Chapter 7, it is necessary to make some money

It was during my first year in middle school when I inadvertently discovered this place while hanging out with a girl. I became a regular here by chance. Later on, I don't know when, it was demolished and replaced by a large Lianhua supermarket, which left Wang Zheng feeling regretful for quite some time

While eating, Wang Zheng inadvertently noticed that the television inside the shop behind the iron plate squid stall was playing local news. A glance at the time revealed it was already 2 o'clock, likely a replay from last night

As he watched the faint heat gently brush against his mother's cheek, Wang Zheng suddenly felt a wave of subtle happiness surge within him, a warm current flowing through his limbs, enveloping his entire body in a cozy warmth

Father is a very gentle person, who has always treated Wang Zheng well since childhood, never hitting or scolding him. The stern father figure often depicted in many books has never appeared before Wang Zheng. He is exceptional in handling interpersonal relationships, having a great reputation outside, a wide circle of friends, and many acquaintances. The most obvious example is that whenever the old lady celebrated her birthday, a large crowd would come to their home. However, when Father returns home, he rarely engages in grand discussions; it is usually Mother who speaks while Father listens with a smile.

After thinking for half a day, Wang Zheng appeared somewhat listless. He casually turned off the television, too lazy to watch the tedious and melodramatic Qiong Yao drama that seemed to oscillate between life and death, offering nothing of value and just rambling on aimlessly

Not far from here, there is a postal savings bank, with an automated teller machine installed at the corner of the building. It consists of a simple stand and a rain shelter, forming a small room that allows entry from both sides

Listening to the sound of money being counted inside, Wang Zheng raised his eyebrows subtly, indicating his pleasant mood. In 2002, ATMs were still the first generation without cameras, and the likelihood of banks installing one outside was very low. However, one still had to act cautiously, as being careful would prevent major mistakes

Wow! He is still a wealthy person! What good luck, a success at once. Look at that six-digit deposit starting with 3, Wang Zheng smirked and tapped his fingernail on 2000.

He took out the watch and put it on, then walked out from the other side, his face calm and his steps steady, just like a passerby casually walking by an ATM machine

I truly do not remember much of the scenery from 2002. After graduating from high school in 2003, I did not stay at home for long; by July, I went to university in another city. I would return home for a month or two each year, but I rarely went out to have fun.

Wang Zheng looked around to ensure no one was present, then quickly walked in and gently brushed his wrist to remove his watch. He straightened it and inserted it into the card slot

Wang Zheng then realized it was Fan Haofei, and said: "I was just about to tell you about this, alright! Next time, my friend will treat you to a meal"

Thank you, Dad, I like it so much! Wang Zheng saw his father looking at him with a hint of expectation and immediately gave him what he wanted.

Wang Zheng nodded repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice, with a glimmer of laughter in his eyes

The snack street is quite organized, with two rows of single-story buildings facing each other, separated by a pedestrian street approximately ten meters wide. In the middle, two rows of food stalls are arranged back-to-back, simply dividing the entire street into two lanes. Passersby on this side go forward while those on the other side return, keeping to the right for smooth traffic flow

The father observed his son fumbling for quite some time, thinking he was enamored with it. With a hint of pride, he explained: "A friend gave it to me, saying it was brought from the Hong Kong Book Fair. When I saw how high-tech it was, I realized I wouldn't know how to use it either, so I might as well give it to my son!"

In the afternoon, with nothing in particular to do, Wang Zheng thought about going out for a good stroll nearby. After all, it had been ten years since he last returned, and he should take a good look at his hometown. He put on a jacket and headed outside

Dad put down the bag, tidied up the room a bit, and then went to take a shower

At that time, I was engrossed in a popular online game, playing with my classmates in the same dormitory. We even formed a faction, leading people to defeat bosses and engaging in conflicts and battles every day

Wang Zheng silently nodded, feeling somewhat speechless; being asked this again after nearly ten years was indeed a bit unfamiliar

Looking left and right, he stopped again in front of the squid stall. The sign of this stall displayed a couplet that read:

Wang Zheng excitedly took it, knowing that this was the most important household appliance of his life

Hey! This is what you said! You can't back out of it now! Fan Haofei was clearly very happy to be struck by this unexpected windfall, thinking that this would shut me up!

Wang Zheng had just bitten into the cucumber he stuffed in his mouth when the door opened and his father returned. Upon entering, his father saw Wang Zheng and smiled, saying: "Son, have you finished your homework?"

Dad received it, nodded in satisfaction, and sternly admonished: "You must not bring it to school! You need to study hard!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Zheng's eyes lit up. He hurriedly finished the squid in his hand and turned to leave

The squid is quite large, and even two bamboo skewers seem a bit inadequate to hold it. The slightly golden squid tentacles, paired with the snow-white body of the fish, are sprinkled with a layer of specially made spicy sauce, making it impossible to resist salivating at just a glance

The issue of money has been temporarily resolved through diagrams and books, but this is not a long-term solution. With frequent occurrences, it is easy to make mistakes. In 2000, 2000 yuan was still a considerable amount; at that time, a one-hundred-yuan bill featuring Chairman Mao was still circulating alongside three others. The four of them could manage a meal with less than one bill, and twenty bills could last them quite a while.

