National Tide 1980

It is inevitable to encounter bumps in the road of life, and falls are inevitable.

But I'm just afraid of falling twice in the same place and in different ways.

Such a situation is very damaging to people's self-confidence.

Especially when you think you have done everything you can, you watch your success fail and just miss out on success.

Naturally, it will increase the level of frustration.

For example, Zhang Shihui felt a feeling of almost vomiting blood.

He couldn't accept it at all. The success that he had almost grasped slipped through his fingers at the last moment.

So after he got home that day, he was not in the mood to go to work again.

I hung up the phone and asked for leave. I stayed at home and was bored for a day.

He didn't want to eat anything, and he barely slept a wink all night.

But with a sad face and irresolvable depression, I smoked two packs of cigarettes.

My throat was swollen and my face turned green.

It wasn't until I was flipping pancakes on the bed and suffering until the early hours of the morning that I finally came up with an idea that might save the situation, and then I drifted off to sleep.

But then again, although there are ways, no matter what you do or how you do it, you still have to rely on money.

Therefore, on this night, Zhang Shihui ran to Chongwenmen Hotel early to take over.

While others were packing their things, he called Ning Weimin out to smoke.

The cigarette was handed over and the fire was lit. After hesitating for a long time, he finally plucked up the courage to propose borrowing money from Ning Weimin.

To be honest, the reason why Zhang Shihui is so annoying is because he knows that his relationship with Ning Weimin is still shallow.

They are just colleagues who can talk with each other, but they are far from being able to make money.

But there was nothing he could do about it, as he had already asked all his close acquaintances.

Ning Weimin had been thinking about it for a long time, and finally the only possibility of raising money was his.

After all, his salary had just been paid, so as long as Ning Weimin was willing to lend him a little more, it would be able to give him some additional help.

To put it bluntly, Zhang Shihui's situation has been pushed to the edge.

Unwilling to give up, he especially hoped to gather all available resources and make a last-ditch effort.

Otherwise, the savings will be gone, the face will be lost, and the shortfall of several hundred yuan will have to be filled.

He really didn't know how to explain it to Liu Weijing, and he was even more afraid that his girlfriend would look down on him because of this.

Will people still be willing to entrust their lives to him?

Of course, asking for help is always a shame.

What's more, I also know that this is a bit overwhelming.

So when the word "borrow money" came out of his mouth and Ning Weimin blinked his eyes with a rather surprised look, Zhang Shihui felt guilty.

I don't know why, but the rhetoric I had made up a long time ago and the reasons that I had thought of were so colorful, I actually came out with just a few words.

At this moment, he was so ashamed that he wanted to find a crack in the ground and crawl into it.

My heart was filled with indescribable fatigue, bleakness, and an uncontrollable regret.

Forget it, stop making it up, why embarrass others?

The risks involved are not small this time, so why drag it out again?

Hey, I can't really become a real liar and let my reputation be ruined, right?

At least, there is no need for one more person to hate me or scold me...

But just when he felt sorry for himself and almost wanted to take the initiative to say that this request was a joke.

I never expected that Ning Weimin's response would be so cheerful as to be ridiculous.

He opened his mouth and asked, "How much do you want? Tell me the number."

Zhang Shihui was stunned for a moment.

After a while, when he thought about it, he became a little excited.

"Brother, I...I want to borrow one month's salary from you, what do you think? Is it possible?"

Facing Zhang Shihui's hopeful eyes, Ning Weimin became even more righteous.

"It works. Why not? But a month's salary? That's more than sixty yuan. Is that enough for you? How much do you need? It doesn't matter, just tell me."

"Ah? Then... of course the more the better. How about you... lend me a hundred? No, no, one hundred and fifty, okay? Just one hundred and fifty..."

Zhang Shihui was really overjoyed.

The number he reported was the limit of his desire.

Actually, that's not to say he doesn't need more.

Mainly because I felt ashamed and guilty because I had lost all the money I borrowed from acquaintances twice.

Even if Ning Weimin could give him more, he would not have the courage or the face to bear more favors.

"One hundred and fifty, right? I really have it. Just wait, I'll go to the locker and get it for you."

Ning Weimin didn't waste any more nonsense and decisively turned around and left.

After a while, he actually got the money back.

But what's interesting is that when things came to a close, Zhang Shihui seemed a little panicked when he took the money.

Because he didn't expect things to be so easy.

"I...let me write you an IOU..."

"Need not."

"Then...why don't you ask me what I use it for?"

"Hey, I just want you to use this money for gambling instead of gambling. Are you going to gamble? Isn't it? Just take it and that's it."

But the more Ning Weimin was in such a bad situation and so trusting, the more uncomfortable Zhang Shihui became.

