Chapter 165: 165: Holding the Winning Ticket

Chapter 165: Chapter 165: Holding the Winning Ticket

“Chengzu, once we pass this village, there won’t be another shop like this. If you don’t hurry up and get the money, this deal’s really going to fall through.”

Xia Chengzu pinched her waist and said, “Don’t worry, I just did the math quietly, and ‘Youwei’ has already earned a good amount from the marinated dishes in just a short while!”

“With the business doing so well, even after subtracting the costs, we’re making quite a bit! Once we take over the shop, the capital you need will surely be enough!”

“That’s why you’re the smart one, Chengzu, always good at crunching numbers in your head.” Ding Qianqian, thinking no one was paying attention, smooched him.

“You saucy thing, don’t tempt me, or I’ll show you what’s what later!” The two exchanged some vulgar banter and left the alley with flushed cheeks and somewhat disheveled clothing.

“Qianqian, you head back first, I need to make a trip back home,” said Xia Chengzu to the woman.

Ding Qianqian understood what he meant, nodded, and replied, “Chengzu, I’ll be waiting for you at home.”

“Qianqian, rest assured, in a couple of days, I’ll make sure you become the boss lady of ‘Youwei’!” Xia Chengzu gloated, as if he held the winning ticket.

Meanwhile, Xia Chuyi inside “Youwei” remained unaware of the coming storm, simply preoccupied with her own business.

“Sorry comrade, the marinated dishes are sold out.” After the last disappointed customer left, Xia Chuyi finally got to rest.

Zhao Xiaogui came bounding over energetically and said, “Sis, why is it I don’t feel tired at all after a whole day’s work?”

He swung his arms, feeling like he had limitless energy.

“Hehe, it must be because making money is such a joy! How about this, sis, when school starts, talk to dad and let me continue working with you… Eh, don’t give me that look!” Seeing Xia Chuyi’s stern glance, he quickly scampered off.

“Sis, I’m serious, think about it!” he called out, then ran straight into the courtyard, keeping his distance from Xia Chuyi.

Xia Chengzong watched the playful banter between the two siblings with a hint of envy, “I’m going in to help Xiao Gui with the ingredients.”

Having sold all of today’s stock, of course they needed to prepare for the next day.

After they went in, Xia Chuyi smiled to herself, thinking: Not tired? That’s because she had been making them drink the Medicinal Food every day to replenish their energy.

However, relying on Medicinal Food to replenish physical strength was not a long-term solution.

In time, she would have to find one or two helpers.

After all, once school started, Zhao Xiaogui wouldn’t be able to come help.

And she, after registering at school, would also have to make a show of reviewing high school textbooks—even though she had a space learning tool, if she didn’t study and read books, and still aced the university entrance exam, she’d definitely be accused of cheating.

While she was contemplating, Zhang Xiaoling got off work and passed by “Youwei,” catching Xia Chuyi’s eye quite inadvertently.

The other’s gaze, unsurprisingly, was none too friendly.

She couldn’t be bothered with her and simply bowed her head to continue her work.

Yet she thought to herself: With Zhang Xiaoling being so narrow-minded, she had to be cautious of her stirring up trouble again.

She sought out her second brother, avoiding her cousin, and said, “Zhang Xiaoling is very self-absorbed, and she holds grudges. We made her lose face yesterday, she definitely won’t let it go easily.”

“So, big brother, I want to ask you, aside from us, is it possible for Zhang Xiaoling to find someone else to make trouble?”

Xia Chengzong shook his head, “She shouldn’t be able to.”

“People on the street see me here, they know ‘Youwei’ is Brother Qiang’s turf, and they definitely won’t take the job.”

“You sure?” She wasn’t quite convinced and asked again.