Chapter 62 New Store Opening

Zhao Qing's mother got angry again when she heard this: "What kind of work are you doing? You didn't even come back for such a big event as setting up a banquet for you. Are you really not going to come back in the future?"

Zhao Qing hummed and said, "I'm not going back."

Zhao Qing's mother was so angry that she stretched out her hand to hit her daughter's arm: "You are really rebellious. If you don't go back, where do you want to go?"

Zhao Qing stared into her eyes: "Anyway, I will get married in the end. It doesn't matter where I go, if I'm not a member of the Zhao family. Just think of me as marrying Shi Dafu last year. Or, do you have to pay for my tuition so that I can go to school?"

It is impossible to get tuition fees.

The Zhao family agreed to let their daughter go to college because they thought the child could earn money on her own and they would not have to pay for the expenses.

"You have money, so why do you need your family to pay for your tuition?"

Pu Xiang went to Xindian for a walk early in the morning, and heard these words as soon as she entered the door when she came back.

Thinking of that night when Zhao Qing was crying while eating noodles, a smile appeared on her face the moment Pu Xiang pushed the door open.

"Hey, this is Zhao Qing's mother. Congratulations! Your Zhao Qing is really promising. She studied while working and was admitted to university. Look at those people who sit in the classroom every day. They can't compare to her."

Pu Xiang looked particularly enthusiastic.

When Zhao Qing's mother was praised by her, she felt proud and embarrassed at the same time.

She was worried that her daughter would tell others about the quarrels at home.

But judging from Pu Xiang’s performance, it seems like she didn’t say anything?

"Thank you, thank you."

Zhao Qing's mother was a little at a loss.

Although she could easily say nasty things about her second marriage behind her back, but when she was really in person and saw that she was tall, had a good figure, and dressed fashionably, like those female stars on TV, she, a country girl wearing patched and tattered clothes, could not help but feel inferior.

She is a second marriage, but she is very capable. She does not rely on her husband or her parents' family. She opened her own shop. I heard that she also bought a storefront and a commercial house in the county.

This is not an ordinary person.

Thinking about Shi Dafu again, the Zhao family and his family almost became in-laws. She knew a little about the other family's original and subsequent affairs.

Even if she didn't ask specifically, others would tell her if they knew about it.

Pu Xiang's story spread throughout the village.

At first, some people said that she was mentally ill. Her life was good, but after two years, she opened a shop and bought a house, while Shi Dafu had a mistress, remarried, and had another mistress again.

It's a miserable life for such a capable woman to be with such an unworthy man.

Although there are still some people gossiping behind your back, saying that you can control a man if he behaves like a fool, but how can you get divorced?

Pu Xiang is such a capable woman, it is impossible that she can't even control her own man.

But in private, there are many people who are jealous.

Manage men?

Whose daughter-in-law has never managed her husband? How many of them are good at managing their husbands? Don't you know how tiring it is?

Look at them, how comfortable they are living now.

Pu Xiang waited for Zhao Qing's mother to answer, and immediately answered: "Auntie, why did you come to the county town today? Are you here to take Zhao Qing to buy things? Well, this is for shopping. Going to college is different from other places. You are not in the county town, and you can't come back if you have nothing to do. If you live on campus, you have to prepare a lot of things, pots and pans, quilts, and all kinds of daily necessities. Oh, and clothes for all seasons. In college, it is not like us in the countryside. If you sew and mend, you will be laughed at. Since you are here, why don't you buy clothes in the store first? We are all acquaintances, I will give you a discount."

As he spoke, he started taking clothes from the hangers, and took out clothes that were suitable for Zhao Qing's mother's age.

"Auntie, why don't you buy two sets for yourself? I can tell you're all about your children, but you don't even have a single nice piece of clothing. Now that your children are grown up, it's time for you to enjoy your life."

A few minutes later, Zhao Qing's mother fled.

The clothes in that store are so expensive, how can I afford them?

Zhao Qing breathed a sigh of relief only after everyone left.

"Thank you, Sister Xiangxiang."

Pu Xiang waved her hands and said, "Why are you being polite? I'm not just trying to help you. This is a potential customer."

Zhao Qing smiled. She was a little angry and upset at first, but now she felt better.

Pu Xiang returned to the counter, sat down and drank a sip of water: "By the way, do you have enough money for tuition and living expenses?"

Zhao Qing nodded: "It's enough for this semester."

People nowadays are thrifty, Zhao Qing is even more so, and basically doesn't spend much of the money he earns.

Pu Xiang hummed and said, "If you come back during the winter and summer vacations, I will give you a part-time job. If you don't have enough money, just call me. It will be like this for four years. When you have a job and earn money, I won't give you my money for free. I will lend it to you. You can pay me back when you make money."

One cannot live until one has nowhere to go.

Pu Xiang gave Zhao Qing a last resort.

Zhao Qing nodded desperately, her eyes a little red again.

"I will, Sister Xiangxiang, don't worry, I will study hard!"

Pu Xiang smiled gently: "I know you are working hard for your own future... Well, maybe in a year or two, I will open a store in Lin City. I guess you will be very busy then."

Zhao Qing was still moved, but her eyes suddenly widened.

"Going to Lin City to open a store?"

This is something I dare not even think about!

They, women from the countryside, can go to big cities to open shops and become bosses?

But on second thought, Zhao Qing felt that this was nothing.

