1990s: Spring Water Family

Chapter 233: Opening a training course, the two best friends go into business together.
"Hey, hey."

Lin Xiyu slapped her forehead, a little annoyed: "You should have told me sooner if you had this idea. I was a bit rude to Li Liang at the gate just now. I hope it won't affect your relationship as a couple?"

"Will not"

Wu Meng was very touched: "What you said is exactly what I wanted to say, but I'm not good with words and couldn't say it. You said it for me, and I was very happy to hear it. I feel very relieved."

"As long as you don't blame me."

Lin Xiyu gave an awkward laugh: "I acted impulsively just now. I was so angry thinking about your mother-in-law yelling that she wanted to abort the child that I yelled at her. Looking back, I realize I went too far."

"I'm so grateful to you, how could I blame you?"

Wu Meng sincerely said, "You don't need to worry about this. Just consider it as me asking you to say it."

"Okay."

Lin Xiyu smiled with relief: "If there's anything you can't say in the future, just let me say it. I'll be your mouth."

"Uh-huh."

Wu Meng was amused and her eyes crinkled with laughter.

"So cute!"

Grandma Gu was quite thoughtful: "Don't blame me for being nosy, but you still need to think about your job. It's not as simple as it sounds if you want to have confidence in your husband's family. You still need to be capable and know how to make money."

"I see"

Wu Meng laughed and chimed in, "I was just thinking that I have to go out and find a job, I can't just stay at home doing nothing all the time, and Grandma said it for me first."

Take your time with the work, there's no rush.

Lin Xiyu hesitated, saying, "You're still pregnant. Let's talk about it after the baby is born."

"You're not in a hurry, but I am."

Wu Meng smiled bitterly: "All the money I saved in Shanghai went into the house. Liangzi has to pay the mortgage every month, so there's not much left. I don't want to rely on my family, so I have to go out and work."

“Mengmeng is an accountant, so she doesn’t have to do physical labor, and her pregnancy won’t be a problem.”

Grandma Gu saw it clearly: "It's just that jobs are hard to find. No employers are willing to hire pregnant women. After giving birth, they also need to take paid maternity leave. Private companies are full of shrewd people who know how to keep their accounts. Unless you are your own boss, you won't have so many concerns."

"Ugh."

Wu Meng knew perfectly well that what Granny Gu said was right. Her brows furrowed, and she sighed deeply.

"Becoming your own boss isn't impossible."

Lin Xiyu had a sudden inspiration and came up with an idea: "I have a good idea, I don't know if you're interested."

Wu Meng perked up: "What great idea is it? Tell me quickly!"

“I heard from Nana that it costs 600 yuan to take a course of English training outside of school.”

Lin Xiyu counted on her fingers: "Think about it, 600 per child, 6,000 for ten, 12,000 for twenty. If we can fill all the places, we can earn 12,000 yuan in just twelve days. And that's just for English. If we include other subjects, we'll make a fortune."

"Training courses are so profitable?"

Grandma Gu was extremely surprised: "When I was dancing, I heard other old ladies say that preschool education is popular now, and that it's all about not losing at the starting line. They also have grandchildren taking classes in training classes. I didn't pay attention when I heard it, but now that I think about it, it really is a good business opportunity."

“I also think that opening training classes is a good approach.”

Lin Xiyu nodded: "In the generation of only children, parents value their children very much. With only one child, who doesn't hope that their child will become successful and place all their expectations on this one child?"

"Uh-huh."

These words struck a chord with Wu Meng. She subconsciously touched her belly, her eyes filled with anticipation: "That's what I think too. We only have one daughter, and no matter how much it costs, we have to raise her well. We can't let anyone look down on her, especially my mother-in-law who prefers boys. We have to prove her wrong and make them understand the value of having a daughter."

"Those who give birth to daughters are generally similar; they all have the same idea as you."

Lin Xiyu said with deep feeling: "Unless the mother herself is sexist, most people want their children to have a good future."

"You two chat slowly, I'm going out for a walk and will call Rui Rui back."

Grandma Gu wasn't interested in business matters, so she stood up from her chair, fanning herself with a palm-leaf fan.

"I'll go."

Lin Xiyu immediately stood up and said, "It's so late, you shouldn't go out. It's dark outside, be careful not to fall."

"It's okay, there are streetlights, you can see."

Grandma Gu didn't take it seriously and, while speaking, lifted the curtain and went out.

Lin Xiyu watched her leave through the gate before returning to continue discussing the training course with Wu Meng.

Wu Meng was overjoyed at the prospect of seeing something new, and kept talking with her until the wee hours of the morning before finally lying down to rest.

