Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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“Doing business?”
The Qin family members were all shocked. Then, Qin Baishi gripped Yun Zheng’s hand tightly with a nervous expression and said with lingering fear,
“Nannan, keep your voice down. You can’t say things like that. Those who do business are self-employed. They’ll get pelted with excrement and chased around. They’re looked down upon even more than adulterers.”
Self-employed was originally a derogatory term. It referred to small business owners who were responsible for their own profits and losses and only emerged in the 1980s. They were basically synonymous with unemployed youth and labor camp prisoners, people who were not accepted by the mainstream society at that time.
But it was precisely this group of people who caught the first wave of reform and opening up, becoming wealthy. People’s attitudes then changed, from initial disdain to envy.
“Grandma, it’s not 1970 anymore. Reform and opening up have begun. The country is now strongly supporting private enterprises and individual businesses; this is a major boost to the economy.”
Yun Zheng knew the older generation was rather conservative, and she had to change their minds.
“Haven’t you noticed how much more prosperous the town is now? Now is the perfect time to seize the opportunity in business; it’s much more profitable than working in a factory.”
At that time, it was practically gold everywhere; the bold would thrive, the timid would starve. As long as you dared to take that step, even setting up a street stall could make you rich.
However, with the country’s development and the rapid pace of economic growth, business became increasingly difficult, and money became harder to earn.
So, it was time to act early.
“Individual businesses earn more than factory work?” Qin Baishi’s heart trembled. To her, factory work was the most lucrative path; Yun Zheng’s words had overturned her understanding.
The others exchanged bewildered glances. Their ancestors had been farmers for generations, toiling from dawn till dusk their entire lives. While they knew a thing or two about the post-opening-up propaganda, they’d never even considered doing business.
“Of course! Because it’s just starting out, fewer people know about it, and even fewer are doing it, so the competition and pressure are much less.” Unlike later generations with their advanced information and transparent systems.
“Alright, we’ll listen to Nannan, let’s do business!” Qin Baishi said resolutely, gritting her teeth. Afraid of putting pressure on Yun Zheng, she added, “Anyway, this money is yours. Go for it! Even if you lose, it’s okay, just consider it fun.”
“Yes, Fifth Sister, I support you!” Qin Yang said, beaming. “I’ve heard about individual businesses for a long time. My old classmate made a lot of money going into business, but before, we didn’t have the money, so I didn’t dare to even think about it.”
With Qin Yang’s words, the Qin family felt confident and nodded in support.
“I disagree!” Realizing what was happening, Qin Shuanglu objected immediately.
“Qin Yunzheng, don’t think you can act so recklessly just because your family spoils you. What kind of self-employed person are you? Is that something we farmers can do? What do you, a little girl, know about business? You’ve already squandered the Qin family’s fortune, and now you want to squander even this last bit of wealth?”
Qin Baishi scolded.
“Qin Shuanglu, I told you, this money originally belonged to Nannan. She doesn’t need your permission to do what she wants. Even if she loses money, it’s none of your business.”
“Mom, I can’t just stand by and watch you let Yun Zheng ruin the Qin family!”
Qin Shuanglu completely lost control. Qin Baishi’s suggestion to save the money was somewhat acceptable; she could always find a chance to steal some. But if Qin Yunzheng took it for business, everything would be gone. She finally couldn’t hold back anymore and said, “I want to separate from the family! I want to move out! I don’t want to be tormented to death by Qin Yunzheng like you bunch of idiots!”
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