Chapter 6: The Age of Innocence
The person who bought the tofu machine was the first owner surnamed Zhang in Donghai City to do the breeding business, and he was a 10,000-yuan household in the early eighties.
With the development of the times, the economy has become more and more prosperous, and the halo of 10,000 households has gradually faded.
In particular, the breeding boom set off in the nineties, the number of competitors in the traditional aquaculture industry increased, and the business became not so easy to do.
The cost of breeding has increased, and as long as there are one or two chicken and swine fever, several years of hard work will easily go to waste.
Boss Zhang, who is a farmer, had to start looking for new opportunities to maintain the social status of his family.
The tofu machine that Xu Zheng saw here just met Boss Zhang's idea of starting a business again.
It's easy to get started, the cost is small, the shipment is large, and more importantly, it only costs 6,000 yuan.
"Oh, Li Muke is back, otherwise I would be worried about all this money, it's too much.
That Boss Zhang was worried that the tofu machine would be bought again, and he had already arranged for someone to pull the equipment away on the spot. β
After Xu Zheng saw Li Mu, he was overjoyed and squeezed out of the crowd to Li Mu's side.
Most of the onlookers came to watch, and after seeing the tofu machine sold, they crowded to Xu Zheng to inquire about the news.
According to Xu Zheng, when the tofu machine was still there, there were more people.
"It's just a little money, and besides, this is not the place to talk, let's go in first."
Li Mu first asked Xiaozhuang to evacuate the crowd.
These curious neighbors don't look like people who can buy equipment, either.
Then pulled the door, Li Mu took out six hundred-yuan bills from a pile of money and handed them to Xu Zheng.
The wife on the side showed a look of surprise.
For a family with a meager income, 600 yuan can greatly improve the living situation.
Xu Qing's eyes were even more brilliant, but he didn't expect that this Li Mu in front of him was a good man who did what he said.
But Xu Zheng hurriedly waved his hand and said anxiously: "No, I can't ask for this money, I just turned on the equipment, and someone came to buy it after a while."
It won't cost six hundred dollars. β
"How can it be, as much as it has been negotiated in advance, it will be as much as it is, as long as it is sold here, you will have a commission.
Doing business in partnership, how can there be a reason to spill it out and take it back. β
Li Mu stuffed the money directly into Xu Zheng's hand, and his tone was unquestionable.
The reason why he closed the door and gave him money was actually for the sake of safety.
The heart of defense is indispensable.
In the robbery incidents of this era, most of the perpetrators were in the surrounding neighborhoods who had long smelled the wind and grass.
"Okay, then Xiao Li, I'll take this money first.
If you still have the equipment in the back, I wonder if you should rent both of the surrounding houses. β
Xu Zheng took the money and handed it to his wife behind him.
At this time, the relationship between the two is no longer like the woman's father when they went on a blind date, but more like ...... regarded Li Mu as the boss.
"Okay, the faΓ§ade is too small now, and you can look at the situation of the place."
Li Mu nodded, and didn't say anything about the rent.
As long as Xu Zheng is not very stupid, he will quickly pay out of his own pocket to do this well.
"Li Mu, your aunt has already gone out to buy vegetables, eat first in the evening and then leave."
Xu Zheng was afraid that Li Mu would leave immediately, so he hurriedly greeted and said.
Inside, in the small kitchen, Xu Qing was already washing rice and cooking.
Li Mu did not refuse, and continued to stay in the store with Zhuang Shiming.
Unexpectedly, the aunt only bought the ingredients and came back, and the rest was handed over to Xu Qing, and she cooked the whole process.
Stir-fried sour chili with dried shrimp, sautΓ©ed beans, sweet and sour pork ribs, scrambled eggs with cucumbers, four dishes, plus a carrot chicken broth.
After a busy time, Xu Qing served the last bowl of soup, kept two plates for herself, and sat in the room with her mother to eat some dishes.
"It's delicious, it's delicious!"
"Brother Mu, eat, eat!"
Zhuang Shiming ate the meal and was full of praise.
I have to say that Xu Qing has a talent for cooking.
As a person who can't speak, it's not easy to make a meal that tastes and smells like just by observing.
"Come, Uncle Xu, drink!"
Li Mu ate very slowly, and after eating for a while, he toasted Xu Zheng.
Xu Zheng was still stunned at this time, and when he saw Li Mu stretching out his hand, he hurriedly raised his glass.
After a glass of wine, he asked carefully: "Xiao Li, what you said last time, how much do those surgeries for mute disease cost?" β
Li Mu pondered for a while and said, "Xu Qing's symptoms are acquired, he can hear sounds, and he doesn't need to install a cochlear implant.
For the treatment of acquired symptoms, the domestic technology is quite mature, and the operation fee should be 30,000 yuan.
The follow-up annual care and training fee is about 5,000 yuan, and if it is fast, it will take a year of training.
Therefore, all of them have to prepare 50,000 yuan, not to mention 50,000 yuan. β
To be honest, Li Mu saw it in his eyes and recognized the character of Xu Zheng and his wife.
In this era, the idea of patriarchy is still extremely serious, and if an ordinary person gives birth to a deaf girl, it is more likely that they will think of rushing to a trumpet.
After all, if you have another one, you can't fine so much money.
......
Satiated.
Li Mu took two flashlights and rode three wheels with Xiaozhuang to the village to rush back.
At this time, motorcycles are expensive, but there are already people racing in Donghai City, and most of them are young people who drive out of Jialing at home.
There are also people who drive the "Knife Boy" Suzuki King, which is majestic.
This scene can make Xiao Zhuang envious.
"Brother Mu, you said that if I had a Suzuki King, my wife wouldn't have run away, right?
It's time to have a home. β
Zhuang Shiming muttered quietly.
"There are not many things that can be grasped in a lifetime, what we can do is to be ourselves.
If you have a little ability, it is already good to bring a friend.
There will be better ones in the future, and you don't have to dwell on them. β
Li Mu enlightened again.
Zhuang Shiming pedaled three wheels in front, but he smiled happily and said, "Brother Mu, in fact, I have already seen it."
But I ate Xu Qing's dishes today, and the craftsmanship is very good, she is a good girl.
It's a pity that she can't speak, but if she can do a good job, she is also a good girl, isn't it? β
"If you haven't had surgery, you're a good girl if you can't speak.
Xiaozhuang, do you think my brother and I can't look down on her because the other party is mute? β
Li Mu asked in a deep voice.
In the case of dinner, not only Xiaozhuang, but even Xu Zheng and his wife did not ask Li Mu about the blind date.
It seems that with Li Mu's ability, he will never look at an unknown mute girl at all.
This is not the case.
As long as you are good enough, you won't care about all external factors.
Li Mu has always been a lonely person in his previous life, he grew up in an orphanage, and he can't talk about finding any relatives in his life.
I only feel that real feelings are the most precious.
But Xiaozhuang suddenly opened up and said, "Brother Mu, when I have some more money, I'll go find a woman!" β