He won 900 million in the lottery.

It's not necessary to immediately fulfill everyone's requests in full; responding appropriately (giving only half of what you'd give) can be more effective.

home.

My mom's first words were: "Have you been to your aunt's place yet? It's been so long, you should be polite."

Me: "I went to my mom's house first after I got back."

My mom said, "That's right. Both sides are mothers. They've lost a member, but we've gained one. You can't let them feel disheartened."

I know."

My mom said, "Xiaomai heard you were coming back today and he's coming over tonight. He probably has something to discuss with you in person, so he's too embarrassed to call you."

Me: "Okay, it's been a year since we last saw each other, he's afraid our relationship will become distant."

My mom said, "This child grew up following you around like a shadow. It's a pity. He's uneducated and has been badly corrupted by society."

Me: "Kids these days are getting wilder and wilder. Last year I heard he was working on a project that could earn him 200,000 to 300,000 yuan a month. I called to ask him about it, but he didn't answer, so I didn't press him further."

At home in the evening, at the dinner table.

Shen Shuai Mai.

He should be a descendant of my fifth-generation relative, meaning he is the descendant of my great-great-grandfather's brother.

Since they live in the same village, people with the same surname are more closely related.

Shen Shuai Mai: "Brother Tian, ​​you're finally back."

Me: "I'll only stay one night, I'll leave tomorrow."

Shen Shuai Mai: "So fast?"

Me: "Yeah, I have some things to do tomorrow. What's wrong? Is there something you can't say over the phone, why do you have to say it in person?"

Shen Shuai said apologetically, "It's been a long time since we last met, so I wanted to sit down for a bit."

Me: "Just get to the point. Do you think I don't know what you're like?"

Shen Shuai grinned, "You really know my brother Tian."

Last year, this kid was so eager to make money that he was misled and went astray.

He was running a racing team and also leading a group of kids.

Me: "Did the benchmarking deal fall through?"

Shen Shuai Mai: "That's the thing. I was being held hostage, but luckily I managed to fight my way out with a group of brothers. I also have to thank you for introducing me to a lawyer. He said that because I surrendered myself and reported the crime, I was released after 6 months."

Me: "No wonder no one answered when I called back then."

Shen Shuai Mai: "Brother Tian, ​​I've been staying at home for two months and I have no money. I want to go out and earn money to do legitimate business. My parents will only let me go out if I go with you."

I frowned: "There are no shortcuts in business these days. If you want to make money, you have to work hard."

Shen Shuai Mai: "I'm willing to do manual labor, I just don't want to stay at home."

Me: "Okay, let's eat. I'll think about it tonight."

Shen Shuai Mai: "Okay, Brother Tian."

Kids from my hometown are all like this. People like Shen Shuaimai are just spirited young men when they go to the city. They can't make it in the city unless they take the wrong path.

If you can't make money, and you're a grown man, how can you avoid taking the wrong path?

I don't need people on hand right now, but that doesn't mean I won't in the future.

At least give him a decent income, let him do it for now, and it'll also help temper his temper.

He led his men out from the front of the car, and this guy wasn't one to back down.

Lying in bed, I was processing WeChat messages.

Sun Xiaowei: "Mr. Shen, your physical gold has been fully stored. Will you be picking up the safe in person, or will the key be transferred to your local branch through our bank so you can retrieve it there?"

Me: "Transfer it to our local branch."

Sun Xiaowei: "Okay. Round-trip airfare and hotel have been booked for 10 days, with the flight departing in 21 days."

Liu Haitao: "Tianyi, Zhang Bin's 15 yuan has been received."

Me: "Li Tie's 20 yuan will be deducted from my share."

Liu Chunqiu: "Boss, I'm on holiday today and went back to my hometown. I've brought all my things here, so I'm not going back."

Liu Dabing: "What's up, brother? Got some drinks this afternoon, just woke up." [The village secretary next door]

Me: "Spicy soup tomorrow morning."

Liu Dabing: "Okay."

The matter with my aunt's family needs to be resolved in advance. Giving them a heads-up will make my trip to Beijing at the end of the year go more smoothly.

the next day.

On the way to town, I passed by the neighboring village.

"Secretary Liu, get in the car."

With so many people in the village committee, calling him Da Bin isn't quite appropriate; we should address him by a more respectful title.

"They're here."

The BMW X3 is also a BMW; Da Bin glanced at it before getting into the car.

Da Bin: "I knew you went to Shanghai. You've made a fortune and are returning home in glory."

Me: "I'm coming back to get married, so I'm not going."

Da Bin: "Even a prodigal son can turn back from the dead? That's not like you at all."

Me: "Really, it's already booked."

Da Bin: "That's good news. All of us brothers have started families. Actually, I was worried about you leaving for a distant place."

Me: "No rush, I came here today to trouble you."

Da Bin: "Brother, I'm at your beck and call."

Da Bin and I grew up together in elementary school in our hometown, practically naked together. How should I put it? We became friends through fighting.

Back in elementary school, the school was xenophobic, and everyone clearly distinguished between different villages.

Kids are just kids; they don't have any vested interests involved. It's purely a territorial battle.

Even with this small token of friendship, I personally picked him up in my BMW today and treated him to dinner.

This time, I won't lose face by speaking up.

"Two bowls of meat soup, four fried dough sticks, and two tea eggs."

"Okay, please have a seat."

Da Bin: "Tell me. Let's see which girl can tame this dragon of yours."

Me: "The daughter of Liu Shiping from the east end."

Da Bin frowned and thought for a moment, then his eyes lit up: "Tianyi, you're really something! That's my cousin. We're a bit distant, but her story has been circulating in our family for a long time. She's academically excellent, has high standards, and is a phoenix that flew out of a chicken coop. I heard she rejected a returnee from overseas, and the young talents in the local system wouldn't even let her in the door."

Me: "That family would be much easier to talk to."

I told Da Bin that my aunt was moving to Beijing at the end of the year and that we should keep the family's farmland and old house.

Da Bin: "No problem. Not to mention you coming to me, we're related by surname, Liu. If you ask, I'll take care of things at home, and I'll send the rent over every year."

One mu of land yields 800, and a total of 2 mu yields 1600 per year.

After dinner, I took Da Bin home. I couldn't let him help me for nothing; even the closest brother shouldn't go empty-handed.

Before leaving, I gave Da Bin a gift of tea.

Da Bin: "Tianyi, you've become a dragon now, while I'm still stuck in my hometown. If you ever have a chance, remember to give me a hand."

I laughed and said, "You're a local bigwig now, the village secretary. I even have to ask you for favors. Don't be modest."

Da Bin: "It's been 23 years. There have been several rounds of crackdowns on organized crime. I'm a person in the village, but outside the village I'm nothing. Money is hard to earn now, but it's easy to spend it."

Me: "Since I've already said that, I'll definitely think of my brother if anything happens."

I took wheat home with me.

Wheat Mom: "Tianyi's back?"

Me: "Yes, Auntie."

Wheat's Mom: "If Wheat misbehaves, you can beat him."

Me: "Xiaomai is old enough to understand things now, she's not a little kid anymore. Let's go, Auntie."

How troublesome is it to help someone start from scratch?

Renting a house.

Looking for a job.

I don't expect Xiaomai to stay long-term, but I want him to understand that honest money is hard to earn and jobs are hard to find—and he has to be obedient!