People in the alley: A woman dressed as a man shouldn't be foolishly filial, Zhuang Chaoying

Chapter 364 Standing at the forefront of the wind, even a pig can fly.

"Engineer Lin, our wages have increased quite a bit."

Lin Wufeng nodded in response while eating peanuts. "Wages have gone up, but prices have gone up too. Under the dual-track pricing system, the price of raw materials in the factory has increased significantly. The profit margin for home appliances used to be controlled at 20%, but now we're lucky to get 15%. The money in our hands is becoming less and less valuable."

Zhuang Chaoying nodded in agreement. As expected of a college student, Engineer Lin had unique insights into many contemporary issues, and his sensitivity was much stronger than others.

"Money is becoming less and less valuable, so we have to spend it. When gold was first allowed to be purchased in 1982, it cost 18 yuan per gram. Now it has risen to more than 50 yuan per gram. This clearly shows that money is becoming less valuable."

Lin Wufeng pondered for a moment, then looked up at him. "It seems we need to plan our family assets carefully. We can't let our hard-earned money shrink like this. What are your thoughts? Let's discuss it properly."

Lin leaned forward slightly, bringing his head closer to Zhuang Chaoying, and lowered his voice unconsciously. "What I mean is to buy gold. Given the current development trend of our country, everything is thriving, and young people are not like before, buying gold rings and gold earrings for their weddings. The demand for gold will definitely only increase."

"Mr. Lin, buying gold is indeed a viable option, but I think buying a house might yield even better returns."

Zhuang Chaoying recalled the short videos she had seen here before, which analyzed the opportunities of the times.

Upon hearing this, Mr. Lin simply drank his beer silently without saying a word.

Seeing this, Zhuang Chaoying didn't continue the topic.

I recall those short videos mentioning that in the early days of China's opening up in the 1980s, even just setting up a stall to sell needles and thread could transform someone into a self-made millionaire.

In the 1990s, a stock market craze swept the country, the Shanghai Stock Exchange was officially established, and countless people plunged into the stock market.

Around the turn of the millennium, the real estate market boomed, and speculators made a fortune.

In the 2010s, the internet rose to prominence, giving rise to many industry tycoons.

In the 1920s, some people profited by hoarding face masks and selling vegetable packages, but this required connections and expertise; ordinary people who wanted to do it might end up in jail.

When she saw this content, she thought that if she had the opportunity, she would definitely make a big splash and reap a huge share of the era's dividends.

Now the opportunity has come, and he can reap the benefits.

Now that we know these opportunities, if we don't get rich, we'll be letting down the window the system opened for us.

Those born in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s truly benefited from the era's dividends, and the upcoming 1990s will be an even golden age, with everything new being explored and developed.

If you find the right opportunity, even a pig can fly.

But thirty years later, how easy is it to stand out from the crowd?

Driven by capital, everyone is like a wound-up machine, working for it. Even if you have talent, it's hard to stand out without opportunities.

Everyone is working for capital; everyone is a beast of burden.

The saying "gold will always shine" is a complete lie. If there's a tattered rag on it, it will never shine.

Having a good father means even a pile of shit will be praised and said, "Look at this pile of shit, how well shaped it is."

From the 1980s to the 1990s, the market was in a state of supply shortage, and no matter what you sold, there was no worry about finding buyers.

Zhuang Chaoying changed the subject. "Engineer Lin, how's Quan doing at the factory?"

"Ah Quan? That kid's a natural-born salesman; he can talk the dead back to life. What's wrong, Teacher Zhuang? Why are you suddenly asking about Ah Quan?"

"I want him to help me make some connections, because I also want to buy two houses."

Lin Wufeng was shocked to hear this. Teacher Zhuang already had two courtyards, and he was still planning to buy a house.

Teacher Zhuang's decisions are always right, so I need to think about this one too. I'll have to discuss it with Song Ying tonight.

“Ah Quan is currently the sales manager for the northern Jiangsu region, and he's not at the factory these days. How about this, I'll have him call you back when he gets back.”

"Then I'll have to trouble Engineer Lin."

Lin Wufeng poured beer for Zhuang Chaoying: "Teacher Zhuang, it's no trouble at all."

He looked back into the room.

Before Su Cheng resigned, he had two close colleagues at the compressor factory. Now, he only has Zhuang Chaoying as his good friend.

There were some things he was too embarrassed to ask others. After hesitating for a long time, Lin Wufeng put down his wine glass, his expression slightly conflicted.

This was the first time Zhuang Chaoying had ever seen Lin Gong act so awkwardly.

Zhuang Chaoying reached out and put her hand on Lin's shoulder. "Lin, we're practically family, let's just say it out loud!"

"I...I..." Engineer Lin's face flushed red, but the words were stuck in his throat, and he stammered and couldn't get them out.

Zhuang Chaoying patted his chest, looking like he was watching a melon seed.

"Don't worry, I'm tight-lipped. I won't even tell Ah Ling a word."

Lin Wufeng looked around to make sure no one was there, then leaned closer to Zhuang Chaoying and lowered his voice. "Teacher Zhuang, are you still capable of that? I'm only forty-three, but starting this year, I..."

"It won't work? How could it not work? I'm perfectly healthy, of course it'll work! Just keep pushing the cart as long as it doesn't tip over!"

Lin Wufeng shook his head. "Really? Why can't I do it?"

Zhuang Chaoying teased, half-jokingly. "Engineer Lin, you wouldn't be thinking about those troublesome things at the factory while you're in bed, would you?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Wufeng was not angry at all. Instead, he smiled wryly and took Zhuang Chaoying's hand off his shoulder.

"Go to hell, Teacher Zhuang. Song Ying is five years younger than me. I'm getting old, and I'm afraid I... won't be able to satisfy her. I've been worried about that all along..."

Before she could finish speaking, Zhuang Chaoying suddenly remembered that she had a kidney tonic tablet, which could help Engineer Lin solve his problem.

"Mr. Lin, I have a pill here. I managed to get it from the black market."

"That kind of medicine?"

Zhuang Chaoying looked at Lin Wufeng's nervous expression, pursed her lips, and clicked her tongue. "It's not the kind of medicine you're thinking of, Engineer Lin, don't get the wrong idea! This is a kidney-tonifying pill, made of pure Chinese medicine ingredients."

After saying that, he immediately stood up. "Wait here, I'll get it for you right away."

"Teacher Zhuang, Teacher Zhuang!"

Lin Wufeng watched Zhuang Chaoying's hurried departure, feeling both expectant and apprehensive.

Kidney-tonifying medicine? Maybe I really do have kidney deficiency, and this medicine might actually work.

Zhuang Chaoying returned home and sat on the sofa for a few minutes, then quickly took the last Shenbao tablet from the system shelf. Holding the small box containing the pill, he returned to the opposite side.

"Mr. Lin, here you go."

Zhuang Chaoying handed the box to Lin Wufeng.

Lin Wufeng took the box, opened it, and saw a pill the size of a peanut, with a strong medicinal aroma wafting out.

"Teacher Zhuang, thank you! How much?"

Zhuang Chaoying waved his hand. "It's yours!" After saying that, he turned and went into the house. "Ah Ling, go back now, it's getting late, you have to go to work tomorrow."

Huang Ling chatted with Song Ying tonight and felt much better.

She smiled and said to Song Ying, "Song Ying, I'll head back now. You're on the day shift tomorrow too, let's go together!"

Song Ying took Huang Ling's hand. "Okay, see you tomorrow, Sister Ling."

After Zhuang Chaoying and Huang Ling left, Lin Wufeng tightly gripped the kidney tonic tablet.

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