Chapter 381: Finding a Way to Earn Extra Money

Chapter 381: Finding a Way to Earn Extra Money

Chapter 381: Finding a Way to Earn Extra Money

night.

"Knock knock~" There was a knock on the door at Li Kailang's house.

"Who is it?" He opened the door and looked out.

"Brother Cui, what's the matter?"

"Can you go in and talk?"

"Please come in."

After some greetings, Cui Yuan explained the purpose of his visit.

"Xiao Li, I know your ability. You are one of the best in our courtyard. I came to you to ask you to do me a favor."

"Brother Cui, you said that I will try my best to help as long as I can."

"Thank you very much." Cui Yuan then said, "Xiao Li, do you have any way to make money? Can you introduce some to me? Don't worry, I won't take it for nothing."

"When we make money, you take the lion's share and I take the smaller share. If you feel the money is not enough, I can pay you back, but you know my family situation."

"I can't give it to you all at once, I can only give it to you little by little. Don't worry, I will definitely pay you back."

"Not really, not really. Brother Cui, you're joking. Our relationship cannot be measured by money." Li Kailang waved his hands repeatedly.

"It's just that it's not convenient. Can I ask why you suddenly need to make extra money? I remember Brother Cui's salary is not bad."

Hearing this, Cui Yuan sighed, "The salary is not small, but as you saw today, my grandma fell ill. Fortunately, it was only a minor illness. If it was a serious illness, the money would not be enough."

"I'm not young anymore, and my grandma is still looking forward to holding her grandson. I want her to hold him as soon as possible."

Hearing this, Li Kailang understood why Cui Yuan came to him so suddenly.

Although the Cui family's life has begun to prosper since they moved into the steel mill last year, they still don't have much money.

In addition, the steel mill has now cancelled the promotion assessment, so keeping the wages locked is not a solution.

If Cui Da Nai had not fallen ill today, perhaps Cui Yuan would not be so anxious.

"I understand. Let me think about it carefully." Li Kailang nodded and touched his head, thinking hard.

This put Li Kailang in a dilemma. If Cui Yuan came to borrow money, no matter how much, Li Kailang would lend it to him without saying a word.

But Cui Yuan came here to find a way to make extra money, which left him with no solution for the time being. He made money too quickly, which was not suitable for Cui Yuan.

Even the business of selling wine is not that good. When food shortage becomes serious next year, no one will buy wine.

And with Cui Yuan's personality, he would not accept this free money. He would rather make money with his own hands.

After all, it is better to teach a man to fish than to teach him to fish.

"This is a bit troublesome." Li Kailang couldn't help but pat his head in distress.

Cui Yuan's request made him unable to do anything, as he had no idea how to make money.

"Brother Cui, I'm really sorry, I really don't have any way to make money."

Hearing this answer, Cui Yuan was obviously disappointed, "It's okay, it's not your fault, it's me who troubled you."

"It's getting late. I won't disturb you anymore. Go to bed early."

After saying this, Cui Yuan was about to leave sadly.

"Hey, wait a minute, Brother Cui." Li Kailang hurriedly called Cui Yuan, "Although I don't have a way to make money, I do have some ideas."

"Ideas? What ideas?" Cui Yuan's eyes lit up and he turned around and looked at Li Kailang expectantly.

If he had an idea, he wouldn't have asked Li Kailang for help. He only asked Li Kailang for help because he was really desperate.

Li Kailang said without further ado: "You know the repair shop in the alley, right? There are a lot of people going into that shop every day. With your skills, as long as you can get a job in the shop, you will definitely make money."

The repair shops in the alley mainly provide repairs, from household appliances to pots and pans.

No matter what it is, as long as the customer wants it repaired, they will do their best to repair it.

Of course, it is impossible for a repair shop to be able to repair everything. It mainly depends on the technicians in the shop, and the number of types of technicians determines how many things can be repaired.

Therefore, the shop owner needs to get along well with masters of different professions.

As Cui Yuan is an electrician, he can definitely repair electrical appliances.

Repairs related to electrical appliances are generally not cheap.

"Yes, why didn't I think of it!" Cui Yuan clapped his hands suddenly, his eyes lit up, this idea was not bad.

