Adored Koi in the ’70s

Chapter 106

Qiao Family's move to the town was naturally not on a whim.

This was a decision after careful consideration.

Before making this decision, Qiao Zhen Jun and Qiao Zhen Min brothers went home and told their parents about the next plan.

Qiao Zhen Jun and Qiao Zhen Min were going to open a small shop in the town. They will sell some daily necessities and edibles. Like firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, candy, biscuits, snacks, and various local specialties. They will sell everything that was often needed in life.

Candy, biscuits, and snacks can be purchased directly from the food factory. They had already discussed it with the factory manager before they returned home.

Because the two brothers were conscientious in their work, honest and willing to work hard, the factory manager had a very good impression of the two brothers. What's more, they have god-relationship with Shen Family. So he agreed after a short moment of hesitation.

Because buying goods directly from the factory save not only the transportation cost, but also the middleman cost. What they save is their profit.

As for local specialties, they were purchased by Qiao Zhen Min when delivering goods. He also asked other people who were drivers to help them buy them.

To open a small shop, two adults were require for shift rotation. It was just Qiao Zhen Min had no wife and Lin Hui can't handle it alone.

Due to this, they needed their parents to go help them. But if second and fifth branch move to the town, wouldn't it mean only first branch is left behind?

Over the years, Qiao Zhen Jun and Qiao Zhen Min have worked in the town. It was thanks to their eldest brother, Qiao Zhen Guo being at home, their parents can be looked after.

Especially for Qiao Zhen Min. He was away all the year round. His daughter was raised in his hometown. Although the family hadn't yet split up, he didn't worry about leaving his daughter in his hometown. However, if he encountered the kind of eldest brother who was petty about everything, it'll be different.

So now that they were going to develop in the town, it went without saying they can't leave Eldest Brother behind. Everyone must develop together!

In these years, the two brothers didn't just get paid dead wages in the town. Before, they often sold things secretly to the black market. So they saved a lot of money. Now that the family moved to the town, there was no financial pressure even if there is no income within half a year.

Qiao Xiu Zhi and Xue Chuan repeatedly confirmed with them, "Are you really willing to share the profits of the small shop with your eldest brother?"

Qiao Zhen Min and Qiao Zhen Jun nodded in unison.

In this way, the income of the small shop will be divided into four; their parents and them three brothers will each get a share. Although the income was less, they happy about it.

The siblings must have clear accounts between them. How many siblings fell out because of money and even didn't communicate with each other to old age. Qiao Xiu Zhi and Xue Chuan were very relieved to hear that their two sons were willing to support their eldest son.

Knowing that his two younger brothers were willing to take care of him and let his family move to town, Qiao Zhen Guo merrily told his wife: "You always wanted the family to split up. But if we had, you would have to stay alone by yourself in the countryside forever!"

Wan Chun Ju: "...Even if the family really separate, wouldn't you be left behind too?"

Qiao Zhen Guo smilingly responded, "Of course not. I will go wherever my parents go. Even if the family is separated, I will follow them. Naturally, the children will join us there. So you are the only one left."

Wan Chun Ju almost spat out a mouthful of old blood: "..."

But for the sake of being able to go to town soon, she won't hold a grudge with this idiot!

With a turn of a head, Wan Chun Ju went to the village to show off to everyone: "Oh, when we move to the town in the future, it will be difficult to see everyone again. I really can't bear it!"

Hearing her words, everyone was stunned.

Someone hurriedly asked, "What's happened? Eldest Qiao's wife, is your family moving to the town?"

Wan Chun Ju smiled like an old hen: "Not only our family, Qiao's two elders will also move. Our entire Qiao family will move to the town!"

Some people expressed disbelief: "Eldest Qiao's wife, you're boasting again, aren't you? Where will you live once your entire Qiao Family move to the town? How will you make a living? Could it be that your family will rely on old Second Qiao and old Fifth Qiao's salary?"

