Chapter 23
Chapter 23
On the day of the parent meeting, Zhou Xun went to school to get his report card and final test paper.
As a result, the head teacher saw him coming and insisted on giving a speech on stage.
"The parents are very interested in you." The class teacher said with a smile, "Just tell us about your learning experience and give them a reference."
Zhou Xun was forcefully pushed into the classroom.As soon as they stepped in, there was thunderous applause, and the parents in the audience were beaming.Seeing his bright eyes, I don't know what introduction the head teacher made beforehand.
Among them, Gu He's mother was particularly excited.After seeing him, he waved desperately, and even pulled the parents aside and said, "He is a very good teacher. During this period, I will give my son extra lessons. My son was always at the bottom of the exam every time. Guess what happened this time?"
The parent followed along and asked, "What's the matter?"
"There are more than 20 people in the class this time, and they are squeezed into the middle class!" Gu's mother unfolded the report card like a family treasure.
The parents exclaimed and looked forward to Zhou Xun's experience sharing.
The whole classroom is full of seats.It was about children's grades, almost all the guardians of the students came - except Zhou Xun's seat was vacant.
Zhou Xun's eyes fell on the empty seat.
He noticed the fiery eyes of the parents, and sighed: "Maybe there is no reference..."
Zhou Xun gave a brief explanation.The parents in the audience were writing and nodding frequently, they were even more serious than when they were students.
Zhou Xun left the classroom after finishing his lecture.The teacher in charge gave him a thumbs up and walked onto the stage to make a final summary.
Zhou Xun paused.
The test papers and transcripts are still on the table.
forgot to take...
After 10 minutes, the parent-teacher meeting ends.
Most of the people did not leave immediately, but continued to surround the teacher to inquire about the situation of the children.
Zhou Xun put the examination papers into his schoolbag.Wait patiently for all the parents to leave before going to the head teacher.
In addition to taking the test papers when he came to the school this time, he also wanted to confirm the status of the progress award.
"You are on the candidate list." The class teacher smiled, "The bonus will be awarded after the second year of high school, and the whole school will announce the commendation at that time."
Zhou Xun doesn't care whether to praise or not, he just wants the bonus.
"I plan to declare the accommodation," Zhou Xun asked, "Can I pay the money later."
The homeroom teacher was taken aback, and immediately understood what Zhou Xun meant.
The other party probably wanted to use the scholarship instead of the accommodation fee.However, the scholarship is issued after the start of the semester, and the application for accommodation is due before that, so there is not enough time.
The head teacher probably understood Zhou Xun's family situation now, nodded and said: "I will say hello to the Finance Office, and you can hand it in later."
Zhou Xun thanked him and walked out of the office.
As soon as he came out, he bumped into someone.
Without saying a word, the man snatched the report card from him.After seeing the score clearly, the frown became tighter and tighter.
It was Fang Sicheng.
After the midterm exam, Zhou Xun was issued a challenge declaration by the other party, saying that he would take back the first place next time.
The two didn't speak again after that.
Zhou Xun almost forgot about it.Didn't think of it until now.
I thought it was just a casual provocation, but I didn't expect the other party to keep it in mind.
but……
Zhou Xun took back the report card: "If you want to see it, you can tell me."
Fang Sicheng paused with his hands in the air, and looked up at him: "Are you applying for a science class?"
Zhou Xun: "Yes..."
After asking this sentence, Fang Sicheng was thoughtful.directly into the office.
what are you doing...
Zhou Xun couldn't figure out what Fang Sicheng was thinking.Going forward, another person bumped into him.
It was an old man nearly 60 years old, who was about to fall.Zhou Xun's eyes were sharp and his hands were quick, and he grabbed the opponent.
The old man seemed to be taken aback, and slowly straightened up.
Zhou Xun: "It's okay..."
"Ah, it's fine."
The old man regained his composure and smiled kindly, "I'm sorry, I walk too slowly."
The old man looked around, as if looking for someone.Then walk towards the stairs.
Zhou Xun watched him leave.
