Extraordinary Genius

by Stayrr

A failed investor from 2017 got drunk and woke up in the 1980s. China is just opening up, and the economy is blooming. There is also the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the bursting of the Dot-com bubble and other financial crisis. He used his knowledge of the future and slowly build up his empire.

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Extraordinary Genius

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A failed investor from 2017 got drunk and woke up in the 1980s. China is just opening up, and the economy is blooming. There is also the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the bursting of the Dot-com bubble and other financial crisis. He used his knowledge of the future and slowly build up his empire.

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Chapter 1 – Rebirth to 1988

"Xiaoyu, Xiaoyu, get up. It's 12am soon. Get up and eat dumplings."

Feng Yu felt this voice was a little unfamiliar, but yet, felt very affectionate. He mumbled a reply and opened his eyes. He saw a young face which only exists in his memory.

"Sister?"

"You are awake now. Hurry up and wash your face. I had told you not to drink, yet you still insisted. You had missed the Spring Festival Night show." Feng Danying said with a smile.

Spring Festival night? Today is the Lunar New Year's Eve?

Feng Yu, feeling confused, looked around. An old room, less than six square meters, a single bed, patched bedding, an old wooden table, above was a 20-watt incandescent bulb emitting dim lights, old newspapers covering the walls, all of which were national events that he can't remember.

Isn't this the old farmhouse from his childhood days? But this house had long been demolished with the development of the towns, and how did my sister become so young?

Feng Yu raised his hand, only to find that this was definitely not a joke because his hands had become smaller and his arms grew thinner.

He hurriedly jumped out of bed and stand by the door frame. The door frame had knife markings recording his height which he made every year on Lunar New Year eve. The highest marking indicates 1988, 166 cm.

This was 1988? He had yet to graduate from junior high school?

He pinched himself and almost cried out due to the pain. This was not a dream?

Feng Yu opened the door, his mother is cooking dumplings with the kitchen pan. He lived in a small house. The kitchen was just outside of his room and on the other side of the kitchen was the living room. The living room was also called central room on the farm.

"You are up? Do you still dare to drink in future?" Zhang Muhua looks at his son affectionately.

Feng Yu looked at his still dark-haired mother with teary eyes.

"Mom, you had worked hard."

"What are you talking about. Hurry up and wash your face and go watch TV. The dumplings will be ready soon." Zhang Muhua, after hearing what Feng Yu said, was very pleased. This showed that her son had grown up.

When Feng Yu saw his father sitting on the bench in the living room, his lips trembled. In the future years, when he could make money, his father was detected with end-stage brain cancer and passed away within three months.

Due to his father's passing, Feng Yu was upset for some years.

"Dad."

Feng Xingtai turned and looked at his son: "Oh, you are up. Still feeling giddy? Come… watch TV. It's the traditional folk dance."

"Not giddy anymore. The buzz of the alcohol had passed. Dad, I want to drink with you later." Seeing his father's angry expression, Feng Yu quickly explained: "Beer will do."

In his lifetime, Feng Yu had only drunk with his father a few times. Now, what Feng Yu wished the most was to drink with his father again.

"Still had not learned your lesson? Fine. Then drink more. See if you are able to wake up tomorrow for New Year's Day visiting! Danying, go and get two bottles of beer."

Feng Danying shook her head helplessly and went to get the beer and glasses.

There was also a single bed in the living room with bedding. Feng Danying attended boarding school and only came back during holidays. When she's back, she will sleep with her mother. This bed was for Feng Xingtai. But three years ago, it belongs to Feng Yu.

In the west wall of the living room, was a three-door vertical wardrobe and above the closet were two luggage. On a solid wooden table, stood a 14-inch black-and-white TV set, which was showing the Spring Festival Night TV program.

In the middle of the living room, stood a round folding table, filled with dishes and tableware. A total of eight dishes, but all were the leftovers from dinner. There was chicken, fish, pork trotters, etc. A total of eight meat dishes.

Feng Yu did not watch TV but went to the front of the wardrobe and looked at himself in the mirror. Although the lighting is not very good, Feng Yu is able to see himself clearly. He was now a teenager with a little stubbed beneath his nose.

He looked at the wall calendar at the door, February 16, 1988, New Year's Eve.

He can now be sure that he was reborn!

The mother quickly cooked dumplings, Feng Yu and Feng Danying, went to the kitchen to help bring out the dumplings. After everyone was seated, Feng Xingtai picked up chopsticks.

"Xiaoyu, you are going to drink again?!" Zhang Muhua stared Feng Yu.

"Mom, it's New Year, let me drink more."

Feng Xingtai also put in a few words for him. Zhang Muhua shook her head. Feng Yu diligently poured beer for his mother and sister. One family must have a drink together.

"Dad, Mom, sister, Happy New year, cheers!"

Feng Yu casually ate the leftovers on the table, which he felt very delicious. During this time, there were no growth hormones unlike in the future. All fishes and rabbits were caught from the wild. Chicken and pigs were reared by themselves. The father and son ate these dishes and the dumplings. Feng Xingtai only allowed each one to have only one beer.

After dinner, Feng Yu washed up and back to his room to lie down. When lying in bed, he was tossing and turning. He thought back on his previous life before traveling back in time.

Feng Yu Ben was a middle-aged man in his forties. After resigning from the securities company, he did some investments and invested in Stock, futures, gold, crude oil. Although he was not too successful, his income was still not bad.

He had a wife but no children. As his father had passed away early, his mother lived with him.

He remembered that it was the spring of 2015. To bring his wife abroad to treat infertility, he desperately needed to make some money.

He used all his savings, mortgaged his house and car, and borrowed a considerable sum of money to invest in the stock market. According to his analysis, it was a bull market, and even fools can make money.

In the beginning, the market was excellent. He's investment doubled in a short period of time. But he wanted more profits. So, he boldly uses high leverage with an investment company. If his investments increased again, he would be able to do nothing for the rest of his life and still be able to live comfortably.

When the stock index rose to 5000 points, he was greedy like many other people. He thought the stock market would continue to rise. The stock market did rise a bit. However, the market soon dived, and because he used high leverage and had no additional funding, he suffered a significant loss. After paying the borrowed money, he was as poor as a church mouse. His wife did not know that the house and the car had been mortgaged. Feng Yu did not know how to face his family when he goes home.

He was bankrupted. On that very day, he drank a lot and "accidentally" fell on to the road, in front of many people and was hit by a big truck.

This way, it should not be considered as suicide. The accident insurance policy he bought would pay out millions. It should be enough to redeem the house and car and also leave a sum of money for his mother and wife.

He remembered when he looked at the big truck speeding towards him. He thought that if God could give him a chance to return, he would not want to die again. He wants his family to live a comfortable life!

But he did not expect that God would actually give him a chance to come back again!

Since God had let him come back, he will not relive his past life regrets this time. He wanted to become rich, he wanted to become a legend in the investment world!

Thinking about this, Feng Yu could not help but shouted: "I, Feng Yu, had come back !!!"

"Xiaoyu, stop shouting and quickly go to bed." Zhang Muhua shouted from the other side of the wall. At the same time complained about her husband. How can he let his son drink at night again?

Hearing his mother complains, Feng Yu smiled and turned over to sleep.

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Chapter 2 – Tragedy must not happen again

Feng Yu woke up in the morning and found a 10 RMB New Year's money under his pillow. In this era, a popsicle only cost two cents and an ice cream only cost three cents. This was a huge sum of money!

Feng Yu wished his parents a happy new year and ate a few dumplings. He then made a call to Wen Dongjun and went to his home for the New Year visit.

Wen Dongjun, with a joss stick, merrily walked in front. From time to time, he would light a firecracker and toss around. Feng Yu was not a bit interested. He felt this was too childish.

"Dongjun, we had walked around half the village and the rest is more or less the same. Let's go back and play poker with Brother Liang."

Although the village was small and has less than a hundred households, Feng Yu could not stand walking around in this cold winter. Especially when he was wearing heavy cotton-padded jacket and trousers. He missed the thermal underwear and down jacket in his previous life.

"OK, let's go to brother Liang."

"Dongjun, Xiaoyu, where did the two of you go?" A 17-year-old boy came to greet them. Feng Yu eyes narrowed. He had deliberately avoided this household but the village was too small.

" Brother Chuan, we are looking for brother Liang to play poker, you want to join?"

"Poker can be played anytime. This afternoon, I am going to hunt. Want to join?" Liu Jichuan invited.

Hearing the word hunt, Wen Dongjun eyes lit up. Usually, his father did not let him touch the shotgun. But now it was Lunar New Year and his father was going out. He can secretly "borrow" it?

"Yes, I want to go!"

"No!"

Both Wen Dongjun and Feng Yu shouted at the same time. Feng Yu absolutely cannot let Wen Dongjun go. He will break one leg and regret forever! In his previous life, the reason Dongjun loses contact with him was because of this hunting incident.

"Xiaoyu you don't want to go? Then Dongjun, get your shotgun and come over to my house in the afternoon. We will go to the duck ditch at the north side. Even we can't hunt foxes, we can at least find pheasant and ducks. I will go back and clean up the shotgun first. Come early in the afternoon. "

When Liu Jichuan turned around, Feng Yu saw a trace of resentment in Jichuan eyes. He suddenly realized that incident was not an accident, but premeditated.

After Liu Jichuan left, Wen Dongjun looked eagerly at Feng Yu: "Let's go hunt together, don't you always want to touch the shotgun?"

"DongJun, you listen to me. Let's go play poker and not go hunting. Hunting during the New Year is unlucky."

"There are lesser people during this time. If it was before the New Year, there will be a lot more people and nothing will be left for us to hunt. Come, let's go together. It will be fun." Wen Dongjun now had a vision of bringing back a number of trophies from the hunt and showing them to his father.

"I really do not want to go and you don't go too. Usually, you also don't mix with himand we are also close to him."

"What are you talking about? We lived in the same village and although we are not familiar, we are not strangers. Furthermore, my dad is the leader of the village and his family still need to seek my dad's approval if want to borrow the village's tractor to develop wasteland. "

Now Feng Yu understands why Liu Jichuan had resentment against Dongjun. It was because Dongjun's father, the village leader Wen Deguang, did not agree to lend the village's tractor to Liu Jichuan's family.

"DongJun, let's not play poker now. I'm thirsty. Let's go to your house and drink your father's good tea."

"No problem, we have lunch at my house too. I will also show you my dad's shotgun.

Along the way, Dong Wenjun was talking non-stop but Feng Yu was not paying attention. In his head, he was thinking of how to tell DongJun's father, Uncle Wen.

Opening Wen Dongjun's door, a gust of warm air welcomed him. They threw their dog's fur hat and rabbit fur gloves on the table. Wen Dongjun then ran off to find his dad's tea leaves.

"Xiaoyu, have some sweets. There are pine nuts and melon seeds too." DongJun's mother Tang Jing is at home. Seeing Feng Yu came to visit, she happily offered these New Year goodies to him.

"Happy New Year Auntie. Where's Uncle Wen?"

"Ah, he went to visit Secretary Zhao and will be back in a while."

Feng Yu sat on the chair and casually asked: "Auntie, we met Liu Jichuan just now. His family would like to borrow a company tractor to go to wasteland outside the dam. Did Uncle Wen agree to it?"

Tang Jing smiled and shook his head: "Of course not. Although the village does not regulate about the development of private lands, the village's tractor was not for personal use. This morning, old Liu came and had an argument with your Uncle Wen."

Feng Yu's heart sank. This was the reason why Liu Jichuan deliberately wanted to bring DongJun along to hunt. He would then deliberately make Dongjun step into a bear trap, causing him to become crippled. To others, it may seem to bean accident. Even Wen Dongjun himself, also thought it was an accident. But was it really an accident?

"Come, try this black tea. Look at the beautiful red color." Wen Dongjun proudly poured Feng Yu a cup of black tea. Tang Jing only smiled and did not say anything.

"Mom, you go to Auntie Wang's place and chat with her. Leave the house to me. Someone will be coming over to play poker." Wen Dongjun said loudly.

"Fine, I will go visit Auntie Wang's place. There are dumplings in the pot, help yourself."

After sending his mother out, Wen Dongjun quickly looked under the bed and dragged a wooden box out. A shotgun and a dozen round of bullets.

"Dongjun, don't go. Didn't you hear what auntie just said? Liu Jichuan's dad had just quarreled with Uncle Wen. I'm afraid that Jichuan is up to no good!" Feng Yu grabbed Wen Dongjun's hand tryig to stop him. He did not want the past tragedy to repeat.

"Many people had quarreled with my father before. The last time, Grandpa Lee used his crutches to hit my dad because of some arguments over seeds. But what happened later? During harvesting, my dad sent people to harvest Grandpa Lee's land first and he cooled down." Wen Dongjun replied nonchalantly and push Feng Yu's hand away. He then took the shotgun out and put six bullets into his pocket.

"DongJun, listen to me, don't go. All Liu Jichuan did when he go to school was to fight. I'm afraid he will have bad intentions towards you this time."

"I'm not afraid of him. Look at what is in my hand? See if he dares to play punk with me. My gun is not for show!"

Feng Yu was at a loss. DongJun still insisted to go. He was not afraid of Liu Jichuan because, even though, that guy got into fights frequently, he does not use weapons. If it comes to blows, Dongjun was not afraid of him.

Looking at the clock on the wall, Wen Dongjun stood up: "OK, it's about time. You head home first. I am going to look for Liu Jichuan."

Feng Yu remembered in the past life, Liu Ji-Chuan did not used any gun till he became a soldier and left the village. If Feng Yu followed along, he should be able to help DongJun to escape the bear trap.

"Wait a second, DongJun. I'll go with you!"

"Really? I knew you wanted to go. Hurry back and go steal your house's shotgun. Remember to use a sack to wrap it up and tell your mom that you are going to catch peasant." Wen Dong looked at Feng Yu eagerly, giving him an "I knew you wanted to go" look.

Feng Yu sighed and hurriedly ran back home. Hope that it was really just an accident. And this time, there must be absolutely no accident.

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Chapter 3 – Bear

Once home, Feng Yu quickly grabbed the shotgun, met up with Wen Dongjun and proceed to meet Liu Jichuan.

Liu Jichuan froze for a minute when he saw Feng Yu holding a shotgun, but he did not say anything. He grabbed his own hunting rifle and walk together with Feng Yu and DongJun, towards the Duck Ditch.

"Feng Yu, you said you didn't want to come along, but why did you change your mind?" Liu Jichuan asked suddenly, while they were walking.

"I had nothing to do at home anyway. So, I decided to join you guys." Feng Yu answered, looking Liu Jichuan carefully. Feng Yu did not notice any changes in Liu Jichuan's expression. Could he have misunderstood him?

"I knew you wanted to go. Follow me today, and I will make sure you won't go home empty-handed."

They walked for about one hour before they reach the Duck Ditch. Liu Jichuan took out a pack of "Black Antelope" cigarettes from his pocket. He took one cigarette and offered the box to Feng Yu and Dongjun.

"I don't smoke." Feng Yu waved his hand. Even if he wanted to smoke, he would not smoke this kind of filter-less dried tobacco cigarettes. Only those hardcore smokers can withstand this type of cigarettes.

Wen Dongjun also waved his hand: "Brother Chuan, I don't smoke too. However, when we are on our way back, and I am too tired to walk, I will take one from you."

"OK, I will let the both of you experience my shooting skills. Remember, do not run around in this area. Many hunting traps are laying around here. Most importantly, when not using the gun, always point the muzzle down. This is to prevent accidents. Don't open fire too hastily. It is better to miss than to accidentally hurt someone." Liu Jichuan said.

"I know. Hurry up. A pheasant just flew passed!" Wen Dongjun urged.

Feng Yu looked at Liu Jichuan curiously. From the way he speaks, he seems to have no intention of hurting Dongjun. Was it because I had joined them on this hunt or am I overthinking and it was really an accident.

"Follow me and try to step where I stepped. OK, stop. Feng Yu, you take cover behind this tree. You can load the rounds but point the gun down. "

"Brother Chuan, let Dongjun stay here. I will hide at the tree in front." Feng Yu was still wary of letting Wen Dongjun alone with Liu Jichuan.

"Well then, Dongjun stay here. We will be thirty meters apart. Even if the gun misfire, no one will be hurt. Remember to stay near this tree. There are traps for big games around this vicinity. Stepping into a big trap can be very dangerous. "Liu Jichuan ordered.

Wen Dongjun waved his hand indicating them to go faster. He then leans on the tree loading rounds into his gun while looking in front.

"You squat here. Do not shout unless you notice a big game. I will go there, and we will go back in an hour's time" Liu Jichuan instructed and walked towards the front in the deep snow.

"OK." Feng Yu nodded and start loading his shotgun.

No matter how you look at Liu Jichuan, he does not look like he was going to harm Dongjun. But how to explain the traced of resentment in his eyes earlier in the afternoon? Feng Yu was confident that he cannot be wrong about Jichuan with his forty-something years of life experience.

After waiting for nearly half an hour, Wen Dongjun grew impatient. There are no pheasants, let alone larger games like roe deer, Lynx (wild cats), foxes, etc. He wondered if they were going home empty handed today.

They had walked more than an hour to reach here and will take more than an hour to walk back. Furthermore, they had been waiting for an hour in this cold place.

Wen Dongjun blew his nose. He should have followed Feng Yu's suggestion and stayed at home playing poker. It will be much more comfortable compared to this.

Bang!

A gunshot was heard in the distance. Wen Dongjun straightened up and looked over. Liu Jichuan had shot a Lynx.

Wen Dongjun excitedly stood up and ran towards Liu Jichuan, forgetting that he was not supposed to run about.

Liu Jichuan suddenly ran out of the woods, crossing his hands to signal Dongjun. Wen Dongjun thought that Liu Jichuan was showing off to him and ran even faster. However, Feng Yu could tell that Liu Jichuan was trying to let Dongjun not to go over.

Feng Yu grabbed Wen Dongjun: "Dongjun, don't go there, there are traps in this wood!"

"What's there to be afraid of? See these footprints? As long as I follow these footprints, I won't step into any traps?" Wen Dongjun said indifferently. "That lynx might be still alive. I have yet to see a live Lynx."

Feng Yu wanted to say something, but suddenly noticed Liu Jichuan running towards them and shouting: "Hurry, run! Follow the footprints!"

Not far away, a huge shadow emerged from the woods. A bear!

"Brother Chuan, dodge!" Wen Dongjun aimed his gun. He had not shot any bears in his life yet!

Feng Yu did not know what to say. Is this Dongjun stupid or brave. Unless that big bear was shot in its vital areas such as the eyes, it can't be killed easily. With its thick hide, ten rounds might not even kill it!

Liu Jichuan hurriedly lies flat on the snow the same time Wen Dongjun fired. Missed! Instead of injuring the bear, the shot made the bear even angrier!

"Stop aiming and quickly run!" Feng Yu pulled Dongjun. With your shooting skills, by the time you hit the bear, the bear's will be right in front of your face.

All three ran like crazy. But because of the snow, they were not able to run fast. Mainly, they were still holding on to their heavy guns.

"Do not run towards there. There are traps!" Liu Jichuan shouted loudly.

Feng Yu grabbed Wen Dongjun and changed direction. However, there was no way for these three to outrun a bear in this thick snow. The distance between them and the bear was getting closer. Liu Jichuan was only thirty meters away from the bear.

"Brother Chuan, lead the bear here!" Feng Yu gritted his teeth and pulled Wen Dongjun towards the traps area. If the bear was not caught by the traps, then at least one out of the three of them will have to die here. Of course, this person was most likely to be Liu Jichuan.

At that juncture, Liu Jichuan had no other choice. He did not even have time to load his gun. He hurriedly ran towards Feng Yu. If he had unluckily stepped on any traps, he would definitely be dead.

Shouldn't bears be hibernating at this time of the year? Why was this bear running about now? If the bear was just passing by, it shouldn't come towards us if we were hiding. This bear must be starving and came out of hibernation to look for food. Moreover, the bear was agitated by the gun shoot. When facing an enraged bear, even the most experienced hunter with a pack of hunting dogs will have to run.

Feng Yu and Wen Dongjun quickly loaded their guns and watched Liu Jichuan ran towards them with the bear following behind closely.

Liu Jichuan prayed hard to not step on any traps while he ran. With the heavy snow, he could not really see if there are any traps on the ground.

Snapped!

A trap triggered. Liu Jichuan fell to the ground. Fortunately for him, it was a small animal trap. He sat on the ground and tried to free his leg from the trap with both his hands. The bear was getting closer and closer. There were only less than ten meters between him and the bear.

Bang!

A gunshot. The bear took a step back, and there are bloodstains on its ear.

Roar ~ ~ ~

The bear became even more aggressive!

With his hands trembling, Feng Yu held onto his gun. Adding both his past and present lives, he had only shoot small birds.

Bang!

One more shot was fired. Some bloodstain appeared on the bear's mouth. Wen Dongjun had also hit the bear.

But the bear was not down yet. Instead, the bear increased its speed and rushed towards Liu Jichuan who was still on the ground.

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Chapter 4 – Returning home

Thank God. The bear stepped into a bigger trap which was meant for bears and fell to the ground, growling in pain.

Liu Jichuan broke free from the trap around his leg and quickly loaded his gun.

Crashed ~ ~

Even with the trap, the bear still tried to attack Liu Jichuan. But the trap was attached to a thick metal chain and the other end was tied to a tree. The length of the chain did not allow the bear to reach Liu Jichuan.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Three consecutive gunshots were heard. Feng Yu, Dongjun and Liu Jichuan each fired a shot. The bear was unable to dodge because of the close distance and all three shots hit the bear on its head.

The bear fell to the ground and twitched a few times. Blood slowly flow out and stained the snowy grounds.

Liu Jichuan quickly got up, reloaded his shotgun and slowly approached the bear.

Bang!

The bear twitched two more times and stop moving.

Liu Jichuan leaned on a tree and reloaded his shotgun. With shaking hands, he took out his pack of Black Antelopes Cigarettes and lit one cigarette.

Feng Yu and Wen Dongjun walked over, grabbed the cigarette pack and lit one cigarette each.

"Thanks." After smoking the cigarette, Liu Jichuan said.

"Ha ha ha, stop thanking us. Brother Chuan, we had hunted a bear and we can definitely sell it for a lot of money!" Wen Dongjun eyes shined when he thought of the envious look from other villagers when they returned back to the village.

Feng Yu was speechless towards Wen Dongjun's attitude. Feng Yu kept looking at Liu Jichuan. Liu Jichuan still had not released his griped on his loaded shotgun.

"Brother Chuan, Dongjun, let's have a deal. I will buy this bear from the both of you and in return, I will lend you my family's fifty-five horsepower tractor for ploughing and sowing. " Feng Yu said. He had suddenly thought of this idea. This way, he was able to erase Liu Jichuan's resentment towards Dongjun and also make some profits as start-up capital for his future investments.

He was not able to make much money using the tractor in the village but there would be lots of buyers in the city for this bear.

Although it was not a good time for investments now, there was a fantastic opportunity coming up. Initially, he thought he would have missed this opportunity but now, not only he was able to grasp this opportunity, his investment plan can be several years ahead of his initial schedule.

Liu Jichuan threw his shotgun on the floor and grab Feng Yu's hand excitedly. "Really? Will your dad agree to this? "

"If I promise my dad that I will be admitted to a prestigious high school in the city, he will definitely agree. Dongjun, how about you? You agree to this deal?"

Wen Dongjun said after thinking for a moment: "I will take that lynx and both of you have to tell others that I am the one who hunted it. Also, I am the one who hit the bear first."

"OK, deal. Let's hurry and make a sledge and go back to the village. This bear weight at least 100 to 150kg. It won't be easy to bring it back to the village." Feng Yu said. He was not interested in bragging.

Liu Jichuan checked the bear again. The bear's body had become cold. It was surely dead. Liu Jichuan also picked up the lynx. Feng Yu and Wen Dongjun used tree branches and gunny sacks to make a simple sledge. They will be the centre of attraction when they return to the village.

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"Old Wen, why is Dongjun not back yet? Could something bad happen to him? Tangjing asked anxiously.

"What can happen to him? He stole my shotgun. He must be hunting at the Duck Ditch. He should be back in half an hour."

As both of them two speaks, a neighbour ran into their house.

"Village leader, your hero is back!"

"Eh? Old Zhao, what hero?" Tangjing asked.

"The great hero from your house. Sister-in-law, your son hunted a big game this time. You know what he had caught? A bear. A big bear. He used a sledge to bring it back. Everyone is crowding around looking at the bear!" The neighbour said excitedly.

Wen Deguang and Tang Jing rushed out and did not even lock their door.

"Brother Jun, did you really shot this bear and lynx??" An eight-year-old child asked curiously.

"Of course, if it isn't for me, these two beasts would have escaped. I chased this bear for a few miles and kill it with one shot. Yeah, Jichuan and Feng Yu also helped too."

Wen Dongjun boasted of the sixth time with the kids. The first version was all three of them hunted the bear together. However, his story slowly changed to him discovering the bear and killing it with a few shots version. Every time he relates the hunt, his story will change to exaggerate his role in the hunt.

Sure enough, this child looks at him impressively!

Both Feng Yu and Liu Jichuan did not expose Wen Dongjun's lies. He was indeed brave but to say that he chases a bear for a few miles, no one will believed him. As long as someone who had hunted before will know that he was lying.

When Wen Dongjun began bragging his courageous exploits for the ninth time, someone pulled his ears.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch……. Who the hell …… Mom, Dad?" Wen Dongjun's voice trembled. He had stolen his father's shotgun for this hunt. Most likely he will be beaten to death by his father later when he gets home.

However, this beating was worth it. Who else in the village was able to hunt a big bear? Only the best hunter Wen Dongjun!

"Get your ass back home now! The rest of you, stop crowding around. It is getting dark. Hurry back home. " Wen Deguang, as the village's leader, had some authority and respect.

The crowd soon dispersed except for Feng Yu, Wen Dongjun, and Liu Jichuan's families. The three families helped to carry the bear corpse to Feng Yu's house which was the nearest.

"Uncle Feng, Feng Yu promised that during spring, after you are done with your ploughing, we can use the tractor. In exchange, the bear will belong to him and the lynx will go to Wen Dongjun. Village leader had the least land so he can use the tractor to plough the land before me. My family can plough last. But we will need to use the tractor longer." Liu Jichuan said.

All adults look at Feng Yu. Seeing his father about to get angry, he quickly walked up to his father and whispered something to his ear.

Feng Xingtai looked at Feng Yu and nodded his head towards Liu Jichuan's father. "Brother Liu, no problem. Leader, what do you think?"

"Ok. It's settled then. I will bring this lynx back first. Come to my place for a drink later. It's getting dark. We shall go back first." Wen Deguang carried the lynx and left with his wife and son.

Liu Laosi and Feng Xingtai continued discussing about the tractor for a while, and he left satisfied with his son. He did not expect his son would solve the family's greatest worry with a hunting trip. The wasteland he wanted to cultivate was more than a hundred acres. This year, his family would be out of poverty and next year, he should be able to afford to buy a small horse-power tractor.

After everyone left, Zhang Muhua started complaining to Feng Xingtai: " Why did you listen to your son's nonsense? Think about how much we can earn with the tractor if we plough the land for others. What can we do with this bear now? Eat it?"

"Mom, what if I can sell this bear in Bing city for 10,000 RMB?" Feng Yu said.

"How much?" Zhang Muhua asked again.

"10,000! Teacher Sun told me!" Feng Yu said confidently.

Although it was not long before China's reform and opening up, there were still not many households who had 10,000 RMB. For instance, Feng Yu's family was one of the "10,000 RMB" households. In the City, there were more rich people and foreigners.