The combined salaries of old Second Qiao and old Fifth Qiao may be sufficient if they spent it frugally. But in this way, life will definitely on a tightrope. Not to mention that so many children in Qiao Family have to study.

Wan Chun Ju smiled like a chrysanthemum flower: "Before my mother-in-law didn't let me talk about it, now I'll tell you. Our Qiao family bought two big houses in the town. Adding up, it's seven rooms. Both come with a yard!"

One of them was written under Da Qiao's name. She didn't want to mention this though. Otherwise everyone's attention would definitely fall on Da Qiao.

Although she did this with selfish intentions, it protected Da Qiao in a roundabout way.

Everyone was shocked again. Another round of envy and jealous came.

"My god, a house in the town is at least a thousand yuan. Your Qiao family actually bought two. Your Qiao Family is really different!"

"Eldest Qiao's wife, did you pay for the house yourself, or did your god-relatives help?"

Wan Chun Ju raised her chin and snorted: "What are you talking about? Of course we paid for the house. Forget about god-relatives, would you be willing to buy a house for your maternal family?"

Everyone felt that what she said was reasonable. No matter how good the relationship was and how often they interacted, they were still acquaintances who weren't related by blood.

So Qiao Family's two god-relatives probably didn't help them. Then another question arose. Where did Qiao Family's money come from?

Everyone couldn't help thinking of the previous speculation that Qiao Family had gold bars. Everyone latched on topic and asked Wan Chun Ju.

It was fine that they didn't to mention the gold bars. Now they did, it reminded Wan Chun Ju of the incident where she was tricked by her man to work in the pigsty. Her mood instantly got worse: "None! There's none. Where did the gold bars come from? Even if there were gold bars, they were confiscated back then!"

Even though that was said, there were still people who didn't believe it.

Soon, the news that Qiao Family was hiding gold bars spread throughout the village.

But now was those ten years. Even if Qiao Family had hid gold bars, they can't use this matter to criticize them.

Because of this, everyone wanted to be in-law with Qiao Family again. This time, more people came to the door than when Qiao Dong He was admitted to the college. The threshold of Qiao Family was flattened down like that.

However, Qiao Xiu Zhi refused.

One, Qiao Dong He had already been admitted to the college. Second, even if she didn't, she wouldn't promise her granddaughter to these people who only have their eye on money!

Because there were two houses in the town, there was no need to worry about the accommodation.

Once other formalities were done, it was time to move.

Wang Family, Shen Family, and the villagers all came to help. Among them, favus-riddled Gou Sheng worked the hardest.

In the end, Da Zhi abandoned her man and two children and left. Favus-riddled Gou Sheng had asked someone to help write letters to her school. But every letter got lost in the deep ocean; no news at all.

Favus-riddled Gou Sheng was wasted for a while. Afterward, he saw the state of the two children and picked himself up.

Now that Qiao Family was going to live in the town, the land in the village was vacant. Many people came to rent Qiao Family's land. Favus-riddled Gou Sheng also came over.

Qiao Family saw that he was really pitiful; a man had to work in the field and take care of two children. So they finally rented the land to Gou Sheng and only requested him to pay some food to Qiao Family every year.

Favus-riddled Gou Sheng knew that Qiao Family rented the land to him for the sake of the two children. He was very grateful. So he came to help with the moving today and worked very hard.

Liu Xiao Hu also ran up and down behind him. Everyone told him not to help, but he shook his head. He stated that he would like to thank Qiao Family.

Such a small child knew how to be grateful. While as an adult, Da Zhi can only blindly complain. Now she did something like abandoning her husband and her children. Simple despicable!

When Qiao Family left the village, they secretly stuffed some candy and food for to Liu Xiao Hu siblings.

Once they got to the town, Wei Family's two elders also came to help.

Over the years, Qiao Family had occasionally lived in the town's house Thankfully, Wei Family's elders helped watch over it and take care of it.

