He won 900 million in the lottery.

Minimizing losses is the key to success; trying to recoup your investment will only lead to further losses.

Early on the fourth day

office.

I had just sat down to drink tea when Qiuya came over with her mother.

Qiuya has also started dressing up this time, and the mother and daughter look quite lovely together!

The person hadn't even sat down yet.

Qiuya excitedly grabbed my hand: "Boss! You're amazing!"

"cough!"

I coughed, and under the strange look in Qiuya's mother's eyes, Qiuya sat back down.

Qiuya's mother: "Mr. Shen, thank you so much for your help. The other party transferred the payment yesterday afternoon. It's 400 million yuan in total. Adding to the 85 yuan we transferred before, we're not losing anything anymore."

Why is it said to be 400 million?

Because 530 million is the warning line, the number is too sensitive, and there is no such thing as a sure thing in business.

There's still a profit of 485 million; consider the losses as lessons learned.

[Some people might be dissatisfied with this, and frankly, when a gambler tries to recoup his losses, he is destined to lose everything.]

Me: "As long as we can recover the losses, I'll have lived up to my expectations!"

Qiuya's mother: "Mr. Shen, I heard Qiuya say she wants to work at your company, she doesn't even need a salary!"

Me: "Sigh, salaries still need to be paid, and not only that, Qiuya will get a promotion and a raise. The project is just starting out, and I need a capable assistant to help me manage the company."

This sentence immediately elevated Qiuya to a core level, making her feel very happy.

Qiuya's mother handed over a handbag: "Mr. Shen, this is a small token of my appreciation. I hope you will accept it. I will be entrusting Qiuya to you from now on."

This is a double entendre!

I quickly refused. If I accepted the money, all the effort I put into Qiuya would have been for nothing!

Qiuya, standing beside me, placed the bag in my hands and said, "Mr. Shen, this is truly our way of thanking you. My mother was planning to invite you to our home tonight. We originally intended to eat out, but that would have been too disrespectful! We hope you will come tonight!"

I didn't try to pass the buck; that would be beneath my dignity as a boss!

Since we're having dinner at her house tonight, we can just bring it over then.

The mother and daughter, afraid I'd change my mind, left the money bag and left. Before leaving, Qiuya added, "Boss, you must come tonight!"

The two had just left when they ran into Haitao outside.

Haitao came in with an inquiring look in his eyes.

Me: "She's the manager I just hired; the company's management will depend on her from now on."

Haitao: "What's your background?"

Me: "He was poached from another company with a high salary; he's highly professional."

Haitao doesn't care; as long as he's not in charge, he's fine with whoever comes over.

Me: "What brings you here today?"

Haitao looked at me strangely: "I've been coming here every day lately, playing mahjong with friends, but you've been missing for three days."

Me: "Any other plans today?"

Haitao: "Yes, we play Texas Hold'em, wanna join?"

Me: "Let's play a couple of rounds, I haven't played in a long time."

Haitao exclaimed excitedly, "That's great! Let me win some money from you. I've been on a winning streak these past two days!"

Me: "Brother, things are about to turn around. Be careful, or you might suffer a backlash from fate today!"

After a while, four people arrived. They weren't exactly acquaintances, but everyone knew each other.

Haitao: "Everyone is in luck today, as we get to meet Boss Shen. Let's all have a good time together."

"it is good."

"It's been a long time since I played cards with Tianyi."

Humans live in circles within a society.

If you observe carefully, you will find that you have circles with different attributes.

I like playing cards.

I enjoy surfing the internet.

I enjoy foot massages.

There are also those who like to brainstorm ways to make money together.

To be honest, I've never won at cards.

Today's prediction of Haitao's turn for the better didn't come true; instead, I lost 2000 yuan...

Playing cards is so addictive, you can play from morning till night.

Who won today?

"Whoever wins treats!"

Sometimes, winning at the poker table isn't a real win. In our circle, playing cards is just a pastime, not a means of making a living through gambling.

If you're one of five people and you won 2000 yuan today, sorry, you're definitely going to lose money today!

Let's have a meal and sing karaoke!

It's common for people to lose several thousand yuan!

Me: "You guys go ahead, I have plans tonight, let's do it another day."

Haitao: "Then Mr. Shen, the 2000 yuan you lost has been donated to the people!"

Me: "Excuse me for today. I'll treat you to a private meal in a couple of days."

"Then you guys should remember this."

I really do remember.

When you say "please," you must mean it.

This circle is full of second-generation rich kids who pay great attention to details, especially what they say casually.

The more unrestrained a person's mouth is, the more people will keep their distance.

What is a "second-generation rich kid"? It means someone who isn't extremely wealthy, but won't starve even if they don't work.

He's not on the same level as the eldest brother Zhang Luode and the second brother Zhao Chu.

The eldest and second eldest are the real second-generation rich kids.

7 pm.

Qiuya was worried I wouldn't come, so she sent me her home location via WeChat.

I arrived on time and brought two boxes of gifts with me.

Although it was my thank-you banquet, it was still my basic courtesy to visit and present a gift.

Knock on the door.

Qiuya greeted me wearing a silk nightgown; it was clear she had dressed up carefully. She secretly gave me a sweet kiss upon meeting me.

After going inside.

Qiuya's mother: "Why did President Shen bring things with him?"

Me: "I was just passing by and bought it on a whim."

Qiuya's mother: "Mr. Shen, please have a seat. The last two dishes will be ready soon."

Me: "We don't need much, it's enough."

Because I saw a square table, and a table full of dishes.

Qiuya's mother: "Qiuya, quickly peel some fruit for President Shen."

Qiuya: "Sigh."

Sitting in the living room, I looked around. The walls were covered with photos of the mother and daughter, but none of Qiuya's father's.

It seems to be another single-parent family.

In today's society, marriage happens quickly, and divorce happens even faster. It's not just about money; it's that ethics and morality aren't as important as they used to be.

On the table.

Qiuya's mother opened a bottle of baijiu (Chinese liquor) on her own initiative; she was probably genuinely happy.

"Mr. Shen, let me first raise a glass to you to express my sincere gratitude for your help. Otherwise, I might not have been able to withstand such a blow."

There was no point in refusing anymore. First drink, bottoms up!

"Boss, let me also raise a glass to you. Thank you for taking me in and allowing me to work by your side!"

This one is even more irresistible, so down the second one!

"Mr. Shen, this third toast is from my daughter and me, a joint toast to you, to thank you for saving our family!"

The rules of the Three Kingdoms are such that one more cup won't make a difference! Third cup, bottoms up!

"Come on, Mr. Shen, try my mother's cooking."

"Mmm, it's pretty good."

The liquor was quite strong, and after a few drinks I felt a bit hot, but it was already late September, not the season for air conditioning.

"Boss, if you're hot, take off your jacket."

Qiuya stood up and helped me take off my coat, then hung it on the coat rack by the door.

This mother and daughter are probably from Sichuan; they can handle a lot of spicy food!

And I, unfortunately, prefer it the spicier it is.

Qiuya's Mom: "I never expected President Shen to be able to handle so much spicy food! Come on, President Shen, let's have a bite!"

"Dry!"

This mother and daughter can eat spicy food and drink a lot!

In less than an hour, I had actually downed a pound of liquor!

Three people, one bottle each! That's incredible!

The liquor was strong, and I drank it quickly; I'm already a little tipsy.