The publishing house arranged for someone from the newspaper to interview them. After the interview, the two sisters packed their bags and planned to return to Deyang for the Chinese New Year.
The Spring Festival travel rush at Beijing Railway Station is no joke. Dai Donglin helped the two sisters into the carriage, but before they could even stand properly, they were pushed out. He could only stand at the entrance of the train carriage and say a few words to them through the window.
"Don't talk to strangers."
“Send me a telegram when you get home.”
Chu Yu helplessly pulled his hand, "I know, I'll send you a telegram when we get back."
After the train started moving, Chu Xiang opened a bag full of snacks, looking extremely envious. "Sister, my brother-in-law is so thoughtful! He not only bought us a big bag of snacks, but also roast duck, Daoxiangcun pastries, Wuyutai tea, and Neiliansheng cloth shoes. He's so considerate! He hasn't even entered our home yet, and he's already so attentive to our family. No wonder you're so charming, sister."
Chu Yu smiled. Dai Donglin was indeed quite good to her, and she was also good to the Dai family. Not to mention the down jacket she gave Zhou Yun, the calligraphy book she gave Dai Xueyi was a genuine antique.
Dai Xueyi said he would return it to her after a few days, but Chu Yu definitely wouldn't accept it. Relationships require mutual commitment, and she and Dai Donglin were both steadfast enough, which was the most important thing.
The private room was a bit noisy, so Chu Yu closed her eyes to rest, thinking about making money.
The more than 20-hour journey seemed particularly arduous. The next morning, when Chu Yu got up, Chu Xiang had already packed her things. Shu Aiguo and Shu Hui came to the train station to pick her up. As soon as Chu Yu got off the train, they took her luggage.
Shu Aiguo smiled as he looked Chu Yu up and down. “Not bad, not bad. As expected of someone who went to university in Beijing, your demeanor is even better than when you left home. You’re dressed very fashionably. If I met you outside, I wouldn’t even recognize you.”
Shu Hui hasn't seen her daughter for six months.
Chu Yu would occasionally send a telegram back, and the mother and daughter could chat for a few words, but it was not as real as meeting in person. A mother worries when her son is far away. Shu Hui was afraid that her daughter would not have enough to eat and that she would be bullied by others outside.
Seeing her daughter return safely, she was relieved.
"Isn't it said that the environment in Beijing isn't good for health? Your skin is actually better than when you left home."
Chu Yu smiled. She didn't have acne, and the dry climate in the north didn't bother her; she just needed to moisturize.
Deng Fangping cooked chicken soup, stewed beef, and bought fish, hoping to nourish Chu Yu's body.
This time when I came back, not much had changed at home, but Chu Chu had grown a lot taller, Shu Lan was dressed more fashionably, and Chen Zhu Yu had lost a lot of weight.
After drinking a bowl of chicken soup, Chu Yu's stomach felt warm. Everything was fine in Beijing, except for the food. The original owner was from Deyang, and the food in Deyang suited her taste better.
After finishing her meal, Chu Yu took out the gifts she had brought for her family.
"This is what Dai Donglin brought for you."
Deng Fangping and Shu Aiguo were astonished by this generous gesture. "Xiao Dai is so thoughtful. These are all brand-name products, and they're not cheap, especially this tea."
Shu Hui felt that Dai Donglin was being too generous. Even if they were on good terms, they were not related, so she attributed the reason to Dai Donglin's personal relationship with Shu Aiguo.
Chu Yu smiled and distributed the gifts she had brought to everyone.
"Aunt, Mom, I bought you some gold jewelry."
Deng Fangping stared in disbelief as Chu Yu bought her a pair of gold bracelets, a gold necklace, and a pair of gold earrings.
Deng Fangping is not a vain person. She saves her money after she earns it and is reluctant to spend it, but she also envies people who wear jewelry.
Putting everything else aside, when you go to someone's wedding banquet, you're bound to run into fellow villagers. Wearing gold makes you look presentable and attractive, and everyone around you will envy you.
Although she had helped Chu Yu, Chu Yu had helped them make money, so ultimately she owed Chu Yu.
This girl actually thought of her; she bought it for Shu Hui, and even included it for herself.
Wearing a set of gold jewelry, Deng Fangping's eyes welled up with tears, and she couldn't stop smiling excitedly. "Things from Beijing are just different. The carvings on this bracelet and necklace are something we don't have here. Actually, my aunt cooks every day, so she doesn't need such expensive things."
Chu Yu smiled and put the bag on Shu Hui as well. "You can use these things as soon as you buy them. Just because we're selling roujiamo now doesn't mean we'll be selling roujiamo forever. I'll buy some for you while the Jin family's are cheap; it's like a form of savings."
No woman dislikes gold, and Deng Fangping was overjoyed, constantly touching the gold necklace and refusing to let go.
Chu Yu brought imported chocolates and candies for Chu Chu and Xiao Jiang, imported perfumes for Shu Lan and Chu Xiang, and a learning machine for Yun Yun.
Shulan took the perfume, sprayed it on, and said happily, "Chuyu, you've really broadened my horizons. I've never used perfume before in my life."
Chu Yu went to check on the situation of the garment factory. It was called a garment factory, but it was just a rented house behind the shop with dozens of sewing machines. The shop and the factory were only a few steps apart.
Shulan and Shen Zhuyu are capable of managing both the store and the garment factory. The garment factory can immediately make changes to any ideas the store may have, making them extremely efficient.
“We plan to open 50 stores this year, which will be a significant challenge for our management. I intend to implement a store manager system, where store managers will be responsible for managing the stores. Headquarters will regularly visit these stores to check inventory and accounts, and collect payments. This year, the stores in Beijing are on track, and I plan to have Fang Fang train the store managers next year, and then travel to different stores to provide hands-on training.”
Shulan and Shen Zhuyu had no objections. Chu Yu always made the decisions at the store, and since Chu Yu said she was confident in opening 50 stores, they would follow suit.
Given Mandarin's current situation, it would be very difficult for them to lose money. If they didn't lose money, the annual income from these 50 stores would be a considerable sum.
"Fortunately, you've trained Fang Fang and Chen Yun, two great generals. The female sales staff in the store were also trained by you. With a little more guidance, they can also be promoted on business trips like Fang Fang and help us manage the store," Shen Zhuyu said.
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