roccoschili Chapter 10 Not Short of Money
Chapter 10 Not Short of Money
"Liu Gan, look at the time! You just got a permanent position and you're already late. Don't you want to work here anymore?!"
The sunlight shone on Liu Gan's face in the small house, but a phone call completely ruined the good mood he had managed to build up.
I'll fuck your grandma!
If you dare call me again, I'll buy your damn design institute!
He wanted to turn over and continue sleeping, but the glaring sunlight made him lose his sleepiness.
The interior hasn't changed much since we moved in; the photo is still on the bedside table.
The phone call just now was essentially a disguised resignation, and Liu Gan was unwilling to spend his prime years on work.
I brushed my teeth, washed my face, grabbed my car keys, and went downstairs.
"Boss, one steamer of xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), one steamer of shumai (steamed dumplings), and one bowl of mutton soup. A large bowl, please!"
After nine o'clock, only the owner was left at the breakfast shop, so Liu Gan no longer had to share a table with others.
He finished the mutton offal in the bowl and let out a satisfied burp.
"Payment received: 100 yuan".
"Brother, you've overpaid!"
"Consider the rest as a tip."
As Liu Gan left the breakfast shop, he discovered that there was something wrong with the amount reported by the system.
You pay out 100 yuan, but only receive a 5x bonus of 130 yuan, which is just the regular price of breakfast.
"It seems that giving gifts doesn't count as consumption."
On weekdays, outside of commuting time, it didn't take long to drive the Maybach to the nearest market to my parents' house.
As soon as I parked the car, I saw my parents get off at the station.
"Mom and Dad, you two are here to buy seafood!"
Mr. and Mrs. Liu, who had just gotten off the bus, didn't dare to go up and acknowledge their child at first, since their child should be at work right now!
Even if he takes leave, he probably won't get out of the Maybach.
With a beep, the Maybach's rearview mirror automatically tilted inward, and the two parents had no choice but to believe that it was indeed their child driving home.
"You brat, tell your dad the truth, did you meet a rich woman while meeting clients at work?"
One sentence made Liu Gan laugh so hard he almost fell over, and he couldn't help but put his arm around his father's shoulder.
"Dad, your wish has been dashed. You didn't manage to snag a rich woman, but you two are about to become second-generation rich kids."
"Where does this come from? Did your grandfather leave you gold?"
"You can think that way, it's really possible that our Liu family's ancestral graves are emitting auspicious smoke."
The two elderly people couldn't understand the children's gossip, but they still went into the market together.
The fishing ban was lifted after Labor Day, and seafood prices were rising day by day, but Liu's mother still went to a crab stall.
"Boss, how much are the flower crabs now?"
"Sister, it's 41 cents a pound, which is a bit expensive, but that's the market price."
Looking at the crabs that were still waving their pincers, Liu's mother was also a little angry.
Last time I bought it, it was less than thirty-five yuan. These people saw that the students were on holiday and there were more and more tourists, so they started to raise the price!
"Give us three of the biggest ones!"
After saying that, Liu Gan also took out his phone to scan the QR code, but just as he was about to pay, his mother stopped him.
"Silly boy, buy two for you and your dad to try."
I see there are mussels over there; I'll buy some to make you fried rice.
"Why bother eating mussels? Don't worry, your son's got money now!"
Liu Gan walked and stopped frequently, his hands laden with seafood. He could take so much home that he wouldn't be able to finish it even at a party.
But the two parents couldn't persuade their child otherwise, so they got into the car with Liu Gan.
"How about it? Impressive, isn't it?"
"Impressive! Did you win the lottery?"
"You can think of it this way, Dad. Hold on tight, we're going home for dinner!"
The old house was allocated by the work unit 25 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Liu were considered high-level talents, and they were able to get welfare housing just a few months after they came to Jinchuan.
This was one of the first buildings to have an elevator.
"Mom, why don't you and Dad go inside and rest? These seafoods are fresh out of the water, they can just be steamed."
"Then keep an eye on the heat, don't overcook it, these seafood are quite expensive."
