I created an extraordinary era

Chapter 281 The Crossroads of Life

"Shuangji, I haven't been back for so many years. It's really not easy to see you."

Just as Qin Zhi and others drove the G-Class to experience it, Xia Yuan and Liu Shuang started chatting.

"No, I come back almost every Chinese New Year. I even went back to Seoul the past two years."

"I called you at that time, and I remember you said you had returned to your hometown!"

Xia Yuan was stunned and suddenly remembered what happened at that time.

Liu Shuang did call me at that time, but I was unemployed at that time, so I had no intention of going out, so I just found an excuse to deal with it.

After all, I have hardly returned to my hometown since graduation.

It has been almost three years since that incident. If it weren't for his good memory, he probably wouldn't have remembered this little thing.

"Are you still in Deep City now?"

"Yeah, but I should be able to come back in a year or two."

"Why are you back? The salary in Shenzhen should be much higher than in Seoul!"

Liu Shuang works in civil engineering. He went to Shenzhen because a relative of his worked there.

In fact, the main reason is that the salary in the civil engineering industry in Seoul is relatively low.

Because he got married early, he actually has more pressure than anyone else.

When I was in Seoul, my salary was only five or six thousand, which was not a big deal before my child was born.

But after having children, this salary is definitely not enough.

After all, Tang Li’s salary is not that high, and the two of them together only make about 10,000.

It is obviously a bit difficult to buy a house and raise a child in Seoul with 10,000 yuan.

That's why he went to Shenzhen.

"It's a bit high, but only a little over 10,000."

"Besides, it's impossible for me to buy a house and settle down in Shenzhen, so I will have to come back sooner or later."

"I'm currently taking the second-level construction exam. After I pass, I'm going to go back to my hometown."

Having said that, Liu Shuang looked at Tang Li who was playing with the children nearby.

"There's nothing good about big cities. I'm still not used to it after living there for a few years."

"Besides, I can't just leave them and their daughter at home forever."

"It's okay when the children are young, but they are about to go to school, and I want to be with them."

"After I get my second-level construction certificate, I can go back to my hometown and earn around 10,000 yuan."

"This salary is more than enough to live in Xiangcheng!"

Hearing Liu Shuang's words, Xia Yuan sighed silently.

Among all my college classmates, Liu Shuang is actually the one who is most like me.

The conflict we had in our sophomore year was completely a misunderstanding.

After the misunderstanding was resolved, the relationship between the two became better and better.

Because at that time they were the only two people in the class who were the best at playing games, and apart from games, they had almost no other interests or hobbies.

Over time, they even became the two best friends.

After just starting to work, Xia Yuan would almost always go to Liu Shuang to eat and play games during every holiday.

If Tang Li is at home, they will play cards together at home.

It can be said that Liu Shuang also helped Xia Yuan a lot during that period.

It’s a pity that not long after that, he had to go to Shenzhen due to the pressure of life.

After entering society, you will never be able to live the same way as you did in college.

Everyone started to go their separate ways.

At the beginning, many classmates were still in Seoul, but as time went on, more and more people went to all corners of the world.

Liu Shuang is just one of them.

"Come on, I hope you can pass the second-level construction exam soon."

Xia Yuan gave a sincere blessing.

Once upon a time, he envied Liu Shuang very much.

Being able to get married right after graduation means entering a new stage in life.

Although his life was not good, at least he had his own goals.

And what about Xia Yuan himself?

Not only did he have a hard time, he couldn't even find his goal or direction.

He was lost countless times in the middle of the night, wondering where his future lay.
He often wondered if it would be decades later.

Am I still as confused as I am now?
Wait until you are old.

All of my former classmates now have children and grandchildren, but I am still alone.

Before the panel appeared, Xia Yuan could almost foresee that the future would be what he imagined.

Because of this, he had woken up from his dreams countless times.

Whenever he dreamed of such a future, he felt deeply terrified.

"Hopefully!"

Liu Shuang smiled, then changed the subject and jokingly said:
"Brother Yuan is so awesome now. You're probably the best student in our class. When will you take care of the younger brothers?"

The reason why Liu Shuang said this was because Xia Yuan once boasted that when he became rich, he would let Liu Shuang join him.

In fact, Xia Yuan was not entirely joking when he said this.

