Wife, please behave yourself.

Chapter 51 An Unexpectedly Interesting Story

The light from the streetlights shone on the road.

The warm-toned lighting gave the man beside her a golden hue.

Holding a steaming plate of fried chicken strips, she gazed at herself with a smile.

"You... really think so?"

"To be honest, the bookstore's business is just so-so. I also set up a small stall at the entrance a few days ago."

In response to Wen Yunwei's question, Liu Changcun's gaze swept over the stall in front of him again.

The bracelets are neatly arranged and have a beautiful design.

“Strictly speaking, we are still in the same industry.”

"Pfft~"

A few simple words instantly swept away the gloom that had been lingering since meeting Liu Changcun.

Wen Yunwei couldn't help but make a sound like he was exhaling.

She withdrew her gaze from the other person, and a smile returned to her face.

You've really changed a lot.

"Is it a good change or a bad change?"

"Hmm...it's not bad."

Looking up in thought, Wen Yunwei then gave her answer.

She looked at the man beside her again.

"You can't see any trace of your former self at all."

I'll take that as a compliment.

"I was just praising you."

As they began to interact more, Liu Changcun handed over the chicken strips he was holding once again.

This time, Wen Yunwei did not refuse again.

Pick up another bamboo skewer, stick a piece on it, and put it in your mouth.

He shook his head slightly.

"Delicious! Where did you buy it?"

"The one where there's a line ahead of us."

Following Liu Changcun's direction, Wen Yunwei vaguely saw a stall with people queuing up.

To get a better view, lean to the outside.

Her face touched the man's arm.

As if electrocuted, they quickly left.

"I had to queue for quite a while to buy some. This fried chicken strip shop is really doing a good job."

"..."

Liu Changcun slowly lowered his raised arm, seemingly unaware of Wen Yunwei's subtle movements beside him.

Looking at the deserted stall in front of him, he reassembled the chicken strips and put them into his mouth.

"By the way, how many did you sell today?"

"not much."

Responding, Wen Yunwei subtly shifted her body to the other side, keeping some distance from the man.

"In the afternoon, some people came to inquire about the price, but they just looked and no one bought anything."

"Too expensive?"

"Maybe...after all, a typical bracelet costs no more than ten yuan."

Wholesale and handmade items should not be priced the same.

Not to mention, all of these bracelets were designed by Wen Yunwei herself.

Liu Changcun knew this.

However, the other buyers were unaware of this.

They'll just think that other people are only selling for a few dollars, while the cheapest one here is 15 dollars.

Nobody's money grows on trees, and besides, the customers who come to browse the stalls are generally not people who can spend money casually.

Compared to decorative ornaments, they might prefer to buy items that are actually useful in their daily lives.

They targeted the wrong audience from the start, and the location they chose for their stall wasn't very good either.

Thinking it over, Liu Changcun looked at his side again.

Can the cost of the bracelet be reduced?

“Pressure…”

"The prices are a bit high. People who don't care about money won't buy from street vendors, and those who do care about money won't choose prices that are higher than other stalls."

"..."

"Is there any way?"

Wen Yunwei was somewhat stunned.

Looking at Liu Changcun, who was suddenly analyzing the situation seriously, she quickly replied after regaining her senses.

"If it's too cheap, I won't make any money..."

"Change the materials. Think about whether there are any cheaper options that are about the same quality."

"Hmm...yes, yes..."

"Then let's change it, and find someone to make a few molds, then we can just pour and cool it down."

They're all handmade, one by one, which shows sincerity, but expecting to make money from them is just wishful thinking. "Also, you need to put a sign on your stall to clearly display the prices. If the price is ten yuan, mark it as nine yuan and ninety cents, and so on. Remember to write the numbers in large numbers."

"Also, try setting up your stall in a different location, near a school. Although not every child can afford it, there are always students from well-off families."

"When the time comes, people who buy the bracelet will take it to school, and other classmates will see it, which will be like advertising."

"Students... tend to have a bit of a herd mentality. If someone else has it, they'll want it too. Even if it's not cheap, they can grit their teeth and save up for it."

"..."

Liu Changcun's words kept reaching Wen Yunwei's ears.

From initial calm to gradual excitement.

From setting up a stall to opening an assembly line and online consignment sales.

The other person seemed to get more and more excited as they talked, and had already started talking about links that she couldn't understand.

Wen Yunwei suddenly felt dizzy. Seeing Liu Changcun still muttering to himself, she quickly interrupted him.

"So you mean reduce costs and then set up your stall in a different location? Is that right..."

In conclusion, Wen Yunwei wasn't sure if her summary was correct.

After all, Liu Changcun's thinking is too unconventional. For her, who has just failed in her street vending venture, her subsequent actions are a bit too far-fetched.

Hearing the other party's summary, Liu Changcun nodded in agreement.

"That's right, a very accurate summary."

"Then I'll go back and give it a try?"

"Well, let's give it a try. Since things are already like this, the road ahead will only lead upwards."

Chicken soup may not be very nutritious, but it is very inspiring.

After Liu Changcun's persuasion, Wen Yunwei, who had previously lacked confidence, suddenly felt hopeful.

Following their suggestion... it might actually be better than having no customers at all.

As if to cheer herself up, Wen Yunwei clenched her hands and swung them up and down in mid-air.

He kept muttering to himself.

"I'll do my best!"

"I wish you success."

The jianbing guozi he was still holding had cooled down a bit, so Liu Changcun took another bite.

Looking at Wen Yunwei beside him, he saw that she had regained her composure.

Watch the part that trembles slightly as the arm moves gently.

Liu Changcun stopped biting into the pancake.

I didn't notice it on the bus last time.

Now it seems... this senior in front of me is quite something.

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Shen Ruzhi returned alone.

From the fried noodle stall.

She originally wanted to wait for Liu Songyan's father to arrive so she could ask him if he knew her mother.

However, no matter how long they waited, the other party never returned.

Since the meal had taken too long, and considering that her mother hadn't eaten yet, Shen Ruzhi packed up a serving of fried noodles to take with her before leaving.

After saying goodbye to the brother and sister who were still waiting for Liu Changcun, he returned to his own stall.

After observing the passing vehicles and making sure there was no danger, I jogged across the road.

Shen Ruzhi saw her mother packing up her stall from afar.

Their steps paused, then quickened again.

They hurriedly returned to their stall.

"Mom, are we leaving?"

"Okay, let's go home first."

Responding to her daughter, Wen Yunwei seemed to be in a very good mood at the moment.

Shen Ruzhi, carrying fried noodles, stopped in her tracks and it took her a while to realize that she had brought her own food back.

He hurriedly handed it to his mother.

"Let's clean it up later, let's eat first."

"I've already eaten."

"Eh?"

"I ate pancakes and fried chicken strips... that fried chicken strips were really delicious."

With a smile on her face, Wen Yunwei was about to say something when she suddenly noticed the items in front of the stall.

They are a pair of dumbbells that look extremely heavy.

The man is no longer at the stall, but the dumbbells he brought remain there.

Shen Ruzhi, carrying the fried noodles, keenly noticed her mother's unusual behavior.

Already confused, she followed the direction the other person was looking and also saw the pair of dumbbells on the ground.

One on the left and one on the right, pressed tightly together.

Just looking at it, it feels incredibly heavy.

Isn't that the dumbbell Liu Songyan was carrying...?

How did I end up here?
(End of this chapter)