Chapter 154

At the end of 1999, a bug in the program that adjusted computer time triggered a "millennium bug" panic. People worried about computing crashes, time and space confusion, and the end of the world.

Zhou Qing was also affected by these comments, and he murmured worriedly: "The end of the world is coming, what will happen to my children at home?"

Lin Qiu recalled that in his previous life, he had never heard of the end of the world in his hometown, so as for the year 2000, apart from remembering watching the Olympics in the summer, he had no other impression.

It can be seen that there is a huge difference between the two worlds. Even Zhou Qing, an old rural lady, has begun to keep up with current affairs.

"Mom, don't worry! There is no such thing as the end of the world. This is all nonsense spread by others." Lin Qiu comforted her.

Lin Ting, wearing his new reading glasses and holding a newspaper, sat on the sofa. Hearing this, he raised his head and said, "I've told your mother that these are all rumors, but she doesn't believe them. If this is true, our government will not sit idly by."

Zhou Qing rolled his eyes at the old man and said, "I know, I know! I just said that because the children are still young!"

However, the child in Zhou Qing's mouth also jumped out.

After hearing this, Wang Shan also stopped painting and took the time to say to her, "Grandma, our teacher said, don't believe in rumors or spread them!"

"I won't talk to you anymore! I'm going to take a shower!" Zhou Qing fled in panic after being told off by his granddaughter.

On the evening of December 31, 1999, just as the last sunset of 1999 had passed, the streets of Shenzhen were already lit up with bright lights and crowded with people.

The streets were already packed with people, as if all the people in Pengcheng had gathered here without any prior arrangement, waiting for the bell of the new millennium.

Lin Qiu's family did not directly participate in this lively New Year's Eve event.

There are elderly people and children at home, and there are too many people outside. For safety reasons, the whole family waited in front of the TV to witness this exciting moment.

"10, 9, 8,...3, 2, 1"

After the count on TV, the citizens of Pengcheng counted down in unison, and Lin Qiu's family outside the TV also shouted loudly.

When the number "1" was read out at the same time, the clock on TV rang and colorful fireworks bloomed in the sky outside.

The family happily moved to the balcony to enjoy the brilliant fireworks together.

The "millennium" has begun.

On the first day of 2000, the weather was as sunny as usual.

After Lin Qiu came back from the newsstand, he found that his daughter was still asleep, so he ran to the small bedroom and woke her up.

"Shanshan, hurry up and get up, it's already past nine o'clock!"

Wang Shan twisted and turned, saying, "I slept too late last night and I want to sleep more," and refused to get up.

Lin Qiu opened the curtains and said, "Look, the sun is shining on your butt, why don't you get up?"

"I cover myself with a quilt so it can't get exposed to the sun!"

After saying that, Wang Shan pulled the quilt over her head.

Lin Qiu poked her head helplessly through the quilt, "You little lazy bug! Grandpa and grandma are out playing. There are some steamed buns in the rice cooker. Remember to eat them when you get up."

"I know!"

A muffled sound came from under the quilt.

On New Year's Day, Wang Xiuren was not working, and the couple felt that they had not gone out alone for a long time. The weather was good, so they simply went for a walk together.

There is never a shortage of people on the streets of Pengcheng, especially during holidays. Even if it is windy or rainy, there will always be crowds of people.

Lin Qiu took Wang Xiuren's arm, pointed at the shops on the road and said, "There are more and more shops selling home appliances now."

If it were a few years ago, every family would have to save up for several years before they could buy a big item. Now it seems like it’s free and I have to add several of them every year.

As a result, more and more sellers’ stores were opened, and there were more and more brands.

"Let's go shopping in the mall!" Wang Xiuren pulled Lin Qiu into the mall.

To welcome the millennium, the mall hung a lot of festive decorations, all in red.

"You stay on this floor first, I'm going to the bathroom!"

Before he had been walking around for long, Wang Xiuren rushed to the toilet and almost bumped into someone.

Lin Qiu couldn't help but complain: "A lazy donkey will pee and shit a lot!"

Then a person walked slowly on this floor.

She didn't go into the store to look around, but just looked at it from a distance through the glass window.

It’s not that I can’t afford it, I’m just worried that Wang Xiuren won’t be able to find anyone when he comes out.

Not long after, Wang Xiuren came over breathlessly, patted Lin Qiu on the shoulder, coughed twice, and said awkwardly: "Well, I bought you something."

Oh, it seems you just went shopping?

Lin Qiu approached him with great interest, staring at him with his eyes rolling around, "What did you buy for me?"

Wang Xiuren kept the secret at this time: "Guess?"

Lin Qiu looked at her husband. He only had the pocket money she gave him every month, so he probably couldn't afford to buy anything expensive.

She asked tentatively, "Hand cream?"

Two nights ago, before going to bed, I complained about the dry weather and my hands were very dry. I guess he heard it.

"No, guess again!"

"leather shoes?"

I told Lin Ping before that we would go buy a pair of new leather shoes together during the New Year.

"You can guess the more expensive one."

"watch?"

Wang Xiuren shook his head.

After guessing several times and failing to get it right, Lin Qiu became a little impatient.

Wang Xiuren could only quickly take out a red flat box from his pocket with three golden brand names on it.

When Lin Qiu saw this, his first reaction was not surprise, but he looked at Wang Xiuren suspiciously: "Where did you get so much money?"

How could someone who only turned in his salary and received pocket money afford such expensive things?

Wang Xiuren hurriedly explained: "I bought you something before I even had time to warm up to the last payment from Brother Adada."

After that, he complained confidently: "You still don't appreciate it! You still don't believe me. Others don't know who I am, but don't you know?"

Lin Qiu was not angry after hearing this. He smiled and pulled his arm, shaking it twice: "I'm just worried about you! I don't ask you to make a lot of money out there, I just hope you're safe."

Lin Qiu's words instantly crushed Wang Xiuren's complaints. He opened the box with great interest, "Hurry up and stretch out your hand. See if you like it?"

The plain gold bracelet is matte and feels heavy when hanging on the hand.

Lin Qiu stretched his hand in front of his eyes and looked at it carefully. The more he looked at it, the more he liked it. "How heavy is it?"

"Twenty grams. Look, it's written on the label!" Wang Xiuren handed over the box.

"Have you almost spent the balance?" Lin Qiu took the box and put it in his pocket.

"No, I still have 800 yuan left!" Wang Xiuren patted his pocket, "I still have to buy something for Shanshan."

So, even though Wang Xiuren has many shortcomings, Lin Qiu is still willing to follow him.

He has always only thought about his family and rarely thinks about himself.

"You can't just buy it for us, you have to buy one for you too!" Lin Qiu pulled him towards the escalator.

Wang Xiuren didn't care so much, "I have them all, it would be nice to buy some for my parents."

“Buy them all, buy them all!”

Lin Qiu went to the third floor and bought him a Longines watch, bought a set of clothes for each of his parents, and bought a pair of sneakers for his daughter.

When they got home, Lin Ting looked at the couple carrying lots and lots of bags and joked, "Did I read the date wrong? Today is not New Year's Day, it's Chinese New Year?"

Wang Xiuren smiled and replied: "It's the Chinese New Year. The Gregorian calendar year is also the Chinese New Year!"

The old couple put on new clothes and tidied each other up. Wang Shan put on new shoes and ran around the living room, while Wang Xiuren raised his hand to admire his new watch.

Lin Qiu felt very contented looking at the scene in front of him.