening from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day.
Aside from sleeping in late, I spent the morning visiting all the major hospitals in Hong Kong, asking around at cosmetic surgery clinics.
The cosmetic surgery industry was not well-developed in those days, and a slight oversight could lead to lifelong regrets.
Especially since she is not ugly, many doctors do not recommend that she have surgery on her face.
I don't understand why she's so obsessed with plastic surgery, and even wants to make herself uglier. Isn't that crazy?
Most people get plastic surgery to look prettier, but she went and made herself uglier; she's clearly ruining her reputation.
She was said to have been invited out, but in reality, she was kicked out. Some even thought she wasn't quite right in the head.
Xiao Jiu got angry and refused business that was offered to him. These people are the ones with problems in their brains, aren't they?
After several months of adjustment and communication, the doctor finally agreed to give her a face transplant, but she couldn't listen to her own wishes; she had to listen to the doctor.
"Your face definitely can't be fixed in one session; it will require multiple procedures. Besides money, it also takes a lot of time."
Xiao Jiu had no choice but to agree, exchanging gold bars for a large amount of Hong Kong dollars in advance to support the follow-up costs of the surgery.
From November 1982 to June 1983, for a period of eight months, she was either undergoing surgery or recuperating.
Needless to say, the cost was far beyond what an ordinary peasant woman could afford.
Unfortunately, she had nothing else but gold, and with these treasures, she finally completed her final surgery in June of 1983.
The moment the gauze was removed, everyone froze, staring at her, their minds filled with nothing but positive words like 'beautiful' and 'pretty'.
While marveling at his miraculous healing skills, the doctor didn't forget to hand her a mirror.
"I told you to listen to me, look how beautiful you are after the surgery!"
Your bone structure was already quite good; we only made minor modifications to your appearance.
The corners of her eyes were elongated, and her face shape was adjusted to become a small and delicate oval face, making her facial lines more soft and refined.
After being trimmed by the beautician, my teeth, which were originally a little uneven, became not only whiter but also much straighter.
"Is this considered localized cosmetic treatment?"
Unexpectedly, the change in face shape is comparable to a face transplant; the eyes are bigger, and the temperament has improved.
Compared to before, with a little makeup, this face is indeed hard to recognize.
Fortunately, they didn't work on my nose or chin. After nearly eight months of repeated modifications, it wasn't all for nothing.
Of course, the cost was also quite staggering, consuming a full three small yellow croakers.
She took out small yellow croakers from the Republican era.
According to the old-fashioned scale that weighs 16 liang to jin, one jin equals 500 grams, which is equal to 16 liang.
So one liang is 500 grams divided by 16, which equals 31.25 grams.
One tael of yellow croaker is 31.25 grams.
Her yellow croaker is of superior quality, and the purchase price in mainland China is 356 yuan per gram.
So, one small yellow croaker costs over 11,000 RMB, which is about 1,000 HKD, around 12,000.
Three small yellow croakers cost HK$36,000, which was a huge sum of money in the 1980s.
Her total medical expenses, including the cost of subsequent medications, amounted to approximately HK$30,000.
I got a face transplant for 30,000 yuan. It's expensive, but it's worth it!
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