The old man was there when he spoke on stage just now.Compared with other young parents, they are much older, so they are particularly conspicuous.
The other party was about the same age as his deceased grandma.His hair was gray and his face was wrinkled like an orange.
Zhou Xun has a natural affection for women of this age.
Because in his last life of less than 30 years, grandma was the only one who treated him well without asking for anything in return.
Originally, Zhou Xun planned to wait until the start of school to bring up the matter of accommodation.As I said in advance, there is no guarantee that He Xing will not make any messes.
Unexpectedly, Du Sheng also had a job transfer.
"I was promoted..."
While eating at night, Du Sheng said suddenly.
Du Yaxin didn't respond, and continued to stuff food into her mouth, probably because she didn't understand what her father said.
He Xing understood.After being stunned for a second, he smiled happily: "Promotion? My God! Why didn't you say such a gratifying thing earlier, I'm going to open a bottle of wine to celebrate now."
She was about to get up.
Du Yaxin also reacted: "Father, so is your salary more now? Can I increase my pocket money?"
Du Sheng snorted coldly: "Don't worry, I still have something to say."
Zhou Xun just finished his meal, cleared the dishes and stood up.
Since Du Yaxin's friend came last time, every time Du Sheng was at home, he would ask him to have dinner with him.
To be honest, Zhou Xun found it very troublesome.
This kind of superficial politeness doesn't make any sense.Du Sheng did this because he thought he was still useful.But if he refuses, He Xing will say sarcastically that he doesn't know what's good and what's wrong.
So every time Zhou Xun comes to the table, he will finish his meal within 5 minutes.
Du Sheng: "Zhou Xun, sit down too."
Zhou Xun looked over.
Du Sheng: "After this promotion, I need to go to the headquarters to visit and study for two months. During this time, I can't be at home. Zhou Xun, you are the only man in the family now, take good care of your mother and sister."
Zhou Xun: "..."
What is this person talking about?
Take good care of "mother" and "sister"?
Who is "mother" and who is "sister".
Du Yaxin rolled her eyes: "Who wants him to take care of you?"
"To the headquarters?" He Xing asked, "So suddenly? When are you leaving?"
Du Sheng: "The details have not yet been determined, and it will probably be next month. Let me tell you in advance."
Du Yaxin: "There is nothing to worry about. Dad, you just need to pay the money and come back on time. You won't die of hunger."
Seeing her husband's displeasure, He Xing hurriedly said, "Xinxin, don't talk like that."
"I'm full..." Du Yaxin put down the bowl and chopsticks, and ran into the bedroom.
He Xing looked at the food left in her daughter's bowl and shook her head: "This child is picky eater."
Du Sheng frowned: "It's not because of you. Playing mahjong all day long, raised my daughter like this."
He Xing: "I—"
Du Sheng ignored her, and continued to search for Zhou: "These two are the only ones at home. Please take care of her. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me."
After thinking for a while, he said, "If you have time, you can help Xinxin make up lessons. Her grades are really bad."
"... "
Zhou Xun twitched the corner of his mouth, "Are you serious..."
He Xing scolded: "Zhou Xun, what kind of attitude do you have!"
Du Sheng also showed a gloomy look on his face.He felt that his attitude towards this outsider had eased a lot, but the other party didn't know what was good and what was wrong, and he didn't appreciate it at all.
If it weren't for Gu always being a major customer of their company, Du Sheng would really be too lazy to put a hot face on his cold ass.
"I can't help you take care of it..." Zhou Xun said with a blank expression on his face, "From next semester, I will live on campus."
Hearing this, both of them were taken aback.
He Xing was the first to react.
"Live on campus? Don't be kidding, my family won't pay for your accommodation."
Zhou Xun: "I will do it myself..."
"Myself? Where did you get the money?" He Xing was suspicious, "No wonder every time there is no food money left, you must have swallowed it yourself."
Zhou Xun wanted to laugh a little.
Every time the food money He Xing gave was only scraps and scraps, he returned it back exactly.Even if it is private, this little money will not be enough to cover the accommodation expenses for a lifetime.