But speaking of it, Wei Family's elders were the happiest about Qiao Family moving here!

The two elderly lived in such a big house. It was simply to lonely and deserted. They had been looking forward to Qiao Family's visit. There were so many grandchildren in Qiao Family. After they moved in, it would be lively.

They don't mind the liveliness. If they have so many grandchildren, they will wake up smiling!

Qiao Zhen Jun's family lived in the house under Da Qiao's name. As for Qiao Family's old house's members, they lived in the newly bought house. Although it wasn't as spacious as the one in the countryside, no one complained.

Though the children have been to town before, it was completely different from living in town. Everyone found it very novel.

Little Dong Yun and the twins were running around in each room. Quite rowdy.

With the help of everyone, Qiao Family quickly got everything organized.

In order to thank everyone for their help, Qiao Family invited Shen Family and Wei Family over for dinner two days later. It was also considered a house-warming.

After warming up the house, Qiao Family began to prepare for the small shop.

After discussion, everyone decided to put the small shop on the side of the new house. One because of the geographical location. And the other because the area of the new house was relatively large.

The new house was facing the street. Just need to fit in a back door in one of the rooms as well as a large window on the side. This way passersby can see their shop.

As soon the words were spoken, they put it into action. The few brothers work together. Countryside folks all knew how to build houses. There was no need to hire others to do it. The small shop was completed in less than a week.

On the opening day, Qiao Family deliberately bought a bunch of firecrackers.

Passing by , the pedestrians heard the sound of firecrackers and were attracted by the sound of firecrackers. When they came over and asked, they discovered that a new grocery store was opened here.

Since it was the first day it opened, Qiao family decided to offer a 10% discount on everything in order to attract customers.

10% off didn't sound like much. However, when one buy a lot of things, one can notice they saved a few dimes. Most importantly. there were no discounts elsewhere before. This not only made people find it beneficial, but also very novel.

One must know that when they go to a supply and marketing agency or a department store to buy things, they received attitude from the salesperson as well can't ask more questions. Otherwise, they may get berated at any time. As for discount, no one dared to say words of wanting it.

Because Qiao Family sold daily necessities, they will use them in the future even if they can't use them now. So, many people came to buy them for the discount.

After these people bought it, they went back to publicize it with their neighbors. At the sound of bargain, the group of aunts came in waves. Qiao Family worked non-stop.

Originally, they were worried that no one would come to buy. Surprisingly, the business turned out to be so good on the first day!

Although everyone was exhausted, everyone was over the moon. They worked very energetically. Even Wan Chun Ju didn't say any mocking words.

In the evening, Qiao Family closed the grocery store. After counting the goods and deducting the cost, they actually earned 30 yuan!

Wan Chun Ju was completely excited. Her pancake face flushed red: "My goddess, thirty yuan a day. Then one month... how much is it? I can't figure it out!"

Qiao Zhen Guo smilingly responded: "Wife, look. Didn't I tell you to go to the literacy class? Now, you lost face?"

Wan Chun Ju's face flushed red: "Since you're so capable, you do it. Tell me how much is it in a month!"

Qiao Zhen Guo answered: "Three three is six. Thirty yuan a day, so a month is... six hundred yuan!"

"Thirty a day, nine hundred a month! And this is the first day. Because of the discount, there are so many sales. Business will definitely not be as good as it is today. You must be mentally prepared!"

Qiao Xiu Zhi rolled her eyes at the ceiling. She really can't watch this stupid couple!

When she heard that they wouldn't earn as much in the future, Wan Chun Ju immediately wilted.

Qiao Xiu Zhi glanced at them and stated, "Also, the two of you will start studying writing and counting!"

Today when a customer came to buy something, Wan Chun Ju overcharged the customer every time. If they weren't watching, they would definitely offend the customer!

Although Qiao Zhen Guo was a little better than his wife, it wasn't that much better. His wife overcharged, while he undercharged. If he was asked to look after the shop, they would make a loss within a month!

