National Tide 1980

He saw Zhang Shihui running towards him quickly.

Ning Weimin's body stopped the moment he opened the wooden door of the hotel.

He was surprised by Zhang Shihui's sudden change and turned around.

"what's up?"

As Zhang Shihui walked closer, his head gradually lowered, a little afraid to look at him.

"After much thought, I think I shouldn't hide it from you..."

Ning Weimin was stunned for a moment and understood.

"You mean what the money is used for? Did you gamble?"

Zhang Shihui first shook his head in denial.

"No, I like to play poker, but the winning or losing is not big, just eighty cents."

"Soon, all the people I played with were my buddies again. No one really wanted to win money. Whoever won was just treated to a drink."

"Especially after I got a girlfriend, I also wanted to save money, and I had less and less fun..."

Then he sighed and told the truth.

"Actually, I borrowed money from you mainly because my business was losing money and I wanted to make up for it."

"Last month, I have been doing business outside. I originally planned to make some money, buy a color TV, a refrigerator, and a washing machine like others, and then get married decently..."

"I didn't expect it. I missed it a little bit, and I'm going to suffer a lot..."

Ning Weimin stared at him, truly surprised this time, with an expression of complete disbelief.

"You? Are you doing business?"

Zhang Shihui smiled with helplessness and misery.

"Yeah, you didn't expect it, right? To be honest, before the National Day, I didn't even think that I would have such an idea..."

"Then...how much did you lose?"

"It's about four hundred and fifty in total. Not counting you, I still owe more than three hundred yuan. In fact, the money I have left is enough to repay the debt. But if that's the case, it would be equivalent to me losing my savings. , my own tape recorder and the money sent by my parents were thrown in...

I have to say that Zhang Shihui has really been holding back the moon recently.

He really wanted to talk to someone about the bitterness in his stomach.

So once the conversation started, I couldn't hold it back.

There was no need for Ning Weimin to ask questions one by one later, he took the initiative to "pour the beans through the bamboo tube".

One-five-ten, tell me everything you have done recently, how you did it, how you lost money, how you made money, and why you lost money again.

"...Wei Min, I'm really worried. I don't understand. I can make money just by watching other people do it. Why am I so unlucky? Do you think I can accept this? Even the money I get is mine." It was smashed..."

"Hey, there's no other way. I've lost so much in business, so I can only make it back through business. But you have to have capital to do business. The more capital you have, the faster you can turn around. But besides borrowing from you, I have no other way. Already..."

"Brother, I have never said these words to anyone. I don't dare let anyone know the real situation, even my girlfriend. Liu Weijing still thinks I have made money."

"But I just can't lie to you. Really, your situation is definitely interesting to me. So I can't be enough of a friend. If you want to take the money back now, I absolutely understand. I just ask you not to take my business into account." Just expose it."

"Anyway...anyway, this time, it's all my brothers who are sorry for you!"

Zhang Shihui's apologetic tone was absolutely sincere, and Ning Weimin could feel it.

So he didn't feel any shame or anger at being blinded, nor did he care about it.

Instead, focus on more important issues.

"Then what are you going to do? I mean, if I'm still willing to lend you money..."

Zhang Shihui didn't seem to expect it. He was stunned for a moment, and soon said in a tone mixed with excitement and hope.

"I won't hide it from you. I heard someone said that in Huacheng, toad mirrors only cost five or six yuan each, and electronic watches only cost ten yuan each."

"All I want is to find a note and go south by myself. It doesn't matter whether it's a toad mirror or a digital watch. Anyway, if I can get some bargains back, I will be completely transformed after one trip."

"Brother, if you are willing to give me a hand, I will never forget you. When the time comes, I..."

But this time it was different. Before he could finish his wish, Ning Weimin asked a question.

"Then will you pay for it again?"

This sensitive question immediately made Zhang Shihui's face turn red.

Even at night, it's quite conspicuous.

Yes, what should I do if I have to pay for it again?

This possibility cannot be said to be impossible, and the possibility is not small.

It’s a long distance, the place is unfamiliar, and there’s a language barrier. Anything can happen.