It was not yet five o'clock in the evening when my mother returned home with the groceries. Seeing Wang Zheng quietly staying at home without going out to cause trouble, she felt quite satisfied and rewarded him with a cucumber

After exiting the community gate, I looked around for a while before deciding to stroll through the nearby snack street. I am not sure when this snack street was built, but it is bustling with people coming and going. When I was in elementary school, I would obediently return home to do my homework after school, yet I walked back and forth across the street for 5 years without ever noticing it.

The invasion was successful in a relaxed and enjoyable manner. Wang Zheng did not rush to withdraw the money; instead, he leisurely checked his balance. He still had a certain bottom line; if the amount was too small, he would switch to another account. This could be considered a form of robbing the rich to help the poor, even though the "poor" in this case was Wang Zheng himself.

Cancel this transaction record! Wang Zheng pinched the corner of the cash he had spat out, gently set it aside, and thought to himself: Let the owner go argue with the bank; buddy, I've even erased your backend records, let's see if you can get any compensation!

Hey! This is quite interesting! Wang Zheng looked at the stall owner with great interest. He was a very young man, wearing a short cloth shirt with striped patterns, and had a matching cord tied on his head, presenting himself as if he had just returned from learning a craft

Alright! Understood! Cheng Ye still needs that little bit of money, tomorrow I'll let you choose the place at will" and without waiting for a response, he arrogantly hung up the phone

"Hey! Didn't we agree? We're going to watch the basketball game!" The phone was extremely noisy, with various shouts of "Go, go!" coming through in waves. "Forget it, since I can't find you, I'll go by myself. By the way, your mom called this morning and asked if I was with you last night. You idiot, are you using me as a cover again? Anyway, I managed to smooth it over! Don't let anything slip!" The various shouts of "Go, go!" continued to come through in waves. "Forget it, since I can't find you, I'll go by myself. By the way, your mom called this morning and asked if I was with you last night. You idiot, are you using me as a cover again? Anyway, I managed to smooth it over! Don't let anything slip!"

The host, with a serious expression, said: "In the middle of the night, an ATM is spitting out hundred-yuan bills by itself; this is a good thing. However, such a good thing has scared Mr. Ni!" The scene then shifted to a round-faced, bald middle-aged man, who, looking apprehensive, recounted: "Around 5 PM, I went to the self-service bank to deposit money. At that time, a woman in front of me had just completed her transaction and left. I approached to insert my bank card, but found that the card wouldn't go in; instead, the withdrawal screen was displayed! I thought it was strange, and when I pressed it, money came out. I pressed it again, and money came out again. After pressing it 6 times in total, I didn't dare to press it anymore..."

Watching him roast swiftly and skillfully, he applied various seasonings with the ease of scattering flowers by a celestial maiden. I couldn't help but be tempted to spend money and buy two whole ones

Spending the entire day online, skipping elective courses, and selectively avoiding required classes while living the university life. When the holidays finally arrive, one can't help but stick to the computer, even eating in front of it, casually grabbing a few bites.

I took a stroll around the neighborhood, and as I went upstairs, before I even entered the house, I heard the phone ringing incessantly inside. I quickly opened the door, rushed in, and ran a couple of steps to answer the phone. Before I could say anything, I heard a voice from the other end saying: "Wang Zheng! Where have you been? I've been looking for you all day!"

After the family gathered for dinner in a warm atmosphere, Dad suddenly called Wang and Tu Shuzheng with a smile and said, "Son, I have a great gift for you!" Saying this, he took out a small paper bag from behind and pulled out a tiny box.

At this moment, the scene shifts back to the host, who continues: "Mr. Ni said that he was anxious at the time. He tried to check his balance and found that after withdrawing cash, there was still 18,500 yuan on the card. He hurriedly took the card back. At that time, the bank had already closed, and he anxiously wandered at the bank's entrance..."

The giant squid is grilled at my command, and the deep blue sea monster invites you to dine! — A journey to Japan to learn the authentic flavors of Hokkaido.

Upon opening it, hey! It was indeed a mobile phone! Wang Zheng held it in his hand, reminiscing as he explored it. This was his first phone, the Motorola V680, which was quite avant-garde at the time

Return to the previous withdrawal interface" Wang Zheng calmly issued the command to the intelligent brain

Wang Zheng did not hear who it was at all, and ambiguously replied: "Ah? Oh! I had something to do that morning, so I just came in. We haven't closed it yet!"

At this moment, my mother brought out two plates of dishes and placed them on the dining table, setting the tableware without looking up, saying: "Go wash your hands! There’s just one beef stew with potatoes left. We’ll start eating when your dad comes out"

This is truly a timely blessing. Although the concealment of the watch is good, it cannot be used openly, and many functions cannot be utilized. Having this item makes things much more convenient! Actions can be a bit bolder now!

The watch is more than twice the length of the bank card, with more than half of it remaining outside. A stream of data flashed across it, and the ATM screen distorted twice before returning to the withdrawal interface

Each store displays its goods in front of the entrance to attract business. Wang Zheng looked at the array of snacks with great appetite, eating as he walked, his face beaming with joy