Start setting up a stall
In fact, Jian Yangping and his wife were very worried about how to make a living after moving to the north. Before coming to Shenzhen, both of them were working. His wife Su Qinxuan worked in the supply and marketing cooperative, and he was a technical backbone in the factory.
To outsiders, these conditions seem very promising, like a glittering golden rice bowl, so why did he quit his job?
The reason is a past event that is unknown to outsiders. Alas, it’s all tears if I talk too much about it.
In short, since the two have decided to go north to Shenzhen, it is to start a new life and no longer linger on the past.
Originally, the two of them planned to see if there were any factories hiring in Shenzhen, and then they would apply for the jobs and receive a salary every month. In this way, wouldn't their entire family's livelihood be taken care of?
The idea is beautiful, but the reality is cruel.
First of all, there are factories that are recruiting workers, but the conditions are harsh. Jian Yangping and Su Qinxuan are old, and many people shake their heads when they see them.
The second story was told by Jian Jianan. She was sitting on the bed, counting on her fingers, trying to convince her parents, "Mom and Dad, don't you want to start your own business? We've come to Shenzhen and are still struggling to work for others. Can't we start our own business?"
Jian Jianan's words really touched the hearts of the two. Now that the country has promulgated the policy of reform and opening up and encouraged entrepreneurship, there are small businessmen everywhere who make their own money. This was something that was unthinkable in the past, but now it is everywhere.
They also fantasize about being their own boss, responsible for their own profits and losses, and all the money they earn is theirs. They don’t have to endure any bullying and can just seize the opportunity and work hard. What a wonderful thing that is.
But they still have some small concerns.
Su Qinxuan answered her daughter's question with a wry smile: "Of course I have thought about it, but what kind of business can we start? Your father and I have worked in the factory for half our lives. We don't know how to do anything outside. It's unrealistic."
Jian Jianan was extremely surprised. She didn't expect that her mother, who she thought was omnipotent, would think of her like this.
She walked up to her mother and said solemnly, "Of course, Mom can make some food and sell it at the train station entrance."
Su Qinxuan was very hesitant. "Will this work? I only make some home-cooked dishes. Will anyone buy them?"
Jian Jianan was anxious: "Why not? Mom's cooking is the best in the world. Look at what we just ate. I think Mom's cooking skills are no worse than theirs. If you cook better than them, there will definitely be people buying it!"
Seeing that Su Qinxuan was a little hesitant, Jian Jianan struck while the iron was hot, "Mom and Dad, don't you want to be your own boss? Although there are some risks in running your own business, there is also a lot of room for development. Whatever money you make is yours, and you don't have to rely on others for support."
Jian Yangping retorted: "Whatever money you earn is yours, and conversely, whatever money you lose is also yours. There is no guarantee."
But to be honest, his daughter's words, "There's no need to rely on others to make a living," really hit the nail on the head.
What's more, in this new era, everything is possible and prosperous. Who doesn't want to let go and work hard to carve out a new world in the new era?
So, after being persuaded by their daughter Jian Jianan, the two adults became even more determined and immediately went out to buy a stroller to take home.
With the cart, everyone was smiling and kept praising how good and shiny it was.
However, Su Qinxuan was worried again, "What should I do?"
The two places are thousands of miles apart, with a strait running between them. Their food cultures are also very different. What should she do to have a market in Shenzhen?
This little question didn't bother Jian Jianan at all. "We can make some food from our hometown! Since we're all from Guangdong Province, if we like to eat it, others will like it too."
This certainly makes sense. In 1979, Hainan Island was just a city in Guangdong Province. Furthermore, the two places are separated by the sea, and their culinary customs are similar, so the locals have a good acceptance of Hainanese cuisine. The couple gradually figured this out, but their daughter Jian Jianan's ability to point it out right away is truly a gift.
This made Jian Yangping and his wife even more surprised at their daughter Jian Jianan's talent. They were both happy and sad. This sadness deepened when they looked at Jian Jiabei, who was just munching on the cakes.
Jian Yangping touched his eldest son's head and looked at the whorls on his thick hair. How come this child eats so much, but only grows in height but not in brains? Then he looked at Jian Jianan who was sitting next to Su Qinxuan and helping her organize the cart documents. He felt so disappointed that he wanted to slap Jian Jiabei.
Jian Jiabei was baffled by Jian Yangping's look, "Dad, what are you looking at me for?"
Jian Yangping said angrily, "It's nothing, just eat yours!"
After getting the OK, Jian Jiabei immediately continued to devote himself to the CD project.
Su Qinxuan was counting the accounts. They sold everything that could be sold at home in Hainan, and gave away those that could not be sold to relatives, friends, and neighbors. It could be said that they were fighting a desperate battle with all their belongings.
During this period, I spent a little on transportation, and today I spent a little on buying a cart. It is difficult to make money and the amount of money I earn is little. This money is spent really quickly.
Jian Jianan came to comfort her again, "It's a good thing, Mom. The more you spend, the more you earn. It's good to have a good life. You can only earn money by spending money."
Su Qinxuan laughed, "Where do you get so many crooked ideas?"
Jian Jianan shook his head and said, "I don't know either. Maybe it's just innate!"
