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Chapter 284: Chapter 284: Aunt Complains
Seeing there was an opportunity to borrow money, Si Xiaohui hurriedly said: "We’ll open a tea shop. I’ve learned how to make tea from my sister-in-law. I can make any type of tea. We’ll open a shop just like theirs, using their shop’s name. Each shop could earn more than a thousand yuan per month. If you lend us a few thousand yuan, we’ll be able to pay you back in just half a year."
When it came to borrowing money, Si Xiaohui was full of confidence, as if others owed her the money and it was their duty to lend it to her.
Si Weimin had no objections to lending money but expressed doubts about Si Xiaohui’s idea of starting a tea shop. "Have you consulted with your brother and sister-in-law about opening a tea shop? They have registered their shop as a brand. If you want to use their shop’s name, you need their permission, otherwise it would be a violation of their rights."
Although Si Weimin only studied for two years, he had learned a lot during his time in Kyoto and was familiar with these matters. Seeing that Si Xiaohui had no understanding of these issues but was eager to start a business; he couldn’t help but remind her.
"What do you mean by violation of rights?" Si Xiaohui responded dismissively: "They are my own brother and sister-in-law. I’m just using their shop’s name. I’m not stealing their customers. Would they even sue me?"
Si Weimin responded solemnly: "Just because they are your brother and sister-in-law, it doesn’t mean that you should do such things."
He sighed and added: "The investment in opening a tea shop is huge. A refrigerator alone costs over a thousand yuan. I advise you not to open a tea shop."
Si Xiaohui puckered her lips and said stiffly: "Uncle Si, are you afraid that I won’t be able to pay you back, so you don’t want to lend me the money?"
Si Weimin didn’t understand why Si Xiaohui didn’t ask Si Chen for help in opening a tea shop. However, if Si Chen was hesitant, then there must be a reason.
Moreover, as he pointed out, investing in a tea shop is substantial and Si Xiaohui has just moved to Beijing and has no savings. It’s indeed not suitable for her to start such a business.
Life is too easy for them. Without some hardship, they could easily get into trouble.
Nevertheless, both of them lack skills and doing odd jobs is not a long term solution. It would be better for them to start a small business.
After considering for a while, Si Weimin said: "How about this! Since you are really interested in opening a shop, why don’t you both learn how to make breakfast and then open a breakfast shop. The cost is low and it can make a decent income every month. It’s better than working for others."
The more he spoke, the more Si Weimin felt the idea was good. Not only would it allow the young couple to earn a living, but it would also make them experience life and understand that making money is not easy. They would be more grounded in their future lives.
"A breakfast shop?" Si Xiaohui had never made breakfast, but when she saw the owner of a steamed bun shop, it seemed as relaxed as selling tea. That was a good idea, "we’ll open a breakfast shop then!"
Song Yu: "..."
When he heard about opening a breakfast shop, his face turned green.
Si Xiaohui didn’t know, but he did. Running a breakfast shop meant being an early bird, getting up before dawn to prepare steamed buns and bread. Asleep or awake, there was no rest, and it was less profitable than the tea shop.
Although both were running businesses, the levels were completely different. It was all hard-earned money.
"What do you think?", Si Weimin looked at Song Yu.
"Ver, very good." Song Yu managed to smile awkwardly, but he felt bitter inside.
Si Weimin nodded, "Since you have decided, I will help you find a place to learn how to make breakfast today."
"Thank you, Uncle Si. I knew you cared for me the most." 𝔫𝔬𝖛𝖕𝔲𝖇.𝖈𝖔𝖒
At this moment, Si Xiaohui still thought that running a breakfast shop was a good job. Imagining that she would make money in the future and return to her parent’s home with Song Yu in a glorious manner, letting the villagers see, she made the right choice of partner.
Isn’t the reason her brother and sister-in-law are looking down on her because they look down on Song Yu?
Wait until they make money, then let’s see if they can still find fault with Song Yu.
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Upon finishing sending her children to school, Yuan Caizhen went straight to Tong Yao’s tea shop, unaware at this time that her husband had agreed to help Si Xiaohui open a tea shop.
The business was not busy in the morning. Only Tong Yao was in the shop, sitting at the reception desk reading a newspaper. An article about a loan caught her eye, so she was considering whether to take out a loan to open a few more chain stores. The economy in Kyoto developed rapidly, and consumer spending power was strong.
Opening a few more tea shops wouldn’t affect her business. However, in Li City, which was smaller in comparison, having only one tea shop was sufficient.
In this era, movie tickets only cost fifty cents. Due to the lack of entertainment, there were many movie lovers and the cinemas always filled to capacity. Therefore, Tong Yao’s top choice was to open a tea shop near a cinema.
Opening a tea shop near the University of Medical Sciences in Kyoto also seemed like a good option.
Both places were lines she was interested in. As for other areas, she wanted to wait until these two shops were up and running. Tea shops represented cash flow, making compression of capital unnecessary. Establishing these two shops would provide enough profits to fund opening more branches every month.
As Tong Yao was contemplating her investment, she noticed Yuan Caizhen came in, right by the counter.
"Auntie."
"Are you busy?" asked Yuan Caizhen with a smile.
"Not busy. Business is usually slow in the morning."
Yuan Caizhen politely asked, "Do you have time for a chat?"
While she was indeed Si Chen’s aunt, it was just a title, Si Chen hadn’t eaten even a grain of rice or a bowl of porridge from her home. Therefore, Yuan Caizhen never acted as the elder in front of Tong Yao.
Looking at Yuan Caizhen, who just finished rushing about and had worked up a sweat, Tong Yao invited her to sit and relax, and brewed two refreshing fruit teas. Yuan Caizhen didn’t refrain, immediately taking a sip, her eyes lighting up.
"No wonder your shop is doing well," she praised sincerely. "This fruit tea is really delicious."
"Thank you," said Tong Yao with a playful smile. "Auntie, is Xiaohui staying with you? Has she caused any trouble?"
It was clear to her that Yuan Caizhen had come for Si Xiaohui’s matter. Since it had to be discussed sooner or later, it would seem inappropriate if she, as Sister-in-law, didn’t ask first.
In social interactions, occasional hypocrisy and superficial politeness don’t hurt.
Yuan Caizhen smiled lightly. "We can’t say there is any trouble. It’s just that our home is small, and we don’t have enough rooms. Xiaohui and Song Yu haven’t been looking for jobs, and I don’t know what they’re up to these days. Your Uncle Si doesn’t want me to interfere, so I just take care of their meals every day."
It wasn’t that she despised Si Xiaohui, but the couple was really inconsiderate. Yuan Caizhen felt crowded at home and didn’t want to go back. Si Xiaohui watched TV in the living room all day, littering the floor with melon seeds, with no regard for basic living habits. Yet Yuan Caizhen couldn’t say anything about it.
Her husband, being a man, could not understand the botheration she was experiencing.
Wanting to vent to Tong Yao but, unsure of how good a relationship the two sisters-in-law had, Yuan Caizhen dared not speak too directly and could only vaguely describe the situation.
With a blank expression, Tong Yao was shocked. She had known that Si Xiaohui must not be overly indulged, but she did not expect her to act so arrogantly. This was truly acting like a spoiled child!
