Xiong Qianqian stood up from the bed and began to show off her unique skills to Shumei. "Of course I can do it. Not only that, I'm an expert among experts. Who am I, Xiong Qianqian? As long as I make a move, I guarantee it will be a sensation, hehe!"
Indeed, Xiong Qianqian had a knack for learning the art. Despite being berated by her adoptive father, she secretly learned how to cut hair. She went from being completely clueless to expertly cutting hair in just six months.
After learning how to cut hair, she often went back to the orphanage to cut hair for children who had no relatives like herself.
Later, her adoptive father discovered that she was stealing the skills and beat her up severely. However, her adoptive father had to admit that she was indeed a gifted person and from then on he let her help in the store.
Later, my adoptive father lost the store in gambling, had his legs broken, and died of illness in bed.
At such a young age, she once again became an orphan and homeless. She began to wander around and was later sold. She was abused by others.
Others were desperate and trying every possible way to resist, but she was just making the best of it and did what those people wanted, staying in the nightclub to work and living a life of drunkenness and dreams.
If she hadn't had this experience, she would probably have stayed in that place until she was beaten to a pulp and had no reason to live anymore.
Looking at Xiong Qianqian's smug expression, Shumei asked doubtfully, "Can you really make money by opening a barber shop?"
Shumei didn't believe her. Xiong Qianqian was a little excited. She waved back and forth in front of Shumei and said firmly, "Yes, of course. My adoptive father does this. He lives a comfortable life. He eats meat every three days, drinks wine three times a day, and still has spare money to gamble."
"Really?"
"Really, more real than pearls."
While the two were talking, Shuangning had already eaten and drunk her fill and fell asleep in Shumei's arms. Shumei placed the child at the innermost part of the bed and covered her with a blanket.
She climbed down from the bed and while clearing the dishes on the table, she asked Xiong Qianqian, "It's going to cost a lot of money, right? But I'm broke now, so I can't help you with anything."
Xiong Qianqian took Shumei's hand and said, "Sister Shumei, you don't have to worry about this. I have some savings. Although it's not much, it's more than enough to run a barber shop. I will go back to the nightclub dormitory in the county tomorrow to get the money back."
Hearing Xiong Qianqian say that she wanted to go back to that place where tigers and wolves live, Shumei became anxious and looked at Xiong Qianqian with wide eyes, "What? You want to go back? Aren't you sending yourself back to the wolf's den? Will they let you back?"
"Sister Shumei, don't worry about me. They buy women's virginity. Once you've lost your virginity, they won't force you to stay or leave. I just didn't want to leave before, so it's okay. You go and rest! I'll wash the dishes, and I'll support your family together in the future."
After Shumei and Xiong Qianqian finished speaking, they walked out with the dishes in their hands. Shumei didn't even have the chance to thank her.
At night, the three of them squeezed into the small bed and slept together. Xiong Qianqian slept soundly, but Shumei tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.
The road ahead is bleak. Ji Zong, who she depended on for survival, is gone, leaving her alone in the world.
Although I was determined to support this family no matter what, I felt like a headless fly now, with no clear path ahead. I had no idea if I could make ends meet.
Just as she was lost in thought, a warm current interrupted her thoughts.
Oh my god! Little Shuangning wet the bed. A large patch of the sheets was soaked, and the water flowed down to Shumei's waist. Little Shuangning, on the other hand, kicked her legs twice and continued to sleep.
Shumei hurriedly changed Xiao Shuangning's wet pants, put her on her seat to sleep, and then she lay down on the wet spot and managed to sleep until dawn.
On the second day, Shumei cooked the leftover noodles from last night and called Wu Ju, Zhang Binglin, and Zhang Xiaoqin to have breakfast together. Then she borrowed a bicycle from Fu Jun's family and took Xiong Qianqian to the town.
At the bus station in town, Xiong Qianqian and Shumei said goodbye and set out on the road back to the county town.
Shumei carried her child on her back and began to inquire and ask in every store, determined to find a job that day.
Xiong Qianqian returned to her residence, found her passbook, said goodbye to her roommates, and returned to town that afternoon.
She was a man of action, quick to act. As soon as she returned to town, she began looking for vacant stores. At the time, many industries were still state-owned, and private businesses were struggling. She quickly found a vacant store and rented it at a reasonable price.
Shumei spent the whole day in the town, but couldn't find anything to do. It was really not easy to find a job in a small town. As the sun was about to set, Shumei went to the agreed place to wait for Xiong Qianqian to return.
Xiong Qianqian closed the door and arrived at the agreed place on time. She could finally live a normal life. Xiong Qianqian was very happy. Looking at Shumei from a distance, she waved loudly to Shumei, "Sister Shumei..."
"Qianqian, you're back? Is everything going well?"
"It went very smoothly. The shop has been rented. Come on, I'll take you to see it." Qianqian took the bicycle from Shumei and led Shumei towards the shop. "Sister Shumei, have you found a job?"
Shumei followed Xiong Qianqian dejectedly and walked side by side with her. After hearing what Xiong Qianqian said, she sighed and shook her head.
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