Chapter 132 Bidding

"How's your luck?"

Instead of joining Zhou Xiaoke's fun, Zhou Anan came to her cousin, looked at the small stack of banknotes in front of him, and asked a question.

During the Chinese New Year, it’s harmless for teenagers to play cards or mahjong for five or ten yuan.

“So-so.”

Seeing his cousin coming over, Zhou Shun answered casually and turned his attention back to the card game.

Seeing that his cousin was playing cards so seriously, Zhou Anan shook his head secretly and did not disturb his interest.

Although he is his uncle's son, Zhou Anan, who devoted himself to study before the age of 18, is not that familiar with this cousin who dropped out of junior high school and stayed at home, and they don't have much in common.

"An An, why don't you sit down and let me play with you."

"No, no, I'll just take a look."

After visiting the card games of several other cousins and borrowing two hundred yuan in cash from cousin Chengjie, Zhou Anan, who felt out of place, said hello to a few elementary school classmates and walked out.

If it were her previous life, Zhou Anan would probably join in and play a few rounds.

But Zhou Anan's soul, which is in her thirties, makes it impossible for her to play with these young people in their twenties.

Ahem, mainly because the card games are only for five or ten dollars, I don’t like them.

If you do the math, Zhou Anan has earned more than 2.4 million in the past six months, with a monthly income of 400,000. How could she care about a card game worth a few dollars?

As a junior, Zhou Anan would not join in the card games played by the village chief and his friends that involved hundreds of players.

Gambling requires restraint. It's okay to play with family members, because the wins and losses are all among family members. As for outsiders, Zhou Anan doesn't have the mind to do that.

He understood all these after experiencing many setbacks in his previous life.

But there are some things that no one will learn from or understand how to restrain themselves without experiencing pain.

"It's time to keep cousin Chengjie busy."

Looking at his cousin Cheng Jie who borrowed money to continue the battle, Zhou Anan couldn't help but shook his head.

After walking around the village, Zhou Anan saw that her grandparents were already asleep, so she naturally didn't bother them and went home to sleep before one o'clock.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, after going to the mountains to worship our ancestors, it was another leisurely day.

Apart from strolling around the village, the now empty city area has no attractions. Zhou Anan, like a salted fish, just lies on the bed, chats on the phone with a beautiful girl, plays with the little loli, and the time passes.

Zhou Anan started visiting relatives on the second day of the Lunar New Year and continued until the fourth day. After visiting relatives with her parents, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Thanks to the fact that my father bought a van before the New Year, we were able to visit the New Year’s greetings so quickly this year.

In previous years, we would be busy until at least the sixth day of the New Year and would have to stay at relatives' homes, but this year we can go and come back on the same day.

However, having driven mid-range cars such as Mondeo and Audi, Zhou Anan was quite dissatisfied with the van type.

Unfortunately, he now has to be on guard against his father controlling his financial power. Besides, most of his funds are invested in Hong Kong stocks. In addition, the prices of various cars are very high now. Zhou Anan quickly gave up the idea of buying a new car for his father.

The most lively day is undoubtedly the sixth day of the New Year, when an uncle in the village marries his daughter. The uncle has a close relationship with Zhou Anan's family.

The daughter of this uncle married the son of the boss of a company that was among the top 50 taxpayers in Lizhou. The betrothal gifts alone included a Land Rover and 2.88 million in cash, which caused countless villagers to exclaim.

According to someone, if my uncle's daughter gives birth to a son, she will receive a bonus of tens of millions.

Anyway, Zhou Anan, who was sitting there eating fruit, listened to what the villagers from the same village said in a serious manner.

"The wedding procession is here."

Someone shouted, and everyone rushed out of the house.

A ten-mile-long wedding procession is a bit exaggerated, but the wedding procession's vehicles plus those of relatives stretch out for two or three miles, and it does look quite spectacular at first glance.

The uncle's eyes were smiling.

This was the most glorious and glorious moment in the uncle's life.

However, Zhou Anan knew that the company would be in debt in a few years, and her cousin was not living a happy life after the fake divorce.

It is common for local enterprises in Lizhou to experience ups and downs. Zhou Anan still thinks it is more appropriate to be a stable landlord in the future.

As a person, you should be low-key.

Zhou Anan took some time to go and see the two bridesmaids, and found that their figures and looks were just average, which made her a little disappointed.

According to the local customs of Lizhou, when welcoming the bride, lunch should be eaten at the bride's home.

Dozens of round tables filled the open space in front of the house. Most of the villagers from the same village came. Zhou Anan's father and uncle had a closer relationship, so they also took advantage of a table in the room.

It was lively and bustling until two o'clock in the afternoon, when the wedding procession returned and my uncle's house became a little quieter.

Zhou Anan, who had received several ten-yuan red envelopes, went home contentedly with a belly full of fruit to catch up on her sleep.

The eighth day of the first lunar month, at Shangfang Rock.

Ever since she could remember, Zhou Anan remembered that her parents would take her to worship Mr. Hu every Chinese New Year, and this had never stopped until she was in her thirties.

This year they changed to a small van, and Zhou Anan can now sleep comfortably in the back seat.

The ticket is 20 yuan per ticket, and there is no discount for local residents of Lizhou.

After entering the door, Zhou Anan looked at the steep mountain road, feeling full of energy after a good sleep.

