He won 900 million in the lottery.

Before I was even fully awake, the neighbors next door started to get lively!

Ten minutes later, "knock knock knock!"

A knocking sounded suddenly.

"Get up!"

Liu Chunqiu squinted as he dressed, then slowly walked over to open the door.

"Hey, Chunqiu, you're dressed so early?"

"What's wrong?"

"Let's go get breakfast! This hotel has breakfast vouchers!" Liu Yiting happily waved the two breakfast vouchers in her hand.

Liu Chunqiu glanced into my room, saw that I was still asleep, and nodded, saying, "Okay."

In the hotel restaurant, a table was laden with steaming hot breakfast dishes.

Liu Yiting lowered her voice and asked, "Chunqiu, did that boss really agree to buy you a phone?"

Liu Chunqiu gave a soft "hmm".

Liu Yiting leaned close to her ear, her tone concerned, "He didn't give you any trouble, did he?"

Liu Chunqiu shook her head with her eyes closed. Liu Yiting thought she was embarrassed to talk about it in detail, so she started to nag again: "You're so naive. If you're really going to buy a phone, you have to choose a reliable one. Don't let anyone fool you."

Liu Chunqiu looked up at her, his eyes shining: "Sister Ting, the boss wants me to go back to school."

Liu Yiting paused for a moment with her chopsticks, then broke into a genuine smile: "Really? That's wonderful!"

Liu Yiting also dropped out of school early due to family reasons and started working, so she lost the opportunity to continue her studies long ago.

For the past month, Liu Chunqiu has been living and eating with Liu Yiting. Although they live a simple life, rely on friends for entertainment, and often share meals, sometimes only eating two meals a day when they are busy, Liu Yiting has always protected her.

When she was really short of money, Liu Yiting would work part-time as a waitress at a small KTV, earning 100 yuan an hour and three or four hundred yuan a night. She would take a couple of days off after earning the money. She was used to this kind of life. But Liu Chunqiu, watching her, couldn't imagine that he would spend his future like this.

"Sister Ting, I'm going back to my hometown to go to school tomorrow."

"Yes, you're a good student, unlike me. You're destined for greatness." Liu Yiting patted her head. "No need to thank me, we're like family."

"Sister Ting, I've never blamed you," Liu Chunqiu said softly.

Liu Chunqiu's phone really needed replacing. The screen was cracked in several places, and the design was outdated. At school, some classmates would tease her about her phone being "out of touch with the times." When she was out and about, people would always ask her why she didn't get a new one, which made her feel very uncomfortable.

Previously, Liu Yiting introduced her to a hairdresser apprentice. The boy was a nice guy. Knowing that she wanted a new phone, he said he would ask his family for some money when he got his salary next month, and they would make up 3000 yuan to buy it for her. The two of them gradually became friends.

A few days ago, the two wanted to check out the famous SW bar in the city, but they didn't have much money. So Liu Yiting asked a friend for help, saying that the bar sometimes needed someone to help pass things or keep an eye on things, so they could go in and have a taste, and even get some free drinks.

Last night, I ran into Liu Haitao and me at the bar. Seeing how generous I was and noticing that Liu Chunqiu really wanted a new phone, Liu Yiting finally mustered up the courage to tell me about it. To my surprise, I not only didn't make things difficult for them, but also offered to help.

After breakfast, when Liu Chunqiu returned to my room, the hotel had just delivered the dry-cleaned clothes.

"Boss, you're awake? I brought you a tea egg." She placed the egg on the table, her voice soft and gentle.

"Okay, thanks."

I took my clothes to take a shower, rinsed off quickly, and felt much refreshed.

When I came out, Liu Chunqiu was standing at the door, holding a clean towel: "Boss, would you like to dry your hair?"

I waved my hand: "No need, get ready, come on, I'll take you to buy a phone!"

I should probably get a new phone too!

Last night I spent a total of 4600 yuan at the bar. I still have a lot of the 5000 yuan I recharged. When I was scanning the QR code to pay a tip to the staff member on duty, I noticed that she was using an iPhone 15. I couldn't help but think to myself, my Huawei phone, which cost more than 4000 yuan, really needs to be upgraded.

