Investment Life

When I woke up the next day, there was no human voice in the room. The long-term life of nine to four had already changed Chen Yuanming's biological clock, and he could no longer get out of bed at 6 in the morning.But I didn't expect that I could sleep so deeply, and I didn't even hear the sound of my parents leaving for work.

The table was still propped up in the middle of the room, with a few dishes on it, and a note saying that both of them had gone to work, and the fire was still burning outside, so they could heat up the rice in the pot when they got up.In just one sentence, it was written crookedly, and there were two typos. Chen Yuanming smiled, put down the note, and opened the door.

The north in January is completely different from Zhuhai and Shanghai, and some are cold and windy.Shocked by the cold wind, Chen Yuanming shivered, picked up a towel and toothbrush and walked towards the public pool.At this time, the morning rush hour had passed, the corridor was empty, and the smell of cooking smoke in the early morning had dissipated completely, leaving only the inexplicable stale smell of the old dormitory.The water in the faucet was still cold, and people's fingers were numb, but it was refreshing enough. After washing quickly, Chen Yuanming straightened up and was about to go home when a figure appeared in front of him.

"Doudou? It's really Doudou!" The old lady with her curly hair and a brown padded jacket let out a gasp that sounded like admiration, "When did you come back? Your mother told us that there are two It's Sunday!"

"Grandma Wang, I just arrived at home last night, and I haven't come here to say hello to everyone..." Chen Yuanming responded with a smile.

This Aunt Wang lives in the first house at the west end of the corridor, next to the public pool. She is considered an old resident and lives with her son and daughter-in-law all year round. This floor belongs to her house.But other than a bit of a broken mouth, people are not bad.Neighborhood relations in this day and age are not like those of later generations. No one knows anyone after closing the anti-theft door. On the contrary, they are all employees of a factory and mine. Half of the food and drink are shared. There is no entertainment at night. serious.In such an overly close neighborhood relationship, it is easier for everyone to know the big and small things of each family.

"It's good to be back! It's good to be back!" Aunt Wang praised several times, "That's right, at such a young age, there is no one who goes out to work. You don't know how difficult it was for your mother back then, and someone from the school came to find her Twice, no one can afford to raise a child these days, and they are not allowed to finish junior high school. How many people poked the back of the spine, and your mother couldn't hold her head up in the yard for several months. Later, I found out that you were earning money It's better, who would have thought that such an older child would be so promising..."

The words were a compliment, but the eyes were full of gossip. Chen Yuanming's eyebrows were slightly wrinkled, but the smile on his mouth did not fade. "It's because I'm young and ignorant, which made my family worry. It's also thanks to Grandma Wang and you for taking care of me. I'm not at home during this time, thanks to the help of my neighbors..."

"Hey! Where are you talking about!" Aunt Wang waved her hand boldly, "They all live in the courtyard, and they don't depend on neighbors! It's just that you won't leave when you come back this time, Doudou? You know how to do business like this , you can also make money at home, so why run so far..."

Faced with such consolation, what else can Chen Yuanming say?After a few perfunctory words with a smile, he turned around and went back to the room.Putting down the towel in his hand, Chen Yuanming looked at the still narrow and cramped room, and then at the corridor outside which was full of debris, making it almost inconvenient to move, and smiled wryly.

In the past two years, every time he sent a letter to send money home, what was the reply letter he received?At first, it was scolding in fear and fear, scolding for suspecting that he had gone astray, then caring with a little worry, and comfort with a little pride, until he started stock trading and no longer had financial constraints, the total of the two times was 4 yuan The bank card completely blocked the family's mouth.Sending home nearly 6 yuan in two years, what kind of figure is this?If you don’t steal or grab it, it is enough to prove that you can really make money, and you have successfully fulfilled your promise. Although you may still be worried about novelty things like stock trading, your parents have gradually opened up their hearts and accepted their actions. .

However, his family no longer questioned his ability to make money, but it does not mean that others will not.There are too many legends about getting rich overnight, and it is too easy to arouse the covetousness of others.Just like everything that happened in this small staff dormitory, as long as one step goes off track, countless people will ridicule, question and criticize.If I leave home rashly, will my parents feel no pressure at all?Of course not, it's just that there is too much resistance in this small dormitory building.