Li Kailang looked at Cui Yuan's excitement and had to pour cold water on him, "There's just one thing, Brother Cui, you have to take up a position first before you can earn extra money doing maintenance."

"But Brother Cui, you are not even a first-class electrician now. I am afraid that you will be suspended from work."

Cui Yuan is not even a first-level electrician now, so it is basically impossible for him to get a temporary position.

Although the level cannot directly reflect a person's ability, it can show from the side that it is extremely difficult for a person who is not even a first-level electrician to get a job.

After all, if I quit my job, I would have contact with the repair shop. If the repair is not done well, it would ruin the reputation of the repair shop.

Only by holding a temporary position could Cui Yuan repair things openly and earn extra money without fear of being reported by nosy or jealous people.

Not only will you not make any money, you will also be fined or even go to jail.

It is so harsh, but it is also the only legal way to make extra money. Even if the factory knows about it, there is nothing they can do about it. They can't delay people from making money.

For the shop owner, the skill of the repairman is very important, and this repair shop is one of the few ways for them to make a living.

Generally, those who can open a repair shop have some degree of disability. They cannot work in a factory, but they have a skill, and the street office will issue a certificate allowing them to make a living based on their skill.

You can't let people have talent but can't make money and starve to death, right?
Hearing Li Kailang say this, Cui Yuan suddenly felt overwhelmed. "What should I do? Xiao Li, do you have any ideas?"

After finally having hope, it was dashed. This sudden change made Cui Yuan not know what to do for a moment.

"What can I do? I have never worked in a repair shop before." Li Kailang said helplessly.

Even if he took up the position and made a name for himself, it wouldn't help Cui Yuan.

After all, if Li Kailang were to take up a temporary position, he would be a carpenter and could only repair things related to wooden products.

Cui Yuan is an electrician, and different professions are like different worlds. No matter how big a face he has, he will not be able to succeed without someone to help him out.

Cover up? Wouldn't Cui Yuan's master be able to help cover up?

Li Kailang quickly explained: "Brother Cui, don't worry. Although I can't help you, your master and senior brother can definitely help you!"

"They are all from your sect. As long as they know your situation, they will definitely help you."

"Yes." Li Kailang's words once again gave Cui Yuan hope.

"Xiao Li, I don't know how to thank you. You gave me advice and helped me find solutions. I..."

For a moment, Cui Yuan didn't know how to express his gratitude.

In just a short while, his mood fluctuated greatly. Fortunately, he was a young man, otherwise he would have fainted long ago.

"I didn't help much. I just said a few words. It's nothing." Li Kailang waved his hand.

All in all, he didn't really help much. He just provided an idea. In the end, it was still up to Cui Yuan to solve the problem himself.

Cui Yuan said gratefully: "You can't say that. If you hadn't said it, I would definitely not have thought of it. I will treat you to a meal when I have time."

After a brief chat, Cui Yuan returned home happily.

the next day.

Cui Yuan told his master Liu Huazhong and senior brother Shen Mu about his situation, and also shared the ideas that Li Kailang had mentioned.

"Ah, this factory is really terrible. It's almost the end of the year, and they still haven't started the assessment. It's really hard for you. You have to find a way to make money."

"If you can take the exam, you will definitely pass the first-level worker exam. Then the salary will be 33 yuan, and you won't have to work so hard."

Master Liu Huazhong touched his head, feeling very distressed and indignant for his apprentice.

"Yes, Xiao Yuan, if you are short of money, just tell me boldly. I will lend you any amount." Shen Mu said.

"Thank you, senior brother." Cui Yuan said with gratitude.

Master Liu Huazhong changed the subject and said, "However, this is also a good thing. While making extra money, you can also practice your skills and gain more experience."

"Why didn't I think of this at the beginning? Your senior brother never did this at the beginning. You are much better than your senior brother now."

"That's a pity. I can't practice now even if I want to." Shen Mu nodded in agreement. His technical direction was basically finalized, focusing on equipment circuits, wires, etc., which was basically linked to the factory.

Although he can repair electrical appliances, he is always not very proficient in some aspects and it takes him longer to maintain them.

Liu Huazhong: "Okay, I know about this. Let me think about some repair shops I can recommend to you. By the way, Xiao Yuan, you live in Nanluoguxiang, right?"

Cui Yuan nodded: "Yes, Master."

