Chapter 45: The Couple Officially Starts Their Business

After discussing the partnership, Lin Shan, Lin Xiangyi, and Xie Qingxiao left the sales director’s office.

Lin Shan had to go back to work, so he said goodbye to Xie Qingxiao and Lin Xiangyi and returned to his office.

The couple left the meat processing plant and went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy various spices needed for making braised dishes. They also bought meat for dinner before cycling home.

Xie’s father and Xie’s mother happened to be at home. Seeing them carrying large bags, they thought Lin Xiangyi had ransacked the Lin family. They were surprised to find it was spices and hurriedly asked, “Did you go to the state-owned meat shop to talk? Are they willing to wholesale duck offal to you?”

“Mom, we didn’t go to the meat shop, we went directly to the meat processing plant,” Lin Xiangyi said with a smile, “My dad is an employee of the meat processing plant, so we asked him to connect us. Now the meat processing plant has agreed to wholesale to us.”

Xie’s mother slapped her forehead, remembering: “That’s right, your father-in-law is the director of the meat processing plant!” She wasn’t sure what kind of director he was.

Lin Xiangyi: “Yes, it’s easier to get things done with connections, and we can get the biggest discount.”

“That’s great!” Xie’s mother was overjoyed, “So marrying a daughter-in-law from a good family, although she’s a bit spoiled, still has many benefits, like a good social network!”

This is exactly when it comes in handy!

“When do you plan to start your business?” Xie’s father asked eagerly.

“Tomorrow,” Xie Qingxiao said, “I discussed it with my wife. We’ll go get the goods tomorrow morning, braise them well, and take them out to test the waters in the afternoon.”

“Yes,” Lin Xiangyi nodded. On the way back from the county town, she had discussed many details of their business with Xie Qingxiao and reached a consensus.

“Then tomorrow, your father and I won’t go to the fields, we’ll stay home to help,” Xie’s mother said, “Our son and daughter-in-law are making progress, we have to support them, right?”

“Thank you, Mom and Dad,” Lin Xiangyi said quickly, “Don’t worry, Qingxiao and I won’t let you work for free. If this project really works out, we’ll give you compensation…”

“No, no, that’s being too polite. What compensation between family members? How can parents take money from their children?” Xie’s mother was surprised, “As long as you’re doing well, we’re happy.”

Lin Xiangyi looked at Xie Qingxiao, who said, “It’s a bit early to talk about that now. We’ll talk about it in a couple of days.”

Okay!

Lin Xiangyi nodded. The business hasn’t started yet, maybe Xie’s father and Xie’s mother still think their business might not be successful, so it’s indeed a bit early to talk about this now.

They will give what they should give when the time comes.

That night, Xie’s father, Xie’s mother, and Xie Qingxiao were all very happy, especially Xie’s father and Xie’s mother. The meat processing plant’s willingness to cooperate with Xie Qingxiao and Lin Xiangyi gave them some confidence in their business.

After dinner, sitting in the courtyard enjoying the cool air, Xie’s mother chatted with Lin Xiangyi for a long time.

Xie Qingxiao couldn’t get a word in, so he went to take a shower and went back to the room first.

Lin Xiangyi thought he was tired today and went to bed first. But when she finished washing up and returned to the room, she saw him leaning against the headboard, reading a comic book.

He was full of energy. Seeing her come in, he even smiled at her.

Lin Xiangyi: “…” This peacock spreading its tail look, she knew what he was thinking without even thinking about it.

She just didn’t understand, why was he so enthusiastic about this?

No matter how happy he was, he couldn’t be unrestrained. How could he want it every day?

However, after all, she didn’t give him anything last night. After getting into bed, Xie Qingxiao turned over, and Lin Xiangyi didn’t refuse.

Of course, only once.

Afterward, Xie Qingxiao wanted to go for another round, but Lin Xiangyi firmly refused: “No, we have to get up early tomorrow to get the goods. If you keep messing around, what if I’m late? Go to sleep!”

“No,” Xie Qingxiao’s voice was hoarse, “One more time… I’ll be quick.”

…And then they messed around for another half hour.

Lin Xiangyi: “…” Quick, my foot!

As a result, Lin Xiangyi really got up late the next day. She looked at her watch and it was almost eight o’clock.

Xie Qingxiao’s bed was already empty.

“Damn Xie Qingxiao, he didn’t wake me up!” Lin Xiangyi scratched her hair, almost cursing Xie Qingxiao to death. She quickly got up and changed into a set of clothes to go out.

Xie’s mother saw Lin Xiangyi rushing out and was a bit surprised: “Xiangyi, what’s wrong?”

“Where’s Xie Qingxiao?”

“He went to the county town to get the goods. He told us not to wake you up. When you get up, go eat breakfast quickly. Qingxiao should be back soon.”

Lin Xiangyi was stunned for a moment, then realized: “Xie Qingxiao went to the county town to get the goods by himself?”

“Yes, didn’t he tell you?” Xie’s mother said, “He got up at six o’clock, washed his face, didn’t eat breakfast, and went out. He estimated the time and should be back soon. Go wash up and eat breakfast quickly. Your father and I will go clean the pigsty while we have time.”

“Oh, okay,” Lin Xiangyi said, feeling relieved. She thought she was going to be late, but this man was indeed considerate and went to get the goods himself.

A smile appeared on Lin Xiangyi’s face. So far, she hadn’t made a mistake marrying Xie Qingxiao.

He was indeed a very responsible man.

Lin Xiangyi went to wash up, then went to the kitchen to eat breakfast. After breakfast, Xie Qingxiao also came back.

Lin Xiangyi heard the sound and went to greet Xie Qingxiao, helping him unload the goods, “How much did you get?”

“Fifty catties,” Xie Qingxiao had sweat on his forehead. He casually wiped it and said, “I also got ten catties of large intestines.”

“So much? You must be tired,” Lin Xiangyi said quickly, reaching out to wipe his sweat.

Xie Qingxiao looked at her, then lowered his head to accommodate her height.

Xie’s father and Xie’s mother, who had just finished cleaning the pigsty, heard Xie Qingxiao’s movements and hurried back. Seeing this heartwarming scene, they smiled knowingly.

This newlywed couple was really lovey-dovey.

“So much?” Xie’s mother was surprised to see Xie Qingxiao bring back so many offal, “Then we have to start now. This stuff is not easy to handle, it will take us four people a long time.”

“Yes, let’s start now. Get the big basin,” Lin Xiangyi said, then to Xie Qingxiao, “We’ll take care of this. You go eat breakfast first.”

“Okay,” Xie Qingxiao said, going to eat breakfast.

Lin Xiangyi and Xie’s father Xie’s mother carried all the offal to the water tank and started to process the filth inside. When Xie Qingxiao finished breakfast, he joined them to process it.

They started at nine o’clock in the morning and had lunch in between. After processing the filth and braising it, it was already 2:30 pm.

They rested for a while, ate some porridge, then loaded the braised goods and set off for the county town to sell them at almost four o’clock in the afternoon.

Xie Qingxiao carried the braised goods, and Lin Xiangyi rode the bicycle Lin Shan had given her as a dowry, following behind.

They arrived in the county town at 4:30 pm, just when the county town residents were buying vegetables and going home to make dinner. They went directly to the textile factory dormitory.