activa-t Chapter 433
Chapter 433
Anyone who could open a tuck shop in a school had connections.Zhou Zedong naturally thought of this possibility before starting this business, but he didn't expect it to happen so fast.
Seeing the teacher and the tuck shop staff march in to confiscate his things, Fang Bowen, who was standing to the side, was very worried. Although his relationship with Zhou Zedong wasn't that close, they had known each other the longest. Therefore, he was afraid they would be punished by the teacher. Sure enough, the teacher called their parents.
They were accused of neglecting their duties, not studying hard, and doing business in school instead.
Worried that something bad would happen, Fang Bowen immediately told Grandma Fang about this upon returning home.
Upon hearing this, Grandma Fang immediately became worried.
Is their family facing some difficulties? This school too, children doing a little business won't affect them. Why shouldn't they be allowed to do it? How petty!
Then, she added with some pride, This child is really amazing. He knows how to do business and make money at such a young age.
Fang Bowen was also envious. Why could Zhou Zedong always think of these things before he did?
Apart from studying every day, it seemed he couldn't think of anything else.
Even though others said he was very smart, a genius.
But Fang Bowen felt that he was incredibly stupid.
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Late autumn in Beijing City was very cold, and the wind was exceptionally strong, strong enough to blow people away.
Because it was in the north, it was also very dry. If one didn't wear a mask and a hat, their skin could crack from the wind.
Si Nian didn't like going out much anymore.
Being two months pregnant, her belly had a slight curve and wasn't so flat anymore, but Si Nian still didn't feel any different.
Many times, she doubted if the doctor had made a mistake in the examination.
Because after getting pregnant, she had been worried that she would vomit, eat poorly, have no appetite, and so on.
But as it turned out, none of these situations occurred.
Zhou Yueshen bought her a classic Chevrolet sedan.
Since Si Nian was pregnant, he never let her drive. He drove her to and from school every day.
Everything had been peaceful until today, when she had just arrived home and was unexpectedly called in by the teacher.
The teacher said the two children were doing small business at school, which had affected school discipline, and so on. Anyway, it sounded quite serious.
The implication was that they needed to rush over there immediately.
However, it wasn't Si Nian's first time being called in as a parent. As long as it wasn't about fighting or getting injured, she could accept it.
It was just that she didn't expect the Eldest Child's business to grow so big that the tuck shop owner actually reported him.
The couple hurriedly rushed to the school, only to see the tuck shop's proprietress pointing at the two children and lecturing them.
How did your parents teach you? Doing such wicked things at such a young age. One look and I can tell you are outsiders!
Children in Beijing City were generally fair and tender, unlike these two children who were quite dark-skinned.
It was obvious at a glance that they weren't locals.
No wonder they would do such a thing.
The Second Child frowned and said, I am not an outsider!
Tuck shop proprietress: If you are not an outsider, then what are you?
The Second Child: I am a country bumpkin.
Tuck shop proprietress: ...
Everyone: ...
Zhou Yueshen & Si Nian: ...
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Seeing that the parents of the two children had finally arrived, the homeroom teacher breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly greeted them, You must be Little Dong and Little Han's parents. Please come in.
Seeing his parents arrive, the Second Child immediately ran over to hold Si Nian's hand and explained, Mom, my brother and I really didn't steal her business. It's just that everyone was too lazy to leave the classroom, so we helped deliver things.
He was afraid Si Nian would think he and his brother had caused trouble again.
Si Nian rubbed his head and told him not to worry.
Zhou Zedong stood there awkwardly. He had originally thought the matter would be over once the teacher confiscated their things and stopped them from doing business.
He didn't expect the tuck shop owner to insist on calling their parents.
Seeing a young couple, the tuck shop proprietress immediately raised her chin. You are the parents of these two children, right? How do you teach your kids? You look like decent people, yet you let your children do such immoral things.
For the past few days, she had been wondering why fewer people were coming to buy things.
But she hadn't thought much about it.
It wasn't until her son went home crying, saying someone was stealing their business, that she realized elementary school students were actually doing such a thing.
The proprietress was also quite shocked, and her shock was quickly followed by fury.
Because her son said that the snacks and candies those two children sold were cheaper than hers, and they even offered door-to-door delivery, which made everyone very happy.
If this continued, who would go to her shop to buy things in the future?
She had gone through a lot of trouble to open a tuck shop in the school just to make money from these kids.
Moreover, she sold things slightly more expensive than outside.
The children at this school all came from good backgrounds; none of them lacked money, so they bought from her to avoid the hassle.
After class every day, her business was exceptionally good.
No one cared if it was a penny or two more expensive.
But these two kids were suddenly selling things so cheaply and even delivering them. How could she tolerate this?
Si Nian waited for her to finish before asking, Does the school have a rule against children running small businesses?
The other party was stunned for a moment.
The homeroom teacher was also taken aback, then said awkwardly, Well, there is no such rule, but it is indeed not very appropriate.
Then may I ask if my children broke discipline or affected other students?
The homeroom teacher paused again and shook his head.
To be honest, because of what the two children were doing, it actually made things convenient for many students.
For example, if someone ran out of pens or notebooks, they would go and deliver them.
It saved a lot of time.
Everyone actively sought them out to buy things. However, such a situation had never occurred in the school before.
Si Nian said, Since they haven't, why can't my children run their own small business? I am very happy they have such ideas because they dare to do what others cannot. Furthermore, the two children make at most a few dimes or a dollar a day, and they have to work hard to deliver items to others in the freezing cold. While you sit in your tuck shop warming yourself by the fire and comfortably collecting money, they are doing the things you are unwilling to do. Yet you still think they stole your business. Don't you think you are being too harsh?
After hearing this, the proprietress's face pulled as long as an old cucumber. You are being unreasonable! I paid money to open this tuck shop. They don't pay a single cent, so what right do they have to do business here? If this isn't stealing my business, what is?
I didn't steal your business. The things I sell are completely different from yours, Zhou Zedong said.
I don't care anyway. You have affected my business and must compensate me for my losses over the past few days. Also, you must guarantee that you won't do business in the school anymore, or else this isn't over.
Little Dong, how much money have you made these past few days? Si Nian ignored her and asked Zhou Zedong.
Zhou Zedong pulled out a crumpled wad of cash from his pocket, along with some one and two-cent coins. In total, it added up to just over a dollar.