CHAPTER 460: CHAPTER 460: ALLOWANCE

Lin Chuxia had long noticed that Zhang Guilan couldn’t sit still; even being idle made her uncomfortable. She thought for a moment, "Sister-in-law, I need to find a shop in the coming days and will definitely be busy. I might need to trouble you with cooking at home."

Even though it wasn’t related to shop matters, cooking was definitely manageable.

Zhang Guilan readily nodded, happy as long as she wasn’t left idle, anything was fine.

Qin Yang responded quite calmly to the news.

He knew that his wife couldn’t stay idle.

Opening a clothing store was excellent, and it was to be located in the city.

That way, his wife wouldn’t run home as often as before, where she would stay for ten days or half a month at a time.

"Here is my paycheck, which should contain two months’ wages, and some bonuses. You take it and use it."

This was Qin Yang’s attitude; whatever his wife wanted to do, he would support her.

Lin Chuxia didn’t hesitate, "Then I’ll take it now," and after thinking for a while, she took out US$ 30 from her pocket and gave it to him, "This is your allowance for the month."

Qin Yang was stunned by the word ’allowance’ for a while but then smiled, "Thank you, dear. I doubt I’ll be able to spend all US$ 30."

"You’re allowed to save it up if you don’t spend it."

Lin Chuxia spoke without a second thought, amusing Zhang Guilan, who covered her pregnant belly and laughed heartily.

Qin Yang also inquired about where Lin Chuxia planned to open the clothing store.

After Qin Yang moved to the city, he had explored the shopping malls with his wife several times and had a fair understanding of the layout of the malls in the city.

Firstly, there was the City Department Store, which was the only Department Store in the city owned by the state, and the most trusted mall by the public.

Then there was the People’s Mall, newly established in recent years between state-owned and privately-owned properties, backed by the municipal government.

Both these malls were located in the busiest sections of the city, and were the first choices for the daily consumption needs of the people.

He was concerned that small, individual shops wouldn’t have an advantage against giants like the Department Store and People’s Mall.

People were more likely to trust the Department Store and People’s Mall.

Regarding this, Lin Chuxia already had a plan, but just gave Qin Yang a secretive smile, "It’s a secret; I need to do some investigations first."

What could one do if the wife didn’t tell her plans?

Just spoil his wife.

Eventually, they found a suitable location, and Lin Chuxia changed her tune.

The location she fancied was diagonally across from the Department Store, almost creating a triangular competitive situation with the Department Store and People’s Mall.

The location was good, but securing it was not easy. Eventually, they still consulted Qin Yang to see if he knew anyone to help.

It was his duty to help when his wife needed him.

This location was decided by herself, and Wang Tianxue understood Lin Chuxia’s ambition with just one look, while also feeling a surge of motivation.

One could say that Lin Chuxia was very much to her taste.

After finding the store, she and Wang Tianxue personally supervised the renovations.

The design of the store also involved discussions between them.

Even Wang Tianxue, who had seen her share of sophistication, had to admit Lin Chuxia’s insight and capabilities.

Working with such a person, she really found her guardian angel.

The store was progressing rapidly, and Wang Tianxue finally received some news about her work.

Lin Chuxia could tell from her mood that it was good news and she already had her answer, "How is it? Finally satisfied?"

In the past six months, Wang Tianxue finally felt some grievances being aired, "It’s okay. Manager Zhao even tried to have me consider Yang Rui’s feelings, trying to mediate between us, not realizing that Yang Rui and I have turned into enemies. What face does he even have here? Moreover, Tang Lili is just a homewrecker, I’d let a homewrecker take over my job over my dead body. Did they really think the divorce would end everything?"

Lin Chuxia couldn’t help but chuckle softly; so this was the direct tone Wang Tianxue developed.

She had thought the outspoken character of Wang Tianxue from her previous life had developed after many years of struggling.

"So, what are you going to do about the job? Returning to work at the Department Store?"

Wang Tianxue glanced at her, "How could I? I’ve already handed over the job; I have a colleague whose sister-in-law has been jobless since graduating high school last year. Her father-in-law works at the Bureau of Industry and Commerce, so I sold the job cheaply to her sister-in-law."

"Smart move, Sister Tianxue."

Vengeance achieved and connections made, if it wasn’t for her child’s issue making her lose interest in her career in her previous life, Wang Tianxue’s intelligence and vision might have led her to outperform even Lin Chuxia.

"Okay, I’m thinking of heading down south next."

Lin Chuxia nodded, "I was thinking the same. In a few days, the store will be ready, and we need to seriously consider our sources. We’ll have to pave our way slowly."

"No need, I have connections," Wang Tianxue said nonchalantly glancing at Lin Chuxia.

This was unexpected for Lin Chuxia; she clearly remembered from her past life that Wang Tianxue started from street vending before they began collaborating and heading south.

Right, it seemed she quickly made connections on her side.

Could it be that she already had these connections, but because she had no capital, she had to start from street vending in the previous life?

Thinking this, Lin Chuxia grinned, "I see now. You didn’t want me to join you before because you had your own ways of making money and didn’t want to bring me along."

Wang Tianxue knew her tease but still explained, "Not at all, sister. I just felt it wasn’t right to ask for your investment just based on words since I came empty-handed. I thought of getting some success first before pulling you in, knowing you are a bit impulsive."

"Who isn’t in a rush to make money? Now everything is nearly set up, and with connections in place, it’s hard not to make a fortune. Sister Tianxue, let’s schedule our trip. This first trip, we should go together."

Not that Lin Chuxia mistrusted Wang Tianxue, but transportation currently was not like in the future.

There were no highways, mostly provincial and county roads, and some places didn’t even have a proper roadway.

Although there were fewer vehicles on the roads at that time, it didn’t matter if the roads were bad.

Long-distance travel was challenging not only because of the roads but also because the society was not as safe as in the future.

There were no extensive surveillance systems along highways, no omnipotent GPS, not even mobile phones.

In case of danger, aside from manually seeking help from a police station, there were hardly any other options.

This also gave some criminals an opportunity to exploit, especially targeting freight long-haul trucks.

Asking truck drivers for money was the lesser evil; bolder criminals might even steal the cargo.

Having seen the prosperous and smooth infrastructure of the future, Lin Chuxia knew the importance of smooth roads, which is why she admired Qin Yang’s work and their plans even more.

Wang Tianxue had plans, but right now many things were beyond her control alone.

Listening to Lin Chuxia, she felt reassured.