The leisurely life of rebirth

"My little sister is so smart. My younger brother is already five years old and he still can't count!" Seeing Fang Monan acting like a grown-up, the students next to him also laughed.

"Of course, 1 is like a pencil, thin and long; 2 is like a duck floating on water; 3 is like an ear listening to sounds; 4 is like a red flag fluttering in the wind; 5 is like a scale hook used to buy vegetables; 6 is like a whistle, and 7 is like a sickle cutting grass.

; 8 is like twisting twists; 9 is like a spoon for eating; 10 is like chopsticks for adding eggs." Fang Monan said, counting with his fingers.

After the person next to him listened, he thought very vividly and said, "Wow... Say it again, let me remember it and teach my sister later." "My brother..."

Other students who had younger brothers and sisters at home also asked Fang Monan to read it again and write it down.

Someone who knew grandma said, "Aunt Mo, your granddaughter is so smart."[

Grandma was more happy with their praise than making money selling steamed buns, and she smiled from ear to ear.

Soon, nearly fifty steamed buns brought by Fang Monan and the others were sold out. Others who had not bought anything looked at the empty dustpan and asked, "Why are they sold out so quickly? Will you come back tomorrow!"

asked.

"Come on, come back tomorrow." Fang Monan said.

Grandma watched them walk away regretfully without saying anything. Now she wanted to know anxiously how much she bought.

Fang Monan and the others rushed home in a hurry, sweating profusely. They didn't care about being thirsty and hungry, let alone freshening up. The door wasn't even opened, and grandma was in the corridor, panicking.

He poured the money in the carton onto the small wooden table and counted it.

The total was one dollar and twenty-five cents, not counting food stamps. It was so much that grandma couldn't believe it. She counted it three times, and it was right. Grandma excitedly picked up her fingers and murmured to herself: "How much flour will be deducted?"

Money, briquette money, and deducting miscellaneous expenses... the net profit is actually one yuan, which is thirty yuan if you work every day for a month. This is more than your aunt's salary, and the steamed buns were sold out in such a short time.

The quantity can be steamed more, and then the money will be more than this in one day, how is this possible?" Although it is just an accident, it cannot withstand careful consideration, and grandma is imagining the beautiful life in the future. Calm down, calm down!

In this way, the flour stored in the attic of the family has been secured. Nan Nan's mother has no ability elsewhere, so she has been selling cheap flour to the family in the past two years.

You must know that people's wages at that time were only twenty or thirty yuan. My aunt was a temporary worker and her salary at that time was only more than ten yuan, so my grandma was frightened by the amount she calculated. She was stunned for a long time and did not come back to her senses.

Fang Monan put all the money into the carton and thought calmly. People's curiosity on the first day was why there was such a good harvest. Moreover, the family that could afford to go to high school had some financial resources. No matter how poor the parents were, they would not be poor.

Students, especially those who live on campus, have to have money to feed their children. In addition, the quality of the steamed buns is better than the public ones. Although it is a cent or two more expensive, some people gritted their teeth and bought it. After the initial excitement,

Then sales would decline. She calculated in her mind that she could make five or sixty yuan a month without the costs and uncertainties. It would be easy.

Now that grandma is so happy, I guess she will continue to do it without Fang Monan encouraging her.

What Fang Monan was thinking about was the follow-up issue. This was how she could convince her grandma to persist.

Even during the movement era, the private economy was not completely banned. There were still some people in the county who set up stalls to make a living. For example, there were book stalls, watch repair stalls, fried food stalls, and popsicle stalls.

Times have changed now, and we can work openly and openly. Their steamed buns still have advantages for the public.

Self-employed people in the early 1980s, stocks in the late 1980s, real estate in the 1990s, and the Internet in the 21st century. These are the most profitable. In the early 1980s, you could make a fortune by setting up a street stall, even if you have a history

The reason, but most people don't dare to do it, is that in the late 1980s, you could make money by buying original stocks, but many people didn't believe it.

You must know that in the 1980s, if you do something, nine times out of ten, you will become one of the people who got rich first in the eyes of future generations. How many people have lamented that they were born at the wrong time, or regretted that they missed it in vain

It was a good time to go to sea. But in that era, working as an individual was indeed a toy in the eyes of most people. Most of the practitioners were reformed through labor, or were idle workers on the street.

Vagrants. Everyone would rather work in the factory from morning to night, earning a dead salary of twenty or thirty yuan a month, because they feel that the money they earn makes them feel at ease.

