After operating for a period of time, the snack stand has gained quite good reputation and popularity, and now I can easily earn five or six yuan a day.

It would be too difficult for them to give up their current stability and comfort and follow Shen Mingzhu to take risks.

Shen Mingzhu also knew that it was not an easy choice to make, and she did not expect the couple to give her an immediate answer.

"Brother, sister-in-law, please think about this carefully. It's okay if you don't want to. I understand..."

"Mingzhu, don't think about it. Chaobei and I are willing to work with you."

Du Juan's final statement surprised both the brother and sister.

Shen Mingzhu looked at Du Juan and said, "Sister-in-law, you don't have to rush to give me an answer. I still have some formalities to go through. It will probably take until August to finish everything."

Du Juan smiled and said, "Mingzhu, I believe you will not harm me and Chaobei. You came to us because you trust us. We are willing to fight with you. No matter how bad the situation is, it won't be worse than farming in the countryside, right?"

As to why she was willing to help Shen Chaobei and his wife, this sister-in-law was really a very wise and clear-headed person.

Shen Chaobei was still a little hesitant, but after hearing what his wife said, he suddenly understood.

I'll fight, at worst I can go home and farm! I won't starve to death.

The problem of manpower has basically been solved by half. It will not be too late to recruit other workers after finding a business location.

Next, Shen Mingzhu still had to sort out the venue, funds and procedures. There were so many things to do that it would definitely take at least ten days or half a month to finish.

She asked the couple to continue running the snack stand first, and when everything was ready on her end, the couple could come over and work together.

The next day, Shen Mingzhu went to the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China to inquire about the loan policy.

There are not only fewer bank branches in this era, but also even fewer windows. There are also no seats for customers to rest, so they can only wait in long queues.

Fortunately, Pei Ziheng also came with her, so she had someone to talk to and relieve her boredom.

Zhong Qing stepped into the bank and was about to go to the VIP room on the second floor, but when she saw a familiar face in the queue, she stopped.

"Ms. Zhong..."

Zhong Qing waved away the receptionist who had come downstairs to greet her, and walked unhurriedly to the side of Shen Mingzhu and her son.

From the moment Zhong Qing stepped into the bank, many people in the hall cast their eyes towards her. Shen Mingzhu also looked at Zhong Qing several times.

There is no other reason. Zhong Qing's dress, temperament and appearance make her look like a socialite from upper class society. She is the kind of elegant lady who would make you feel inferior and think of yourself as a country boy if you stand in front of her.

A stunning and special woman.

"Is this your son? He's so handsome."

Shen Mingzhu was confused by Zhong Qing's initiative to talk to her, but she still politely said thank you.

Zhong Qing looked at her, her light brown eyes floating with a friendly and soft light, "Do you believe in fate?"

Shen Mingzhu felt that this socialite might have something wrong with her brain.

Zhong Qing smiled, "I saw you a few days ago. You were talking to a woman at the entrance of the adult education school. I thought you were quite interesting. I was thinking at that time that if I met you again next time, I would definitely say hello to you. I didn't expect to meet you today."

It turned out that they were just onlookers watching her and Sun Feifei quarreling.

What’s the matter? Are you addicted to eating melons?

Shen Mingzhu complained in her heart but put on a polite yet awkward smile on her face.

Perhaps noticing Shen Mingzhu's aloofness and defensiveness, Zhong Qing looked at her watch and said with a smile, "I have something else to do. Let's talk next time. My last name is Zhong, and my given name is Qing. It's not the "qing" in "love at first sight", but the "qing" with a "cao" radical under it.

As she spoke, Zhong Qing glanced at the skirt Shen Mingzhu was wearing and smiled, "I don't know if it's because you always like to wear skirts with my name on them, but when I see you, I always feel like we've known each other for a long time."

"Next time we meet, tell me your name. Goodbye."

"Mom, this aunt is weird."

After watching Zhong Qing disappear around the corner of the stairs, Pei Ziheng tilted his pretty little face and spoke to Shen Mingzhu.

Shen Mingzhu agreed and thought that this woman might be mentally ill.

——

Half an hour later.

Shen Mingzhu was still waiting in line in the lobby on the first floor, while Zhong Qing had elegantly completed all the business with the help of a dedicated person.

"The lady in the blue skirt downstairs is my friend. No matter what business she is doing later, please give her a favor. I will personally call your president to explain it."

Hearing this, the specialist in charge of receiving Zhong Qing nodded hurriedly, "Don't worry, Miss Zhong, I will tell the front desk."

Seeing Zhong Qing being politely escorted out of the bank by the commissioner, Shen Mingzhu couldn't help but think that capitalism is good.

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Almost half an hour passed and it was finally Shen Mingzhu's turn.

"Hello, I would like to consult about self-employed loans..."

After she finished speaking, the receptionist said to wait a moment, then picked up the phone and dialed an internal number.

After a while, a man came down from the second floor and motioned Shen Mingzhu to follow him upstairs.

Shen Mingzhu recognized the other person as the specialist who had previously greeted and seen off the socialites.

When they got upstairs, even as a modern person, Shen Mingzhu couldn't help but sigh at the gap between the common people and the powerful.

The lobby downstairs is so empty and simple that there is not even a wooden stool. Upstairs, there are mahogany desks everywhere, with single leather sofa chairs, and a seating area by the window. The coffee table is filled with exquisite and delicious snacks and fruits. It is luxurious to the point of being inhumane.

Upon learning that Shen Mingzhu wanted to apply for a self-employed loan, the specialist told her in detail the required documents and information, and finally gave her a business card.

"Ms. Shen, if you have the information ready, just call me and make an appointment."

Things went so smoothly that Shen Mingzhu couldn't believe it. "Don't I need to apply for qualifications or background check or something? I can just come here and apply for a loan?"

"Yes, just bring the certificates and information I mentioned just now, and I can process the loan for you." The specialist replied with a smile.

After walking out of the bank, Shen Mingzhu was still in disbelief.

Is it so easy to borrow money these days?

However, Shen Mingzhu was in a good mood because she successfully solved the funding problem.

Just wait for the business license to be issued, and then you can go to the bank to apply for a loan.

——

"...I didn't expect Shen Mingzhu to be so vicious and sinister that she would use such a dirty trick to frame me..."

Although she successfully sowed discord between Xiang Ying and Shen Mingzhu, Sun Feifei still couldn't get over the fact that she was suspended from taking exams for three years, and wanted to teach Shen Mingzhu a lesson through other means.

But she couldn't figure out a solution after thinking about it for several days. Instead, she was harassed and molested by Chen Jianqiang from time to time, which made her very annoyed.

After much thought, she found Zhao Fang and wanted to use Zhao Fang to help her deal with Shen Mingzhu.

So as soon as they met, Sun Feifei started crying to Zhao Fang about what happened in the exam, confusing right and wrong.

Second update~