Chapter 4: Wandering aimlessly

By the way, Master Fei Xiaotong of the Republic of China transformed into a super toxic influencer after the reform and opening-up. It can be said that whoever he praises meets their demise. He wrote multiple articles praising the 'Southern Jiangsu Model', which ultimately collapsed completely after a decade of prosperity. He then wrote articles praising the 'Great Wall Model', and as a result, Shen Taifu was soon executed.

What a load of nonsense! Do you know how many assets he has transferred? Several tens of millions! If he were to be sentenced for this crime, he would spend the rest of his life in prison

Seventeen-year-old youth, wandering aimlessly, with only his bare hands, strives to carve out his own place in the tumultuous world of rivers and lakes

The management of the distillery has been taken down in a series of actions. The case of Song Shumin has been concluded, and only then can the cases of others be classified. Just wait and see, there are still a number of cases that will result in sentences of three to five years.

In the process of feeling one's way across the river by touching the stones, both heroes and deceivers are mixed together in the mud.

The colleague swiftly completed the tasks at hand, disregarding the next customer waiting to withdraw money, and engaged in lively conversation: "Who says otherwise? This person, when they say they are unlucky, they truly are. In the past, Song Shumin was quite prominent; last year, he celebrated his mother-in-law's birthday, and even our vice president personally attended the banquet. Now, it's a disaster; not only is he in prison, but his wife and son are also burdened with a mountain of debt."

Unlike the selfishness and greed of the second uncle, the eldest uncle is honest and simple, while the youngest uncle is merely naive and playful

A hero named Shi Yuzhu is undoubtedly a youth entrepreneurship idol. At this moment, Shi Yuzhu's image is incredibly inspiring; a boy from a border town, he arrived in the special economic zone with a backpack, starting from scratch with high technology, and within a few years, he amassed assets worth hundreds of millions, all earned through clean means. However, more than a decade later, when people mention Shi Yuzhu again, the only impressions left are the terms "Brain Platinum," "Golden Partners," "Journey," and "Godfather of Spending."

Mother and elder brother went out with gifts to attend to business, while Song Weiyang slipped away with a bulging backpack, leaving only a note pressed down with a mouse: "Mom, I am going to make money. Don't worry, I will be back by the latest when school starts"

However, the dire situation at home no longer allows Song Weiyang to be cautious; he must deliver a thrilling and exhilarating performance

Others are not fools; who would cooperate with you without money

Unfortunately, no one in the family was in the mood to watch television. Guo Xiaolan kept making phone calls to seek connections and finally managed to arrange a meeting with a deputy mayor to discuss the bankruptcy of the canned goods factory

Ding dong, ding dong

The uncle advised, "We are all family, so you need not be so polite."

People wash away the last trace of innocence, striving in every possible way to "look towards money, look towards wealth." Countless employees of state-owned enterprises and civil servants choose to venture into business, ushering in a brutal and frenzied materialistic era

Another hero named Mou Qizhong is recognized as a business genius at this time. In 1974, he wrote an article titled "Where is China Heading?" and was sentenced to death, but fortunately, he was forgotten in prison due to a twist of fate. Three years ago, as a middleman, Mou Qizhong exchanged canned goods for an airplane, making a profit of 100 million yuan, which made him famous nationwide. In the following years, he proposed a series of fantastical ideas, such as blasting a hole in the Himalayas to introduce warm and humid air currents from the Indian Ocean to transform the arid regions of northwest China. Ultimately, he became a fraudster, and his fate was life imprisonment. In the following years, he would continue to propose a series of fantastical ideas, such as blasting a hole in the Himalayas to introduce warm and humid air currents from the Indian Ocean to transform the arid regions of northwest China. Ultimately, he became a fraudster, and his fate was life imprisonment.

It is almost time to get off work, you can come to collect it in the afternoon

The blue ceramic figure, with a bamboo dragonfly on its head that can be lifted, is where Song Weiyang puts his spare change whenever he has some

There is an excess of gold, some of which is poisonous, while others conceal blades; a moment's inattention can lead to the death or injury of the treasure seeker.

If Song Weiyang had a system in his mind, it would definitely assign him a task at this moment: "Please earn 1 million within two months!"

Even graduates from prestigious universities, even high-ranking officials venturing into business, are equally eager to take risks, because the money comes in far too quickly that way

In the 1990s, the once naive Song Weiyang, upon returning to the age of 17, discovered an endless pile of gold mountains before him. All he needed to do was to discern which gold was toxic and which mountains concealed blades, and he could easily avoid them.

