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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 work hard to earn money and improve herself; she refused to believe she couldn't survive without that dog of a man.
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 explore today?"
"Let's just wander around," Su Mingxian replied, lacking any specific destination.
The rapid development of this first major city in the Far East had left her disoriented; it had been so long since she had seen it in 1996 that she had forgotten what it was like.
Yet Nanjing Road remained bustling with activity, the shop windows bright and inviting. The First Department Store still thrived as it did back then, and the Bund continued to be beautiful, with the sound of ferry whistles echoing melodiously. The tallest tower in Asia stood majestically.
Now, Pudong had not yet been heavily developed. Thinking about the future housing prices, Su Mingxian patted her pocket—she was short on cash!
Eventually, the group meandered back to the train station. Wang Daguo looked puzzled. "Sister Xian, we've been hanging around here for an hour."
Su Mingxian didn't even glance at him and replied directly, "Do you know how many people went to the food street just now? 785 people."
Wang Daguo looked utterly confused, while Su Mingxian shot him a glance and said, "I've made up my mind. From now on, I'm going to set up a stall here selling Liangpi."
"Uh? Selling Liangpi? But there's a food court nearby, and there are so many stalls already..." Wang Daguo was initially surprised but then felt a bit disappointed.
Su Mingxian clapped her hands and replied, "So what? I've already inquired about it. The stall rental here is only ten yuan a day. Most people sell boxed meals, pan-fried buns, noodles, and tea eggs. In this scorching heat of Shanghai, if people can have a bowl of refreshing Liangpi with fragrant chili oil, that tangy and spicy flavor will surely attract customers. I bet it will sell like hotcakes. Want to join me?"
Wang Daguo couldn't help but swallow hard; just hearing her description made his mouth water. But 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 was thinking.
"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 working with me."
His current monthly salary was only around eight hundred yuan, so fifty yuan a day was quite tempting. Wang Daguo finally nodded in agreement.
Su Mingxian sighed in relief; after all, it was quite inconvenient for her as a woman with two children to manage everything alone. Otherwise, she wouldn't have needed to drag Wang Daguo along as her helper.
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 to be vibrant in color and rich in spiciness. Coupled with a dozen or so other seasonings, the flavor...
Don't ask her how it happened; women's tears are just water in their brains. In her past life, she had already cried all her tears for a worthless man. Fortunately, 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 from miles away.
The entire Changfu Lane was filled with its fragrance, and the Ruan Family, being the closest, was the first to be affected.
Wang Fang's face turned ashen as she tossed aside her shovel. "What a shameless little hussy! She's not even divorced yet and is out there flirting with other men. How can she not be ashamed? And she's so brazenly preparing all these things, making it known to everyone in the streets. Doesn't she feel embarrassed? If she has no shame, I still have my dignity!"
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