1980s: I was reborn after being scumbag to death

Chapter 138 Nothing to be afraid of
It costs twenty-five yuan to look after a yard for half a month!

Where can you find such a good job?

Although Zhou Yan has a skill, he doesn't have work every day. It's already very good if he can have work three or four times a month.

Moreover, he was following his master and not doing the work himself, so it was considered generous of his master if he could get two dollars for each work. Most of the time, he was just helping out and learning the skills from his master, and he didn't get any money at all.

Zhou Yan had not returned from the fields yet, and Zhou's mother readily agreed to the job. She then told Meng Shulan that the salary didn't need to be so high, and one or fifteen yuan a day would be enough.

One dollar a day, thirty dollars a month, in their minds this is already very good.

You know the noodle factory in town? There are people from their village working there. They only get 26 yuan a month and have to work on the assembly line every day. They can't stop working.

Zhou Yan just went to check on the yard and do some odd jobs. He could take a break when there was no work to do.

It is said to be guarding the house, but from another perspective, doesn’t it also provide food and accommodation?

Meng Shulan could see that Hu Bifang, her future mother-in-law, was okay. She looked a bit strong and was the one who made the decisions in the family, but she was not greedy.

Hu Bifang also said that there is no need for so much.

Given her relationship with Meng Shulan, it would be fine for Zhou Yan to go over and help, but since her mother-in-law was the one making the decisions at home, she didn't dare to tell anyone about these things.

Meng Shulan insisted on giving twenty-five and told him about the thieves who broke into their yard last night.

"My sister and I will be leaving in a couple of days. My mother will have to take care of the children and will sometimes return to the village. By then, Brother Zhou might be the only one in the yard. I'd like to ask him to ensure safety. He deserves the money."

The two sisters had discussed it last night.

Since their fabric supply has been made known, sales volume will definitely continue to decline if no new products are added.

During the half month they are away, it would be better to reduce the workload and only work the day shift.

Hearing that there was a thief in the store, and Meng Shulan kept insisting on doing so, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law didn't say anything. They just thought in their hearts that Zhou Yan should go over and do a good job, not sleep so deeply at night, get up and patrol a few times to ensure the safety of the store.

Soon, the eggs and brown sugar water in the kitchen were cooked.

While Meng Shulan was eating, Zhou Yan came back carrying a large tree stump and a hoe.

This man is still so dark. He only wears a single piece of clothing in the middle of winter and straw sandals on his feet. Just looking at his physique, you can tell that he is very strong and the type who can carry a lot of weight.

When he heard that they were going to see the yard and his mother and future daughter-in-law had agreed, Zhou Yan had no objection and even asked if they should leave now so that he could pack his things.

Meng Shulan smiled, "Not now. We'll go out the day after tomorrow. You can just go there before dark."

Meng Shulan told Zhou Yan the location of the store, and he nodded. He knew the cinema in the town.

After Meng Shulan finished her egg and sweet soup, she didn't stay long. She pushed the cart and prepared to go back.

Hu Bifang took off her apron and went out to see her off.

The two of them exchanged a few words as they walked out of the village.

When Hu Bifang heard that she was going to accompany her sister to Nancheng, she also asked about the tutoring at school.

Meng Shulan said: "If nothing unexpected happens, I should be able to get first place in this final exam."

She has read so many books in the past few months and has Gu Hansong's notes. She would feel embarrassed if she didn't get first place.

Hu Bifang smiled and nodded when she heard it. "That's fine. Be careful on the road."

"Yeah." Meng Shulan got on her bicycle and was about to leave, but then she thought for a moment and said to Hu Bifang, "By the way, if you have some free time during this holiday, you can take out your English book and review it. I have a feeling the trend might change next year, and English will probably account for a larger percentage of the general exam. I don't think it'll be much, but any score is better."

Hu Bifang was stunned when she heard this.

"Shulan, where did you hear this news?"

Meng Shulan: "I don't hear it, I just read the newspaper and listen to the radio, and I feel it myself."

Hu Bifang nodded, "Okay, I'll listen to you."

Meng Shulan has good grades and is about to be the top student in the grade. It’s right to listen to her.

……

When Meng Shulan returned to town, Meng Changli had already invited Shen Chengyuan over.

In the morning, the two sisters went their separate ways, Meng Shulan went to Zhou's house, and Meng Changli went to call Shen Chengyuan.

When Shen Chengyuan heard that the two sisters were going to Nancheng to look at goods and wanted him to come and be the store manager to manage the store's business, he agreed without saying a word.

He did not go with Brother Han when he went to South City this time. Firstly, he had to go there from time to time to take care of things in the city and contact people there. Secondly, he wanted to leave someone here so that if the Meng sisters had any difficulties, he could lend a hand.

Shen Chengyuan was very shocked and angry when he heard that there was a thief in the yard yesterday and the information on the cargo list was read.

When Meng Shulan came back, the two were writing big-character posters in the small office.

Shen Chengyuan said to Meng Shulan, "Sister Shulan, don't be afraid of those people, and don't reduce production. Once they get the fabric supply, let them take it. We will continue to produce at the same pace as before, and I will find someone to sell the finished goods.

Don't worry, you guys are also going the wholesale route, right? Now that you've made up your mind, don't waste time. It's the end of the year in the next two weeks, what a great opportunity! If you miss it, you'll have to wait until next year."

Shen Chengyuan was right. In the village, many families would buy a new set of clothes at this time of the year.

In fact, Meng Shulan was reluctant to leave these half months, but since the two of them had to leave, she thought there was nothing she could do.

Now Shen Chengyuan wants to help them take over this business, so let him do it.

Meng Shulan: "Okay, you decide. If this wholesale business can be successful, I'll give you a commission on all the goods sold."

Meng Changli also agreed. She also told Shen Chengyuan that as long as she could kill the company at the entrance of the town, she would be willing to give concessions on the price.

In the past, Meng Changli would not have been so bold.

She and her sister are not here, so the stall is handed over to Shen Chengyuan. Not only does he have to keep it running, but he also has to open up new markets. Since they are not here, there is no way to discuss anything, and the risk is actually very high.

But what happened last night made Meng Changli feel sick. She really didn't want to see that family showing off, so she didn't care about anything else.

Now that the decision has been made, just go for it. By then, the streets will be full of these goods, and it will depend on who can sell more.

That day, the two sisters discussed with Shen Chengyuan for most of the day and temporarily decided on the price and contract.

In the afternoon, He Jinqiu came over. When he heard that the company was going to switch to wholesale immediately, he thought about it and said nothing.

In He Jinqiu's mind, his eldest daughter has good skills in making clothes. She can make the same things to a level that others cannot reach. Even if this wholesale business fails, she can eventually open her own stall and do business.

As long as you learn the skills well, you will have the capital to start over again. There is nothing to be afraid of.

(End of this chapter)