My courtyard shelter

On September 1, Xu Ke and Xu Ke sisters officially became glorious primary school students. The school was not far from their new home, only a few hundred meters away.

On September 2, the supermarket changed its signboard and the "Cola Convenience Store" officially opened.

Xu Dong had no experience in selling things in his past life and was not interested in running a convenience store.

But Xu's father was different. He had experience in setting up stalls before, and he couldn't stay idle at home, so he wanted to show his skills, so he took the position of store manager.

Since he had to pretend, Xu Dong reluctantly collected half a car of goods from the underground warehouse, mainly various clothing, local specialties, tobacco, alcohol, and candy.

In addition to half a car of fresh products and a car of daily necessities from wholesalers, the convenience store was finally supported.

On the opening day, Xu's father followed suit and not only placed an arch and flower baskets in front of the gate, but also asked GG Company to print flyers and hired people to distribute them in several surrounding communities.

The sales performance on the first day was excellent, because it was a loss-making business, the main fresh products were sold out, and other products were also sold well.

But in the next few days, the performance was not good, and it was always tepid. The daily turnover of about 5,000 yuan made Xu's father sigh anxiously.

After all, the monthly rent of the store is less than 20,000 yuan, which is really unaffordable.

Later, in order to save expenses, Xu's father simply dismissed the only tally clerk.

Xu Dong couldn't help but persuade him, but it was not only useless, but he was also drafted to accompany Xu's father to get off work every day.

...

Time is invisible and intangible. When you are not paying attention, it has quietly passed you by.

In two days, New Year's Day of 2022 will be here, and there are only more than 40 days left before the eruption of the solar flare.

Xu's father has looked much better recently.

After three months of exploration and summary, the "Cola Convenience Store" finally turned a profit in December.

In order to cope with the peak sales before the New Year, the store hired another stocker.

The biggest contributor to this turnaround is definitely Xu Dong, who accidentally found the "key product" for the convenience store.

In the past three months, Xu Dong certainly would not let himself be tied to the convenience store. He always found various reasons to "take leave" and then continued his stockpiling business.

With the 1 million yuan from the sale of the house in Luyang and the 2.45 million yuan from the sale of diamond rings, his bank account once again exceeded 5 million yuan.

With money in hand, Xu Dong became active again, often driving his own small truck to and from the rural areas around Yanjing.

After collecting local chickens, ducks and eggs several times, he came up with the idea of ​​selling these agricultural products in his own convenience store.

First, he could find an excuse for himself to go shopping in the countryside;

Second... well, there is no second, anyway, there is no harm in trying, and it won't lose much money.

After obtaining the consent of Xu's father, "Cola Convenience Store" was transformed into a specialty store for agricultural products such as native chickens and eggs.

Since all agricultural products were purchased by Xu Dong from mountainous rural areas without any effort, the quality was guaranteed, and "Cola Convenience Store" gradually became famous in the surrounding communities.

At eight o'clock in the evening, the winter wind on the streets of Yanjing was biting cold, and Xu Dong drove over to pick up Xu's father home.

As soon as he got in the car, Xu's father couldn't wait to order: "Can you send more of those native eggs? They are sold out before noon."

"Okay, I'll go further tomorrow." Xu Dong agreed.

He usually goes to the countryside for one or two days at least, and three or four days at most. This time he plans to go further, because there are still bad things in the vast mountainous areas.

"Today's turnover exceeded 20,000, and this store is really open." Xu's father couldn't hide his joy.

Xu Dong flattered him a little: "It's all thanks to you, Dad."

Dad Xu waved his hand, he was still self-aware, "I can't rely on me, it's you young people who are smart and have ideas."

"Dad, are we going back to Luyang for the New Year this year?" This was not easy to answer, Xu Dong quickly changed the subject.

"No." Dad Xu shook his head and explained: "Dabao and the others are too young, let's spend the New Year in Yanjing this year, there's no need to go back and forth."

"Okay, I'll ask Mom to prepare more New Year's goods and send them back..."

They chatted and arrived home.

After parking the car, the father and son just walked into the restaurant, Yang Lina asked: "Dad, the express delivery delivered 100 boxes of milk powder today. Is the milk powder selling well in the store recently?"

"What milk powder?" Dad Xu was confused, "We don't sell milk powder."

Xu Dong immediately jumped out to explain: "I ordered the milk powder."

"Why did you buy so much milk powder? Dabao and the others can't finish it in ten years!" Yang Lina said, covering her forehead.

"If you can't finish it, you can take it to the store to sell. I bought imported good milk powder, so I don't have to worry about sales. I'm reluctant to sell it!"

Xu Dong didn't lie this time. These milk powders were specially purchased from abroad by a major supplier before, and they were specially used to give back to major customers.

This milk powder is also a big brand abroad, and it has always been in short supply. Xu Dong specifically asked the other party to keep 100 boxes, which saved a lot of trouble.

After all, there are three babies in the family, and milk powder is definitely indispensable.

In the previous life, because of malnutrition, the physique of the triplets became worse and worse, and finally left a permanent regret.

Hearing this, Yang Lina's confidence weakened a lot, and she complained in a low voice:

"There is no need to buy so much at one time?"

Xu Dong said angrily: "Do you think I want to? The quantity is small, and people won't sell it. This is a hot commodity."

Just after he finished speaking, Xu's mother came out with dishes and said to smooth things over:

"Stop talking, wash your hands and eat quickly, Keke and the others are already hungry."

Xu's father immediately followed up and said: "Nana, you don't have to worry too much. Imported milk powder is still selling well. I'll take a box to the store tomorrow to sell it."

"Don't rush to sell it." Xu Dong hurriedly stopped him and said: "The New Year is next month, and I still have to give milk powder to people. It's not too late to sell it after the New Year."

In the future, milk powder will become more and more scarce. If it weren't restricted by the shelf life, Xu Dong would definitely stock up a mountain of milk powder.

"Okay." Xu's father nodded.

Yang Lina finally reminded: "Be sure to pay attention to the expiration date. Don't forget it. A box costs several thousand yuan!"

"Got it."

...

Dinner was air-dried chicken hot pot.

The chicken is local chicken purchased by Xu Dong from the countryside. The unsold chicken in the convenience store is taken back by Xu's mother and made into air-dried chicken, which can be sold to local restaurants nearby.

After a few months of accumulation, the yard is now full of various air-dried chickens, ducks, fish and meats. A rough calculation shows that the number is at least five or six hundred.

Xu Dong heard from his wife that Xu's mother can make more than 10,000 private money every month by selling dried goods, which makes Xu's father envious.

Who let her family live in a courtyard house? When the owner of the local restaurant came in, he felt that the old lady was a real person.

With trust, the sales will naturally be good.