Zhang Yiming said with a smile, "I told you to take it, not for you. Why are you so excited? It's interest from a year's deposit. If you think Uncle Lin's family is good, you can give it to them. If not, you can keep it!"
"Then what about me...?"
Just as Zhuang Tunan hesitated, Lin Dongzhe said, "Take it, Brother Tunan. I'm doing this on behalf of my dad. Consider it my dowry money, and give it to you!"
Zhang Yiming patted Lin Dongzhe on the shoulder and said, "You're quite good at using someone else's talent to your advantage! In that sense, I've become your matchmaker with Xiaoting!"
Lin Dongzhe retorted, "Dream on! It's not your turn yet. It would be more like it if it were my auntie!"
"Okay, okay, I'll thank you on behalf of my mom! I even let her drink last night, but you're a bit unfair. You didn't tell me you opened a trading company. If your dad hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known at all. Were you afraid I wouldn't pay you?"
Lin Dongzhe blushed immediately when he saw that Zhang Yiming had hit the nail on the head. He lowered his head and said, "I didn't mean it that way. It's just that my business license is still a pro forma license. I haven't received the official one yet, and I'm afraid I won't be able to register. If I made a promise to you and it doesn't work out, I'll definitely give you a piece of my mind!"
Zhang Yiming pointed at Lin Dongzhe and said, "You! You're just making excuses! Alright, I'm not talking to you anymore, I have to move, I'm leaving."
As Lin Dongzhe watched Zhang Yiming leave, he noticed that his father was actually helping Zhang Yiming's family move boxes.
Zhuang Tunan said to Lin Dongzhe, "See? Even your dad is more righteous than you, knowing how to help each other in the neighborhood! I think you still need to improve!"
Lin Dongzhe said somewhat indignantly, "I'm just helping you watch the stall, aren't I?"
"Okay, watch the stall, watch the stall!"
At this moment, Song Ying walked over, looked at the two of them talking, and said, "What's wrong? Not having a good chat?"
Zhuang Tunan quickly replied, "No! Brother Yiming cleared out a space for you. How are you planning to decorate it?"
"What renovations? No renovations at all, just some cookware, tables, and chairs, and we'll open for business in three days!"
"So soon? Opening in three days!"
"That's right! Opening early means making money early! Investing too much is a waste!"
"Okay! I'll be waiting for your breakfast in three days!"
"Sure, sure! We'll provide plenty of food, and it's free!"
"That won't do, it would make me seem too shameless!"
"Did you eat less of my cooking when you were a kid? You can't expect me to eat you out of house and home!"
"Alright! I'll wait three more days and then have your breakfast!"
"Um!"
Three days later, in the early morning.
Zhang Min arranged the newspapers and magazines she had brought and was about to sit down to rest when Song Ying ran over and said to her, "Xiao Min, come on, here are some steamed buns I made, have a few!"
Zhang Min looked at the steamed buns that Song Ying handed her. They were not only big, but also white, and the aroma of meat could be smelled from afar.
Zhang Min said, "Auntie, how much are they? I'll pay you!"
Song Ying's face darkened, and she said, "Silly girl, what are you saying? Are you trying to embarrass me?"
"No, Auntie, you need flour, water, electricity, and labor to make steamed buns! It's only right that I give you money!"
"So, how much does Tu Nan pay you for all the hard work and help you every day?"
“That’s different. Tu Nan and I grew up together. He tutored me a lot when I was in school. This is me repaying his kindness. It’s what I should do!”
“I’ve watched you grow up and treated you like my own child. You think you can pay for a steamed bun? You’re underestimating your aunt. You’re allowed to be a Good Samaritan, but I’m not allowed to help Tu Nan. You need to understand the relationship between our family and Tu Nan’s family. Helping him is also helping our family. It’s only right that I give you a steamed bun!”
"Then, can I have one to try?"
"No, you have to eat everything I brought, or I won't be happy!"
"Okay! I'll eat a few more, alright, Auntie!"