Feng Yu had told his father that this bear was worth 10,000 RMB cash. Although, lending the tractor to others for land cultivation can also earn the same amount, but it was too tiring, and they can only collect the money in fall after the crops are sold. This sum of money can also earn some interest if kept in the bank.

"Son, you are so smart. Let your father sell the bear in the city tomorrow. He can also grab a set of new clothes for you and your sister on the way. " Zhang Muhua smiled happily when she heard that the bear was worth 10,000 RMB. Compared to lending the tractor to others, it was worth it, even if the bear was worth only 5,000 RMB.

Feng Xingtai glanced at his wife. Son got all the credit while I only get the blame. Who is the head of the family now?

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Chapter 5 – Selling the bear

On the morning of the New year's second day, Feng Xingtai along with Feng Yu loaded the bear onto a tractor cart which will be pulled by the fifty-five horse-power tractor. Feng Danying also tagged along as she says she wanted to meet up with a classmate in the city.

Feng Xingtai is not aware of anything but Feng Yu knew. He remembered his brother-in-law had already started dating his sister. However, he did not expect his sister to be so brave as to visit her boyfriend in the city.

The driving compartment of the tractor is not big. So, Feng Yu and his sister can only sit on the metal mudguard above the tires.

They reach the city after 3 hours. It was the second day of the new year. There are many people on the streets but no shops were open. They are not able to get any new clothes.

However, they are going to an international hotel which is open during this time.

"Hello, I am looking for Manager Yu." Feng Yu said.

"Young man, why are you looking for him?"

"I have a bear to sell to your manager Mr. Yu Chun Yuan. I had called up last night."

"Ah, are you Mr. Feng's son? Wait a minute, I will call our manager. "

After about two minutes, a middle-aged man in a suit and tie came out. Manager Yu is followed by two chefs dressed in white chef clothing. All three look at Feng Xingtai, making him nervous.

"Hello, Mr. Feng. Bring your bear over. I bought two chefs along to take a look at your bear. Don't worry. We will give you a reasonable price." Manager Yu said while shaking Feng Xingtai's hands passionately.

"The bear is in the tractor cart outside."

While they were speaking, sounds of people talking loudly were heard outside. Feng Yu rush out hurriedly. He is afraid that someone would damage the bear's hide or steal his bear away.

At the door, he saw two "Lao Mao Zi" (Soviets), looking at the bear. Fortunately, Feng Yu studied Russian in his previous life. Not only he is able to speak Russian, he has no problem reading and writing. He understands that they are amazed by the ferocious black bear. If they are able to buy the bear's hide back, they will certainly be basking in the limelight in front of their friends.

"Sir, I had hunted this bear with my friends. I intend to sell the bear's meat to the hotel but we do not intend to sell the bear's hide and bear's bile."

Kirilenko turned and looked at Feng Yu, surprised. This boy is only about fifteen or sixteen years old. How could he understand Russian? And he said that he hunted this black bear? Don't tell me he is from a legendary Chinese hunting family?

The marksmanship is too good. All the wounds are on the head and there is no other damage to other parts of the body. This boy is really a sharpshooter. I must buy this bear's hide back and tell everyone that I have hunted this bear in China.

"Friend, I am very interested in this bear hide. I just want the hide and I can give you a very high price for it." Kirilenko said seriously.

"How much? I've contacted a buyer and he is giving me a good price for it."

"How much is he offering? I will double what he offered!" Kirilenko said.

"He offered ten thousand dollars!"

Kirilenko considered for a moment, and said: "Ten thousand? Then I will have to offer twenty thousand? A bit expensive though, but no problem. I want this hide."

"I am talking about Ruble!" Feng Yu added. At the current exchange rate, 1 ruble is equivalent to 3,4 RMB.

Kirilenko frowned. This Chinese buy is greedy. Ruble is worth much more than RMB.

"Impossible. If it is 20,000 RMB, I can pay you immediately. I don't have anything more than that."

Kirilenko did not know that his reply to Feng Yu indicates that Kirilenko really wants the hide and is willing to accept the price of 20,000 rubles.

"It's a shame then. I am going to sell the hide to another foreigner from the Soviet Union too. He is willing to pay 10,000 rubles." Feng Yu said and turn around with no hesitation.

"I can also offer 10,000 rubles," Kirilenko said urgently.

"No, we agreed that you will pay double. 20,000 rubles. I can hire people to help you skin and treat the hide." Feng Yu replied.

At this time, Feng Xingtai and Yu Chun Yuan are looking at Feng Yu shocked. Feng Yu could actually converse to Soviets in Russian? But what are they talking about? They can't be discussing a deal to buy the bear, right?

Kirilenko discussed with his companion and nodded at Feng Yu: "Fine. But you have to act fast. I will be returning to Moscow in a few days time."

"No problem, we can sign a contract."

Kirilenko is convinced that Feng Yu is from a family of hunters and also often deal with foreigners. If not, how come he have thought of signing a contract. He also felt that Feng Yu is not only a splendid hunter but also very smart. Kirilenko does not know about the market price of the black bear hide, but he felt that he is paying more.

Feng Yu turned to Yu Chun Yuan said: "Manager Yu, I have sold the hide. My father will skin it and bring it away. We can discuss the price for the rest of the bear?"

Yu Chun Yuan seeing no objections from Feng Xingtai said to Feng Yu: "Initially, I wanted to buy the whole bear. But now, without the hide, I can't offer you a high price. The bear should not weigh 300 jin. I will still count it as 300 jin and offer you 1,500 RMB?"

"The price is too low even if the bear's paw and gall are not included. The bear, without the paw and gall, 3000 RMB, bear's paw 1,000 RMB each and the bear gall is 2,000 RMB. Total 9,000 RMB. Feng Yu calmly negotiate with Manager Yu.

"Mr. Feng, your son is not making any sense. He thought that we will just accept whatever price he offered? 1,000 RMB for a bear's paw? impossible! I will offer a total of 2,000 RMB for the whole bear, including bear's paw and gall. This price is already very high! " Manager Yu Looked at Feng Xingtai said.

Feng Xingtai is not stupid, but he is not as eloquent as his son. He shook his head and pointed at Feng Yu said: "He hunted the bear and studied more than me. He will negotiate with you. If both of you can't agree to a price, we will find someone else. "

"Someone else? In Bing City, other than our international hotel, who can offer such a high price? Mr. Feng, this bear will not be fresh if it is frozen for a long time. " Yu Chun Yuan proudly said.

"Manager Yu, do you think the two guests who just went in is willing to offer a high price for the bear's paws and gall? Also, with such a big bear, your restaurant is able to offer exotic dishes. I think the party leaders will be willing to dine here if they know about these dishes." Feng Yu said. He is not willing to lower the price as he felt that the bear is worth this price.

If it is a few years later, black bears can still be traded legally. But at that time, the bears are so rare that a bear can sell for hundreds of thousands. There are many rich people who are willing to pay to eat a bear dish. A cooked bear's paw dish is able to sell for 100,000!

"You… young man, but the price you want is a too high price. 1,000 RMB for a bear's paw? Do you know how much rice you can buy for 1,000 RMB? Your whole family can't even finish those rice in a year!"

"Well, they are coming out. If you are not interested, I will sell to them. They were asking about the price earlier but I told them that I promised to sell to you first and they gave up." Feng Yu said as he points to Kirilenko and his companion.

Yu Chunyuan gritted his teeth and said: "7,000 RMB for the bear without the hide. In addition, I will help you skin the hide for free."

Feng Yu smiled: "You must also treat the hide within a week. We can sign the contract now!"

PS1: Wildlife Protection Act, only starts at the end of 1988.

PS2: Contracts have existed since ancient times.

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Chapter 6 – Future brother-in-law

Feng Yu skillfully drafted two contracts. Both in Chinese and Russian. There is no computer to print the contract. This made him not used to it. Both parties to sign the contract happily. Feng Yu only provided a black bear worth about 10,000 RMB and through negotiations, exchange it for 20,000 rubles and 7,000 RMB. Even the skinning and treating of the hide is done by the international hotel.

Yu Chunyuan wanted to exchange the rubles with Feng Yu directly but was Feng Yu refused. In the late 1980s, China's foreign currency exchange rates might not be the official rate. He clearly remembers that his future brother-in-law has ways to change foreign currencies to RMB.

After Feng Yu left, Kirilenko's translator arrived. The translator learned that Kirilenko had bought a black bear's hide with 20,000 rubles and told him that he was cheated. The translator said that if Kirilenko wants, he is able to acquire a black bear hide with 5,000 RMB!

Kirilenko was furious. He is cheated by that Chinese kid. But he got over it quickly because the hide is obviously new will be convenient for him to boast. If he were to buy a bear hide which is a few years old, he can always get it back in Russia. Nonetheless, if he meets the boy again, he will teach him a lesson!

"Are you going to meet your classmates? Is your classmate male or female?" Feng Xingtai looked at his daughter and asked suspiciously.

"Dad, which girl will come and meet sister at this time of the year? I'm guessing that it's my sister's boyfriend. Just nice you are around. You can judge the boy's character and see through his lies with your years of experience." Feng Yu said, making his father very proud.

"Well, you're right. It is normal for your sister to find a boyfriend at her age. But his character must be good! Xiaoyu, can't tell that you actually studied hard in school.you are able to converse well with Russians and even drafts a contract in Russian. That look on Manager Yu's speechless face is priceless!"

"Of course! I am your son!" Feng Yu replied, making Feng Xingtai happier.

Earlier, his son had negotiated with the two Russians and the manager of the International hotel on the price of the bear, resulting in the bear being sold at a higher than expected price. More importantly, it was the way those people at International Hotel looked at them. The Feng family finally have someone outstanding!

Feng Xingtai tugged on the rope to start the tractor and the engine roared. Feng Yu silently shook his head, the tractor is still using the old rope pull to start the engine. One could dislocate the shoulders while pulling the rope.

Now with this money, he can guarantee that even if the family does not do farming, they will still become the richest family in the village next year!

Feng Xingtai drove his tractor with Feng Danying's directions for half an hour and he saw a lad standing by the roadside, wearing a thick cotton-padded jacket. In his hand, he is also carrying a military coat.

"Dad, stop the car, Li Shiqiang is there." Feng Danying tapped on her father's arm. Yesterday after Feng Yu made his phone call to the hotel, Danying also gave Li Shiqiang a phone call. Missing Li Shiqiang, Danying followed along to Bing city to see him.

"Danying, it's cold, put this coat on." "Seeing Feng Danying come out from the tractor, Li Shiqiang hurriedly ran over and used the army coat to cover Feng Danying."

"Cough!" Feng Xingtai cleared his throat loudly. He is happy that this boy knows brought his daughter a coat. But he was very unhappy to see him putting the coat on his daughter in front of him.

"Hi Uncle, my name is Li Shiqiang. I am a from Bing city. I returned here to work after demobilizing from the military last year. I work at the Post office nearby. You must be Xiao Yu. Your sister often tells me about you."

"Hi, Brother Li."

Feng Yu smiled, at the same time secretly shook his head. His father must be furious when he hears Li Shiqiang's sentence. By saying he heard a lot about Feng Yu from his sister, implies that they have been together for a long time. If Feng Xingtai did not come to Bing city to sell the bear, he could still be unaware of this relationship.

Sure enough, Feng Xingtai's face became a lot more serious. He scans Li Shiqiang from top to toe. Li Shiqiang is not tall. Only around 1.75 meters, but he looks very spirited. Working in a post office, a government servant. Not bad. But seeing his daughter behind his back left him very dissatisfied.

"Uncle, it's nearing noon. Come over to my place for lunch."

Feng Xingtai hesitated, to eat at his house. This means both parents meeting.

Feng Yu Seeing his father's hesitation and egged:"Dad, let's go. I happened to have some things I need to ask Brother Li."

Feng Yu thought of the big event happening this year which could double his money several times.

But for this to happen, he needs a very trustworthy person and there is someone that fits the bill here.

"Ok. But there is no need for lunch. We will just drink something and be on our way."

Seeing Li Shiqiang's parents waiting downstairs, Feng Xingtai felt flattered. He felt that this Lee family is not bad.

"Mr. Feng, let's go upstairs. This must be Danying and Xiaoyu. You both have inherited Mr. Feng's good looks." Lee's father said, praising the three of them in one sentence.

Feng Xingtai did not feel anything when Manager Yu of International Hotel address him as Mr. Feng. But now, Lee's father address him as Mr. Feng, he felt very respected and a smile appeared on his face.

On the stairs, Feng Xingtai still felt a bit uncomfortable. There are not a lot of buildings on their farm and village. Fortunately, there is a small shop downstairs and Feng Xingtai brought some canned food and malt drinks as gifts. It is not nice to visit someone's home empty-handed.

Once in the house, Feng Yu looked around. The house is not big. The usable area is more than 50 ping. It is even smaller than their farmhouse. At least their house at the farm still has a front yard and small garden.

Feng Xingtai chatted with Lee Fu happily. Mrs. Lee brews some tea, and serve them some melon seeds and sweets before going back into the kitchen to start cooking. Her son had brought his girlfriend and also his girlfriend's parent home for the first time. No matter what, she has to prepare lunch for the guests. Furthermore, it is the new year now.

The two fathers were happily chatting. Feng Yu pulled Li Shiqiang to one side.

"Brother Lee, you work at the post office?"

"Yes, did your sister tell you. You want to buy monkey stamps? I tell you, now the monkey stamps are worth almost 50 RMB per piece. It's not worth it. If you want other types of stamps, I am able to help you."

Lots of people had approached Li Shiqiang to help buy Monkey Stamps. But there is nothing he can do as the stamps are no longer in circulation.

"No, I want to ask about Treasury bonds. Are you able to help me buy Treasury bonds?"

Feng Yu just remembered Monkey stamps. Unfortunately, it is already too late. The golden age for stamp investment had passed. Even he invests now, the returns are not big.

In his last life, there is someone who made his first bucket of gold from Treasury bonds. He became a millionaire in one year, using only 20,000 RMB as his initial investment.

"Treasury bonds？ What do you want that for? The repayment time is long and cannot be exchanged for money. I worked in the Post office and was forced to buy dozens of dollar worth of treasury bonds. If you like, I can give you a 10-dollar Treasury bond as New Year money!"

For someone earning only 80 RMB a month, 10 dollars is a lot. But for his girlfriend, Li Shiqiang must be "willing" to give Feng Yu 10 RMB.

Feng Yu looked at Li Shiqiang's uneasy smile.

"Brother Li, I don't want your treasury bonds. I just want to buy some treasury bills, can you help? I want to buy the Treasury bills from your colleagues and friends. I can buy whatever you can find."

Li Shiqiang felt surprised. Is Danying's brother stupid? I already told him that Treasury bills are worthless yet he still wants to buy!

Translator notes: Treasury Bond is a debt security issued by a government to support government spending.

"Chinese government bonds were first issued in 1950 by the Ministry of Finance. The issuance was terminated in 1958, but resumed in 1981, primarily to address a shortfall in funding for national construction projects. The market remained quite small for many years but has rapidly grown into one of the world's largest government bond markets in recent years." (Bai, Fleming and Horan, 2013)

Bai, J., Fleming, M. and Horan, C. (2013). The Microstructure of China's Government Bond Market. SSRN Electronic Journal.

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Chapter 7 – Foreign currency exchange

Feng Yu didn't have the chance to clarify further as lunch is served. Feng Xingtai drank only a bottle of beer as he still has to drive. The drive back home will take about 3 to 4 hours.

Both families got along very well. If not for Feng Yu reminding his father, Feng Xingtai would have already discussed the details of the marriage with the in-laws.

Come on, Sister is only 19 years old and is still in school. Even if they were to get married, it should be after sister's graduation from the nursing school.

Feng Yu continue to pester Li Shiqiang during lunch. However, it is not about Treasury bonds. Feng Yu must first let Li Shiqiang believe that he has the ability to make money.

"What did you say? Uncle Feng got 20,000 rubles in his bag? Are you kidding me?"

Li Shiqiang jumped when he heard Feng Xingtai have 20,000 rubles in his bag. 20,000 rubles is a lot of money. It is enough to buy a few apartment like his house in Bing city.

Didn't Danying say that her family is just a "ten thousand dollars" household? How come they bring so much money along to Bing city?

"This is not a joke. Brother Li, you are working at the Post office. There must be a lot of people wanting to change RMB for rubles. But changing foreign currencies at the bank needs application. Not only it is troublesome, there is also a limit to how much currency they are able to exchange.

I heard that doing currency exchange privately can get a better rate compared to the bank."

Li Shiqiang looked at Feng Yu: "You want me to look for people who are willing to offer higher rates for foreign currencies?"

"Of course. You mean you can't do that? This is my father's idea but he felt embarrassed to ask you." Feng Xingtai still did not know that he had been sold by his son.

Since it is Danying's father's idea, then Li Shiqiang must do. Anyway, he works in the Post office and there are many people approaching him to find out if he is able to get foreign currency. Although 20,000 rubles is a large sum of money, he is confident that he is able to change it to RMB at a higher rate within 3 to 5 days.

"Well, leave it to me. I guarantee I can help you change your 20,000 rubles to RMB at a higher rate."

"Ok. My father will pass you the money later. Also, this is a test for you," Feng Yu said."

With so much trust in him, how can he disappoint his future father-in-law? He immediately promises Feng Yu that he will finish the job in three days!

Half an hour later, Feng Xingtai went out to warm up the tractor. In this era, there is no antifreeze. If the car is not warm up, it cannot start.

Li Shiqiang offered to help. Feng Yu also followed downstairs.

"Dad, I need to discuss something with you. Can I use the money first?" Feng Yu asked cautiously.

Feng Xingtai grabbed his bag with both hands and look at Feng Yu vigilantly: "What are you saying? You are still a little brat. You know how to use such a big sum of money? Besides, what do you need this money for?"

"Dad, my teacher told me that when people in the city want to travel, they need foreign currency. However, they are not able to exchange for a bigger amount. Do they will find people to exchange the currencies privately at higher rates." Brother Li works in the Post office and have his ways. If we let him exchange these 20,000 rubles, the rate will definitely be better than the bank." Feng Yu said. He is using him "making more money" technique again.

The negotiations that took place in the morning had shocked Feng Xingtai. He discovered that his son had become more capable after attending school. If it is possible to earn more money, he certainly wants to earn more.

"Post office also do foreign exchange? How much more would that be?"

"At least a few thousand. It is a few thousand RMB!" Feng Yu felt that his current tone, his looks is just like the way he persuades customers to invest when he started working as an investment broker in his previous life.

"A few thousand? Really so much? This ruble is good, so much more valuable than the RMB. Can Xiao Li change it for us? If his family knows about this, will they think that we are greedy and have a bad impression of your sister?" Feng Xingtai hesitates. Even though money is important, his daughter's happiness is much more important.

"Dad, it was Brother Li's initiative. I mentioned that we will be going to the bank to exchange the rubles and he offered to exchange for us. He also says that the bank exchanges rates are not good. Besides, Brother Li and Sister are together now. Uncle Li is even coming over to our house for a visit in a few days' time. Brother Li can bring the money with him when he visits."

Feng Xingtai hesitated for a long time, took out two thick, paper wrapped, stacks of rubles and ask Feng Yu to pass to Li Shiqiang.

Feng Yu took the rubles to Li Shiqiang: "Brother Li, if you are able to finish this task, your relationship with my Sister will be approved."

Li Shiqiang face turned red due to excitement. He kept the rubles and nodded. He is afraid that Feng Xingtai would change his mind.

The tractor is almost warmed up. Once again, Feng Xingtai took out the rope and started the engine. Li Shiqiang went upstairs to call Danying.

The Li family went downstairs to see them off. They even gave Feng Xingtai a lamb's leg and 10 RMB to Feng Yu.

Li Fucai noticed the two paper-wrapped blocks in his son's hands after the Feng family left.

"What are you holding?" Li Fucai asked.

"This is the money Uncle Feng got from selling the bear. It is all in foreign currency, rubles. He is asking me to help him exchange privately to RMB. This way, it is better than exchanging at the bank."

"Your uncle Feng really trusted you. Try to change it within these few days. We will bring it along when we go visit them. Also, how much rubles are there?" Father Li is very happy to learn that his future in-laws have so much trust in his son. This is a good thing."

"20,000!"

How much?" Father Li asked again.

"20,000."

"20,000 rubles? How big is that bear? 20,000 rubles is more than enough to buy our house. Being a farmer is more profitable than working in the city." Father Li exclaimed.

"So what, our son is Bing city resident and he still works at the Post office." Although Li's mother does not despise the Feng family, she still feels superior as they are living in the city.

"It's 20,000 rubles. According to the current exchange rate, it is about 80,000 RMB." Li Shiqiang added.

This time, Li's mother is unable to keep her cool and asked: "About 80,000 RMB? How many bears did they hunt? "

"Mom and Dad, take these money home first. I will go out for a while. There are a few people asking around for private currency exchange before the new year. I will go and ask them how much they want to exchange." Li Shiqiang said while handing over the paper warped, stacks of rubles to his mother.

Mother Li held on to the rubles tightly and pulled her husband along upstairs. She is very nervous as she had not seen such a big sum of money in her life before!

Li Shiqiang's job at the Post office gave him great convenience. In this era, Post office takes on many roles. As such, it gave people the impression that Li Shiqiang is very capable and is able to do tasks which others are not able to do.

For instance, there is a company's vice-president who is travelling to the Soviet Union for a business trip. He wanted to buy some souvenirs for his wife and children but the foreign currency assigned to him is too little. His wife's nephew, who is Li Shiqiang classmate, came to look for Li Shiqiang asking for help to exchange some foreign currency.

After an afternoon of negotiating, Li Shiqiang manages to exchange 8,000 rubles at 1 rubles to 4.5 yuan RMB. He even delivers the rubles personally to the company's vice-president house.

Three days later, Li Shiqiang finished exchanging all 20,000 rubles. A total of RMB 91,200. There are two times where the rubles are exchanged much higher than normal exchange rates.

Li Shiqiang is very excited. He had completed the task given to him, helped his girlfriend's family earn some money and let many people think that he is very capable. But the one thing that bothers him. Many people start to look for him to exchange RMB for Rubles but he does not have any more rubles.

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Chapter 8

BJ 212

On the 6th day of the New Year, the Li family arrived at Feng's house in their 212 Jeep (A model of Jeep from Beijing Jeep Corporation). Everyone from Feng's family came out to the courtyard to welcome them.

Li's family brought along two cartons of cigarettes, two bottles of wine, two boxes of tea leaves and two bags of red sausages. But Li Shiqiang's hands are holding on to a canvas tightly.

Zhang Muhua went into the kitchen with Feng Danying to cook, while Feng Xingtai accompanies the Mr and Mrs Li in the living room. Li Shiqiang, holding on to the canvas bag, entered a room with Feng Yu.

"Brother Li, you finished exchanging all the rubles?"

"Yes, 91,200 RMB. All here."

Feng Yu raise his brows a little. It is much more than he expected. It seems that many people in Bing city need foreign currency. This can make a lot of money if I am able to seize this opportunity.

"Thanks for your hard work, Brother Li. I think my father will be very satisfied. If I still have rubles, are you able to change it?"

"Sure. In fact, people are still asking me to change rubles for them but I have none. You still got ways to get rubles?" Li Shiqiang is very curious. It is not easy to get foreign currencies. He, himself is working at the Post office and his father, who is also working for the government, is not able to get foreign currencies. How can a farmer's boy, who is still going to school, have ways to get foreign currencies?

Feng Yu smiled and said: "International Hote!"

"International Hotel? International Hotel does have a lot of foreign guests, but how do you get in? Don't tell me you know the higher management in the hotel?"

"Go directly to the foreign guests to change. We will give them slightly higher rates prices and these, foreign guests will be willing to take advantage of the higher rates."

Li Shiqiang gave himself a face-palm. Why didn't he think of this? But to communicate directly with foreign guests, you need to understand the foreign language.

"Then I have to find an interpreter. It is not easy to find one."

Feng Yu waved his hands in Li Shiqiang's face and pointed to himself: "I can communicate in both Russian and English." He then speaks a few sentences in Russian and English.

Li Shiqiang's mouth open wide in shock: "You know two foreign languages?" Is he a genius? How old is Feng Yu and how did he learn these two foreign languages?

In this era, if one can understand a foreign language, he would have been worshipped by others. Let alone understand two. But in 2015, it is normal to see people well versed in two or more foreign languages. Feng Yu had ever met someone who is proficient in eight foreign languages!

"Ok, I will go to Bing city with you tonight. I am going to visit my teacher. Tomorrow I will pass you the rubles after I have to exchange it." Feng Yu said.

Li Shiqiang felt that Feng Yu, a 15-year-old boy, had the presence of a great leader. This future brother-in-law will certainly go far in the future because he is a genius who understands two foreign languages.

When they came back to the hall, everyone looked at them. A smile appears on Feng Yu's face, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Feng Xingtai is afraid that something might go wrong with the money. He did not tell his wife about this matter. He just told her that the bear was sold for 7,000 RMB. Although 7,000 RMB is lower than his wife's expectation, she is still happy. Especially when she heard that her daughter's boyfriend is from the city and work in the Post office.

Li Shiqiang's parents are afraid that Feng's family is not satisfied with the amount and think that they had kept some of the money. Even though they are not as rich as the Fengs, they would absolutely not do such things. Li Shiqiang's parents really like the well-behaved and sensible Feng Danying as their daughter-in-law. They cannot let their future in-laws look down on them.

According to the tradition of Feng's family, lunch is eight meat dishes. Among these dishes are pheasant, wild rabbits, and wild caught fish.

Although they are city people, the food in the city is not as good, compared to the countryside. Furthermore, their future in-laws are really nice people, so the Li family have an exceptionally good appetite.

Feng Yu approached his father when the latter was going to the toilet.

"Dad, the rubles is changed to RMB. A total of 91,200 RMB. At least 7,000 to 8,000 RMB more if we were to exchange it at the bank. Later today, I want to follow Brother Li back to Bing city. Firstly, I want to visit Teacher Sun. He is from Bing city. I should pay him a New year visit. Secondly, I want to use this money to change to rubles at the International Hotel. This way, we are able to earn a few thousand more when we change back to RMB."

Feng Yu thought that it would be very difficult to persuade his father and he never expects his father to agree so happily. Feng Xingtai said:" Ok. I will give you our family's saving passbook too. You can only do this one more time."

"Dad, rest assured. We are able to earn money this way for a period of time." Feng Yu said.

"You should be entering high school later this year. Our farm does not have a high school. The high schools in the county and district are just ordinary high schools. You should go to a good high school in the city so it will be easier for you to get into a good university."

The expenses in Bing city is much higher compared to the village. As such, Feng Yu needs to earn more money.

"Dad, you can rest assured that I will be admitted to the high school in Bing city and a good university in future."

Feng Yu is not confident with Physic and Chemistry college exams but for high school entry exams, it is a piece of cake. His math, Russian and Chinese will definitely give him high scores. He still has a school term to get used to it. He is not sure if he can enter the top high school in Bing city but he is confident that he is able to get a place in those normal high school in Bing city.

"Good. Don't follow my footsteps and be a farmer. Your sister should be graduating this year from nursing school. I will buy an apartment for her in Bing city and you can stay with her. She can take care of you."

He had checked the pricing of houses in Bing city. A unit like Li Shiqiang's house cost around 20,000 RMB. The Feng family now have more than 100,000 RMB! He can afford to buy at least 3 to 5 units.

Of course, Feng Yu's mother must not be aware of all these.

Around 2pm, the Li family prepare to leave. Feng Yu and his mother help to load some farm produce on the top of the car.

"Mom, I will go to Bing city with Brother Li today to visit Teacher Sun."

