Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Li Aiguo raised his foot to kick, but Aimin twisted his waist and dodged it.

"You little rascal, who made all the food for you at home?" Li Aimin pointed at him and scolded with a laugh. Li Aiguo smiled ingratiatingly and said, "Brother, brother, I was just joking!"

"Let's liven up the atmosphere, let's liven up the atmosphere."

"I think you just need a good beating." Yingzi's father glared at his youngest son, his upturned lips almost reaching his ears.

This is the kind of life I never dared to dream of before.

"Done!"

"Cheers! I wish everyone a Happy New Year in advance!"

"What's the rush? We'll talk about it when we get back for the New Year."

"Fine, you're the boss, you're in charge."

"I'll punch you, you little brat."

"Ha ha……"

It was a lively and bustling time, with everyone eating together.

The two children also came over to offer a toast and say a few words of blessing.

The two elders were so amused that they laughed heartily, their mouths practically crooked from smiling.

Li Aimin, however, went to his brother-in-law and talked to him about the recent changes in the political situation.

"Brother-in-law, I heard that the deep lands to the south are now covered in gold. Is that true?"

The fact that Li Aimin asked that question meant he understood what Li Aimin was thinking.

A fixed salary these days is good, and it's stable.

But if it wants to become rich and powerful, then it has no hope in this lifetime.

Let's not talk about that, let's talk about my brother-in-law.

After working for over ten years, my salary is only a little over five hundred yuan.

That sounds incredibly high, but compare it to those who actually do business.

There's no comparison; one deal from them can earn you a year's worth of money.

Li Aimin had witnessed it firsthand, and it had a jolt to his senses.

"What, are you itching for a beating again?" Yang Jianguo glanced at Yingzi's father, thinking he was quite bold.

The biggest hurdle for my brother-in-law if he wants to start a business is sitting there.

Quit your job and start your own business?

His father put away that belt, and it came in handy again.

"No, brother-in-law, I was just asking casually." Li Aimin smiled sheepishly, knowing the difficulties involved.

But he was really envious; five or six thousand yuan a trip was such a damn good deal!

Two years ago, a working family wouldn't have saved this much money even if they saved for a lifetime.

I can’t even think about it!

But now, it's just a matter of people moving their fingers.

Li Aimin believed he was no less than anyone else; they all had one nose and two eyes.

Why can others earn money, but he can't?

Who doesn't want a good life and to make a lot of money?!

"You're saying we should go to Da Mao's house to handle this?"

I can earn five or six thousand yuan per trip, so being a middleman is the only option for me now.

Moreover, the risks involved are not insignificant.

Don't think that you can make money by carrying some goods on a truck and making a round trip.

Putting aside whether business is good or bad, and whether the goods they bring in can be sold, there are plenty of cases where people have been robbed along with their goods at Da Mao's place.

Robbers on the road, petty thieves on trains, and people carrying weapons and open fire.

To put it dramatically, that's money earned by risking your life.

Things will get better in a few years, but the opportunity to be among the first to reap the benefits will be over.

Li Aimin has a good eye, but the risk is too great, and Yang Jianguo doesn't really approve of him going.

"No, brother, we're just doing business, not fighting with people."

"If I were really in danger and someone pointed a finger at my head, I would definitely choose life over money."

"This one seems a bit tricky to get!"

Upon hearing him mention this, Yang Jianguo glanced at him and said, "Fine, you little rascal, you dug a pit for me, were you waiting for me here?"

He wasn't asking for his opinion; he had clearly made up his mind.

Bringing this up with him was a way of hoping Yang Jianguo could help him find a way to get the goods.

Chapter 348 The Mao Family: Planning Before Acting

As we approach 83 years, there are still 8 years until the collapse of the Russian Federation.

The inland region has found a way forward and is gradually getting back on track.

Da Mao, however, is going further and further astray, and life is not easy for him!

The oil crisis caused a sharp drop in revenue and an increase in debt, yet the Big Brother still doesn't understand how to increase revenue and reduce expenditure.

He was obsessed with expanding his influence and was very generous to his underlings.

Completely disregarding whether their own position is up to par, they were blinded by their own arrogance...

They stand too high up and can't see the demands of the people at all.

What should I do if I can't make ends meet?

They had to find another way out and figure out how to feed themselves.

Just like the markets and black markets that have always existed in the gray area of ​​Beijing.

Da Mao's 'market' is located on the platform, where clothing and food are the most popular and best-selling items.

