I awakened the cultivation panel.

Chapter 6 Money Makes Men Courage

When Chen Wenjie saw Chen Jingle approaching, he didn't initially think anything was wrong.

However, when Chen Jingle got closer, he realized that his older brother seemed a little different today, and looked more handsome.

But I'm not sure if it's just my imagination.

As it was getting late, I didn't think much of it.

After Chen Jingle fastened his seatbelt, he said with a grin, "Let's go pick up Li Guangming first."

"it is good."

Chen Jingle had no objection.

Because Li Guangming's home is not far away, just two villages away, you can go through their village by following the main road to the city, and then turn in.

The two successfully picked up Li Guangming.

"Brother Le!"

After getting on the bus, Li Guangming greeted Chen Jingle a little shyly; he seemed somewhat reserved in front of Chen Jingle.

Chen Jingle responded with a smile.

It's been more than a year since I last saw him, and Li Guangming has changed a lot.

Both he and Chen Wenjie were the skinny type, even thinner than Chen Jingle.

He used to have a bowl cut and skinny jeans style, which looks slightly better now, but with his 3/7 parted blond hair and flip-flops, he still gives off a "street hustler" vibe.

One's temperament is hard to change.

Like many rural children, Li Guangming's parents were not around when he was young, and his grandparents could not take care of him. He was a little playful and neglected his studies. In the end, he barely finished a vocational school and entered society early.

Fortunately, he was just dressed like a spirited young man, had no tattoos, didn't fight, and was law-abiding.

Rather than being a group of young, energetic individuals, they are more like a trend within a specific social circle.

What was considered unconventional back then is actually pretty much the same as what we see today.

Chen Wenjie sported a perm with an afro, dyed burgundy, giving him a slightly less energetic young man vibe but a stronger nerdy, reclusive look.

All he does is keep his head down, holding his phone and playing games. He only takes his hand off the phone when he needs to scratch an itch.

With long arms and legs, it looks exactly like a big monkey.

As for Chen Jingle himself...

He's a social outcast from a small town, a test-taker who couldn't make it in the big city, so he went back to his hometown to lie around and wait to die. He's a lazy bum, nothing much to say about him.

Five years ago, he might have used his position as the eldest brother to scold them for being unambitious and just wasting their time, and then earnestly reminded them to work hard and make money.

The problem is that he is now also one of the many who lack ambition.

Many of the truly ambitious people are burdened with mortgages, and in five years, they'll probably have lost their down payment.

After experiencing family misfortunes, Chen Jingle sincerely felt that: as a person, just being alive and being happy is enough.

As long as you don't break the law or commit crimes, you can live however you want.

……

"Guangming, are you working in the same place as Wenjie now?" Chen Jingle asked curiously.

Li Guangming laughed and said, "That's right, at the Xinxinsiyu Lotus Supermarket."

How intense is the workload?

"It's alright, we have air conditioning. Apart from the low wages, there's nothing wrong with it."

Chen Wenjie grinned, showing his big teeth, and said, "Also, you can't use your phone at work. If you get caught, you'll have your pay docked. He had 200 docked last month."

"How dare you say that to me? You've been detained before too."

The two undermined each other.

Chen Jingle smiled and asked, "By the way, where should we have the late-night snack?"

"How about the barbecue street next to No. 4 Middle School?" Chen Wenjie asked.

"As long as it's delicious."

"Don't worry, the taste is definitely not bad," Chen Wenjie assured him.

Li Guangming asked, "The place we went to last time, the one with the bald guy?"

"Correct!"

"..."

Chen Jingle spends little time at home and rarely goes out into the city, so he's definitely not as familiar with the area as the two of them.

Upon arriving at the barbecue street, we first found a spot to park the car, and then followed them to our destination. Chen Jingle glanced at the stalls; business was indeed booming, with quite a few people already seated.

The three of them found a place to sit down, ordered a lot of food, and then ordered a dozen chilled Le Cordon Bleu cigarettes, eating and chatting at the same time.

"Brother Le, how long do you plan to stay this time?" Chen Wenjie asked.

Chen Jingle shook his head: "It's not certain yet, at least three to five months. I want to rest for a while first, and work isn't in a rush."

I've only ever heard of people dying suddenly at work, never of people starving to death if they don't work.

Moreover, he has a considerable amount of savings.

Let alone a few months of rest, as long as there are no large expenses, I can rest for five or ten years.

After awakening the panel's cheat codes, there's no need to worry about these issues anymore; you won't starve anyway.

Li Guangming asked curiously, "Why did you quit that job?"

"It was too tiring, I was working overtime every day, and my boss had a terrible temper. Luckily, the company was laying off a lot of people, so they gave me N+1 compensation. It was a good farewell," Chen Jingle said with a smile.

"very nice."

Li Guangming was very envious. Those who had gone to university were different. Not only did they earn more money than them, but they also received compensation when they were laid off.

Unlike them, they don't even have the five social insurances and one housing fund.

After downing half a glass of beer, he hesitated and said, "I'm thinking of changing jobs too."

"Ok?"

Chen Wenjie, who was eating a meat skewer, was stunned: "What did you say? Change jobs? Why?"

"The wages are too low."

Li Guangming shrugged and sighed, "Sister Ling said she wants to marry me. She doesn't want me to buy a car or a house, but I think that while we can live in a house, we still need to buy a car. Before, I gave her a ride on my motorcycle, and we got soaked in the rain on the way back, but she didn't say anything. I think it's more convenient to have a car."

Chen Jingle was also a little stunned when he heard this.

The main problem was that he knew nothing about Li Guangming's girlfriend.

But meeting a girl like that must be a blessing; it's true love. I never expected Li Guangming to be so lucky.

Looking at Chen Wenjie, I found him looking equally dumbfounded.

"Oh? You're planning to get married?"

"That's the idea."

Li Guangming scratched his head. Actually, he was also confused, feeling that he was still young. However, since his girlfriend had taken the initiative to say so, he certainly had no reason to object.

Therefore, this matter was put on the agenda.

"But I don't have any money right now, so I need money."

After these words were spoken, all three fell silent.

This is a very heavy topic. Everyone is short of money and needs money. The problem is that it's hard to make money these days. Without funds, technology, or connections, it's simply not up to ordinary people like them to make money.

You'll never get rich by working; you can only make ends meet.

Money gives men courage.

Throughout history, there have been countless instances where even a hero has been brought down by a mere penny.

Chen Wenjie frowned slightly and asked, "Have you decided what kind of job you want to change to?"

Li Guangming smiled and said, "I'd like to go back to the kitchen and try."

"Dude, are you out of your mind?"

Chen Wenjie was stunned, then couldn't help but complain: "The chef's salary isn't much higher than that of a baker, and it's incredibly hard work. Have you forgotten that we used to work in the hotel kitchen and our hands were covered in burn scars?"

He showed the insides of his arms, and Chen Jingle saw that they were covered with burn marks of all sizes.

hiss~
No wonder few young people these days are willing to work in the kitchen.

With so many options available, there's really no need to do this kind of hard work that pays so little.

Li Guangming shook his head and said, "I'm not going back to work for someone else. I want to try starting my own business, starting with setting up a stall."

Setting up a stall?

Chen Jingle and Chen Wenjie looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Are you serious?" Chen Wenjie asked in astonishment.

　This chapter was almost entirely deleted and rewritten, which is why it's been delayed until now. I apologize.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)