Reborn not to be a simp, the school beauty's whole family goes crazy

“I’m busy teaching and grading homework every day, I don’t have time to care about these things.”

Chen Dong pointed to himself and said with a smile, "I am a student myself. I know better than any of you what students like and what they are willing to spend money on."

Chen Jianguo nodded thoughtfully and said, "Dongzi is right. Sometimes we adults really don't understand today's students."

"Their preferences are very different from ours back then."

Chen Guilan seemed to understand and said happily, "Dongzi, do you mean you want me to set up a breakfast stall?"

"If that's the case, it certainly doesn't cost much."

"The main cost of a breakfast stall is the transportation."

"Just do a little bit of the rest, and you can quickly recoup your investment and reinvest it."

Unexpectedly, Chen Dong shook his head and replied, "My school, Nanjiang No. 1 Middle School, has a cafeteria."

"Moreover, there are breakfast stalls outside the school. There's competition from both inside and outside."

"Third Aunt, your cooking skills are alright, but they're still not good enough."

"There are too many people running breakfast stalls now, the competition is too fierce, and it's hard to make money."

Chen Guilan paused, then dejectedly agreed with Chen Dong, saying, "Sigh, that's true. Nothing is easy these days. What can we do?"

At this point, Chen Jianguo could no longer hold back and slapped Chen Dong.

Chen Jianguo said irritably, "If you have any good ideas, just say them already. Why are you keeping me in suspense? You're asking for a beating."

Chen Dong chuckled and asked, "Dad, Mom, Aunt, have you ever paid attention to trinkets like these?"

Li Huazhen paused, thoughtfully removed the hair clip from her hair, and asked, "Dongzi, is this the kind of thing you're talking about?"

Chen Dong nodded firmly and replied, "That's right, Mom. It's this kind of thing, but the one you have is too old-fashioned and bulky."

"It's no longer in line with the trends of today's young people."

After thinking for a moment, Chen Guilan asked eagerly, "Can you really make money doing this business near the school gate?"

"Students these days don't have much money, right?"

Chen Dong replied with a smile, "As living conditions improve, students nowadays have more and more pocket money."

"Or you could compare yourself to me, and then compare yourself to me, wouldn't that be better?"

"Today's students are not like you were back then."

Chen Jianguo and Li Huazhen exchanged a glance, and they really thought so.

Chen Jianguo thought for a moment and said, "For example, when we were in school, we didn't have the money to go to the cafeteria."

“Every time I go to and from school, I eat at home, or I bring my own food or even rice to school to eat or cook.”

Li Huazhen nodded and said, "Yes, children nowadays are indeed in much better condition than we were back then."

“They have more pocket money to spend.”

Chen Guilan immediately said excitedly, "Thank you, Dongzi, I understand what I need to do."

Chen Dong asked Chen Guilan with a smile, "Third Aunt, do you really know how to do this business?"

Chen Guilan nodded firmly and replied, "Go set up a stall at the school gate and sell small trinkets."

Chen Dong chuckled and then asked, "Where are you getting your stock? How much do you want? What styles are you getting? And which school are you going to sell it to?"

This series of questions completely baffled Chen Guilan.

Chen Guilan shook her head dejectedly again, answering that she didn't know.

Then, Chen Dong said, "The jewelry stall can sell some fashionable hair ties, hair clips, bracelets, earrings and other accessories."

"The cost of these accessories is low, usually ranging from a few cents to a few dollars."

"We can source our goods from the local small commodity wholesale market."

"A simple jewelry stall, a few hundred yuan worth of goods plus the tools for setting up the stall is enough."

"When you do it for the first time, bring in about 20 to 50 of these. Don't bring in too many."

"At the same time, do not sell in places like No. 1 Middle School, No. 2 Middle School, or No. 3 Middle School."

Chen Dong paused for a moment before continuing, "Because these top-ranked high schools tend to have very strict management."

“But selling to lower-ranked high schools is where the regulations are relatively more relaxed.”

"Students have more opportunities to sneak out of school, and more people are dating early. Those boys are willing to spend money to buy these things for the girls they like."

"So, if my third aunt is going to do this business, she should go to the high school."

“Elementary and junior high school students are not suitable because these students do not have money and will not spend money to buy these trinkets, and their parents are not happy to see it.”

After hearing what she said, Chen Guilan finally understood and said with great gratitude, "Dongzi, you are so smart."

"If Auntie really succeeds in making this business a success, she will definitely thank you properly."

Then, Chen Guilan looked expectantly at her brother Chen Jianguo and sister-in-law Li Huazhen.

Chen Jianguo and Li Huazhen exchanged a glance.

Chen Jianguo said supportively, "Guilan, just go ahead and give it a try. We'll solve any problems together."

Li Huazhen also said, "Yes, Guilan, if our family works together, we will definitely be able to make a good life."

Seeing that there was nothing more for him to do, Chen Dong went back to sleep.

Early the next morning, Chen Jianguo took the family savings book and went to the bank with Chen Guilan.

Throughout the journey, Chen Jianguo and Chen Guilan remained mostly silent, creating a somewhat somber atmosphere.

They all knew that this money represented a new beginning for Chen Guilan, but also a huge challenge.

Upon arriving at the bank, Chen Jianguo skillfully completed the withdrawal procedures.

Chen Guilan waited nervously to the side, her heart filled with anticipation and unease.

A short while later, Chen Jianguo took out five hundred yuan and handed it to Chen Guilan.

Chen Jianguo patted her on the shoulder and said, "Guilan, take this money and do a good job. If you encounter any difficulties, just let us know."

Chen Guilan took the money, her eyes a little moist, and said gratefully, "Brother, thank you. I will definitely work hard."

Chen Dong, on the other hand, went to school.

He was in a good mood, after all, the idea he had given his aunt seemed very promising.

After receiving the money, Chen Guilan did not act immediately, but went home to wait for an opportunity.

As my brother Chen Jianguo just said, he would inquire about where to source the small accessories.

At noon, Chen Jianguo made a special trip back.

He obtained the information he had gathered from the authorities for Chen Guilan.

Chen Jianguo said with a smile, "Guilan, I've found out."

Nanjiang County in that era was far less developed than in later times, and such wholesale markets for small ornaments were not readily available.

Chen Guilan quickly asked, "Brother, where are you?"

Chen Jianguo replied, "There are two adjacent small shops in the south of the city that have been merged into a wholesale store. Why don't you go and take a look?"

With the information and target in hand, Chen Guilan immediately took action.