Malt Drinks

Zhang Zhanhua nodded: "Yes, you should. Mr. Sun is so good to you. But you did not prepare any gifts. Wait a moment. Mom will give you some money and you can buy some canned food, malt drinks or something for Teacher Sun."

Not only Feng's family, everyone on the farm respect Teacher Sun. He funded a lot of poor students and also gave up an opportunity to work in the city for these students. He is very well-known in the farm.

Feng Yu also respect him very much and really want to visit him.

"Mom, no need. Dad had given me money."

Knowing Feng Yu is going to Bing City with them, the Li family is very happy. Anyway, the 212 Jeep can seat 4 people. But the only thing that is puzzling the Li Shiqiang's parents is why is Feng Yu bringing the canvas bag along. What is happening?

In the jeep, Feng Yu explained that he will be changing some rubles and making some money out of the difference in exchange rates. If they have spare cash, they can also join in. Using 10,000 RMB to earn 1,000 RMB shouldn't be an issue.

Li's parents also want to earn some extra cash. Anyway, the money will be in their son's hands and when their son gets married, they need to spend a lot too.

Once back home, Li's parents also gave their savings passbook to his son and ask him to go and withdraw their savings from the bank tomorrow.

That night, Feng Yu shared a bed with Li Shiqiang. He slept soundly but the Li family did not sleep well.

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Chapter 9

Early next morning, they went to the bank and withdraw all their families' savings with the bank book and kept in a bag. A total of 143,600 RMB. Feng's family had a total of 112,800 RMB savings.

The two then drove to the International hotel. This timing is the time where the guests' traffic is at the peak.

When they reach, they saw three foreigners standing by the roadside waving for a taxi. Bing city is the first city in China to have the taxi. The development of the taxi industry here is the fastest and the best in China.

"Excuse me, are you waiting for a taxi?" Feng Yu approached them and asked in English.

A blond foreigner looks at Feng Yu curiously and looks at the jeep parked at a distant. He nodded and asked Feng Yu: "How much do you charge from here to the riverside?"

They had been conned by these types of private hire taxi before. A normal taxi will charge them 5 RMB but these private hire taxi will charge them 50 RMB for the same distance!

"10 dollars, but we only take RMB." Feng Yu replied.

"Why? I pay you in US dollars. 5 US dollars. You can exchange it for more than 10 RMB." The foreigner replied feeling puzzled. He had used USD here before and most shops are more than happy to accept USD. The only exceptions are those small roadside shops. Why did this young man refuse to accept USD?

"No, we just want RMB. You don't you have RMB? I can help you exchange your USD for RMB at a higher rate compared to the market." Feng Yu smiled slyly.

During this time, it is not easy or foreigners to exchange foreign currencies for RMB. Furthermore, Americans always think that USD is a global currency and can be accepted everywhere.

The blond foreigner sneered. This young man's real intention is to exchange foreign currencies and have no intention of renting the car out.

"How much RMB can you offer for 1 USD?" The blond foreigner asked.

Feng Yu replied: "3.8 RMB. It is higher than the market rate. The exchange rate is now about 3.7 RMB."

Blond foreigner: "No, 4 RMB!"

"Then this deal is off. There are many other guests at this hotel that needs to exchange currencies. I will not hold you back then. Goodbye." Feng Yu said.

"Wait a minute, how much can you change for us?" The blonde noticed that this kid is not easy to deal with and is most probably a veteran.

"How many USD do you have?" Feng Yu asked.

The three foreigners discussed for a minute and replied: "$5,000 USD!"

"No problem, please follow me to the jeep."

The deal went well and both sides were happy. The Americans felt that they had gotten a good deal. Using RMB in China is more worthwhile and can avoid being cheated. Also, the exchange rate Feng Yu offered is higher than the market. Feng Yu is also happy. There are many people that want to exchange RMB for USD.

Feng Yu asked Li Shiqiang: "You able to find people to exchange RMB for USD?"

"Of course! And I guarantee the rate will be more than 4 RMB!" Li Shiqiang replied. When he was exchanging the rubles, someone had approached him asking for USD.

Feng Yu continued to loiter around the entrance of International Hotel.

Feng Yu will approach anyone who wears a suit or looks like a rich man. He will ask them if they need any RMB or foreign currencies.

This continued till noon. Both of them had exchanged around 50,000 RMB in return for USD and ruble. Other than USD and Rubles, there is lesser demand for other foreign currencies.

They had lunch at a small noodle shop nearby and return to the International hotel.

Kirilenko had almost finished his work in Bing city and will be going back in two days' time. He intends to buy some China's products back as souvenirs for friends and family.

In China, foreigners are often cheated. For example, the price tag would just display a number "1". The foreigners will think that it is 1 RMB but it actually meant 10 cents. Also, when the foreigners pay in foreign currencies such as Rubles, the other party will just feign ignorance and treat these currencies as RMB.

Kirilenko had decided to look for the hotel manager to help him exchange some Rubles for RMB. The bank is too far and no one understands Russian there.

Isn't that the young man who sold him the black bear fur at a high price? Just nice. I wanted to teach him a lesson for lying to me!

Kirilenko walked over to Feng Yu angrily.

"Mr Kirilenko, we met again." Feng Yu smiled.

"Are you here to sell your prey? The last time, you sold me the bear hide for 20,000 rubles but I had asked around. The market price for bear hide is only 5,000 RMB. You are a liar!" Kirilenko said while holding on to Feng Yu's arm.

Feng Yu immediately explained: "There are many types of bear hide. The hide I sold you is an excellent quality hide. Those 5,000 RMB hides are substandard old fur with bullets and wormholes. You can go and ask around."

"Is that so? Then I might have misunderstood you. Have hunted Siberian tiger? I want high-quality tiger fur." Kirilenko said and loosened his grip. He had always wanted to buy tiger hide.

Siberian tiger

A rich man with low IQ! This is Feng Yu's impression of Kirilenko.

The only time he saw a Siberian tiger is at the zoo during his previous life.

"Sorry, tiger fur is not easy to get. But if you want other animals, such as mink or fox's fur, I can help you get."

Kirilenko disappointedly shook his head. If he is able to get tiger fur, then he can return to his country and boast to his friends. Who else can hunt a tiger and bear in a single trip!

Seems like his dream will not come true. But to successfully hunt a black bear, is enough for him to boast about the rest of his life.

Seeing Kirilenko is about to leave, Feng Yu hurriedly stopped him: "Mr Kirilenko, if I am not wrong, you still have a lot of rubles with you? I remembered that you are going back soon. Will you be buying some Chinese souvenirs? It will be more convenient and cheaper if you are using RMB. I can exchange your rubles for RMB for a small transaction fee."

When dealing with other guests, Feng Yu will offer higher exchange rates, but not for someone as rich as Kirilenko. Feng Yu have other ways to earn money from him.

Kirilenko raised his brows and replied calmly: "Transaction fees? There are no transaction fees if I go to the bank."

"Banks do have transaction fees and you still need to queue. Also, you can't exchange large amounts at the bank and there is no one who is able to speak in Russian there. Mr Kirilenko, don't you agree that it is more convenient to use RMB in China?" Feng Yu said.

From Kirilenko's reply, Feng Yu knew that Kirilenko wanted to exchange Rubles for RMB.

"How much can you exchange and how much is the transaction fees?" Kirilenko asked.

"The rate is 1 Ruble to 4 RMB. The extra is my transaction fees. I can exchange 20,000 rubles for you now. Anything more than 20,000 Rubles, will have to wait one or two days." Feng Yu replied. For someone who is able to buy a bear fur for 20,000 Rubles must be very rich. Feng Yu wondered what business does Kirilenko do.

Kirilenko looked at Feng Yu, who is not carrying any bags, and ask: "You can exchange 20,000 Rubles now?"

Feng Yu pointed to the Jeep not far away: "In the car." Seeing Feng Yu pointing over, Li Shiqiang hurriedly wave back.

"OK, I'll change 20,000 rubles. Wait a moment. I will go back to my room to get the money." Kirilenko said.

Feng Yu clenched his fist tightly. It seems that he is able to exchange all his money within the next hour.

The transaction went smoothly in the jeep and before getting off the jeep, Kirilenko asked Feng Yu where can he buy Chinese specialties. Feng Yu is ecstatic. Kirilenko is letting him earn more money!

Canned fruits

Feng Yu asked Li Shijiang in Chinese: "Brother Li, you know where to buy ham sausage, Jianlibao (a brand of healthy soft drink) and canned fruit?"

Jianlibao

In this era, these Chinese domestic products are very popular in the Soviet Union.

"I have a former comrade working in the supply and marketing cooperative. I heard that he have some goods which are not selling well. How much does this Russian want?" Li Shijiang replied.

Feng Yu whispered to Li Shiqiang: "Control your facial expressions and don't show any sign of happiness. Try have an expression like you are in a difficult position. He wants to use up all 80,000 RMB."

If not for Feng Yu, Li Shiqiang will certainly jump up excitedly. But now he has a troubled look on his face.

"Is it difficult to get these Chinese specialities?" Kirilenko asked embarrassedly. Looking at the troubled look on that driver's face, it must be hard to get these souvenirs.

Feng Yu replied: "No. We have the connections but we need his father's help. So, there will be some extra cost." he said."

"I understand. But I'm flying back to Moscow the day after tomorrow. So make it fast. These 1000 rubles is for you. Enough?" It is very common for people to give gifts in exchange for help.

"No problem!" Feng Yu said happily.

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Chapter 10

Li Shiqiang drove them directly to the cooperative to find his former comrade. Anyway, they had already exchanged a large sum of RMB for foreign currencies. Furthermore, Feng Yu said that this trip will let them earn a lot of money.

China cooperative

After meeting up with Li Shiqiang's former comrade, Feng Yu found out that the supply and marketing cooperative had a lot of stocks, especially canned food and ham.

Learning that Li Shiqiang had brought a big Soviet Union client to the cooperative, the manager came down personally. The manager is arrogant and impatient, especially after he learned that it is a teenager who will be negotiating with him.

The Manager said: "All these things are sold packaged together. Take it or leave it."

"Manager Su, it seems the deal is off. I believe I can get these goods elsewhere besides the cooperative."

The manager became anxious when he saw Feng Yu leaving with the foreigner. Feng Yu is right. Other than the cooperative, these goods are also available at the grocery shops. The Manager just wanted to sell off those unpopular products but he just found out that it is not easy to cheat this kid. This kid is not afraid of him.

"Wait, I will remove some products?" Manager Su said.

"No, we will choose the goods ourselves. Also, we traveled a long way here and you have to give us some free gifts. We are very busy. If you don't agree, we will go elsewhere."

Shops don't offer discounts in this era but they will give free gifts.

"OK. But have to buy more canned food." He has a lot of canned fruits left. People used to give canned fruits as gifts last year but now, they give malt drinks instead.

"No problem." Feng Yu said.

Feng Yu then explained to Kirilenko that because he is buying in large quantities, the manager needs to bring in the goods from other places. As such, these goods might be more expensive. However, the manager is willing to give him some gifts as compensations.

Kirilenko is happy. He knows that if he were to buy these goods himself, it will cost several times more. But now, these goods only cost a bit higher and even comes with free gifts.

Kirilenko had only wanted to buy canned fruits, ham, and Jian Li Bao initially. But now, he picked a few cartons of cigarettes, malt drinks, and sugar. He also emphasized that he wanted peony flower embroidered pillowcases as free gifts.

After some negotiations between Feng Yu and Manager Su, Manager Su agrees to give more pillowcases as free gifts. This is mainly because Kirilenko is purchasing 60,000 RMB worth of merchandise. Furthermore, he will be making a loss if these food products expire.

"Wait a minute, Manager Su. We are unable to bring these goods with us as we are only driving a small jeep. You need to deliver these goods to the Airport warehouse for us." Feng Yu said.

Manager Su is feeling troubled. Why is this kid so troublesome? I have already given him so much free gifts and yet he wants me to deliver these goods to the airport? The airport is quite a distance from Bing city.

While Feng Yu is negotiating with the manager in the office, Li Shiqiang is persuading Kirilenko to taste their local liquor. Of course, Li Shiqiang himself is not drinking as he still needs to drive.

Bai Jiu

So, Kirilenko finished a bottle of Bai Jiu (Chinese spirits) alone and got a bit tipsy.

Feng Yu appeared in front of Kirilenko and asked him in Russian: "Mr. Kirilenko, I have tallied all the goods. Do you want to check yourself?"

Kirilenko waved his hand. He is seeing double now, how can he check.

Feng Yu then asked: "Mr. Kirilenko, how are you going to send all these goods to the airport? I can help you get a truck to transport these goods to the airport cheaply."

Kirilenko nodded. Thinking to himself, this young man is very considerate and takes notes of such minor details. As someone for the Soviet Union, I must not take advantage of such nice person. In addition to the transportation cost, I will also give him a generous tip.

Manager Su took down Kirilenko's passport details and start loading the goods onto a truck to be sent to the airport's warehouse. Because Kirilenko is a foreigner, he can easily retrieve these goods and ship back to Russia.

Feng Yu instructed Manager Su to just leave the amount blank and only write the type and quantity of goods on the receipt. He explained that this is because this Russian will be claiming this amount as reimbursement from others back in Russia. Manager Su smiled knowingly.

After making payments, Feng Yu specially mentioned to Manager Su that it was Li Shiqiang's former comrade asked them to come here. It is up to Manager Su whether to reward him.

After passing the receipt to Kirilenko, Li Shiqiang sends Kirilenko back to international Hotel. Kirilenko wanted Feng Yu's contact details and Li Shiqiang left him a telegram address. If this Russian comes back again, then they are able to make some money.

On his way back to his room, Kirilenko stuffed his remaining Rubles to Feng Yu thanking him for his help. Feng Yu accepted it happily. If he had not help Kirilenko, Kirilenko might be spending 80,000 RMB and getting only 40,000 RMB worth of goods. With Feng Yu's help, at least helped Kirilenko got 60,000 RMB worth of goods and even helped him with the transportation.

"Xiaoyu, you really earned a lot on this trip." Li Shiqiang said after Kirilenko entered his hotel room.

"It's not me, it's us. We earned a total of 30,000 RMB. Each person 15,000 RMB." Feng Yu replied.

"No, no, no. all I did was to drive back and forth, and it was you who thought of this idea. I cannot take money." Li Shiqiang hurriedly waved his hand.

Feng Yu smiled: "Brother Li. You will be my brother-in-law in two years' time. Don't to be so calculative. Also, you are the one who told me that the supply and marketing cooperative have leftover goods. Furthermore, you need a sum of money to buy a house when you marry my elder sister."

Yes! I want to buy a big house. Li Shiqiang thought and said to Feng Yu: "Then I will only take 5,000 RMB."

"Whatever. Wait here, I need to continue looking foreigners who wanted to exchange currencies." Feng Yu said.

Originally, they had less than 10,000 RMB left. But because of Kirilenko, they earned another 20,000 RMB.

One hour later, the two men drove away. All their RMB had been replaced with Rubles and USD. In a few days' time, after all these currencies are exchanged, they will be looking at more than 10,000 RMB profit.

Li Shiqiang is smiling non-stop on the way home. Feng Yu is also very excited. The amount of money in his hands will soon exceed more than 13,000 RMB. In one years' time, he will turn this 13,000 RMB into 1.3 million!

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Chapter 11 – Treasury Bonds

It's only four o'clock in the afternoon, but it's getting dark. Fortunately, they are driving and Feng Yu is able to reach Teacher Sun's house before dinner time. Teacher Sun is very happy that Feng Yu could come and visit him.

To Teacher Sun, Feng Yu is usually a little quiet but he studied very hard. Only his grades for Russian and math are poor, and most likely will not be admitted into high schools in the city. But he should still be able to enter other high schools in the district.

After politely declining teacher Sun's dinner offer, Feng Yu returned to Li Shiqiang's house. After dinner, Li Shiqiang went out to look for those people who wanted foreign currencies. Feng Yu will only return to the farm in the afternoon. Who knows, they might be able to get more RMB to exchange for foreign currencies at International Hotel tomorrow morning.

It was about ten o'clock at night when Li Shiqiang came back. He had brought out some foreign currencies and return with more than 50,000 RMB.

"Brother Li, do you think it is easy to make money?" Feng Yu asked.

Li Shiqiang nodded: "You are smart unlike me. I did not study much and is not highly educated. If we continue doing this for a month, the amount we earn in a month will be more than my annual salary."

"There is a more profitable business. You interested?" Feng Yu asked.

"More profitable?" Li Shiqiang's breathing becomes more rapid.

"Treasury bonds!"

"Xiaoyu, you kept telling me about Treasury bonds. But I understand more about Treasury bonds than you. You can't make money out of Treasury bonds and these bills cannot be used as cash. You also have to wait till the maturity to get back your money." Li Shiqiang replied disappointingly."

Everyone working for the government was forced to buy Treasury bonds. They were promised that there will be interest for these bills in the future. But who knows what will happen in the future.

"Brother Li, don't you read the newspaper? Treasury bonds will be tradeable soon and it will be like commodities. Ten dollars' worth of Treasury bonds could turn into 11 dollars."

Li Shiqiang shook his head: "I still think changing foreign currency is more profitable."

Feng Yu said angrily: "You really think that it is so easy to earn from trading foreign currencies? This is illegal. Although there is no one catching us now, how long more can we earn doing this? Also, you don't know any foreign language. What are you going to do when I go back to the farm? Besides, the employees at the International hotel have noticed us. They will be chasing us away tomorrow if we are there again."

Li Shiqiang froze. This is so profitable and we can't do it anymore?

Seeing Li Shiqiang stop talking, Feng Yu continued: "Is the Treasury bill interest rates higher than the bank?"

"Yes, it's higher than fix deposits, but you can't withdraw it." Li Shiqiang replied.

"I told you that it will be tradeable soon. Think about this, if I offer you 9 RMB for your 10 RMB Treasury bonds now, will you sell it?" Feng Yu asked.

"Of course, I will sell the Treasury bill. I don't want to wait so long." Li Shiqiang replied.

"That's right. There are a lot of people that think the same way like you. That is when the price of the Treasury bill drops and 10 dollars will turn into nine dollars. But there will be people who have spare cash and wants to own Treasure bills but are no Treasure bills in the market. So, they will offer a higher price for it and the price of a 10 RMB Treasury bill will become 11 RMB." Feng Yu explained.

"Impossible. Who will be so stupid to spend 11 RMB for 10 RMB? The Treasury bill interest rates might not be so high." Li Shiqiang can never believe that anyone will offer such high prices for Treasury bonds?"

"That was just an example. But if it is 10.1 RMB? Do you think there will be people buying it?" Feng Yu asked.

"That's more like it, but there will really be people who want to buy it? And the government really will allow the trading of Treasury bonds?" Li Shiqiang asked.

"Teacher Sun told me. His student from capital gave him this internal information. When that happens, we will earn from the price difference. 10 RMB will become 11 RMB and 100,000 RMB will turn into 110,000!" His Teacher once again is used as a shield by Feng Yu.

Li Shiqiang eyes shine. 100,000 RMB become 110,000 RMB, this is really profitable. His salary is less than 100 RMB a month.

"Xiaoyu, then what am I supposed to do?" Li Shiqiang asked excitedly.

"Buy Treasury bonds! Buy from co-workers and friends. Offer them 9.5 RMB for 10 RMB Treasury bonds. Most of them are forced to buy these bills and they will be willing to exchange these bills for cash. Remember, Treasury bonds will be tradeable in two months' time. In the meantime, buy as many Treasury bonds as you can! No one will be willing to sell these bills two months later." Feng Yu said.

"You mean we are using all our money to buy Treasury bonds? We have over 100,000 RMB on hand now. What if the news is fake? Why not we just use 10,000 RMB first?" Li Shiqiang asked.

He dares not take the risk. If the news is fake, all their money will be held in these bills and unable to liquidate till several years later.

"Even you don't believe me, you should trust my teacher. What he said is definitely true. This foreign currency exchange method of making money is taught by him So just tell me, how much money did we make? If you are able to borrow money, you should borrow to buy more Treasury bonds!"

Feng Yu again Teacher Sun's name to convince Li Shiqiang.

Early the next morning, Li Shiqiang dropped Feng Yu at the International Hotel and left. He wants to exchange these foreign currencies as soon as possible.

Through word of mouth, many people now know that Li Shiqiang have the ability to get foreign currencies and they even take the initiative to find him.

Feng Yu continued to exchange foreign currency in front of International Hotel. With his persuasive skills, he exchanged more than 40,000 RMB for Rubles and USD.

Feng Yu is afraid that something bad might happen to him as he was alone and carrying so much cash, he stayed in front of International Hotel's main entrance. The doorman noticed him and reported him to the manager, Yu Chunyuan.

Just when Yu Chunyuan came out, he saw Feng Yu exchanging foreign currency for some foreign guests. He is very angry. The guests at International Hotel often approach him to exchange foreign currencies for RMB and then he will change these currencies with some government officials privately.

Yu Chunyuan grabbed Feng Yu's sleeve: "Who allowed you to exchange foreign currency with foreign guests here? I am going to get you arrested!"

Feng Yu smiled awkwardly: "Manager Yu, I am helping cousin change. His leader will be going aboard next month and wanted to get some foreign currency to buy some souvenirs back. I got enough and will leave now. I promise you I will not be back."

Yu Chunyuan looked at Feng Yu's bag. It seems full of cash. But Yu Chunyuan can only warn Feng Yu as he did not want to have a bad reputation for bullying children.

Yu Chunyuan warned Feng Yu: "I will let you off this time. If I ever see you harassing my guests again, I will call the police! You should go to the bank and make an application to exchange currency."

Feng Yu nodded and left. One hour later, Li Shiqiang came and pick him up. Knowing that they are not allowed to harass the foreign guests at the International Hotel, he felt very disappointed. This is an easy and fast way to make money.

"Brother Li, don't be demoralized. We can trade Treasury bonds for a year or two. After you have changed these foreign currencies to RMB, you can start to buy Treasury bonds. Once it is officially legalized to trade Treasury bonds, we will be rich! You won't disappoint my sister and my dad, are you?"

Li Shiqiang replied firmly: "I will not let them down! Starting tomorrow, I will start to collect Treasury bonds!"

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Chapter 12 – All the money is gone

Feng Xingtai eagerly looks at Feng Yu when came back and asked him when can he collect back all the money and how much did they make this time.

Feng Yu said: "Dad, all the money is used to buying Treasury bonds."

"What did you say? You use more than 100,000 RMB to buy Treasury bill? You this good-for-nothing son. Is Li Shiqiang the one who coax you into buying Treasury bonds?" Feng Xingtai asked angrily.

Feng Xingtai's blood rushed to his brain. What is he going to grow on the farm now? He raised his hand to slap Feng Yu but stopped.

Eh? There is no beating this time?

"Dad, this is all my idea and got nothing to do with Li Shiqiang. I heard from Teacher Sun that Treasury bonds will be allowed to trade on the open market soon. Imagine this. Brother Li uses 9.5 RMB to buy a 10 RMB Treasury bill and a 100 RMB Treasury bill can be brought to 95 RMB now. Once the Treasury bonds are allowed to trade openly, we can make tens of thousands of profit" Feng Yu explained.

Feng Xingtai sighed: "Son, Dad had neglected you. I didn't even know that you are so good with Russian and can even converse with Russians fluently. You and Li Shiqiang really did make money by trading foreign currencies. Now you are saying to buy Treasury bonds. Dad doesn't understand about all these but I will trust you."

"Dad, do you really believe me?" Feng Yu asked.

Feng Xingtai replied: "What else can I do? Even if I beat you up, can you get the money back? Xiao Li is a good man with a good family. Your elder sister also likes him a lot. If I were to go and get the money back from them, how would Xiao Li's family look at us? What is done, is done. We also survived in the past when we had no money."

"Dad, are we in need of money now?" Feng Yu asked cautiously.

"Your sister will be going to the hospital for her internship soon. You are going to start school as well. Spring is here soon and we need to prepare seeds, fertilizers, etc. Which of these don't need money? You this good-for-nothing. You will be the death of me." Feng Xingtai replied.

Feng Xingtai is getting angrier as he speaks.

"Dad, there's enough time. Treasury bonds will be allowed to start trading in April. It will not delay our purchase of seeds and fertilizers. As for my school fees, accommodation fees, etc, we can owe the school for two months. Nothing will happen. Sister shouldn't have anything to worry. Brother Li will certainly put aside some money and it should be enough for Sister to last two months."

"Things better turn out this way! We will keep this from your mother. If she knows about this, she will beat you to death. I will think of a way to get some money for both your sister and your school fees." Feng Xingtai said.

"Old Feng, Xiaoyu, what are you two whispering about in the room? Dinner is ready!" Feng's mother shouted.

"Ok. We are coming, mom." Feng Yu shouted back.

……

"Danying will be starting her internship in two days' time. Whether if she is able to get a job at the big hospital will depend on her performance. Old Feng, should we give Danying get some money and let her buy some gifts for her superiors?" Zhang Muhua said while eating.

"Mom, giving gifts to superiors is unethical. That hospital has a shortage of nurses. Definitely, I am able to work there after my internship." Danying shouted.

"I agree. Mom, it's not necessary to give gifts. It will be better if the hospital does not employ sister. I will build a hospital and let sister run it. It is better than being a nurse!" Feng Yu said while stuffing rice into his mouth.

Zhang Muhua knocked Feng Yu's head with chopsticks: "You are just like your father, only know how to brag. Build a hospital? Just look at our village's clinic. Do you know how much it costs? Do you know how many years Aunt Zhao worked in the clinic before she gets the chance to run it?"

Feng Yu curl his lip. It's only a hospital. In three years' time, he will be able to build a big hospital and let his sister run it. Then he will poach some experienced doctors and nurses from other hospitals and make them work for Sister!

"Old Feng, I'm talking to you." Zhang Muhua said.

"What? I also feel that there is no hurry. We can just send some gifts before her internship ends." Feng Xingtai said. He would also like to let her daughter send gifts but he does not have the money to do so now.

"What do you know? She can be posted to some better departments if we give the gifts now. According to Zhaojie from the clinic, some nurses often need to work night shifts and in the emergency room which can be very tiring. It's best to get posted to a less busy department like the dentistry." Zhang Muhua said.

Feng Danying also looked to her father. She did not want to work in the emergency room and do not want to work the night shifts.

Feng Xingtai looks at Feng Yu. All the money is gone. Your mother will be taking out the passbook in a while and this matter will be exposed!

"Cough, Mom, sis, both of you don't have to worry. Brother Li told me that he has the connections at the hospital. Sister will be posted to the orthopaedics and her job only requires her to pass some splint, bandages or something to the doctors. It is a very easy department as there are even lesser people at the orthopaedics compared to dentistry." Feng Yu lied.

Sigh. One lie after another. This evening must remember to give Brother Li a phone call and let him focus the acquisition of Treasury bonds at sister's internship Hospital. Hopefully, this will let them know someone who is able to let sister go through backdoors.

Zhang Muhua said: "Really? Can't tell this Xiao Li is so considerate."

Feng Yu immediately said: "Mom, Sister have good taste in man, just like you!"

With one sentence, everyone in the family smiled.

"Old Feng, my eldest sister family wants to borrow some money from us to buy a 55-horsepower tractor. They will return us the money in fall after the harvest." Zhang Muhua suddenly said.

Feng Xingtai asked: "How much does she need?"

"5,000 RMB." Zhang Muhua replied.

Feng Xingtai has a big headache now. If he has the money in his hands now, even if eldest sister needs 10,000 RMB, is not a problem. But now, his son and prospective son-in-law had invested all the money into Treasury bonds. How is he going to answer to his wife?

Feng Yu can tell his dad is about to sell him out. It will be better for Feng Yu to confess. If Aunt needs to borrow money, let them wait two months then.

"Mom, I need to tell you something?"

