"If one doesn't work out, I'll try another. Since so many people appreciate my skills, there must be one I can work with."
"We'll start with consignment sales, supplying goods to department stores and supply and marketing cooperatives."
The number of customers in the compound is still relatively small. To attract a steady stream of customers, it is necessary to expand the market and customer base. Supplying goods to supply and marketing cooperatives and department stores is the best way.
"In addition to custom-made dresses, we also sell some crocheted items, hats, etc., which can be matched with clothes. Both adults and children can make them."
Once she got into the conversation, Xie Mingzhu simply couldn't stop.
"Just like Yingying said, word will spread from one to ten, from ten to a hundred, and everyone will know that our skills are good. With more people buying our products, we will earn more money."
"Once we've saved enough money, we might be able to open our own tailor shop and hire a few experienced tailors. I'll just need to provide the patterns and designs, and they can make the clothes, which will save us a lot of time."
"Once I've saved up some more money, I'll open another clothing store, making and selling clothes simultaneously. Besides custom-made items, I can also sell ready-made garments."
"At that time, I can just focus on designing styles and keeping an eye on the big picture, and the business will be able to operate smoothly."
At this point, Xie Mingzhu's eyes were filled with longing and anticipation.
"These ideas are indeed good, but clothing stores and tailor shops..."
Xie Wenyuan and Huang Meiling exchanged a glance, unsure whether they should speak.
After all, it was still a collective economy, and the stores selling clothes and shoes were all state-owned. Anyone who did business on their own was considered to be engaging in speculation and profiteering, which was not allowed.
Xie Mingzhu glanced at the worry in her parents' eyes and knew what they were thinking, so she smiled and waved her hand.
"Mom and Dad, don't worry. I have a feeling that as our country develops and gets better, it will definitely open up one day, and the wishes of us small business owners will also be fulfilled one day."
Speaking of these things, Xie Mingzhu's eyes lit up, filled with boundless hope for the future.
Seeing Xie Mingzhu's hard work and hope, he nodded repeatedly.
"Okay, then I wish our whole family all the best, and our country all the best!"
With a "clink," everyone clinked their glasses, their eyes filled with hope.
Fulfilling times always pass quickly.
Time flies by, and in the blink of an eye, more than half a month has passed.
Almost every day after Jiangjiang and Xiaoshitou finish their homework, the first thing they do is run out to play with Yangyang and Yueyue.
Xie Mingzhu would always make some dishes that children liked and invite them in to eat.
Over time, the two children became frequent visitors to the Xie family home, and the Xie family home was always bustling with activity every evening.
Knowing that her grandson had become so close to Yangyang and Yueyue recently and often ate at the Xie family's house, Xiaoshitou's maternal grandmother felt particularly embarrassed. So she would often make some steamed buns, rolls, and other pastries for Xiaoshitou to take over as a thank-you gift.
Little Stone placed the brown sugar buns, lotus root sandwiches, and radish rolls made by his grandmother on the table and immediately called his friends over to eat.
Yangyang, Yueyue, and Jiangjiang curiously came over, picked one up, and tasted it.
It was just out of curiosity, but after taking a bite, its little eyes lit up instantly.
The four children ate with great relish, one bite after another.
"This is so delicious! This white sugar bun is so sweet and soft, it smells like a marshmallow!"
After Yangyang finished speaking, Yueyue nodded vigorously in agreement.
"That's right! It tastes even better than what the cafeteria chef makes!"
"Little Stone, your grandma is amazing!"
The little stone held its chest high, looking exceptionally proud.
"Grandma said that if you like it, she'll make it for you often!"
Yangyang and Yueyue chewed while their little eyes narrowed into slits in enjoyment.
"Thank you, Grandma Stone!"
Shi Tou smiled, only then noticing that Jiang Jiang hadn't said anything.
He thought Jiangjiang wasn't used to the food, and curiously turned his head to take a look—
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