Era: Starting with the struggle to refuse being taken advantage of

Chapter 34 I have a showdown
Wang Chengpeng shook his head slightly and said, "I was just helping my friend repair some small, slightly damaged things. As a thank you, he paid me some money."

"What exactly made you think I was engaging in speculation and profiteering?"

If anyone is indeed engaging in speculation and profiteering, it is definitely Ji Yongyue, not Wang Chengpeng.

However, since the other party was able to become the manager of the scrap metal recycling station, Wang Chengpeng believed that the other party would not be so stupid as to let him be targeted for speculation.

As the manager of a scrap metal recycling station, he has a hundred ways to rationalize what he has on hand.

Although he didn't understand the intricacies of the situation, Wang Tieshan wasn't stupid. He quickly realized that speculation and profiteering had absolutely nothing to do with Wang Chengpeng.

He just fixed some small things for someone and got paid for it.

However, while acknowledging the issue, Wang Tieshan raised his second question:

"But son, where did you learn this radio repair skill?"

"I've never seen anything like it before, not even once in my life!"

Judging from Wang Chengpeng's ability to turn trash into treasure just now, it is definitely not a skill that ordinary people can possess, making it hard for Wang Tieshan not to be suspicious.

In response to Wang Tieshan's doubts, Wang Chengpeng quickly cited some books as an explanation, saying:
"This is knowledge I learned from books, but I haven't had the opportunity to put it into practice."

"But I never expected that during my last trip to Hetian Town, I would have the opportunity to showcase my talents."

"Dad, you don't think there's anything wrong with me letting everyone eat some meat now, do you?"

Wang Chengpeng's real purpose was to ensure that everyone could eat better food, not to show off.

In this country where education is generally valued, the idea that knowledge is power is almost a consensus.

After bringing the books out, Wang Tieshan no longer doubted Wang Chengpeng's words.

To everyone's surprise, even after believing Wang Chengpeng's explanation, Wang Tieshan shook his head vigorously, saying:
"Son, it's a good thing that you're capable of making money."

"But we shouldn't be blindly arrogant and spend money recklessly."

"Not to mention the money your family borrowed for your wedding, the expenses before, during and after the wedding alone amount to a huge sum."

"You should save the money you earn and pay off your debts as soon as possible; that's the right thing to do."

"After all, the interest of eight yuan a month is terrifying to even think about."

"Besides, your money-making skills are rather conspicuous, so it's best not to expose them."

As the saying goes, it's not the thief you should fear, but the one who has his eye on you.

"You have no idea, the braised pork you made tonight alone has attracted a lot of attention."

"If we ate and drank well every day, we'd probably have been reported to the police station long ago. Making a fortune quietly is the only way to go!"

Although he spoke seriously, Wang Tieshan's words were full of ease, completely different from his previous somber tone.

This morning, when he learned that the team leader was only willing to let him withdraw five yuan in advance, he felt like his world was about to collapse.

Five yuan? Even in the countryside, that would be hard to support a family of four for long.

Things are different now. Life has improved, and my son has learned to earn money.

While it might not allow the family to live a luxurious life with meat at every meal, at least the risk of going hungry is gone.

Thinking of this, Wang Tieshan chuckled, gave a thumbs-up, and said:
"Son, I can finally rest assured now that you're capable. I will fully support your repair business."

"Alright, that's settled then. Just don't cause any more trouble."

"You don't want to ruin your future because of being reported by someone, do you?" "But son, don't worry too much. Being too blatant is not good, but you can still treat yourself to a little extra food."

"Don't worry, our lives will definitely get better in the future."

Watching Wang Tieshan's joyful figure disappear into the distance, Wang Chengpeng was utterly speechless with bitterness.

He originally wanted to improve his family's life through his own efforts, but he never expected that everything would return to where it all started.

However, he wasn't stupid. He knew that Wang Tieshan was absolutely right. It was indeed not appropriate for the Wang family to flaunt their wealth at the moment.

I was so focused on improving my family's living conditions that I overlooked the most basic thing – walls have ears!
Then I'll just wait a little longer.

Either he waits until he breaks off the engagement with the Liu family and cancels the heavy debt burden on the Wang family.

Either wait until you get into university and become a successful person in everyone's eyes, then the Wang family can naturally change.

This may take some time, but Wang Chengpeng has enough patience to wait.

Thinking of this, Wang Chengpeng looked again at the parts that originally belonged to the radio, hoping to repair another radio.

The benefit of repairing a radio is a full five dollars, so he naturally didn't want to miss out.

Unfortunately, even the most skilled cook can't make a meal without rice.

Even if Wang Chengpeng's repair skills were superb, he couldn't conjure up perfectly intact parts out of thin air.

It's also impossible to hand-make parts without any tools.
Finally, after repairing the second radio to about 40% completion, he stopped what he was doing.

Unless Ji Yongyue provides some more parts, the repair of this radio can only go so far.

Thinking of this, Wang Chengpeng subconsciously looked at the electric fan wrapped in newspaper under the bed.

Thanks to the higher price of electric fans, the cost of repairing one would be even more substantial.

Although this was a completely unfamiliar field for Wang Chengpeng, he believed he could succeed through hard work.

The ever-increasing proficiency level is the best proof of that!

……

The next day, Wang Chengpeng got up very early as usual.

After a night of hard work, although he still only had a vague understanding of how to repair electric fans, he had at least gotten a clue.

If he works a little harder today or tomorrow, he might be able to fully understand the structure of this electric fan.

As long as he has enough materials, he can repair this valuable little guy.

As the crowd gradually gathered, especially Xia Mingyue's beautiful figure that was faintly visible, Wang Chengpeng had an idea and took the initiative to walk towards her.

The moment Wang Chengpeng reached Xia Mingyue, under her bewildered gaze, he pulled out a two-cent coin and handed it to her, saying:

"Xia Zhiqing, look how careless I really am."

"These two cents are something you put in the book you were reading before. I accidentally dropped it out while I was reading and couldn't return it in time. Please forgive me."

In fact, Wang Chengpeng was a little puzzled when he found the two-cent note last night, wondering how he had dropped money there.

After all, he handles his money very well, so there's no way he would make such a small mistake.

After much thought, he finally remembered the money tucked inside Xia Mingyue's book, which led to the scene of returning the money this morning.

(End of this chapter)