When Wan Chun Ju heard her mother-in-law's words, her face turned pale at once: "Mom, can I not study?"

She was already at this age and have to learn to read and count!? Won't people laugh their head off when it spread out?

Most importantly, she felt dizzy at the sight of a book and wanted to sleep. When she was young, she had attended literacy class once or twice. Each time she went in, she entered dreamland within two minutes. What's more, she slept better than at home!

Qiao Zhen Guo didn't really want to learn: "Mom, I think my knowledge is enough!"

Qiao Xiu Zhi really wanted to utter 'as if': "If you don't want to learn, no problem. You can go back to the village tomorrow to farm. Then you don't need to count!"

When Qiao Zhen Guo heard this, he immediately changed his tune, "Mom, I will listen to you. I will study tonight!"

When Wan Chun Ju heard what her man said, she could only aggrievedly respond: "Then... I will also start studying tonight."

After dinner that night, Qiao Zhen Guo and Wan Chun Ju sat at the desk and started their painful study path.

The husband and wife was truly alike. Qiao Dong Ying gave them a lecture for less than ten minutes and they both fell asleep.

It would be fine if it was someone else, but in front of them was Qiao Iron-face Selfless Dong Ying.

With a squint of Qiao Dong Ying's eyes, the cane in her hand snapped on her parents' arms with a 'pat': "Focus!"

"Ahhh..." Wan Chun Ju rolled up her sleeves and noticed a bruise on her arm, "Damn girl, I'm your mom. Why are do you strike so hard?"

Qiao Dong Ying responded with a stern face: "There's no parent and child in the battlefield and no mother and daughter in the classroom. Now I am your teacher Qiao. If you dare to nap again, I will hit you!"

Wan Chun Ju: "..."

Qiao Zhen Guo wasn't angry about getting hit. Instead, he laughed, "Teacher Qiao, if your mom dares to doze off, beat her hard!"

Wan Chun Ju: "..."

She was pissed. Why didn't this fool talk about himself?

Qiao Dong Ying rolled her eyes at the ceiling and continued her class.

However, the two of them were too stupid.

No matter how difficult it was or how tired they were, they must continue until Qiao Xiu Zhi say stop!

Da Qiao's grades were well-known throughout the county. Every time she takes the exam in the county and the town, she stood up on top in the county with first place.

The few middle schools in the county wanted her to study in the county, but Da Qiao refused.

She didn't want to leave the home. What's more, her currently progress was mostly from self-study. So it was the same wherever she goes.

Half a month ago, she wrote a composition about her visit to the capital. It detailed the flourishing attractions in the capital.

She had also combined it with current events. She mentioned how the country was vigorously developing education and continued the college entrance examination. As well as that, the encouraging economic development. She believed that the future of the motherland will get better and better.

In her composition, the scenic spots in the capital were written so vividly by her that after reading it, it made the reader felt like they had traveled there themselves.

What's more, she expressed how she looked forward to the future of the country. This raised this composition to a new level. It made this composition more than just a record and experience of travel.

The teacher who reviewed the composition was very excited after reading it. At the same time, she felt that the composition completely exceeded the level that a second-year student should have.

She read Da Qiao's essay in the class. Later, she recommended Da Qiao's essay to her relatives who worked in the city's daily newspaper.

Afterward, her relative felt this composition was excellent. It was well enough to be published in the newspaper.

Because it was to be published in the newspaper, this matter must be approved by the author. So the literature teacher called Da Qiao to the office to ask.

Once this question was out, the other teachers in the office also knew. Then the principal soon followed.

The principal was shocked and excited: "Teacher Lin, are you telling the truth? Will the city's daily newspaper publish Qiao Nian Nian's composition?"

If it is published, their school will also become famous. This waas a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Teacher Lin nodded: "My relative said that Qiao Nian Nian's composition is very novel and beautiful. As long as she agrees, it will be published in the newspaper next week! Qiao Nian Nian, do you understand what Teacher said?"

