RPAGF 29: Holding it in the palm of your hand
29: Holding it in the palm of your hand
Han Wen, acting as a shrewd businessman for the first time, felt no remorse whatsoever; on the contrary, he was extremely excited.
Scamming others can be very exciting, especially when it comes to people you don't have a good impression of; the sense of accomplishment is immense.
After watching Feng Xiaogang and Li Xiaoming struggle to load the two computers with the Little Yellow Bug, he was still unable to calm down for a long time.
"Even if you're as cunning as a devil, you still have to drink my foot bath water."
Han Wen felt that he was really having a fit of morbid humor, or that he was somewhat psychologically abnormal and insane.
With two computers and two dot matrix printers, he made a total of over seven thousand yuan from two people. He's utterly heartless, practically a bandit.
From now on, he'll probably be too embarrassed to meet or interact with those two people again.
And without a doubt, once Feng Xiaogang and Li Xiaoming get home and realize they've been tricked, they probably won't give Han Wen a friendly look.
However, Han Wen didn't care.
After all, he wasn't lying; typing on a computer is indeed convenient and fast. The problem is, you have to learn the typing method and practice until you can touch type.
After working at the counter until the market closed, Han Wencai took his day's earnings and rode his bicycle toward Ningning Typing Shop.
When he arrived at the typing shop, Gu Amei had already cooked the meal, and Zhou Ning had already returned from school.
Han Wen first took all the money out of his coat pocket and handed it to Zhou Ning. Then, he started to go upstairs.
"How did you earn so much today?" Zhou Ning asked, holding the money in her hands, looking surprised and delighted.
"We were lucky; we caught two big spenders." Han Wen replied happily with a smile, "One computer is worth almost two years' salary for each of them. It's worth it."
Writers earn far more than ordinary people. Feng Xiaogang and Li Xiaoming have regular jobs, and as screenwriters, they also have other miscellaneous incomes, which is actually quite staggering.
However, after being so badly ripped off by Han Wen today, it will probably take at least a year and a half for them to catch their breath.
"Don't make so much money in the future, it's easy to offend people," Zhou Ning reminded him. "Besides, if a bad reputation gets out, it will also affect our future business."
"What you say makes sense. Don't worry, I know." Han Wen nodded, unconcerned. "However, these two big shots will definitely not reveal that they were ripped off today."
Because they have status and position, they care about their image and are afraid of being laughed at.
Besides, the reason they were willing to spend so much money was actually to make a deal with me, to try and get the copyright from me.
Everyone has their own agenda and needs; it's all the same to each other. It's just a matter of who's more cunning.
"Since you understand everything, I'm relieved." Zhou Ning said, relieved. "Let's go eat."
During the meal, Han Wen recounted to Feng Xiaogang and Li Xiaoming how he had ripped them off that day.
There's no way around it, I'm happy and I need someone to share it with.
After hearing Han Wen's words, Gu Amei was filled with admiration.
She also builds computers, but she has never made so much money before.
After listening to Han Wen's words, Zhou Ning thought of other things.
Suddenly I felt a little sad and my mood darkened.
"Sister Ning, what's wrong?" Han Wen was perceptive and had a keen eye, so he easily noticed Zhou Ning's emotional change.
"Han Wen, now that they've come knocking on our door, they won't give up easily. To avoid trouble, you're going to Songhu City soon, right?" Zhou Ning asked in a low voice.
"I do need to go to Shanghai to temporarily avoid the market and buy some time. I also want to check the stock market situation and prepare to enter the market." Han Wen nodded, "Sister Ning, don't worry about me, I can take care of myself."
"You're my brother, how could I not care? Shanghai is so far away, you'll be all alone with no one to take care of you." Zhou Ning sighed, "Xiao Mei is so busy, she doesn't have time to go with you. Han Wen, you must take good care of yourself."
"I know," Han Wen nodded.
Having grown accustomed to living with Zhou Ning and Gu Amei, Han Wen was honestly finding it difficult to adjust to suddenly having to go to Songhu City alone.
Of course, Zhou Ning and Gu Amei felt the same way.
However, the two knew that Han Wen was going to take care of important business. So, even though they were worried and upset, they wouldn't stop him.
"Are you sure about the time?" Zhou Ning continued to ask.
"About a week, at the latest no later than half a month. I must arrive in Songhu City by early January next year." Han Wen thought for a moment before replying, "I will call you when I arrive in Songhu City."
I'll tell you anything, and I'll also tell you if I need anything.
You must be mentally prepared that I may have to use all the funds we have at our disposal.
Remember, it means everything; don't keep a single penny. As long as you have food to eat and aren't hungry, that's enough.
If you can borrow money from other places, then borrow it. If this shop can be mortgaged, you can mortgage it temporarily as well.
If we make money, we'll redeem it. If we don't, we'll just continue doing business to pay off the debt.
Also, if you can sublet a counter in the high-tech trading market at a high price, don't hesitate.
In short, the more money the better. Use every means possible to raise money; there's no upper limit.
This time, I'm going to take advantage of the extraordinary boom in the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets and go all in, gambling everything on a single bet.
"I know, I will do it." Zhou Ning nodded: "I will borrow money from my parents and relatives."
"I will do everything I can to help you if you need it. Even high-interest loans and private lending are acceptable."
"Sister Ning, you're helping me so selflessly, aren't you worried I'll abscond with the money?" Han Wen asked with a smile, deeply moved.
"I said I believed in you and would help you, and I will definitely keep my word." Zhou Ning replied, "If you dare to lie to me or run away, I will go to Aunt Han and ask her to stand up for me."
When she came last time, I spent so many days with her, and she already explained your family situation to me.
You can run away, but you can't hide. You'll never escape my grasp in this lifetime.
"Don't worry, Sister Ning, I won't run away in this lifetime," Han Wen said earnestly. "On the contrary, I will cherish you in the palm of my hand."
In front of Gu Amei, it was inconvenient for the two of them to say more sweet words.
Of course, their current situation doesn't resemble that of a romantic relationship, much less that of a couple.
They seem more like a close brother and sister, or soulmates with a deep connection.
However, Han Wen knew very well that what existed between him and Zhou Ning was not just kinship and friendship, but also a deep and mutual love.
Unfortunately, Zhou Ning didn't understand and knew nothing.
Han Wen didn't try to enlighten her, leaving her completely confused.
Unbeknownst to him, Zhou Ning not only gave up his heart, but was even willing to give up everything.
"By next July, I should be able to achieve financial freedom." Han Wen calculated the time, looked at Zhou Ning's shoulder-length hair, and was filled with anticipation and beautiful fantasies: "Sister Ning, I hope that by then, our relationship can naturally blossom, and we can be soulmates and fly together as a pair."