"But we are still short of 2,500 yuan. I am relieved to make money from you, but I have two children in school, so I have to save some money for food. Where can I get this money?"
Qin Man understood Meng Meng's concerns and had thought of solutions for them.
"I've thought about it for you. It's very simple. Go get a loan and pay it back in 24 installments of 2,500 yuan. With the interest, it's just over 100 yuan a month. It's enough for my eldest brother's salary. Sister-in-law, you can quit your job at the electronics store. In the future, I'll pay you a salary every month when you work at the new store to cover the family's daily expenses.
Then call Xiaolian over to work with you. You see, our father will also come to the city next year. We should be together as a family here. Don’t be divided. It’s not appropriate to leave my little sister alone in my hometown!"
"You're right, a family should be well-organized. My younger sister is young and naive, so she was deceived. I believe that after such a long time, she should have figured it out!
But, Manman, is the loan you mentioned reliable? I have never understood it. What if I can’t pay it back when the time comes? "
Mengmeng has a typical woman's perspective, and she thinks twice before doing anything.
"Don't worry, sister-in-law, can I ask you to work with me on such an unreliable matter?
This is all money lent to you by a legitimate bank, not the kind of high-interest loan without a guarantee. You are right to listen to me. Yuanyuan and Xiaoyi will go to junior high school and high school in the future, and they will have to spend money. One of them will get married, and the other will get married. You have to prepare the dowry. Will your daughter-in-law rent a house with you? If you don’t save some money, how can you buy a house in the future?”
It would be great if everyone had Qin Man’s enlightenment.
Meng Meng listened and thought it made a lot of sense. The more she talked, the more excited she became. ..
She had never thought about changing from an employee to a boss. It was all because Qin Man always cared about them, her brothers and sisters!
"How do I get this loan? Can you teach me?"
"Of course you can. It's very simple. It's still early. Do you want me to take you to see the store?" Qin Man suggested.
"Okay, let's go check it out!"
Mengmeng gets excited when she thinks about becoming a boss.
"It's only seven stops away from where you're renting a house. There's a direct bus every morning, so it'll be very convenient for you to go to work in the future!"
The two of them walked and talked along the way, and Qin Man settled the bill by the way.
Sister Mengmeng was afraid of wasting food, so she packed up the snacks on the table and took them back for the children.
After returning home, Meng Meng told Jiang Cheng that Qin Man wanted to chat with her. Jiang Cheng was very happy after hearing it.
"Meng Meng, my sister-in-law is willing to take us to do business and make money together. We can't let her down. You have to take good care of the store in the future and try not to let her worry!"
"I will, don't worry. I went to the store today and it's very spacious. There are a lot of people there, all carrying large and small bags to buy goods. Business will definitely be packed!"
Both husband and wife were extremely excited, and Yuanyuan and Xiaoyi were also happy listening to them.
The children are on winter vacation, and Jiang Cong is also on winter vacation, so he can stay at home and write with peace of mind. In about ten days it will be New Year's Eve, and this will be Qin Man's third year in this era.
After a few days, we packed up and prepared to go home for the New Year. We had sent 500 yuan back home and built three new rooms at home. This time, we wouldn't have to sleep in a crowded place when we go back.
Jiang Cong finished the final work on the last few chapters and submitted the manuscript before going home.
"Very good, Mr. Jiang. Your book has received good response in other places. I will distribute it to all parts of the province after the New Year. I wish you a successful sale in advance!"
Editor-in-Chief Lin shook hands with Jiang Cong. Over the past few years, the two have had a very pleasant cooperation, and Jiang Cong has created a very rich daily income for the publishing house!
"I still have to thank you for giving me the opportunity. Otherwise, I might not have achieved what I have now. As a thank you, I should treat you to a meal!"
Jiang Cong has said several times that he wants to invite Editor-in-Chief Lin to dinner, but Editor-in-Chief Lin is too busy and he never has the chance.
"To celebrate your completion, I have to have dinner with you. There's a nice western restaurant in the city. Do you want to go and try some Western food?"
It was just around the corner, and Chief Editor Lin had finally finished his work and had some time to go out for dinner.
"Of course, this meal is on me, let's go!"
The two of them got up and went out to eat. Editor-in-Chief Lin had his own car, so he drove directly to the Western restaurant.
"We should have some wine for this happy occasion, but I have to drive, so I won't drink wine with you. Just have some juice!"
"Of course, but it's up to you!"
Jiang Cong and Qin Man's family returned home on the 26th of the year. Eldest brother, sister-in-law and Jiang's mother went back several days earlier, and this time they also bought sleeper berths on the train.
We agreed that when we go back to celebrate the New Year, we will give our elder brother and his wife a good treat and let the villagers know that there is a new member in the Jiang family.
The auspicious day is set on the 29th day of the lunar year, when several tables are set up to entertain fellow villagers, elders and relatives.
Therefore, my eldest brother and his wife went back early to prepare, they had to buy groceries, buy vegetables, and even hire someone to cook.
The Jiang family has become wealthy, and they built a new house in their hometown so that they can come back and live there during the Chinese New Year. The whole family is settling down in the city.
Jiang Cong really married a good wife. He originally thought that she was a fool who would hold them back, but unexpectedly, she became the lucky star of the Jiang family and led them to become rich. They have opened restaurants and clothing stores, and are even preparing to open a second store.
As soon as the couple arrived with their child, they ran into Zhang Lanlan who was returning home with her husband and child.
She was holding a child of about one year old in her arms. She was obese and had a sallow complexion. The man next to her was also slovenly.
Zhang Lanlan saw Qin Man at a glance. Seeing her becoming more and more radiant and beautiful, she was so ashamed that she left in a hurry, holding her child, as if there was a ghost following her.
Qin Man and Jiang Cong looked at each other. Seeing her miserable appearance now, the things that happened in the past were not so disgusting anymore.
She thought, perhaps this was the greatest punishment for a woman!
She married a husband who made no progress, made herself slovenly, was tied down by the children, and had to deal with unreasonable parents-in-law. She could see at a glance how rotten her future would be, and she could only bow to fate for the rest of her life.
After walking a few steps, Jiang Lian came towards me. I haven't seen her for half a year, and she looked much more reserved.
In fact, she was in a hurry to run back at first because she didn't dare to face her brother and sister-in-law.
They reminded themselves countless times that it was their own disobedience that led to that situation.