Don't worry!
The TV in the living room was playing a TV series, it seemed to be "The Pawnshop No. 8".
The elderly couple had been following the show for a long time, and since it was airing, they didn't try to take over the work from Liu Gan.
I had just finished chopping the scallions, ginger, and garlic when my phone rang in the kitchen.
"Liu Gan, where have you been? Why haven't you come to work this morning?"
Lu Mo's voice came through the phone, and the girl could also hear Liu Gan washing something.
"Were you caught embezzling public funds and working as a dishwasher in a restaurant?!"
"How could I be washing dishes? I'm with my parents. I bought some seafood for lunch."
Would you like to come over for a meal? I'll drive and pick you up.
"I can't go, I haven't finished work yet."
Before Liu Gan could continue his invitation, the other party hung up the phone, leaving only the sound of the steamer whistle in the room.
The parents, who were sitting on the sofa, also heard the girl's voice coming from over there. At times like this, it was time for the father to step in.
"Xiao Gan, who called you? Was it your girlfriend?"
"Girlfriend? Just a colleague!"
Liu Gan almost spilled the sea bass in his hand on the table. As someone with experience, Liu's father was certainly not that foolish.
Young people are all so timid, just like he was back then.
"You should seize the opportunity if you get it, or you'll regret it for the rest of your life because of your stubbornness."
"Okay, I understand!"
The water in the steamer boiled several times, and then all the seafood was put into plates and placed on the table.
At first, Mr. and Mrs. Liu kept adding more food to their child's plate, but as the seafood became more and more abundant, the two elderly people had to eat more as well.
It was almost midnight, and the TV series was nearing its end.
The two elderly people had long since lost their appetite and were dozing off on the sofa.
Liu Gan skillfully picked up a toothpick; usually, seafood would get stuck in his teeth.
But this time, the toothpick in my hand was of no use.
"You're still young and have better teeth."
Liu Gan put the remaining seafood in the refrigerator and threw the old, stale meat directly into the trash can.
The food delivery platform is having a promotion, such as chilled beef and fresh vegetables, which can be ordered directly in package.
"Mom, I saw that mackerel in the fridge last year. I'll just throw it away when I go downstairs. I'll buy you another one if you want to eat it!"
"How can you be so wasteful! You throw things away as soon as you have money. I was planning to make something for your dad tomorrow night."
"Ten million yuan has been deposited into your bank account."
Liu Gan had already put on his shoes, picked up the trash bag, and was about to press the elevator button when the elevator doors opened, at which point the elderly couple saw the text message on their phones.
"Now that your son has money, he can spend it as he pleases. Let's eat something fresh!"
"I'll take you two to see a house when I have time in a few days."
"Keep some of that brat for yourself!"
The afternoon heatwave had no effect on Liu Gan in the Maybach. The air conditioning wasn't blowing much, but it still made his hair stand on end.
He drove from his parents' house and spent the entire afternoon visiting various tourist attractions in Jinchuan City.
After wandering around for so long, Liu Gan didn't feel very comfortable. On the contrary, this feeling of having nothing to do made him a little bored.
I opened my phone and saw a post from a WeChat public account I had previously added that advertises office space for rent.
After thinking for a moment, Liu Gan still dialed the property manager's number.
"Hello, are there any office floors available for sale in this building?"
The person on the other end was clearly taken aback.
"There are no units for sale at the moment. Most of the floors have just been renovated and handed over, and are currently in the leasing stage."
If you have any rental needs, I can help you contact landlords based on our main business.
"Could you ask these landlords if they're willing to sell their properties? They can name any price they want."
Judging from the tone of their voices, it didn't sound like a joke. The property manager, always ready to help, noted down Liu Gan's name and phone number, saying he would contact him as soon as possible.
The sun was hanging over the coastline once again, and Liu Gan somehow ended up in the office building parking lot again.
Before the engine was even turned off, Lu Mo was seen walking out of the main gate.
"Liu Gan, didn't you resign? Why are you back here?"
"Resigning isn't like I'm dead. Can't I even see my old colleagues?"