The Grandmother in the Siheyuan

Chapter 241 Doing Big Things

Qin Huairu finally had a ten-year break from stress, but as soon as Banggeng came back from the countryside, she was immediately overwhelmed by the burden of life again.

Before, Banggeng would go out to do odd jobs, helping to carry things at the train station. Although he would sometimes cheat, at least he could make a living.

Now Banggeng comes home drunk every day and occasionally brings money home, sometimes dozens of dollars, sometimes just a few dollars. It definitely doesn't look like he earned that much by doing odd jobs outside.

Qin Huairu was still smart. She guessed that the money was probably not earned through good means. However, no matter how she tried to dissuade or scold him, Banggeng refused to listen and continued to do as he pleased.

Qin Huairu is not like her mother-in-law, who comes from the old society and has no concept of law in her mind. Her mother-in-law believes that as long as you have the ability, it doesn't matter whether you cheat, steal, or eat, drink, gamble, or smoke.

Ever since Qin Huairu thought her son was not on the right path, she had nightmares every night. In her dreams, she always saw Banggeng wearing a pair of silver bracelets and sitting behind an iron fence.

Every time Qin Huairu woke up from a dream at midnight, she was scared and broke into cold sweats, so she had been thinking recently that even if it cost money, she must find a proper job for Banggeng.

But now there are too many people who need to leave for work. Millions of educated young people who have returned to the city are being resettled, and there are countless high school and college students who are graduating. It is difficult to find a job.

Now seeing that Shazhu has set up a wonton stall and is making a lot of money, Qin Huairu wants to let Banggeng sell wontons as well.

Of course, she also knew that their Bang Geng looked down on such small vendors and felt it was a loss of face, but Qin Huairu was confident because it was really profitable. Although Bang Geng was face-conscious, it was more profitable.

Banggeng came home drunk again. Qin Huairu forced him to wash his face with cold water. The icy tap water made Banggeng shiver.

Bang Geng asked impatiently, "What are you doing? Are you crazy? Why are you not sleeping in the middle of the night?"

"Let me talk to you." Qin Huairu said bluntly, "Although I don't know what you are doing out there now, I know it won't end well. I don't want you to be put in jail one day and I have to deliver your bedding roll."

"What do you want?"

Banggeng is hanging out outside now, getting drunk every day, pretending to be a coward, and he doesn't have a good attitude towards his mother.

"Shazhu has a wonton stand at the entrance of the alley. I plan to ask him to teach you how to make wontons. Then you can set up a stand somewhere else."

Bang Geng sneered and said, "Me? Making wontons? Setting up a stall? I can't afford to lose face. I want to do something big."

"What big deal?" Qin Huairu shouted with a sullen face, "You're going to get yourself in jail sooner or later."

"You forced me to do that." Bang Geng said with a smile, "You are incompetent and can't even help me find a job. I don't care about the small jobs in the factory anymore. I want to do big things and make a lot of money."

"Wonton stalls have a bad reputation, but they do make a lot of money." Qin Huairu persuaded earnestly: "Shazhu should make at least 500 yuan a month, and he only sells for a few hours in the morning. If you set up a wonton stall all day long, you can at least make more than 1,000 yuan."

Bang Geng, who was still a little drunk just now, sobered up immediately when he heard that there was more than a thousand yuan. He had been a bully since he was a child. Now he was following others as a debt collector. Although he could make some money, he had at least been to junior high school and knew how to do things. In the end, he would definitely not end well.

If you can earn more than a thousand yuan a month without taking risks, only a fool would not do it. What's the point of reputation? Besides, what reputation does he have? He has been stinking for a long time. Now he is following the big brother, but he is like a clown.

Bang Geng thought about it and finally said, "If I can really make so much money, I can do it, but is Sha Zhu willing to teach you? You are a bit wishful thinking, right?"

"Today Yan Fugui wanted to ask Sha Zhu for help. Sha Zhu said that if he kowtowed to him three times, he would teach him the craft." Qin Huairu sighed and said, "Logically speaking, Sha Zhu is also your uncle. When the time comes, you kowtow to him three times, and we won't learn anything else but the skill of making wontons. Sha Zhu should agree. If not, Mom will pay for him to teach you."

Bang Geng nodded: "As long as I can really make money, I'd be willing to kowtow thirty times, not to mention three times."

People cannot teach people in any way, but things can teach people once.

Bang Geng didn’t have this awareness before. He always thought that God was the boss and he was the second. Now, after working in society for a few years and being beaten by reality again and again, he has begun to accept his fate.

"Don't go out and fool around these two days, and don't drink. I'll find a chance to have a good talk with Sha Zhu." Qin Huairu warned: "If you really have a skill, you won't have to worry about the future. It won't be difficult for you to find a wife then."

Speaking of his wife, Banggeng showed an obscene smile on his face. He thought of his eldest brother's mistress, who was so charming and seductive that he could smell her in his bones. Unfortunately, he was just a nobody and had no right to get his hands on her.

In their small group, anyone with ability can get the favor of that woman, except him. He only doesn't even get a good look from her. When he becomes rich, he will make that woman kneel down and serve him.

"have a rest."

Qin Huairu knew that her son had no good intentions, but as the child grew up, it was normal for him to think about certain things, and she couldn't say anything.

Qin Huairu advised: "It's just right, take advantage of these two days to concentrate on your studies. When Sha Zhu agrees, learn from him and don't go out and fool around anymore."

Liu Hua got up early and sat at Sha Zhu's stall eating wontons and fried cakes. Next to him was Liu Guodong from their family.

The boy was eating while complaining: "Uncle Zhuzi, your wontons are delicious, but with the fried cakes, it's a bit greasy. If you add some Sichuan pickles or some cold dishes to go with it, it will be more refreshing."

"You're quite good at eating." Sha Zhu said with a smile, "Want some kimchi? Wait, I'll get some for you when I get home."

Han Yufeng hadn't started work yet. She was helping out at the stall and said with a smile, "Zhu Zi, you continue making wontons. If you leave, the place will be bustling. The neighbors are all waiting for breakfast. I'll go get some kimchi for Guodong."

A young customer smiled and said, "Aunt He, that's right. I had a big drink last night and my stomach is empty. I'm just waiting to have a bowl of wontons. It's my turn soon. Uncle Sha has to go back to make kimchi, so I have to wait again. My stomach is about to rebel. Uncle Sha, please move faster. If you wait any longer, I'm afraid I will overturn your stall."

While making wontons, Sha Zhu joked, "How dare you to overturn my stall? Even your father didn't have the guts to do that."

(End of this chapter)