"Look, that's Feng Yu from Class 2. He acted like he knew everything in the morning, but he was exposed in the afternoon. I think he might not even get into a vocational school; he should just go to a technical high school."
"Really? Our homeroom teacher even told us to learn from Feng Yu this afternoon. It turns out he's severely biased in his studies. When he fails math and physics, no high school will accept him!"
Feng Yu walked calmly along the school path. After school, he walked from the classroom to the cafeteria and then back to the dormitory building, with classmates pointing and whispering about him all the way.
Feng Yu ignored them, carrying a small bag, and slowly walked to the door of the dormitory manager.
"Teacher Xiong, I want to use the phone."
"Use the phone? What's so urgent? Dial the number and let it ring twice, then hang up quickly. Wait for the other party to call back; it's cheaper that way."
Feng Yu smiled but didn't say anything. He watched as Teacher Xiong opened the wooden box that locked the phone, and he dialed the number.
"Hello, Power Post Office. Who are you looking for?"
"I'm looking for Li Shiqiang. My name is Feng Yu."
Seeing Feng Yu make the call, Teacher Xiong's eyes widened. A call costs 20 cents per minute, but making a call costs 50 cents per minute. This kid must come from a wealthy family to spend so much money.
"Hello? Xiao Yu, is it about the treasury bonds? I'll tell you, just this week, we've made several thousand yuan from treasury bonds." Li Shiqiang's voice came through the phone, lowered.
"Stay calm, Brother Li. It's just a few thousand yuan. Wait until you're making tens of thousands a month in two months, and your mouth won't be able to close." Feng Yu spoke casually, but Teacher Xiong, sitting in his chair, perked up his ears. What? Making tens of thousands a month? What does he do to earn so much? That's more than what he earns in a decade!
What does this kid's family do? Could they be involved in speculation?
"That's good. Are the people you found reliable? Set a fixed purchase price for them. If they can lower it, that's their skill. Don't interfere; the savings are theirs. It's almost March. Settle their February wages by the end of the month."
"They only worked a few days in February. Why settle their wages now? We can calculate it all at the end of March." Li Shiqiang thought it was unnecessary. Less than a month, why pay wages?
Feng Yu shook his head. His thinking is still stuck. He doesn't understand how to motivate workers. How will he be a leader in the future?
"Brother Li, didn't I tell you to promise them that their wages will be settled at the end of each month? If their income is high, they'll get a bonus of 5 or 10 yuan. Even though it's not a full month, it's the end of the month. Paying them will motivate them for the next month. March is our most important month. We must convert all our money into treasury bonds!"
"Alright, I'll calculate it based on the number of days."
"Brother Li, don't exclude weekends. They work on weekends too. Also, give each of them an extra 5 yuan bonus at the end of the month."
"Why not exclude weekends? And why give them a bonus?"
"Brother Li, this will make them work harder. They won't slack off, and they work pretty hard, right?"
"That's true. They go door-to-door even in the snow. Alright, if you say so. By the way, I bought you a new cotton coat. It's already been mailed to your school and should arrive in a couple of days."
"Thanks, Brother Li. Take good care of my sister. Tell her that better days are coming."
They chatted for a bit more, with Feng Yu mostly giving instructions and Li Shiqiang listening. After hanging up, Feng Yu smiled. His brother-in-law is still so good to his family. He will definitely make sure his brother-in-law's family lives a good life!
"Teacher Xiong, how much?"
Teacher Xiong looked at the wall clock. My goodness, this call lasted 16 minutes!
At 50 cents per minute, that's 8 yuan! Does this kid have 8 yuan in his pocket?
But if he doesn't pay, he'll have to make it up at the end of the month. He only earns a little each month and can't afford to make it up. It's all because I was so engrossed in listening that I forgot to remind him about the call duration.
"Kid, didn't I tell you to hang up as soon as the phone rings and keep it short? Why did you talk for so long? That's 8 yuan. How will you explain it to your family?" Teacher Xiong's face was twisted. Eight yuan is not a small amount. If his family finds out he spent so much on a phone call, will they give him the money?
To his surprise, Feng Yu just said "Oh" and took out 10 yuan from his pocket and handed it to him.
"Teacher Xiong? Teacher Xiong? Give me the change?"
"Kid, is this your money for buying meal tickets? If you give it all to me, how will you eat?"
Feng Yu took out a stack of meal tickets from his pocket and waved them at Teacher Xiong. "I have meal tickets for the whole month."
Teacher Xiong's mouth dropped open. What does this kid's family do to give him so much money? He doesn't look special in his clothes, but he spends money so freely.
Thinking about this, Teacher Xiong's expression suddenly became serious. "Kid, you can't steal money from your family!"
Feng Yu was exasperated. This teacher is too responsible. Why does he suspect everything?
"Teacher, this money is from my parents. We have a 55 and a 512 (a type of harvester for soybeans and wheat), and we make a lot of money." Feng Yu put on a show of being wealthy.
Teacher Xiong sighed. So his family is indeed wealthy. In this era, owning a 55 can earn a lot of money, let alone a 512. They must make tens of thousands a year.
"Alright, but you shouldn't waste money. Don't make such long calls next time. Here's your 2 yuan change. Go back to your dormitory."
The money came from the three technical high school students who had to pay for their damages. The money he brought from home had already been used to buy meal tickets.
Feng Yu took out some fruit leather and White Rabbit milk candies from his small bag and insisted on leaving some for Teacher Xiong as a thank you for his concern.
Teacher Xiong put the fruit leather and milk candies in his pocket, planning to take them home for his children to eat.
Feng Yu didn't return to the dormitory but went to the classroom for evening study. In this era, evening study was voluntary. The students who came were mostly those who studied hard and wanted to get into high school. Those who planned to go to vocational schools or didn't want to continue their studies were playing cards in the dormitory or building snowmen outside.
"Li Na, how do you solve this problem? Can you explain it to me?"
Li Na glanced at Feng Yu. "Didn't you brag in the morning that you're a genius and know everything? Why do you need to ask me?"
Oh, this little girl is still holding a grudge. Feng Yu pulled out his trump card, taking out snacks from his desk and piling them on the table.
"I'm only good at Russian. Everything else is average. One problem, one White Rabbit milk candy or one piece of fruit leather!" His tone was like a tycoon in a movie: Take off your clothes, and I'll give you a stack of money! I have nothing but money!
Li Na looked at the White Rabbit and said with a stiff neck, "Don't try to bribe me!"
Feng Yu found it amusing. I can see you swallowing your saliva.
"How is it bribery? This is friendship among classmates. If I don't know a problem, you explain it to me; that's friendship. If I have food, I share it with you; that's also friendship."
"Alright, then bring the problem over. Let me see it."
Before she even looked at the problem, Li Na took a White Rabbit, peeled off the wrapper, and put the candy in her mouth, her eyes narrowing into a crescent moon.
PS1: On the path of deceiving innocent young girls, let the recommendation votes drown him.