Starting from a short stick, becoming the master of the universe

Chapter 20 An unexpected surprise
The door next door was ajar.

"Mrs. Chen, are you home?"

Jiang Cheng shouted loudly before he even reached the door.

"It's a small town. The door is not locked. Come in."

Mrs. Chen's voice was heard in the house.

Jiang Cheng pushed open the door and saw Mrs. Chen sitting behind the sewing machine, mending clothes.

The latter looked up and saw the two bags in Jiang's hands. He was stunned for a moment, "Xiaocheng, what are you doing?"

"Mrs. Chen, last time I had a fever, thanks to you for lending me money, you also treated me to a sumptuous meal that night. This time I came here to pay back the 300 yuan, and these are another thank you gift."

Jiang Cheng put the things on the table, then took out three hundred yuan from his pocket and put it next to it.

After understanding the situation, Mrs. Chen stood up immediately and said seriously, "You can keep the money and take the things back."

The two families are neighbors, and she knows the situation of Jiang Cheng's family very well.

Seeing Jiang Cheng do this, I was moved but also a little angry. Of course, I was more worried.

"Mrs. Chen..."

Jiang Cheng wanted to say something, but Mrs. Chen interrupted him.

"Either you leave the money and take the stuff, or you take both the money and the stuff."

Hearing the noise outside, Lin Yue lifted the curtain and walked out. She looked at the table, and when she saw the pork and eggs inside, her pupils suddenly lit up.

However, she didn't understand what was going on and didn't dare to say anything.

Jiang Cheng didn't expect things to turn out like this.

He definitely won't take the money with him.

But how should we keep these things?
Just as he was racking his brains to think of what to say, Mrs. Chen sighed and spoke.

"Xiao Cheng, if I'm not mistaken, you have at most 100 or 200 yuan on you. There are still ten days until the end of the month. Can you collect the stall fees and management fees that the Wild Wolf Gang wants to collect? If you don't pay the stall fees, you won't be able to do business on the street in the future. How will you get the money later?"

"I didn't intend to ask you for these three hundred yuan. Last time you mentioned paying it back, I thought you were joking. I didn't expect you to act so quickly. That's fine, but you also bought these things. It must have cost you nearly a hundred yuan, right?"

"Listen to Sister Chen and take the things back. You just recovered from a serious illness and need nutrition. Take the money back as well. After paying the stall fee and management fee for next month, return it to me when you have enough. If you can't get the money together by then, tell Sister Chen. Sister Chen can lend you some more."

After saying that, she sighed.

If Jiangcheng hadn't had that incident a few days ago, he wouldn't be in such a tight spot now.

But the moon waxes and wanes, and people are subject to misfortunes and blessings at any time. Who can predict such things for sure?

"Yes, Brother Jiang Cheng, please take the money and things back quickly."

After hearing what her mother said, Lin Yue also figured out what was going on and hurriedly tried to persuade her.

She was indeed tempted by the things on the table.

But she also understood Jiang Cheng's current situation.

Jiang Cheng was deeply moved when he heard this.

If the person who treats me best in this world is my grandmother, then the second best person to me is Mrs. Chen in front of me.

Not only that, she was also very thoughtful and described her current situation pretty accurately.

"Xiaocheng, be obedient and take the money and things back. I am very satisfied that you have this intention."

Mrs. Chen urged.

"Sister-in-law, I can take the things, but you should leave the money."

Jiang Cheng showed a bitter smile on his face, "If the money is not paid back quickly, I will feel uncomfortable."

Mrs. Chen's expression eased a little, and she nodded and said, "Okay, leave the money, and take the food back and keep it for yourself."

"it is good."

Jiang Cheng had no choice but to pick up the pound of meat and eggs he had brought. "Mrs. Chen, remember to count the money. I'll go back first, wash the sweet potatoes, and then go to the stall."

"Well, be careful on the road, especially when you come back at night, okay?"

"understood."

Watching Jiang Cheng leave and closing the door, Mrs. Chen sighed.

To save 3,000 yuan in ten days, let alone in Jiangcheng, 99% of the people in the slums can't do it.

She has already made up her mind and will go and ask at the end of the month how much is left.

……

The old man was surprised to see Jiang Cheng coming back with meat and eggs.

"Mrs. Chen refused to accept it."

Jiang Cheng recounted what had happened in detail.

"Mrs. Chen is a nice person."

The old man sighed.

"Grandma, when I get out later, you can take the things over and take a look. If Sister Chen is willing to take them, that's great. If not, forget it." Jiang Cheng said.

Having said that, he still felt that he would be rejected.

"Well, I'll try it later."

The old man agreed.

More than an hour later, Jiang Cheng finished his lunch and officially set up his stall.

Mrs. Chen was right. It was not an easy task to save up three thousand yuan in ten days. After all, if converted, it would be a monthly income of over ten thousand. This was not an easy task before the time travel, let alone in such a slum.

However, Jiang Cheng is also very confident in his current skills in roasting sweet potatoes.

Yesterday afternoon, my proficiency in roasting sweet potatoes had reached the mastery level. You know, the original body had been roasting sweet potatoes for almost ten years before he reached the proficient level.

As for the old man, his level is not as good as the original body.

He is now a master, and is one of the best in this street at roasting sweet potatoes.

Food is just like novels. If it is well written, people will pay for it.

With ten days left, it may not be impossible to save 3,000 yuan by selling sweet potatoes without stealing or robbing.

When he reached the street, Jiang Cheng walked towards his stall. He seemed to be a little late today. Lu Zicheng from next door arrived first and was talking to two customers in front of him.

Seeing Jiang Cheng coming over with a tricycle, Lu Zicheng pointed at him and said, "He's here."

The two customers turned around after hearing this, and when they saw Jiang Cheng, one of them's eyes suddenly lit up and said, "Boss, you're finally here. When I went back last night, I bought a roasted sweet potato from you. It tasted so good that it reminded me of my childhood, so I came again today and brought you a customer."

The man said, patting his companion on the shoulder.

The companion beside him looked skeptical.

Is it so mysterious?

Still remember your childhood?

But out of consideration for the relationship, it was difficult to refuse. Besides, he hadn't eaten roasted sweet potatoes for a long time, so it wouldn't be bad to try one occasionally.

The corner of Lu Zicheng's mouth also twitched.

The look he gave Jiang Cheng was a little sour.

After all, he had been here for nearly twenty minutes and had only sold a few starch sausages. Jiang Cheng hadn't arrived yet, but two customers came running over and were waiting.

Jiang Cheng was stunned for a moment, then reacted and said with a smile: "This big brother has good taste. My roasted sweet potatoes are made with a unique skill. They are the only ones on this street. However, I just opened the stall and the sweet potatoes have not been roasted yet. It will take a while. You two can come over later."

(End of this chapter)