Chapter 240 Chen Shuning visits Zhou Dajiang's grocery store
Chapter 240 Chen Shuning visits Zhou Dajiang's grocery store
Chen Shuning hadn't heard this name for a long time. He smiled and asked, "Zhou Dajiang opened a grocery store. Is he taking the right path?"
"Dajiang has finally turned over a new leaf." Sister Zhao, sitting at the counter, said, "I ran into his grandmother a few days ago, and she praised him to me!
Shu Ning, does he know your second brother? I saw them talking on the roadside before.
Chen Shuning replied: "Yes, they are classmates."
"No wonder..." Sister Zhao came over and whispered, "I was worried that your second brother would learn bad things from him!"
"No, Comrade Zhou Dajiang only looks fierce, but he has never done anything bad." Chen Shuning said firmly: "My second brother said that he is also a miserable person, without parents."
"Yes, it's not easy for him to grow up."
Ma Lanzhi blinked and asked softly, "Zhou Dajiang? Is he the gay who sold us the book?"
Chen Shuning thought for a moment and replied, "It should be him. He's the only one around here named Zhou Dajiang."
Wang Na was still struggling with the color. Seeing Chen Shuning and the others gathered here to chat, she called out, "Shuning, Lanzhi, come and help me pick a color."
Chen Shuning turned and walked over, picked up the cloth and gestured on Wang Na's body, muttering: "This color doesn't suit you. It makes your skin look darker."
He picked up the other two colors and compared them, then said, "Wang Na, this one looks good. It makes your skin look whiter and your temperament is good."
Wang Na frowned and asked, "Shuning, isn't this pattern too old-fashioned? I feel like the color is too dark."
"Hmm..." Chen Shuning pondered for a moment and said, "Aren't you making a skirt? If you use this fabric for the skirt and add a white collar, it won't look old-fashioned."
As she spoke, Chen Shuning looked at Sister Li and said sweetly, "Sister Li, do you have any white cloth?"
Sister Li bent down and pulled out a cardboard box from under the counter. She said, "Shuning, you guys can look for it yourself! If you like anything, just take it home and use it."
"Thank you, Sister Li!" Chen Shuning said coquettishly, "Sister Li and Sister Zhao really love me. Every time I come here, they let me pick out the cloth."
Sister Li pinched Chen Shuning's cheek and said with a smile, "You have such a sweet little mouth!"
Ma Lanzhi has already squatted down to pick out scraps of cloth. Don't underestimate these scraps of cloth. With some cutting, they can be used to make a lot of things.
"Sister Li, I want to discuss something with you. Can you give me all these scraps of cloth?" Ma Lanzhi put down the scraps of cloth, moved closer to Sister Li and whispered, "I won't take them for nothing."
As she spoke, she pulled two dimes from her pocket and stuffed them in. Sister Li calmly put the money away and nodded gently. This scrap of cloth can't be sold, so with the two dimes in her pocket, it's hers.
Chen Shuning watched the scene without saying a word. There was no point in arguing over this if there was no grudge. He pulled out a larger piece of cloth, deftly packed the scraps, and handed it to Ma Lanzhi.
Wang Na had already made up her mind. She pointed at the color Chen Shuning had chosen and said to Sister Li, "Sister Li, let's go with this color!"
After choosing the fabric, Ma Lanzhi and Wang Na also bought honey egg cake and twenty eggs, and then the three of them came out of the supply and marketing cooperative.
After walking for a while, Chen Shuning suddenly stopped and suggested, "How about the three of us go to Zhou Dajiang's grocery store?"
Wang Na stopped and said excitedly, "Sure! Didn't they say there are still a lot of stalls ahead? Let's take a look around. We're here anyway, so it would be boring to just go back like this."
"Yeah." Ma Lanzhi responded, "He runs a grocery store, so he should have a lot of stuff. Maybe he can buy things that the supply and marketing cooperative doesn't have there."
After the discussion, Chen Shuning stopped a female comrade passing by and asked about the location of the grocery store.