Everyone's eyes immediately focused on Da Qiao.

Da Qiao nodded: "I understand. I agree to publishing it!"

Hearing Da Qiao's response, the principal breathed a sigh of relief. Then he jumped up again: "We must publicize such a wonderful matter!"

The education level in the town wasn't as good as that of the schools in the county. It had been crushed for many years. But since Qiao Nian Nian came over, their school caught up!

He felt countless times that his decision to snatch Qiao Nian Nian over with the benefits he given was right!

A week later, Da Qiao's composition was published in the newspaper. What's more, she was paid a fee of six yuan.

Although the composition fee wasn't much, the important thing was honor!

One must know that it was newspaper! Not to mention that she was a second-year student, even the school's teachers and principal had never achieved this. Now, she, a junior high school student did!

Soon, the whole school knew. Everyone from other classes went to glimpse at Da Qiao in class 1.

Reading-loving Da Qiao became famous in the school. At this moment, everyone couldn't help coming over.

Nowadays, many workplace subscribed to newspapers. The employed reading-loving household would mention this matter when they got home.

So on this day, many parents at home nagged their children; saying that Qiao Nian Nian's composition can be published in the newspaper, why they can't do it.

On this day, many children secretly 'hated' Da Qiao, that family's child.

During the summer vacation, Qiao Family's small shop was getting better and better.

Because Qiao's grocery store had many varieties and was fair and honest, everyone liked to shop there.

In this way, Qiao Family gained a firm foothold in the town.

Huo Family missed Da Qiao dearly. They sent a letter before the holiday; asking Da Qiao to go to the the capital to play as soon as the holiday start.

Initially, Da Qiao didn't want to go. On the fifth day of the holiday, Huo Chi appeared at Qiao's house.

"Elder Brother Huo Chi, why are you here?" Da Qiao's eyes widened at the sudden appearance of Elder Brother Huo Chi.

Huo Chi reached out and rubbed her head: "I've come to pick you up. If I don't come in person, you would definitely not be willing to go over!"

What's more, it took so many days to travel over by train. He couldn't be assured to let her go alone. So he immediately hopped on train as soon as his vacation began.

Da Qiao pouted slightly: "Don't mess with my hair. My braids have just been combed."

Huo Chi recalled that every time she changed her hairstyle when she was a child, she would ask him if she looked good. The corners of her mouth couldn't help curling up.

Da Qiao was puzzled by his mirth: "Elder Brother Huo Chi, what are you laughing at?"

Huo Chi shook his head: "It's nothing, I just think...you seem to become ugly."

Da Qiao's eyes went round. She harumphed, "Elder Brother Huo Chi, you are talking nonsense. I am obviously very pretty!"

Huo Chi didn't have time to answer when a black charcoal dumpling rushed over.

She jumped up and punched Huo Chi's knee: "Elder Brother, you look so good-looking, but your eyes aren't good! My elder sister is obviously as good-looking as me!"

When Huo Chi heard this, he didn't even have to look to know who said it.

That was right! It was little Dong Yun, the confident little ugly duckling from Qiao Family!

Then, the twins also came out. Each also gave him a punch!

Xue An Xu's baby voice uttered, "My elder sister is the most beautiful in the world!"

Qiao An Jie nodded like a pecking chick and pouted his little red lips, "Yes, elder sister is the prettiest!"

Huo Chi: En, he was wrong. He shouldn't bully Qiao Nian Nian.

Da Qiao looked at her protective younger siblings and proudly winked at Elder Brother Huo Chi. Afterward, her lips pursed and smiled.

Huo Chi stayed at Qiao's house for three days before taking Da Qiao to the capital.

Da Qiao thought that she was going to the capital to just eat and drink. Unexpectedly, she found her fourth aunt who had been swapped since she was a baby!