As long as you can bring it over, you can make a fortune without lifting a finger.

As for how to bring it back, that depends on your own methods.

There are two difficulties in making this money: one is how to get the goods, and the other is the permit.

The only option Li Aimin could think of was his brother-in-law.

If his brother-in-law really wanted to make this money, Yang Jianguo wouldn't object.

But how to make money? He needs to come up with a plan.

You can't just say "I want to make money" and expect the money to magically fall from your lips.

What kind of goods to sell, how much capital to have, how much to take, approximate profit, and what risks are involved?

How to avoid this? If you encounter problems when using that line in the past, how do you solve them?

He has to take all of these things into account.

Only by planning carefully before acting can one remain invincible.

"If you can come up with a plan, then come to me with your questions."

Yang Jianguo set the tone for him, so Li Aimin's meal today was worthwhile.

When he got home, he started thinking about it seriously. Seeing how engrossed he was, Li Lan asked, "Are you really planning to quit your job?"

"Why don't you quit your job?" Li Aimin turned to look at his wife and said, "Aren't you tempted by that 5000 yuan?"

"I may be envious, but I still feel uneasy," Li Lan said with some concern.

We're living a pretty good life now!

To say it's not bad would be an understatement.

In an ordinary household, that would already be well past the standard.

They didn't save much money, but they still ate and dressed well, in the eyes of those who had experienced the Great Famine and the Ten-Year Storm.

This kind of life is something I wouldn't trade for even a god.

But times are changing, and people's thoughts and sense of satisfaction are also different.

The job was good, but Li Aimin felt that he loved money more.

Once he understood this, he knew he wouldn't be able to keep this job for long.

“I’ve talked to my dad and brother-in-law, and I’m afraid I won’t be able to stay at the supply and marketing cooperative for long.”

"If the government really lifts the restrictions and allows free circulation, what advantages do you think supply and marketing cooperatives will still have?"

“If you sell things like one or two people, you can go and take a look at the small shops and restaurants that your family owns outside.”

"You've arrived! What would you like to order?"

"Please come in, have something to eat, and let us serve tea to our distinguished guest."

After learning a few tricks, Li Aimin said, "If it weren't for the limited amount of stuff we only had each day, the supply and marketing cooperative's business would have been stolen long ago."

"By then, it won't be as easy to start a business and find a new job as it is now."

Li Aimin's desire to go into business was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but rather a well-thought-out one.

When the men in the family sit together and discuss current affairs, the information that my brother-in-law occasionally reveals also plays a crucial role.

When he visited my home last year, he mentioned the word 'unemployment'.

At the time, it greatly shocked Yingzi's father and the two brothers, Aiguo and Aimin...

It was precisely this that created a crisis for Li Aimin, and then he happened to see the stimulus of 5000 yuan.

It was a coincidence, or perhaps it was fate.

In short, he's determined to take a gamble.

To just follow the same routine and do the same dead-end job your whole life, watching others make money.

Li Aimin was unwilling to accept this!

"Honey, don't be afraid. If I really mess this up, I won't be ashamed to ask my brother-in-law to arrange a job for me. I'll work honestly from now on, okay?"

Li Aimin wanted his wife to feel at ease, because only when the home is settled can a man truly make his mark outside.

Otherwise, if you have something on your mind, you'll be hesitant and unable to accomplish anything.

Li Lan nodded and said, "You are my man. As long as you don't do anything shameless, I will support you and believe in you."

Hearing her say that, Li Aimin's eyes lit up: "Wife, what shameless thing are you talking about?"

"Pah, with your thieving eyes!"

"What do you mean by 'thief's eyes'? What's wrong with me looking at my wife? Come on, take care of her..."

After a night of chirping, Li Aimin went out early in the morning without having breakfast.

I rode my bike straight to my brother-in-law's house, intending to have another good talk with him.

Meanwhile, Yang Jianguo and Yingzi haven't gotten up yet!

The two of them played the qin and xiao together for most of the night last night, and they were exhausted.

Luckily, Yang Jianguo is in good health, otherwise he would have had to crawl to get up today.

"Brother-in-law, brother-in-law~" Li Aimin called out twice, wondering if the two of them were playing games inside.

Isn't this a bit inappropriate so early in the morning?!

squeak~

The door opened, and Yingzi, dressed neatly, saw him, yawned wearily, glanced at Tian, ​​and asked, "Why did you come here so early in the morning?"