funbook-pk 23: My mom's been quiet all the time; she's definitely up to something.
23: My mom's been quiet all the time; she's definitely up to something.
Han Wen rented a modular counter on the first floor of the high-tech trading hall, with a total area of more than two square meters, mainly for operating computer assembly and repair businesses.
At the same time, he also hired two apprentices.
A male apprentice, from Jiangnan Province, named Lu Xiangdong, 23 years old, a junior high school graduate, was learning the trade from me.
A female apprentice, a local of Jinghua City, named Chu Niannan, with a high school education, 20 years old, helps Gu Amei.
These days, university, vocational college, junior college, and technical secondary school graduates are still subject to a job assignment system and cannot go out to work.
Therefore, the main workforce in Jinghua City consists of junior high school graduates from rural areas outside the city and local high school students who did not get into university.
Han Wen doesn't have strict requirements regarding employees' education level, because he himself only graduated from high school. Gu Amei, on the other hand, didn't even finish junior high school.
What he values most is a person's character. As long as the person gains his approval and meets his standards, he will hire them.
As for the driver, Han Wen gave up on him because the driver's salary was too high.
Moreover, although he now has the money to buy a car, it's not a very cost-effective option.
A Tianjin Dafa motorcycle, which had a factory price of less than 30,000 yuan, is now being sold for 40,000 to 50,000 yuan, which is outrageous.
This vehicle, commonly known as a "mian" or "huangchong," can carry both people and goods, making it truly versatile.
If Hanwen had a driver's license, he would definitely have bought one right away. Unfortunately, he's always been too busy to learn how to drive.
Although he knew how to drive in his previous life, he really didn't dare to drive around recklessly in Jinghua City before he got his driver's license.
Left with no other choice, the plan to buy a car had to be put on hold.
Because of his experience and skills, Han Wen set up the counter of the high-tech trading market in just a few days.
The counter is doing very well every day, and its income is almost more than that of Ningning Typing Shop.
Right now, computer assembly and repair are booming industries, and even a pig like Hanwen can't help but take off.
Once students from nearby universities start entering the market, profits will be quickly diluted and will no longer be as high as they once were.
Unlike the shops near Gaozhuang intersection, the High-Tech Trading Market always closes between 18 PM and 19 PM every night.
Moreover, there is nowhere to rest in the market.
To save money, Hanwen did not rent a new place and continued to live at Ningning Typing Shop.
Anyway, it's only a little over a kilometer away from Ningning's typing shop, so it won't take him long to get there by bike or on foot.
As for Lu Xiangdong, he could only rent a place to live nearby, while Chu Niannan went home to live.
Hanwen could no longer provide them with accommodation because Dingding Typing Shop was already full. Moreover, Gu Amei would not allow anyone else to stay.
Since the start of the school year, Zhou Ning has only been able to come and help out in the evenings and on weekends.
She would stay at the shop at night. In the morning, she would ride her bicycle to school. Because Kyoto University was very close by, it was very convenient for her to travel back and forth.
When people are engrossed in their work, they often forget things, even the time.
Han Wen was indeed very busy these days. So, he really forgot to look for the letters that the talented and romantic Xu Cairen had written to him, and he also forgot his promise to his mother to go home.
When he unexpectedly remembered these things, he could no longer find the letters Xu Cai Ren had written to him, and more than ten days had passed since he had promised his mother he would come home.
"Xiao Meizi, have you received any letters from my mother these past few days?" Han Wen sensed something was wrong and couldn't help but ask Gu Amei during dinner that evening.
"Brother Han, I carefully check all the letters the shop receives every day, and I haven't seen any letter from Auntie," Gu Amei replied.
"So much time has passed, and my mom hasn't written to me at all?" Han Wen frowned. "That's so strange; it's not like her at all."
"Hanwen, what do you mean?" Zhou Ning was startled, feeling a little scared. "Auntie, are you planning a surprise attack, sneaking over here to arrest you?"
"Who knows? Maybe you're right." Han Wen nodded, teasing his mother, "Mom's been quiet all the time; she's definitely up to something."
"Han Wen, you've gone too far. How can you talk about your mother like that?" Zhou Ning laughed, but then worried, "If things really are as you say, and your aunt suddenly shows up, what should we do?"
"When soldiers come, we'll block them; when water comes, we'll dam it. I've lived with my mother for so long, I know her very well."
"Even if she sneaks over, it won't be easy for her to catch me." Han Wen snorted, unconcerned.
"What are you planning to do?" Zhou Ning asked with concern.
"Xiao Meizi, if there are any more computer repair jobs in the future, please schedule them for the evening." Han Wen thought for a moment before saying, "The High-Tech Trading Market closes too early every day, so I can't work overtime even if I want to."
Please take all the on-site repair orders here. I'm going out to work overtime tonight.
Starting tomorrow, I won't come home unless I'm out working until midnight every night.
During this time, you and Sister Ning should be careful to prevent my mother from launching a surprise attack or showing up suddenly.
As long as I'm not in the store, it's like my mom's come. She can't see me, can't catch me, and will have to go back soon.
Because the cost of living in Jinghua City is too high, she is unwilling to waste money and engage in a protracted battle with me here.
In addition, her work is very busy, and even if she asks for leave, she can't take more than a few days off.
Once my mom goes back, I can resume my normal sleep schedule.
"Han Wen, it's fine if Auntie doesn't come. But if she travels all this way and you just hide from her, isn't that going too far?" Zhou Ning said with some concern.
"I'm just hiding away for a while, not seeing her forever. Once I get through this difficult period, I'll naturally apologize to my mom."
Besides, I can't see my mom. You and Xiaomei can greet her for me." Han Wen didn't care and said with a smile, "You can tell her she's my girlfriend, and Xiaomei can tell her she's my sister."
"My mom would be overjoyed if she suddenly had a daughter-in-law and a goddaughter."
"Nonsense, I'm your sister, not your girlfriend." Zhou Ning said shyly, glaring at Han Wen.
"Brother Han, are you really willing to accept me as your sister?" Gu Amei asked excitedly.
"I've always treated you like a younger sister, like my own sister, didn't you know that?" Han Wen retorted, "Xiao Meizi, I suspect my mom could show up at any moment."
Therefore, I'm entrusting you with the arduous task of receiving her.
This time, you not only need to reassure her, but also make her happy. As long as my mom isn't angry and goes home happily, I'll definitely give you a bonus.
"Okay, no problem, Brother Han, I agree. Now, just watch how I perform." Gu Amei smiled confidently.