Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Arriving at the dormitory, Qi Tongwei pushed open the peeling paint door.

What comes into view is a white lime wall and a bumpy concrete floor.

Four simple iron bunk beds are placed on both sides, and in the middle is a long red table with slightly scars, which is filled with a wide variety of snacks and drinks.

The dormitory conditions were not as good as they would be twenty years later, and they were standard rooms for eight people.

Seven roommates from all over the country had already chosen their bunks early, and only the upper bunk near the toilet was empty, waiting for its owner to arrive.

Seeing Qi Tongwei coming, the seven roommates looked him up and down with different expressions.

Sitting around the long table were four young men wearing the most fashionable wide-leg pants, pencil pants, suits and other clothing. They seemed to come from well-off families. After just a glance, they immediately turned around to drink their drinks, eat snacks and continue the previous topic.

The other three were lying on their beds reading books, glancing at Qi Tongwei inadvertently, but their eyes were more focused on the four people sitting around and the snacks they brought.

Snacks are a rare thing in this day and age.

It is no exaggeration to say that even in the millennium, many rural children have never achieved freedom over snacks.

Faced with their disregard, Qi Tongwei realized that his attire already indicated his class.

To be able to enter Handong University, apart from having good academic ability, one’s family background is not too bad.

No matter when, if poor children want to make a breakthrough, they have to work harder than those rich children.

It takes superior talent and 200% effort to be able to compare with those who have no worries about food and clothing.

In the nearly one month since Qi Tongwei came into the world, in addition to reviewing his homework every day, he also had to help with housework and go to the construction site to earn some living expenses. Under such circumstances, the time he had for studying was simply not as much as those people. If he did not have extraordinary talent, how could he have been admitted to Handong University?

However, they have the bridge built by their parents, and because they are young, they naturally look down on ordinary people's children like Qi Tongwei.

After all, in the eyes of some people, talent is something that is both precious and worthless.

Qi Tongwei did not take the initiative to talk, he also has his own pride. Perhaps these peers have backgrounds that he now needs to look up to, but with his experience of systems and foresight, why would he need to bow down to his peers to make friends?

One day, the background behind you and the achievements under your feet will surpass everyone here.

Qi Tongwei walked silently to his seat and put down the snakeskin bag and backpack.

A thin boy wearing glasses in the lower bunk stood up immediately and said with a flattering smile, "Classmate, let me help you."

Qi Tongwei looked at the boy and understood what was happening. The patches on the gentleman's body were not much better than his own.

This is to want to form a group with myself.

Qi Tongwei did not refuse and took the initiative to start a conversation.

"Classmate, my name is Qi Tongwei, what's your name?"

"Hello, classmate Qi, my name is Ma Xiaojun."

Ma Xiaojun smiled and deftly pushed Qi Tongwei's mat gently. The mat rolled into a cylinder was immediately and neatly spread on the bed.

Qi Tongwei threw the quilt onto the bed, and the quilt scattered under the huge force.

"Where is Mr. Ma from?"

"I'm from Jinghai."

"Jinghai is a great place, with the endless sea behind it and abundant resources."

Jinghai City, as the name suggests, is a coastal city in Handong Province.

As we all know, being close to the sea means that future development will not be too bad, whether as a port or in the tourism industry.

However, Qi Tongwei was thinking about the fishmonger. It was 1988 and the fishmonger was just an adult.

"Okay?" Ma Xiaojun smiled bitterly. "My family is fishermen. We have to risk our lives to fight against the wind and waves at sea. Even so, our income is barely enough to make a living."

Qi Tongwei patted Ma Xiaojun on the shoulder and consoled him, "Don't worry, I believe China will get better and better in the future. The fish are not valuable now because the living conditions of the people are just enough to satisfy their basic needs, plus the transportation is difficult, so of course they can't be sold at a high price. In a few years, when people's lives are better and transportation is developed, things will naturally be different."

"Thank you for your good wishes." Ma Xiaojun smiled, "By the way, classmate Qi, why did you come just now?"

"Something delayed me."

Qi Tongwei put his food away, touched his hungry stomach, and asked, "Have you eaten?"

"not yet."

"That's great. I haven't eaten either. Want to join us?"

"Okay."

The two walked out of the dormitory. It was noon, and they followed the crowd to the cafeteria.

Both of them were from poor families and only ordered a plate of vegetables and rice.

Qi Tongwei certainly wanted to eat meat, but he was short of money, so he had to save as much as possible. He also wanted to use the little money he had as start-up capital, so he naturally couldn't eat and drink as much as he wanted.

During the meal, Ma Xiaojun talked about what he saw and heard in the morning.

Ma Xiaojun arrived early and could have grabbed a good seat so as not to be close to the toilet.

But Ma Xiaojun was a bit cowardly and was afraid of offending others, so he gave up his position.

Among the other six people in the dormitory, four have good family backgrounds, and the best one is said to be the son of a director of a district in Jingzhou.

Jingzhou is the capital city of Handong Province. It is generally highly staffed, and the municipal party secretary is concurrently a member of the provincial standing committee.

A district director is generally at the deputy division level, which even Gao Yuliang cannot compare to.

The other three either have wealthy families or some power, which are beyond the reach of ordinary people like them.

As for the remaining two, they were also children of workers and were much better off than the other two.

It seems that a chain of contempt has been formed. Unfortunately, Qi Tongwei and Ma Xiaojun are at the end of the chain.

After the meal, Qi Tongwei had a preliminary understanding of Ma Xiaojun.

Although Ma Xiaojun is a bit cowardly and timid, he is good at observing people's words and expressions. Such a person will definitely be able to thrive in the officialdom in the future.

After dinner, Qi Tongwei said goodbye to Ma Xiaojun’s kindness in accompanying him and wandered around Handong University alone.

While digesting food, you can also get familiar with the environment.

Handong University, as the business card of Handong, also has a place in the whole country. Needless to say, its environment and geographical location are excellent.

Qi Tongwei was thinking about how to get rich quickly with just over 300 yuan in his savings account.

I want to go into politics in the future, and then I won’t be able to do business, so making enough money while I’m in college is of utmost importance.

Having enough money can not only make up for the shortcomings of an official who is most likely to make mistakes, but also help him develop the economy of his jurisdiction and achieve political achievements, which are mutually reinforcing.

In the late 1980s, what was the fastest way to make money?

Stock market? Lottery?

Don’t even think about these two things for now, as China’s stock market hasn’t even been established yet.

The lottery numbers are out, but how do I know which one I will win? Besides, anyone who knows about lotteries will understand.

It is popular to submit articles at this time. It is not only a good idea to make money but also to enhance your reputation.

It's ok for Qi Tongwei to ask him to imitate and write some online novels, but to be honest, Chinese literature is not something he can make a living from.

Originally, I was just a small manager in the workplace, and I had almost returned all the books I had read to my teachers long ago.