Time flew by like a white horse, and in the blink of an eye, it was mid-August 1984.
August in H River City was the hottest month of the year.
However, once October came, it would start to rain and snow, and the temperature would suddenly drop.
Xiao Yuechen and her uncle's barbecue business had stabilized during this period.
When it was sold at a low price, it could still digest 1600 skewers.
At the peak, there were only about 2000 skewers. After all, people in this era still knew how to live.
Moreover, this was a roadside stall. There was no place to sit and drink, so it was impossible for everyone to come here every day to satisfy their cravings.
The funny thing was that when their barbecue business had just started, they were suddenly spotted by the patrol police.
A large group of people surrounded him!
The police officer thought that there was a fight, but after understanding the situation, he realized that it was a kebab seller.
Fortunately, the patrol officer was kind-hearted. Furthermore, Xiao Yuechen was working at night, so he did not bother with them.
Seeing this, Xiao Yuechen hurriedly grabbed 20 skewers of roasted mutton and ran over to treat the patrol officers.
Then, she asked her uncle to buy two packs of Phoenix cigarettes and gave them to the patrol officer.
The police in this area were not bad. In addition, the uncle and nephew would cause trouble. Sometimes, when there were too many people, they would help maintain order.
He strolled over here when he had nothing to do and chatted with them for a while. After more than a month, they had even become good friends.
Xiao Yuechen couldn't help but sigh. The people of this era were simple.
If it was in the future, why don't you try bribing the city enforcement officers and public security police with meat skewers and two packs of cigarettes?
Originally, they would only rob your stall and then fine you a little.
However, when they saw that you had bribed them with such lousy things, wouldn't they keep an eye on you every day and catch you with their lives!
This was the result of a different era!
At the same time, Xiao Yuechen had become familiar with Liu Fei's parents during the past month and a half because she often went to buy condiments.
His best friend, Liu Fei, would happily call Xiao Yuechen 'brother' every time he saw her.
Xiao Yuechen didn't have much to do during the day. She would play with Liu Fei every time she went and often brought him delicious food.
According to his words,"I'm not short of money now. Buying some delicious food for my best friend is nothing!"”
There were even a few times when he was selling barbecued food, he even met Liu Fei, who was strolling along the river with his parents.
Naturally, Xiao Yuechen was not stingy. She would treat Liu Fei to a feast every time.
On this day, Xiao Yuechen and her uncle had just set up their stall when they noticed a beautiful auntie selling popsicles not far away.
In this era, there were no cold drinks in the future. Popsicles made from 5 cents of sugar water were the favorite of children at this time because they were cheap.
A popsicle that cost 20 to 30 cents was considered a high-end cold drink.
The most expensive one was 50 cents each. The ice cream made from all cream was equivalent to the current Haagen-Dazs!
This auntie looked to be around 27 or 28 years old. She looked extremely dignified and there was a hint of determination between her brows.
Although Xiao Yuechen was curious as to why this auntie would suddenly come here to sell popsicles, this was not his home. Furthermore, there were more and more people buying skewers, so she no longer paid attention to it.
However, he soon realized that many people would go to the auntie's place to buy a popsicle to quench their thirst after eating the skewers.
Xiao Yuechen could not help but admire this auntie because she had accurately analyzed the needs of the people who bought skewers and grasped the business opportunity.
However, when he first started selling barbecue, he had already thought of selling beer, popsicles, and champagne. It was a type of soda from this period, and it was in a big green bottle.'
But a bottle of beer could only earn a dime, and champagne and popsicles could only earn a few cents.
Their barbecue business was so busy that they didn't care about the profit from selling alcohol, so they didn't do it.
When it was past 7 pm, there were only a hundred skewers left.
Fewer and fewer people bought skewers. Only then did Xiao Yuechen have the time to look around and relax.
He suddenly realized that there was a cute little girl sitting next to the auntie selling popsicles. She was about three or four years old and seemed to have some Goose Country blood.
Most importantly, Xiao Yuechen felt that the little girl looked familiar, but she could not remember where she had seen her before.
However, the little girl was staring at the meat skewers on the barbecue rack with her fluffy, pure, and innocent eyes.
He smiled and picked up twenty or so kebabs. He told his uncle to buy a popsicle to quench his thirst and then walked over.
When the little girl saw him gradually approaching, although she kept swallowing her saliva and looked eager for the mutton skewers, she also looked afraid of strangers. She quickly hid behind the auntie.
At this moment, the auntie also noticed the little girl's strange behavior, so she gently patted the little girl's little head and asked.
"Daughter, what's wrong with you?"
Xiao Yuechen, who was walking closer, knew that the little girl was afraid of strangers and was a little frightened by him.
She hurriedly said," I'm sorry, Auntie. I wanted to use the meat skewers to exchange for a popsicle to quench my thirst. I didn't expect to scare your child. I'm really sorry!"”
With the auntie's shrewdness, she could tell at a glance that her daughter was craving for kebabs. However, Xiao Yuechen said that she wanted to exchange more than 20 kebabs for a popsicle.
In an instant, she understood that Xiao Yuechen did not want to say that she was giving her daughter free food. That was why she had found an excuse to exchange it for a popsicle.
After all, people in this era still cared a lot about their reputation. No one was willing to take things from others for free.
That was why Xiao Yuechen, who was so young, was willing to give her daughter meat skewers because she cared about other people's feelings and dignity.
The auntie's impression of Xiao Yuechen was extremely good.
She smiled and said," Look at what you're saying, kid. Today, I've borrowed your family's money and almost sold out a whole box of popsicles. I'll give you a few popsicles to eat. Do you need to exchange them for meat skewers?"”
After the little girl heard this, although her eyes flashed with disappointment, she still obediently did not say anything.
Xiao Yuechen smiled and placed the skewer in the little girl's hand.
"It's okay, Auntie. This place belongs to the government. You can come to my stall to do business because you have good taste.”
"And your daughter is too cute. Take this kebab as a gift for her to taste!”
The auntie wasn't a procrastinating person. Seeing him like this, she didn't stand on ceremony anymore.
He gave all the remaining popsicles to Xiao Yuechen and said to the little girl.
"Daughter, hurry up and thank Little Brother.”
Seeing that her mother had agreed, the little girl was still holding the meat skewer in her hand happily and said in a soft voice.
"Thank you, little brother!"
"I'm Zheng Yafei. What's your name?”
Xiao Yuechen, who was still smiling, felt as if her mind had been struck by thunder when she heard that. She was instantly dumbfounded!
How could it be her?
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