books44 Chapter 364 Selling Face
Chapter 364 Selling Face
Song Yali couldn't hold back any longer and advised Tingnan, "Sister, why don't we go back? Fewer and fewer people are buying things here, and they're all so picky."
"Yes, Yali, you've noticed it too, there are far fewer people buying now. Do you know why?"
Song Yali muttered, "People here are just stingy!"
"Hehehe, it's not wrong for rural people to spend their money wisely. The money is in their pockets, and they can buy and sell freely."
Song Yali was very displeased: "Sister, fine, they don't want to buy it, but their attitude was terrible, and they kept finding fault with us."
Song Tingnan chimed in, "Exactly! They don't coax us at all. They act all high and mighty, like we're begging them to buy from us."
"Yes, sister, you're still smiling. If everyone were like those people in front, so decisive and friendly when buying things, that would be so great."
"Yali, you noticed it too? Do you know why?" Song Tingnan guided his younger sister to think for herself.
Song Yali thought for a moment and said, "It's because...because they live close by, and they know you or your uncle."
"Yes, they're giving us face. But we're so far from home, who even knows us anymore? Why are they being so nice to us? We're not anyone in their family."
"But...but even if we don't know each other, there's no need to make things so difficult for us, right? Some of the things you said were really hurtful."
"Hehehe, you can choose to ignore them, or you can confront them head-on."
“That won’t do. My uncle said that in business, harmony brings wealth.”
“That’s right, so I kept smiling. Your uncle always says, ‘Even if a deal falls through, we can still be friendly.’ Practice makes perfect. Let’s change ourselves first. With a kind heart and understanding words, we can bring people a good mood. Yali, you should try it. Your words and actions can be contagious and bring good luck.”
“Sister…” Song Yali lowered her head. She was a smart child. She realized firsthand how despicable it was to be arrogant and make things difficult for others. “Sister, do you think my smile is so sweet?”
"Hahaha...very good, be more sincere. Come on, let's continue." Song Tingnan chatted and hawked his wares while leading Ya Li along.
Song Tingnan told Yali about her medical school interview, "Yali, maybe you think I'm already very good, but actually in Shanghai, there are so many talented people, and there are always people better than you. Your sister is really nothing special. When I entered university, I felt very insignificant, and my grades were only average."
Universities, filled with top students from all over the country, are filled with learned and intelligent individuals who have received lavish upbringing since childhood. All-around talents abound; I, from a small county, am truly ashamed of my abilities. My ability to gain Professor Liao's favor this time is entirely due to his appreciation of my character.
“Sister…” Song Yali really didn’t know that her sister could also feel inferior. She had always regarded her sister as a role model, thinking that she was omnipotent and extraordinary.
"Surprised? Your sister is just an ordinary woman. You may not believe it, but good character really makes people look at you more favorably and brings more luck."
Let me tell you another story: You know, university courses are electives. There was a professor named Lu who always declared before class: attend class, or you have to ask for leave. Dozing off or resting with your eyes closed is allowed, but snoring is strictly prohibited and disturbs others. If you snore, you'll be punished by standing and reciting poetry. Otherwise, your exam grade will drop another level.
The students were stunned by this rule and secretly reminded themselves not to snore. Teacher Lu's lectures were very engaging; her explanations of literary allusions were concise, insightful, and captivating. Everyone listened with rapt attention, their eyelids never drooping.
However, university coursework is very demanding, so I sometimes go to bed late. In addition, if a roommate snores, it makes me toss and turn and have difficulty falling asleep.
A student surnamed Jin hadn't slept well all night. He sat in Professor Lu's class early in the morning, but after listening for about ten minutes, he couldn't stay awake any longer and had to close his eyes for a while.
He forced himself to listen to the professor's slow, deliberate lecture, but could only vaguely hear it, feeling as if he were half-asleep. Suddenly, a series of heavy sounds came from his nose. "As I was speaking, a customer came to buy a winnowing basket. Song Yali quickly greeted him, gently introducing the basket and patiently answering his questions, but the customer thought it was too small and didn't buy it."