This is a vibrant and wild era, where the ground is covered in gold

When the Song family was prosperous, all three of Song Weiyang's uncles benefited, each becoming a worker and obtaining urban household registration. As a result, when Song Shumin encountered trouble, the second and youngest uncles were immediately laid off, leaving only the diligent and hardworking eldest uncle still employed at the factory

Guo Xiaolan sighed, put away the money, and said to her son and daughter-in-law: "Go to sleep, we have to get up early tomorrow. I have an appointment with Vice Mayor Hao to discuss the bankruptcy issue. Eldest son, count the fifty thousand yuan and keep it safe, and remember to take the Maotai from the cabinet. Second son, don't worry unnecessarily, just focus on your studies at home."

It was not a debt collector who came, but Song Weiyang's maternal uncle and his younger uncle

... ...

With the startup capital secured, it is time to venture out and take a risk

My uncle lit a cigarette, placed it elegantly in his mouth, and said: "Indeed, we are family, so there is no need to fuss over such matters. If you encounter difficulties in the future, feel free to speak up. At worst, I will stop smoking Hongta Mountain and settle for Hongmei instead"

After much discussion, the two uncles still insisted on leaving the money behind, not even taking a sip of water before departing together

This is the necessary equipment for going out to earn money. The young Song Weiyang already has a delicate face, and wearing a suit can barely hold up the occasion.

Certainly, in terms of making money, the goals of both are aligned

Those who are capable and have vision do not lack opportunities for wealth, but rather the self-control to face interests

While passing through the living room, I noticed my elder brother's Type 81 military dagger resting on the coffee table. Song Weiyang casually picked it up and placed it in his backpack

My uncle was dressed splendidly, adorned in brand-name attire, with his hair styled with mousse. He said somewhat shyly, "Sister, I can't save money; I only have a little over 1,000. Please don't think it's too little."

The times create heroes, and those who ventured into the market last year were later collectively referred to as the "92 faction," leaving a significant mark in the history of Chinese commerce. They established Jiade Auction, Taikang Life Insurance, Wantong Group, Huiyuan Group, Conghui Company, and International Futures Company

Unfortunately, there is no system, nor is there a beginner's package

My uncle cheerfully said, "No need for foreign cigarettes, Soft Zhonghua will do."

The bank clerk, with an air of arrogance, coldly remarked: "It was originally your fault, looking for trouble for no reason, just causing a fuss with me."

... ...

First, at the bank, Song Weiyang took out more than ten passbooks and an identification card, placing them on the counter and saying: "Withdraw money"

Song Weiyang picked it up and slowly counted, totaling 103 yuan, 8 jiao, and 6 fen. This amount of money was clearly insufficient, so he rummaged through his belongings based on memory and finally found a few savings books in the bookshelf—these were the New Year's money given by his elders in the past, amounting to over 4000 yuan, which was not a small sum in 1993

Song Qizhi immediately ran to the cabinet to get the Moutai, while Song Weiyang quietly returned to the room to pack his luggage

A myth is like a splash of water, a myth is like a tear drop

The urgent task is to secure a sum of money, several hundred thousand at least, to ensure that fruit farmers, workers, and cooperative enterprises can see hope

As Song Weiyang left the bank with the money, the teller instantly became invigorated, her face glowing with excitement, and she left her seat to gossip with her colleagues: "I heard that Song Shumin was sentenced to over 8 years, and his family is being harassed by creditors, too afraid to go out. Now his son is even coming to collect the New Year's money, surely to pay off debts. Tsk tsk, life is going to be tough for them from now on"

The next day, early in the morning

In this day and age, apart from some city dwellers equipped with closed-circuit television, the vast majority of the populace can only receive three channels, namely the Central Station, the Provincial Station, and the Municipal Station. When the 1983 version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" premiered on the Municipal Station last year, it immediately caused a sensation throughout the city, even those selling pirated novels made a considerable profit.

Flowers bloom and wither, flowers bloom and wither. The years pass slowly, like a long river

"What is your attitude?" the customer said angrily

Uncle Da wore the factory work uniform, his hands were calloused, and he took out a plastic bag saying: "Sister, I heard about what happened today. I took a leave in the afternoon and withdrew the money from the bank, thirty-eight thousand yuan. You take it first to help in an emergency."

In his previous life, my uncle lived quite freely, marrying at the age of 38 only after having a child. Unexpectedly, his beautiful wife ran off with a wealthy man. In order to raise his chronically ill son, my uncle worked tirelessly, driving a taxi from dawn till dusk, even giving up smoking. Later, with the help of Song Weiyang, he opened a small supermarket.

Shake it, and it makes a clattering sound, then with a bang, it hits the ground, scattering coins mixed with broken porcelain shards, along with some paper bills interspersed among them

The teller was a stout middle-aged woman. After calculating the amount, she noticed that Song Weiyang was only 17 years old, and immediately transformed into a vigilant 007, saying: "A few thousand yuan? Call your parents to come and collect it."

Song Weiyang could only once again invoke his father's name: "Auntie, my dad is Song Shumin. You know Song Shumin, right? This is all the New Year's money I saved before."

