Chapter 10: Initial Signs

After a pleasant dinner, Huang Piaotian took on the responsibility of collecting money at the internet cafe.

Lin Feng naturally had no objections. After a busy afternoon, he was tired and sore, and it was a good opportunity to rest. Aunt Huang, on the other hand, had to return home to prepare beds, bedding, hot water bottles, and other items. After all, once the internet cafe opened, she couldn't leave, especially at night when people stayed for all-night sessions and needed to be watched over.

Lazily leaning back in the recliner, he gazed at the starry night sky, with the clear, crisp laughter of a nightingale in his ears and two small hands gently kneading his shoulders. There was nothing more pleasant in life than this.

"Boss, settle the bill!"

"Coming, just a moment!" Huang Shuqi skipped over.

"Uh, it's 7 yuan, no, 6 yuan. Hehe, sorry, it's 6 yuan in total." Huang Shuqi stuck out her tongue at Lin Feng, embarrassed.

Lin Feng smiled slightly. Huang Shuqi had already made several mistakes in a short time, but no one would get angry at such a cute girl. The only thing Lin Feng couldn't understand was why the game enthusiasts, who usually played for hours, today didn't play for more than half an hour and then left, and this happened to everyone.

Damn, they're not here for the games! — After observing for a while, Lin Feng came to this conclusion. These perverts were trying to get closer to Huang Shuqi by using the opportunity to pay for their time on the computers.

No way, damn it, I can't let you perverts take advantage of her. — Lin Feng stood up, ready to replace Huang Shuqi.

"What are you doing, who dares to bully my daughter!" A thunderous voice boomed.

Lin Feng looked and immediately laughed.

Aunt Huang saw a group of people surrounding her daughter from afar, not knowing what had happened. In a hurry, she didn't even put down her large and small bags, and rushed over like a moving wall, her footsteps making a heart-stopping rhythm.

"No one is allowed to bully my daughter." Aunt Huang's loud voice made the men around Huang Shuqi scatter immediately. No one was unafraid of this "human tyrannosaurus."

After glaring fiercely around, Aunt Huang put down her large and small bags.

"Xiao Feng, this is from your father. The weather is getting cooler, so you need to add an extra blanket." Aunt Huang handed Lin Feng a blanket.

"Shuqi, it's late, go to bed early. You have class tomorrow." Aunt Huang turned to Lin Feng with a smile, "Xiao Feng, can you please take Shuqi home? It's late and not very safe."

"Sure." Lin Feng had no objections to this task.

"Big Brother Xiao Feng, thank you." On the way home, Huang Shuqi said, "If it weren't for the internet cafe, I wouldn't be able to afford university next year, and my mother would be even more worried." Huang Shuqi, though always buried in her books, was well aware of the family's financial situation. The high cost of university was beyond their means.

What a filial and obedient girl. — Lin Feng felt a warm surge in his heart, his affection for Huang Shuqi growing even more.

"Then study hard and get into a good university. That will be the best way to repay Aunt Huang." Lin Feng smiled and patted Huang Shuqi's shoulder.

"Sure, I will. I want to get into the best school." After the internet cafe opened, the morning customer flow decreased, but the afternoon, evening, and all-night sessions remained extremely busy.

Lin Feng's internet cafe, with six computers, had a monthly gross income of 10,080 yuan, with expenses of 2,130 yuan, resulting in a net profit of 7,950 yuan, a truly astonishing figure.

Aunt Huang's internet cafe, with four computers, had a gross income of 6,720 yuan, with expenses of 2,070 yuan, resulting in a net profit of 4,650 yuan, which was close to Aunt Huang's annual salary at the textile factory.

After borrowing 1,000 yuan from Lin Feng, both Lin Feng's and Aunt Huang's internet cafes added another computer. Lin Feng's internet cafe now had seven computers, and Aunt Huang's had five.

"Xiao Feng, come and eat!" Aunt Huang's smile had never been so bright. Since Lin Feng's college entrance exam failure, Aunt Huang had never been so kind and friendly to him.

"Sure, thank you, Aunt Huang." Lin Feng didn't hesitate, taking the bowl and eating.

This month, the internet cafe's business was booming, the stock market continued to rise, and everything in life was improving. Especially the relationship with Aunt Huang's family, which was incredibly harmonious. Aunt Huang always made a portion for Lin Feng, and Lin Feng would take Huang Shuqi home after her night study sessions.

Under the starry sky, walking through the quiet, dimly lit alley, the playful laughter and happy footsteps of the two young people made each night unique.

December 31, 1999, the last day of the 20th century.

"Big Brother Xiao Feng, what will you wish for in the new century?" Huang Shuqi asked excitedly on the way home.

Lin Feng smiled calmly. As someone who had been reborn from the 21st century, he no longer made wishes. With his foresight of the future, Lin Feng no longer needed to place his hopes on the vague and intangible gods.

In this life, Lin Feng only believed in himself, not in ghosts or gods.

"Come on, come on, tell me." Huang Shuqi insisted, demanding that Lin Feng tell her.

"Sure, I hope our Shuqi can get into a good university, so she won't have let down Aunt Huang, who has worked so hard to raise her." Lin Feng reluctantly said a wish.

"Hehe, Big Brother Xiao Feng, don't worry, I will definitely get into university." Huang Shuqi laughed, then clasped her hands, closed her eyes, and said devoutly, "I hope Big Brother Feng can find a beautiful and caring girlfriend."

Lin Feng was taken aback, suddenly feeling a sour sensation in his heart.

Maybe I'm really just a big brother to her! — Lin Feng thought bitterly. The fleeting romantic thoughts he had previously harbored instantly vanished.

"Let's go, Big Brother Xiao Feng!" After making her wish, Huang Shuqi dragged Lin Feng and ran.

The night of the millennium passed quietly, and Lin Feng's only gain was Huang Shuqi's wish and a hint of melancholy.

After entering the 21st century, the stock market expert's prediction that Yi'an Technology would have a stable year did not come true. Instead, it continued to soar, breaking the 100 yuan mark just before the stock market holiday, becoming the first stock in China to break the 100 yuan barrier.

This month became the true "Yi'an Technology Month," and the day Yi'an Technology broke 100 yuan was jokingly called "Yi'an Day."

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