Zhang Muhua looked at her husband and son. Earlier these two had been making eye contacts with each other. It is obvious that they are hiding something from her!

"what happened?" Zhang Muhua asked.

"Can we let big aunt wait for one or two months? Anyway, even if they buy the tractor now, they can't use it now. Buying the tractor two months later will not delay the planting of farmland also." Feng Yu said.

Bang！

Zhang Muhua banged on the table: "What are the both of you hiding? Earlier both of you stopped me from giving your sister some money to buy gifts. Now, you are trying to stop me from lending money to my eldest sister. Could it be…?"

Zhang Muhua hurriedly puts down the chopsticks and ran to the room. After searching for a while, she discovered that the Passbook is missing. There are more than 20,000 RMB in it!

"Where's the money? Where did you two hide the passbook?" Zhang Muhua asked angrily. This father and son had spent their entire savings of 20,000 RMB!

Feng Yu tried to calm his mother down:"Mom, don't worry. The money is not missing. I just used it."

The Zhang Muhua froze for a moment, then jumps up and picked up the feather duster hanging from the wall: "You this good-for-nothing son. How dare you steal money from home. I will beat you to death!"

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Chapter 13 – Increase manpower

After a while, the Feng family sits down amicably again. Of course, this is at expense of Feng Yu's suffering. His body is covered with red bruises from the feather duster.

"I thought Xiao Li is not bad, but it seems that I am wrong! He is a grown up and yet he followed along with Xiao Yu's idea. What does Xiao Yu know about Treasury bonds? Making money from Treasury bonds? Tell me who else has ever made money with Treasury bonds? Even if one can make money from these bonds, it is also speculation!" Zhang Muhua scolded. She still did not get over it and continued to scold her son and Li Shiqiang.

"Mom, Shiqiang is also influenced by Xiao Yu and Xiao Yu also said told him that this was dad's idea. Shiqiang also had no choice but to go along with this." Feng Danying tried to explain.

"Go and call them now and get the money back!" Zhang Muhua said.

"Mom, just trust me. We can really make a huge profit out of this. Even Teacher Sun said so. Besides, this is not speculation. According to the newspaper, we have to develop a planned commodity economy and this is commodity economy." Feng Yu said.

Feng Yu said some investment jargons which his mother could not understand. His mother's anger died down after Feng Yu promised to call Li Shiqiang to keep at least 10,000 RMB immediately.

On the way to the village office phone, Feng Danying is still scolding Feng Yu: "How can you push everything to Shiqiang?"

"You are my sister and you are not even his wife yet. Why are you helping outsiders! As you can see, Mon and dad didn't get too angry because Brother Li is involved in this. Also, we can absolutely make money from this. Dad also needs a sum of money to buy you a house in Bing city." Feng Yu retorted.

"To sum it up, you are the scheming one and Shiqiang is an honest person who was con by you."

"Fine, fine. I am the worst. Don't forget it was because of me, you and Brother Li are able to meet the parents." Feng Yu muttered.

At village office, before the two pick up the phone, the phone rang. Just happened Li Shiqiang called up.

"Hello. Brother Li? You had just met my sister a few days ago and now you are missing her?" Feng Yu joked.

"Xiaoyu, actually I'm looking for you. I had just found out that the Treasury bond is more profitable than we expected!" Li Shiqiang said excitedly.

Eh? What does he mean? We can make money from Treasury bonds now?

Feng Yu had only considered the issue of trading Treasury bonds and forgot about the maturity value. There are many people holding on to 5 RMB and 10 RMB bonds. Some had already matured. Most of the bonds at that time are 5 years maturity bonds and there is a 4% annual interest. This means that when a 10 RMB Treasury bond matures, they would have 12 RMB.

Just like Li Shiqiang said before. When the Treasury bonds were issued, they met with a lot of resistance. The government then forced the workers in government agencies and businesses to buy these bonds.

Many people had even forgotten that they own Treasury bonds. When they heard that Li Shiqiang is acquiring Treasury bonds, they went back and look for their bonds. It is only then, some of them realized that their Treasury bonds had matured.

For these people, going to the bank for a 2 RMB return is troublesome. Over the years, wages had been raising. 2 RMB is not worth the trip to the bank.

Li Shiqiang was not very successful when he went door to door to buy Treasury bonds. He offered 9.5 RMB for 10 RMB Treasury bonds and most people refuse to sell their bonds to Li Shiqiang.

Occasionally Li Shiqiang will meet someone whose bonds had matured and can be redeemed for cash at the bank. Li Shiqiang would offer the original value for these bonds. He would offer 10 RMB for a 10 RMB Treasury bond. He is able to make a 2 RMB when he redeems at the bank.

But this way, these people can feel the pinch even more. The offer for a 10 RMB bond should at least be 11 RMB. Li Shiqiang thinks to himself, "Even if I use 11 RMB to buy a 10 RMB bond, I can still redeem it for 12 RMB when I go to the bank. If I use 110,000 RMB to acquire these bonds and bring it to the bank, I can get 120,000 RMB back!"

As such, he called Feng Yu to ask if it was fine this way. He feels that they don't need to wait for the Treasury bonds to be traded publicly. Feng Yu is shocked. He did not expect Li Shiqiang to be so smart and flexible. Of course, they can do this business!

In his past life, he had also heard that some people also do this. They went door-to-door to buy maturing Treasury bonds. For 10 RMB bonds, they would offer 11 RMB. They would just profit from extra interest. But this requires a lot of costs.

Feng Yu had not expected that there are people who did not go to the bank to redeem the matured Treasury bonds. was due, and no one knew to change it. There are some who knew that their bonds had matured but can't be bothered to go queue up at the bank. Their time is worth more than the measly 2 RMB returns.

"Brother Li, you are a genius! We can offer a higher price for those bonds that are maturing in three months. But not for those that mature more than three months! We will wait for the Treasury bonds to be traded openly and I guarantee that we can make thousands of dollars every day!"

"What? Make thousands every day? Isn't that at least 30,000 RMB a month and more than 300,000 RMB a year?" Li Shiqiang's hands began to tremble. To have 300,000 RM, he would have to save all his salary and not spend a single cent for the rest of his life.

In fact, 300,000 RMB is just Li Shiqiang's share. Feng Yu can earn at least a few million! But he will have to wait for cities to open up the trading of bonds. If it is only one city, there will not be a difference in the price of the market.

"Brother Li, how much bonds have you acquire today?" Feng Yu asked.

"Er ~ ~ Only around 1000RMB."

Feng Yu is speechless. One day can only acquire around 1000 RMB Treasury bonds? How long will it take to acquire 100,000?

"How come it is so little?" Feng Yu asked.

"No choice. It is all 50 RMB bonds. There are very few big denomination bonds. The weather is cold and I, alone have only a bicycle for transportation." Li Shiqiang replied.

Li Shiqiang had returned the Jeep and had been running around by bicycle.

"Brother Li, this is not like exchanging foreign currencies. You cannot do it alone. How much can you acquire if you are doing it alone? Do you have any trustworthy friends, who have time and energy? Ask them to help you acquire Treasury bonds. We pay them 100 RMB a month!" Feng Yu said.

Li Shiqiang felt the salary was too high: "100 RMB?" I am only earning slightly more than 80 RMB a month!"

"Brother Li, you also mentioned that you still have to work. Where can you find time do this? You can't be skipping work every day. Hire them to help you go door-to-door to acquire Treasury bonds. The rules are what we had discussed earlier. Higher price for those bonds that are maturing in three months' time, same price for those bonds that are maturing in less than a year and for bonds that are maturing more than a year later, we offer 95% of the bond value." Feng Yu said.

"Ok. There is a motor factory dormitory behind my house. There are many seventeen to eighteen years old teenagers there. These kids are jobless and all they did was to loiter around. I will let them collect these bonds. If the salary is 100 RMB, they will certainly take up the job." Li Shiqiang replied excitedly.

Li Shiqiang had started working for less than a year and his position is right at the bottom. He didn't expect that he can lead a team of people just by doing some small business.

"Ok, Brother Li. Ah, ah, ah ~ Sister, don't snatch the phone. I have not finished."

During that era, not many households have telephones. Most villages will have only one phone in the village office. If someone calls up, the office will announce using the village's P.A system.

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Chapter 14 – School

Feng Danying and Li Shiqiang whispered sweet nothings for five minutes and then Feng Danying passed the phone to Feng Yu, telling Feng Yu to get 10,000 RMB back.

Both of them had chatted for so long but didn't mention the 10,000 RMB? Feng Yu then asked Li Shiqiang to remit 10,000 RMB back. Although without this 10,000 RMB will let them earn lesser, but the impact is not big.

Hearing this, Li Shiqiang thought that there are risks. So, he also withdrew 5,000 RMB. In case something unexpected happens, he will not lose all his money.

Back home, Feng Yu told his parents that their savings had increased by a few thousand and Li Shiqiang will remit 10,000 RMB back. They are able to receive the money within three days and there should not be any delays for big Aunt to buy a tractor.

What about the rest of the money? The rest of the money, of course, is still with Li Shiqiang. This business makes more money than farming.

Feng Yu even tried to persuade his parents to stop farming. Just by trading Treasury bonds, they can make at least a few hundred thousand a year. Farming is too tiring and doesn't earn much.

But his parents refused. Firstly, Feng Yu is still attending the school in the village. Secondly, if this business fails, at least they still have land and the family will not go into poverty. Thirdly, they are used to the life here and does not want to move.

The beautiful picture painted by Feng Yu had slightly moved his parents. He told them that they are able to afford to a few houses at any location in Bing city, own a brand-new car soon. Even if this business fails, they will still own those Treasury bonds which will mature in few years' time.

Luckily, Feng Yu had been persuading clients to invest in his past life. Many people, especially farmers with little education, are willing to invest more if they believe that they are able to make a large sum of money. Feng Yu also saw his colleagues con some retirees to invest in highly risky investments. When these retirees lost money, his colleagues would just push the responsibility to these retirees. Feng Yu really despise such people.

Once they receive the 10,000 RMB, his mother immediately remit 5,000 RMB to big aunt and save the rest.

One week later, Feng Danying returns to Bing city. Li Shiqiang had already contacted her internship hospital. Deputy Dean of the hospital is his father's old comrade-in-arms and promised his father that his future daughter-in-law will definitely able to carry on working at the hospital after the internship.

Feng Danying had only brought 30 RMB with her to Bing city. If she needs money, she can just get from Li Shiqiang. Anyway, Li Shiqiang is holding on to almost all of Feng's family savings.

During this time, Feng Yu is grounded at home to study. Feng Xingtai had threatened Feng Yu that if he is unable to enter a high school in Bing city, he will break his legs! As such, Feng Yu stayed at home and did revision obediently. He had almost forgotten his physics, chemistry, and biology. Luckily for him, he is able to learn faster than a normal student.

Wen Dongjun had only come to look for him twice. This is because each time he visits, Feng Yu will start pestering him with physics questions.

Feng Yu's parents are very pleased with Feng Yu attitude. This child is working hard and his foreign language is also very good. He can definitely get a place in Bing City high school and university in the future.

After the Lunar New Year holidays, school begins.

Feng Yu lives on the farm. Although it is not too far from the town, it still takes him more than half an hour to reach on a bicycle. As his family is able to afford, he chose to live on campus.

On the first day of school, Feng Xingtai fire up his tractor. Today, 19 students from the village will go to school in town and they will be riding his tractor.

Everyone is carrying their beddings in sacks and each of them has a wooden luggage containing their clothes.

The schools, like government organizations, have a rest day once per week. The students can choose to stay in school or go home.

The tractor cart is full of people. There are many others who are going to town to run errands.

Every year, the villagers take turns to send people to and fro the town. This year is Feng Xingtai's turn. Feng Yu is very happy because he can sit in the driving area and not suffer in the cold like everyone else.

Of course, Wen Dongjun, as the leader's son and Feng Yu's good friend, also gets to sit in the driving compartment. It is more than -10 degrees Celsius now.

Less than 20 minutes, they reached and some passengers alighted.

Feng Xingtai then goes to the primary school first. Feng Yu and the rest of junior high school students, help those students whose parents did not come, carry their luggage to the dormitory.

Seeing his son so eager to help a small boy carry his luggage and spread the beddings, Feng Xingtai feels satisfied. "See, my son is helpful and fast, just like me." He thought to himself. But in reality, he does not do any housework at home. Everything is done by his wife.

Half an hour later, Feng Xingtai brought the junior high school students to their school.

These Junior High School parents did not accompany them. They are old enough to take care of themselves. They help each other unload their luggage and carry to the dormitory.

The dormitory is a three-story building. The third floor is reserved for females and the males stayed on the second floor. The teacher's dormitory is on the first floor.

Feng Xingtai carried the sacks of beddings and Feng Yu and Wen Dongjun only carry their own wooden luggage.

Looking at the other students struggling to move their luggage, Feng Yu felt relieved. Fortunately, this time it is his father's turn to send these students. His father is a great help.

There are eight students in a dormitory room. The students are separated according to their grade and class. So Feng Yu is assigned to the same dormitory with Wen Dongjun and Wen Dongjun sleeps on the lower bunk under Feng Yu.

Everyone in this dormitory is from the same class but are from 3 different villages.

Their village is the first to arrive but these two did not unpack their luggage. Once everyone arrives, they will have to clean up the dormitory.

After locking up the dormitory, they went to other dormitories to find other children.

There is nothing delicious at the school canteen. Feng Xingtai brought all the junior high school students from the same village out for lunch. Anyway, there are only seven of them.

They drove to a small restaurant and ordered a table full of dishes. The lunch cost less than 20 RMB.

Feng Xingtai left after paying the bill. Wen Dongjun, the little leader wiped his mouth and said: "Let's go to the video lounge later in the afternoon. Who is going?"

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Chapter 15 – Video Lounge

During this era, it is very boring at the dormitory. There were no mobile phones, internet cafes, and even television. Other than going to classes, the students will be hiding in their dorms playing poker.

Ever since a classmate told them that there is a video lounge near the school, watching videos at the video lounge became their favourite past time.

Old Chinese theatre

In Feng Yu's village, there is a movie theatre. But it opens only on special festive holidays and the films there were shown are all domestic films which are not popular. Instead, the theatre is used for events like town hall meetings and other functions.

Feng Yu had also gone to the theatre to watch several films before. But it was organized by the school. He clearly remembers a classic line from one of the films: Learn science, and you can travel around the world without fear!

If one really wants to watch a real movie, the video lounge is the place to go. There are a 17-inch colour TV and three to four rows of seats. The tickets cost around 10 cents RMB for three hours which is almost about two movies.

Feng Yu and his classmates had been to the video lounge several times before. It was during the weekends when the farms were busy with harvesting and they did not go home. Everyone supported Wen Dongjun's suggestion as they have just started school and everyone still have their pocket money.

Seeing the enthusiastic look on everyone's face, Feng Yu also decide to go along. This is the era of Hong Kong martial arts and crime films. Of course, the God of Gamblers series had also just began to become popular.

Many of the Hong Kong's classic old films are hard to find on the internet now. But in this era, you can find almost any title at the video lounge.

At the video lounge, almost 80% or more are Hong Kong films. The remaining are European and American, Southeast Asia and other regions films. There are also domestic films which no one watches.

The video lounge plays three movies during the day and two at night. Those movies shown at night are not suitable for children.

This is not the most profitable source of revenue for the video lounge. The most profitable is the rental of videotapes. With the improving living conditions, some households own video cassette player. Very few people choose to buy videotapes. After watching the videotape once, the videotape is basically useless. As such, people choose to rent it.

When Feng Yu and his friends entered the video lounge, the third movie is just beginning. It is a classic Hong Kong film, "A Better Tomorrow."

Everyone rushes to the front row after paying for the ticket. It is closer to the TV and they are able to see more clearly. The lounge owner sat at the door, reading a "Dragon Tiger Gate" comic. The owner had watched these movies at least dozens of times and he has absolutely no interest at all.

Feng Yu bought five cents worth of melon seeds and share with everyone else. Although he had watched this film several times, he is still enjoying it.

The door opened and a gust of cold wind entered the room. Feng Yu glanced over and three seventeen to eighteen teenagers entered.

"Fuck. The first day of school and we are made to do cleanings. I am not doing it. Let the others go and do the cleaning."

"Hahaha, let's get two bottles of wine to drink at night."

"Night? We will go out in a while to grab a bite. We can continue to watch the movies at night. Those movies screened at night are more interesting than this."

Those three chatted while paying. The video lounge owner tore a 1 cent sized homemade ticket with timings from a clip and let them in.

"You guys, go to the back row!" One of the 3 teenagers shouted.

Wen Dongjun raised his head, look at them and ignore them. They had come first why should they go to the back row.

"Fuck, I am talking to you little bastards! Are you all deaf?"

Wen Dongjun stood up: "We came first, why should we give up our seats? You all can choose to go sit at the back or go somewhere else!"

"Eh? How dare you talk to me like that? You are itching for a beating right?"

The video lounge boss looked up: "Don't make a fuss here. Keep quiet and watch the video, or you'll be kicked out."

Those who opened up video lounge in this era are mostly gangsters. Otherwise, if some troublemaker came, they are not able to chase them away.

"Brother Wang, don't stop me. I will teach this little bastard a lesson!"

"If you all want to fight, go outside. You all can't afford to pay if you damage the things in my shop." The video hall boss, Brother Wang, obviously knew these three boys and can't be bothered with them.

Feng Yu looked over. Shit. If a fight is to break out, they will be at a disadvantage. Even if there are seven of them, these three teenagers are older, bigger and fitter than them. It will not end well. But if they bow their head to these three boys, who knows how are these teenagers going to bully them.

Feng Yu looked at the age of these three boys and thought of what they said just now. He can confirm that these three teenagers are not working and most likely are from the farm vocational school!

Feng Yu thought of a way to deal with these three.

"My uncle is director Xu of the Vocational School academic office. The three of you are from the vocational school?" Feng Yu stands up and said with an attitude similar to the guy in the "My father is Li Gang" saga back in his previous life.

"Director Xu? Which director Xu?" One teenager asked. He is apparently a bit frighten but he is not sure if this boy is scaring him.

"Xu Lianflu, Director Xu. How many Director Xu do you have at Vocational School?" Feng Yu asked.

"Sorry, we do not know that you are Director Xu's nephew. These are all your classmates? It was a misunderstanding. We are just joking. Brother Wang, give us 10 bottles of soda."

The soda came and the three teenagers gave Feng Yu and his classmates a bottle each. The three teenagers then sit at the back quietly.

This director Xu will be transferred to the farm's High School as the headmaster two years later, so Feng Yu knew him. In this era, the tuition fee for Vocational School is not cheap, and Directors of the Academic office have the power to expel the students.

If the three of them had fought with the nephew of a Director of the academic office, even if they are not expelled, they would be given demerit points. They would lose the chance to work on any farms after graduation if they have any demerit points.

Feng Yu's other friends do not know Feng Yu so well but Wen Dongjun knew. Absolutely bullshit! But it was nice to scare these teenagers and they even treated them to a bottle of soda each.

After watching two films, Feng Yu they all stood up and prepared to go back to school. Everyone should have arrived at the dormitory. They can go back to the dormitory and play poker or chat about the interesting things that happened during the winter vacation.

"Brother, you are leaving? Let's go for a drink at the bar at night and we can return here to watch videos. My treat. The videos shown at night are more interesting." One of the teenagers said.

"No, we have to go back to school. There will be teachers checking the dormitory in the evenings." Feng Yu replied.

Although Feng Yu is interested to watch the videos shown at night, he will not watch at his current age. Moreover, watching with these teenagers. But Wen Dongjun is enticed by the offer. Boys at their age are interested in these videos but they don't have the opportunity to watch.

"Xiao Yu, let's stay and watch" Wen Dongjun plead.

Feng Yu hurriedly shook his head and whispered: "Let's go now. There will be many students from Vocational School at night and it will be easy for them to find out we are lying. They will surely kill us"

Wen Dongjun left reluctantly with Feng Yu. But on the way back to school, Wen Dongjun kept pleading with Feng Yu. They can go to other video lounge and they won't meet those teenagers again.

Feng Yu sighed. This impulsive youth.

"You guys! Stop right there!"

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Chapter 16 – The real Director Xu

Feng Yu turned back. It was those teenagers from the video lounge. Fuck! They saw through my lies.

"Run!" Feng Yu shouted.

All seven of them ran towards the school. Those three teenagers would not dare to touch them once they enter the school.

"Fuck, catch them! They deceived us!"

The three vocational school teenagers are chasing Feng Yu as they run desperately in front.

After Feng Yu left the video lounge, the three teenagers met with a few schoolmates and among them, there is really a relative of Director Xu. The three teenagers found out from this schoolmate that Director Xu only have two other brothers and do not have any sisters. If he has no sisters, how can he have a nephew?

Feng Yu and Wen Dongjun are able to run fast enough to escape but the other five are not as fast. They were caught after running for about 100 meters.

This trouble is started by Wen Dongjun and Feng Yu is the one who had tricked them. If the both of them escape by themselves, they won't be able to return to the farm and face their fellow villagers.

"Let go of them. I am the one you are looking for!" Wen Dongjun said. He is a quite loyal friend.

"Ok. I had not wanted to do anything to them but they had drunk my sodas."

"I will pay for those sodas!" Feng Yu said.

"Ok fine. But we can still afford to pay for those sodas. Since you are willing to compensate us, then give us 1 RMB for 1 bottle of soda. A total of 10 RMB. If not, don't blame us for letting our fist do the talking!" One of the teenagers said.

Shit. A big bottle of soda only cost five cents. They want 1 RMB for it? This is clearly extortion!

The other children certainly can't afford to give them 10 RMB but Feng Yu and Wen Dongjun have the money in their pockets.

"Let them go first, I will give you the money!" Said Feng Yu, biting his teeth.

"Yo, you are really rich. OK, they can go now. But we still want to go drinking later and we do not have enough money……" The teenager said.

From one look, these three teenagers knew that these two kids are from rich families. So, why not get more money from them since they are able to cough up 10 RMB without blinking.

"You're robbing us. You can go to jail for robbing!" Wen Dongjun shouted.

"Robbery Who saw that? Do you have proof? You all volunteered to compensate us." The teenager replied.

"Hahaha, I say they owe us this money. It is perfectly natural to pay their debts. You guys, empty your pockets now." Another teenager laughed.

These three teenagers intend to take every single cent from them!

Not far from them, a few junior high school students walked towards Feng Yu's direction. But once they saw Feng Yu and his friends were stopped by these Vocational School teenagers, those students turned and ran away.

These vocational School students are always smoking, drinking and fighting. If they get too close to them, they might get involved and get beaten!

When Feng Yu wanted to refuse, the three teenagers out folding knives from their pockets and waved them in front of his face.

"Hurry up, we still need to go for a drink. Do you want to bleed instead?" The teenagers asked.

Other than Feng Yu and Wen Dongjun, the other students took out their money from their pockets and pass it over. Some had handed over 1 RMB and some a few cents.

The teenagers waved their hands, the five of them hesitated for a while and ran off as fast as they can. Feng Yu also can't blame them. It is normal for children to be timid. Feng Yu is thinking of how to keep his money and get away from these teenagers.

Feng Yu is not sure if those five friends are going to ask for help from their teachers. The school is only a few hundred meters away. The teachers might still be able to save them if they rush over on a bicycle.

"You two, what are you waiting for? You want me to help you?" One teenager said."

"I am not giving you!" Wen Dongjun said.

Slap！

Before Wen Dongjun can finish his sentence, he received a slap on his face.

Feng Yu's eye twitched. The feeling of resentment grew deeper in his heart. Now, Feng Yu does not want to escape but instead, he is thinking of ways to teach these teenagers a lesson!

"You dare to hit me? My father is the leader of the sixth state farm!"

Slap！

Wen Dongjun received another slap on his face.

"Are you lying to me? Leader? Why don't you say your father is the officer? You two little brats, still trying to trick us? Gangzi, Dazhuang, check their pockets." The teenager shouted.

Feng Yu look apologetically at Wen Dongjun. He forgot that in this era, a village leader is not a low position and have some authority.

If Wen Dongjun had mentioned his father in the video lounge, they might have gotten away. But instead, Feng Yu lied to them and was exposed. Now, these teenagers do not believe Wen Dongjun.

"Stop. I will take out my money myself." Feng Yu suddenly changed his attitude and start panickily digging his pockets. As a result, he dropped all his money on the floor. A total of 17 to 18 RMB.

"You should have done so earlier. What about you? Hurry up." One teenager said and turned to Wen Dongjun.

Wen Dongjun looked at them with anger and took out his money unwillingly. Feng Yu looked at Wen Dongjun and thought to himself: "This expression is fantastic!"

Feng Yu suddenly sat on the ground and hold on to one of the teenager's leg, after the teenagers picked up the money. Feng Yu then started crying loudly: "How can Vocational School students bully us? How many times do I have to be rob by you?"

"What are you talking about? Taking money from you is giving you face. Let go of me!" The teenager said while trying to get Feng Yu off his leg.

Feng Yu used the teenager's leg movements and roll around on the ground, looking very pathetic.

"Giving them face by taking their money? Who taught you this!" A voice boomed from the back of the teenagers.

"Fuck. Who are you to meddle? Xu … Director Xu?" One teenager shouted.

The three teenagers were dumbfounded. When did Director Xu director appear? How come they did not notice him?

At this moment, they saw Feng Yu's eyes shining brightly. Feng Yu is still rolling about on the ground, crying loudly. But there was not a single tear.

Son of a bitch. This boy trick us again!

No wonder he had no hesitation when he took out his money. Also, the things he said, is directed to Director Xu. Shit. Now we have been caught red-handed. Must find a way to bluff our way through. The teenagers thought.

"Are you three from the motor car class? How many times have you all been doing this? Don't try to run?" Director Xu asked.

The teenagers gave up thinking of escaping. They have been identified and there is no way they can escape. If they anger Director Xu furthermore, they might be expelled and then will be killed when they return home!

"It's the first time. Really. This is the first time." The teenagers said.

"Nonsense! This is the fifth time I have been robbed. You can ask him how many times have been he been robbed?" Feng Yu shouted.

Wen Dongjun also understands the current situation. Now they have a backer. He pointed to his face and said: "See, they beat us so badly. Last year, they robbed me six times. This year, school just started and they are here to look for me again. Even I gave them my money, they still beat us."

Director Xu looked at Feng Yu and Wen Dongjun pathetic look with twitching eyes. He must really discipline these Vocational School students and make sure they will not do it again.

"Come over here. I am Xu Lianglu, Director Xu of the Academic Affairs Office. Don't be afraid and tell me everything. I will help you punish them!"

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Chapter 17 – Top student?

One hour later, Feng Yu and Wen Dongjun left the Vocational school's office with tens of RMB. This is also because of Feng Yu's magnanimous attitude. He is "willing to forgo" some of the money they robbed from him. Otherwise, according to the amount Feng Yu and Wen Dongjun said, they would be carrying at least a hundred RMB more each.

"Hahaha. Xiao Yu, you are so smart. How did you know that person is Director Xu, you have met him before?"

"I've seen him before from a distance. Consider those three teenagers unlucky. Director Xu will be giving them demerit points and they have to reflect and apologized in front of the whole school. Next time, these teenagers will be running from us when they see us."

"Yes. If they dare to bully us again, I will go to director Xu and they will certainly be expelled! Although they have demerit points, they still have the opportunity to enter the army. If they were expelled, they will have to spend their whole life farming! Those few slaps I return them, are really enjoyable. My hand now still hurt!" Wen Dongjun said excitedly.