Still too small.

This dormitory, this factory, this city... If you stay in this well, you will always see the sky the size of your palm, and if you want to change everything completely, you have to go one step further and go out.But do I have the conditions to take my parents out now?Or can parents let go of everything in their hands and go out with themselves?

Chen Yuanming sat at the dining table and sighed deeply, he still couldn't do it.The stock market is just duckweed, a grass without roots. No matter how much money he makes, he can't tell his parents directly, causing them to fall into unnecessary panic.As for the state-owned enterprise workers in their 40s and [-]s, they have spent their entire lives in this city and this factory. How can we make them leave their hometowns?

After all, it was still the wrong time.Chen Yuanming shook his head, there are too many things that he didn't even think about clearly, how can he make a decision right away, let's take it step by step.But now...Looking around at the furnishings in the room, a smile appeared on the corner of his lips, he could still do something.

When they returned home at night, Chen Jianhua and Wang Juan were taken aback. They saw that the neighbors who were supposed to be busy cooking were gathered around the door of his house, whispering to each other. From time to time there were a few excited screams from the children. It is called a string inserted in it.What happened?Regardless of the New Year's goods in their hands, the two walked quickly towards the door of the house.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he reached the door, an awkward voice came from the room.

"Pegasus Meteor Fist……"

Following this strange sound, the children yelled together, and many of them clapped their hands. The excited voice overwhelmed the discussion of the adults.Startled by the movement, the two of them couldn't care less, and walked through the crowd and walked into the house.

As soon as he entered the room, he rushed into his eyes was a big guy that couldn't be ignored.I saw that the sundries that were originally placed on the chest of drawers had been cleared away, and a large square box was placed on top of it. The screen in front was lit up, and several villains were fighting back and forth on the screen. , I don’t know what I’m tossing about.The room was full of children, even the bed was full of people, all happily staring at the screen and yelling.

This is... a color TV?It is still a large color TV with a size of about 20 inches!

Wang Juan swallowed her saliva, trying to find her son, but Sister Ma, who was next to her, had already squeezed beside her, chattering.

"Ah, big sister, your Doudou is really good. I just arrived home yesterday, and today I brought back such a big color TV~~" As he spoke, the other party's eyes drifted to the middle of the room, looking enviously at the pretty girl. A beautiful and bright color TV, Changhong's is a famous brand!When I bought a TV the year before last, I had a good time, but the 14-inch black and white TV is nothing compared to this thing!

"That's right!" Sister Li on the other side also chimed in, "Doudou looks different. He is smart and capable. Others say he is not doing his job properly. Now look at him! A red envelope from the boss is enough to buy a TV. Yes, who can do it!"

A group of middle-aged and young women began to chitter, chatter, and Wang Juan felt dizzy even more, but there was another voice from outside the door.

"Come on, the apples have been washed, everyone, you are welcome, eat all you want."

Isn't this the voice of Doudou? !Wang Juan turned her head abruptly, only to see her son walking over with a big bowl of apples smiling.

"Red Fuji is crispy and sweet, so delicious."

"Oh, Doudou, why are you so polite!"

Immediately there was a rush of humility, but the action of taking the apple was not slow at all. If it belonged to someone else, I probably wanted to give it up.But old Chen's family is so developed, is it natural to eat an apple from him?

In just a blink of an eye, all the apples in the basin were snatched away, and there was a sound of chewing and chewing. Wang Juan twitched the corners of her mouth in distress. There must be half a box, right?These old women are really not particular!

After a long time of laughing and joking, the neighbors said goodbye to their unsatisfied little boy until the cartoon was over. He heard too many compliments, and his ears were buzzing. Wang Juan only felt that her face was stiff with laughter. Chen Jianhua on the side had a stiff expression, not knowing whether to cry or laugh.

After seeing off the guests and closing the door, Chen Yuanming walked to his parents with a smile. "I went to the department store today, and it happened that the color TV was still in stock, so I moved one back..."