He really thought about taking the other person with him when he became rich one day.

Liu Shuang can be said to be the most down-to-earth one among all the classmates, and the relationship between the two is also very good.

Moreover, Liu Shuang's salary was very low at that time, so Xia Yuan said that.

But as time went by, Xia Yuan's life became worse and worse, so he naturally stopped mentioning it.

After the other party went to Shenzhen, the matter became unresolved!
"Okay, then why don't you quit your job and come hang out with me?"

When I saw Liu Shuang again, there was no sense of strangeness between us.

So Xia Yuan really wanted to help the other party.

It can be seen that Liu Shuang must be under a lot of pressure in life.

It is completely incomparable with Qin Zhi and others.

Now that I have the ability, it’s time to fulfill the promise I made!

He also didn't want to see his former best classmate still living in such poverty.

Hearing this, Liu Shuang rolled his eyes.

"Forget it, what can I do with you? You are not a civil engineer."

"Besides, I can come back if I just hold on for another year or two."

Liu Shuang was just joking when he mentioned this matter. After all, he now has his own life plan.

For him, all he has to do is follow the steps!
Xia Yuan asked back:
"How do you know I can't help you find a civil engineering job?"

Liu Shuang smiled and shook his head.

"Okay, Brother Yuan, I appreciate your kindness. Now you are finally on the right track."

"Work hard, and if you become your own boss one day, I'll still work with you."

"..."

Isn't he his own boss now?
Building the academy can be said to be my own project.

Whoever he wants to go, is there anyone who can object?

With his current strength, there is nothing he can't do as long as he wants to.

After pondering for a moment, Xia Yuan continued:

"How about this, Shuangji, I have a job that's suitable for you. Let me hear about it first."

"One of them is the college's construction project. I have a few vacancies on hand, and since you happen to be a civil engineer, I can recommend you."

"The construction period of this project is about two and a half years, and the total revenue is about 1.5 million."

Hearing this, Liu Shuang was stunned.

Earn 1.5 million in two and a half years?

If this were said to people outside the industry, some people would believe it, but Liu Shuang has been working in this industry for several years, so naturally he would not believe it.

If civil engineering was really that profitable, would this industry still be like this?

Ordinary workers would be exhausted if they could only earn a few hundred thousand yuan a day! "I know what you are thinking. This project is a key project of Jiuzhou officials, and the salary has increased fivefold."

"Five times, are you kidding me?"

Xia Yuan rolled his eyes. What would you think if you knew that this money was paid by your buddy?
"Yes, five times."

"But to participate in this program you have to sign a confidentiality agreement, and you only get one week of vacation every six months."

Confidentiality agreement?

Liu Shuang was stunned for a moment.

Why does the work of the Construction College involve confidentiality agreements?

"I strongly suspect you are making fun of me."

"Do you think I would say anything careless about this kind of thing?"

"Well, I can't say."

"..."

Xia Yuan's mouth twitched.

Damn it, am I so unreliable?
"Okay, whether what you said is true or not, I'm not a construction worker. I'm just involved in project management."

"You don't think that all those working in civil engineering are construction workers, do you?"

"I usually just keep an eye on the construction progress."

Xia Yuan waved his hand.

"None of this matters, just decide whether you want to go or not!"

Yes, he didn't understand, but did it matter?

It’s just a matter of one sentence.

"..."

Liu Shuang felt speechless. Why did this guy's words sound so unreliable?

"How about this, don't rush to reply to me. Think about it for a few days and give me an answer after Qin Zhi's wedding is over."

"You can also go back and discuss it with Tang Li. After all, the construction period is a bit long."

"As for after the project is completed, you don't have to worry about the follow-up work. Our group also has many projects in Seoul."

"The salary isn't as high as what you earn on this project, but it's at least double what you earn now."

"Don't look at me like that. If you really don't believe me, I can ask them to sign a contract with you directly, and even give you your salary in advance."

"No, are you serious?"

Hearing Xia Yuan's serious tone, Liu Shuang was immediately at a loss!
Xia Yuan replied angrily:

"Nonsense, I know the seriousness of this kind of thing, why would I lie to you?"

"It just so happens that you have this experience, so I can introduce you there. It's just a coincidence!"

"Think about it!"

