In mid-March, the weather became much warmer, and many of the vegetation that had experienced the harsh winter began to sprout buds and became full of vitality.
Jiang Qiao called the supplier, and a small truck parked in front of the convenience store that afternoon.
"Boss Jiang, there seem to be a lot of expired products this time." A somewhat bald middle-aged man kept recording the types and quantities of the products in a small book.
"There's nothing we can do, Boss Chen. The scenic spot is closed. We haven't seen tourists for several months, and we can't sell things. After a while, I'm afraid there will be more expired goods." Jiang Qiao sighed helplessly.
Hearing this, the suppliers couldn't help showing sympathetic expressions. They who are in the physical retail industry are most afraid of encountering this kind of thing. Without customers, they have no source of income, but they still have to pay high rents.
During the epidemic, as far as he knew, more than a dozen of his peers had closed their stores.
"Do you know when the lockdown will be lifted?"
"Two groups of people came here a few days ago. It sounds like the safety issues are passed. However, the recent epidemic seems to have become serious again. Judging from the news circulating on the Internet, the situation along the coast is very bad."
"No, I really don't know when this day will end."
Jiang Qiao pointed at the pieces of instant noodles on the floor and suddenly said: "By the way, there are also these Tukeng pickled cabbage and beef noodles. Although they are not expired, they have been returned. I feel sick eating them myself, let alone selling them to tourists. Yes, you can’t be unconscionable. I remember that the manufacturer also promised to remove it from the shelves and recall it, right?"
The supplier smiled wryly and nodded. Since the March 15 party, Tukeng Pickled Cabbage Beef Noodles and the manufacturer Kang Shuaibo have become notorious online. He has received a lot of return orders during this period.
"Is there anything else?"
"temporarily unavailable."
Boss Chen closed the workbook and said with a smile: "So, Boss Jiang shouldn't need to restock now, right?"
Jiang Qiao waved his hand: "No need for now, let's wait until the scenic spot is unblocked."
"Okay, Boss Jiang will just call me when the time comes."
Seeing the small truck gradually disappearing from sight, Jiang Qiao looked back at the empty shelves and let out a sigh of relief.
Although it is impossible to get a full refund by getting rid of expired goods, the pressure faced by the store will be much less for the time being.
"The supplier is gone?" Fairy Bai went downstairs and asked.
"Yeah, let's go."
Jiang Qiao looked at Fairy Bai. Since the weather got warmer, she had put on a long traditional dress. What she wore today was even more fairy-like. The white dress was fluttering and full of fairy charm.
"It's such a nice weather, why don't you go out for a walk?"
"Okay." She smiled, and the pear dimples on her cheeks were beautiful.
There were no other tourists on the huge Fairy Peak. The two of them walked along the sightseeing route. Jiang Qiao's mobile phone album contained more than a dozen beautiful photos of fairies.
"Caigou, is such a big mountain a scenic spot?"
"That's not entirely true. There are still many houses on the mountain, such as those with farmhouse signs."
"I thought that was also an industry in the scenic spot."
Jiang Qiao smiled silently. As the saying goes, you can rely on the mountain to eat the mountain. Relying on the natural scenic spot of Fairy Peak, nearby farmers have also made a lot of money.
It's just that the situation now is similar to that of Jiangqiao Convenience Store. There has been no customers for a long time and business is miserable.
"The open space next to us is also a scenic spot?"
"Which one? That vacant lot covered with weeds?"
Fairy Bai nodded.
"Logically speaking, yes, but there are currently no other plans for the scenic spot. What do you think?"
"No, I'm just bored and want to plant flowers and raise grass." Fairy Bai paused for a few seconds and continued, "I went back to my hometown during the Chinese New Year. I like that kind of life very much."
"Actually, we are pretty much the same now. We stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city. In ancient times, we were all considered hermits."
Fairy Bai raised her chin slightly: "I am an expert."
"Yes, yes, my fairy."
When they reached the edge of the cliff, the two of them sat in a small pavilion and looked at the mountains below. They could also vaguely see Zhongcheng even further away.
When Fairy Bai wasn't paying attention, Jiang Qiao punched Shi Dunzi hard under his butt. The good news was that the fist was fine, but the bad news was that Shi Dunzi was fine too.