He Xing had a new guess: "Or, you took the money secretly while we were not in the bedroom—"
Zhou Xun was silent.
Although he already knew the nature of this person.But hearing the other party's imagination diverge so much, I still feel...a bit nauseated.
He doesn't have the keys to the house.And once everyone went out, he couldn't stay at home either.How does this person think he can steal money?
Zhou Xun: "It's a scholarship..."
Although he didn't want to explain anything to these two people.
"I will hand it in directly when the next semester starts. If you don't believe me..." He smiled half-smile, "You can go and see if you have less money from your private house."
Du Sheng believed in these words.After all, he saw Zhou Xun's half-term report card with his own eyes.In the end, as long as the money wasn't stolen from his family, he didn't care what happened.
But He Xing was unwilling: "You got the scholarship, and you only think about using it for yourself? You have lived in our house for more than half a year, and you don't want to subsidize it."
Zhou Xun knew that He Xing would say that.
Leaving aside the fact that the scholarship is just worth 5000 for the accommodation fee, there is nothing left.Even if he had extra money, he didn't want to give it to He Xing.
In addition to buying exercise books, he also has to save enough money for future college.
Giving it to He Xing is no different from throwing it into a stinky ditch.
Things have been explained.Zhou Xun packed up the dishes and went into the kitchen.
He has already decided on accommodation.This is a notification, not a discussion.
"Zhou Xun!" He Xing was anxious, "I'm talking to you! Tell you, you are not allowed to stay. Who will clean up your house after you live in school? You can't pay for it, and you can't even spare a little effort!?"
Zhou Xun turned a deaf ear and turned on the tap to wash the dishes.
He Xing got up abruptly and was about to enter the kitchen.
"Okay, stop arguing." Du Sheng's head hurts, "What did I tell you, let you do the housework by yourself in the future. You've been fooled, haven't you?"
Knowing that He Xing had slipped her mouth, she was at a loss for words.
"It's settled like this." Du Sheng stood up with his hands behind his back, "You can also reduce the number of games and take care of Xinxin. Housewives only know how to go out to play mahjong every day. What do you mean?"
He left leisurely, leaving only He Xing sulking.
Zhou Xun could almost imagine what He Xing would do to him after tearing his face apart at the dinner table this time.
So during the summer vacation, he is not going to stay at home.
Learning is one aspect.On the other hand, he also intends to save some money during this vacation.
This is probably the last long vacation in high school.After the second year of high school, in addition to making up classes every Saturday, the winter and summer vacations are basically only given for one week each, and there are still a lot of homework.
There is only one progress award, and the accommodation fee for the third year of high school has not yet been paid.
Zhou Xun went to a nearby Internet cafe to inquire about job hunting information.
Tutoring is of course the best choice, but this does not include room and board.And compared with high school students, most parents are more inclined to find college students to make up lessons.
The opportunity to give Gu He extra lessons is hard to come by.
As for other jobs similar to waiters, major chain stores will look at ID cards and will not ask minors.
For private restaurants or supermarkets, there are no fixed working hours.
No matter how much he wants to make money, Zhou Xun still puts his studies on the top priority.You can't put the cart before the horse.
After looking at it for an hour, I still haven't found a job that fully meets the requirements.
In short, Zhou Xun memorized a few places first, and was going to contact them to have a look.
After making a call from the Internet cafe, I basically rejected him directly after hearing that he was underage.The few who don't care about this don't want summer jobs.
Turned around and found nothing.
The little girl guarding the front desk looked at Zhou Xun and smiled: "Little handsome guy, are you looking for a job?"
Zhou Xun: "Are you recruiting?"
"Recruiting is recruiting, but we are a regular Internet cafe, so we dare not hire child labor." The little girl stuck out her tongue, "I don't recommend you to go to the irregular ones, it's smoky, don't let it spoil you."
Zhou Xun paid the online fee and was about to leave.
"Hey, wait!"
