Feng Xinghua now balances looking after her child and managing the shop. Their merchandise is displayed in the front room, with surplus stock stored on the second-floor floorboards, while pots, pans, and basins are arranged near the entrance.
She keeps the entryway floor spotless. Every morning, He Youcai helps her move the heavier items out, while she takes her time organizing the rest. There is no time to cook breakfast, so He Youcai eats at Li Xiulan’s stall; carrying two buckets of water a day earns him a meal, which is quite affordable.
"Shopkeeper, let me have a ladle of soy sauce," a customer says from the doorway. Hearing this, Feng Xinghua immediately walks over.
Chapter 22