"Knock knock knock! Boss, let's go!" Liu Haitao's voice came from outside the door.

After we went out, I said to Liu Haitao, "Take me to buy a cell phone later."

"What a coincidence! I know a classmate who owns a mobile phone shop. I'll go and support him. He's reliable!" Liu Haitao said, patting his chest.

He has been developing his career in his hometown and maintains good relationships with his old classmates.

It only took a few minutes to drive there, and the store had a sign that read "Xingxing Digital" hanging at the entrance.

"Oh, Taozi, what an honor to have you here! I'm so sorry I didn't greet you sooner!" Shop owner Zhang Xingxing greeted him with a smile.

Liu Haitao pointed at me: "Xingxing, look who this is? Do you recognize him?"

The middle school we attended had tens of thousands of students, with 25 classes per grade and 88 students per class. Classes were constantly being rotated from the first year of junior high to the third year of senior high, but thanks to our interactions on the basketball court and various school activities, most of us knew each other.

Zhang Xingxing stared at me for a few seconds, then frowned and thought, "You look familiar, are we from the same school?"

"Absolutely! We've been brothers for over ten years!" Liu Haitao said proudly.

Zhang Xingxing suddenly slapped her thigh: "I remember now! You're the one in the student council who checks discipline! Back then, my classmates and I sneaked out to go online, and our names were written down. It was only because Taozi asked you to put in a good word for us that we weren't reported. I saw you on duty at the school gate!"

"Of course! I was able to be so carefree at school, and half of that is thanks to him!" Liu Haitao said with a smile.

Zhang Xingxing enthusiastically greeted them, "Tonight is my turn to arrange things! Let's eat and drink first, then relax!"

I waved my hand: "I'm fine with eating, but I won't go to the bar, my head still hurts a bit."

"I just went there last night. It was quite lively, but too noisy. My heart couldn't take it!" Liu Haitao chimed in.

"Come in and sit down. It's been so long, we should have a good chat!"

"Let's talk another day. I'm here to support you today. This Mr. Shen wants to get a new phone for this young lady." Liu Haitao pointed to Liu Chunqiu and Liu Yiting behind me.

Zhang Xingxing immediately laughed and said, "Sure, sure! What brand do you want? Pick whatever you like!"

I pulled Liu Chunqiu to the counter: "Point out which one you like."

After looking around, Liu Chunqiu finally chose a model priced at 4500 yuan.

"Get her the top-of-the-line version, and also get me a 15 Pro," I said directly.

"Alright! You all sit and wait a moment, I'll have the warehouse deliver it right away!" Zhang Xingxing gave the order quickly.

This shop is small, only a dozen square meters. It mainly buys and sells used mobile phones, and also deals in brand new ones. The total value of the goods inside and out is estimated to be two or three hundred thousand yuan. It is really not easy to run such a small shop so successfully.

"Xingxing, how long have you been doing this?" I asked casually.

"I started doing this right after graduation. At first, I was doing it all by myself, and I've gradually built it up to where I am now," Zhang Xingxing said with a smile.

Indeed, no matter what business you're in, persistence will always pay off.

In less than ten minutes, two brand-new, unopened phones were delivered.

"How much?" Liu Haitao asked.

"The normal price is 18960, but given our relationship, I'll just charge you 18,000!" Zhang Xingxing said while unpacking. "Don't worry, they're all brand new and unopened. Give me your old phone, and I'll change the SIM card for you. By the way, from now on, come directly to me for phone repairs; I won't charge you guys!"

"You can't do business for nothing; you have to calculate it the way you should," I said.

Zhang Xingxing waved his hand: "Making money from selling phones is enough. Why would I argue with my brothers about repairing phones?"

That's a very frank statement. He's good at both interpersonal relationships and business; no wonder he's been able to build a successful business.

"Okay, thanks then. I'll contact you tonight!"

"Okay, bosses, wait for my call!"