"So, they are all related people?"

Zhou Anan easily left her parents behind and was standing on the top of the mountain enjoying the breeze. When she heard the call from Zhou Xiaoke, she couldn't help but frown.

Many schools' bidding has started today, but problems arose when Zhou Anan asked Zhou Xiaoke to bid.

Three middle schools in a row had candidates win the bid.

But when Zhou Xiaoke inquired, he found out that the winning bidder’s bid was not as high as his, and was even much lower.

After all, he was originally helping Zhou Anan and had no intention of making money from the school shop, so the price he bid was high enough.

It is obvious that the business of this small shop has become the property of certain people.

"Do you want me to go and use my connections?"

Zhou Xiaoke felt a little embarrassed for not being able to handle such a small matter, so he took the initiative to offer a suggestion.

"No need. I'll go with you to check out the bidding for No. 1 and No. 2 Middle Schools tomorrow."

Rejecting Zhou Xiaoke's suggestion, Zhou Anan said something.

With Zhou Xiaoke's identity, not only is it difficult for him to get in touch with the decision-makers of those schools, but he would also be easily trapped.

It is no wonder that the reshuffle of primary and secondary school principals that shocked the entire city occurred two years later. Today, the principals of primary and secondary schools have enormous power, and it is very normal for them to abuse their power for personal gain.

Just like this 'open' bidding, the bidders have no chance to meet each other. They just submit a price to the school office and then wait for the school to notify them whether they have won the bid.

Absolutely non-public and non-transparent.

However, Zhou Anan, who had nothing to do with this matter, could do nothing about it.

Zhou Anan could only hope that key middle schools like No. 1 Middle School and No. 2 Middle School, which were the focus of the entire city, would be better. She had no idea.

As long as he was given an opportunity to bid publicly, Zhou Anan felt that there was no reason for him to lose with his bidding model that was not aimed at making money.

I had originally thought of investing in a small middle school store and letting my eldest aunt and her husband run it so that they would spend less money. But it seems that under the current circumstances I can only spend more money.

No amount of money can compare to family love.

As long as it could change her uncle's life trajectory, Zhou Anan decided to spend more money without feeling any regret.

"An An, come and burn incense."

“Here I come.”

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Anan walked over quickly.

"What time does it start?"

On the ninth day of the New Year, Zhou Anan took a bus to the city, then got on the van waiting next to the station and asked the driver in front.

"The bidding for No. 2 Middle School starts at 9:30. I have inquired and this year, except for No. 1 Middle School and No. 2 Middle School, all other schools are not open to public bidding."

Zhou Xiaoke, who was sitting in the driver's seat, started the car and answered casually.

"It should be fine."

When he heard that it was an open bid, Zhou Anan nodded.

The bus stop is only five minutes away from No. 2 Middle School. Zhou Anan and Zhou Xiaoke chatted for a few minutes and then arrived at the gate of No. 2 Middle School.

The new high school campus of No. 2 Middle School has not yet been completed. Today, No. 2 Middle School includes both junior high and high school departments, with nearly 3,000 students.

Such a large student resource also represents the booming business of small shops on campus, and there are many social practitioners participating in the bidding.

Based on an annual profit of three hundred thousand to five hundred thousand, Zhou Anan felt that a budget of three hundred thousand was necessary.

Fortunately, the year-end dividend arrived last month. At present, there is enough money in the account, but there is not much left.

“So many people.”

As Zhou Xiaoke walked into the meeting room, Zhou Anan couldn't help but frowned.

At first glance, the conference room that could accommodate more than 300 people was at least half full.

Thinking about it again, Zhou Anan also felt it was normal.

What business is the best to do? Monopoly business;

Whose money is easiest to make? Students’ money.

No. 2 Middle School is the public middle school with the largest number of students in the entire Lizhou City, without a doubt.

Among them, the profits of small shops on campus can be seen by anyone with a vision.

An investment of two or three hundred thousand may not be small, but there are a lot of people in Lizhou City who have that much money.

The saying that rich people make money faster is still very applicable in this day and age.

"Dear guests..."

A middle-aged woman who looked like a leader walked to the front and took the first step in the bidding.

"One hundred and fifty thousand."

"One hundred and fifty-five thousand."

"One hundred and sixty thousand."

…

"Two hundred and twenty thousand."

From the starting price of 100,000, the bidding price soared all the way to 220,000 in just ten minutes.

"Two hundred and fifty thousand."

Looking at the time displayed on the phone, Zhou Anan frowned and said to Zhou Xiaoke beside him.

"Two hundred and fifty thousand."

After hearing the instructions from his elementary school classmate, Zhou Xiaoke raised the bidding card in his hand without hesitation.

The bidding price was raised by 30,000 yuan at once, and this move attracted the attention of all the bidders.

The scene fell silent in an instant, as those who were interested in bidding were thinking about the price they could afford.

"This gentleman offered 250,000 yuan. Is there a higher price? We have more than 3,500 teachers and students in Lizhou No. 2 Middle School..."

Director Li, the host, looked at the person who made the offer and began to introduce the advantages of Lizhou No. 2 Middle School again, continuing to raise the offer price.

"255,000."

Finally, when Director Li was halfway through his speech, someone else made a quote.

(End of this chapter)