Otherwise, why is he being vague? How could he tell Ning Weimin the truth with so much guilt in his heart?

Zhang Shihui's throat seemed to be blocked, and he couldn't say a word for a while.

Fortunately, Ning Weimin noticed his embarrassment in time and quickly explained.

"Don't think too much. I don't doubt your ability, nor do I mean to squeeze you."

"Actually, I just want to clarify one thing. Do you really want to do business? Is making money so important to you? Isn't it good to stay at home? Who doesn't live like this?"

"For example, if I don't lend you money, will you still go to the south? If I lend you money, but you fail again? Will you be discouraged, or will you continue to try other businesses?"

Zhang Shihui blinked and pondered for a long time before he thought he understood.

"Brother, I know you have good intentions. You want to persuade me to step back from the brink and live a normal life. You are afraid that I will fall into the eyes of money. But I'm afraid I have to disappoint you."

"Because I am not willing to live a life of scrimping and saving money all my life. I am even more unwilling to let Liu Weijing endure hardships with me and envy other people's generosity. As for making money, there is no such industry. It’s more convenient and faster than doing business.”

"I'm not afraid of your jokes. In this month, although I didn't make any money, doing business has become a new starting point and a new destination in my life. Because I have seen it, I have seen it with my own eyes. Some people do make money. I made money and lived a good life.”

"I admit, it was too tempting for me, and this kind of life was too enjoyable. Not only was it material comfort, but it also gave a man face. But if you expect to work and earn wages, you will never be able to achieve it."

"I really can't live like I did in the past, just looking at my own feet. So even if I hit the wall, I won't give up. Everything is difficult at the beginning, and failure is the mother of success. As long as you learn from it, you will grow. Zhi, I believe that sooner or later I will make money like others."

"Of course, you may not agree with what I said, and maybe you will think that I am philistine and vulgar. Then I can only say that you are still young. You have no girlfriend and no place to use money. In a few years, you will You must know the importance of money.”

When Zhang Shihui said these words, he carefully considered his words and his attitude was very sincere.

He was afraid of making Ning Weimin unhappy, and even more afraid that Ning Weimin would misunderstand that he was ungrateful.

But in the end, he never expected that Ning Weimin would laugh because of his words.

And judging by his expression and tone of voice, he was really happy.

"Brother, I think you look like a person with good fortune, and I think you will definitely get what you want. I bet that within a year, you will be very wealthy."

Such an answer was certainly unexpected by Zhang Shihui.

He was dumbfounded and suspected that what Ning Weimin said was ironic.

"Weimin, are you okay?"

But Ning Weimin's words immediately calmed his heart and even made him feel overjoyed.

"I'm serious, I don't mean anything else. If you regard money as dirty, you are a foolish and aloof person. If you turn frustration into money, you are the most practical person. Just because of your indomitable spirit, I feel sorry for you You’ll definitely make a fortune.”

"I'm actually worried about your ideal, which is to live a stable life without disaster or disaster. If that's the case, poverty is your destiny. Because you lack the desire to truly change your destiny."

"But I still have to be honest, you lack experience in business. Although your plan is right, it is risky and has little reward. Even if it is completed, it is not very cost-effective. If you are willing, I can give you a detailed explanation. Say, and I have a better suggestion for you.”

"Of course, it's up to you whether you listen or not. Anyway, I won't get the money back and will lend it to you anyway. This is definitely no problem. What do you think? You have to be willing to have a good chat. We'll wait and see. After dinner, let’s make tea and talk slowly, my throat is starting to smoke..."

Zhang Shihui still doesn't want to do this?

He nodded and agreed immediately.

"Okay, Weimin, then you can help me advise my staff. It's just that it will delay your get off work..."

"You're so polite. Let's go back first. We've been out for a long time. The one who works with you is Sister Liu. I guess she's already here. She carried her all night yesterday. I miss you. I won't see you again now. What's more? Not happy anymore.”

"She wants to pinch me, right? Hey, I can't carry it all by myself today? Let her wander somewhere else later, and we can talk."

With that said, the two finally walked into the hotel again.