It was a new year again, this year was 1988. Zhang Weifang was already 45 years old. Her skin was no longer as plump as when she was young, and the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes were clearly visible.

Watching this face change in the mirror every day is a very special experience.

Since the beginning of this year, an unprecedented trend has quietly emerged. As if driven by an invisible force, people have flocked into the business world and plunged into this tide of going into business.

For a time, many people flocked to the two southern cities of Shenzhen and Qiongzhou like a tide, as if there were endless treasures waiting for them to dig.

Rumors spread that the streets and alleys of southern cities were paved with gold, and wealth could be obtained by just reaching out and grabbing it.

This statement made more people excited, and they couldn't wait to experience this mysterious and attractive place for themselves. As a result, more and more people packed their bags and embarked on a journey south, chasing that seemingly unattainable dream.

Lu Shi has opened four clothing stores in the past few years, and the profits are very good. His posture is still upright. Although he is in his forties, time has been particularly kind to him, and there seems to be no trace left on his face.

Because he runs a clothing store, he dresses very fashionably. Whether it is a suit in spring or autumn, a white T-shirt in summer, or a black windbreaker in winter, it will always catch people's eyes.

In the summer, he would wear black sunglasses and a silver chain around his neck, which made Zhang Weifang shake her head. She thought this outfit was a bit too alternative.

This year, the production of many small factories has been hit hard, and some factories have even chosen to go bankrupt.

The word "bankruptcy" suddenly came into people's vision, like a bolt from the blue, making everyone panic.

Once upon a time, the working class was considered the proudest group, toiling in factories every day and sticking to their posts day and night.

They not only work in the factory, but also live, eat and rest there, and regard the entire factory as their home. They are full of a sense of belonging and dependence on the factory and regard it as a part of their lives.

However, now faced with the harsh reality of bankruptcy, they feel helpless and confused. The place they once worked hard for is about to disappear, and their future has become uncertain.

This sudden change left them at a loss, and their hearts were filled with anxiety and uneasiness.

At this time, many people choose to buy out their years of service. The older generation is fine as they have pensions and don’t have to worry for the time being. But it is different for young and middle-aged people as they are still young and have to support their families, so many people with flexible employment have appeared in the market.

Driven by the market economy, more small vendors appeared on the streets, and various industries flourished like mushrooms after rain.

In the spring, Zhang Weifang's second uncle Zhang Jiuling called her. She knew that Lu Shi was doing business, so she wanted to learn some experience from him.

Zhang Jiuling has retired and is enjoying his retirement at home. His three children have all started their own families. He was living a stable life, but his eldest son Zhang Qingshan insisted on quitting his job and going into business, and no one in the family could persuade him to stop.

Zhang Qingshan originally followed in his father's footsteps and worked in the armed forces. He also married and had a son. However, when he was in his 30s, he suddenly became rebellious and insisted on following others to Qiong City.

He quit his good job without consulting his family. Zhang Jiuling was so angry that he beat him up, but even so, it couldn't stop him from going into business.

Over the years, Zhang Weifang often corresponded with his second uncle's family, so they were very familiar with each other's situation. Zhang Jiuling couldn't stop his son, so he had to find an acquaintance to teach him.

Unfortunately, Zhang Qingshan was a rebellious person and he was not willing to listen to Lu Shi's opinions and suggestions at all.

His idea was good. Since there was gold everywhere, he could just grab a handful if he went there. Why should he listen to other people's blind orders?

In May, Zhang Qingshan took all the family savings, including normal income, borrowed money and money from selling the house, a total of 120,000 yuan, and left home without looking back.

In July, An An graduated from university and was assigned to the Municipal Taxation Bureau. Now An An has grown into a handsome young man of 183cm tall. He is eloquent and was warmly welcomed by everyone as soon as he arrived at the unit.

At the same time, Hu Zi also returned home with his girlfriend. Hu Zi has been a criminal policeman in the past few years, and his temperament has changed a lot. He has also become more stable.

Hu Zi’s girlfriend is called Wang Hui. She is a fair and plump girl with thick eyebrows and big eyes. She smiles at everyone she meets and is very cheerful and gentle.

The only bad thing is that there is no man in her family. Wang Hui's father died early, and her mother raised the four sisters alone. Their family has no son, so they have always been looked down upon by others. A few years ago, Wang's mother adopted an orphan as her son, who is only two years old now.

As the eldest in the family, Wang Hui must take the responsibility of raising her younger brother, so she is still unmarried at the age of 24.

The necessary conditions for her to find a partner are that he can accept her younger brother and support her family at critical moments.

Zhang Weifang was not satisfied with this condition, but since Hu Zi was willing, she didn't say much.

Hu Zi is busy with work and is often not at home. His condition is that his wife takes care of the house, is filial to his parents, and does not cause trouble. Because he does not have much time to spend on his family, he needs a stable rear.

When the parents of both sides met, they praised each other's children and said, "You are good, I am good, everyone is good," and the marriage was decided.

Hu Zi got married on National Day. His betrothal gifts, furniture and appliances were all prepared by Zhang Weifang. The couple now lives in the house that Lu Shi used to live in. They live very close to each other and can take care of each other if anything happens.

Before Hu Zi got married, Zhang Weifang asked the Yue Lao system to completely erase all his memories about space from his mind. She didn't want to leave any risks.

Hu Zi is married, so it is not safe to let him carry the folding space with him. People are always careless, and it would be bad if it was accidentally exposed.

After getting married, Wang Hui thought that she could eat meals cooked by her mother-in-law every day, so her family could save money and she could also give more money to her younger brother.

Although Hu Zi was willing to take on the responsibility of raising his brother-in-law, they had agreed before they got married that Wang Hui could give a maximum of 15 yuan to her parents' home every month as compensation for his frequent absence from home.

Hu Zi is not a sucker, Wang Hui knows this, and she doesn't dare to give all the money to her brother. After all, she also needs to eat, drink, defecate and urinate at home.

I originally thought I could benefit from the help of my parents-in-law, but who knew that Zhang Weifang let them start their own business the day after the wedding. Wang Hui felt bitter but could not say anything. She tried to persuade Hu Zi:

"Hu Zi, why don't we have dinner with my parents-in-law? You're busy at work, so I can cook at home."