Fang Monan looked at the silly happy smile on his grandma's face, and was very happy. He finally found a job with no technical content for her. The important thing is not how much money they can make, but how to cultivate this kind of awareness in them.

Isn't there a popular saying after the New Year? Those who work as directors will not make as much money as those who sell tea eggs! When they encounter problems, they can be solved later. But soon all the problems she considered were resolved one by one by Mr. Lin. Those who have knowledge are

Have vision.

Grandma smiled silly, Fang Monan held the box and sat on the small wooden table. Before grandma recovered, he waited until his aunt came home from get off work. Looking at the family, one large and one small, they sat in front of the door stupidly. Even the door was closed. Not open.

"Nannan, what's wrong with your grandma?" My aunt looked at her and pointed at her dumbfounded grandma and asked.

"Oh! Look." Fang Monan gave her the cash box.

When my aunt saw so many cents and coins, she raised her eyebrows and said, "What's going on?" [

Fang Monan told her what had just happened. It was obvious that although the aunt was a little surprised, at noon, after working all morning, she was tired and hungry. Eating was the most important thing, and she didn't make careful calculations.

: "Mom, what should we eat at noon?"

"Ah!" Grandma came back to her senses at this time, "It's noon, let's eat steamed buns!" She opened the door and looked at the empty steamed bun pot, "Oh no, we sold all the steamed buns." At that time, she just said

Thinking that if you don't finish it, it will go bad, you just put it inside, forgetting to save a few for yourself. She patted her thigh and said, "It's easy, Xiaoyan, make some scrambled eggs with tomatoes and shred a cucumber. I'll do it now."

Go roll the noodles. You can have hand-rolled noodles for lunch.”

"Okay, I'll go to the backyard to pick tomatoes." Fang Monan got up and ran down the stone steps to the backyard to pick tomatoes and cucumbers.

After lunch, Mr. Lin also came back from get off work. He usually had lunch in the work canteen and came back to settle dinner by himself. Grandma, aunt, and Fang Monan went to find him to talk about this matter.

After hearing what he said, Mr. Lin thought for a while and said: "Sister, Xiaoyan has been reading the newspapers these days. You must also know that the national policy is open, and we will not violate the policy by doing this."

Grandma heard his words and nodded happily.

Mr. Lin looked at her and asked: "Do you want to continue working?" Seeing that grandma was happy, he waved his hands hurriedly, "Listen to what I have to say. Although the policy allows it, you also know that our county is small and people's minds may still be stuck.

At that time, you understand what I'm saying." Seeing my grandma nodding, she continued, "I'm not afraid of other people's irresponsible remarks, pointing fingers, gossips, etc." He also nagged grandma about some possible impacts.

.

Fang Monan felt relieved when she saw that the old man had spoken out what she was worried about before. Now it was up to her grandma to choose. She looked at her nervously, fearing that she would retreat in the end and she would be unable to help.

She needs her own communication. No one else can help her, so she can only wait anxiously.

The aunt was also standing by, rubbing her hands and looking at grandma nervously. She didn't expect it! After careful calculation, if she set up a steamed bun stall, she would earn more than she did. The money was so exciting that she was a little excited, but she was afraid that grandma wouldn't do it. She

She had come into contact with many people while working at the county party committee, and had heard similar things. She thought at the time what she would do if something like this happened to her. Now it was her turn, and she was not afraid of what others would say! Their family was so broken.

As early as when she had a quarrel with her eldest brother, people in the county probably knew about it. Was she still afraid that other people's remarks would affect her?

The room was silent, only the annoying cries of cicadas outside the tree could be heard. Grandma, who was excited from the beginning, was poured down by the old man with a basin of cold water. She lowered her head and thought calmly for a long time. Then she raised her head and faced him firmly.

Said: "I want to do it, and I'm not afraid of other people's criticism. I'm so old, and I still can't see through anything. It hurts my heart to see my granddaughter not being able to eat meat for a year; watching my daughter get pregnant

It makes me feel bad to move bricks and mud and do the work of a grown man. Nannan’s mother and her father are three points shorter than others in front of her husband’s family. It’s just because they don’t have money. The whole family is suffering. Do it, why don’t you do it?

, the policy allows it, so what should I be afraid of? As for those who gossip, I am not afraid anymore." Grandma shed tears as she spoke.