After practicing for more than half a month, Vajra is indestructible, and his body is indeed much stronger than before. There are obviously more tendons and muscles. When he accumulates strength, he can occasionally see a flash of golden light, but this This state obviously cannot last forever, which shows that there is still a long way to go before the Vajra is indestructible.
"It would be great if we had a piano now." The fairy sighed quietly, placing his hands flat on his knees, as if stroking the strings.
Jiang Qiao blinked. The fairy has been practicing for thousands of years. She is probably top-notch in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. If you listen to her play a piece of music, your ears will get pregnant, right
"Guzheng or Guqin?"
"It will be all right."
He nodded and took it to heart.
Bai Xianzi wanted to buy a piano before, but after searching on Taobao, she found that it was very expensive. She couldn't afford it now, and she didn't want Jiang Qiao to spend money.
It wasn't until the sun set that the two of them returned home hand in hand. Fairy Bai went into the kitchen to cook as usual, while Jiang Qiao took out his mobile phone and called Wu Youcai.
"Old man, what's the matter?"
"Do you know where there is a music shop in the city?"
"Piano store? Why are you asking? Can you still play the piano?"
"It's not me, it's my wife."
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, sister-in-law can also play the piano? I can't tell."
"It's 2022, isn't it normal for my fairy wife to be multi-talented?"
"Go away, damn it, if you show off again I'll beat you to death. I'll ask you questions later. That's it. I'll hang up now."
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Qiao felt a little more relieved. Normally, if Wu Youcai said this, the matter would be basically stable. He had many friends from all walks of life. Even if it was a music store opened by a friend of a friend of a friend, he could always get the upper hand. Have some connections.
When it comes to buying a piano, it's not that he doesn't want to buy directly online. It's because the music equipment industry is too deep. There is no quality guarantee for many things purchased online, so he should feel more confident when buying them in a physical store.
What's more, the piano used by fairies is not necessarily first-class, at least it cannot be too bad.
There was a constant sound of cooking in the kitchen, and Jiang Qiao touched Fu Lu Shou Xi. Their temperament had not become much docile since they were neutered. They were still as bold as ever. On the contrary, their bodies became rounder and chubby day by day, and they felt smooth when moving. very good.
He leaned on the kitchen door and looked at the fairy wearing an apron, and couldn't help but feel a little satisfied. This is life.
"Why are you staring at me lustfully again?" Fairy Bai suddenly turned around.
Jiang Qiao said righteously: "Because my fairy is pretty."
Her pretty face blushed slightly, and then she said seriously: "Yes, so you can only take a look."
"???"
Can this also mock his lack of hardness in that area
Jiang Qiao pinched his fingers and decided to endure the bad breath first. When he becomes a golden man, he must let her call him daddy!
"If you're really bored, come in and help me chop some ginger and garlic."
"okay."
Dinner was homemade green pepper and potato shreds, tomato omelette soup, and sweet and sour pork ribs. The last dish was learned by Bai Xianzi from Xia Qinghe during the Chinese New Year.
Fairy Bai hesitated.
"How do the ribs taste?"
"tasty."
"Hmph, perfunctory." Fairy Bai pursed her lips. She had worked hard for more than half an hour, but in exchange for the word "this guy"
Du Niang said that pork ribs have the effect of nourishing yin, moisturizing dryness, replenishing essence and blood. They are suitable for people with insufficient qi and blood, yin deficiency and poor appetite. Isn't it just suitable for food dogs that are not suitable for eating
"Well... the pork ribs taste sweet and sour, the soup is bright, and the meat is soft and tender when you bite into it. It's very delicious."
"That's pretty much it." Fairy Bai couldn't help but smile on her face.
At this time, Jiang Qiao's cell phone on the table suddenly vibrated. He glanced at the notification message. It was a phone number sent by Wu Youcai. His surname was Li. He should be the owner of a music store.
"What's wrong?"
"Oh, it's okay. Mr. Qian sent me a message." Jiang Qiao took a mouthful of rice, hesitated for two seconds and said, "Yue Ling, I plan to go to the city tomorrow."
"purchase?"