She was able to get into school, and Pu Xiang was even better than her, so what was wrong with opening a store in Lin City?

That’s not a big deal!

Without looking back at the things at home, Zhao Qing looked forward and saw an infinite future.

Full of expectations.

Throughout the summer, the Zhao family came to visit Zhao Qing several times, but Zhao Qing never went back.

However, one of Zhao Qing's neighbors came to the county town and gossiped with Zhao Qing.

Even if she didn't go home, the family still held a college party without the main character... That means that no matter what Zhao Qing's attitude is, the Zhao family recognizes this daughter.

Zhao Qing found it ridiculous, and she gradually felt less concerned.

So be it, that's how her parents are anyway, she can only take care of herself.

By the end of August, Zhao Qing went to school with her bags.

Pu Xiang and Shi Wenya treated her to a meal and then sent her to the car.

Fortunately, the school was in Lin City. Pu Xiang went there to purchase supplies every week. She took turns taking Shi Wenya and Zhao Qing there, so it wasn't too unfamiliar a place.

When Zhao Qing arrived at the school, she found that she was adapting to school life better than expected. She didn't know whether it was because she was two years older than her classmates, or because she had been in the class for two years, or because she was not unfamiliar with Lin City.

After Zhao Qing went to school, Pu Xiang went to the school to see her. Seeing that she was doing well, she was completely relieved.

September.

Pu Xiang picked a good day to open the new store.

She gave up the lease of the men's clothing store, but she still retained the store next to the central building.

This is her old store and also her first store, so the feelings are different after all.

In addition, she had been getting along well with the store owner and his wife over the years, so she was not in a hurry to move.

"Third sister, congratulations. I heard that you bought the store yourself. You are really capable."

That day, Shi Hai, the former father-in-law, also showed up.

This was beyond Pu Xiang's expectations.

Good luck on the opening of the business. We should do everything for good luck. Pu Xiang would not want to chase people away in this situation.

When someone came, she would politely say "thank you".

But Shi Hai did not come alone, he brought his grandson Shi Jiajie with him.

Shi Jiajie hasn't seen his biological mother for about two years. When his parents divorced, he asked his father to change his mother to his favorite teacher Zhou.

As a result, his father did change his wife, but that person was not Teacher Zhou, but Lin Meihua.

Shi Jiajie didn't like Lin Meihua. The way that woman looked at him made him feel uncomfortable.

The woman doesn't like him.

Later, Shi Hai and his wife moved to the old house with Shi Jiajie. After the family was separated, Shi Jiajie had less contact with his father Shi Dafu.

Shi Jiajie still thinks his father is good, but his stepmother is not good.

In the past two years, Shi Jiajie has grown two years older and has become more sensible. Perhaps it is because his parents are divorced and he lives with his grandma, which has an impact on him and makes him more mature than children of the same age.

When he saw his biological mother Pu Xiang again, he felt strange. In his impression, his mother was just a rustic country woman.

All day long, he was either farming or feeding pigs, and he was dirty and smelly.

The woman in front of me was dressed very fashionably and had makeup on her face. I could see that she was wearing bright red lipstick. Her hair had grown longer and was curled into big waves.

She was very tall, and when she stood there, wearing a pair of high heels, she felt taller than his father.

As beautiful as a star on TV.

Shi Hai took Shi Jiajie's hand and shook it: "It's been a while since you last saw your mother, why don't you call someone?"

Shi Jiajie kept his mouth tightly shut and refused to call anyone.

Pu Xiang just glanced at her son indifferently. It had been a long time since they last saw him. He had grown a little taller.

He is still the child in her memory. No matter what she does, in her heart, her father is still the best.

He looks like his dad, both in body shape and appearance.

It is said that sons look like their mothers, but this mother and son are an exception.

Shi Hai shook his grandson's hand again, but Shi Jiajie still didn't call her mom. Pu Xiang felt relieved.

The child is always born by herself, and being a mother seems to be an instinct. He has to show her how miserable and pitiful he is, and she has to harden her heart.

This is good, it would be best if we don’t see each other anymore in the future.

"Uncle, I still have to entertain guests here, please do as you please."

When Pu Xiang saw an old customer coming in to show his support, he immediately greeted him with a smile.

Shi Hai, an old man, also felt uncomfortable in this clothing store which was stylishly decorated and full of young and feminine people.

He stood there for a while, and seeing that no one was going to greet him, he had to leave with his grandson.

"Why didn't you call mom just now? Didn't we agree on the way here that if you see your mom, you should call her?"

Shi Jiajie is still young, but he looks like an adult with his pouty face: "She is the one who wants a divorce. She doesn't want me, so I won't ask her to do it!"

Shi Hai: "She is also your mother. Have you seen this shop? It is owned by her. You are her only son. Isn't all the money she earns yours?"

Shi Hai paid some attention to Mo Yang and Pu Xiang after they got married. If Pu Xiang had another child, he would stop caring about them.

But these two people have never had children, so his grandson is Pu Xiang's only son. Seeing that her stores are opening more and more, the money she earns must be a lot, and it stands to reason that she should give it to his grandson.

Shi Hai thought that his grandson would listen to him, but Shi Jiajie said, "She is my only son. Even if I don't call her her, all her money is mine!"

This is indeed true.

Shi Hai thought so too, but he was an adult after all, and he thought more than a child. "Your mother is still young now, and she gave birth to the baby as soon as she said so. You still have to call her mother, understand?"