Feng Yu insisted that they had been robbed. It was only after Director Xu pleaded for those teenagers and agree to Feng Yu's conditions, Feng Yu changed his statement. Feng Yu's condition is to return the beating they received to the teenagers. Feng Yu, mercilessly gave them three kicks and Wen Dongjun slapped them till their face turn red.

They happily return back to their school and return the money back to other five students. Feng Yu and Wen Dongjun only explain that Director Xu just happened to pass by and helped them.

At the dormitory, they played poker till light's out and carry on chatting about the interesting things that happened over the New Year holidays.

Before falling asleep, Feng Yu wonders if his brother-in-law's business is going smoothly. They will have to wait for one more month before they can reap the profits.

Early next morning, Feng Yu was waked up by Wen Dongjun. They have to go to the school canteen for breakfast. If they are late, there won't be any breakfast left for them. Feng Yu wondered: "Why school starts at 7 in the morning? Why can't school change to 9 to 5?"

Sitting in the classroom, Feng Yu watches the group of fifteen, sixteen classmates sitting straight with their hand placed properly on the desk. He wanted to laugh but someone grabbed his hands and place on his desk.

Li Na, who is sitting beside Feng Yu, is a study committee member. Not only she has to watch over Feng Yu's studies, she also has to make sure Feng Yu comply with school rules.

The first class is Russian. Feng Yu yawned. He can't help but want to sleep. The teacher's Russian is not considered good but is still not bad. However, it was very boring for Feng Yu. Besides, his Russian is better than the teacher.

"Feng Yu, Feng Yu. The teacher is calling you." Li Na poked Feng Yu, waking him up.

"Feng Yu, what's the matter with you? This is the first day of the new semester and you are not paying attention. Do you still want to go to high school?" The teacher asked.

Feng Yu replied: "Teacher, I already know what you just taught."

The rest of the students laughed. Although Feng Yu's studies are not bad, he is not considered a top student. How can he say he knows everything the teacher is teaching? Russian is not an easy language to pick up. Who dares to say that he has already mastered the language?

"Really? Then you translate this sentence for me." The teacher said.

"The great proletarian revolutionist Lenin said: morality can help mankind to reach a higher level so men would be free from the exploitation of labor." Feng Yu translated the sentence. Why are they writing these in textbooks?

The teacher looked at Feng Yu surprised. Did this kid prepare beforehand? He had yet to explain this sentence.

"You translate the next sentence," The Teacher said.

Feng Yu correctly translated the next five sentences. The teacher and the rest of his classmates were shocked. To the teacher's surprised, Feng Yu even crack a joke in Russian but, other than the teacher, no one else understands.

The students are all whispering among themselves. It seems that Feng Yu's Russian is more fluent than the teacher. What did he do during the holidays? How did he improve so much?

"Sit down. Even if you are good in Russian, you cannot be proud and cannot sleep in class." The teacher said.

After class, Wen Dongjun came up to Feng Yu: "Xiao Yu. I didn't realize that you are so good in Russian!"

"Actually, my Russian have also been so fluent but I just didn't want to show off before." Feng Yu said.

"Feng Yu, how do you read this word and what does it mean?" Li Na, not wanting to lose to Feng Yu, pointed to a Russian word to test him.

"трактор. It means tractor. If there is anything you don't understand, you can ask me." Feng Yu replied.

Li Na was originally is best in Russian in the class. Not only is she in the school committee, she is also the Russian class representative. Now, Feng Yu had overtaken her in Russian.

Looking at Li Na's angry look, Feng Yu smiled. Did I shatter this little girl's confidence? From her eyes, she is not accepting defeat.

The other students now think that Feng Yu must be studying during this winter vacation. If not, how can he improve so much? Only Wen Dongjun knows that Feng Yu did study. But Feng Yu only studied physics and chemistry. He had never seen Feng Yu picking up a Russian book.

The students now see Feng Yu as someone who is good in studies. Many of them have hints of envy and worship in their eyes. But not for the proud Li Na, She vowed to let Feng Yu knows who is better in studying in the upcoming exams.

That morning, Feng Yu easily to cope the Russian, Chinese, biology, and politics lessons. Russian is needless to say. Chinese, he is also far ahead compared to other students. The understanding of a 40 years' old is much better than those in the teens. It is only the classical Chinese gave Feng Yu a headache. If he were to encounter such questions in exams, he would give up.

As for politics, as long as you write good things about the government, nothing can go wrong.

Li Na's unwilling to lose confidence slowly turned into despair. Feng Yu's progress is too great. She can't catch up with him! She had been studying hard during the winter holiday. Why the gap is so big?

"Feng Yu, did you go for tuition during the winter vacation?" Li Na asked.

"Yes, Dongjun helped me." The Feng Yu nodded.

"Dongjun?" Li Na angrily turned her head away. Wen Dongjun's results are similar to Feng Yu. Only slight above average. How can he turn Feng Yu into a top student? Liar!

As the morning passed, all teachers know that Feng Yu had suddenly become a genius.

"Mr Sun, can't tell that Feng Yu of your class is really smart." One teacher said to Teacher Sun.

"Right. Why are there so many good students from your class? There are only mischievous students in my class and I wonder how many of them can enter high school." Another teacher said.

"I can tell that Feng Yu will take first place in his grade. Teacher Sun had uncovered another promising student." The teacher continued.

The teachers were all chatting and praising Feng Yu. Teacher Sun is confused. If not for Feng Yu visiting him in Bing city during the New Year, he doesn't really have any impression of Feng Yu.

But as the form teacher, he knows which student is better in the studies. Feng Yu can only be considered above average. He still needs to work hard if he wants to go to high school. How did he become a top student over the holidays?

Since everyone is praising his student, he gladly accepts.

In the afternoon, it is Teacher Sun's math lesson. In order to test what other teachers say is correct, Teacher Sun deliberately called Feng Yu to answer the question

Feng Yu is dumbfounded after seeing the question on the blackboard. He had learned higher math before and also practised on algebra problems during the winter vacation for a few days. There shouldn't be many questions that can baffle him. But he had forgotten that junior high school mathematics is divided into algebra and geometry. The question on the blackboard is now a geometric problem.

"I'm sorry, Teacher Sun. I don't know how to answer it." Feng Yu bowed his head. He can feel the surprised look of all his classmates.

Mr Sun frowned. This is a simple question. Then he called the Li Na to answer. Li Na easily answered the question and gave Feng Yu a proud look before sitting down.

Li Na thought to herself: "Didn't you study? Didn't all the teachers praise that you are smart? So, you also have questions that you do not know how to answer?"

The next three consecutive questions, Feng Yu is called up to answer. But he is unable to answer even a single question and Li Na got all the three questions correct easily. Every time before sitting down, Li Na would give Feng Yu a proud look and raise her chin higher.

The other students also began to whisper. Feng Yu also not so smart after all. I can even answer this problem!

The following class is physics. Feng Yu is called up again and he still can't answer any questions. Li Na did not wait for the teacher to call her, stands up and answered the questions. So Feng Yu is weak in physics too.

The same happened for chemistry class. Feng Yu is called up to answer questions and he got it all wrong.

The other students start to laugh at Feng Yu. Feng Yu had turned from being a top student in the morning to a last student in the afternoon.

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Chapter 18 – Rich man

"Look, that is Feng Yu from class two. He acted like he knows everything in the morning but in the afternoon, the cat is let out of the bag. I think he it is difficult for him to go to high school. Most likely he will be admitted to Vocational School." One student said.

"Really? This afternoon our class teacher still asks us to learn from Feng Yu. So, this Feng Yu is selective in his subject. If he failed his math and physics, which high school will not want him!" Someone replied.

After school, Feng Yu walked calmly from the classroom to the canteen, and then back to the dormitory. Along the way, there are many students pointing at him.

Feng Yu can't be bothered with them. He carried a small bag and slowly walked to the dormitory management teacher's door.

Knock, knock, knock!

"Mr. Xiong, I would like to use the phone."

"Use the phone? Is there any emergency? Remember to hang up after two rings and wait for the other party to call back. This way, it is cheaper."

Feng Yu smiled and did say nothing. He watched Mr. Xiong unlocked the wooden box, containing the telephone, and started dialing.

"Hello, Post Office. Who would you like to speak to?" Someone answered.

"I am looking for Li Shiqiang. My name is Feng Yu." Feng Yu replied.

Seeing Feng Yu's call got through, Mr. Xiong stared hard at him. The cost for answering phone calls is 20 cents per minute and the calling party cost 50 cents per minute. This kid's family is rich and allows him to spend money like this.

"Hello? Xiao Yu? Is this about the Treasury bonds? I tell you, this week alone, we had made a few thousand." Li Shiqiang said excitedly, trying to keep his voice down.

"Calm, Brother Li. It is only a few thousands. Wait for another two months and you will be earning tens of thousands. When that time comes, you won't be able to stop smiling."

Feng Yu said these casually but Mr. Xiong, who was sitting on a chair, pricked up his ears. "What? One month can earn up to 10,000 RMB? What are they doing that can let them earn so much? One-month earnings is equivalent to more than his 10 years' salary!"

What does the child's family do?

Feng Yu then continued: "That's good. Are those you hired trustworthily? Set a target on how much to acquire for each of them. If they are able to push the price down further, don't care. Let them keep the difference. It's March soon. Calculate their salaries and give them before the month ends."

"They only worked a few days in February and we have to pay them now? We can just pay them everything at end of March." Li Shiqiang felt that this is unnecessary. How can he pay them when they had not even worked for one month? Li Shiqiang replied.

Feng Yu shook his head. This Li Shiqiang can't think out of the box and just stick to the rules. This is a way to motivate the workers. How can Li Shiqiang be a leader in future?

"Brother Li, didn't I told you to promise them that their salaries will be paid out at the end of the month? If some of them had acquired a lot of bonds, give them 5 or 10 RMB as incentives. Although they had not worked for one month, it is still month end. We will give them their salaries now and they will be working harder next money. March is a critical month for us. We must change all our cash to Treasury bonds!" Feng Yu said.

"Ok. Then I will give them their salaries based on how many days they had worked at the end of the month." Li Shiqiang replied.

"Brother Li, don't forget to count the weekends. They also worked during the weekends. Also, give everyone an incentive of 5 RMB." Feng Yu reminded Li Shiqiang.

"It's fine to count the weekends but why are we giving them incentives?" Li Shiqiang asked.

"Brother Li, this is to keep them motivated. This way, they will be working harder and furthermore, their job is tiring." Feng Yu answered.

"That's true. Going door-to-door in the cold is indeed hard work. All right, I will listen to you. Oh yes, I bought a new coat for you and I had sent it to your school. You should be receiving it in two days' time." Li Shiqiang said.

"Thank you, Brother Li. Take care of my sister and don't let her work too hard. Let her know that good days are coming soon." Feng Yu replied.

The two chatted for a while. Basically, it was Feng Yu giving some instructions regarding some minor details and Li Shiqiang listened. After hanging up, Feng Yu smiled. This brother-in-law treats everyone so well. Must let him and his family have a good life!

"Teacher Xiong, how much is it?"

Teacher Xiong looked at the wall clock. Oh my god! This phone call actually lasted 16 minutes!

Fifty cents a minute, that will be 8 RMB. Does this kid have 8 RMB?

But if Teacher Xiong doesn't collect from Feng Yu, he will have to pay for Feng Yu at the end of the month. His little salary cannot afford to pay for Feng Yu. But it was all his own fault. If he had not been so engrossed in Feng Yu's conversations, he would have reminded Feng Yu.

"Child, didn't I told you to hang up after the phone rang and keep your conversation short? Why did you talk so long on the phone? It cost 8 RMB in total. You go back and inform your family?" Teacher Xiong said, with a sullen face.

8 RMB is not a small sum of money. If this child's family knows that he had spent so much for a phone call, will they give him the money?

Teacher Xiong never expect Feng Yu to just say "ok" and took out 10 RMB and pass to him.

"Teacher Xiong? Teacher Xiong? My change?" Feng Yu asked.

"Is this money for you to buy meal tickets? If you give me this money, what are you going to eat?" Teacher Xiong asked Feng Yu.

Feng Yu took out a stack of meal tickets from his pocket and showed to Teacher Xiong: "My meal tickets are all here. Should be enough for more than a month."

Teacher Xiong opened his mouth wide with astonishment. How rich is this child's family to give him so much spending money? This child is just wearing normal clothes and there is nothing special. How come he is spending money this way?

Teacher Xiong's expression suddenly became serious: "It is not right to steal from home!"

Feng Yu is getting frustrated. It is not a good thing for a teacher to be too responsible. Everything seems suspicious to him.

"Teacher, my parents gave me these monies to spend. We have a 55 horse-powered tractor and a 512 harvester (a machine to harvest soybeans, wheat, etc.). We had earned quite a lot." Feng Yu said with a "my family is fucking rich" expression.

Teacher Xiong sighed. So, his family is really from home. In this era, to own a 55 horse-powered tractor can already let one earn a lot of money and with a 512 harvester, it can bring in at least tens of thousands RMB.

"Ok. But you shouldn't be spending your money this way. Don't make such long phone calls. This is your change of 2 RMB and hurries back to your dorm." Teacher Xiong said.

Where the money comes from? Of course, it was from the three Vocational School students. Feng Yu had already spent the money brought from home on meal tickets.

Feng Yu took out some sweeten haw sheets (a type of preserved fruit snacks) and "Big White Rabbit" sweets from his pocket for Teacher Xiong and thanked him for his concern.

Teacher Xiong kept the snacks and sweets. He intends to take these home for his children.

Feng Yu did not return to the dormitory but went back to the classroom for self-revision. This era, self-revision in the evenings is voluntary. Most students who come for self-revision are those that are hardworking and wanted to be admitted into high schools. As for those who want to go to Vocational School will be playing poker in the dormitory, or making snowmen outside.

"Li Na, how do you do the question? Can you teach me?" Feng Yu asked.

Li Na glanced at Feng Yu: "Didn't you tell me that you are a genius in the morning? Didn't you know everything? Why are you still asking me?"

The little girl is having resentment over what happened in the morning. But Feng Yu still have a killer move. He took out his snacks and put it on the table.

"I am good with Russian but not the rest of the subjects. I will give you one big white rabbit sweet or one sweeten haw sheet for one question." he said with the attitude like those tyrants in films: "one piece of clothing for one stack of cash! I have nothing else except for money!"

Li Na looked at the big White Rabbit sweets and said unyieldingly: "You don't try to bribe me!"

Feng Yu laughed to himself: "I can clearly see you swallowing your saliva."

"How can this be bribery? This is friendship between classmates. You help me with questions which I don't know and I share my snacks with you. This is friendship." Feng Yu argued.

"Well, if that's the case, which question you do not understand? Bring it over, let me take a look."

Before looking at the question, Li Na took the wrappers off a big white rabbit sweet and pop it into her mouth, smiling happily.

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Chapter 19 – The news is out

Because of the snacks, Feng Yu is able to get Li Na teach him every day at noon and evenings. With his concentration, Feng Yu's improved by leaps and bounds.

As time passes, Li Na also volunteered to help him even when Feng Yu does not have snacks. When Li Na have snacks, she also shares with Feng Yu.

Teacher Sun is very surprised. The former Feng Yu is not someone who likes to study. How come Feng Yu changed so much recently and studying so desperately? Is he stimulated by something? Also, Feng Yu and Li Na are together every noon and evening. Are these two children dating?

As such, he had a talk with Feng Yu. One should study hard but studying too hard can have detrimental effects. But Feng Yu assured Teacher Sun that it is because he wanted to enter the high school in Bing city and he is working hard because of this goal. He also explains that he exercises to relax himself every day.

When Teacher Sun heard Feng Yu's explanation, he just reminded him to take care of himself. Since this child has his own ideas and goals, Teacher Sun is willing to let him try. Furthermore, he also felt that Feng Yu and Li Na are just studying together and nothing else.

The results for their monthly test is out. Feng Yu for full marks for Russian, language, and mathematics. His political studies' scores are not low too. He had also passed his biology, physics, and chemistry.

"Feng Yu, with your results you enter the district and county high schools. But if you can improve your sciences, you have the chance to be admitted to the high schools in the city!" Li Na looked at Feng Yu's results and she seems to be happier than Feng Yu.

"It's thanks to you for tutoring me every day. But I still can't compete with your grades."

Li Na raise her head upwards and said proudly: "Do you think you can surpass me with just working hard for a few days? But starting today, you have to help me with Russian. We are friends."

Feng Yu snapped his finger: "No problem!"

When the first-month test results are sent to the parents, Feng Xingtai is over the moon. The teacher said that his son has the chance to enter high school in the city.

But Feng Yu have a bad habit. He is spending too much money. Every week when he comes back, he would ask for money. The amount he spends in a week is more than what he used to spend in a month.

But Feng Yu told his father that Li Shiqiang had made tens of thousands RMB with Treasury Bonds this month alone. Compared to these, the money his son spends is peanuts!

For many nights, Feng Xingtai sighed emotionally. It was the right choice to send his son to school. Not only is he so good with his foreign languages, he still knows how to make money. His son is a genius! The Feng family have a genius!

……

"Brother Li, is there any news yet?" Feng Yu asked.

Since the beginning of April, Feng Yu had been calling Li Shiqiang every day. Did he remember wrongly? It is not this April?

What Feng Yu fear most is that his rebirth might have caused a butterfly effect and a lot of things might change. If the Treasury bonds are not allowed to trade, then he really doesn't know how to make money so fast and safe.

Feng Yu also does not know how to make those future inventions. In his past life, he only likes to play with mobile phones. But one does not need to know how to manufacture mobile phones to play with mobile phones.

If the butterfly effect really happens, then he can only follow Li Shiqiang's method to go door-to-door to collect some Treasury bonds and earn those errand money. How long will it take to make millions when can he start his big get rich plans?

"I haven't read today's newspaper yet as I had been busy all day. You wait a while and I will call you back in 10 minutes." Li Shiqiang replied.

Teacher Xiong had already gotten used to Feng Yu making calls every week. Someone from this kid's family is doing business in the city and making big money. But for the past three days, it is a bit unusual. Feng Yu is making calls every day.

"Feng Yu. Come and drink a glass of water. These few days you have been making calls every day. Did something happen at home?" Teacher Xiong asked.

"Thank you, Teacher Xiong. Nothing happened. It's only my brother-in-law's business." Feng Yu didn't want to explain much. It will be troublesome to explain and also, what they are doing is not illegal.

"Oh, it is normal for couples to quarrel. Even your parents can do nothing. Why are you worrying?" Teacher Xiong said.

Feng Yu: "……"

This Teacher Xiong's imagination is too vivid. It is hard to explain to him.

Ring, Ring, Ring ~ ~

Feng Yu grabbed the phone before Teacher Xiong.

"Is this Feng Yu?" Li Shiqiang asked.

"It's me, Brother Li." Feng Yu replied.

"There is news. Shen city will start trading next Monday followed. Bing city and other six cities will also start within the next 10 days. Treasury bonds can really be traded officially!" Li Shiqiang tried to speak softly but his excitement was too much to conceal.

"Brother Li, lower down your volume. I can hear you. Monday, you take a day off and go to Shen city to look at the price of the Treasury bonds. If the price is high, you can sell everything. But if it is at the face value, use all your money to buy everything."

"Xiao Yu, if the price at Shen city remains at face value, then would Bing city price rise?" Li Shiqiang is still worried Now he employs seven or eight young men to help him collect treasury bonds and he can earn a few thousand a month." Li Shiqiang asked

"Not necessarily. But there will surely be cities in the country where prices will rise. When that happens, we can just go to the city with the highest price to sell. What we need to do is just to ask around for the prices in every city." Feng Yu said.

"Rest assured. I have friends working in the bank. I will go and apply leave from my supervisor and will change my weekend shifts with my colleagues." Li Shiqiang told Feng Yu excitedly.

"Well, buy the tickets in advance and go on Sunday night. You can reach there on Monday morning. Once you reach, take a taxi. Taxis are not too expensive, fast and safe." Feng Yu reminded him.

"Xiao Yu, are you coming with me? I do not trust others and I am carrying a big bag of money. I'm afraid I will fall asleep and there are many pickpockets on the train!" Li Shiqiang said.

Li Shiqiang is scared. He will be carrying more than a hundred thousand RMB worth of cash and Treasury bonds. If it was stolen, he would surely commit suicide.

Feng Yu also knew that in this era, there are many pickpockets on the train. If the money and the Treasury bonds are lost, then Feng Yu's dream of having an economic empire would be postponed for a number of years.

"OK, then you buy two train tickets. I will go with you!" Feng Yu said.

After hanging up the phone, Feng Yu paid and ran out to the field. At the field, he is shouting and screaming out in joy!

The opportunity has finally come! Feng Yu can make a few thousands a day by trading Treasury Bonds. He can easily make a few hundred thousand and even millions!

That weekend, Feng Yu did not go home. He let Wen Dongjun pass a message to his parents that he will be staying back at school to study and he will only come home next week. He also told Teacher Sun that he has to visit a critically ill relative in Bing city and he will be back before Tuesday.

It was a bumpy two hours ride on the bus early in the morning before Feng Yu reached Bing city. Once alight, he saw Feng Danying waving at him.

"Sis, what are you doing here?" Feng Yu asked.

"If I don't come, how can you find your way? Brother Li have to work today and he asked me to pick you up. You can really trouble people. Now your Brother Li is earning a few thousand a month with the Treasury bond business, yet you are still troubling him." Feng Danying complained while helping Feng Yu carry his bag.

"Sister, you don't understand. You wait and see. We will make more than that in the future!" Feng Yu retorted.

"More than that? Just keep bragging. I heard from mom and Dad that you got good results recently at school. So, this time I will not tell our parents. Go and play in Shen city for a day and go back to school after that. If you can't make the grade for high school, I will not help you when mom and dad beat you to death!"

"Sister, let's have a bet. Next month, we can earn more than 50,000 RMB. You believe?" Feng Yu asked.

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Chapter 20 – The price rises

Feng Yu and his sister had lunch together. In the afternoon, they went to the bank to check the price of Treasury bonds in Bing city. The price of Treasury bonds is still selling at face value. 100 RMB for a 100 RMB bond!

After dinner, Feng Yu and Li Shiqiang boarded the train. Their bags are full of treasury bonds.

Feng Yu lets Li Shiqiang sleep first while he stand guard. When Feng Yu can't endure his sleepiness, he woke Li Shiqiang up and went to sleep.

As a result, Feng Yu slept till daybreak. Li Shiqiang, on the other hand, smoked for seven hours and didn't even drink a drop of water did not even go to the toilet.

"Brother Li, why don't you wake me up?" Feng Yu asked.

"Never mind. You can sleep a while more. Anyway, I can't sleep too." Li Shiqiang said with his two red eyes. There is 200,000 RMB worth of Treasury bonds in his bags. How can he fall asleep?

At eight o'clock in the morning, these two appear at ICBC (Industrial and Commercial Bank of China) main entrance. Seeing both of them are carrying a backpack each, the security guard kept looking at them.

"Comrade, do you buy treasury bonds here?" Feng Yu asked.

The bank staff look at Feng Yu surprised. Shen city is the country's first city to allow secondary trading of Treasury bonds. The banks have been informed in advance and are prepared for Treasury Bonds trading. However, they did not expect that their first customer is someone in his teens.

"Of course, we have received instruction to allow the trading of Treasury bonds." The bank staff replied.

"How much is the 100 RMB bond?" Feng Yu hastily asked.

The staff replied with a puzzled face: "100 RMB treasury bonds is of course 100 RMB."

Crash ~ ~ ~

Feng Yu seems to hear the sound of his own heartbreaking.

How is this possible? The price of Treasury bonds has not risen? Is it because this is the first city to allow trading of bonds so the price had not gone up yet?

"What about the 500, 1000 and 5,000?" The Feng Yu asked again.

"500 RMB for 500 RMB bonds, 1000 RMB for 1000 RMB bonds and we do not have 5,000 RMB bonds as of now." The bank staff replied.

Feng Yu felt that the bank staff is looking at his as if he is an idiot. Feng Yu sat down on the chair dejectedly. Did he remember wrongly? Or, is it because of his appearance and history has deviated from its original path?

"Xiao Yu, it's fine. Even if we can't make from selling to the bank, we can still earn from the interest. I had checked. Most of the bonds are maturing in two to three years' time." Li Shiqiang patted Feng Yu on his back, trying to comfort him.

"Brother Li, write down the telephone of this bank. Let's go to CCB (China Construction Bank)!" Feng Yu said.

Feng Yu is not willing to accept this. There must difference in the prices between banks. He does not believe that the prices are also so low at other banks.

But after going to China Construction Bank, the answer they got is exactly the same.

After taking down the bank's telephone number, they went to the next bank.

This year, China had begun to focus on the development of commercial banks. In addition to the "big four" banks (Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Bank of China, China Construction Bank and Agricultural Bank of China), other banks, such as Bank of Communications, China Merchants Bank, Everbright Bank, etc. had open branches in many cities.

Feng Yu went personally to every bank to find out how much is the price of the Treasury bonds.

But the price of bonds at the banks are the same. The bonds are trading at face value!

After coming out of the last bank, Feng Yu and Li Shiqiang sat on the steps. They felt tired and powerless.

"Brother Li, give me a cigarette." Feng Yu said.

"Forget it. Xiao Yu, let's go back. We had spent quite a lot on taxi today. Maybe the price will rise in future." Li Shiqiang comfort Feng Yu.

But Feng Yu seems zoned out. He kept thinking if he had remembered wrongly or history had changed. He can't remember when that guy in his past life began making money from trading bonds. He only remembers it was after all seven cities began trading.

Did he act too early? Is the demand for Treasury Bonds is still too low and result in the price not rising?

Just then, several people drove over to the bank.

"I'm telling you, it's better to buy Treasury bonds than savings in the bank. It is the same as a fixed deposit but with higher interest. Also, it is to support the nation-building." One man said.

"But didn't the Treasury bonds was sold out a few days ago? Did the government release more bonds?" Another man asked.

"No. Have you forgotten where my son works? According to the papers, Treasury bonds are allowed to trading. That is, if you are in need to use the money, you can take the Treasury bonds to the bank and sell to them. Very convenient. You think about this. Those that need money will come and sell their bonds and we can buy those bonds. Most importantly, you don't have to wait long and you can get five years of interest in a year or two!" The first man replied.

Feng Yu's eyes were following these people. These are the people who got the news and wants to buy treasury bills.

Since there are buyers, then the price of the bonds will fluctuate. If there is oversupply, the price will not change. But what if there is more demand?

"Brother Li, let's have lunch first and then come back!" Feng Yu said.

Li Shiqiang wanted to say something but sighed. "Why is he so stubborn? It is also normal for the school teacher to be wrong. With the lads he hired to collect the Treasury bills, they can still earn a lot in a month." Li Shiqiang thought to himself.

Li Shiqiang had no appetite but Feng Yu finished three big bowls of rice.

Li Shiqiang thought Feng Yu was joking just now. After lunch, Feng Yu really went back to the bank to inquire about the price. But the bonds are still trading at face value.

This time there was not a hint of disappointment in Feng Yu's eyes. It seems that his self-confidence is back.

They found a small shop with phone and Feng Yu made calls to several banks asking about the price of Treasury bonds.

"Xiao Yu, forget it. Let's go back." Li Shiqiang tried to persuade Feng Yu.

"Just a while more." Feng Yu replied.

Until the last one, Feng Yu still had not given up.

"Xiao Yu, we have gone to Bank of China twice today and the price of the bonds will certainly still be at face value." Li Shiqiang said.

Feng Yu shook his head and dialed the last number on the paper. The bank will be closing in one hour. Please rise. Please go up!

"Is the Treasury bonds' price up now?" How much is 100 RMB bonds worth?" Feng Yu asked.

Li Shiqiang sighed, went aside and lit a cigarette. After Feng Yu hangup, he will buy the tickets back to Bing city.