The little girl stopped him, "Don't just look for a job online. Many people don't use the Internet, so they post a job posting at the door. There is a shopping street behind this Internet cafe, you can go around."
Zhou Xun thanked him and left the Internet cafe.
Ten years later, the Internet has become very popular.Due to the inertia of his thinking, he ignored the most direct way.
Come to the back alley shopping street.He asked around, but still couldn't find a suitable place.
Zhou Xun stopped.
Sure enough, can't you have both food and housing and summer work?
The street is almost over.Zhou Xun looked around and found that there was a shop with a recruitment notice in the depths of the alley.
From the outside, it looks like a bakery.
When I walked in, there were no customers in the store.There was only one employee standing at the front desk.
The other party was wearing a peaked cap, with his head down, not knowing what he was doing.After hearing the bell ringing at the door, he said: "Welcome..."
He still didn't lift his head.
Zhou Xun glanced around the store.There are very few varieties of bread in the store, and there are not many left.
I don't know if the business is good and all sold out.
"... "
It doesn't feel like it.
Zhou Xun approached the front desk: "I want to ask about recruitment."
"The boss isn't here..." The employee answered casually and raised his head.
When their eyes met, both sides froze at the same time.
Zhou Xun knew this person, Fang Sicheng.
Both of them were taciturn. After a few seconds of silence, Zhou Xun said again: "When will the boss come back?"
Fang Sicheng didn't answer.Looking over Zhou Xun's shoulder, he turned to the door of the store.
Just then the bell rang again.A shambling old man came in, carrying a large bag in his hand.
Fang Sicheng left the front desk and took the items from the old man's hand.
"Is it a guest..."
The old man smiled kindly.
Zhou Xun recognized each other at a glance.The other party was also at the parent-teacher meeting that day, and they bumped into each other accidentally afterwards.
Although the other party doesn't seem to remember.
Zhou Xun: "Are you Fang Sicheng's parent?"
"no……"
It was not the old man who answered, but Fang Sicheng.The tone is a little heavier than usual.
Zhou Xun looked over.Fang Sicheng immediately looked away again and entered the back kitchen.
"Are you Chengcheng's friend?" The old man had poor eyesight and pushed off his presbyopic glasses.
Only then did I see Zhou Xun's face clearly, "Yes, I saw you that day. Did you come to play with Chengcheng?"
Zhou Xun is not Fang Sicheng's friend.But he didn't deny it, just said: "I see that there is a recruitment notice posted outside."
Hearing this, the old man showed doubts.Then I just remembered: "Oh, yes. It's been a long time since I posted..."
She carefully looked at Zhou Xun's face, "So you are here to apply? But our hourly salary is not high here, is it okay?"
Zhou Xun: "Food and lodging are included..."
Just as the old man was about to nod with a smile, he was interrupted.
"No food and lodging included..." Fang Sicheng had finished putting away his things, and came out of the back kitchen, "We don't invite people either. That was posted a long time ago."
Zhou Xun looked around.The store is not big, and the business is not very good. It seems that there is really no need for newcomers.
He didn't force it: "Excuse me..."
Then he turned to leave.Before he went out, he heard Fang Sicheng's voice behind him.
"Are you here to experience life?"
Hearing this, Zhou Xun stopped.
Fang Sicheng's voice was extremely cold: "It's better to go back to study as soon as you have time to do these things. I will surpass you in the next entrance exam."
It sounds like the other party has a lot of obsession with grades.
Zhou Xun: "There are more than 20 people in front of me. Instead of staring at me, why not stare at No.1?"
Fang Sicheng frowned and looked away: "You don't need to say..."
Zhou Xun glanced at the sky.It's almost evening, if you still can't find a job, you probably have to sleep on the street.
It's just that it's not very safe to carry money with you now.
Or find a hotel?
Thinking in his heart, Zhou Xun was about to go out, but was stopped again.
"Wait..." the old man laughed, "Are you going to work in summer vacation? If it's suitable for us, you can stay here."
Fang Sicheng was taken aback.
