"Who in their right mind would investigate such a saying! To put it bluntly, anyone with a bit of sense knows it's just talk. Do you think no one can see through it?"
"Moreover, this lucky draw is honest and fair to everyone, guaranteeing a win without any tricks. Even if someone tries to make a fuss about it, we have nothing to fear!"
"You can put your mind at ease!"
Yu Zhou explained patiently, over and over, to his wife.
After a long while, Jiang Jie finally felt completely reassured.
She thought it made sense and stopped paying attention to Yu Zhou, who was explaining.
Counting out fifty yuan in bills and change from her hand, she turned and handed it to Wu Dabiao, who stood by with a simple, honest smile.
"Dabiao! This is your share. You've worked hard these days, running around with your Brother Zhou. Don't you dare spend it carelessly, hand it over to your uncle or aunt..."
Seeing her generous and unhesitating demeanor warmed Yu Zhou's heart.
Jiang Jie was still the same Jiang Jie, never mistreating those around her.
In fact, Yu Zhou should have been the one to give this money, as it was most appropriate. After all, Wu Dabiao was a childhood friend of Yu Zhou's, his friend, and it should be handled by him.
However, Yu Zhou and Wu Dabiao had always been so close and informal since they were kids, and from the start of their stall until now, Yu Zhou had never even thought about it.
Seeing that he didn't mention it, Jiang Jie took it upon herself.
"I have money, I don't want it..."
Wu Dabiao was initially stunned when he saw the wad of cash, then instinctively said.
His family's financial situation was much better than the Yu family's. Yu Zhou had taken over his father's position at the factory, while his entire family were officially employed.
Although many workers at Textile Factory No. 2 were out of work, his parents and sister were still employed.
So he didn't lack money and didn't expect to take money from the Yu couple.
"That won't do. Even brothers keep accounts... If you don't take this money, how dare we ask for your help in the future? Take it... Be obedient..."
Jiang Jie insisted, stuffing the money into Wu Dabiao's hand. This wasn't being distant; it was because this simpleton had always been a bit slow on the uptake. If you didn't insist, he would never take it.
This time, Wu Dabiao's stubborn nature was triggered.
He grabbed the money and turned around, shoving it back into Yu Zhou's hand.
He said, "I can't take it now anyway. If you truly want to give it to me, I'll take it when your family is well-off and no longer short of money."
After saying this, he walked out of Yu Zhou's house without looking back. As he left, he turned back and grinned.
"I'll be back tomorrow..."
Yu Zhou didn't know what to say, seeing him like this. This guy had always been like this.
"Why is this person so stubborn!"
Seeing his simplemindedness, Jiang Jie stamped her foot in anger. However, she also understood that Wu Dabiao's share couldn't be given away for now.
"Alright, alright! You know what he's like. With this attitude, even if I forced it, I'd have to beat him!"
"Besides, I've always treated him like a younger brother since we were kids. Would I let him starve?"
"I have a lot more plans later, and I'll help him make a fortune then..."
Yu Zhou said with a wry smile, comforting his wife. It was about sincerity for sincerity between people. In the few years they had been married, Wu Dabiao had helped them a lot. Not to mention Yu Zhou, even Jiang Jie treated him as family and wasn't distant with him.
"Big plans? What big plans? Da Zhou, you can't do anything illegal."
Yu Zhou squeezed Jiang Jie's face and chuckled.
"What are you thinking? Your husband is living a happy life now. Why would I do anything illegal?"
"It's just that if we don't get ahead, Liu Dalong might not let us off easily."
Yu Zhou sighed slightly.
Even though they had earned their first money today and this business was going smoothly, Liu Dalong was still a mountain pressing down on them.
Once that guy realized his brother-in-law wouldn't abandon him, it would be his turn to retaliate.
If they were still poor and powerless then, their opponent would be able to take revenge without any resistance.
As soon as she heard Liu Dalong's name, Jiang Jie immediately stood up, her face full of shock.
"Liu Dalong? He's not letting us go?"
"It's not that easy! Don't you know Liu Dalong's personality? Besides, he has a powerful brother-in-law. We beat him up that day, and that grudge is definitely settled."
"However, don't worry too much. Leave this to me! Don't worry, your man will eventually be useful..."
Yu Zhou said to Jiang Jie. In his heart, he thought, Liu Dalong ruined our family like this in his previous life. Even if he didn't attack me, I have to deal with him.
Jiang Jie, who had been fearful, suddenly felt a sense of security.
She didn't know why, but she felt her husband looked more and more pleasing to the eye. Perhaps it was because he had truly shouldered responsibility during this time?
"So smug."
She quickly changed the subject and then, without looking back, went into the bedroom.
You can stay or go, I don't care!
In the following days, Jiang Jie no longer went to the stall with Yu Zhou. Instead, she stayed home, knitting and settling accounts for her fellow workers by piece rate.
Yu Zhou, on the other hand, ran the stall with Wu Dabiao. The business had been quite good for a few days.
However, on Saturday, trouble came to their stall.
It was a group of well-known thugs from the factory area, led by someone named Lao Jiu, who demanded management fees as soon as they arrived at the stall.
In the afternoon, Wu Dabiao wasn't there, so Yu Zhou was alone.
Yu Zhou already knew the rules of the square and didn't intend to stand out and cause trouble.
He had prepared twenty-five yuan and handed it over.
However, as soon as Lao Jiu saw the money, he refused.
He kicked the cardboard by the stall with a fierce kick and said arrogantly, "Five yuan a day? Are you trying to feed beggars?"
"One hundred, one hundred yuan a day, not a cent less, and you won't be able to keep this stall in this square. Hurry up, five days at a hundred a day is a thousand yuan, hand it over..."
Good heavens, he was using the same tactic Yu Zhou had used against Liu Dalong, but against him. When did Lao Jiu become so talented?
In an instant, Yu Zhou understood that this was Liu Dalong's revenge.
It's just that this method was a bit crude...