He patted Liu Shuang on the shoulder and said nothing more.

Liu Shuang certainly couldn't make a decision on this matter in a short time.

As for whether he chooses to follow the established path or believe in himself, Xia Yuan will not interfere in the end.

The reason why Xia Yuan made this excuse was that he didn't want Liu Shuang to think that he was giving alms.

Students can help each other, but if they give money directly, the nature of the relationship changes completely.

Xia Yuan himself didn't want to do that.

Looking at Xia Yuan's back, Liu Shuang had a complicated expression.

This is undoubtedly a pie in the sky.

Being a down-to-earth person, he would never believe that such a thing would happen, but Xia Yuan said it.

He didn't know whether he should trust this old classmate whom he hadn't seen for a long time.

Although they had a very good relationship before, after not seeing each other for several years, who knows if Xia Yuan is still the person he once knew.

In fact, he could no longer see any trace of his former self in Xia Yuan!
So, Liu Shuang didn't know how to make a decision.

Just then, Tang Li came over with her child.

"father!"

Liu Shuang smiled lovingly, squatted down and touched his daughter's cheek.

To be honest, if you can settle down in Seoul, who would want to go back to your hometown?
After all, the educational environment in Seoul is undoubtedly better. If my daughter grows up in Seoul, she will definitely have a better future.

He didn't want his daughter to go through the same suffering he had gone through.

But in the past he had no skills and could only choose to return to his hometown.

"what happened to you?"

Noticing the look on her husband's face, Tang Li asked doubtfully:

"Are you feeling unbalanced because you saw your former classmates suddenly become successful?"

"It's okay. We don't need to envy others. Our life is pretty good now."

She comforted her husband softly.

At the beginning, she married Liu Shuang when he had nothing.

The two of them have come this far and experienced so much together, so naturally their feelings are extremely deep.

If she had said something because Liu Shuang had no money, things wouldn't have come to this.

Hearing his wife's comfort, Liu Shuang smiled bitterly and shook his head.

"No, I know my own limitations, and I'm already content with you!"

"It's just that Xia Yuan just said something to me."

Then he repeated to Tang Li what Xia Yuan had just said.

"What? You can earn 1.5 million in two and a half years?"

"I'm telling you, you can't believe this kind of thing. It's very likely they're trying to trick you into joining a pyramid scheme!"

"Did he ask you to pay first?"

The two have very similar personalities and are both very conservative.

She would never believe in anything that came out of nowhere, and she was afraid that her husband would be cheated because of his relationship with his classmates.

After all, those who engage in pyramid schemes specialize in defrauding people they know.

"No, he even said he could pay me the balance first."

After hearing this, Tang Li was also stunned!

Should I settle the 1.5 million salary first?

Where have you heard of this?
"Maybe because it's an official project, they can pay first, but I'm not sure if that's true."

Liu Shuang expressed his guess uncertainly.

After reacting, Tang Li still said worriedly:
"Even if it's true, would it be dangerous?"

"After all, it's five times the salary, and I have to sign a confidentiality agreement. It might be a very dangerous job."

"Or I think you should just forget it. After you pass the second-level construction exam, you can find a stable job back home. There's no need to take this risk."

What Xia Yuan said was so good that they couldn't believe it at all.

Compared to Liu Shuang, Tang Li obviously considered more.

"But with this 1.5 million, we can buy a house in Seoul, and our daughter can go to school there in the future."

Liu Shuang looked at his daughter playing nearby, his eyes flickering.

"With such a high salary, it's impossible to be risk-free."

Having said that, he turned and looked at Tang Li.

"If what he said is true, I want to try it. I don't want my daughter to grow up to be like us."

Tang Li opened her mouth and wanted to say something, but in the end she couldn't say it.

As a mother, she also wants to see her daughter live a better life.

But on one side is the husband, on the other side is the daughter
Standing at the crossroads of life, she needs to make a choice.

After a moment, Tang Li gritted her teeth and said:
"After the wedding, we'll go ask Xia Yuan. If it's dangerous, then we won't go. It doesn't matter if we don't make any money."

"I think my daughter would rather see you grow up safely with her!"

The evening breeze blew, raising a cloud of dust.

Their future is just like this dust, full of fog!
(End of this chapter)