The old man thumped his shoulder: "Recently, I feel uncomfortable in my legs and feet, and I want to rest for a while. If there are two of you, one will make bread and the other will look after the shop."
Although Zhou Xun can also bake, but not to the extent that he can sell it.So the bread should be made by Fang Sicheng.
He was a little surprised.A high school student can actually make these things.
"Our house lives upstairs, and there just happens to be an empty room..." the old man said, "You can live there."
So it's settled.
The old man didn't ask Zhou to find his ID card, nor did he ask him why he didn't live at home.Just briefly explained some in-store matters.
Zhou Xun had worked in many places in his previous life, including bakeries, so he got used to it very quickly.
Fang Sicheng didn't seem to agree with the old man agreeing to Zhou Xun's part-time job.But in the end, without saying anything, he handed the staff uniform to Zhou Xun.
"I leave it to you..."
The staff uniform is very simple, just an apron and a peaked cap.Prevents hair fall.
After Zhou Xun put it on, he stood behind the cash register.
In his opinion, this bakery should be opened by Fang Sicheng himself.As for why the other party said that the old man is not a parent, it is not known.
Zhou Xun has no interest in prying into other people's privacy.
The sky was getting darker.
After Zhou Xun came in, there was no customer in the store.
Not long after, Fang Sicheng came out from the back kitchen and ordered: "The door is about to close, you clean it up."
This is closed?
Zhou Xun looked outside the door.There are still many passengers.In his impression, the evening is the peak time for the bakery.Many customers will conveniently buy tomorrow's breakfast.
Zhou Xun: "Don't wait any longer, there may still be guests."
Fang Sicheng ignored it at all and went upstairs.
Zhou Xun: "..."
He packed it up as he said.
Leftover bread should be disposed of directly in the trash.After putting the bread into the fresh-keeping bag, he hesitated for a moment, took out one and tasted it.
The milk taste is very thick and the taste is mellow.
In Zhou Xun's perception, it is considered delicious bread.
However, it could not be sold.
Zhou Xun looked at the square bread in his hand.
If the business in the future is like today, there are almost no customers, and the door can be closed early to rest.It couldn't be better for him personally.
There is food to eat, a place to live, and money to take.It stands to reason that there is no more ideal job than this.
but……
I always feel uncomfortable.
Early the next morning, Fang Sicheng could smell the aroma of food.
He was a little dazed, grabbed his sleeping hair, and walked to the kitchen: "Grandma, today is..."
He got stuck in the middle of the sentence.
It was not an old man standing in the kitchen, but a boy.Wearing their apron, skillfully chopping vegetables.
Only then did Fang Sicheng come back to his senses.I remembered that Zhou Xun came to their house to work yesterday.
He was silent for a while: "Why are you cooking?"
Zhou Xun didn't turn his head back: "The store manager was supposed to do it. I saw that her hands were not convenient, so I asked her to go back and rest."
Fang Sicheng walked into the kitchen and took the kitchen knife from Zhou Xun.
"Today is my turn."
Breakfast was almost ready.Zhou Xun washed his hands and took out his notebook.
"I want to discuss something with you."
Fang Sicheng didn't reply.
Zhou Xun has gotten used to it, and said to himself: "I thought about a few plans to improve the business of this store yesterday."
Fang Sicheng turned his head abruptly.
Zhou Xun handed over the notebook: "Do you want to read it?"
These plans are all proposed by Zhou Xun based on his previous life experience.He has worked in a bakery and can tell the difference between this shop and other popular bakeries at a glance.
The first is that there are too few categories, and the second is that the furnishings are not good, which makes people have no desire to buy.
On top of that, the bakery is in a bad location.If it is too close to the inside, it is necessary to set up a bigger signboard and send employees out to distribute sample products to attract traffic.
In addition, it is best to bake during peak traffic hours.The aroma of bread can attract more customers.
Fang Sicheng turned from beginning to end.
Zhou Xun's calligraphy is beautiful, powerful, vigorous and upright.The content is classified into categories and sorted out at a glance.
He was silent for a long time: "You wrote it last night?"