Lin Xiyu was also tired. She covered her mouth and yawned, then lay down on the bed and quickly fell asleep.

-

The next morning, Lin Xiyu was awakened by the happy laughter of children.

Rui Rui and a few friends made plans to climb Thousand Buddha Mountain and met at the old house after breakfast.

The children arrived very early, all of them by 8 a.m., and happily chased and played in the yard, laughing and joking non-stop.

"Oh no, I overslept."

Hearing the commotion, Lin Xiyu grabbed her phone from the bedside table and jumped out of bed.

"what time is it?"

Wu Meng also woke up, rubbing her eyelids sleepily.

"It's almost 8 o'clock."

Lin Xiyu got out of bed: "I forgot about that. I'm taking Rui Rui and the others hiking today, so I have to get up quickly. You're fine, so you can sleep a little longer."

"I'm up too."

Wu Meng was woken up by her noise and lost her sleepiness: "Since you're not home, I won't stay here either. I'll go back to my mom's house and talk to her about opening the training class."

Lin Xiyu paused in her dressing: "Aren't you afraid your mother will get anxious and upset, and then go and fight with your mother-in-law again?"

"I was unsure yesterday and didn't dare to go back, but I'm fine today."

Wu Meng had already figured out a way to deal with her mother: "When I get back, I'll say this: her daughter has grown up and dares to go against her in-laws. From now on, no one can make us mother and daughter suffer, not even my husband."

I think so.

Lin Xiyu smiled and chimed in, "Your mom will definitely love to hear that. She's the kind of person who never suffers a loss. The more you resemble her, the happier she'll be."

"Hehe, I think so too."

Wu Meng was a little smug. She rolled half a circle on the bed and rolled to the edge of the bed.

"Is it okay for you to roll like that? Don't crush the child."

Lin Xiyu was shocked and reached out to help him.

"The child is still small, we can't put pressure on him."

Wu Meng didn't take it seriously and used her arms to prop herself up and sit up.

You'd better take it easy.

Lin Xiyu smiled and playfully scolded, "You've already had such a bad falling out with your in-laws over the child, don't accidentally miscarry."

"I'm having a girl this time, it's going to be a sure thing."

Wu Meng smiled like a loving mother: "Even the doctor who did the ultrasound said that he looks very strong and is developing very well."

"Of course."

Lin Xiyu wholeheartedly agreed: "With Li Liang's height and build, his daughter will definitely be tall." "My mom says the same thing."

Wu Meng chuckled and slid off the bed: "If I have a daughter, she'll look like me, have the figure of Li Liang, be tall and beautiful, and she'll definitely be incredibly gorgeous when she grows up."

"Does the daughter resemble her father?"

Lin Xiyu laughed and joked, "Your dream probably won't come true. You can't compete with someone else's biological father for genes unless you have another child. The second child might look like you."

"Oh dear, that's troublesome."

Upon hearing this, Wu Meng's face fell again: "Please don't look like him and have my body type, otherwise you'll inherit all his flaws. How will you get married when you grow up?"

"What's wrong with looking like his father?"

Lin Xiyu smiled and asked in return, "Li Liang is quite handsome, with thick eyebrows, big eyes, and regular features. His skin is just a little dark, but that's from training all day. As for you, you are indeed not very tall. Fortunately, you have your father's genes to balance it out, so your daughter won't be short in the future."

"Now that you put it that way..."

Wu Meng looked miserable and a little depressed: "It's become his advantage and mine all the disadvantages."

"Hahaha."

Lin Xiyu chuckled and urged her with a smile, "Stop thinking about it. Hurry up and change your clothes. After breakfast, we'll go out together. Call me if anything comes up. We'll discuss making money together when I get back from Thousand Buddha Mountain."

"Ah."

Wu Meng's eyes lit up when she heard about making money. She quickly put on her maternity dress, changed her clothes, and rushed out the door.

"Hello, Aunt Mengmeng."

Rui Rui was playing with her friends in the yard. She was happy to see her and greeted her.

"Haha, my son-in-law is getting more and more handsome!"

Wu Meng's eyes lit up when she saw Rui Rui, and she beckoned him closer, teasing him with a smile, "Rui Rui, do you like little sisters? Aunt Mengmeng will have a little sister, and she can be your wife when she grows up, okay?"

"like."

Rui Rui answered quickly, and before the last sentence was even finished, she had already said the word "like".

"It's settled then."

Wu Mengle beamed with joy.

"Uh."

Rui Rui is 8 years old and already quite sensible. After figuring out what was going on, she was embarrassed by her unreliable "mother-in-law".

"Haha, Fu Zirui, you have a wife now?"

