Chapter 10

Once a biological clock is formed, it's very hard to reset all at once.

Although Qin Feng didn't go to bed until nearly 4 a.m., he still woke up before 9 a.m.

When he woke up, he felt a bit dizzy, but after washing up, he was mostly awake.

Today is Wednesday, a day that falls between the usual routines, and Qin Jianguo had already gone to work early.

Qin Feng took some pocket money and went downstairs for breakfast. After breakfast, he didn't go home. There wasn't even a computer at home, and the TV only played boring programs he had seen countless times. Qin Feng decided to wander around aimlessly.

Without spending any money, window shopping can actually be a very good leisure activity. Qin Feng started from the southern street where he lived and aimlessly wandered for 3 kilometers. Unconsciously, he found himself at the riverside boulevard.

Standing by the river, the early autumn breeze blew in his face, not cold, but also not as refreshing as in summer.

Qin Feng took a deep breath, and many fragments of memories surfaced in his mind.

Around the year 2000, the riverside road was a famous spot for street vendors in Dongou City. Regardless of the season, as night fell, vendors from all over would set up a night market along the riverside boulevard, stretching for about a kilometer. There were vendors selling grilled lamb skewers, homemade ice cream, balloon shooting, chess stalls, fortune-tellers, and basically any small trinket you could think of. The night market was very lively and bustling.

The people of Dongou City loved this night market, and some would even come from far away to join in the fun. The vendors were also considerate and rarely left any trash behind. Both sides interacted positively, and life was harmonious.

Unfortunately, the government could not tolerate it.

In early 2003, to create a civilized city, Dongou City sent out the so-called "elite" urban management team. On that day, the team, armed with two watermelon knives, swept from the eastern end of the riverside road to the western end, killing for three hours without blinking.

"Ah..." Qin Feng sighed slightly. If this place hadn't been shut down, he could have started his business here.

"Hey!" A hand suddenly reached out from behind and rested on Qin Feng's right shoulder.

Qin Feng instinctively turned to the right, and the person appeared from the other side, laughing loudly, "Ha, fooled you, didn't I!"

Qin Feng looked at the familiar classmate in front of him and couldn't remember his name for a moment. After recalling for three seconds, he finally vaguely remembered his name and tentatively asked, "Xiao... Yu Yu?"

"Qin Feng! What are you doing here?" The other person didn't correct him, indirectly confirming that Qin Feng hadn't forgotten.

Qin Feng smiled slightly and said casually, "On holiday."

"On holiday? Your school isn't having classes today?" Xiao Yu Yu looked puzzled.

Qin Feng then realized he was supposed to be in school. He hesitated for a moment but decided there was no need to hide it, so he frankly said, "I dropped out."

"What? You also dropped out?" Xiao Yu Yu suddenly shouted in surprise, and after shouting, he looked delighted as if he had found a comrade, "I thought I was the only one who dropped out."

After finishing junior high school, Xiao Yu Yu, due to his poor academic performance, did not continue to high school. Qin Feng remembered this. Later, during two class reunions, Xiao Yu Yu did not attend, reportedly because his parents had sent him abroad. How he was doing after going abroad was not something Qin Feng cared about.

Seeing Xiao Yu Yu's happy expression, Qin Feng chuckled but didn't say anything.

Xiao Yu Yu, however, was very excited and kept talking, "Qin Feng, why did you drop out? Weren't your grades good? What are you doing now? Working?"

"Um, working," Qin Feng said indifferently.

"Working is good. The earlier you start working, the earlier you get to know society and earn more money. My parents said that as long as I have money, all those with good grades will have to work for me. What's the point of studying, right?" Xiao Yu Yu said loudly, his expression showing a hint of hysteria, as if he could already see those former top students crawling at his feet, kneeling and licking him.

Qin Feng smiled inwardly.

Xiao Yu Yu was clearly influenced by his parents' distorted social thinking. It's true that having money can get you workers, but the problem is that his family didn't have much money. As for Xiao Yu Yu himself, a guy who couldn't pass the high school entrance exam due to lack of intelligence, could you expect him to earn more than his parents?

Qin Feng was not someone who believed in the value of diplomas, but he genuinely looked down on Xiao Yu Yu's attitude.

Xiao Yu Yu didn't notice Qin Feng's indifferent attitude and continued, "I'm helping my dad in his factory now. I'm learning procurement. You know what procurement is, right? It's about buying goods. It sounds simple, but it's actually very complex!"

Qin Feng asked indifferently, "What's so complex about it?"

"Well... procurement involves bookkeeping, you know, which is closely related to accounting. And we can judge the market... demand from the procurement price! Yes, demand! It's a very complex relationship, and I can't explain it to you now."

Xiao Yu Yu clearly learned some theoretical knowledge from his parents or others, but he hadn't learned it well. He tried to show off to Qin Feng, but his knowledge was shallow, and he couldn't continue after a few sentences.

Qin Feng didn't bother to expose him and smiled without a word.

Xiao Yu Yu was silent for two seconds, feeling embarrassed, then changed the topic and asked Qin Feng, "Where are you working now?"

"At Aqing Building."

"Oh? Not bad!" Xiao Yu Yu's eyes lit up, "What do you do at Aqing Building? A waiter?"

"Kitchen helper."

"What's a kitchen helper?"

"An assistant to the chef."

"Oh..." Xiao Yu Yu suddenly understood and asked curiously, "How much do you earn per month?"

"Enough to eat."

"Less than 1000, right?"

"Right..."

"Ah, so pitiful. With such a low salary, you might as well stay at home..."

"..."

"Qin Feng, why don't you come work at my family's factory? The workers there earn at least 2000 a month, and they get free meals and accommodation. When I take over the factory, I'll put you in charge of the workshop!" Xiao Yu Yu said seriously, having been thinking about this for a while.

Qin Feng could see through Xiao Yu Yu's childish thoughts and couldn't help but smile. He then politely declined, "Let's talk about it when you take over the factory."

"Hey, don't be like that. This is a great opportunity. If I recommend you, my parents will definitely agree to let you come work."

Qin Feng ignored him, glanced at his watch, and said, "It's getting late. I need to go back for lunch."

"Come to my factory for lunch! The lunch is an 8-yuan boxed meal!" Xiao Yu Yu blocked Qin Feng's path, his tone implying that an 8-yuan boxed meal was a luxury.

Qin Feng couldn't help but laugh bitterly, thinking how he had encountered such a peculiar person today. He moved Xiao Yu Yu's hand away and firmly said, "We'll catch up another time." Without waiting for Xiao Yu Yu's reaction, he ran to the nearby bus stop and caught the bus that had just arrived, heading in an unknown direction.

Xiao Yu Yu stood there watching the bus drive away. After a while, he frowned, looking very unhappy.

"Arrogant, arrogant you mother B! You're still arrogant even though you're just washing dishes in a hotel! Just because you got into a lousy high school, what's there to be arrogant about! One day, I'll make you regret it, you ungrateful brat, spit!" Xiao Yu Yu cursed, spat on the ground, and as he lifted his head, he saw an aunt walking towards him, wearing a bright red armband...

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