"How much? 100.2 RMB?" Feng Yu asked.

After hanging up the phone, Feng Yu pumped his fist in the air.

The price had gone up! It really went up!

It turned out he was right. The Treasury bonds had risen by several percentage points. It should be because it is the beginning now, so the price did not rise. After some time, the price will be much higher.

"Brother Li, go back to Bank of China!" Feng Yu said excitedly.

Bank of China is the first bank to adjust the price of Treasury bonds because there are many people buying and fewer people selling. The bank staff informed their higher management and they were told by their management to comply with the market. As such, they allow prices to rise up.

When Feng Yu took out his 200,000 RMB worth of the Treasury bonds, the bank staffs were stunned. The little boy had so much treasury bonds!

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Chapter 21 – The excited Li Shiqiang

On the surface, this transaction had earned less than 400 RMB. However, many of bonds are bought below the market value. They had actually earned close to 10,000RMB.

Unfortunately, with so much money on hand, this 10,000 RMB did not really surprise Li Shiqiang. This is the result of two months' worth of hard work and had used 200,000 RMB as capital. Worrying for so many hours on the train and earn less than 10,000 RMB is not really worth it. He would rather collect and redeem those maturing bonds. There is more money, less tiring and also closer to home.

Not to mention, this trip had cost quite a sum for the both of them. Li Shiqiang felt that there is no need for them to come again. If Feng Yu is able to get more foreign currencies, it would be better. Exchanging foreign currencies is more profitable.

There are fewer people on the train when they return. Feng Yu and Li Shiqiang are sitting in the lower bunk. In front of them is a roast chicken, peanuts, etc. but the both of them are not drinking.

"Brother Li, let me ask you. When you acquire Treasury bonds from people, are most of the bonds, 5 RMB, and 10 RMB bonds? But the Treasury bonds still have 50 RMB, 100 RMB, 500 RMB, 1000 RMB and 5,000 RMB. Why did you only receive five RMB and 10 RMB?" Feng Yu asked while tearing into a chicken leg.

"I am not sure too. It seems that there are lesser people willing to sell bigger face value bonds." Li Shiqiang said while throwing a peanut into his mouth.

"You guys are earning by running errands. The five-year interest for a 10 RMB bond is 2 RMB. You give them 1 RMB extra and they will sell it to you because they are lazy to go queue at the bank. But for 100 RMB bond, the interest is 20 RMB. Do you think they are still willing to sell the bond to you and forgo 10 RMB interest?" Feng Yu asked.

"Then I can also make 1 RMB out of it. For 100 RMB bonds, I can offer them 119 RMB." Li Shiqiang argued.

Feng Yu shook his head: "This is tying up capital you know? Cost, you understand? We should try to make full use of the money in our hands and let it circulate smoothly. For example, we can earn 1 RMB with 11 RMB and now you are trying to earn 1 RMB with 119 RMB. It may seem that you have acquired a large number of bonds but do you think our profits have gone up?"

Li Shiqiang scratched his head. It really seems to be the case. But according to what Feng Yu said, buying and selling bonds between these two places is also not reliable. For less than 400 RMB, he got to work so hard and still got to take leave from work. It is not cost-effective.

Feng Yu can tell that Li Shiqiang is having some doubts. He waved the paper with the bank's telephone numbers and said: "Bing city will start bond trading soon. When Bing city starts trading, you call these numbers and you will understand."

Once again, Feng Yu stand guard before midnight and Li Shiqiang takes the second half of the night. When Feng Yu wakes up, it was already time to get off.

Feng Yu did not take the bus back to his school. Li Shiqiang let him hitch a free ride with the Post office's car and Feng Yu safely reached the school before noon.

Back at school, Teacher Sun asked Feng Yu about his relative. Feng Yu just reply that his relative had recovered and so, he came back.

The next few days, Feng Yu just attends classes. After class, he would stay back in school and ask Li Na to help him with his studies. He, in return, help Li Na with Russian.

After one week, Bing city started to allow the trading of Treasury Bonds. Li Shiqiang remembered what Feng Yu said and dialed the Shen city's Bank of China number.

"Hello, how much is the price of the Treasury bonds now? How much did you say?" Li Shiqiang eyes opened wide and his breathing became fast.

He could not believe his ears and start calling all the numbers on the paper.

The price had risen up a lot!

Now in Shen city, the price for a 100 RMB Treasury bond had become 100.5 RMB. It is only a few days and the price had risen so much.

If he brings 200,000 RMB worth of Treasury bills there, he can make 1000 RMB per trip. This business is a lot easier and faster compared to him acquiring those small-denomination treasury bonds!

Li Shiqiang immediately takes leave from work and brought all the money to the nearby ICBC (Industrial and Commercial Bank of China). At the counter, Li Shiqiang said loudly: "I am here to buy Treasury bonds. I will buy whatever you have!"

"Young man, do you know how much Treasury bonds we have? 100,000 RMB bonds! How much do you want and how much can you buy?" The branch manager said. He really looks down on those who are arrogant because they have some money.

Li Shiqiang can't be bothered with the manager and said loudly: "Then I will buy all 100,000 RMB treasury bonds!"

"What did you say?" The manager jumped up due to the shock. He was holding a teacup and hot tea spilled onto his hand but he could not feel anything at all.

"I said I wanted it all." Li Shiqiang bangs on the counter and places his backpack on the counter.

Everybody turned and look at Li Shiqiang. This guy is carrying 100,000 RMB cash with him?

When Li Shiqiang took out ten bundles of hundred RMB notes, everyone in the bank is staring at him with mixed thoughts. Some envied, some are jealous and some are suspicious.

"Closed those counters and help to count these cash." The manager said.

This era, there are money counting machines in the banks but it is not very accurate. As such, most banks are still counting manually.

Long queues formed in front of other counters. At Li Shiqiang's counter, there are many bank staff busily counting the cash. Even the branch manager stayed there. He offered Li Shi Qiang a cigarette and lit for him.

"Young man, What are you working as?" The branch manager smiled and asked.

Li Shiqiang looks at him warily: "I am in leather goods business. I had made some money and wanted to support the country. That's why I am buying these Treasury bonds."

To make money from leather goods, one has to go to Southern China. This young man must have just come back from the south. The branch manager looked at Li Shiqiang carefully and thought to himself: "This young man really has good luck."

10 minutes later, the counting of the cash was completed. Li Shiqiang also checks the Treasury bonds and kept them in his backpack.

He had brought 200,000 RMB with him. He had only bought 100,000 RMB of bonds here. He needs to find another bank to buy some more bonds.

He went to another bank and once again Li Shiqiang is the centre of attraction and the object of envy and jealousy!

Li Shiqiang took the night train to Shen city alone. He remembered Feng Yu's instruction to get an upper bunk ticket, as it is harder for things to be stolen from the upper bunk.

Although there are very few people on the carriage, Li Shiqiang tried to endure the sleepiness but in the middle of the night, he fell asleep.

He was startled when the conductor woke him up. Seeing his bag is still in his arms, he quickly checked the bag, He breathed a sigh of relief at the sight his Treasury bonds.

Once Li Shiqiang sold all 200,000 RMB Treasury bonds, he bought a few buns and rushed back to the train station. He immediately boards the return train back. Not stopping for even a minute.

It was already evening when he reached Bing city. At the railway station, Li Shiqiang called Feng Yu at his school. After 10 minutes, Feng Yu called back. Li Shiqiang shouted excitedly: "Xiao Yu, 100 RMB had become 100.50 RMB. This trip I had earned almost 900 RMB. We are going to be rich!"

Feng Yu replied in a relaxed voice: "Calm down, Brother Li. These are just small amounts. In future, there will be more to come!"

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Chapter 22 - Li Shiqiang is quitting

When Feng Yu and Li Na were studying hard at school, a storm is brewing in Li Shiqiang's home.

"What did you say? You want to quit? You brat! Do you know how hard I beg the Post office manager for you to enter? I had to give gifts and treat them to dinners and now you want to resign?" Li Shiqiang's father scolded. He really wanted to give Li Shiqiang one tight slap.

"Dad, do you know how much money I've made in the past few months? Tens of thousands! How much am I getting a month at the Post office? Not even a hundred RMB. I am earning a few years' salaries in a month. Why should I carry on going to work? All I did was to take a few days off work and the leader scolded me in front of everyone!" Li Shiqiang said.

"You only took a few days off work? Don't think I don't know that you only attended four days of work last month. Which leader can tolerate for so long? If it is not for me, you would be fired long ago!" Li Shiqiang's father said.

"Then fire me. I don't want to work there anyway. There is no future doing those mundane tasks every day!" Li Shiqiang shouted.

"Shiqiang, how can you say this? What's wrong with the job? The work is not tiring and also stable. In the future, the government will assign houses too." Li Shiqiang's mother also tried to persuade him.

"Mom, because of those houses? We can afford it now. We can afford any houses anywhere in the country, including the capital!" Li Shiqiang said.

"Are you trying to rebel? You don't even want to listen to me?" Li Shiqiang's father asked.

"Dad, Xiao Yu said people need to be forward-looking. We got to see the potential developments of what we are doing. Many people might be envied of my job at the Post office now. But if we are able to buy a big house and a car, more people will be envied of us. It will be more meaningful that way!" Li Shiqiang replied.

"Rubbish! I know what you have been doing. You are going to Shen city to sell Treasury Bonds every day. You are just speculating!"

"What I'm doing is just normal tradings. Xiao Yu said this is in accordance to the state's regulations. We are allowed to buy and sell Treasury bonds freely and we don't even need to be taxed from this. You remembered Uncle Zhao's son Chuanxi? He bought a big colored television last year and you were telling me how capable is he. Now, we can also afford one. We can afford an even bigger and better, imported color TV!" Li Shiqiang said.

Li Shiqiang kept saying Feng Yu said this and Feng Yu said that. The veins on Li Shiqiang's father is about to burst. Someone in his twenties listening to a teenager?

This trouble soon spread to the Feng family. Just happened Feng Xingtai had just finished the sowing of their land. He went to Feng Yu's school and brought him to Bing city. He had heard from his future in-laws that Feng Yu had instigated Li Shiqiang to resign from his iron rice bowl job.

"Dad, I didn't have anything to do with this matter. I really didn't encourage him to resign." Feng Yu said weakly.

Of course, Li Shiqiang was scolded by his leaders because he had kept taking leave from work. But it was also Feng Yu's fault as he was the one who asked Li Shiqiang to keep traveling to and fro from Shen city. Feng Yu, however, is not willing to be the scapegoat and he will never admit it was his fault.

"Shut up and apologize to your Uncle Li when we reach there. Your uncle Li is a leader. Didn't you see that he can drive a car and during holidays, many people have to give him gifts? If your Brother Li followed his footsteps, he can also be a leader in future." Feng Xingtai said.

Feng Yu replied: "What's so good about being a leader? Uncle Li is only a deputy chief. Car? We can also afford to buy one now. During holidays, Uncle Li also had to give gifts to his superiors. You look at Brother Li now. He is earning more than his last year salary in a month now. This is what I call a winner!"

Feng Yu stopped trying to persuade his father after seeing his father's angry stare at him. Anyway, he had accumulated enough funds. So, he can let Brother Li stay low for a while. With the funds, Feng Yu is also able to earn more himself.

Everyone is present at Li Shiqiang's home. Not only the Li family, Feng Danying is also there. Everyone sat there silently. But see Feng Xingtai came in, Li Shiqiang's parents still stand up to welcome him.

But after Feng Xingtai sat down, the room became silent again. Feng Xingtai stared at Feng Yu.

Feng Yu is feeling helpless. His thinking is more than twenties years ahead of everyone else. However, no one can understand his genius thoughts.

Slapped！

Feng Xingtai had mercilessly slapped the back of Feng Yu's head. Everyone is waiting for this kid to apologize and yet he is still sitting there daydreaming!

"Boy, don't you know your sister's happiness is going to be ruined in your hand? If Li Shiqiang is going to resign because of your instigation, how can his family agree to your sister's relationship with Li Shiqiang?" Feng Xingtai thought.

Feng Yu sad look at the father stood up and said: "Uncle Li, Auntie Li, it is all my fault. I shouldn't have asked Brother Li to join me doing this business. Brother Li, you should go back to work. You should be able to afford a car and a house if you spend your life working hard."

At first, Feng Xingtai thought that his son is apologizing properly. But why is it he felt that something is not right.

"Besides, Brother Li, you had also made about 10,000 RMB from the money you took from home. These should be enough. It is more than what you will get after working at the Post office for ten years. My teacher said one should be contented with what they have. It is not our business if other people can earn a lot of money. When they live in big houses and watched big color TV, we can still live in small houses and watch black and white television." Feng Yu continued.

"When you and my sister have children, let him study hard. In the future, he can also work at the Post office. Even though the salary is little, but the work is relaxing. When other parents drive their kids to school, we can use bicycles to send them to school. Men should not be courageous and strive to be successful. We should be just working hard quietly towards "the four modernizations" (modernization of agriculture, industry, national defense and science, and technology). Let the others do those glory stuff." Feng Yu said.

Feng Yu is used to doing brainwashing and persuading work, otherwise, how is he able to get so many investment customers. He is confident to change the minds of anyone in this room within five minutes of talking.

Li Shiqiang's parents frowned and thought to themselves: "Yes, what future will Shiqiang have if he carries on working at the Post office? If he really has children in future, it will just be like what Xiao Yu said. Other people are sending their children to school by car, his son is still riding bicycles to send his kids to school."

This is the first time his son had his own ideas. Is it really fine to kill his ideas? If he is to go back and work at the Post office, can he work at ease?

Li Shiqiang's father suddenly asked: "Shiqiang, what do you think?"

Li Shiqiang heard his father asking and he raised his head: "Dad, I had thought about this carefully. I want to earn money. Earn a lot of money and let you and mom have a good life. I will work hard and not let Feng Danying suffered. Didn't the great one said: "We must develop a socialist economy and allow some to get rich first." Why can't I be one of those, who gets rich first?"

Li Shiqiang's father looked at his son, and the in-laws, and finally sighed: "Ok, I will talk to your leader to approve a one year no pay leave for you. If you can't make it, then you go back to work at the Post office and don't think so much. If you really can make it, then you can quit your job at the Post office."

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Chapter 23 - News from Brother Ki

With Li Shiqiang's father giving in, the Li family's storm is finally over. Feng Yu knew very well that Li Shiqiang will never go back and work at the Post office.

Feng Xingtai grabbed Feng Yu by his ears and brought him back to school. He promised Feng Yu a beating if he is unable to get into the city's High schools.

Feng Xingtai didn't ask Feng Yu much about the money. Feng Yu had thought Feng Xingtai had forgotten about it. But Feng yu did not know that Li Shiqiang had already told Feng Xingtai that the Feng's family money is now about 200,000 RMB!

Anyway, these are treasury bonds. Even if they did not sell, they are also able to earn from interest and the interest is more than keeping the money in the bank. Feng Xingtai knew that their family can have such a drastic change, is because Feng Yu had attended school and understands a lot of things. As such, Feng Yu must continue going to school and eventually attend university.

When Feng Xingtai returns home, he also brought an imported 19-inch color TV set back. He saw the colored TV at Li Shiqiang's house and really wanted to get one too.

Feng Xingtai returned home with the colored TV and Zhang Muhua complained about him being a spendthrift. But once, she knew that their savings had become 200,000 RMB, she wanted to buy a refrigerator.

Feng Yu's performance in school had gotten better with each passing month. His progress is very obvious from the results of April and May's tests. Teacher Sun concludes that with Feng Yu's result, he should be able to enter the best high school in Bing City if Feng Yu maintained these types of results.

As for Feng Yu and Li Na spending so much time together in the classroom, he pretended he didn't see. These two are improving together and they should be praised.

Just when Feng Yu is buried in a mountain of books, he received a call from Li Shiqiang.

"What? Brother Ki is coming to Bing city again?" Feng Yu said.

Li Shiqiang had received Kirilenko's Russian Telegram and he paid a teacher to translate for him. He still remembered that they had earned a large sum of money from Kirilenko and they must not miss this chance.

However, this will disrupt Feng Yu studies and Feng Xingtai will not be happy. But if Feng Yu is not around, they will need to hire a translator and the translator does not know how to do business.

"When will he arrive?" Feng Yu asked.

The day after tomorrow. He will be staying at the International Hotel." Li Shiqiang replied.

"Ok. You need to get a jeep on that day to show that we are rich people. I will reach Bing city in the evenings on the day after tomorrow. We will talk more when I reach." Feng Yu replied.

"I'll drive straight to pick you up the day after tomorrow. I had already borrowed the jeep." Li Shiqiang said.

Feng Yu smiled. Li Shiqiang is smarter than he imagined. After trading Treasury bonds for a few months, his horizon had broadened and is more holistic when it comes to working.

...

"What? You going to take leave again? It will be the midterm exams soon. This will be the final preparation for the final exams. What's the reason for taking leave this time?" Teacher Sun asked.

"Teacher Sun, my brother-in-law has some connections in Bing city. I am going to meet with his friend who can guarantee my place in Bing city's best high school." Feng yu replied.

Sure enough, this lie is very effective. Teacher Sun finds it hard to reject Feng Yu's leave application when he heard that Feng Yu is going to Bing city to meet with his connections. Although Teacher Sun does not like these type of actions, everyone is making use of their connections for their future.

When Teacher Sun saw Li Shiqiang parked the Jeep at the main gate of the school, Teacher Sun completely believed Feng Yu. Feng Yu's brother-in-law is really someone capable. So young and he can drive a Jeep.

The Jeep at the school gate attracted the gaze of many students. Some that knew Feng Yu, even went up to touch the Jeep.

Although it is common to see this kind of Jeep in the city, in the country side, only the leader can sit in these types of vehicles. Even their principle still commutes by bicycle to and fro from school.

"Feng Yu, the mid-term exam is coming. Where are you going?" Li Na asked while pulling Feng Yu aside.

"I am going to look for connections to enter high school. I might even be able to enter high school without taking any exams. By the way, you want me to help you as well?" Feng Yu asked, deliberately trying to annoy her.

Li Na almost cried. She had thought that Feng Yu had changed for the better. But he is still an opportunist who wants to reap benefits without putting in the effort.

"I will take the exams myself and don't need your help!" Li Na said and she turned to run back to school, crying.

Feng Yu opened his mouth and wanted to call her. But forget it. He can explain to her later when he returns. Now Kirilenko is the most important thing.

"Hello, we are looking for Mr. Kirilenko from Moscow." Feng Yu stood at the International Hotel reception.

"Young man, you know Kirilenko? Why are you looking for him?" the Hotel receptionist asked.

"Sister, you can make a phone call to him. He asked my brother-in-law to come. My brother-in-law is outside in that car." Feng Yu said.

The receptionist made a call. Once the call is connected, she exchanged a few words in Russian telling the other party that someone is looking for him.

Kirilenko came downstairs and saw Feng Yu. Kirilenko is very happy to see him and gave him a bear hug, carrying Feng Yu feet off the ground.

Feng Yu is almost out of breath due to Kirilenko's hug. Feng Yu struggled to get out of the hug. Once freed from Kirilenko's hug, Feng Yu quickly told him that the jeep is outside and he knows a place with good Erguotou (Chinese white liquor). They can chat while having drinking.

Kirilenko had a strong impression of Erguotou. The taste is good and he likes it very much. Hearing Feng Yu's words, Kirilenko dragged Feng Yu excitedly out to the car.

Feng Yu is still in his teens and he cannot drink. Li Shiqiang, on the other hand, is driving so he can't drink as well. End up, Kirilenko is the only one drinking.

After half a bottle of wine, Kirilenko's face began to turn red. Feng Yu chatted with Kirilenko for a while and Kirilenko told Feng Yu about his family background.

After listening to Kirilenko's background, Feng Yu had a shock. He didn't expect Brother Ki had such backgrounds.

Kirilenko's father is an Air Force colonel of the Soviet Army. Feng Yu had also heard his name and he seems to be promoted to a general in future.

Kirilenko also has a brother. His brother is in the army and is also doing well. Kirilenko is also in the army but he is not interested. He only wants to enjoy life.

Because of his father, Kirilenko got a position in the logistic department. He often used procurement as an excuse to travel and pocket a sum of money along the way.

The last time he came to Bing city is for a site visit. During that visit, he brought back a lot of things and they were well received in the Soviet Union. The relationship between the Soviet Union and China have just eased and there was not much trade between both countries.

Some of Kirilenko's friends had wanted some ham and canned goods, but they have no connections to purchase them. As such, Kirilenko became a representative to come to China to purchase these items.

The last Kirilenko met Feng Yu, he saw Feng Yu's ability. Not only Feng Yu helped him to purchase a lot of merchandise, he also arranged for the goods to be sent to the airport warehouse. Furthermore, Kirilenko knows that for someone in China to drive a Jeep, it means that someone in the family is most likely to be a government official.

Having authority means that person is capable and a capable person can help him to purchase a lot of goods. Kirilenko had brought a lot of money this time and he is prepared to buy in bulk.

In the eyes of Feng Yu, Kirilenko is a golden pig waiting to be slaughtered.

In this era, it is guaranteed to profit from the bilateral trade. If Feng Yu had remembered correctly, the two countries will soon sign a series of tax-free trade agreements but he can't remember if these agreements had started or not.

"Brother Kirilenko, I have forgotten to tell you something the last time you were here. Just nice you came here now and I will be straight with you."

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Chapter 24 - Can't refuse

Kirilenko, who had unknowingly finished a bottle of Erguotou, raised his eyebrows and asked: "What?"

"Brother Kirilenko, I am guilty of cheating you." Feng Yu said.

"Have you deceived me? What do you mean?" Kirilenko shook his head, feeling puzzled.

"Remember the last time you bought those goods back? In fact, the value of those goods is less than 70,000 RMB, but I told you it is 80,000 RMB. I had thought that you are not coming again. So, I tried to earn a bit. Now, I felt very guilty. I will return you the money tomorrow and this time, I promise to not earn from your purchases." Feng Yu said.

Li Shiqiang is still leisurely eating peanuts when he suddenly felt a chill in his spine. It's June, but why he suddenly felt cold?

He looked up and realized that the talk is not going well. This Soviet Union bear seemed angry and he is glaring at Xiao Yu.

"I had trusted you and yet you cheated me? Shouldn't our friendship be sweet and beautiful, like our countries?" Kirilenko asked angrily.

"We were not friends then. But now, we are friends and this is the reason why I am telling you the truth. If you don't want me as a friend anymore, it's fine." Feng Yu said, pretending to be sad.

Kirilenko thinks back to his last trip. The goods he brought back last time only recorded the quantity and no price on the receipt. As such, he claimed that he used 80,000 Rubles and not RMB, to buy those goods.

Although he gave some of those goods out as gifts, he still made a lot of money from selling the rest of it. The time, Kirilenko came alone is to prevent others from knowing the exact price of these goods. He wants to earn more so that he can afford to buy a cart of Vodka and drink every day.

If Feng Yu is not here to help him, then the things he bought in China will not be cheap and he is not able to make such high profits when he returns. He also wants to make this a long-term business. He had even arranged for a train carriage.

No, this Feng Yu must be part of this deal. It is just 10,000 RMB. Compared to what he earned, it is not even 10%. Just treat it as tips for Feng Yu's hard work. But next time, he will have to reconsider working with Feng Yu.

Kirilenko suddenly grinned, revealing an ugly smile: "What are you talking about? Of course, I still treat you as a friend. You deserve that 10,000 RMB bucks. We are friends and let's not talk about that. Let's discuss the things I wanted to buy this time."

Seeing this Soviet Union bear smiled, Li Shiqiang felt relieved. Just now, he was worried that if this hairy bear were to hit people, should he fight him? It is not about winning the fight, but Kirilenko is a foreigner and regardless of the outcome, Li Shiqiang is sure to lose.

Feng Yu also smiled: "Well, since you treat me as a friend, then this time no matter what and how much you want to buy, I will help you get the cheapest price. You can also engage a translator to accompanied us the whole trip."

Kirilenko waved his hand: "No need, I trust you!"

After dinner, Feng Yu was invited by Kirilenko to stay at the International hotel, as Kirilenko wanted to discuss in the evenings. Feng Yu then told Li Shiqiang to pick them up at eight in the morning and also to check with his friend at the sales and marketing cooperative if they have any unsold goods.

"My dear Feng, would you like to try some cigar?" Kirilenko asked.

Feng Yu smiled and waved his hand: "I'm not used to it."

"You have a lot of guts, I like you. I had brought 300,000 Rubles this time and I want to spend it all. The ham, canned fruits, candy, etc. are very good and the handkerchief with flowers are very popular." Kirilenko said.

Handkerchief with flowers? Those are pillowcases! Forget it, since you all think that those are handkerchiefs then let those be handkerchiefs. Anyway, you paid and you can call it whatever you want.

"No problem, you just come with me tomorrow and see what you need. I will help you bargain and I guaranteed that the price will be favorable to you. But this time you are getting so many goods, how are you bring it back?" Feng Yu asked.

Feng Yu is curious. Shipping by air I too expensive.

"By train. I have a friend who had helped me get a train carriage. So, there is no problem with transport. I am taking the train back this time too." Kirilenko replied.

Feng Yu can't help but envy. Having connections means having ways to do things. Kirilenko can get a train carriage just like getting a cabbage from the market.

The two chatted for a while and came the sound of Kirilenko's snoring. Feng Yu regrets staying at the International hotel. At least, he shouldn't agree to be with Kirilenko in a room. This snoring is just like an electric saw.

The next morning, Li Shiqiang picked them up and drove to the sales and marketing cooperative. Manager Su, who had gotten the news of them coming, waited at the door.

"Manager Su, we are here again. Do you have anything good to recommend this time?" Feng Yu asked.

"Yes. Honey, canned food, biscuits, milk powder. If you are getting these in bulk, I can give you a good price." Manager Su immediately mentioned those unpopular products.

Yes, that's what Li Shiqiang told them to do. Now Feng Yu wants to build a good relationship with Kirilenko so, he directly translated everything and told the truth to Kirilenko.

Kirilenko is very surprised and looks at Feng Yu. He thought to himself: "Feng Yu is telling me that these things are not selling well and are selling cheap. He doesn't want to make money? Friend! This type of people is definitely a friend!"

"Yes, I want all these. And this, this, that too. Also, I want those goods I bought the last time. You decide the quantity to match my budget." Kirilenko said.

"Manager Su, I can help you sell all these biscuits, powdered milk, etc. This time how much free gifts are you giving us?" Feng Yu asked.

"How much do you want?" The manager is a bit annoyed. This kid is too good at bargaining.

Feng Yu looked at the price of all goods and changed everything to 80 percent.

"Impossible. We cannot change the price." Manager Su said.

"Su Manager, don't be so inflexible. You are now considered self-employed. You think we don't know the cost of your goods? Furthermore, we are buying a lot of things this time." Feng Yu said.

"No matter how much you buy, I cannot agree to this price. The most I can give is 3% off the total price!" Manager Su replied.

"What if we are buying 1 million RMB worth of goods?" Feng Yu, sat on the chair, crossing legs.

"How much? 1 million?" Manager Su asked.

"That's right. This is a big boss from the Soviet Union behind me. This time, he wants to transport a train carriage full of goods back. He will spend at least 1 million RMB. If you are unable to supply us with 1 million worth of goods, no problem. We can go elsewhere. Even if there are not a variety of goods, we can go a few more places. Also, we can save some money that way." Feng Yu said.

"No. Don't go elsewhere. Other places do not have the varieties like us. You wait a while. I will make some calls. I promise I will give you enough goods for 1 million RMB." Manager Su said.

"Manager Su, I will not ask how much you earn from this deal. But shouldn't you lower the price a bit more?" Feng Yu asked.

