Lin Shumei was still a little confused when she looked at the notebook Xu Xuejun brought over.
Following the guidance of the notebook owner, he read page by page, his eyes getting wider and wider.
Xu Xuejun ran back and forth, and felt the cool breeze, which made his mind clearer. He pointed at the words in the notebook and began to explain to Lin Shumei,
"I won't officially graduate until the summer of the new year. I've already made an agreement with the securities company I used to work for, so I'll start working there first."
"The domestic stock market has been gradually maturing in recent years, but the risks are also very high. I want to learn more professional knowledge in the company before venturing out on my own."
"This period is about two years. I plan to achieve this by the end of 1997."
"Then I'll ask my dad to borrow some money to officially enter the stock market. I plan to spend about two years not only to pay back his capital but also to earn enough to buy at least a house."
"Around the year 2000, when we're both 25, if you're still willing to be with me, we can get married. I'll buy you a house wherever you want to live."
"It's about the car..." Xu Xuejun frowned as he looked at his notebook, "Maybe I have to wait another year or two..."
Lin Shumei stared blankly at his "Five-Year Plan". Xu Xuejun didn't seem to say much when explaining, but the notebook was filled with densely written words.
This notebook is more like a diary, except that future records are written in advance, and then when the time comes, they are changed according to reality.
There are plans for career and plans for life.
There was his previous monthly salary, living expenses, and so on after graduation. There was also the cost of renting a house during his summer internship, utilities, and food expenses. All of them were listed in order, and future plans were laid out there.
And it was marked in small words on the side - the surplus is for dating.
Xu Xuejun said that if possible, he would want to marry Lin Shumei immediately every day, but he also knew that this was unrealistic.
Even completing the plan in his notebook within five years might not seem possible to others, but he had no way out.
Unless he doesn't want to marry his Shumei anymore.
He knew that Lin Shumei's family would arrange a car, a house, and even money for her.
If he knew how to handle things, he could make Lin Shumei and the entire Lin family happy, and then shamelessly live off his wife's money.
But he didn't want to, because it would be Shumei who would be embarrassed.
Others would say that Shumei had found a useless loser. They would also say that the Lin family's parents had not properly chosen a man for their daughter and had chosen such a gigolo.
He wanted to use his own abilities to give Shumei a bright future and to support his own family.
Lin Shumei held the notebook in her hand and stood there motionless for a long time. Finally, she blinked and raised her head, looking at Xu Xuejun seriously.
"I trust you."
I believe you will succeed, and I also believe our future will be bright.
And I will not just stand there, enjoying the superior life given by my parents, waiting for you to give me a bright future. I will also work hard to sprint forward.
The future belongs to both of us. I will work hard with you and embrace our happiness.
***
Chen Chunhua discovered that her youngest daughter seemed to have disappeared recently. From the Chinese New Year to now, she took the initiative to call home, but there was no sign of her.
Liang Shengdi's birthday was approaching, and the old lady kept asking the little girl if she had forgotten her. When she got angry, she scolded the girl for being heartless and not even thinking about her grandmother.
Chen Chunhua quickly called Lin Shumei.
During the Chinese New Year, Lin Guoqing spent a fortune on a batch of GSM phones, and everyone in the family got one. Although Chen Chunhua scolded him for wasting money, she had to admit that these things worked well.
For example, now she can directly dial Shumei's mobile phone number, and as long as she answers the call, she can start cursing.
There is no need to wait for her to see the message on the pager, and then take the time to go out and find a phone booth to call her back.
"Hello? Mom?" A not very clear voice came from the other end of the phone.
Chen Chunhua stood outside the yard, stretched the antenna to the maximum, found a shady spot, put her hands on her hips and made a phone call.
"Hello? Shumei. Are you busy now?"
"Not bad." Lin Shumei pushed the documents on the table in front of her, pinched her eyes, and walked out of the office. "What's the matter?"
"What else could it be? Do you remember your grandma's birthday?"
Lin Shumei then remembered that today was May 9th, and that the 13th was her grandmother's birthday. Every year, everyone would get together to celebrate.
Chen Chunhua on the other side was still saying, "I saw that the 13th is Monday. You should go to school and your sister has to go to work, so I thought it would be best if you could come back this weekend to celebrate her birthday first, otherwise..."
Otherwise, the old lady will definitely hold a grudge until her birthday next year.
"Okay, I know. I'll be back this weekend... You don't have to prepare the cake then. I'll buy it."
Chen Chunhua nodded, then she remembered she was on the phone.
"That's fine... But, Shumei, what have you been busy with lately? You used to come home every few weekends, but this year you didn't even come home for May Day...
Your second brother wanted to come back but couldn't, but he did call. Your sister even stayed home with the child for several days. Only you...
Your grandma had originally left a lot of food for you, but you didn't come back, so she was so angry that she ate it all by herself, and refused to leave any leftovers even though she was full. She also kept complaining for several days about how good Bai was to you..."
As people age, they long for the feeling of being surrounded by their children and grandchildren. Lin Shumei, in particular, grew up relying on Liang Shengdi, and usually cared about her. Now, suddenly not being able to see her for a long time, how could she miss her?
Chen Chunhua also wanted to remind Shumei that her grandmother is like a child now, and she should be careful not to let it take too long and she won’t be able to be coaxed back.
Lin Shumei's situation is no different from that of a part-time worker and student now. Last year was fine, but after the Chinese New Year this year, the company seemed to be getting back on track. Everyone is extremely busy, not to mention her, one of the founders who also has to balance her studies.
Moreover, ever since she saw Xu Xuejun's future plans, she has been holding her breath, not wanting to fall behind others, and dared not relax at all.
She hadn't been home to see her parents and grandmother for a long time, but she also hadn't slept before 12 o'clock for a long time.
"Mom, I'm sorry..." She apologized guiltily, "I have to take care of both sides now, so I'm a little busy... After I graduate from graduate school next year, things should be much better.
But I will pay attention and try to squeeze out more time to go back and take a look later."
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