"Moving..." Chen Jianhua's lips trembled. Buying a color TV is such a big deal, so you can move home if you just move it!

Wang Juan also frowned heartbroken, "Doudou, you really...don't discuss such a big matter with us, a 20-inch color TV! How much does it cost, you can buy it anyway..."

"It's okay." Chen Yuanming smiled, "I brought 5 yuan when I came back this time, just to add some things to the family. You didn't spend the money you sent back, so how can I feel at ease."

"5!" Wang Juan let out a small exclamation, "Why are you so much, why don't you keep some for yourself? Besides, if you have spare money, you can save it, and you will use it when you get married in the future..."

Chen Yuanming's eyebrows twitched slightly, and then he smiled again, "Well, money is used to spend, and if you don't spend it, it will depreciate. I can continue to earn, what are you afraid of. And who is not You hate the poor and love the rich, you are always scornful at home, and you are always looked down upon by others. As long as I am here, no one can underestimate our family!"

These words are powerful and resounding.Wang Juan felt a burst of heat rushing into her eyes, she quickly put the things in her hand on the ground, turned her head and rushed out.He was still rambling, "You two are waiting at home, I'll be cooking soon..."

Chen Jianhua's lips were still trembling slightly, but he didn't say a word in the end, he just stretched out his hand and patted his son's not-so-thick shoulder twice.Then he turned around immediately, lowered his head and studied the manual and remote control on the table.

Looking at the second elder who had nothing to do, Chen Yuanming suppressed the bitter smile on his lips.

With the new color TV, a meal is much quieter. Although Chen Jianhua and Wang Juan are eating, their eyes are always attracted by the programs on the TV, and they can even watch a simple commercial. for a long time.In fact, these days, TVs are not a rare thing, but where did the old Chen family have such a high-end big one? Usually, the radio is rarely turned on. Such a beautiful color TV, who doesn’t want to take a second look?

Looking at his distracted parents, Chen Yuanming smiled and opened his mouth to ask. "Dad, Mom, is there any plan to divide the house in the factory recently? That kind of bigger apartment..."

As soon as the words came out, both of them were startled, Wang Juan thought for a while, and said first, "Yes, but they have to be classified according to professional title and length of service... This time, a new building was built in Xiyuan Park. Building, it is said that each room is 5 to 60 square meters, and several leaders of our branch factory are waiting in line."

Hearing this news, Chen Yuanming couldn't help but frowned.He wanted to change his family to a house with a larger area, but the biggest problem now was not money, but that there was no such thing as commercial housing in L city in 1993.At that time, the housing reform had not yet started, and housing for employees depended entirely on distribution, depending on length of service and professional titles, and the supply was completely in short supply.If front-line workers want to get a suitable house, they have to wait at least after the housing reform in 94. A large number of units have built their own houses.

However, in their previous life, even if their family was ranked, they still failed to move into a new house in the end.Without him, the purchase price of more than 1 yuan was not a price that the Chen family could afford at that time. After missing that opportunity, the family moved out of this staff dormitory in 99 until he went north to make some money...

Yes, the time is wrong... In the first few years of the 90s, it was absolutely impossible to have no money, but it was not always possible to have money. At this time, China had not transformed into a money society, and power and status were more important than money. universal.But now, besides money, what else can Chen Yuanming offer?

Sighing softly, Chen Yuanming shook his head, "Forget it, I'll go to Aunt Liu's house tomorrow, isn't Uncle Sun the office director of the No. [-] branch factory, maybe I can get news from him..."

As soon as these words came out, there was a sudden silence in the room, and both Chen Jianhua and Wang Juan stopped their chopsticks.Sensing that the atmosphere was not right, Chen Yuanming also put down the bowls and chopsticks, and said jokingly, "What? I'm not allowed to associate with Aunt Liu and her family now, I earn much more than her..."

"Doudou." Wang Juan interrupted Chen Yuanming's words abruptly, glanced at her husband nervously, and said, "Your Auntie Liu has moved away, so I probably won't see you..."