Very quickly, Liu Huazhong said: "I do know someone in Nanluoguxiang. I'll take you there to meet him at noon, and I'll definitely let you take up the post."

"Master, thank you for your help."

Liu Huazhong waved his hand: "It doesn't matter if it's a problem or not. You are my disciple. If you don't help me, who will?"

"Besides, this is a good thing. Not only can I make money, but I can also gain experience. It's such a good thing. Why didn't I think of arranging Xiaomu to do it?"

Time passed quickly and it was noon.

Liu Huazhong immediately took Cui Yuan to a repair shop he knew.

"Xiao Liao, Xiao Liao!" Liu Huazhong shouted as he walked into the repair shop.

I saw a master who was working on a workpiece with his head down. When he heard the sound, he looked up and saw Liu Huazhong and Cui Yuan.

"Master Liu, long time no see. It's rare for you to visit us. Is there anything I can help you with?" Liao Wanxiang looked at Liu Huazhong in surprise. He was a master chef.

Liu Huazhong leaned sideways and pointed at Cui Yuan, "This is my apprentice, Cui Yuan. I heard that your store is short of electricians recently, so I would like to recommend my apprentice to you and let him take a position in your shop."

"Your apprentice is indeed a handsome man. I believe his skills will be good after he has inherited your legacy."

The shop owner complimented him first, and then asked the most concerned question, "Would you mind telling me your level?"

"I'm still an apprentice." Cui Yuan said honestly.

Hearing this, the hope in Liao Wanxiang's eyes suddenly disappeared. He was not even a first-level worker, so what could he do?

Liu Huazhong said at this time: "Xiao Liao, even though my apprentice is only called an apprentice now, his skills have already reached the first level."

"If the factory didn't hold an assessment, my apprentice could even pass the exam to become a second-level worker. If your place wasn't close to my apprentice's home, I wouldn't introduce him to you."

"Oh, really?" Liao Wanxiang pretended to be surprised, but he was still realistic after all. No level means no level.

This is only the first year since the assessment was closed, and everyone still believes in the levels. Unless it is next year or the year after, everyone will reduce the impact of the levels.

Seeing Liao Wanxiang like this, Liu Huazhong naturally knew what he meant. It was obvious that he still looked down on his apprentice. How could this be acceptable?

After all, he is Liu Huazhong's apprentice. He is the one who is in charge of his reputation when he goes out. How can he lose face like this?

"Xiao Liao, why don't you believe it?"

"I believe it, of course I do. Your skills are well-known, and this person is your apprentice. How can I not believe it?" Liao Wanxiang immediately denied.

"Well, according to the old market rules, you can take a job with me, and I'll introduce you to some easy jobs to try out, and we'll split the profit 70-30, you 30-30 and I 70-30.

"Once you become proficient and skilled, we can split the game 50-50. What do you think, comrade?"

Hearing this, Cui Yuan was about to agree, but unexpectedly Liu Huazhong beside him said first: "No!"

Liu Huazhong looked at Liao Wanxiang and said, "Xiao Liao, I don't care if you split the profit 70% for others, but this is my apprentice, and he has the second-level craftsmanship. How can you split the profit 70% for me?"

"Not to say 70% for me and 30% for you, but at least 50% for me, otherwise you will bring shame on my reputation, won't you?"

"Ah, this." Liao Wanxiang hesitated for a moment. He hadn't even seen Cui Yuan's skills, so how could he change because of a few words from Liu Huazhong?

If Liu Huazhong wasn't the most skilled electrician in the surrounding alleys, and he had come to Liu Huazhong for help before, he would have just given him a 50-50 chance and kicked him out.

What a joke, he opened a shop to make money, he doesn't even know what kind of person he is, how could he offer him such good conditions?

There are other masters working in the store. If such good conditions are offered, what will the other masters think?
Liu Huazhong said this because he was angry at Liao Wanxiang's attitude just now. He actually looked down on his apprentice so much. Where did he put his face?

Liu Huazhong certainly knew that it was impossible to make Liao Wanxiang give in with just this sentence.

"My apprentice is working for you, so I will naturally not ignore him. Xiao Yuan, if you have any questions in the future, just come to the factory and ask me."

