Rebirth 1990: The beginning is sweet and cool Bai Yueguang

"If you think it tastes good, you're welcome to come buy it from us. Tell them they are my buddies. Since they are family, the price will definitely be affordable. 50 cents a pound is fine."

"After a year of hard work, it's time for everyone to taste the good apples."

Cao Qinquan's eyes were moist.

Just looking at Zhou Qi.

"What's going on?" Zhou Qi asked.

"Brother Qi, you are so kind. I would like to thank you on behalf of our fellow villagers," said Cao Qinquan.

"Oh, it's no big deal, don't be polite!"

"Go do your thing!"

Looking at Cao Qinquan's receding figure, Zhou Qi knew that the rural market had been opened up.

In fact, compared with Ma Yuancai and Zhang Gongzheng, Cao Qinquan was the new force in opening up the market, and it was so refreshing to spend money.

This can be seen from the scene at the market.

Looking around, there are people carrying woven bags, each of which is bulging with stuff, and they are very determined in their purchases.

How many people really don’t have enough food to eat?

If you don’t pay… you haven’t tasted the sweetness yet.

The factory is now full of goods, and the security guard alone cannot guard this mountain of gold and silver.

Therefore, Zhao Dabai and his colleagues arranged a shift and took turns to work the night shift. The factory had complete dormitories, which was just right for them to take a nap.

After everything is arranged, it is estimated that there will be no news from Ma Yuancai today.

Zhou Qi carried two bags of apples and walked home happily.

After arriving home, I quickly prepared a few side dishes.

As soon as the food was put on the table, there was a noise at the courtyard gate. He asked Lin Ruixue to come over.

After a while, Lin Ruixue and her cousin Lin Yifeng came in.

"Why are you here so early today?" Lin Ruixue looked surprised.

"There's nothing to do at the factory, so we've finished work early. Come wash your hands and get ready for dinner!" Zhou Qi greeted him with a smile.

Lin Yifeng looked a little embarrassed. After all, he had just criticized Zhou Qi for not doing his job properly, but now he was going to enjoy the meal he made himself, which made him feel a little embarrassed.

But he was a straightforward man. He sat down and started eating, and he enjoyed it very much.

In contrast, Lin Ruixue seemed to have a poor appetite and sipped her rice in small sips.

"What's wrong? Not to your taste?" Zhou Qi asked with concern.

"No, it's delicious!" Lin Ruixue replied, but her expression clearly showed that something was wrong.

Zhou Qi put down his chopsticks and said seriously: "If you have anything on your mind, just speak up. This is your home, and we are all family. There is nothing to hide."

"It's really nothing, it's not my business!" Lin Ruixue also put down her bowl and chopsticks, pouting slightly, "It's just that Sister Ping was fired from the factory today."

Sister Ping?

Zhou Qi thought about it.

Oh, Zhang Xiuping!

As the cotton mill was reformed, older employees were inevitably laid off.

During this period, many people left the cotton mill, but Lin Ruixue didn't feel much. However, Zhang Xiuping's departure made her feel mixed emotions. Sister Xiuping was not only her guide when she first entered the mill, but also more like a master and a close sister. The relationship between the two was special.

Zhou Qi thought something serious had happened, so he smiled and comforted her: "It's normal for people to come and go. You won't be working there forever anyway. You will have to leave sooner or later. There's nothing to be sad about."

"Brother Qi, you don't understand!" Lin Ruixue's brows were filled with worry. "Sister Ping's family is already in a tight financial situation. Her child is still in college, and her husband injured his leg a while ago. The burden of the whole family is on her. Now she lost her job again. She cried when she left today. I'm really worried about her."

Lin Ruixue, who had experienced many ups and downs, empathized with Sister Ping's predicament and her eyes became red unconsciously.

Zhou Qi saw this and understood a little bit. He asked with a smile: "How is your sister Ping's cooking skill?"

"It's super good. I've eaten it. The lunch she brought with her before was especially delicious." Lin Ruixue recalled.

"That's easy. Find a chance to ask her if she's willing to come to our company to cook. There are more than 20 people now, three meals a day, and free time. As long as meals are served on time, it'll be fine." Zhou Qi suggested.

"Really?" Lin Ruixue suddenly became alert, "How is the salary calculated?"

Zhang Xiuping is old and it is not easy for her to find a job. If Zhou Qi can help her, it will undoubtedly be a timely help.

"How much do you think is appropriate?" Zhou Qi asked back.

Lin Ruixue thought about it and said hesitantly: "If it's just cooking, one hundred yuan a day?"

Zhou Qi couldn't help but raise his lips when he heard this, and hooked his finger at Lin Ruixue: "Come, come closer."

Lin Ruixue thought there was something dirty on her face, so she subconsciously touched it and moved closer. Unexpectedly, Zhou Qi gently lifted her chin and said with a smile: "You are so nice, saving money for me everywhere."

"Shh!"

Lin Ruixue's face turned red instantly, especially in front of her brother. Such intimate words and actions made her very shy.

Zhou Qi said, "One hundred yuan is indeed too little. For the sake of my wife, I can't say no. Just give her two hundred yuan. Like I said, three meals a day. When there are more employees in the future, I will raise her salary according to the situation."

"Of course, the premise is that she has to be willing, otherwise it would be useless for us to discuss this."

"She will definitely agree."

Lin Ruixue stood up quickly and said excitedly: "I will go find Sister Ping now and tell her the good news!"

Zhou Qi quickly pulled her back and advised, "There's no rush. Eat your meal first, or the food will be cold when you come back."

Although Lin Ruixue was impatient, she still sat back down obediently. The previous worries were swept away, and she ate much faster than usual. After finishing the meal, she ran away.

After Lin Ruixue left, Lin Yifeng stared at Zhou Qi: "You think you are rich, right?"

"Did you give too much?" Zhou Qi asked back.

Lin Yifeng said sternly: "You can spend your money however you want, I don't care, but don't think it will work if you just appease my sister."

Zhou Qi looked at him with a smile: "Are you threatening me?"

"It's just a reminder." Lin Yifeng replied.

"I'm going to run something." Zhou Qi stood up, picked up a bag of apples, and said to Lin Yifeng, "If you don't have anything else to do, I'll leave it to you to wash the dishes."

After saying this, he turned and walked out.

Zhou Qi came to Zhang Wenhui's house and the person who opened the door was Zhang Wenhui's wife, Qian Bing.

Having said that, Qian Bing still looks pretty good. Even though time has been unforgiving, her figure is still in good shape, and it is not an exaggeration to say that she still has charm.

But as the old saying goes, flowers grown at home are not fragrant, but wild flowers are always attractive. As the deputy director of a cotton mill, Zhang Wenhui always wants to find a little freshness in his spare time.

This time I really have to thank Zhang Wenhui's confidante outside. If it weren't for her, it would not be easy to get in touch with Zhang Wenhui's network.

"Hello sister-in-law, is Brother Zhang at home?" Zhou Qi greeted warmly with a smile on his face.

Zhou Qi had come here several times before, and Qian Bing also had an impression of him, but he was wondering why this guy came to his house every now and then, and what was he doing there?