"By the way, Xiaomin, after observing you these past few days, I've noticed you're always staring blankly at Tu Nan. Do you like Tu Nan?"
Zhang Min blushed, lowered her head, nodded, and said, "Yes, I really like Brother Tu Nan, but Tu Nan still treats me like a little sister. Maybe he only has Li Jia in his heart!"
"It's alright. After he finishes tending the stall, I'll talk to him and try to set you up with someone, okay?"
Zhang Min blushed and said, "Thank you, Auntie, you're so kind!"
"I'll get back to work now!"
"Then I wish you a grand opening and a prosperous business!"
After taking only two steps, Song Ying turned back to Zhang Min with a smile and said, "Thank you, Xiao Min!"
"Thank you for the steamed buns, Auntie!"
Just as Zhang Min opened her mouth to eat the steamed bun, she saw a truck stop in front of the kindergarten. Five burly men got out of the truck, first carrying down a plaque, and then unloading more than a dozen boxes of things.
As soon as the five workers finished moving the items, Zhou Chengzhi got out of the driver's seat and asked, "Are you all done moving?"
One of the workers said, "They've all been moved down, boss!"
"Alright, hang up the plaque for me!"
At this time, the plaque was still covered with a red cloth. Two workers, using two ladders at the entrance, hung the plaque on the lintel. Zhou Chengzhi checked whether it was upright or not, and it took a little while to hang it properly.
As soon as the plaque was placed in place, Zhou Chengzhi said, "Put the books on the bookshelf, and make sure they're neatly arranged!"
"Yes, boss!"
After arranging the workers, Zhou Chengzhi went into the kindergarten to call Wu Shanshan.
The five workers started setting up books and stereos, making a big fuss.
A short while later, Zhou Chengzhi put his arm around Wu Shanshan's waist and arrived at the kindergarten gate. Zhou Chengzhi asked Wu Shanshan, "When are we going to have the unveiling ceremony?"
Seeing that there were still few people on the street, Wu Shanshan said, "Let's wait a little longer! Once there are more people, we'll have already opened for business and unveiled the signboard."
As soon as Wu Shanshan finished speaking, a series of firecrackers went off.
It turned out that Song Ying's steamed bun shop had customers, which was considered auspicious for its grand opening, so Lin Wufeng lit firecrackers to celebrate!
Seeing that the other side had made a winning bet, Wu Shanshan got excited and said to Zhou Chengzhi, "Let's do it!"
So Zhou Chengzhi ordered people to start setting off firecrackers. Amid the sound of firecrackers, Zhou Chengzhi and Wu Shanshan each took a corner of the red cloth plaque, pulled it down, and the four characters "Shanshan Bookstore" appeared.
As soon as the unveiling ceremony was over, Zhou Chengzhi shouted, "Brothers, let's get this party started!"
As soon as Zhou Chengzhi shouted, the five workers who were helping to move the books instantly turned into a band, bringing out drums, guitars, and microphones.
One lead singer, two musicians, and two dancers. As soon as the music started, the lead singer took the microphone and sang: "Take away a fishing light, let it warm my eyes..."
The first thing he said was the most popular song from the Spring Festival Gala, Mao Ning's "The Sound of Waves Remains the Same".
The music naturally attracted early risers, and the place instantly became lively.
As soon as the song ended, the lead singer said, "Thank you for watching. Today is the opening day of our Shanshan Bookstore. We hope you will all support us and patronize our Shanshan Bookstore. Today, for our grand opening, all books are on special offer. Newspapers are half price, and magazines are reduced by one yuan from the original price. All martial arts novels and romance novels are only three yuan each. Welcome to purchase."
After the lead singer finished speaking, the music started again, and he sang another song, "Many Hands Make Light Work" by Fu Disheng.
It was only then that Zhang Min realized that a bookstore was opening across the street, and she had unknowingly gained a competitor.
Instantly, the steamed bun in her hand lost its appeal. Although she held it, she didn't take a bite. She was extremely anxious because today was the day she carried the most newspapers.
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