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Whose fault is it that things have come to this?
Rather than wasting her life with that dog of a man, Shen Chi, she might as well work hard to find a responsible stepfather for her two children.
After all, she was determined to get a divorce.
The more Su Mingxian thought about it, the angrier she became. She had to earn money and improve herself; she refused to believe that she couldn't survive without that scoundrel.
The next day, the sky was clear and bright, a rare sunny day.
Wang Daguo rushed over early in the morning. "Sister Xian, where are we going to wander today?"
"Let's just walk around," Su Mingxian replied, having no specific destination in mind.
The rapid development of this first major city in the Far East had been so swift that she had long forgotten what it was like back in '96.
Yet Nanjing Road remained bustling with activity, the shop windows bright and inviting. The First Department Store still thrived as it did in the past, and the Bund retained its beauty, with the sound of ferry whistles echoing melodiously. The tallest tower in Asia stood majestically.
Now, Pudong had yet to be heavily developed, and thinking about future housing prices made Su Mingxian pat her pocket—she was rather short on cash!
Eventually, the group found themselves back at the train station after wandering around. Wang Daguo looked puzzled. "Sister Xian, we've been sitting here for an hour."
Su Mingxian didn't even glance at him as she replied, "Do you know how many people headed to the food street just now? 785 people."
Wang Daguo looked completely bewildered, while Su Mingxian shot him a glance and said, “I’ve made up my mind. I’m going to set up a stall here to sell Liangpi.”
“Uh? Sell Liangpi? But there’s a food court nearby, and there are so many stalls already—” Wang Daguo was first surprised, then a bit disappointed.
Su Mingxian clapped her hands and replied, “So what? I’ve already inquired about it. The stall rent here is only ten yuan a day. Most people are selling boxed meals, pan-fried buns, noodles, and tea eggs. On such a hot day in Shanghai, if people can have a bowl of refreshing Liangpi topped with fragrant chili oil, that tangy and spicy flavor will surely attract customers. I’m confident it will sell well. Want to join me?”
Wang Daguo couldn’t help but swallow hard; just hearing her description made his mouth water. However, if he joined her and things went south, what would he do? He couldn’t just quit his stable job to sell food on the street—his mother would kill him.
Seeing his hesitant demeanor, Su Mingxian understood what he meant.
“How about this? You work with me for three days first. I’ll pay you fifty yuan a day. After that, you can decide if you want to continue.”
His monthly salary was only around eight hundred yuan, so fifty was quite a decent amount. Wang Daguo finally nodded in agreement.
Su Mingxian sighed in relief; after all, it was quite inconvenient for her as a woman with two kids to manage everything alone. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have dragged Wang Daguo into this.
Now that they had made up their minds, it was time to get to work.
First, she needed to buy a second-hand pedal tricycle. Fortunately, since Wang Daguo worked at the Mechanical Factory, he could handle the modifications himself based on the drawings Su Mingxian provided. Even so, it cost her half of her savings, leaving Su Mingxian feeling quite pained.
Next came the purchase of ingredients, with chili oil being the most crucial—it was the soul of Liangpi.
Choosing the right chili peppers was also very important; they had to be Qin Peppers, known as the "King of Peppers." They had the right color and strong spiciness. Combined with over ten different seasonings, the flavor would be—
Don't ask her how it happened; a woman's tears are just water in her brain. In her past life, she had already cried dry for a worthless man, but at least the skills she learned are hers to keep.
Before long, the rich aroma of chili wafted from Su Mingxian's courtyard, a tantalizing scent that could make one's mouth water and linger for miles.
The entire Changfu Lane was filled with its fragrance, and the Ruan Family, being the closest, was hit the hardest.
Wang Fang's face turned ashen as she tossed aside the shovel. "What a shameless little hussy! She's not even divorced yet and is out there flirting with other men. How can she not feel ashamed? And she has the audacity to buy so many things, making it known to everyone in the streets. Does she have no sense of dignity? If she has no shame, I still have mine!"
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