I have few friends, but many childhood sweethearts.

Chapter 212 The Tail of 212.2009

At Licheng Middle School, students chatted and laughed as they walked out of the campus, discussing where they would go for winter vacation. Naturally, their six-person team was also among the people walking.

Lin Wanning was exceptionally happy. Worried that the certificate would be crushed by other things in her schoolbag, she rolled it up carefully and held it in her hand, constantly dodging the shadow obstacles with her feet.

When they reached the school gate, Xu Qingfan called back the girl who was skipping and hopping ahead of him: "Wan Ning, come back here for a second."

"Here you are~ Brother Qingfan, what's up?" Lin Wanning returned excitedly.

"Let's take a picture. Come over here and stand properly." He reached out and pulled Lin Wanning to Zhang Yiyi's side, then stepped forward and walked in front of the five of them.

"Yeah, yeah!" She grinned and grabbed her best friend Zhang Yiyi's wrist, flashing a peace sign that exuded youthful charm.

Xu Qingfan turned on his phone's camera, and six people's headshots quickly appeared on the screen. Because he was holding the camera, his face appeared the largest.

"Xia Xiaoxiao, give him a smile, and Ruan Wen will tickle his armpits."

"Hehe, got it!"

"You brat, what do you want to do?"

"Little one, you're asking for it!"

Everyone in the photo is smiling broadly. Xu Qingfan presses the volume button to take a picture, capturing a peaceful moment in the lives of the six of them as they grow up.

After taking several photos from different angles, he finally lowered his raised hand and said, "Okay, time to eat."

"Brother Fan, please post this to the group quickly."

After Xu Qingfan uploaded all the photos, five more people suddenly appeared on the sidewalk, all looking down at their phones.

"Brother Qingfan, your face is so big!"

"Goose, goose, goose~ It looks even bigger than Warm Sheep's." Xiao Ruanwen's crossover metaphor instantly made the other four girls burst into laughter.

Xu Qingfan raised his hand and smacked each person on the head, glaring at them and saying, "Let's see who's still laughing. If they laugh again, she'll hold up her phone next time we take a picture!"

"Ugh~" The girls covered their mouths and struggled to suppress their laughter. When they couldn't hold it in any longer, they turned away so that Xu Qingfan wouldn't see them.

“Caught! Xia Xiaoxiao is still laughing. Next time you take a picture, Xia Xiaoxiao should stand in front.”

"I didn't!" The girl's laughter stopped, and she stood with her hands on her hips, protesting, "I was just thinking about some happy things!"

"I won't listen to this nonsense." Xu Qingfan turned and left, and the other four, seeing that no one was going to get involved, followed with grins.

"You stinky Xu Qingfan, stop right there!" Xia Xiaoxiao stood there for a few seconds, slightly annoyed, before jogging to catch up with the group who had already walked five or six meters away.

"I laughed at Fan Ge first, next time I'll stand in front for photos," Xiao Ruanwen said to everyone after Xia Xiaoxiao rejoined the group.

"Then I'll take it. I was the one who said Qingfan-gege had a big face first. I'm sorry, Qingfan-gege," Lin Wanning said.

“I’ll take it. I’ve never taken it before when taking photos,” Wu Lingyu replied.

Without saying a word, Zhang Yiyi jogged a few steps to the front of the group, took out her phone, and took a picture when all six people appeared on the screen.

"Alright, alright, you're all acting like Kong Rong sharing pears. Next time I'll take them and take some beautiful pictures of you all." Xu Qingfan really couldn't understand the girls' thought process. Just a moment ago they were avoiding each other like the plague, but now they're all being so modest.

"Hmph~ No need, I'll take it, I'll take it specifically to take ugly photos of you!" Xia Xiaoxiao's eyes sparkled as she glared at him sideways.

"Damn it, Xia Xiaoxiao, have some decency!"

"Hahaha!"

The group soon consisted of five girls walking together in front, with him following behind like a professional protector. While they were chatting and laughing, Xu Qingfan suddenly remembered something—a mobile phone derivative product that had been incredibly popular in his previous life—the selfie stick.

It looks like a simple stick, but the national market is worth tens or even hundreds of billions of yuan every year.

Selling selfie sticks was obviously a last resort. Xu Qingfan's idea was to spend some time finding someone to make one and then apply for a patent first.

The rapid expansion of Haowei Takeaway has been sustained by continuous financial support from duck neck shops and milk tea shops, but future investments, e-commerce, and short videos all require funds, making it urgent to find a new way to make money.

Xu Qingfan felt that if he found an opportunity to license his patents to major mobile phone manufacturers, he could easily make a few small profits every year.

As for making money from Bitcoin, that's something for 13 or 14 years from now, so there's no point in thinking about it now.

[I'll find some time to talk to Aunt Zhang; it's been a long time since I gave her a massage.] He pondered to himself, his pace unconsciously slowing down.

"Brother Qingfan, why are you falling further and further away!" Lin Wanning would look back at Xu Qingfan every now and then, and when he saw that he was getting further and further away from him, he would shout loudly to remind him.

"Oh, here it comes!"

Xu Qingfan ran forward, and the girls turned around and waited for him in the same spot.

"Hehe~ Brother Fan, you're not planning to sneak away without treating us, are you? I can treat you."

"You're so talkative. I'll treat you to a big meal. Let's go." He patted Xiao Ruanwen on the head and squeezed into the middle of the line.

Just a few months later, his height has returned to the "凸" shape, although the double-layered insoles have played a significant role in this.

"Winter break has officially begun! Cheers, everyone!"

"cheers!!!"

The six people raised their glasses of plum juice above their heads and said in unison.

The official arrival of winter vacation also means that the unforgettable year of 2009 has come to a complete end.

09 was just as exciting as 08.

"iPartment" premiered that year, while "Meteor Shower" and "Chinese Paladin 3" became the two most discussed TV series among middle school students.

The love story of Jing Tian and Xue Jian has moved countless people to tears. Couples often call their other half "pighead," and the phrase "What you see when you look up is not clouds, but the sky" has become a personal motto for many.

Equally popular was, of course, "First, I'm not arrogant, I'm angry."

The most popular post of the year was "Jia Junpeng, your mom is calling you home for dinner." Parking space grabbing and QQ Farm were the pastimes for countless people.

Nokia's N97 became the last highlight of the Symbian system, while Meizu M8 was the first domestically produced smartphone.

In the world of sports, there is also the incredible record-breaking feat of Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, and Barcelona's six-time champion status.

Girls' Generation's catchy hit "Gee" and Murong Xiaoxiao's "Love Transaction" became the most frequently played songs on the streets.

Xu Song's new album "Customized" was released that year, ushering in a new era.

Zeng Yike's "Leo" became a hit amidst controversy during the Super Girl competition.

That year, Chang'e-1 successfully explored the moon, the Kunlun Research Station was completed, and the Harmony high-speed train was fully launched.

And most importantly, the 60th anniversary celebration of the founding of our motherland!

Time flies by in the blink of an eye.

Let's preserve a piece of our memory, sealing it away in this unforgettable year of 2009.
(End of this chapter)