Rebirth 78: Hunting for Treasure in the Mountains, Spoiling My Wife and Daughter to the Heavens

What man could stand such words?

The low divorce rate among couples in this era is directly related to women's willingness to speak sweet words to their husbands.

This isn't exactly a case of favoring sons over daughters.

It's because everyone understands the situation, and speaking is the simplest thing.

The couple had worked a long day on the farm, and if they could just ask her to cook and do chores, she would be happy to do so.

Who wouldn't want to ask?

Moreover, this applies to families where the husband is the breadwinner and the wife stays at home.

As long as you keep your husband happy, you don't have to do any physical labor outside.

It's just a matter of talking.

Anyone who doesn't say that's a complete idiot.

Lu Weiguo was practically coaxed into submission by Li Xiulian.

The two spent the whole day having fun with Lu Jiacheng before returning to the hotel and calling Yuan Mengjie out.

"A tailor shop? You can do that?"

Yuan Mengjie ate rice with gusto, looking as if she hadn't eaten for half her life.

But it's true, she hasn't felt full for a while now.

"Yes, sister, your craftsmanship is so good. That bearskin coat is the only one of its kind in our area. And do you remember the scarf you gave me?"

During that time, whenever I took it out, people would ask where I bought it.

"Weiguo! You think it's feasible too?"

"Why not? There isn't a single tailor shop on that commercial street. Everyone knows the profit margin for this kind of business is low, so renting a shop to do this isn't suitable. But you've already rented your shop."

"They're just sitting there anyway. When there's no work, I can alter the hems of my pants or something. It's just a bit of hard work."

Lu Weiguo then recounted what Li Xiulian had said about the local customs and clothing styles: "And all your fur coats, when winter comes, you should all make fur collars and such."

It's genuine, good-looking, and fashionable. I don't believe people here won't like it. We can use some tricks, like getting Xiulian and her classmates to wear your clothes.

"Set up a sample shop in the market, then arrange for two classmates to shop together, with one person getting a free purchase, or by bringing in another customer to shop, they can enjoy an additional discount."

Lu Weiguo got more and more excited as he spoke, sharing experiences summarized by later generations and procedures that had been put into practice.

He doesn't need to use his brain.

In other words, she was selling clothes, not cosmetics. Otherwise, Lu Weiguo would definitely have made her shout that slogan: "Buy it!!!!!"

"It's this money..." Li Xiulian interrupted Lu Weiguo.

Knowing that Yuan Mengjie was shy and embarrassed to ask, she simply continued, "Sister, I'd like you to make me a few clothes. Consider this payment as an advance."

"To open a tailor shop, you need a sewing machine."

As for renting a house, the young couple didn't plan to tell her.

Instead, they rented the place and immediately took her there to live, without giving her a chance to refuse.

"this..."

"Alright, sis, you've always helped me before, but this time I'll make the decision. It's settled then, let's go buy it in a bit."

Lu Weiguo made the final decision.

Upon hearing that they would be going shopping, Lu Jiacheng jumped up excitedly.

Even so, Yuan Mengjie still refused.

Seeing Lu Jiacheng's appearance, no adult wanted to spoil the child's fun.

After browsing through the department store, the three of them stared at each other in utter bewilderment.

They have money, but they don't have tickets!

Danjiang County was a pilot area, at the forefront of the country, and began to implement a dual-track system, which even attracted Bai Jie.

But in Shanghai, you still need a ticket to buy things.

Without a ticket, it's not easy to buy even clothes or other large items at a department store, let alone big purchases.

Only in commercial streets, where prices are slightly higher, can the value of the ticket be offset.

"How about you wait a minute, sis? I'll go back to school and borrow one from a classmate, and I can pay it back later when I have the chance."

This was the only solution Li Xiulian could think of.

After all, they are all from out of town. Not only could they not find a black market, but even if they did, they wouldn't dare take their children there.

"No, no, I'll think of something myself."

The store hasn't even opened yet, and this is a blow that would be disheartening for anyone.

Lu Weiguo stood to the side without saying a word, walked to the entrance of the department store, and looked around.

He had assumed that since it was a shopping mall, there would be some ticket scalpers at the entrance.

This gray industry has begun to be strictly investigated in this era.

But the greater the risk, the more you can earn.

There's a saying that goes, "The bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish."

He couldn't believe that no one would dare to do it in such a big city!

However! !

Lu Weiguo observed for a long time and found that there wasn't a single one.

This is strange.

Are people in big cities really that law-abiding?

Is he too high-minded and doesn't care about such a small amount of money?

But that shouldn't be the case!

until.

Lu Weiguo saw a name he had long forgotten.

Right across from the department store entrance, there were four large characters: "Friendship Store," even bigger than the department store's own signboard!

This is a rare and special product from that era.

Especially in recent years, it has been the peak of Friendship Store.

Friendship Store, also known as Overseas Chinese Store, was a shop that sold goods specifically to overseas Chinese and people involved in foreign affairs.

Many border cities have them, just not as large.

It is the only way for most city governments to earn foreign exchange.

In addition, since only foreign exchange transactions are allowed inside, most people wouldn't even bother to go in for a casual stroll.

But Shanghai is different; it has a large number of overseas Chinese and foreigners.

There were even more people in front of the Overseas Chinese Store than in the Department Store.

and....

Many people were also secretly whispering something to Lao Wai.

Seeing this, Lu Weiguo immediately felt relieved.

No wonder there are no ticket scalpers.

Not only do you earn very little from that thing, but if you catch it, you're likely to get killed.

But trading foreign exchange is a different story.

As long as there is an overseas Chinese in the family or a few foreign friends.

Small-scale foreign exchange trading is fine as long as it doesn't get too big; if you get caught, just explain it.

Moreover, overseas Chinese shops do not require coupons to purchase goods.

It earns more than it does from trading in bills.

"Come on! Follow me, I know where to buy a sewing machine."

Lu Weiguo, holding the three of them, stood lingering at the entrance of the Overseas Chinese Association.

Without even looking for him, a man with a local accent mixed with broken foreign language approached.

Seeing that Lu Weiguo and his group hesitated, and that they were all dressed in clothes from other places, they noticed that Lu Weiguo and his group were hesitant.

After introducing themselves, they started calculating the price.

"The price is only about 10% higher than in department stores, and with the foreign exchange rate factor, it's about 15% more expensive."

But he doesn't need a ticket! Who would dare to smuggle those tickets? Getting caught would mean certain death.

We're all acting legally and within the bounds of the law here. We're friends when we meet, so isn't it normal to help a friend out?

Yuan Mengjie heard that it would cost 15 percent more.

She pulled Lu Weiguo away.

Even the most basic sewing machine costs 150 or 160 yuan.

If you buy a high-end version from a good brand, it can cost around two hundred yuan.

Fifteen percent is thirty yuan.

My monthly salary is only around thirty yuan now!