"No problem. I will talk to my suppliers. I promise you the cheapest price. We will never cheat our brother from the Soviet Union." Manager Su replied.

Feng Yu turned to Kirilenko and told him that Manager Su is contacting his suppliers. Guaranteed to offer them the cheapest price. Feng Yu also emphasize that he will not be earning a single cent from this deal.

"No, no, no. My dear Feng. I must pay you, how about 5%? You have to make sure I buy these things are of good quality, low price, and the quantity." Kirilenko said.

Kirilenko suddenly got wary of Feng Yu. He doesn't want money? What if Feng Yu cheated him? No, must give him money, and then sign a contract with him. If Feng Yu cheats him then he can go to the police!

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Chapter 25 - A lovely Kirilenko

Kirilenko insisted on signing a contract and giving Feng Yu a fee. Feng Yu can only "reluctantly" agree and signed the contract. But down in his heart, he is jumping with joy. However, the more Feng Yu said, the more suspicious Kirilenko becomes. They had only met a few times and are not familiar with each other. Why is Feng Yu willing to help him for free?

Sure enough, Kirilenko bites the bait and insisted Feng Yu to accept payments for his service.

After signing the contract, Feng Yu also calmed down a lot. This trip, lasted two to three days and they can earn 60,000 RMB! More importantly, Kirilenko had the intention of doing this business for long term. How can Feng Yu have no other ideas?

In the future, there is a very popular industry which is intermediation services.

An intermediary earns commissions by introducing two parties for business deals. Because there are no goods, there is no cost in this business. It is very suitable for those who had no capital but have a lot of networks. At first, this industry is started by those rich second generations who had a lot of connections. But it soon develops into a striving industry.

To be a good intermediary, one must have a rich source of customers and a variety of goods. Most importantly, he has to know a lot of people.

Does Feng Yu know anyone who does business? No. But from today onwards, he will have a lot of sources for goods and these goods are in demand in the Soviet Union.

In this era, speculation is considered a crime and had not been abolished yet. The planned economy is transiting to a market economy. There are many who are smart but they are mainly from the coastal areas. For example, the village secretary of the nation's number one village, Huaxi Village, had set up a factory producing small hardware even before the government allows.

Later, after the policy had changed, that factor even became a positive model for others to follow.

In Longjiang, where it is near to the borders, there are few who dare to do this line. Feng Yu also did not intend to do such business. What he wanted is barter trade. He will send some domestic goods over to Kirilenko and Kirilenko will send some goods back. With goods in hand, Feng Yu is not considered speculating.

Real speculation refers to the use of the opportunity, hoarding of goods, making imitations, manipulating prices and disrupting the market, profiteering behavior. Feng Yu is not doing any of these.

"This. I want more of this more." Kirilenko said.

Feng Yu looked at what Kirilenko pointed, shocked a moment. "Big White Rabbit" sweets. Kirilenko is a grown up and yet he put one sweet into his mouth. Isn't that what kids eat?

"This towel, and this scarf. More."

"I want more of these hairpins."

"These socks, red color ones, more."

Feng Yu noticed something. Why are the things Kirilenko wanted are for girls?

"Brother, are you going to open a shop dedicated to women customers?" Feng Yu asked.

"No, no, no. I am selling to the art troupe. The art troupe is one of those that asked me to procure for them and they like these stuff." Kirilenko answered.

This Kirilenko is indeed capable. He can even do purchases for their art troupe. Feng Yu is convinced that this trade can be done for a long time and is able to bring in huge profits.

Girls like these things? Feng Yu also bought a red hairpin for Li Na. It seems that Li Na likes red color.

Less than half an hour, Manager Su had contacted all his suppliers and their representatives arrived at the cooperative's office. Everyone is trying to sell their products to Feng Yu at the same time giving Feng Yu a headache.

"Shut Up! I am Mr. Kirilenko's representative. You all fill up a form first." Feng yu shouted.

Earlier, when they were photocopying the contract, Feng Yu used a white paper to draw up a form and photocopied more than 10 copies. Now Feng yu is giving each of them a copy.

The form clearly indicates the name of the manufacturer, the nature of the manufacturer, the type of goods, price, quantity, contact number, etc. This is the important step for Feng Yu to bypass Manager Su in future.

"OK. Now I will tell you all the types and quantity of goods. For the price, you all can discuss with Manager Su." Feng Yu said.

When Feng Yu told them the types and quantity of the goods, Manager Su quickly recorded it down. This deal alone will achieve his quarterly sales target.

Unfortunately, he did not see Feng Yu keeping all those forms. This might be the last time Manager Su earn from Feng Yu.

After Manager Su discussed with the suppliers' representatives, he sat down with Feng Yu and talked about the discounts.

They finally agreed at 7% discount which also includes the transportation of goods to the railway station and loading the train. The total price for this transaction is only RMB 1.02 million.

Feng Yu had discussed the quantity with Kirilenko to decide. But after discount, the price is lower than expected and Kirilenko still has a lot of money left.

Feng Yu consulted Kirilenko if he needed anything else. Kirilenko looked around and suddenly stared at the gloves on the counter.

Feng Yu immediately got the message and discussed with Manager Su to clear all his stocks of gloves for 100,000 RMB. Kirilenko bought ham sausages using the rest of his money.

They signed the contract with Manager Su and wrote a receipt the same way like last time. Only the type and quantity of goods are written. The column for the price is empty.

Li Shiqiang drove Kirilenko back to the International hotel for his suitcase.

Once back at the cooperative, Kirilenko opened his suitcase and took out stacks of Rubles. Altogether 300,000 Rubles, on the table. When the Manager Su reached out for the Rubles, he was stopped by Feng Yu.

"Manager Su, according to the exchange rate, you still have to return us more than 30,000 RMB. What goods are you going to exchange for with the money?" Feng Yu asked.

Manager Su smiled: "He doesn't care, what do you care so much?"

"Because I had also signed a contract. I have to obey the law. We will use these 30,000 RMB to get instant noodles. If you are able to give us more, then perhaps next month we will still come back to you to purchase more goods." Feng Yu said.

Instant noodles are fast selling goods. Feng Yu saw it in the warehouse but Manager Su did not recommend to Kirilenko. However, there is only one type of instant noodles, "Hua Feng Brand's" seafood noodles. This is an old brand. This company is still in production until Feng Yu's rebirth.

"With regards to the exchange rate issue, I had asked them to give us some instant noodles. You just cook these noodles in boiling water for five minutes and you can eat it. If you add a piece of ham sausage, it will taste better." Feng Yu told Kirilenko.

Kirilenko did not know what instant noodles were, but he was delighted to know that he is getting more goods. He thought that he had used up all his 300,000 Rubles to buy those goods and didn't expect to have more goods.

It seems that signing a contract with Feng Yu is good. This way, Feng Yu will be more responsible. Because of his future business, Kirilenko decided to give Feng Yu some benefits.

"These are for you," Kirilenko said.

"No, no, it's too much." Feng Yu said while looking at the 20,000 rubles in front of him.

"You deserve it. We are friends and you should not refuse me. I will be coming to Bing city again in future. Please continue to help me." Kirilenko said.

Feng Yu accepted the 20,000 rubles "unwillingly". This Kirilenko is really lovely!

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Chapter 26 – Registering a Company

Bang！

Feng Xingtai banged on the table.

This son really needs to be disciplined. Skipping classes and now, he still wants to set up a company? He thinks it is so easy to set up a company?

"Dad, don't worry. We are doing business with Russians. The State is also encouraging us to do business with them. We have the geographical advantage and we have to make good use of it. If not, within two years, those businessmen from the south will come and grab this opportunity and we will earn a lot lesser." Feng Yu said.

"Money, money, money. All you know is money. Do you intend to stop schooling? Are you still going to high school? University? I let you go to school is for you to have a good future and not earn money!" Feng Xingtai scolded.

"I did not say that I am setting up the company. It is you that will be registering the company and the company is yours!" Feng Yu said.

He would like to register the company himself but registering needs to have an ID card. Feng Yu is less than 16 years old and he does not have an ID card yet. How can he register the company?

"I register the company?" Feng Xingtai asked.

"Yes, a trading company. There are such companies in the south now. It is reported in the newspapers every day. The Great one had also encouraged entrepreneurship. It is contributing to the nation's economic development!" Towards people of his parents' age, it is important to use grand-sounding words.

"Is it?" Feng Xingtai looks at his wife, but Zhang Muhua can only shake her head. She didn't know either.

"Dad, I said before. Stop playing mahjong at night and watch more news. Another thing, this time I go to Bing city is not to play. It is for business. This trip, I earned 80,000 RMB!" Feng yu said.

"How much?" Feng Xingtai and Zhang Muhua asked.

"80,000 RMB. Only two days. I had also made arrangements with the other party. He will be purchasing another batch of goods sometime later. If we want to make money, we must grab this opportunity! Don't you want to live in a big house? Don't we want to fetch Grandpa and Grandma to stay with us? Once you agree to set up a company, we can buy a big house, with more than 100 square meters, in Bing City!" Feng Yu said.

Feng Yu did not dare to tell them that many rich people live in houses which are more than a few hundred and even thousands square meters of the house. He knew that his parents will not believe. It's a long way to go to brainwash them.

"Dad, if you don't agree, I won't be able to study in peace. Midterm exams are coming. This will affect my results." Feng Yu said.

"Then what about our fields?" Feng Xingtai asked.

Feng Yu rolled his eyes: "Hire people. We will stop farming in future. We will rent the fields to others. Whoever wants to farm, let them go and farm. We will move to the city and enjoy life."

Feng Xingtai turned and look at his wife: "What do you think?"

"I don't know, you decide yourself." Zhang Muhua had been shocked by the conversations between this father and son. These two had talked about earning a few thousand at the beginnings to earning tens of thousands. Now they are even talking about setting up a company. She totally cannot catch up with their thoughts.

But she believed that her son, who had to go to school, cannot be wrong. Besides, how can her son cheat her?

Hearing his wife's words and from the look of her eyes, Feng Xingtai knew that his wife really wants to live in the city. Feng Xingtai said: "Fine. I will go and register a company tomorrow. If you can't enter the city's high school, I will shut down the company."

Having persuaded his parents, Feng Yu return to school with a peace of mind. It is almost midterm exams and he needs to start revision. Although he has more than 20 years of foresight, he had only focused on investments and never did other business.

He wants to enter the university and study management. At the same time, know some classmates and recruit some talented ones among them, to help accomplish his dream of having an economic empire.

When Feng Yu is studying hard study, Feng Xingtai came to Bing city with his identity card. Li Shiqiang had heard from Feng Yu and had been waiting at the train station. Using the borrowed car, Li Shiqiang sent his future father-in-law to the trade and Industry Bureau.

In this era, it is simple and fast to register a company. unlike the future, where is it very strict.

Li Shiqiang had already found out the procedures and brought Feng Xingtai to do the necessary procedures. The whole process will take about one day and the company will be officially registered the next day.

"Uncle, come and take a look. This is the office of our Taihua company." Li Shiqiang said.

Although it is called an office, it is actually a rented warehouse near to the train station. This warehouse had been modified to two stories. The upper story is divided into many rooms which are the office and dormitories.

The company's first employees were the young men Li Shiqiang hired to collect the bonds. They had stopped collecting Treasury bonds from door-to-door. With the opening up of the Bonds trading, the prices of Treasury bonds had risen. Now, Shen city Treasury bond prices had risen to 101.30 RMB for a 100 RMB Treasure bond.

Just by traveling between Bing city and Shen city, Li Shiqiang is earning more than a thousand a trip.

Feng Yu said that these people are useful. One of them will follow Li Shiqiang to Shen city while the rest will clean up the warehouse.

According to Feng Yu, the warehouse is going to be filled with goods and their salaries will soon to be doubled.

Feng Yu had wanted to have a 1:1 contribution ratio and spilt the company equally with Li Shiqiang. But Li Shiqiang is clear. This company can make money is due to Feng Yu and he is just a runner. So, he rejected Feng Yu's offer. Furthermore, this time, Feng Yu's investment is quite big. It involves almost all of Feng Yu's money. Li Shiqiang is also a bit reluctant to give up on the treasury bond business.

In the end, the company is registered with a startup capital of 200,000. Feng Xingtai accounted for 90%, which is 180,000 RMB and Li Shiqiang accounted for 10%, 20,000 RMB. The General Manager is Feng Xingtai. Feng Yu and Li Shiqiang are deputy managers and others are salesmen.

If the Kirilenko had not given Feng Yu an additional 20,000 rubles, it would be hard for them to continue the Treasury Bond business after taking out 200,000 RMB.

Other than this 200,000 RMB, rent, renovations and other miscellaneous expenses, they still have about 100,000 RMB left to trade Treasury bonds and they would still be able to earn about one thousand per trip.

Feng Yu had discussed with Li Shiqiang. There is no need to be so clear with their initial capital. Li Shiqiang had been busy with the Treasury bonds business and Feng Yu insisted their earnings to be spilt equally.

Li Shiqiang, however, did not want so much. His family had not invested much initially and Feng Yu is the one who had thought of this idea. Feng Yu had also given him some of the profits from the deals with Kirilenko.

If not for Li Shiqiang's firm refusal, Feng Yu wanted to give him more. But after some time, Feng Yu thought it doesn't matter. When Feng Yu becomes successful in future, he will not forget his brother-in-law and his family.

When Feng Xingtai heard from Li Shiqiang that Feng Yu had invested 180,000 RMB into the company, he almost fainted.

His son's business is getting bigger and bigger!

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Chapter 27 - Sentiments

In the blink of an eye, it is late June and also the high school entrance exams of Longjiang province.

The exams in this era are not as crazy as the exams in future, where there are parents waiting outside the classroom to pass their kid's towels and water. This is especially so for this small farm. There is not much attention to the exams at all.

However, the leaders at the farm and the school knew the importance of this exam. The more students that can be admitted into high schools and vocational schools, the greater the credit is for the leaders and teachers.

Firstly, is the food in the school canteen. There are more varieties and the prices are cheap. Those first years and second years are on holidays. So, there are lesser people at the school and the taste becomes better.

The food gave Feng Yu the biggest impression for this exam.

As for the examination, there is no comparison with the future. In his previous life, Feng Yu had studied at university and after graduation, he got to take the examination for the broker license. There were fierce competitions for every examination. As such, he is unfazed by the atmosphere of the current exam.

The exams went on for three days. Feng Yu felt that he had done well for his exams. The school teachers asked them to list the three schools they wanted to enter and Feng Yu listed the three high schools in the city. His first choice is the best high school in the city.

Because of Feng Yu's influence, their class worked hard during this semester. Feng Yu knew that compared to his previous life, many of his classmates who had entered Vocational school had registered for high schools. Even if they can't enter the city's high school, they can also enter the high schools in the rural districts.

"Feng Yu, how were your exams?" Li Na came over and asked. She is wearing the red hair clip Feng Yu bought for her.

"I should do well. Should not have any problem to enter the city's High School. What about you?" Feng Yu said as he snatched the apple from Li Na's hands. Feng Yu doesn't mind Li Na had already bitten the apple and he took a big bite off the apple. Li Na didn't say anything, she was used to it.

"I should do well on my exams too. How did you fill out your high school list? Let me see." Li Na whispered. She wants to go to the same high school with Feng Yu, the same university and then ……

Li Na, also filled in the same three high schools as Feng Yu list. Seeing Feng Yu stretching over to see Li Na's form, she quickly turns over the form.

Wen Dongjun suddenly comes over: "Li Na, you and Feng Yu choose the same high schools?"

"How did you know?" Li Na panicked. She was found out?

"I guessed. But now, I am sure." Wen Dongjun had a "my evil plans had succeeded" look while Li Na blushes.

Feng Yu gave Wen Dongjun a push and said to Li Na: "Ignore him. I am going to the city with Dongjun in two days. You want to join us?"

"Go and play in the city?" Li Na's eyes brighten up, but she knew her parents will never agree. "I am not going. You two go ahead. I still have things to do." Li Na said.

There is some disappointment in Feng Yu's eyes. Both of them had been studying and playing together for the whole semester. Feng Yu also felt Li Na's attitude towards him had changed drastically from the first time they met. How can Feng Yu not have feelings for her?

Besides, Li Na is very beautiful and is the belle of the school. If she dresses up a little, she will definitely be more beautiful.

Rumors of Feng Yu and Li Na dating had spread in the class. But both of them had never admitted or denied. Even Teacher Sun knew about this rumor but he did not object. It is normal for students of their age to start dating as it is part of puberty. Anyway, once they entered high school, they will be separated.

After Li Na left, Feng Yu and Wen Dongjun submitted their list and went back to their dormitory to pack their belongings.

"Eh, what if you and Li Na didn't enter the same high school? Aren't you afraid if Uncle Feng found out that you and Li Na are dating?" Wen Dongjun asked while packing.

Feng Yu: "Oh."

Wen Dongjun said angrily: "What do you mean by oh?"

"Both Li Na and me will surely be in the best high school. Including you." Feng Yu said."

"Me? Entering the best high school in the city? Stop joking. The most I can enter is the high schools in the district." Wen Dongjun knows his own standards. Although he had worked very hard but compared to Feng Yu, the difference is too big.

"Don't worry, I have my ways. You carry on packing. I will go for a run." Feng Yu said.

Li Na is already waiting at the school's stadium. Feng Yu comes to the stadium for runs every day and had dragged Li Na along.

But today, Feng Yu did not come here for his daily jogs. He holds Li Na and sits on the field. He then took a small mirror out from his pocket and handed it to Li Na: "My gift for you."

The mirror is very common, but Li Na likes it very much. She kept looking at her red hair clip on her head from the mirror.

"What do you want from Bing city? I will ask Dongjun to bring it back for you." Feng Yu asked.

"Let him bring it back? You are not coming back?" Li Na asked.

"I will only be back next month. I have something to do in Bing city. Don't worry about high school. We will surely still be together." Feng Yu said.

"What if I don't do well on the exams?" Li Na asked.

"There is no "what ifs". I had arranged everything" Feng Yu said.

"You arranged everything? How did you arrange?" Li Na asked, not believing Feng yu words.

"Send gifts. The school's deputy principal is my brother-in-law father's comrades and my brother-in-law had helped him exchanged some foreign exchange and exchanged some Treasury bonds. My brother-in-law also sent him a few cartons of cigarette and bottles of alcohol. Anyway, you and I will surely be in the best high school in the city." Feng Yu said casually.

"You gave gifts to the principal? How could you do that?" Li Na said angrily. Entering high schools should be based on individual's results. If it is because of gifts, then it is not fair!

Feng Yu looked at Li Na. Today, she is wearing a simple pale-yellow skirt with a white lotus embroidered at the edge of the skirt. When there is a breeze, the flowers will sway.

Feng Yu at Li Na carefully and Li Na looks down shyly. Inside her, she is having some complicated feelings. she is feeling nervous, shy and happy, all mixed together.

When Li Na wanted to ask Feng Yu to not look at her, Feng Yu said: "I was just joking with you. My sister is not married yet, where can I find a brother-in-law? Besides, just by our results, we deserved to be in the best high school in the city."

Li Na stared at Feng Yu fiercely and then playfully gave him a punch. Li Na smiled and said: "Lotus in the pond next to the hospital should have bloomed. Every summer, I used to go there. It's really beautiful. You must go there and see it yourself. And yesterday, a big butterfly stopped at the windowsill of my house."

Li Na talked about those small little things which made her happy. When Feng Yu wanted to reach out and hold her hands, the irritating Wen Dongjun ran over: "Xiao Yu, Uncle Feng is here to pick us up. He is outside the dormitory waiting for us."

Li Na hurriedly stood up: "Feng Yu, I am going home. See you next time."

Feng Yu outstretched hand stopped in mid-air and he gave Wen Dongjun vicious stare. Why can't you appear a minute later?

Li Na returned to the classroom, took her bag and ran to the school. From far, she can see Feng Yu loading his belonging into the tractor cart. She waved to Feng Yu and ran towards her home direction.

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Chapter 28 – The lost Wen Dongjun

Wen Deguang came to Feng Yu home in the evenings. He is here to confirm what he had heard from his son. His son, Wen Dongjun had told him that Feng Yu's brother-in-law is able to help him enter the best high school in the city. Feng Xingtai was shocked. That Xiao Li is so capable?

But Feng Xingtai saw his son making eyes at him and he just goes along with it. He promised to help Wen Dongjun. After Wen Deguang left, Feng Xingtai's face changed and took out the feather duster to question Feng Yu.

"I need to find some company. Maybe next year, my sister might be getting married and move out. I can't be living alone in Bing City right? Aren't you worried?" Feng Yu asked.

Looking at his son's irritating face, Feng Xingtai really wants to beat him up. But what his son said made sense. He will worry about his son living alone in Bing City if his daughter gets married.

"Can Xiao Li arrange Wen Dongjun's entrance to the best high school?" Feng Xingtai asked. He didn't really think that Li Shiqiang is capable of accomplishing it.

"It's already done. The vice principal had already instructed the admission officers. Don't look at me this way. When did your son lie to you?" Feng Yu asked.

"You wet your bed when you were four years old and you lied that you spilled your drink on the bed. When you were six years old, you broke Mr. Li's cherry tree and you lied that it was the wind. When you were eight years old, you ..." Feng Xingtai said.

"Come on Dad. Did you picked me up from the streets?" Feng Yu is speechless. His father is bringing up his dark history and must be stopped.

He is a genius and he will become a legend. Everyone will be scrambling to learn from him and there might be people who will be writing a biography for him. His father must forget these embarrassing incidents. If these are recorded in his biography, he won't be able to face everyone!

The next morning, Feng Yu carried a backpack and met up with Wen Dongjun. The pair took a bus to Bing city.

"Xiao Yu, over here!" Li Shiqiang stood behind a group of people, waving his arms.

"Brother Li, this is my childhood friend Wen Dongjun. This is Brother Li, my sister's boyfriend." Feng Yu said.

"Good afternoon, Brother Li." Wen Dongjun greeted.

"Same to you. Let's go. The car is in front." Li Shiqiang said.

When on the Jeep, Wen Dongjun immediately ask: "Brother Li, you can afford a Jeep? Does everyone in the city can afford to buy Jeeps?"

Li Shiqiang replied embarrassingly: "No. Only a handful of people can afford to drive in the city. I had borrowed this Jeep from a friend. He is working at the City's transport department. This Jeep is about to be scrapped. Other than going to the countryside, they seldom use this Jeep. I gave him two packets of cigarettes to borrow it. I heard that they are going to eliminate a batch of vehicles and planning to sell these vehicles off cheaply. I have the intentions to buy one."

Feng Yu eyes widen: "Brother Li, the city is going to eliminate the batch of vehicles? Are there any Volga?"

Volga

This old Jeep creates lots of black fumes when moving. During winter, it is freezing to stay in this Jeep. But the Volga is different. It is a sedan car.

Lada

"There is no Volga. But there are Lada (Produced by the Soviet Union and is from the same factory with the Volga. During the 80's, there are many Lada vehicles. Lada vehicles were also used as Taxi in the capital), and the Santana. The prices are not too high too." Li Shiqiang said.

Santana

"If it is not more than 20,000 RMB, then buy a Lada with the company's money. You can use it first. But if there are business deals and need to use the car to fetch or send guests, you need to drive them around. Forget about Santana. I do not like that car." Feng Yu said.

"Didn't you had other uses for the company's money? You want to use it to buy a car?" Li Shiqiang asked.

"Don't worry. Someone will be sending us money soon." Feng Yu said.

Wen Dongjun heard Feng Yu and Li Shiqiang talking about buying a car. He thought "What the hell? Buy one if it is not more than 20,000 RMB? That is 20,000 RMB! I had never even seen so much money in my life. Also what company are they talking about?"

"We have reached. The ancestor of this restaurant owner is a royal chef in the Qing dynasty. His mutton dishes are very nice. Both of you go in and order the food first. I will go and fetch your sister." Li Shiqiang said.

The last time Wen Dongjun came to the city was a few years ago. There are lots of changes to the city. The people here wore very nice clothes and this restaurant is very big. It is big enough for more than 10 big table.

"Waiter, I want to order. One lamb rack, one Double Cooked Pork Slices, one of your special beef, one Eight Treasure Chicken, one Squirrelfish. Well, those are all meat dishes. Give us some radish dishes and four cans of Jian Li Bao. OK, that's it." Feng Yu said.

Eight Treasure Chicken

Feng Yu ordered a lot of dishes in one breath. Both the waiter and Wen Dongjun were stunned. Don't talk about if they are able to finish all the food, these dishes are not cheap. The total will cost at least 30 RMB.

Feng Yu saw the waiter staring at him and said: "My brother-in-law drove out to fetch my sister. Hurry and send the order to the kitchen. They should be here when the food is served."

The waiter looked at the Feng Yu and nodded.

"Xiao Yu, you ordered so many expensive dishes, will your brother-in-law get angry?" Wen Dongjun whispered.

"Doesn't matter. My brother-in-law has money. You don't worry. He will get angry if I ordered those cheap dishes." Feng Yu replied.

Li Shiqiang and Feng Danying arrived the same time as the dishes were served. Both of them did not mention anything about ordering too much food.

Feng Yu and Wen Dongjun did not hesitate and start eating. As they are in their puberty stage, they can eat a lot. But they are still unable to finish all the food on the table.

Feng Yu chatted with Li Shiqiang while drinking his soda: "Brother Li, are you still traveling to Shen city these few days?"

"Of course. You let those lads rest but we still need to give them their salaries. They have been playing poker every day." Li Shiqiang replied.

There are almost no more Treasury bonds for them to collect door-to-door. What's left is to trade Treasury bonds between the two cities. Feng Yu had let those lads work at Tai Hua company. But other than cleaning up the warehouse, doing some simple renovations, they had nothing to do.

The amount Li Shiqiang earned from trading Treasury bonds between the two cities is barely enough to cover the living expenses, food, and salary of those lads.

"Brother Li, they are our future followers. Since I am free these few days, I will train them for a bit. I guaranteed that they will help us earn a lot more in future." Feng Yu said.

Now Feng Yu have a need for talented intermediary agents. Those that know what goods are in demand, able to sell off goods at high prices, know what type of goods sells the best each location and where to get cheapest goods.

One month training should be enough for only Bing City market. If Feng Yu really wants to train them well, he will still need to see if these lads are suitable for this job.

Wen Dongjun felt lost after hearing what they said. Brother Li often go to Shen City? Brother Li is also paying the salary for his workers to play poker? And Feng Yu is going to give training?

"Ok. I trust you. After eating, we will go to the mall. Both of you are starting high school and will need a few sets of new clothes.: Li Shiqiang said. He knows that Kirilenko is coming again within the next few days and they will be able to earn some money.

At the mall, Wen Dongjun's eyes became wide again. This mall is really big. The clothes here are beautiful. There are even toy guns that look like real guns here.

Li Shiqiang brought them around Bing City for two days and didn't go to Shen City. Wen Dongjun is impressed with the city life and made up his mind. He must study in the city's high school!

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Chapter 29 – Business negotiations (Lowering prices)

Wen Dongjun went back to the farm but Feng Yu stayed in Bing City. The company had just started and there is a lot of work for Feng Yu. He needs to make the final decisions on many matters, such as the company's rules and regulations.

Before Feng Yu had come up with the rules, Li Shiqiang ran over to him with a telegram. The telegram is in Russian. It must be from Kirilenko.

Feng Yu was still thinking when they will have their first deal since they set up the company and Kirilenko's telegram came in.

In the current era, there are not a lot of places where you can make an international call. Feng Yu can only go to the Post office to make his call to Kirilenko. The staff at the Post office thought that Feng Yu is joking when Feng Yu said that he wants to make an international call. Feng Yu is still a teenager and yet he wants to make an international call? When the staff wanted to chase Feng Yu out, Feng Yu threw two pieces of ten RMB notes on the counter, picked up the phone and dialed Kirilenko.