"So be it."
"Do you want me to go?"
"No, no, there aren't many things. I'll go there on a small electric donkey and I'll be back soon. You can just stay at home."
"oh."
I have to hide the piano purchase from her for the time being, and then suddenly give her a surprise. In life, you have to add a little spice to the dullness so that you won't feel bored.
"Caigou, I want to make money." Fairy Bai picked up a small chopstick and put the potato shreds in her mouth, chewed them, and asked him while holding the bowl.
"You said before that there's no rush for the time being, but I think I'm almost integrated now. I also have an ID card. No one will find out my true identity."
Without waiting for Jiang Qiao's answer, she said again: "I want to make money."
The truth is, she doesn't want to put all the pressure of life on Jiang Qiao's shoulders. It doesn't matter even if she earns a little less, as long as she can subsidize her family.
This afternoon, he secretly watched Jiang Qiao's returns at the entrance of the stairs. He kept sighing while chatting with the supplier, saying that the market is not good now and it is difficult to do business. He should forget about making money and just hopes to lose less.
Jiang Qiao took a sip of tomato soup and pondered for a long time after swallowing it.
“Now is the time of the epidemic, it’s hard to find jobs, many people are unemployed, and if you don’t have academic qualifications and relevant professional knowledge, it’s a disadvantage. Even if you find a job, the salary won’t be too high, and the working conditions won’t be that good. "
Fairy Bai pursed her lips: "I want to be a self-media person."
Jiang Qiao was stunned for a moment. Does this little old lady even understand what self-media is now
"Don't look at me with that surprised look. The Internet industry in your world is too developed. I saw in those short videos that many people like me can make money easily without any education."
"Well, if you have any ideas, keep talking." Jiang Qiao nodded.
After such a long time, he had no reason to treat Fairy Bai as a novice who didn't understand anything. On the contrary, many aspects of her curiosity should be encouraged rather than prohibited.
"I have collected a lot of useful videos on Xiaopo.com. Some people have made thousands of dollars in just half a month by reading audio books. There are also people who live broadcast and play games. There are many people paying attention to them, but I think their skills are not as good as mine. , there are even live broadcasts of cooking and eating.”
Fairy Bai said bluntly: "If they can do these jobs, I can do them too."
"So you want to be a host?"
"yes."
Jiang Qiao put down his chopsticks and said in a serious tone: "Although I don't object, what you see may only be a small part of it. For example, in the same live broadcast game, only a few people among thousands of people may actually make money. Do this In one industry, one must not only have good skills, but also be able to speak well and work well, only in this way can one attract fans."
"But I'm beautiful!" Fairy Bai said plausibly, as if she had a thorough understanding of the anchoring profession.
"Ahem..."
Jiang Qiao almost choked. This sentence was very appropriate for the inner demon lady, but it always felt very inconsistent when it came from Fairy Bai's mouth.
A majestic and peerless fairy actually goes to the extent of selling her sex in order to make money
He took a deep breath and said, "You are right. A beautiful female game anchor with good skills is more likely to attract attention. But now that beauty technology is advanced, is that female anchor not beautiful?"
"After all, you just don't want me to make money!" Fairy Bai said angrily.
Jiang Qiao said silently, he is indeed a bit selfish. If you want to make money in the anchor industry, you have to show your face. When the majority of LSPs see the beauty of their own fairies, they will not be able to fill the screen. My wife is really awesome
Having said that, it seems that Xiao Hemiao next door also made his first pot of gold in life by playing games.
"You like playing games?"
Fairy Bai shook her head: "I just want to make money."
"Well, you can try the live broadcast, but you can't show your face."
"You agree?" Fairy Bai said with joy on her face.
Jiang Qiao's face was expressionless: "With your temperament, you won't give up even if I don't let you give it a try. And don't get too happy too early. Just because your skills are good doesn't mean someone will take notice."
"Hey hey hey, I know you understand me, I'll give it a try another day, mua~"
Fairy Bai put down the bowl and chopsticks and kissed Jiang Qiao on the face.
He wiped his saliva with a helpless look on his face: "The comments on the Internet are mixed, so it's best to ignore them during the live broadcast."
"alright, I got it."