Guo Xiaolan hurriedly declined, saying, "You should take it back quickly."

In 1990s China, there were no academic entrepreneurs; they were all unconventional and wild.

The early 1990s in China were filled with wildness, as the long-suppressed desire for reform was completely unleashed, and everything seemed to be growing in a savage manner

That is indeed the case

As for business heroes, there are many, among which the most prominent are also two.

Carrying a backpack filled with personal belongings and holding his father's briefcase in hand, Song Weiyang finally boarded the train to the provincial capital—his ultimate goal was to transfer to a train heading to the special economic zone with 4,638.86 yuan in his possession

The two major fraudsters are Wang Hongcheng, who invented "water into oil," and Shen Taifu, who invented "energy-saving motors." Both have deceived national ministries, and Shen Taifu even received praise from Fei Xiaotong. They are still at large for now, but their time is limited; Shen Taifu will be sentenced to death by firing squad next year

"Elder brother, youngest sibling, what brings you here? Please sit down and enjoy some fruit," Guo Xiaolan quickly welcomed.

At 8 PM, the television is broadcasting "The Investiture of the Gods," and Mao Amin's singing remains as melodious and enchanting as ever

The bank teller suddenly realized and immediately began processing the transaction, quickly cashing out the money

Three hours passed, and the client began to soften, speaking in a conciliatory tone: "Sister, please be kind, today I was in the wrong, I spoke too harshly."

In the words of Boss Zhao from Sanjiu Weitai: "With so many idle assets in society, it is a golden opportunity for Sanjiu to go down the mountain and pick peaches, and we must not miss it. Once this village is gone, this shop will be lost!" Thus, Boss Zhao went down the mountain to pick peaches everywhere, ultimately choking himself and leaving behind a mess as he walked into prison

Well, several thousand yuan is indeed a substantial amount of money these days, especially in such a small city in the southwest

Then what about my money

The broken television station in Rongping City specializes in picking up leftover dramas from others. The "Investiture of the Gods," which was completed three years ago, is still considered a "premiere" on Rongping City Television, and its viewership ratings are astonishingly high

Song Weiyang quietly returned to his room, using a genuine Sony Walkman to play a pirated tape of Michael Jackson. MJ's tapes are hard to come by; not to mention the genuine ones, even the pirated copies were obtained from the provincial capital.

... ...

In this day and age, "going into business" represents engaging in commerce, rather than entering the industry of actresses from island action films

The bank teller, feeling annoyed, retorted immediately: "What are you shouting about? If you keep shouting, I won't assist you!"

Song Weiyang did not choose to persuade his mother and elder brother, although he had some confidence in revitalizing the canned food factory, the operation was too cumbersome. First, he needed to purchase fresh fruits on credit from fruit farmers, then persuade the workers to resume work, and he also required partner companies to provide newly designed packaging boxes and glass jars

Song Weiyang found his backpack and neatly placed the change and bankbook inside. His mother, elder brother, and sister-in-law were still discussing the details of the bankruptcy. He walked straight through the living room and entered his parents' bedroom, where he took out two sets of his father's suits from the wardrobe

Song Weiyang listened to music while picking up the piggy bank next to the computer monitor

Upon returning to the living room, the doorbell suddenly rang

Song Shumin is somewhat wronged; the winery clearly belongs to him, yet he has now been sentenced for corruption and bribery

Song Weiyang, holding a suit in his arms, couldn't help but tease, "Uncle, once I earn money, I promise to let you smoke imported cigarettes every day"

Regardless of whether they can be of assistance, Song Weiyang will certainly remember the timely help from his maternal uncle and his uncle in times of need

The bank clerk, undeterred, stated: "This is my attitude! If you are capable, go report to the management and see if you can get me fired!"

Since the great leader's southern tour last year, the winds of reform have swept across the land, and the entire China has become wildly agitated

Do you still dare to yell at me? Fine, you want to withdraw money, right? Today, I will not give it to you!

The second uncle and second aunt are ungrateful, actually starting to blame the Song family, believing that Song Shumin is the reason they cannot work as laborers. They are even afraid that the Song family will ask them to borrow money, and have completely severed ties, having not interacted for two to three months.

In the gathering and parting, there is you; in the gathering and parting, there is me; you and I are but fleeting passersby...

Two tellers were chatting animatedly, while the customers waiting to conduct business grew impatient and urged, "Hey, are you still open for business at this bank?"

As for that ungrateful second uncle, hehe, it is better not to mention him

Many actions that will clearly be illegal in the future are currently in a gray and ambiguous area. Countless loopholes await your exploitation, and both the government and public opinion encourage you to take advantage of them, as no one knows whether these actions will be beneficial or harmful to reform; both the government and the people need to experiment.

Hey, I must respond today, what is this nonsense