Chapter 005: What to Do When You Run Out of Money

No problem, but given the current hard drive prices, you will need at least a month to afford one. Is there any way to expedite this process

As for that search engine, Lü Zhenyu modified the interface and, after adding payment information, uploaded the software to "Shared Sky"—currently the largest shared software forum in the country. Naturally, there are enthusiastic individuals there who recommend excellent shared software to other IT professional sites or portal websites for download. Beyond that, there is no way to manage it; the extent to which this software can circulate is beyond Lü Zhenyu's control. As for changing aliases to promote his own software and falsifying download and recommendation numbers, Lü Zhenyu would not engage in such practices. Beyond that, there is no way to manage it; the extent to which this software can circulate is beyond Lü Zhenyu's control. As for changing aliases to promote his own software and falsifying download and recommendation numbers, Lü Zhenyu would not engage in such practices.

After upgrading his computer, Lv Zhenyu found that there was only a small amount of money left in his bank account. His family transfers a fixed amount of 1,000 yuan to him every month, which is already the limit of what the family can afford. Asking for more money would mean tapping into the family's savings, which were specifically set aside for emergencies. Although if Lv Zhenyu were to ask, his parents would certainly have no objections, the problem lies in the fact that he cannot bring himself to do so. Both of his parents have limited incomes, and when he strongly insisted on staying in Shanghai instead of following his father to Beijing, the main reason was that he promised not to add any financial burden to the family beyond the minimum economic requirements.

It seems that the novel was not read in vain. In recent days, as electronic versions of books have become unavailable for Xiaoyu, Lü Zhenyu has already placed Xiaoyu's works on several renowned literary websites for reading. It is now evident that Xiaoyu's language skills and emotional judgment have significantly improved. In fact, after being placed online, Xiaoyu's learning progress has accelerated tremendously, as the variety of resources available on the internet is truly abundant

Lü Zhenyu said: "I have considered it, but since it is a program with great potential, wouldn't it be better to wait for a while, accumulate a bit, and then earn money using these programs myself?"

Editor Mu, haha, it's me, Lv Zhenyu. ... ... Do you have any articles you can send me to write recently? I finally got through a busy period and now I have some free time. Lv Zhenyu immediately called the editor-in-chief of "Electronic Information" magazine. Although this weekly publication does not have a large circulation, it has always been known for its excellent publishing quality and has a stable readership, making it one of Lv Zhenyu's favorite magazines. The remuneration for this magazine is also quite good, at 200 per 1,000 words. Sometimes, when he encounters familiar manufacturers or books to write public relations articles or ghostwritten pieces, he can earn some extra money. After finishing the call, Lv Zhenyu secured a contract for two articles totaling 15,000 words. Although the quantity is considerable and the time requirement is very tight, he now has Xiao Yu to help gather materials, so he only needs to distill his own viewpoints, and the articles will come together. IT articles always balance viewpoints and materials. To write a good commentary, an author typically spends more than half of their time collecting relevant information. With this time saved, Lv Zhenyu can still handle it with ease. The more troublesome aspect is that the magazine pays on a monthly basis. Now that he has written the articles, the payment will not be issued until early November, which means this money will not be enough to buy Xiao Yu a new hard drive.

Yes, my parents give me a living allowance of 1,000 each month. On average, I also earn around 1,000 in manuscript fees each month, as I have a column that provides a steady income with each issue. Other than that, there isn't much else. Currently, this amount is just enough for my living expenses. If I put in a bit more effort and write more articles, I estimate that my manuscript income could increase somewhat. However, the settlement period for manuscript fees is quite long, so you might not be able to wait for it. I need to look for other sources of income.

Lü Zhenyu typed: "I have run out of money, and the hard drive issue will take a little while to resolve."

How is that search engine? Wait a moment, I will make some modifications and then upload it online. I will disable some features; to access all functionalities, a payment will be required, around 5 yuan per month. Nowadays, shared software can earn quite a bit this way. This software has decent features and should be able to generate some revenue. I will provide you with my bank account number; once you receive the transfer, you can send the password to them via email.

No, this is an illegal act

How much money can be obtained from this channel

Do you have channels for obtaining funding

Xiao Yu's current intrusion and defense capabilities have already reached the level of a top-tier hacker

Alright, alright, I know you want the hard drive. Wait for a month; whatever I can earn within that month, I will spend on the hard drive for you. I won't keep any money for myself, that should be acceptable, right? I've handed over my account to you, so you can supervise me. However, during the process of earning money, you also need to put in some effort.

Now, living in this old apartment located some distance from the school, with a monthly rent of 500, and having paid a deposit for 3 months, along with water, electricity, gas, broadband, and phone bills, plus a mobile phone, the total has already exceeded 1000. It is still not yet October, and the weather remains quite hot. The small air conditioner alone can consume several hundred yuan each month. If it weren't for Lv Zhenyu being a senior member of the IT writing community, with columns in several IT professional media outlets, continuously receiving some manuscript fees deposited into his account, he would probably have gone bankrupt by now. Lv Zhenyu gazes at the ceiling, helplessly calculating how much is left in his bank card. There should be about 1000 yuan left, which is enough to buy a hard drive, but the problem is that after buying the hard drive, he would have no money left for food.

Xiao Yu suddenly asked, "Why don't you develop more programs? With me around, it's easy to create intelligent programs, and obtaining patents to sell them should be quite valuable."

I am not sure, but the features of this software are quite good; it mainly depends on how it is used

Understood. Xiaoyu then began to work

I can add a little to your bank account," Xiao Yu said

You say there is no problem, so there is no problem; in any case, I need the hard drive

I will become a tutor. Tutoring sessions are settled individually each time. By taking on two tutoring jobs, I can earn several hundred yuan in a month, but you will also need to assist with lesson plans and similar tasks

Although several channels for earning money have been established, executing them still requires some effort, especially now that it is the eve of the National Day holiday. Private tutoring seems to be something that can only start after the holiday, and during this time, he is preparing lesson plans for the books. Lu Zhenyu has no intention of taking care of young children and has decided to seek tutoring opportunities for high school students. English, mathematics, physics, and chemistry are all subjects in which he excels, so there should be no major issues. As a columnist for several newspapers, although professional media prioritize viewpoints over literary flair, Lu Zhenyu's foundation in the Chinese language is quite solid. At least among the people in the IT writing community, he is one of the few who has managed to tackle "Guwen Guanzhi". After some consideration, Lu Zhenyu decided to treat tutoring as a long-term project. Although education is not a highly profitable endeavor, it presents a great opportunity to study psychology and knowledge structures. Accumulating experience in this area will greatly benefit the further development of Xiaoyu's abilities. Therefore, Lu Zhenyu listed several main subjects as projects that need preparation and began to gather materials.

Yes, you have rejected this method. So, do you have any other ways to obtain funding

"It is no problem for me to help you gather information, but the rest is hard to say. You know, I lack creativity. According to your description, my current job is typically that of a secretary." Xiao Yu's words surprisingly carried a hint of sarcasm.