When Chen Zhi returned home, the house was quiet.

Old Chen and Comrade Zhang Guifang haven't left work yet.

These days, although bank tellers and civil servants have respectable jobs, working overtime is the norm, especially at the end of the month when Zhang Guifang often has to work until late at night.

Chen Zhi took off his T-shirt, which was covered in the smell of cooking oil, and threw it into the washing machine. He then went into the bathroom and took a cold shower.

The cold water washed over his body, taking away the heat and making his mind clearer.

Handing over the barbecue stall to Li Zhiyi was a decision he made after careful consideration.

First, he genuinely looked down on that small amount of money.

For him now, there are too many ways to make money.

The appreciation of Bitcoin and the fluctuating returns of equity are far greater than the profits from selling skewers in the smoky night market.

Second, Li Zhiyi is too weak.

This weakness is not only economic, but also character-related.

If we don't push her, she might just stay in her shell and let others bully her for the rest of her life.

It is better to teach people to fish than to teach people.

Giving her a way to earn money and letting her learn and grow in society is far more effective in changing her fate than simply giving her money.

As for that 20% profit...

It was just an excuse to reassure the girl that she would accept it.

Chen Zhi dried his hair as he walked out of the bathroom and took a can of cola from the refrigerator.

With a "snap," the ring was pulled open.

Bubbles surged and billowed.

He walked to the desk and turned on the computer.

The screen flickered, illuminating his slightly immature face.

The stock market is currently on the eve of a major bull market.

Although he doesn't plan to focus his main efforts on stock trading, he can easily make some pocket money by taking advantage of his foresight and making a few trades.

He skillfully opened the stock trading software and entered the code.

Several candlestick charts popped up.

These are all stocks that will become multi-baggers in the next few years.

Chen Zhi squinted, his fingers tapping on the keyboard as he formulated his next plan.

Just then, the sound of a key turning came from outside the door.

"Oh, I'm exhausted. My back is killing me."

Zhang Guifang's voice came in, accompanied by the sound of high heels hitting the ground.

"Alright, alright, hurry up and cook, our son must be hungry."

Chen Jun's voice followed closely behind.

Chen Zhi closed the stock trading software, switched to the desktop, and casually opened a Minesweeper game.

The door was pushed open.

Zhang Guifang peeked in and saw Chen Zhi sitting in front of the computer; her brows immediately furrowed.

"Chen Zhi! Why are you playing on the computer again? Have you finished your homework?"

Chen Zhi clicked the mouse without turning his head.

"Finished writing."

"Finished writing? Let me check it!"

Zhang Guifang walked in wearing slippers, rubbing her sore shoulders as she rummaged through Chen Zhi's schoolbag.

Chen Jun followed behind, carrying a bag of freshly bought steamed buns and cold dishes.

"Alright, Guifang, the child is on summer vacation, what's wrong with letting him play for a while?"

Old Chen is a typical henpecked husband. He doesn't have much status at home, and it's only at times like this that he dares to say a few words in support of his son.

"Just keep spoiling him!"

Zhang Guifang glared at her husband, but didn't actually rummage through his schoolbag. Instead, she sat down next to Chen Zhi and suddenly twitched her nose twice.

"Hmm? What's that smell?"

She leaned close to Chen Zhi and smelled him.

"Why does it smell like cumin? And also like cooking oil?"

Chen Zhi's heart skipped a beat.

Did I forget to use shower gel while showering?

"Oh, I was hungry earlier, so I went downstairs and bought some grilled gluten."

Chen Zhi continued to spout nonsense without batting an eye.

"The food outside is so dirty! It's all gutter oil!"

Zhang Guifang immediately flew into a rage, poking Chen Zhi's forehead and berating him, "Isn't there food at home? Why do you have to eat that junk food! I think you're just wasting your money!"

Chen Zhi let her poke him without arguing.

Anyway, I can't avoid this scolding.

"Okay, Mom, I'm hungry. When is dinner?"

He used the tactic of changing the subject.

Zhang Guifang then remembered that she hadn't cooked yet, sighed, and stood up.

"All you ever think about is eating! If you don't get into university, you'll be starving!"

She walked into the kitchen, grumbling.

Chen Jun winked at his son and secretly slipped a sausage into Chen Zhi's hand.

"Have some money first. Your mom was furious when she found 500 yuan missing during inventory today. Don't upset her."

Chen Zhi took the sausage, feeling a warmth in his heart.

Although Old Chen was a bit of a wimp, he was truly a good person.

"Dad, I want to get a new computer."

Chen Zhi tore open the packaging of the ham sausage and said as he ate it.

I bought this computer a few years ago, and its configuration is a bit outdated.

Chen Jun paused for a moment as he was untying his tie.

"Replace your computer? Why would you want to replace it when it's perfectly fine?"

He glanced somewhat awkwardly towards the kitchen, then lowered his voice and said, "You know, your mother manages all the money in the house..."

"I have money."

Chen Zhi took a bank card out of the drawer.

That was the money he had left over from selling Bitcoin. Apart from the portion he invested in Notes Jump, he still had hundreds of thousands in his account.

Chen Jun was stunned.

He looked at the card, then at his son.

"Where did you get the money? Didn't your mom take all your New Year's money?"

Chen Zhi had already prepared his explanation.

"From scratch-off lottery tickets."

"Scratch-off lottery tickets?"

Chen Jun was completely bewildered.

"I went out with Wanwan before and bought a scratch-off lottery ticket. We won 100,000 yuan."

Chen Zhi didn't want to explain too much; explaining too much would only cause trouble.

"Anyway, this money is enough to buy a computer. You just need to tell Mom for me not to think I've done anything wrong."

Chen Jun held the card, his hand trembling slightly.

"Okay...okay."

Chen Jun swallowed hard and shoved the card back into Chen Zhi's hand.

"But you need to tell your mom about this at the right time, otherwise she'll definitely think you went to rob a bank."

Just then, Zhang Guifang's shout came from the kitchen.

"Chen Jun! Have you peeled the garlic yet? What are you dawdling about for?!"

"Here it comes!"

Chen Jun responded reflexively, threw off his tie, and scurried into the kitchen to peel garlic.

Chen Zhi looked at his father's retreating figure and shook his head helplessly.

Her status in the family is basically over.

After dinner.

Chen Zhi returned to his room and lay down on the bed.

The incessant chirping of cicadas outside the window was quite irritating.

He took out his phone and glanced at the time.

It's 9:30 p.m.

At this hour, Li Zhiyi should still be preparing the ingredients.

I wonder if that timid girl can handle it.

Chen Zhi turned over and stared at the chandelier on the ceiling.

Forget it.

Since you're letting her fly on her own, don't worry about it.

Falling down a couple of times isn't a bad thing.

Just then, my phone suddenly vibrated.

It was a short message.

It came from an unfamiliar number.

Chen Zhi, thank you. I will try my best.

No signature.

But Chen Zhi knew who it was.

He stared at the short line of text on the screen, and the image of Li Zhiyi's timid face and her eyes, which seemed to shine brightly amidst the everyday life, came to mind.

Chen Zhi's lips curled up slightly.

My fingers flew across the keyboard as I typed a few words and clicked send.

Stop talking nonsense and remember to split the money.

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