Jiang Zhining recovered from her shock and politely declined: "Teacher Shen, you're too polite. It's just a small favor."
"Miss Jiang's small act of kindness is a blessing to us. My grandmother has always been in poor health, and this year she often couldn't eat. We were always worried that she wouldn't be able to bear it."
Listening to his words, Jiang Zhining smiled and said, "As for the old lady's condition, we can find a reliable Chinese medicine doctor to prescribe some Chinese medicine or dietary therapy to solve it."
"Yes, she doesn't like taking medicine because it's too bitter. I've already found a famous pastry chef and am thinking of making some more dishes to see if I can get her to eat more."
Jiang Zhining said sincerely: "With so many family members like you caring about her, the old lady's health will get better and better."
"Thank you. Please accept this gift as a token of my appreciation." Shen Xuesong continued.
Jiang Zhining shook her head and insisted, "I accept Mr. Shen's thanks, but I don't want this thank-you gift. The Shen family has also helped our hot pot restaurant a lot during this period of time, which is more than enough."
"But……"
"Teacher Shen, please don't say anything. It's my principle not to accept gifts casually." Jiang Zhining said jokingly, "Especially since I'm married, I might be misunderstood."
"It's really frustrating if friendly expressions between friends are misunderstood."
"Teacher Shen is not very worldly-wise and doesn't know that this kind of thing is very common. After all, there are gossipers everywhere." Jiang Zhining said politely, "Thank you, Teacher Shen."
Seeing that Jiang Zhining refused to accept anything, Shen Xuesong had to give up.
"Okay, can I treat Miss Jiang to dinner some other day?"
"Teacher Shen, please come and support us more often." Jiang Zhining did not refuse directly.
"Okay." Shen Xuesong nodded in agreement.
After chatting for a while, Jiang Zhining returned to the store.
Shen Xuesong looked at her back, but eventually turned his gaze away. He had wanted to ask about the dream, but he didn't know how to start.
In the store, Jiang Zhining was counting the bills.
I was shocked when I did the math. The revenue these days was very good. After deducting employee salaries and costs, I made four or five thousand in seven days.
"Business is really good during the Chinese New Year." Jiang Zhining said with emotion.
"Yes, our store has been doing booming business since the New Year. If this continues, Sister Zhining will be able to make a fortune." Li Li said enviously.
Jiang Zhining was less optimistic: "It's hard to say. It's already the first month of the lunar year, and in two or three months it will be the off-season for hot pot. It won't be easy to make the same profit as now."
Listening to her words, Li Li was worried: "That's right. Eating hot pot in hot weather means sweating all the time. Is this going to mean we have to close the store?"
Hearing that the store was closing, Li Furong hurried over and asked, "Are we closing the store?"
She didn't want to lose such a good job that she finally got it.
Jiang Zhining smiled lightly: "I have no plans to close the store, it's just that summer is not suitable for eating hot pot."
Especially in the 1980s, there was no air conditioning and no one could stand eating hot pot in the summer.
"What should we do then?" Li Furong asked worriedly.
Seeing their expressions, Jiang Zhining comforted them, "Don't worry, our store will not close. We can't make hot pot in the summer, but we can make barbecue."
"Barbecue?" they both said in unison.
Jiang Zhining nodded: "That's right, when the time comes, we just need to replace the pots in the store and we can do barbecue. Eating barbecue and drinking beer in the summer is also a hearty enjoyment."
Just now when she was chatting with Li Li, she thought of this. The store cannot be closed, but the barbecue business can be operated during limited hours.
When the barbecue market business gets going, it will be easier to expand the store.
Looking at her expression, Li Furong said with a smile, "Zhi Ning, you are so smart, you will definitely be able to do it."
Jiang Zhining smiled brightly: "I will prepare everything within these two months."
In the evening, Jiang Zhining returned home.
Song Yuzhou looked at her and said hoarsely, "Wife, I have to go on a mission next week."
Having gotten used to him going on missions so often, Jiang Zhining asked, "How long will it take?"
"At least one month, at most three months." Song Yuzhou answered truthfully.
Hearing this, Jiang Zhining took his hand, a smile flashing in her eyes: "Then I'll wait for you at home."
He held her face gently, caressing it softly with the pads of his thumbs.
"Okay." Although Song Yuzhou was reluctant to part with her, if he wanted to improve his status, he couldn't just stick to her.
He is responsible for her future.
"I have some time. I'm going to buy a down vest tomorrow. It will be very warm when worn under the military uniform." Jiang Zhining said with a smile.
Hearing this, Song Yuzhou shook his head: "No, down is too expensive, there is no need."
I only found out when I went to a department store some time ago that there are down jackets now, but they are very expensive, costing more than 50 yuan each.
For many families, they simply cannot afford it, so most of them wear cotton clothes.
Jiang Zhining pinched his cheek: "Although it's not cheap, it's nothing compared to your health. Besides, your wife can make money."
Song Yuzhou said proudly: "My wife is amazing."
"Will I feel any pressure now that I can make money? Someone with ulterior motives might say that you are a gigolo who relies on your wife for support." Jiang Zhining said so.
Although they are both strong and shining in their respective fields, some people can't help but say sour words about them.
"I'm not white, I'm quite dark." Song Yuzhou said in a low voice, "Besides, not all husbands can be supported by their wives. This is my luck."
As he spoke, Song Yuzhou raised his head, his brows etched with pride for Jiang Zhining. Jiang Zhining raised the corners of her mouth: "You are also very capable. Soldiers are there to protect their country, and they deserve our respect even more."
Without soldiers to protect her homeland, no matter how much money she makes, she will still be miserable in a turbulent era.
There were stars twinkling in Jiang Zhining's eyes, and Song Yuzhou could feel her pride from the bottom of her heart.
"I won't let you down." Song Yuzhou said seriously, "You still don't need a down vest. If you really want one, I like the cotton vest you made. It's warmer."
"Because I did it?" Jiang Zhining smiled.
"Yes." Song Yuzhou responded affirmatively.
Jiang Zhining was in a good mood: "Okay, I'll make the vest tomorrow. It's very easy to make a vest, it can be done in two or three days. By then, I'll stuff it with lots of cotton."
The cotton produced in the space is all high-quality organic cotton, and it also has a good warmth retention effect.
"Thank you for your hard work, my wife."
"You're welcome, my husband, the team leader." Jiang Zhining responded playfully.
Wanting to make a vest, Jiang Zhining went to the department store the next day to buy soft cotton fabric and prepared to make it at home.
Before going home, Jiang Zhining stopped by a hot pot restaurant.
As she was about to reach the store door, she saw some people looking at her, pointing and whispering.
Seeing this, Jiang Zhining was puzzled. Just as she was about to step into the store, the sound of discussions floated in.
"She is the ungrateful Jiang Zhining?"
"Yes, that's her. I can't believe she looks like a decent person, but behind the scenes she's such a piece of shit."
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