The staff checked the notes to see if they were real. The notes were indeed real. Before the staff could tell Feng Yu about the rates, Feng Yu had already started to speak in Russian.

The staff was shocked. This kid actually called Russia and can speak Russian so fluently!

While on the phone, Feng Yu wrote down a list of items on a piece of paper. The phone call lasted for five minutes. He had wanted to leave the Post office and let the staff keep the change, but the staff stopped him.

"Five RMB a minute. Your call is five minutes and 30 seconds. The total is 30 RMB!" The Post office staff said.

Feng Yu shuddered at the cost of long distance charges. It is too expensive. He then took out another 20 RMB. He needs to make a few more phone calls.

Once he finished his phone calls, he rode a bicycle back to the company. At the company, Feng Yu sat in the newly renovated office and let the others stand outside the company, pretending to be very busy.

In less than 10 minutes, there is someone standing outside the entrance asking loudly: "Is this Tai Hua Trading Company?"

"Yes. Who are you looking for?" One of Feng Yu's staff asked.

"I am looking for your Manager Feng. I am sales representative Wang Hua, from Three Brothers canning factory." Wang Hua replied.

"Oh, canning factory again. Today, you are the third canning factory representative. Ok. Go up the stairs and turn left. You can see the manager's room. It is written on the door." Feng Yu's staff said.

Wang Hua thought to himself: "Two other sale representatives from canning factories had came? This means that they don't really need canned food or had already bought canned food. How can I negotiate this deal?"

Wang Hua went upstairs and knocked the office door. He heard someone asking him to come in and he opened the door.

Seeing the person behind the desk, he understood why the voice is so familiar. This is the kid that helped the Russian guy buy things at the cooperative the other day. This kid is the manager? Isn't him a bit too young to be a manager?

But Wang Hua had been a sales representative for a number of years and had traveled to many places. At some places, he had seen bosses that are younger than Feng Yu. Most likely, these people are rich second generations with strong family backgrounds. He wonders who is Feng Yu's father. Could it be some government official's son?

"Hello, Manager Feng. I am Wang Hua from Three Brothers Canning factory. We can produce the country's best-selling canned fruit. We also took the Gold award last year at XX Province." Wang Hua said.

Feng Yu smirked. Provincial awards are just local protectionism. It does not have any value. Not to mention, the award Wang Hua said, was later exposed to be organized and fixed by a few businessmen to give awards to themselves.

In Feng Yu's previous life, this method had been used countless of times. But for now, having such awards still seems prestigious to many.

"Oh. Three Brother Canning factory? How did you know that we need a batch of canned fruit?" Feng Yu asked.

Wang Hua stopped for a moment and thought: "Didn't you let someone call me? If you didn't call me, who the hell made that call?"

Half an hour earlier, Wang Hua was in the hotel when he received a message from the hotel boss, saying Tai Hua trading company is buying canned fruits. The one who had left this message even left the company's address.

For Wang Hua, it doesn't matter who is the one who left the message as long as he is able to sell his canned fruits.

"A friend told me." Wang Hua replied.

"Really? You must have a lot of friends but we had just spoken to two other canning factories. The prices they offered is quite attractive. We are already preparing the contracts. You are late. We hope to work with you in future." Feng Yu said while holding his empty teacup, indicating to Wang Hua that he does not want to negotiate any business with him.

Wang Hua anxiously said: "Mr. Feng, our canned fruits taste particularly good and we have ready stocks in Bing City. Our warehouse is not far from yours. You can go over and take a look yourself. Furthermore, our prices are also cheap and selling well in the market."

Wang Hua is anxious. He even used honorifics on Feng Yu.

"Is it? But the other two factories also have ready stocks and besides, I had already promised them and their prices are really cheap." Feng Yu replied and mentioned the word "cheap" again.

"Ours is cheaper. Only 3 RMB for a can." Wang Hua replied.

"3 RMB? It is too expensive. The other two factories are offering around 2 RMB." Feng Yu said. Although he does not know the exact cost price of canned fruits, he knows that it will not exceed 2 RMB. If not, canned fruits will be selling for 4 to 5 RMB in stores.

"Our can have more weight. Ours is about 1 KG per can while theirs are only around 600 grams." Wang Hua said.

"Come on, it's all the syrup and water. The fruits in there are about the same. OK. We will get in touch with you next time." Feng Yu interrupted Wang Hua.

"Mr. Feng, we can be a little cheaper. 2.6 RMB for a can. This is the cheapest we can go. Any cheaper, it will be at cost price." Wang Hua had seen the number of goods Feng Yu bought when Feng Yu helped Kirilenko buy things. If Wang Hua is able to clinch this deal, he will achieve his quarterly target.

"I will buy some if it is 2.2 RMB." Feng Yu said.

"2.2 RMB is really not possible. The lowest I can go is 2.4 RMB. We didn't even offer such low prices to the cooperatives. I also promise you that these goods will be fresh and are canned within the month." Wang Hua said.

This era, there are not much additives and preservatives in canned foods. As such, canned food had a shorter shelf life. Many dishonest businessmen changed the expiry dates on the packaging and export to other countries. To them, this is only a one-time business and they don't care.

Feng Yu frowned and said: "2.4 RMB. How many stocks do you have in your warehouse?"

"500!" Wang Hua replied loudly.

Feng Yu shook his head: "That's not enough."

Wang Hua happily said: "I can ship more from the factory. Only takes three days to arrive. How much more do you want? Even 1,000 cans also no problem."

"Then send another 500 cans over. I want peach, hawthorn and assorted fruits. I will make the payments two days after the goods are loaded. Any problems?" Feng Yu asked.

"No problem, absolutely no problem! I will contact our director. Mr. Feng, shall we sign the contract first?" Wang Hua asked.

Wang Hua took out a contract with the company's stamp from his bag. The quantity, unit price, type and amount are blank and Wang Hua filled up this information in front of Feng Yu.

Feng Yu looked at the contract carefully. There are very few provisions in the contract but they were very clear and precise. It states the responsibility of both parties and the penalties for breaking the contract. Any party which default, will have to compensate the other party double the amount. Feng Yu smiled and took out the company's stamp from the drawer. He stamped on the contract and sign "Feng Xingtai" on the contract. If the other party try to be funny, Feng Yu can just disregard this contract!

"OK. Go and prepare. The latest is five days and I will need to load the shipment. If the sales are good, I will look for you again next month." Feng Yu said.

"Thank you, Manager Feng. I am staying at Jia Xing Hotel, room 201. This is the number to the hotel. You can contact me anytime." Wang Hua said.

After Wang Hua left, Feng Yu smiled. He remembered that this canned fruits cost 2.9 RMB at the cooperative. Now it becomes 2.4 RMB. That Manager Su really earned a lot last time. But now Manager Su can no longer make any money from him.

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Chapter 30 – Buying cars

Many sales representatives from factories came to look for Feng Yu. They were there to negotiate deals with Feng Yu. Some of them are contacted by Feng Yu and some are the contacts, Li Shiqiang got from his friend at the cooperative.

These people came like a swarm of flies once they heard that there is a company doing wholesale for their products.

Feng Yu had a silver tongue and with some small tricks, he managed to fool these salesmen. He got the products at a very lower price and all of them agree to collect payments two days after Feng Yu loaded the shipment.

Only three factories require some partial down payments. These three factories are state-owned enterprise and they must collect down payments.

Down payments? Feng Yu sneered. He changed the down payment to deposit!

Deposit and down payments are completely different in China. Deposit means the goods are reserved. According to the contract, one party must pay the other party double the deposit amount. For down payment, it means that the deal is finalized. If one party breaks the contract, he would have to compensate the other party double of the full amount. Feng Yu is not that stupid to be fooled!

Feng Yu only knows what Kirilenko probably wants. However, the quantity is not confirmed yet. If there are slight differences in the quantity, Feng Yu is confident that these factories will not pursue any compensations from him as he is considered a big customer and there will be future orders from him. Even if there are compensations, Feng Yu can also afford.

If it is a down payment, then Feng Yu still have to pay the full amount of the goods which Kirilenko does not want.

These salesmen were very surprised by Feng Yu's ability to take note of these wordings. They did not expect someone so young to be so alert. Feng Yu is not easily fooled. But they still agreed to sign the revised contract. The provisions of the new contract are very clear and precise on the responsibilities of both parties. The date of payments is also clearly stated.

Do think the state-owned factory salesmen are very honest. They will also seek compensations and block people's door for payments. Of course, in this era, it is uncommon to go to court for compensations. So, both parties must be careful and if they did not receive any payments, they will not do the loading.

The reason for Feng Yu's request making payments the day after loading of the goods is to create a reliable impression. After a few deals, he will be able to get a longer credit term with these factories.

When that happens, there will be no need for Kirilenko to come over personally. With just a phone call, Kirilenko can order the types and quantity of goods and Feng Yu will just send it over. Kirilenko can make payments after he received the goods.

At that time, Feng Yu's International trade can be considered officially started. He can use a small amount of money to do trading of large quantities of goods.

On the third day, those goods had reached Bing City. Some of the factories' warehouse is not big enough to store them and are sent directly to Tai Hua Company's warehouse. Feng Yu's warehouse quickly filled up, stacking to the brim.

During this time, Li Shiqiang is still trading Treasury Bonds. Although Treasury bond prices had raised a little in Bing City, the price in Shen City is still higher. Li Shiqiang can still earn a bit from the differences in prices.

Feng Yu let Li Shiqiang carried on doing this business. He knows that once more cities opened up the trading of Treasury bonds later in the year, this trade will hit the peak.

But to travel between cities every day is too tiring. Feng Yu would have quit a long time ago. The last trip almost tired him to death and the smell on the train is unbearable.

Feng Danying also complained about Li Shiqiang several times. Because of his traveling, they had little time to meet up. However, Li Shiqiang just smiled. Feng Yu had told him that this trade can only last until around June next year. Once most cities opened up Treasury Bonds trading, the prices between cities will stabilize.

While there are still differences between cities now, they must grab this opportunity to make money. After next year, there will be no more money for them to make.

Li Shiqiang also has good news for Feng Yu. His comrade had told him that the Government is replacing a batch of old cars. The Government had already purchased new cars. However, the city is disposing the old cars in batches of at least three cars and are not selling to individuals.

Feng Yu raised his brows and said: "This is not a problem. Isn't it only just three cars? We will just buy three cars. One Jeep and two Lada. We can always sell one of the Lada away. I do not believe there are no buyers for such good cars!"

There are no problems with the conditions of these disposed government cars. These cars were all properly maintained and there is absolutely no problem with the cleanliness. Once they got the cars, they can just send them for an overhaul and it will be as good as new. There will be no problems selling it.

"Xiao Yu, three cars can be too expensive. The Jeep is still fine. Only around 10,000 RMB. Lada cost at least 40,000 to 50,000 RMB. Do we still have enough funds in the company?" Li Shiqiang said.

Feng Yu had thought that since most commodities are cheap in this era, everything else is also cheap. He had forgotten that cars are much more expensive compared to his time in his previous life. This is especially so for imported cars. The prices are outrageous.

There are enough company funds. Their business deals are worth millions but Feng Yu had only used 60,000 RMB as deposits. He only needs to make the full payments after loading the goods. There are still about hundred thousand RMB in the company's account.

"So, what if it is expensive. We are not short of money! Later, you will drive the Jeep during Summer and Lada during winter. This is the company's benefits to the top management. Brother Li, help me get a license too." Feng Yu said.

"You can drive?" Li Shiqiang looked at Feng Yu in astonishment.

"Psssssssssssst ~ ~ ~ It's only driving a car. At our farm, any family who owns a tractor will know how to drive. Don't worry. Later we will find an empty lot and I will show you my driving skills." Feng Yu said.

"If we get two cars, will Uncle Feng be angry?" Li Shiqiang hesitated.

"If you don't say and I don't say, how would he know? Money earned is to be spent. Don't you want to drive a Lada?" Feng Yu replied.

Feng Yu is a person who likes to live a good life. If he can drive a good car, of course, he will drive one. If he is not short of money now, he will buy imported cars such as Mercedes and BMW!

"Well, I'll go talk to my comrade and see how much it costs to for the three cars. He is working there and I will ask him to pick three of the better ones." Li Shiqiang said.

Brother Li, treat him to a dinner and give him a red packet. Don't be stingy. Give him 100 RMB." Feng Yu said.

100 RMB? That is more than a one month's salary. But Li Shiqiang nodded. He knows that this money cannot be saved.

Li Shiqiang acted quickly. As Tai Hua Company is the first company which wants to buy the cars, the City government gave them a good price and even allow Li Shiqiang to choose from the fleet.

Most of these cars had not been used much. It was a waste of these cars as the City is not using them and not assigning them to the villages. Even when the City is getting new cars and there is a shortage of cars in the villages and small towns, the City still chose to sell these cars.

Li Shiqiang's comrade had informed him in advanced There are two 70% new Lada and an 80% new Jeep. But they are too dirty and people seldom use them.

Li Shiqiang pretended to check every car by opening the hoods. But in fact, he is looking for the markings his comrade left for him.

"I want this, this, and this one. Where do I make the payment?" Li Shiqiang said.

Feng Yu was taking a nap when he woke up by the sound of car horns. He looked downstairs and saw the three cars.

Finally, he can seat in a sedan. He had enough of that broken Jeep!

This era, driving a Lada is comparable to driving an imported sports car in his previous life.

Now It's time to go for a ride!

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Chapter 31 – Who is earning more?

Kirilenko had just stepped out of the airport and he saw a Russian car, Lada. Kirilenko felt very proud to see his country's car in China.

But Kirilenko never expects Feng Yu to step out of that Lada.

Eh? Feng Yu changed car? He had changed into a Russian car for me? This is a really good friend.

Feng Yu, on the other hand, had never expected that changing car will increase Kirilenko's impression of him. He only wanted a more comfortable ride.

"Ji Xiong (Chinese). Welcome to China again. I had arranged a dinner and top-grade Erguotou to welcome you." Feng Yu said.

Kirilenko is feeling puzzled by the way Feng Yu address him. But when he heard Erguotou, Kirilenko's eyes lit up.

After a heavy meal and drinks, Kirilenko is high again. Feng Yu explained to Kirilenko that "Ji Xiong" is a short form in Chinese for Brother Ki. Hearing this, Kirilenko is delighted. He held Feng Yu's hands and insisted Feng Yu to stay with him at the International Hotel. But Feng Yu refused.

Sleeping in the same room with Kirilenko? Kirilenko might be able to fall asleep but Feng Yu will be tortured the whole night. The last time Feng Yu shared a room with Kirilenko, he didn't even sleep a wink. Feng Yu thought to himself: "Wait till I learn how to fart while sleeping, grind my teeth, snore and talk in my dreams, I will share a room with you again. We shall see who can fall asleep first."

The next day, Kirilenko saw Li Shiqiang waiting for him at the entrance of his hotel. Li Shiqiang then drove him to a strange place.

This looks like a warehouse.

The doors of the warehouse opened and Kirilenko saw a warehouse full of Soviet Union's fast-selling products. What is the meaning of this? Did Feng Yu prepared for him?

Kirilenko heard a familiar voice from upstairs. It seems that Feng Yu is arguing with someone. Just when Kirilenko reached the second floor, he saw someone leaving the office and slammed the office door loudly. Feng Yu is also shouting in the office.

Seeing Kirilenko, Feng Yu smiled and said: "Brother Ki, you are so early today. Did you sleep well last night?"

"Feng, I heard you arguing with someone from downstairs. Did something happen?" Kirilenko asked.

Feng Yu faked a troubled expression and said: "Nothing. It is just the cooperative. They refuse to sell us any more goods as they had changed the manager. I had contacted other suppliers but the prices are high as this is the first time working together."

"Feng, you had worked hard for me. I can understand. It doesn't matter if it is slightly more expensive." Kirilenko said.

"No. I will not let you suffer losses. I will get you the same prices like last time. Those goods downstairs are the same price as last time. I will reject those goods that are more expensive. I can't let you lose money!" Feng Yu said.

This time, it is Kirilenko's turn to feel embarrassed. He rubbed his hands and said: "Feng, my brother. I will tell you the truth. Actually, these goods are very profitable in my country. It doesn't matter even if these goods are slightly more expensive."

Feng Yu said: "How much profits can you get if my goods are so expensive? You still need to factor in the transportation costs. It will be good if you are able to get 10% profits."

"No, no, no. You don't understand the situation in my country. There is a strong demand for such goods. I am able to make around 40% profits." Kirilenko said.

Fuck. Feng Yu couldn't help but curse in his heart. He had estimated Kirilenko's profit to be quite high, but he never expects it to be so high. The last time, Kirilenko brought 300,000 Rubles worth of goods. That means his profits is about 120,000 Rubles?

Feng Yu suspect that what Kirilenko said is pure profits. That is after deducting the transportation costs and his commissions.

Feng Yu suddenly remembered that the Soviet Union is currently preparing their defense against the US due the President Reagan's Star Wars program (Strategic Defence Initiative: an ambitious project that would construct a space-based anti-missile system). The Soviet Union had utilized all of their resources and industries for military purposes and space programs. Very little resources are used for the civilians.

The Soviet's economy is about to collapse. It seems that the time for the first country to leave the Soviet Union is not far away. Now it is the time to trade with the Soviet Union! Other than military industries, the Soviet Union had a shortage of everything else!

The Soviet Union's industrial products are still more advanced compared to China. This is the time to acquire machinery and parts from them. China is still lacking in many industries and if it is possible to import these industries' machinery from the Soviet Union, then earning a large amount of money is not a dream for Feng Yu.

But it is not easy to obtain the import and export permit. Feng Yu's company still does not have any import permits. His company only have export permits currently and there are still many unfavorable conditions along with it. For instance, if there are foreign currencies in the account, then Feng Yu can only withdraw in RMB. The government will keep those foreign currencies.

During this era, creating revenue from trades is important for the government. The banks monitor transactions very closely. The government allows exportation but it will be very troublesome to do importation as foreign currencies are needed. For coastal provinces, they are still able to import from Hong Kong. But it is very difficult to do importation for the inland provinces.

Feng Yu passed Kirilenko a list in Russian and said: "Brother Ki, come, take a look. This is a list of items. Let me know what items you want. I will give you the lowest price. I will not let my brothers suffer!"

There are tears welling up in Kirilenko's eyes. This is a real friendship. He had only mentioned these items in the phone call and Feng Yu remembered everything. He even arranged everything for me, saving me the trouble.

In the list, there are other items which Kirilenko didn't mention in the previous phone call. Those items are dirt cheap in China. Kirilenko goes through the list carefully and fills in the quantities. He is getting everything on the list!

Feng Yu took out a calculator and started punching in the numbers while Kirilenko enjoyed a cup of red tea. Feng Yu calculated the total amount within five minutes.

"Brother Ki, I had calculated the total including the cost of loading on to the train. It should be around 520,000 Rubles. I am confident to lower it further to 500,000 Rubles. But I need about three more days." Feng Yu said.

"Three days? The train carriage I arranged is for the day after tomorrow. How about this? I will accept whatever prices you give me but I had only brought 500,000 Rubles with me. If it is not enough, you can reduce some of the quantities." Kirilenko said.

Feng Yu narrowed his eyes. Something is not right. This Kirilenko is not as simple as he looks. Feng Yu had only mentioned the prices of these goods casually earlier and Kirilenko had remembered everything. It should not be coincidental for the total amount to be slightly more than 500,000 Rubles. Kirilenko had calculated a rough estimation.

But even if Kirilenko is smart, he can't be as familiar with the prices as Feng Yu. There is also no way for Kirilenko to check the prices himself as everyone will be quoting him a much higher price.

Based on the Feng Yu's pricing arrangement with the suppliers, the total is actually around 430,000 Rubles and Feng Yu can have about 14% profits.

"Don't worry Brother Ki. Leave everything to me. I guarantee you I will lower the price to 500,000 Rubles." Feng Yu said and discreetly passed Li Shiqiang a signal.

Li Shiqiang said something loudly to Feng Yu and Feng Yu shook his head, refusing him. Kirilenko looked at them, not understanding what is going on until Li Shiqiang rubs his thumb against his other fingers. Kirilenko finally understood what the both of them are talking about. Li Shiqiang wanted money.

"Feng, this is 20,000 Rubles. Consider this as appreciation for your work. Do you think it is enough?" Kirilenko said.

"Brother Ki, there is no need for so much.…… Ok, I will just accept it. Rest assured. I will arrange for the goods to be loaded onto your train carriage tomorrow!" Feng Yu said while "reluctantly" accepts Kirilenko's 20,000 Rubles.

It is always a pleasure doing business with Kirilenko.

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Chapter 32 - The approval

The very next morning, Feng Yu arranged his staffs to load the goods from the warehouse onto the train carriage. He also argued with some suppliers in front of Kirilenko, making it look like he is trying hard to lower the prices. In fact, Feng Yu is discussing with them if he can make payments after the goods reach Moscow.

A few of them agreed reluctantly but most argued with Feng Yu. This is the first time they are working together and the contract had been signed. Everything must be in accordance with the contract.

Kirilenko saw everything Feng Yu had done for him. Feng Yu is a really terrific friend. He is even willing to offend his compatriots for Kirilenko. Kirilenko is still thinking of what gifts to give to Feng Yu on his next trip. But little did he know that he had been fooled by Feng Yu.

Killing two birds with one stone. Feng Yu is noting those suppliers that agree to later payments and those who had rejected him. He will carry on working with those suppliers who agreed and will kick those that rejected, once he found a replacement!

On the third day, after all the goods are loaded, Kirilenko carried a large package of cash to Feng Yu.

Kirilenko told Feng Yu that it is not convenient for him to carry so much cash. It is also troublesome to apply for an international bank account and withdraw in China. Feng Yu immediately says he will think of a way to solve this. In future, Kirilenko can just wire the money to him and he will do the procurement and loading of the train carriage for him.

Kirilenko hesitated and said that he will have to consider. They will discuss further on his next trip. As the amount involved is too big, Kirilenko also has to be careful. The next time he comes over, he will also bring a few people who know about trading with him. If possible, he wants to sign a contract with Feng Yu too.

As soon as Kirilenko left, Feng Yu's office was packed with people. The goods have been loaded and according to the contract, it is time to collect payment.

Feng Yu waved his hand: "Let's go to the bank now! This is our first cooperation. I will not drag or owe any payments. Our future deals will depend on how much sincerities you all have."

Bringing 450,000 Rubles to the bank, the bank manager was shocked. This is a big client with so much foreign currency.

There is nothing much to say. The bank does not have enough RMB? No problem. Some suppliers are willing to accept bank transfers. Some also indicate that they are willing to accept foreign currencies.

Accepting foreign currencies? The bank Manager will never agree. Doing foreign exchange is very profitable those days. The Branch manager immediately requested the main branch to send some cash over.

After the suppliers left, the branch manager grabbed Feng Yu and asked where he gets so many foreign currencies.

After learning that Feng Yu had just completed a business deal with a Russian, the bank manager felt disappointed. He thought that this is only a onetime business deal. The bank manager had been looking for a stable supply of foreign currencies and he thought that Feng Yu will be a stable channel.

Feng Yu lean back on the sofa and cross his legs: "Manager Zhu. Actually, it is not impossible to have a constant supply of foreign currency but I have some problems with my permits."

The Manager immediately asked someone to bring Feng Yu a cup of good tea and said: "Mr. Feng, what problems are you facing? Maybe I can help."

"I got a company and I want to do import and export trade. I have all the sales channels and suppliers ready. But I have a problem with the permits. Currently, I only have the exportation permits and no importation permits."

"I know Mr. Lee, Chief of Foreign Trade Department. I can make arrangements for you but your company's bank account must be with our bank and your exports must not be less than 400,000 Rubles a month." Manager Zhu said.

Manager Zhu knew that Feng Yu has his ways of doing business but does not have any strong backings.

If Manager Zhu is able to get a few million foreign currencies a year, he might be promoted to the provincial bank.

"Then I will have to trouble you, Manager Zhu. There might be some difficulties to get 400,000 Rubles a month. But I can promise you that you can take all the foreign currencies in my account and exchanged RMB for me." Feng Yu said. Kirilenko had not agreed to Feng Yu's proposal and Feng Yu dare not commit to Manager Zhu.

"That's a deal. I will ask Chief Lee out tomorrow for dinner. The place would be…." Manager Zhu said.

"How about the Hua Mei Western restaurant? I will make a reservation." Feng Yu said.

Manager Zhu's eyes brighten up. Hua Mei Western restaurant is very expensive.

"That's settled. Tomorrow afternoon, Five o'clock." Manager Zhu said.

When Feng Yu drove a Lada to the bank to pick up Manager Zhu the next day, Manager Zhu was very impressed. For someone who is able to drive imported cars in this era, must be someone very capable.

Chief Lee's car arrived at Hua Mei Western restaurant exactly at five o'clock. Manager Zhu immediately steps forward to shake his hands with both hands.

Feng Yu only lifted one hand and briefly shake Chief Lee's hands. Chief Lee immediately thought that this young man is a bit arrogant.

Fortunately, Chief Lee is still satisfied with the restaurant. The dishes Feng Yu orders are the restaurant's specialties. He had ordered salmon, lamb chops, grilled shrimp and many more.

After eating for a while, Manager Zhu said: "Chief Lee, Brother Feng's permit needs your help to get approval."

Chief Lee puts down his wine glass and said: "It is not easy to get approval for importation. The Government is encouraging exportation now. If it is exportation, it will be easy to get approvals."

"Chief Lee. Now China is opening up and encouraging us to do trading. Although what I wanted is importation, but it is also enriching our country's products and raising the living standards of our people." Feng Yu said.

"You mean you are doing all these for the good of everyone?" Chief Lee said.

Chief Lee is being very sarcastic but Feng Yu doesn't mind. He knows that Manager Zhu is more anxious. Feng Yu had heard that the quota for foreign currencies for Manager Zhu is quite high this year and Feng Yu is confident that he is able to deal with Chief Lee.

Chief Lee, look at this article in "People's daily". Our country is mending the friendship with the Soviet Union. Every time my client come, he sends our domestic goods by train carriages to Moscow. This is a good chance to our country's development. Besides, the things I wanted to import is not something that can be produced in China now. What if, I buy such things back from the Soviet Union and we study it ourselves? Is this not consider a contribution to our country's modernization?" Feng Yu said.

Chief Lee looked at the "People's Daily". The message is very clear. China is encouraging foreign trades, especially with the Soviet Union and the US. China has also signed a number of trade agreements with them.

Coastal provinces are the forerunners in China's economic developments. There is a huge gap between coastal provinces and the inland provinces. But for the province Feng Yu is located, it is next to the border with Russia.

During the meeting yesterday, the provincial leaders had asked the Office of Foreign Trade to encourage and focus on the import and export trade at the borders, and raise the people's living standards. The leaders also wanted the Office of Foreign Trade to ensure that there will be several import and export trading companies this year, and also the companies' turnover must hit a certain amount.

Actually, Chief Lee is very worried now. There are very few people doing imports and exports businesses. To many Chinese, the Soviet Union is a strong country and why would such a strong country need their products? Furthermore, the industrial products from the Soviet Union are very expensive. How can one make money doing imports?

Manager Zhu leaned over and whispered to Chief Lee: "Chief Lee, please help me. I still got a high quota to meet for foreign currencies."

In fact, Chief Lee was only playing hard to get. Deep inside, he was jumping with joy to hear that someone wants to do import and export business. He can answer to his leaders now.

"If you say so, I will consider it. Xiao Yu, come to my office tomorrow. I will go back to a meeting regarding your request now." Chief Lee said.

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