Zhou Xun: "Writing is relatively simple, but it may not be useful. We can try and make mistakes."
Fang Sicheng didn't want to ask this.
It's just that in his opinion, the content of this notebook is estimated to be time-consuming.The other party took the time to write these things just for their store?
He raised his head: "The business of this store is good. Is it of any use to you?"
"I just don't want to get paid for nothing."
Zhou Xun walked out of the kitchen, "If you have anything to add, just write it on it. I'll ask the store manager for dinner."
Fang Sicheng looked down at the notes and fell into deep thought again.
Regarding the plan, Zhou Xun also mentioned it to the store manager.The other party had no objections, and only asked Zhou Xun to let go.
Right now, Fang Sicheng's cooperation is needed.After all, it is the other party who toasts.
On the table, Fang Sicheng returned the notebook.
"You can try..." Fang Sicheng said, "If it's useless, cancel it. I don't want to waste too much energy."
The old man smiled and said, "You still have to focus on your studies. The business in the store is like this. It doesn't matter if it doesn't work."
As if thinking of something, she asked Zhou, "I remember that your grades are very good. When you are free, you can discuss more with our family Chengcheng..."
"unnecessary……"
Before he finished speaking, Fang Sicheng interrupted him with a slightly cold tone.
The old man was taken aback for a moment, then sighed: "Chengcheng..."
Fang Sicheng's lips moved slightly.In the end, without saying anything, he picked up the bowl and chopsticks and left.
There were only two people left at the dinner table.The old man smiled at Zhou Xun: "I'm sorry, Chengcheng is a good boy, but he's not very good at talking. I hope you don't mind."
Zhou Xun: "It's okay..."
He's just here to work.Fang Sicheng is the boss's child, so he doesn't have to mind.
Zhou Xunjian had almost eaten, so he got up to clear the table.At this time, I heard the old man say: "I want to trouble you with something."
Zhou Xun looked over: "You said..."
The old man: "Can you be friends with my Chengcheng..."
Zhou Xun: "..."
Zhou Xun had only heard such words when he was very young.
He was only three or four years old at the time and did not go to kindergarten.The man would lie down at home and sleep when he was drunk, and he would not pay attention to him.So he learned to entertain himself.
One day there was a lot of movement outside the house.Not wanting to wake the man up, he ran to open the door.It turned out that the opposite door was open, and several people moved in and out with furniture.
This is a new neighbor who has moved in, and there is a child about his age.
The mother of the child asked if she could play with her child.
Zhou Xun agreed, and was very excited.
He never had friends.
The two did play together for a few days after that.But after the child entered kindergarten, he never spoke again.
Children's friendship is like this, come and go in a hurry.
After hearing the old man's request, Zhou Xun didn't directly refuse, but he didn't agree either.
After all, "making friends" is no longer as simple as it was when I was a child. As long as there is a toy, we can play together for a day.
There is still a lot of preparatory work before the store opens.
Zhou Xun first went to a nearby bakery to do research, and recorded the taste and display methods for reference.
After returning to the store, the display of bread was changed first.
First of all, the good-looking bread is displayed near the window, so that passers-by can see it at a glance.And the quantity must be sufficient, so as not to give the impression of being sold out.
The second is to arrange them in an orderly manner, and try to place them in a nine-square grid.
As for the signboards for publicity, we will use small blackboards instead.In this way, the recommended menu can be updated every day.
"About new product development..."
Zhou Xun glanced at Fang Sicheng, and made a triangle on the back of the schedule, "Let's postpone it for now."
After all, developing new products takes a lot of time.They have to wait and see the effect of guest drainage.
"When the store opens tomorrow, I will distribute samples." Zhou Xun said, "I have to trouble you to get up early."
Fang Sicheng didn't speak.
Zhou Xun put on the pen cap: "Today, let's do this..."
Product research alone took a day.Fortunately, there were not many customers in the store, and Fang Sicheng was busy all by himself.
The preparations are almost done, just wait for the next day to implement.
