In the office, He Nan motioned for Shen Mianmian to sit down, poured her a cup of hot water, and bent down to sit opposite her.
Shen Mianmian took a sip of water from the cup, wondering whether she should just say goodbye to He Nan. She thought it best not to bother him with her trivial issues.
Before she could speak, he raised an eyebrow and asked, "Did you come here alone?"
"No." Shen Mianmian shook her head, holding the cup with both hands, "Lu Siyuan is waiting for me outside."
He Nan nodded and hummed softly, then asked indifferently, "With final exams coming up, and you still in high school, you won’t be able to carry on with the business as it is. Have you made any plans?"
Should she applaud his intelligence, or his intelligence?
From the moment she sat down, he hadn’t asked her why she was there. Then, the question he asked immediately hit the nail on the head.
She couldn’t help but admire him.
Now that the topic had been brought up, Shen Mianmian didn’t hold back, opting for the truth, "Big Brother He, Siyuan and I have discussed it and decided to open a shop in the city to sell rural agricultural products exclusively."
"It’s not a long-term business but making some quick money temporarily is no problem," said He Nan.
Big Brother He was indeed clever, laying out the pros and cons straight away.
"Siyuan and I are still students, without much time or ability, so we thought of saving up some money slowly to switch business later on."
"Have you found a good location yet?" He Nan asked.
"Not yet," Shen Mianmian shook her head.
The best spot would be near a vegetable market, but there didn’t seem to be any available space there. Even if there was, she and Lu Siyuan, just a couple of kids, might not be able to secure it.
Sometimes, age is an obstacle. When people see that you’re a kid, their first reaction is to think you’re just messing around and can’t afford the rent. Content orıginally comes from 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵·𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖·𝙣𝙚𝙩
There are also other potential problems that others might think kids can’t handle.
For example, if the business starts to do well, jealousy might arise, and that could lead to all sorts of problems.
Like now, their weekly business is so good, some of the market vendors have become jealous. But because they only set up their stall on weekends, the others have been able to tolerate it for the time being.
He Nan took a sip from his tea cup and said indifferently, "Don’t rush this. I’ll take some time in the next couple of days to help you look for a suitable spot."
Shen Mianmian’s eyes lit up, "Thank you, Big Brother He."
She didn’t refuse and thanked him generously. She really did need He Nan’s help. With him stepping in, it was like having a protective cover. Most people wouldn’t dare to cause trouble then.
"Mhm," He Nan nodded, then abruptly asked, "Is there anything else you need my help with?"
What she had needed his help with, he had already arranged. What else could she say?
After thinking it over, she said, "No, that’s all."
He Nan continued to inquire about her studies, and Shen Mianmian responded to each question.
Glancing at the clock on the wall, he stood up, "It’s getting late; you guys should head back early."
Two minors shouldn’t be out too late; it’s not safe.
Shen Mianmian had been planning to leave as well, and upon hearing this, she immediately stood up, "Big Brother He, then I’ll be heading back first."
After speaking, she turned and walked towards the door.
"Wait a second," he suddenly called out to her.
Shen Mianmian turned her head in confusion, only to see him pressing his thin lips together and looking at her pants with a strange gaze.
She looked down at her pants curiously, and her mind buzzed as if struck by lightning, leaving her petrified in place.