Chapter 22 Business Opening
"Uncle." Gu Qingshi was moved.
Bai Zhong coughed and said, "When your uncle buys you another Dacron shirt in the future, you should wear this one first."
"That's good, uncle."
Fashionable and good-looking 'Dacron' shirts were more expensive and not suitable for her work. After meeting her uncle, she kept saying that she was fine, but her uncle still saw her wearing old clothes that didn't fit her.
This heart is so precious.
"What's so expensive about it? It's just a piece of clothing. Aren't you going to set up a stall to sell things? Wearing new clothes will make you look more energetic, and no one will bully you. You can also wear it when you go to work in the future."
Clothes make the man, and saddles make the horse. He didn't want Gu Qingshi to be bullied again.
Although Bai Zhong didn't say it, Gu Qingshi could feel it, and for a moment, his heart felt soft and bitter.
This was the first new dress she had owned in many years.
Except for the white coat issued by the medical school, all her clothes were Duan Lingling's leftovers. Duan Lingling ate a lot and grew fast, but she was malnourished, thin, and grew slowly, so she had never worn clothes that fit her.
But even if they were old clothes, Duan Lingling deliberately damaged them and was unwilling to give them to her.
A few years ago, her uncle actually bought her new clothes, but when she put them on, Duan Lingling snatched them away.
Duan Lingling's clothes didn't fit her, but she refused to let Gu Qingshi wear them even if they didn't fit her. She later returned them to Gu Qingshi only after they were dirty and torn.
After many years, it was still her uncle who gave her new clothes.
Bai Zhong felt uncomfortable being looked at by Gu Qingshi, so he patted Bai Yang and changed the subject, "If you want to set up a stall, let your brother help you."
Bai Zhong was worried that someone would cause trouble for a little girl setting up a stall, so after much consideration, he decided to let Bai Yang do it.
Before coming here, I told Bai Yang to protect his sister, not to let her do heavy work, and not to let anyone bully her.
"Your brother is not good at studying, but he is good at cooking. He cooks all the meals at home, and he also helps in the kitchen when the village hosts guests."
Bai Yang felt embarrassed and said, "Dad." Nowadays, few men cook, but he really likes to cook and is responsible for all the meals at home.
Bai Zhong and Bai Yang both looked at Gu Qingshi, fearing that she would not agree, but Gu Qingshi nodded readily, "Okay."
She is alone and can only do so much, so it would be good for her cousins to help her. In the future, she will lead her uncle, aunt, cousins and other relatives to become rich together.
Bai Yang’s accommodation problem was a bit troublesome, and renting a place temporarily was not realistic. Fortunately, Gu Qingshi thought of a place to go in time - the neighbor’s grandma’s house.
During this period, Gu Qingshi often sent her some vegetables grown in the space. After eating them, the old lady felt much better and treated Gu Qingshi even better.
The things that Gu Qingshi had saved for setting up the stall were kept at her house. There was a room in her house that was just right for her cousin to live in.
Things were settled for the time being. Gu Qingshi settled his cousin down and made some preparations before returning to the Duan family.
After I got back, the first thing I did was try on the clothes and shoes I had bought so lovingly, and they both fit me perfectly.
However, when Gu Qingshi tried on clothes, he found that the buttons had been reinforced. This was the habit of his cousin Bai Xue.
So, this new clothes actually belongs to my cousin Bai Xue, which is why my cousin is still wearing old clothes when she goes to the city.
While looking at the shoes, Gu Qingshi thought of the patched shoes Bai Yang was wearing, and felt guilty again.
The next day, Gu Qingshi changed into a floral shirt and shoes, and went to the old lady's house next door at the agreed time before dawn, intending to meet Bai Yang to prepare for setting up the stall.
Unexpectedly, when Gu Qingshi arrived, Bai Yang was already busy, "Brother, why did you get up so early?"
"It's not that early. I just got up." Bai Yang was in high spirits, his eyes sparkling. "Qingshi, the pickled radish we made is ready. It's delicious."
Speaking of radishes, Bai Yang's saliva began to water unconsciously. The radishes that Qingshi brought yesterday were fresh and sweet, and were the most delicious radishes he had ever eaten.
Today's pickled radish is even more surprising. Bai Yang feels that business will not be bad thanks to these refreshing radishes.
"I think it will be delicious. I believe in my brother's cooking skills."
Bai Yang likes to cook. After his uncle passed away in his previous life, he went to work in a restaurant and it took him a long time to become a chef.
Because of his sensitive sense of taste, he was envied and his right thumb was cut off, and his life was full of thorns.
Looking at his cousin's still childish face, Gu Qingshi thought that in this life, he would definitely protect Bai Yang and help him avoid those setbacks.
At daybreak, Gu Qingshi and Bai Yang pushed a tattered cart and headed towards the county town.
The cart was one that the old lady had used before and had discarded. Bai Yang repaired it and continued to use it.
Because it was very heavy and difficult to push, Bai Yang did not let Gu Qingshi touch it. When it was dawn, they finally arrived at their destination.
There is only one vegetable market in Mingchang County, and there is a small market in front of the entrance. Many people set up stalls here, selling vegetables, eggs, duck eggs and chickens.
There are also food for sale, including steamed buns, grilled fish, and rice noodles.
This place is bumpy and not a good place, but it is very lively.
Many of the stalls were fixed, and Gu Qingshi and Bai Yang couldn't get a good stall, so they just stopped in an inconspicuous corner.
Without even taking a breath, he hurriedly unloaded the things from the cart.
There were two clay stoves, both wrapped with two circles of iron wire. They were almost discarded and were picked up by her to be repaired.
On one of them was an iron pot. It was an old-fashioned one, with a blackened exterior and two handles. One of the handles was broken, having been discarded by the restaurant owner.
On the other stove was a traditional old-fashioned earthenware pot, which was used by my grandmother in the past but was later put aside.
Most of them are recycled items. The newest ones are the folding table and folding chair given by my uncle.
After everything was set out, Gu Qingshi smiled and the stall opened for business.
Bai Yang added firewood and heated oil in the iron pot to make pot stickers. Gu Qingshi opened the lid of the earthenware pot and put the chopped vegetables in and stirred them. The aroma started to waft out as they were stirred, and it was very tempting.
"Girl, what's in this clay pot of yours?" The fragrance became stronger and stronger, and an uncle next to her couldn't help asking.
"It's fish fillet and vegetable porridge. It's delicious, nutritious and good for your health."
The fish were raised by Gu Qingshi in the space on a trial basis. They adapted well and grew very fast. After tasting them, I found that they were very delicious, with no fishy smell and just fresh taste.
Plus the vegetables are also grown in the space, so this pot of porridge is very delicious.
"It's fish porridge. It smells strange."
Several people nearby were tempted by the aroma, but were reluctant to leave. As they were hesitating, a big sister carrying a basket full of vegetables passed by and was attracted by the aroma and stopped.
"What is this? How do you sell it?"
Gu Qingshi quickly answered, and the eldest sister was a little dissatisfied, "Why is it one cent more expensive than other stores?"
After all that, the aroma made him hungry so he said, "Give me a bowl, I'll try it."
"Okay, please wait a moment." Gu Qingshi quickly prepared the porridge and placed it in front of his elder sister.
A full bowl of white and tender fish slices, green vegetables, and a little green onion garnish, it looks good and appetizing.
(End of this chapter)
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