Grandma thought again of the conversation between her mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in the countryside. She was deeply touched. She wiped her tears and said more firmly: "I'll do it. If there's anything else I need to pay attention to, tell me now."

My aunt also shed tears after listening to her grandma's words. When she heard her mother's words of distress for her, she was even more moved and just called "Mom...Mom..."

Fang Monan ran to his grandma, hugged her and said, "Grandma, you are awesome!"

After Mr. Lin waited for the family to vent their emotions, he said to his aunt: "Go to the Industrial and Commercial Bureau tomorrow to apply for a business license and the handling fee."

My aunt said: "I don't have to go tomorrow morning, I'll go in the afternoon. I'll go to the Industrial and Commercial Bureau first, and then go to the Public Security Bureau and Taxation. I'll ask all the departments. Even though people are leaving, my old man also knew a few people when he was still here.

Even if I cry, I still want them to help me, get on with it, and stop causing trouble for us."

"It's good that you know," Mr. Lin nodded. It was just right for him to have his aunt, an orphan and a widower. Besides, when Mr. Mo was alive, he was a good person, and those of them were too embarrassed to bully him. There were people covering the stalls so that they could enjoy the shade.

"The stall is set up in front of the high school. I'm going to tell him. After all, I am also from the Bureau of Culture and Education. The principal of the county high school is familiar with me. I guess it won't be a big problem if I just say hello."

Fang Monan listened to their discussion and realized that there were people in the court who were easy to get things done and had connections with China. They had to have connections in everything they did, even setting up a stall. Otherwise, just wait to be kicked out! Network is actually a kind of wealth.

Fang Monan was even more gratified that his grandma’s final decision was probably to change if he was poor! He finally took the first step, and now he can only start with the simplest things such as clothing, food, housing, transportation, and food. The purchasing power of the county town

It's not strong, it's too expensive, and no one buys it. Yi, Fang Monan has an idea, but she can't start here. She has to start from other places, enter the space at night and do the calculation again. Her first pot of gold may be very

There will be a solution soon.

Only when grandma makes money can Fang Monan eat the food in the space openly. It feels really bad to eat alone and not be able to share food with your family.

My aunt asked for leave one afternoon and did not go to work. She ran around all the available connections on this street. When she came back, her eyes were red. Fang Monan was really crying when she saw it, but from the look in her eyes and face

Smile, it seems that the matter is done. In the evening, Mr. Lin also said that it would be no problem to set up a stall in front of the high school. He also told my aunt some good news. He got her the qualification to be an auditor and told her to study hard.

My aunt jumped up happily and promised to study hard and live up to their expectations.

This is the first step that grandma has taken. There may be more troubles and problems in the future, but Fang Monan believes that they will be able to overcome them.[

The next day, when the weather was not too hot, Fang Monan's grandma started steaming steamed buns at around eight o'clock. She asked her grandma for eight cents and walked to the post office to buy stamps and send letters. The people at the post office had seen

She was young and ignorant, so I didn’t want to sell it to her. But I heard that the adults in the family had something to do and she came for them. She said she had a nose and eyes, so I let her go. Moreover, she looked cute and had a sweet mouth, and the people at the post office also liked it.

He enthusiastically helped her put stamps and send things. She was not at all as ugly, ugly or difficult as those in state-owned enterprises. She must be too cute, Fang Monan thought.

Watching a big bulging envelope being mailed away, inside were five clothing design drawings that Fang Monan spent all morning picking and drawing in the space yesterday. This was also thanks to the fact that while working in an American clothing store, the store not only sold

There are also many brand-name clothes and fashion magazines, including nostalgic classic series. She also read a lot of them in her spare time. Although she couldn't afford those clothes at the time, it didn't stop her from enjoying them!

The most important thing is that the store where Fang Monan works accepts customization, so her drawing skills in this store are not very high. She learned how to draw clothes and cut, so that when she wanted to quit her job, her boss

No matter what, she refused to let her go. Although she had no talent in design, she was willing to endure hardships and work rigorously.

Clothing design drawings are not just about drawing a pattern. A small piece of clothing seems simple but contains countless small details. How to design it to highlight different features, how to design it to be comfortable to wear, shoulders, waist and

The crotch and buttocks all have their own little secrets included. In addition to the style, color, and matching of the clothing, there are also the sides of the clothing, which are all drawn on the back. Fang Monan succeeded in "stealing" in this aspect, and he is very professional.