"Did I hear correctly?"

"Is this the legendary arranged marriage between children?"

Several friends, not wanting to miss out on the drama, started shouting and jeering loudly.

"I didn't, don't talk nonsense."

Rui Rui's fair face turned from red to black, and she waved her hand irritably, chasing away all the onlookers.

"Hahaha."

Lin Xiyu pushed open the door and saw this scene, and couldn't stop laughing.

“Rui Rui agreed.”

Wu Meng turned to look at Lin Xiyu and said with a smile, "From now on, we sisters will be even closer and become one family."

"I think it works"

Lin Xiyu teased Rui Rui on purpose, laughing and agreeing: "It's just right for a boy to be 8 years older. When he gets married at 30, he'll be at the mature and stable age."

"quack"

A flock of crows flew overhead, screeching, while Rui Rui was speechless, thoroughly exasperated by her aunt who was trying to sabotage her nephew.

"Hahaha."

Seeing his utterly dejected expression, Lin Xiyu laughed even harder.

-

When Wu's mother learned that her daughter was being mistreated at her in-laws' house, she was furious and immediately went out to confront her mother-in-law.

Fortunately, Wu Meng was prepared and managed to persuade her mother to stay calm, preventing a major conflict.

Mr. Wu felt sorry for his daughter. Although he appeared calm on the surface, he secretly called his son-in-law, invited him out, and got him drunk under the guise of drinking, giving him a long lecture.

Wu Meng was very touched that her parents were very supportive of her moving out of her husband's family home and buying her own house.

With their parents' consent, Lin Xiyu and I officially started a training class together, and the idea of ​​making money through business partnerships was put on the agenda.

To start a business, you need capital. After much thought, she decided to sell her apartment in Shanghai and buy a small three-bedroom apartment in Jinan.

The Shanghai housing market is booming, and it's easy to sell. On the third day after it was listed for sale, it was sold for 8300 yuan per square meter to a businessman from out of town who does business in Shanghai.

The house, which is over 170 square meters, was sold for a total of 1.4 million yuan. After deducting the bank loan and interest, the net profit was 850,000 yuan. This represents an increase of about 30% compared to when the house was purchased a year ago.

-

No. 1 Xigengdao Street.

"Sigh, if I didn't need the money urgently, I really wouldn't want to sell."

Looking at the amount deposited into her bank account, Wu Meng smiled bitterly, "Property prices in Shanghai will rise in another two years, so selling now would definitely result in a loss."

"Jinan's housing prices will also rise, so it's not too late to buy now."

Lin Xiyu truly lived up to her reputation as a good sister; her comforting words were spot-on, and every word resonated with the other person's heart.

"This money is the principal, which will be used to start a business."

Although Wu Meng was still a little hesitant, her eyes lit up.

"Buying a shop won't cost that much."

Lin Xiyu helped her analyze: "I've inquired about it. The average price of storefronts along the street near the old East Gate is 2800. When we first start the class, we won't have many students, so we won't need a lot of space. A shop of about 400 square meters will be enough. We can each contribute half. Including the cost of decoration and hiring teachers, it will be about 60 per person."

"With the remaining 25, you can easily buy a house in the east. At 2100 per square meter, you can buy a 70-square-meter house and still have 10 left. With that 10 as a safety net, plus Li Liang's salary, even if you don't earn any money, you and your husband can live a very comfortable life in this area."

-

"The prices in Jinan are so low!"

Wu Meng exclaimed, "After selling my house in Shanghai and moving to Jinan, I instantly felt that my standard of living had improved. I no longer have to haggle with vendors over a few cents for vegetables like before."

"That's the difference between small cities and big cities."

Lin Xiyu said with deep feeling: "Compared to the prosperity and fast pace of Shanghai, Jinan is more suitable for us. Although we earn less money, the cost of living is also lower, and life is more comfortable and peaceful."

"My car is still in Shanghai."

Wu Meng's mind raced, and she thought of her car again: "I need to have my cousin drive it back for me. When we start our own business, we need a car to make a good impression and make it more convenient to run errands."

"Makes sense."

Lin Xiyu laughed and chimed in, "Speaking of cars, it's about time I got my driver's license. I always thought women driving was pretty cool, but I kept putting it off and never had the chance to learn."

I've been urging you to learn this for a long time.

Wu Meng raised an eyebrow smugly: "You regretted not learning it, didn't you?"

"It's not that I don't want to, it's that Gu Bin won't allow it."

Lin Xiyu sighed with a hint of resentment: "As soon as I mentioned that I wanted to learn to drive, he said he would be my driver, that I would have free labor, and that I didn't need to work hard myself."