"If I'm not at the factory, you can go to my house and ask me. I'll explain it to you in person, or even do the repairs and explain it myself!"

"Thank you, Master!" Cui Yuan said gratefully. With the master's help, he had more confidence in the repair.

But for Liao Wanxiang, it was not just that. He had visited Liu Huazhong before and asked him to help repair the machine, but he was rejected.

But with Liu Huazhong's words, any advanced machines in the store that cannot be repaired can be handed over to Cui Yuan, who will then pass them on to Liu Huazhong.

In this way, as long as Liu Huazhong repairs the machine, the reputation of his repair shop will become famous.

Not only can you make money, but you can also increase the popularity of your store and attract people from the surrounding area to come for repairs, thereby making more money.

Kill four birds with one stone!
This is the advantage of having a senior craftsman as your background, it makes things easier.

Liao Wanxiang said quickly, "Yes, yes, Master Liu is right. Your disciple should be divided equally."

Cui Yuan saw Liao Wanxiang's attitude change drastically. Then he looked at Liu Huazhong. No matter how stupid he was, he understood that it was his master who exerted his strength, otherwise Liao Wanxiang would not have agreed.

Seeing this, Cui Yuan clenched his fists and thought to himself, "I must work hard and not bring shame to my master!"

Liu Huazhong smiled happily and said, "Thank you for your help. Please sign a contract and take up the position quickly. Don't waste time."

"Yes, Master Liu is right. I will prepare it right away." Liao Wanxiang responded immediately, went to the counter, took out the contract and gave it to Cui Yuan.

Cui Yuan looked at Liu Huazhong, who said calmly, "No need to read it, just sign it. I've read the contract, there are no restrictions, do it if you want to, and don't do it if you don't want to."

"I don't want to do it anymore. I have to finish the work on hand, otherwise I will have to pay for breach of contract, and that's it."

Hearing this, Cui Yuan didn't bother to read the contract and just signed his name directly.

"Okay, okay." Liao Wanxiang accepted it happily. "By the way, a customer recently sent me something that needed repairing. Um..."

Cui Yuan reminded at the right time: "My name is Cui Yuan, just call me Xiao Cui."

Liao Wanxiang patted his head and said, "Look at my memory, Comrade Cui, take these little things back and try to fix them. If you fix them all, you should be able to earn a dollar."

"When you become proficient, you can earn more."

Liu Huazhong took a look at the things. They were all small things with simple structures. Based on his understanding of Cui Yuan's strength, he could repair them all.

"Take them all. Spend some time in the factory repairing them this afternoon. I'll check them for you."

Upon hearing this, Cui Yuan took them all away.

When Liao Wanxiang heard this, he was even happier. With master chef Liu Huazhong in charge, these things would definitely not be wrong.

Liu Huazhong said calmly: "Okay, let's go. We will send the things to you after get off work."

Liao Wanxiang said at the right time: "Okay, when you come, I will give you the money when I am sure it is repaired."

"Let's go!" Liu Huazhong waved his hand and took Cui Yuan back to the factory.

The two did not choose to eat out. In the current situation, eating out was too expensive, and the food coupons saved could last for several days.

The two returned to the factory.

"Take these little gadgets and try them out when you're free this afternoon. If you have any questions, ask me or your senior brother. You don't have to go on the mission today."

"I'll check it for you when we're almost off work, and if everything is fine, hand it over to Xiao Liao."

"Yes, Master." Cui Yuan responded.

Liu Huazhong nodded and left the electrician's office.

The things he got were not difficult and were just right for Cui Yuan at the moment. An afternoon was enough for Cui Yuan to fix them.

Blessings and misfortunes go hand in hand. Cui Yuan cannot take up a temporary position because he is not a first-level worker, but because of this, he does not have tasks to do like other first-level workers.

As an apprentice, he usually goes on missions with his fellow apprentices and colleagues.

As long as no one calls him, he can have nothing to do all day.

"It only takes two or three hours to fix these things, and I can earn 1 yuan, which is 30 yuan a month. I can earn an extra month's salary every month."

Thinking of this, Cui Yuan suddenly became excited.

Cui Yuan now has expectations and a future for a series of major life events such as saving money, seeing a doctor, and getting married, which is the most important thing for him at the moment.

This is what it means to truly make a living by your skills.

(End of this chapter)