nycdaug Chapter 664 What's going on
Chapter 664 What's going on
Someone stopped him and said, "Jiecheng, stop keeping us in suspense and tell us how you made your fortune." Yan Jiecheng looked at the curious eyes around him, cleared his throat and said, "Don't guess blindly. I recently closed a big deal and made some money." After that, he got into the car, started the engine, and drove away.
As everyone looked at the car going away, their doubts not only did not decrease, but became stronger. Days passed, and Yan Jiecheng's life changed completely. He drove in and out every day in a luxury car, brought some high-end cigarettes and alcohol home from time to time, and also changed new clothes for Yan Bugui and the third aunt. Although Yan Bugui did not show much on his face, he was full of pride in his heart, and he straightened his back unconsciously when he walked. The people in the courtyard were more and more curious about Yan Jiecheng's wealth, especially Liu Haizhong. He wondered in his heart, how could Yan Jiecheng suddenly become rich when he looked like he didn't have any ability? There must be something fishy about this. So he decided to investigate secretly. One day, Liu Haizhong waited at the gate of the courtyard early, waiting for Yan Jiecheng to go out. As soon as Yan Jiecheng's car drove away, he quietly followed behind. The car drove to a bustling commercial district, Yan Jiecheng parked the car in front of an office building, and then hurried into the building. Liu Haizhong didn't dare to follow too closely, so he could only watch from a distance. After a while, Yan Jiecheng and several men in suits and leather shoes came out of the building, talking and laughing, and passing business cards to each other. Seeing this, Liu Haizhong was more certain that Yan Jiecheng must be doing some big business, but he was still confused about what it was. At the same time, the other neighbors of the courtyard were not idle. Xu Damao relied on his well-informed running between the steel rolling mill and the radio station to inquire about Yan Jiecheng everywhere. He learned from his colleagues in the factory that Yan Jiecheng had taken a lot of leave recently and seemed to be not paying attention to his work. This made Xu Damao more convinced that Yan Jiecheng must be doing something shameful outside. Just when everyone's speculation about Yan Jiecheng was getting more and more outrageous, an unexpected thing happened. On this day, Yan Jiecheng had just driven into the courtyard and was surrounded by a group of people before he had time to get out of the car. The leader was a burly middle-aged man with an angry face. "Yan Jiecheng, you are so good, you want to run away with our money?" The middle-aged man shouted loudly. Yan Jiecheng's face turned pale instantly, and he stammered, "Brother, please listen to my explanation..." "What do you want to explain? If you don't pay back the money today, don't even think about leaving!" The younger brothers behind the middle-aged man also started to make a fuss. When the people in the yard heard the noise, they all ran out to watch the fun. Seeing this, Yi Zhonghai stepped forward and said, "Comrade, let's talk it over. What's going on?"
The middle-aged man glanced at Yi Zhonghai and said, "You are his neighbors, right? This guy, under the guise of doing business, cheated several of us out of money, and now he wants to deny it!" Everyone was shocked when they heard it. It turned out that Yan Jiecheng's so-called fortune was obtained by cheating people. Yan Jiecheng knelt on the ground with a plop and cried, "Brother, I really didn't mean to cheat you. I was also cheated. I originally thought that I would pay you back when I made money, but now..." It turned out that when Yan Jiecheng was working in the factory, he met a man who claimed to be a big boss. The man said that there was a business that was sure to make money. As long as you invest money in it, you can double it soon. Yan Jiecheng was persuaded. Not only did he invest his savings in it, but he also borrowed money from friends everywhere. At the beginning, he did receive some so-called "dividends", which made him more convinced. So he increased his investment and pulled a few friends together. But unexpectedly, not long after, the boss disappeared without a trace and the money was gone. In order to pay back the money, Yan Jiecheng could only hide from the creditors and maintain the illusion of being rich in the courtyard. Everyone sighed after hearing Yan Jiecheng's cry. Yi Zhonghai sighed and said, "Jiecheng, why are you so confused? It's not easy to do business. You invested money without knowing the details. Now, the money is gone and you are in debt." Yan Bugui was so angry that he trembled all over. He pointed at Yan Jiecheng and cursed, "You are such a loser. You have brought shame to our Yan family!" The middle-aged man softened his attitude after listening to Yan Jiecheng's explanation. He said, "It doesn't look like you are deliberately deceiving us. Let's do this. I'll give you one month to get the money back to us. Otherwise, we won't be polite." After that, he left with his brothers. Yan Jiecheng sat on the ground with a look of despair. The neighbors in the courtyard surrounded him, some sighing and some comforting him. Sha Zhu said, "Jiecheng, don't be discouraged. Let's work together to find a way to pay back the money." Qin Huairu also said, "Yes, Jiecheng, we are all neighbors, and those who can help will definitely help you." After this incident, Yan Jiecheng thoroughly understood the importance of being down-to-earth. He returned to the factory, worked hard, and found several part-time jobs in his spare time. The neighbors in the courtyard also lent him a hand, some lent him money for emergencies, and some helped him find jobs. With everyone's help, Yan Jiecheng gradually got out of the predicament and paid off his debts. Since then, Yan Jiecheng has returned to his former appearance, dressed simply and lived a down-to-earth life. The courtyard has also returned to peace, and Yan Jiecheng's experience of making a fortune and going bankrupt has become a topic of conversation after dinner, and it has also made everyone understand that wealth is not obtained by speculation, and only through hard work can one live a stable life.
Xu Damao's path to poverty On the day Xu Damao was driven out of the courtyard, the sky was gloomy, as if foreshadowing his bleak fate. He carried a shabby bag with a few old clothes and some scattered daily necessities, and walked out of the place where he had lived for many years in a dejected manner. In the past, although he was not welcomed in the courtyard, he at least had a shelter from the wind and rain. Now he had to face the cruel world outside. When he just left the courtyard, Xu Damao still had a glimmer of luck, thinking that with his own skills, he could always make a name for himself in this huge city of Beijing. He still had some savings left, so he found a small hotel to stay and planned his future. However, after a few days, the money was spent like water, but there was no job. His reputation in the factory was not good, and coupled with his previous misdeeds, no factory was willing to take him in. Days passed, and Xu Damao's savings were almost gone.