"You..." Fang Sicheng looked at him, "Have you done this before?"
Zhou Xun: "I once worked in a bakery."
Although it was a matter of my previous life.
Fang Sicheng: "Are you short of money?"
Zhou Xun: "I need to save money..."
He didn't go into details, but said, "So I'm very grateful that the store manager accepted me."
In fact, Zhou Xun also saw that the old man asked him to stay not because he really needed someone, but because of Fang Sicheng.
As the old man himself said, I hope he can be friends with Fang Sicheng.
But Zhou Xun has his own considerations.
No matter what the old man thinks, he is here to make money.Know what is inside and what is outside.
"... "
Fang Sicheng bowed his head, "Sorry..."
Hearing this sentence suddenly, Zhou Xun paused.
"I said a few days ago that you are here to experience life." Fang Sicheng said, "Sorry, I withdraw."
Zhou Xun understood: "You think my family is rich?"
"Isn't most people like this in No. [-] Middle School?" Fang Sicheng got up slowly, "Pay money to go to a key high school, and if you don't get good grades, you go to study abroad. Ordinary people like us, study is the only way out."
So, he thought Zhou Xun was the same way.
The results were mediocre before, but then they improved by leaps and bounds.He couldn't think of any other reason except that his family was in a good condition and he found a make-up teacher.
At least, Zhou Xun must have a lot of "time".
Fang Sicheng originally thought so.
For a small shop like his family, he had to help look after the shop since he was a child, and he was forced to learn how to make bread.Even if you learn this kind of thing, you can't make a lot of money, and it doesn't make any sense.
But from Zhou Xun, he saw different possibilities.
Even if the other party is working outside, they will try their best to do their best.
Fang Sicheng felt that this was his shortcoming.
Fang Sicheng: "After the store opens tomorrow, I will try my best to cooperate with you."
The attitude of the other party softened a little, which made Zhou Xun a little unaccustomed to it.
He coughed lightly: "Okay, come on."
Blink to the second day.
Zhou Xun opened the store door and put the small blackboard at the door.
Most of the bread is on the shelves, and the rest are still baking.The rich milky fragrance comes from the back kitchen.Zhou Xun put on an apron and a peaked cap, and walked out of the store with the samples.
For smooth drainage.The location should not be too far from the door, it is better to be able to see the distance from the door to the naked eye.
Compared with men, women are more difficult to say no to desserts.
After Zhou Xun distributed some, someone came up to talk to them.
"It smells delicious! Where is your store?"
It's a few girls walking together.
Zhou Xun helped him guide the way, and introduced: "Today, everyone who buys more than two will get a [-]% discount."
The girl smiled: "Then we will each buy five, can you give us your contact information."
Zhou Xun: "?"
Zhou Xun: "Sorry, I don't have a cell phone."
He didn't expect to be asked for his contact information after leaving school.
"Little brother is shy."
The girls laughed together.They didn't mind, they went into the shop and bought a few breads and said, "Little brother, if it's delicious, we'll recommend it to friends."
Zhou Xun thanked him, turned around and continued to distribute the samples.
While he wasn't paying attention, the girl secretly took a photo of herself, which happened to include Zhou Xun's figure in it.
She posted the photo on the space with the text: [Delicious bread, delicious little brother, hee]
The effect is better than expected.
Although Zhou Xun felt that after the promotion, there would be more customers in the store than before.But I didn't expect it to increase so much.
He went out to distribute food samples, except for the first few days when he had to take the initiative to talk to passers-by.Later, many people would take the initiative to find him and ask for the location of the bakery.
Most are young students.
And eight times out of ten, he would be asked for his contact information.
"It's because of the face."
After closing the store at night, Zhou Xun suddenly heard Fang Sicheng say.
He stopped and turned to look over.
Fang Sicheng: "They are not looking at my bread, but want to see you."
Hearing this, Zhou Xun looked towards the window.
It was dark, and his face was reflected in the window glass.
Because the bangs are a bit eye-catching, when he wears a hat, he will lift up all the bangs.
Want to see him?
