Reborn in the 90s, I traded my ex-husband for eight apartments.

Eight thousand yuan is undoubtedly a huge sum of money for the Zhang family.

Last night, Zhang Minmin took out all the money she and Bai Jingsi had, including their wedding gold jewelry.

The Zhang family contributed the lion's share to Zhang Minmin's wedding, and now, to buy the shop, it can be said that Principal Zhang and his wife have even contributed their retirement savings.

Back home, Zhang Minmin took out the money she had collected the night before and counted it again:

"There's a total of 2,500 here. I'll sell the gold jewelry later, and then I can get a mortgage on the house that Jingsi and I live in. That should be enough."

Zhang Minmin said to Bai Zhenzhu shyly:

"I might need to borrow some of your stock when I need to order more goods later."

Bai Zhenzhu smiled and took out a wad of cash from her pocket, including both large and small bills.

She gave the money to Zhang Minmin:

“When Mom and Dad heard you were going to buy a shop, this 500 yuan is a gift from them.”

Zhang Minmin quickly stuffed the money into Bai Zhenzhu's hand again:

"No, my parents worked hard to save up this money, I can't take it from them."

Bai Zhenzhu still gave her the money:

"Please accept this gift from Mom and Dad, Third Sister-in-law. They didn't help much with your wedding, and they've always felt bad about it."

Zhang Minmin had no choice but to accept it.

Bai Zhenzhu took out another wad of cash from her bag:

“I have six thousand here, Third Sister-in-law. Loan interest rates are high, so don’t take out a loan. Keep this money for now. Don’t sell your gold jewelry either; it was given to you by your grandmother, so we should keep it.”

Dong Juan was too embarrassed to take it and quickly pushed it back:

“Pearl, I know you’re good to your third brother and sister-in-law, but we can raise the money ourselves. If it weren’t for your idea, Minmin and I wouldn’t have known we could open a clothing store. We’ll still need your help with getting supplies in the future, so we won’t lend you the money.”

That's six thousand yuan! These days, it's rare to borrow six thousand yuan at once. And it's obvious that Bai Zhenzhu had the money ready beforehand. She genuinely wanted to help them open this shop. This kind of intention is truly precious.

Zhang Minmin knew that Bai Zhenzhu genuinely wanted to help her, so she put away the gold jewelry and said decisively:

"Okay, then I won't stand on ceremony with you. I'll definitely pay you back as soon as possible."

She knew that Bai Zhenzhu also wanted to buy a shop.

As Zhang Minmin was speaking, she found paper and pen to write an IOU, but Bai Zhenzhu stopped her in an annoyed manner:

“We’re all family. Do you think I wouldn’t trust my sister-in-law and aunt? If word got out, people would laugh me to death.”

Zhang Minmin: "Then I have to calculate the interest for you according to the bank's rates."

Bai Zhenzhu said helplessly, "My third brother and sister-in-law have been helping me run the shop these past few days. Should I still pay you wages?"

Zhang Minmin laughed and said, "Okay, I won't beat around the bush with you."

Dong Juan happily added, "Yes, yes, you two sisters-in-law have a good relationship, so don't say such formal things. Pearl, your Uncle Zhang will be back soon. I'll cook two dishes, and you can eat here. By the way, the braised chicken that you had Minmin bring back was so delicious; her cooking skills are really good."

Bai Zhenzhu said loudly, "I'm glad you like it."

Zhang Minmin put the money away and chatted with Bai Zhenzhu about the shop's renovation:

"I'd like to renovate that shop properly too. Pearl, you have so many ideas, can you give me some suggestions? How about I paint the walls white?"

White Pearl shook her head:

"No, the lime powder I'm using is prone to crumbling and isn't suitable for a clothing store."

Zhang Minmin also remembered:

“Yes, yes, it will get my clothes dirty. But you saw that shop, it’s dark inside, not bright at all. Maybe I should just smash down the outside wall too, like Sister Xiahe did.”

Bai Zhenzhu thought for a moment and said:

"There's no need to smash everything. The clothing store's door is already quite large, and if it's completely open, the auntie probably can't keep an eye on everything by herself. But we can open a large window, using a whole pane of glass to make a display window, so that people passing by can see the clothes inside. Installing a roller shutter on the window would also be safe. We can also repaint the walls, apply a layer of cement to the entire wall surface, and use cement for the floor as well."

“When I was shopping at the department store last time, I saw a store that sells lighting fixtures. One of the lights on display was a spotlight. I’ll ask my third brother to buy a lot of them. When the lights are on, the clothes will look really good under the light.”

