Rebirth 08: A Happy Life Begins in Elementary School

Li Zhao didn't actually care that much about the 3.

But parents will care a lot.

It was this concern from his parents that was what Li Zhao cared about.

At the bargaining scene, you who control the finances stand on the sidelines, while I, as the son and elementary school student, give it my all.

In the end, Li Zhao saved 3 yuan from the lowest possible price, and with the 4 yuan subsidy he was able to apply for, he saved his family a lot of money.

Mom and Dad, can you two do it?

If you can't do that, then giving me more disposable cash isn't too much to ask, is it?

Since the parents' decision to purchase the storefront carries significant weight, Li Zhao naturally intends to continue leveraging the remarkable effect of this matter.

With the money settled, it's finally time to discuss things in detail.

Li Zhao withdrew from this part. It would be better for him to step in again. When it comes to scrutinizing details, Li Changlin and Zhou Xiaoyun are better at it than he is.

Judging from the stack of documents the old man prepared, he was also someone who was good at scrutinizing details.

Li Zhao could only take a walk in the small park while waiting for the adults to finalize the various follow-up matters.

At the end of March, the air was still humid and the temperature was quite cool.

After starting work in my previous life, a group of people would get together and do nothing but complain about their boss, gossip, and reminisce about the past.

The topic that will definitely come up is talking about the weather.

The most classic one is, "The weather this year is so strange, it's never been this hot before."

Every time, Li Zhao wanted to ask, "Really?"

Is global warming really so severe that it can be clearly felt in terms of perceived temperature within just over a decade?

Every year has the strangest weather, and May, June, July, and August are the hottest months on record.

Every year, you can hear people saying that southern cities have lost their spring and autumn, it's either summer or winter.

Li Zhao used to think that it was actually caused by changes in lifestyle.

For example, in his previous life, he often heard Zhou Xiaoyun say that she used to live in an old house without air conditioning and still had it in the summer, so why couldn't she live without air conditioning now?

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Before air conditioning, Li Zhao would sit on the floor with ice blocks frozen from large Coke bottles, using a fan to cool down.

At night, I need three fans to work from all directions to sleep, lying on the tile floor, and I hardly need a blanket.

Li Zhao believes that twenty years from now, if you're willing to do this, you can get through the summer without air conditioning.

Why endure this when there's air conditioning?

Therefore, Li Zhao does not believe that the weather was more pleasant in the past than it is now. The so-called heat tolerance was just a result of helplessness and a slower pace of life.

Even though the temperature recorded by the weather bureau has indeed been rising, he doesn't think that such a small difference can be clearly felt by everyone.

However, standing in the small park today, his thoughts wavered.

Just as the sky in 08 is expected to be bluer than it will be twenty years later, right now, at the end of March, the breeze brushing past my ears feels a bit cooler.

The sun was shining brightly, so he deliberately left the shade to feel the warmth of the sun.

It's a comforting burning sensation.

It's the same as charging a battery.

Perhaps these are also caused by psychological factors?

It's not important, Li Zhao. It's not important.

Many things don't necessarily need a reason or a truth.

Science is a method, and objective facts are merely a result; neither can replace feeling.

At this moment, the wind is blowing in my ears, invisible moisture condenses in the air, I can feel the humidity in my nose, the sun is in close contact with my skin, cool breeze and warm sun coexist, my mind is at peace, and my thoughts are wandering.

The unreal feeling of being reborn, the weight of memories from my past life, and the peace I feel standing here now all overlap.

Li Zhao: Experience the present moment, live in the present.

Everything here was once familiar, yet now carries entirely new possibilities.

This is a brand new 2008.

Life doesn't offer many opportunities to look back, nor does it offer many things that should or shouldn't be done.

Live in the moment, happiness +2, total 27

"Son, what are you daydreaming about? It's time to go home."

The adults finished their conversation, smiling, but not entirely relaxed.

This is a good sign, indicating that what was discussed was very substantial.

If everyone has this expression on their face after a work meeting, it means the meeting was a great success.

The old man and Li Zhao's parents both got the results they wanted: the price was confirmed, all the necessary documents were verified, and all the follow-up procedures were finalized.

However, the old man eventually sold it for a price lower than his bottom line, and Li Changlin and Zhou Xiaoyun were about to face more specific and complicated matters.

I'm happy about the fulfillment to come, but also tired of it all in advance.

Human emotions are always so complex.

The matter of the storefront is temporarily settled. The pedestrian street renovation won't be finished until next year, and the official opening won't be for another year and a half. Let my parents handle the related matters.

Li Zhao retired after achieving his goal.

Before leaving, the old man made a point of whispering something to Li Zhao:

"Thank you, little friend, for helping me bargain with your parents."

Li Zhao's smile was warm and innocent.

See, as long as you accurately grasp the information gap, people will suffer losses but still thank you.

Back home, Li Changlin and Zhou Xiaoyun immediately immersed themselves in discussing the subsequent operations. They were too lazy to even cook dinner, so they packed up fast food and ate while chatting.

Throughout the process, Li Zhao focused on eating dry rice without saying a word.

They hadn't even realized the obvious question of "where did the design blueprints come from," and their discussion was essentially purely emotional.

He could understand this excitement and enthusiasm; after all, once they realized the pedestrian street was still under renovation in a couple of days, it would naturally cool down.

Monday, March 31st, is auspicious for borrowing money, checking stocks, and borrowing a computer from Huang Keyun.

Li Zhao was very curious about how much money He Shuyao would actually contribute, and at the same time, he was considering another interesting question—whether or not to borrow from Chen Nian.

Chen Nian's family is wealthy, and his parents are very lenient with him, so this kid must have a secret stash of money.

He certainly wasn't looking to further increase his capital—for the current stage, the 18,000 he had was enough.

Instead, it gave Chen Nian the opportunity to become rich overnight through a small fortune.

Let's talk about it after school.

However, from greeting each other during morning reading to asking questions during breaks, He Shuyao behaved no differently than usual, even making Li Zhao wonder if she had forgotten about the secret deal that happened at noon today.

As soon as Li Zhao returned to the classroom after lunch, he was confronted by a nervous He Shuyao.

The two left the classroom one after the other, saying they were going to the restroom. Chen Nian yawned and read his extracurricular book, while his gossip radar became less sensitive due to midday drowsiness.

This time, He Shuyao didn't even dare to chat in the tree pit area. Instead, she took the initiative to pull Li Zhao into the shed where the teachers parked their motorcycles and bicycles.

"Actually, I think it might be more noticeable here," Li Zhao said.

"Huh? Why?"

"A teacher will be available to pick up a car here at any time."

"Then...where are we going?"

Li Zhao laughed, "It's still by the tree pond. We're not doing anything weird. You didn't just give me a red envelope, did you?"

He Shuyao was petrified on the spot.

Then, with lightning speed, he pulled a large red envelope from his small handbag and slapped it into Li Zhao's hand.

It made a crisp sound, and it was quite heavy.

No, wait, this weight, this solid feel...

"How much money did you put in there?"

"Not much, six thousand."

Li Zhao was petrified on the spot.