Zhou Dajiang's grocery store is right next to the post office. It's not a big place, but it has a wide range of goods. It has just been open for a few days and business is booming.
When Chen Shuning arrived at the grocery store, Zhou Dajiang had just sent off a few customers. Seeing Chen Shuning, he greeted her warmly, "Shuning, are you bringing your friends here to buy something?"
"Brother Zhou," Chen Shuning replied with a smile, "I heard from people in town that you opened a grocery store, so my friend and I came to take a look."
Wang Na walked into the grocery store and bumped into Zhou Dajiang. She recognized him immediately: "Comrade, we've met before! Lanzhi and I bought our textbooks from you."
Zhou Dajiang scratched the back of his head, thought for a moment, and remembered the two of them: "I remember! That's what happened. After you bought the books, you met a female educated youth you knew.
She wanted to get a bargain, but I ignored her. I sold all the books, and before I left, she was still looking through them in the recycling station! By the way, did she find any books?
"No." Wang Na's voice was crisp and pleasant. She smiled and said, "She came back that day covered in dust and dirt, didn't find the book, and even had a fight with us."
Ma Lanzhi walked around the room and said with some disgust, "Don't mention her. It's unlucky."
"Okay, let's not talk about her." Zhou Dajiang brought out a few stools and placed them on the ground. He said politely, "Please sit down and rest for a while. I just sent a group of customers away and haven't had time to clean up yet. The room is a bit messy."
"Brother Zhou, please stop busying yourself." Chen Shuning looked around and said, "We'll be leaving soon."
Wang Na stared at the shelves, her eyes settling on the hairpins and flowers. She looked up and asked, "Comrade Zhou Dajiang, can I see those?"
"Sure." Zhou Dajiang brought the box over and placed it in front of Wang Na: "Pick it! I'll give you a discount for whichever one you choose."
Wang Na asked excitedly, "Really? Comrade Zhou Dajiang, you're really good at business!"
As she spoke, Wang Na lowered her head and started picking the items.
Zhou Dajiang smiled and said, "Hey, I'm also just trying to figure out how to do business."
Ma Lanzhi came over and asked, "Comrade Zhou Dajiang, I can make hairbands and hairpins. I guarantee they'll be prettier than the ones you sell. Will you buy them?"
Zhou Dajiang was stunned for a moment, but quickly reacted: "Can you bring some finished products over? If they're as beautiful as you say, I'll definitely buy them."
Ma Lanzhi raised her hand and took out a bunch of hair ties from the box, and grabbed a handful of hairpins. She picked out the simplest styles, and she could just decorate them with floral fabrics when she got home.
"Calculate how much these things cost."
Zhou Dajiang counted them and said, "This stuff is ten cents in total, just give me eight cents."
Ma Lanzhi took out her money and paid swiftly, saying with a smile, "I'll come to you with the finished product after I finish the college entrance examination."
Zhou Dajiang smiled and said, "Okay, I'll wait."
The hairpins and hair ties that lesbians use nowadays are few in variety and very monotonous in appearance. If Ma Lanzhi could make something better, Zhou Dajiang would really buy it.
You can sell it in grocery stores. If you make a lot, you can take it to the county town when you purchase goods and sell it to those who do wholesale business.
Wang Na put down her hairpin and ran to Chen Shuning. The two of them got together and picked up the handkerchief.
Chen Shuning had no shortage of things, but Zhou Dajiang was her second brother's good friend, so it was reasonable for her to show her support. After much thought, she decided to buy him a few handkerchiefs.
This thing is not expensive and very practical.
Chen Shuning put the things on the counter and asked, "Brother Dajiang, I want these handkerchiefs. Can you tell me how much they cost?"
"Shuning, why are you giving me money?" Zhou Dajiang refused, "Your second brother and I are friends, so I can't take your money."
"Let's put it this way." Chen Shuning said in a serious tone, "Doing business has its costs. No matter how good the relationship is, you can't just take it for free."
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