Chapter 191: Chapter 191: Yue Xiaofang’s Hustle and Bustle Chapter 191: Chapter 191: Yue Xiaofang’s Hustle and Bustle Since Yue Jiannan went to the city to study, Yue Xiaofang could only deliver the finished goods to the Orchid Pavilion herself.
Yue Jiandong advised her, “When I go to the city to deliver goods, I can take yours with me, so you don’t have to make an extra trip.”
Yue Xiaofang, however, declined with a smile, “No need. I was just about to take a stroll in the city.”
She explained, “Now, unlike before, going to the city doesn’t require a production brigade’s permit. It’s good for me to broaden my horizons, see the new styles of clothes in the city, and avoid working in isolation.”
In truth, Yue Xiaofang knew that every time Yue Jiandong went to the city, he had to visit countless restaurants and was busy like a spinning top.
With Yue Xiaofang’s nature, how could she be willing to trouble her elder brother?
Yue Jiandong also understood her thinking and knew that no matter what he said, he could not change his sister’s mind.
He could only shake his head helplessly and tried a different approach, “You’ve made a name for yourself now. Everyone, both inside and outside the village, knows that the Yue Xiaofang from Daye Village has good skills. You might as well open your own store, and people will naturally come to you if they want something.”
“Although the selling price is not as high as selling in the city, it’s advantageous because you don’t have to go to the city to deliver goods. Plus, you won’t have to split the money with Boss Shi. Overall, you will earn more, not less.”
But as soon as Yue Jiannan suggested it, Yue Xiaofang rejected it.
“Big brother, when I really had no other option, it was Boss Shi who gave me the opportunity. I can’t betray him.”
Yue Jiandong couldn’t help but smile wryly. From a businessman’s perspective, Yue Xiaofang and Shi Yongshou were simply engaging in mutually beneficial cooperation.
Yue Xiaofang was skilled, and Shi Yongshou’s orders were too many for him to handle, so he outsourced some to her.
Money was exchanged, and goods were delivered, with no debts between them.
But the sincere Xiaofang always remembered this act of kindness.
There had been offers from private tailor shops willing to pay higher prices to poach Yue Xiaofang, but she had never been tempted.
Now that Yue Jiandong was suggesting she start her own business, catering to the surrounding villages without competing with Shi Yongshou for customers, Yue Xiaofang still felt it was inappropriate.
Yue Jiandong had no choice but to stop persuading her and only reminded her to be careful.
“When you go to the city, be cautious and keep an eye out for anyone following you.”
Yue Xiaofang was attractive.
The years following her divorce not only failed to leave a mark of hardship on her face but actually made Yue Xiaofang more charming than when she was unmarried.
Although security had improved compared to the past, the road to the city was long, and encountering any lowlifes could be troublesome.
Yue Xiaofang nodded solemnly, “Don’t worry, brother; I’ll be careful.”
Lin Chunju’s approach to this problem was much more straightforward and rough.
She suggested that Yue Xiaofang choose to go to the city when Yue Qingqing had time off, taking the child with her.
In other households, the elders looked after the young ones, but in her family, having Qingqing accompany them felt more reassuring.
Yue Xiaofang adored Qingqing dearly and considered her child’s eagerness to visit the city as sufficient reason to go.
Whenever Yue Qingqing accompanied her aunt, she was treated to delicious food, and nothing bad had happened.
After delivering their goods, they could also take the opportunity to visit Yue Jiannan at school.
Yue Jiannan said that when Yu Yaxian first saw him at school, she was shocked and scared, even taking two days off because she dared not attend classes.
Only after realizing that Yue Jiannan had no intention of revealing her shameful secret did she muster the courage to return to her studies.
Whatever Yu Yaxian told Song Qiming, he certainly looked at Yue Jiannan with contempt when he saw him.
He even went out of his way to tell Yue Jiannan not to harbor any foolish hopes and insulted him, saying that a country bumpkin attending school was nothing more than a waste of family money.
Yue Jiannan turned a deaf ear to these words and was single-mindedly devoted to his studies.
Talking about this, Yue Jiannan couldn’t hide his pride.
“Sis, I’ve discovered that I am a genius. The teachers all praise my rapid progress. Whenever I encounter a problem I don’t understand, I think it over carefully back in the dorm, and I can always figure it out.”
Yue Xiaofang was delighted for her brother and said excitedly, “Your talent wasn’t evident when you were little. Otherwise, I would have insisted you go to school.”
“That’s what is called a late bloomer.”
Yue Jiannan cheekily pinched Yue Qingqing’s cheeks on both sides, stretching them out like a steamed bun.
“Qingqing, you should learn from your uncle.”
Yue Qingqing, “Ouch… ” I really should revoke your ‘Spell’.”