Zhang Minmin knew about the spotlights; the town hall auditorium had one installed, and when the school went to perform, the lights would illuminate the entire stage.

So it can be used in clothing stores?

After imagining it in her mind for a moment, she immediately felt that her shop would definitely be the most upscale shop in town.

"Pearl, how do you know so much!"

She was increasingly convinced that Bai Jingsi wasn't just a mindless fangirl. Bai Zhenzhu's brain was perfect for business; she was so quick-witted. Pei Xiangyang, that bastard, was truly blind to talent.

Zhang Minmin is an impatient person. As soon as her father came back, she took Principal Zhang and Bai Zhenzhu to pay the deposit. The other party wrote a receipt, and they will go to the county housing management office the next day to sign the contract and complete the transfer procedures.

After hearing Bai Zhenzhu's renovation plan, Principal Zhang nodded repeatedly:

"Pearl's idea is good; it's convenient and novel."

Bai Zhenzhu used the tailor shop's ruler to measure the dimensions and simply drew a sketch. She marked on the sketch where the spotlights would be installed, how big the glass display window would be, and how big the roller shutter door would be, making everything clear at a glance.

Zhang Minmin was immediately filled with confidence and was eager to go to Chengdu to pick up the goods.

Before going home in the afternoon, Bai Zhenzhu went to the butcher shop again.

There's no good meat left now, just some scraps and a piece of spare rib.

Bai Zhenzhu bought all the spare ribs and scraps, and then went to the store to buy several packs of Soft Five Bulls and a few pounds of fruit candy.

She was riding her bicycle back when someone suddenly called out to her.

Turning my head, I saw Liu Huiying coming from across the street carrying an empty basket on her back.

"Pearl, it really is you."

"Huiying, did you just finish selling vegetables?"

Dawan Village is relatively close to the town, and the hardworking villagers grow some vegetables to sell in the town.

"Yes, my family planted a lot of chili peppers this year, and we'll sell them all right now." Liu Huiying asked with concern, "How are you doing now?"

Bai Zhenzhu smiled and said, "I'm fine."

Liu Huiying noticed that she seemed even fairer, with bright, sparkling eyes. The shirt she was wearing was a style she had never seen before; it must have been bought. She certainly looked like she was living a very good life.

"That's good." Liu Huiying said, taking a step closer. "You don't know, the Pei family is arguing all the time now."

Bai Zhenzhu asked, puzzled, "Why are you arguing?"

Liu Huiying sneered:

"Without you, this ox or horse, doing all the housework at home, wouldn't Old Lady Cao have to do it all herself, cooking, washing clothes, feeding the cows, pigs, and chickens, and cleaning? Her two children are lazier than the other. Pei Wenyan is such a big girl, and her mother still has to wash her pants when she gets her period."

"Old Mrs. Cao's cooking is terrible. You've spoiled that family so much that they can't stand her cooking. The old and the young complain every day. In the time you've been gone, Old Mrs. Cao has already been lying in the yard cursing several times."

Bai Zhenzhu knew that Cao Daniu must have scolded her again, but she didn't care.

She took a bag of fruit candies from her canvas bag and tried to give it to Liu Huiying, but Liu Huiying refused.

Bai Zhenzhu glared at her: "This is for Jiajia, not for you."

Liu Huiying then accepted the call, smiling as she said:

"Jiajia talks about you and Shuoshuo every day."

“Pearl, you made the right decision to divorce Pei Xiangyang. Don’t care what others say. The Pei family doesn’t deserve you. Even if they regret it later and kneel in front of you crying and begging you to come back, don’t go back.”

She couldn't bear to repeat the things Cao Daniu said to Bai Zhenzhu.

"I would rather die than go back." Bai Zhenzhu remembered something and handed a household registration book to Liu Huiying: "This is the Pei family's household registration book. Please give it to them. I have already moved my and Shuo Shuo's household registration."

Liu Huiying smiled and said:

"No wonder Old Lady Cao was cursing that thieves broke into her house. You were really quick, and you did a great job. It was satisfying. We'll have nothing to do with them anymore."

Bai Zhenzhu knew that Liu Huiying was also having a hard time, and reminded her:

“Huiying, your biggest asset and Jiajia’s biggest asset is yourself. Doing business is the right thing to do. Let’s make more money. No matter what, a woman must have money in her hands.”

Liu Huiying nodded thoughtfully.