In his previous life, Zhou Xun had never had such an experience.
He is like the most inconspicuous stone on the side of the road, no one pays attention, anyone can kick it.
As a result, Fang Sicheng said that those customers came to the store because of him.
This face resembled that of his biological father.
Is this a good-looking type?
Zhou Xun's mind flashed the appearance of his father who was always drunk before his death, he couldn't help but frowned, and looked away.
He hates his face.
However, no matter what the purpose of those customers came to the store, Zhou Xun didn't care.
All in all, business is better than ever.
Since the taste of the bread is really good, there are some repeat customers.
Zhou Xun reduced the frequency of going out to distribute food samples, and stayed in the store most of the time.When no one is around, I will review my homework.
"Take a break……"
At this time, the store manager came down from upstairs and said with a smile, "You have worked hard these days. I will advance your wages to you. Do you want to go somewhere?"
Zhou Xun: "It's okay..."
"The most important thing is to combine work and rest. Don't be exhausted like I was before. I will guard the store, so you can go out with Chengcheng."
The old man said, he called Fang Sicheng after entering the back kitchen.
Not long afterward, Fang Sicheng walked out, his expression still cold.It's just that he's not wearing a uniform, so he's probably getting ready to go out.
Zhou Xun looked up at the sky.
It seems that the store manager hasn't given up on asking him to make friends with Fang Sicheng.
A few minutes later, the two stood outside the store.
Zhou Xun is not very good at this kind of thing, and he has never gone out to play with anyone—except Qin Yusheng.
But at that time, he only needed to follow the other party's buttocks, and the other party didn't think about it and would not ask his opinion.Therefore, he doesn't need to think about anything.
Zhou Xun was about to speak when Fang Sicheng turned and walked out.
He followed: "Where are you going?"
Fang Sicheng: "The library..."
Zhou Xun understood.
It is nothing more than another place to study.
The other party probably knew that the store manager was stubborn, so he didn't resist at all.
However, this is exactly what Zhou Xun wanted.
Met a few regulars on the way.Seeing that Zhou Xun was not wearing a peaked cap, he was still a little surprised, so he took the initiative to come up and ask, "Is the store closed today? Where are you going?"
Zhou Xun answered one by one.After learning that the store was still open, the customers left.
Fang Sicheng: "You seem to be doing well with them?"
Hearing the question, Zhou Xun replied casually: "Since opening a store for business, it is necessary to establish a good relationship with customers."
Fang Sicheng was speechless for a moment: "Sometimes I always feel that you don't look like a student."
He stayed in the back kitchen most of the time, so he hardly saw how Zhou Xun received guests.
When I first saw it just now, I thought it was a different person.
In his impression, Zhou Xun was very cold.Although he is not qualified to say it, the other party is just like him, walking alone in school.Will talk a few words with classmates, but not to the level of friendship.
But the gentle and friendly appearance just now didn't look like Zhou Xun at all.
"Of course I'm a student..."
Zhou Xun walked forward, "Go and study..."
After the store manager sent away a few customers who came to buy bread, the doorbell rang again.
"Welcome..." She smiled kindly.
The one who came in was a tall boy who seemed to be about the same age as Zhou Xun and Fang Sicheng.But compared to those two children, his appearance is much more ostentatious.
Her hair was dyed silver, and she wore earrings around her ears.The surrounding aura is very difficult to approach.
After the boy came in, he looked around the bakery, not knowing what he was looking for.
The store manager always feels that the other party is not here to buy bread.
She has heard that some rebellious students don't study hard and fight like gangsters all day long.Could it be the same with this kid?
The store manager was a little nervous.
The other party didn't seem to find what he was looking for, so he cast his gaze over.
When the other party stared at him, the store manager panicked even more, and asked tremblingly, "Customer, customer, what kind of bread do you want?"
"... "
The boy frowned, "Do you have any young shop assistants in your store?"
What is extremely inconsistent with the appearance is that the volume is very low, almost inaudible.
It seems to be doing something shady.
For example, pimping.
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