"Boss lady, you are such a nice person. From now on, my husband and I will do our best to help you!"
Aunt Liao's eyes were red with emotion.
"Aunt Liao, your words are too polite. You took the initiative to help me share the burden. I am so happy!" Qin Man said with a smile.
"Then I'll go wash the dishes now while there are fewer people around!" The uncle rolled up his sleeves and went to the kitchen to wash the dishes.
Qin Man and Jiang Cong smiled at each other and began to prepare the ingredients for the afternoon.
Cut the mushrooms in half and string them together with a skewer. Cut the tofu into cubes, with three cubes on a string. Cut the konjac tofu into long, large pieces.
"The stock of sweet potato vermicelli and tapioca pearls is running low, so I have to buy some more to prepare. Almost everyone who comes to eat spicy hotpot will order it, especially the sweet potato vermicelli, which sells the best!"
Da Zhuang's mother came out of the warehouse, carrying dry powder and preparing to soak it in a bucket for sale in the afternoon.
I didn’t expect these noodles to sell so well. Originally there were ten bundles of each, but now only three bundles are left.
"Okay, I'll go find the supplier and get some more stock. The warehouse is big enough to store it!"
Qin Man was also thinking that since there were more people in the store now, she had to buy two more wooden sofas to put back, otherwise the children would have nowhere to rest after school.
At half past two, Qin Man pulled the rolling shutter down halfway, took a break for an hour and a half, and had lunch.
Everyone was extremely hungry, so Qin Man ordered a box lunch from a nearby fast food restaurant.
Aunt Liao went out and bought some steamed buns. Then she and the uncle each got a glass of water and started eating with the steamed buns.
Qin Man saw this and asked them why they didn't eat.
"Aunt Liao, you and uncle have been working all day. How can you replenish your energy without eating?"
The carbohydrates needed by the human body every day are essential. People in the south will feel weak if they don't eat for a day.
"It's okay, eating steamed buns is cheap and it guarantees you'll be full!" Aunt Liao explained with a smile, but her eyes revealed sadness.
Maybe it's because he's short of money! When Qin Man and Jiang Cong first came out, they were in the same situation. They had to count every penny they had, so she could empathize with him.
"Hubby, when you go get your lunch boxes, bring two for Aunt Liao and Uncle as well!"
Qin Man turned and said to Jiang Cong who was about to get his lunch box.
Jiang Cong smiled and said "OK".
"Boss lady, please don't do that. We'll just eat this. Don't waste your money. A box lunch is quite expensive!" Aunt Liao hurriedly tried to stop her. The boss lady had already helped her a lot, and it would be inappropriate for her to take advantage of her.
"It's okay, Aunt Liao. You came just in time today, otherwise I don't know how busy we would be!
How about this meal being my reward to you guys?"
There are more guests today than yesterday, and she is without Jiang Lian's help. If Uncle Liao and his wife had not arrived in time, she would definitely not be able to handle it.
"We'll just have the steamed buns, don't spend the money!" The uncle was too embarrassed to accept Qin Man's kindness.
"Okay, Aunt Liao, Uncle, don't refuse. My husband has already gone to buy it. We will all work together in the future, so we are colleagues. What's the big deal about eating a fast food meal? Just eat it. Only after eating a full meal can you have the energy to work in the afternoon, right?"
Things had come to this point, Aunt Liao couldn't refuse anymore, so she thanked Qin Man enthusiastically.
Dazhuang's mother also ate outside today. She told Aunt Liao that the store has a ready-made kitchen, so she can bring her own lunch in the morning and just heat it up at noon. There is also a refrigerator in summer, so the lunch boxes will not go bad if they are placed in the refrigerator. This way, it is economical and practical.
Jiang Cong brought back the rice, which consisted of two pork dishes and one vegetable dish. Uncle Liao and his wife ate it ravenously, looking like they hadn't had a full meal for a long time.
From the conversation, Qin Man learned that Uncle Liao and his wife had a child when they were old, but their son died of an acute illness when he was eight years old. The couple had no hope, so they went out to work. Two years ago, the uncle broke his leg while working on a construction site, and all their savings were spent on the hospital. They also sold the land in their hometown. After being discharged from the hospital, they took care of him for two years, all supported by Aunt Liao alone. She washed dishes and did odd jobs in a hotel, earning about 30 yuan a month, and rented a small single room for 5 yuan a month. The uncle also had to take medicine and eat, so there was basically nothing left. Later, the hotel thought she was too old and fired her. The couple had no source of income, and it was difficult to find a job. They had no land to farm, and they were at the end of their rope.
Fortunately, they met Qin Man, and their lives suddenly became more hopeful.
Sure enough, it is true that hemp ropes pick on the smallest details and misfortune picks on the poor.
Aunt Liao couldn't help shedding bitter tears when she talked about her experience. Qin Man was also moved and her nose felt sore.
I am old, childless, without a stable source of income, and I see no hope in life. It is really pitiful.
"Aunt Liao, you and uncle can rest assured to work for me from now on. If you have any difficulties, just tell us and we will do our best to help you!"
"Thank you so much, boss lady. You are really a living Bodhisattva!" Aunt Liao clasped her hands together, looking like she was praying to God. Qin Man couldn't help her.
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