After lunch, Su Qinxuan and Jian Yangping prepared to go out to prepare raw materials. They had just arrived and were unfamiliar with the place, so they needed to take a closer look at the surrounding environment.
Before leaving, the two adults told the children to stay in the room and to find the aunt at the front desk if they needed anything.
Jian Jianan and Jian Jiabei both agreed obediently.
After eating and drinking, Jian Jianan sat on the bed and imagined the future. "Brother, what do you think Mommy should do to get people to buy it?"
Jian Jiabei listed a series of dishes without a pause, "Roast suckling pig, pineapple duck, salt-baked cat's eye snails..."
Jian Jianan had to stop repeatedly, "It's what the customers like to eat, not what you like to eat."
Jian Jiabei pouted, "What's the difference between these two?"
Jian Jianan: "It's a huge difference." She tilted her head mischievously. "Actually, I think the station is very crowded. Every day, countless people like us come to Shenzhen from all over the country."
"Mom and Dad are still deciding where to set up our stall. Actually, I think we can set up our first stall at the train station. The station is crowded, so we'll have a lot of customers. Think about it, brother, when we first arrived a few days ago, we were starving. In the middle of the night, in the dark, we didn't have time to choose delicious food. We bought whatever we saw, as long as it was food?"
Jian Jiabei thought about it and realized that it was true.
He was very excited: "Then we'll tell our parents when they get home!"
The brother and sister chatted aimlessly in the room, imagining the future. When it was very late and they were both getting impatient, their parents finally came back.
Jian Yangping and Su Qinxuan came back with bags of things, looking very happy.
Jian Jianan rushed over first and found that his parents had bought a lot of food, including dry rice noodles, raw meat, peanuts, and all kinds of food were placed on the floor.
In addition to the ingredients, Jian Yangping and Su Qinxuan also purchased some necessary tools, such as a large bucket, which also cost a lot of money.
The remaining miscellaneous consumable parts were all handled by Jian Yangping alone. He seemed to have returned to his old days as a worker in the factory, and was very high-spirited.
The guesthouse they stayed in was on the first floor and came with a small courtyard. There was no extra charge for it and the price was the same as other rooms. Su Qinxuan believed that Jian Jianan's sweet smile and polite greeting played a huge role in this.
Seeing that all the raw materials had been purchased, Jian Jianan followed Su Qinxuan around, asking her questions like a follower. Su Qinxuan was distracted while answering her, but when she turned around, she accidentally almost stepped on her daughter and pushed her out angrily.
"You'll know once you see it. Don't ask any more questions. Be careful not to get hurt."
The four members of their family are busy working, everyone has their own tasks and they are very busy.
Jian Jianan occasionally takes a break, and when he looks back, he sees his whole family busy and full of energy towards their new goals, which makes him very happy.
Su Qinxuan and Jian Yangping plan to test the waters tomorrow by selling Hainan rice noodles, one of their local staple foods on Hainan Island.
Pastries are flashy, and perhaps people are not willing to spend money on them after weighing the pros and cons, but they will always be willing to spend money on staple foods, right?
When people just get off the train, hunger is their first reaction. At this time, driven by their hungry bodies, they are most likely to spend money to buy a bowl of food to soothe their stomachs.
Therefore, a bowl of hot rice noodles is the best choice.
But the choice of staple food is also very particular. Su Qinxuan has many specialties, but how do you choose from them?
It was my daughter who gave me inspiration: "Mom, just choose the one that most people like!"
Jian Jianan, the clever little boy, had long noticed his mother's inner uncertainty. The once heroic woman had become unconfident because she had come to a new place and was about to start a new job. Jian Jianan felt that the most urgent task was to help his mother regain her confidence.
Su Qinxuan murmured: "The one most people like?"
Jian Jianan answered happily: "Yes, yes! Most people like it! Your cooking skills are loved by everyone who has tasted it, and many people ask you for the recipe. Think about it, mom, we are all human beings. It doesn't make sense that if someone likes it tomorrow, someone else won't like it! As long as the price is reasonable, there will definitely be a lot of people who like it!"
When all the preparations were completed, the four of them breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, the task was accomplished.
Tomorrow is the day to set up the stall for business, success or failure depends on this!
The whole family looked at their belongings with a mixture of anticipation and worry.
At night, Su Qinxuan and Jian Yangping tossed and turned, unable to sleep. When Su Qinxuan turned over for the ninth time, she finally whispered to her husband, "Tell me, is our choice really the right one this time?"
Jian Yangping comforted his lover: "Since you have made your choice, you only need to look forward and not glorify the past."
Su Qinxuan finally closed her eyes: "Yes, you are right."
Upon hearing the news that reform and opening up encouraged economic development, he thought deeply for a few months and decided to leave his hometown and go north to Bao'an to look for other ways out.
Such a big choice would make even two adults in their sixties feel anxious, but in order to comfort their children, they could only keep it in their hearts and confide in them at night.
But what the husband said makes sense. Since you have already chosen a path, you should stick to it. There is always a way out. Can your family, who have hands and feet and are hardworking and capable, really starve to death?
The family of four had a good night's sleep and got up at four o'clock the next morning to get busy.
Put the cart in place, put the pots and pans on it, hang up the plastic bags and other things, and the family is ready to go.
Target - the open space at the train station.
The first day of setting up the stall, let’s get started!
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