His face flushed quietly in the night.

"Brother, why did you bring so much money to work? Don't you have something important to do? Lend me the money...this...this..."

Why did he say this? He was simply overthinking it and misunderstanding it.

As for Ning Weimin, he just smiled faintly and didn't bother to explain that he didn't lack these few small coins.

Because he understands that since it is a matter of timely assistance.

Of course, let the other party think that the more they have to pay and need to bear, the better.

The more firm and calm his attitude is, the better the effect will be.

This is not cunning, but basic common sense in dealing with people.

The essence is not to show off, but to be respectful as much as possible. Only in this way will good results come from it.

Otherwise, good intentions can also hurt people.

"It's okay, you, don't be polite to me. No matter how impatient I am, I'm not as impatient as you. Let's be clear, seeing you like this, I know something is wrong with you. So don't think too much, just be practical. I won’t rush you.”

After saying that, he put the money into Zhang Shihui's hand.

Zhang Shihui was completely moved, even a little shocked. The warmth in his heart made the corners of his eyes wet.

"I'll pay you back soon. I...I'll pay you back next month if I get it all together! Two months at most. Look at my virtue. I open my mouth to borrow money from others. When have I ever borrowed money from others? ?I'm done, I..."

To be honest, no matter what conditions Ning Weimin puts forward at this time.

With Zhang Shihui's temper, he would agree without even thinking about it.

As long as Ning Weimin can be satisfied, Zhang Shihui can't wait to do some somersaults and spin.

Because no one has ever lent him money so happily.

Except for my parents, except for Liu Weijing.

Only Ning Weimin around him could be so generous to him and give him such trust.

But they have only known each other for a few days...

"Brother, stop it, stop it, it's too serious. Who hasn't been in trouble?"

Ning Weimin, on the other hand, tried his best to comfort him with sympathy and wanted to make the atmosphere more relaxed.

"I'll help you today, and you can help me tomorrow. Although we haven't known each other for a long time, we got along quite well on the night shift. As friends, we'll still be together for a long time in the future, right?"

But this was like a stimulus, which made Zhang Shihui's emotions even more surging.

"Weimin, I...I won't say anything anymore. I...will definitely pay you back the money. If I don't pay you back, am I still a friend?"

"Brother, I am completely convinced by you today. I am completely humbled. If you can be of use to me in the future, be sure to give me a word."

"I, Zhang Shihui, swear here that if I don't put my head in my pocket and risk my life for you, if I hesitate even a little bit, I will be considered a girl's child!"

But Ning Weimin really felt that Zhang Shihui's confession was pitiful.

It reminded him of his past self. When he had no food to eat, giving him a steamed bun would last a lifetime.

So he couldn't bear to listen anymore and quickly interrupted.

"Okay, I believe it. I believe everything you say. Can't we still trust each other?"

"But buddy, you are so funny, why are you swearing? We are all men, there is no need for this."

"I have nothing more to say. I just want to give you a word of advice. No matter how difficult it is, you can get through it. The key is that you have to think as openly as possible and don't put too much pressure and burden on your heart in order to get things done, right?"

"Come on, if nothing happens, I'll leave first."

Zhang Shihui's hand trembled as he held the money, and his breathing became rapid.

Looking at Ning Weimin walking up the steps step by step, he seemed to be drunk.

He was swaying on the sidewalk at the side entrance of the hotel, a little unsteady on his feet.

There was only one thing on his mind, one thing he couldn't get rid of.

That is, if I just got the money, it would be a bit despicable, a bit dark, and a bit sorry for the trust and friendship.

Could it be that he is such a despicable person?

Could it be that he is such a selfish person at heart?

No, he was obsessed with money.

No, he couldn't let the devil in his heart run wild. He was sorry for such a good friend.

Although what he wanted to do was not gambling, it was still risky. He couldn't keep Ning Weimin, who lent him the money, in the dark.

This is like when you are hungry and cold, and a kind person invites you to his home to take care of your food and accommodation.

As a result, you didn’t tell others that you had fleas, lice, and infectious diseases.

Is this ridiculous?

Money is a good thing, and he really needs it, but he can't get it like this.

At this moment, Zhang Shihui finally made an important decision.

This moment became a turning point in his life.

At this moment, many things happened, some important and some unimportant.

But this incident was the only one that affected Zhang Shihui's life, making him feel extremely lucky every time he thought about it in the future.

That is when he stopped Ning Weimin and decided to tell his actual situation.

"Wei Min, Wei Min! Wait...I, I have something else to say..."

With a mute voice, Zhang Shihui shouted at Ning Weimin, whose hand was already on the door handle.

At the same time, he quickly caught up with the steps.