Lin Chen received one hundred books and distributed them to everyone for free upon his return.
When everyone received the book, they were amazed to see the fresh ink, the thick pages, and the price tag of 2.5 yuan.
"Brother Chen, you're just giving us such an expensive book?"
It was already inconvenient enough that they were studying at Lin Chen's house, let alone accepting such expensive books. It was really inappropriate.
They all pulled out several bills from their pockets.
Lin Chen refused: "I said it's free, so there's no need to pay. You just need to help me promote it and say that I have college entrance exam review materials for sale."
With the official announcement of the resumption of the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao), the Ministry of Education issued the "National Higher Education Entrance Examination Review Outline".
This outline is available at Xinhua Bookstore for seven cents a copy.
This outline is highly sought after, but not everyone can get their hands on it. Some people have to borrow it from various places and copy it down bit by bit. Just copying this one book would probably take several days.
Lin Chen not only plans to print the expensive "Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry Review Collection", but in the future, the syllabus and other cheaper materials will also be printed one after another.
These 100 books will be given away for free, and other books will come later to help him earn the money back.
Upon hearing Lin Chen's request for them to promote the advertisement, everyone patted their chests and said they would definitely help him get the ads out there.
Zhao Ergou held a collection of books, flipping through the pages with a rustling sound. "Brother Chen, this paper is really good, it makes a rustling sound."
Lin Qiao teased him, "Brother Er Gou, are you taking the college entrance exam too?"
Zhao Ergou threw the book down: "Come on, why don't you spend that time eating and drinking? You might not even pass the exam. You've been working yourself to the bone. Even if you pass, so what? You still have to eat and sleep. Are you going to be any better off than others?"
Lin Chen was afraid that his mouth would affect his performance, so he quickly pushed him away:
"Ergou, you've finished your work for today, go back and rest."
Zhao Ergou revealed a hint of joy: "Really? Then I'm off! You see? Working half a day easily every day, then coming home to drink and eat meat, this life is truly wonderful!"
As he spoke, he picked up the watermelon Lin Chen had picked for him and swayed away.
The crowd burst into laughter, but after the laughter subsided, they buried themselves in their studies again.
Who wouldn't want the comfortable life Zhao Ergou lives? But the consequence of shortsightedness is that he only earns a pittance his whole life. People need to learn to plan ahead.
Seeing Zhao Ergou eating and taking things, Lin Tao next door was incredibly envious and his hatred for Lin Chen grew even stronger.
What a jerk! He makes money and doesn't even share a bit with his own brother, but gives it to a stranger! If anything happens at home in the future, won't he have to rely on his relatives?!
Since he is so heartless, don't blame him for being unjust.
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Soon, news that Lin Chen had review materials spread throughout the commune, and everyone came to him to buy books.
Liu Fang was temporarily assigned to work as a sales clerk.
Taking the college entrance examination is a big deal. Everyone else has books to study, but you don't. Wouldn't you just become part of the denominator?
Everyone is extremely enthusiastic about the exam and no one wants to become part of the denominator.
In fact, in the 1977 college entrance examination, there were 5.7 million test takers, but the final admission rate was less than 5%.
Most people are destined to become part of the denominator.
They cost 2.5 yuan each, and sometimes we can sell more than a dozen copies a day.
This shipment volume is much faster than making clothes.
When Luo Guangming heard that Lin Chen had a book, he took some time to go home.
Although he still had projects to work on, he didn't want to miss this opportunity to take the exam.
"Oh dear, Lin Chen only brought back a hundred copies. He gave some away for free, but the rest are all sold out. I don't have any left."
Liu Fang said helplessly.
Lin Qiao knew he had arrived, so she quickly went inside, took out a brand new book, and handed it to him:
"Brother Guangming, I guessed you'd find this useful, so I saved a copy for you. I'll send you any new books my brother gets in the future."
Anyway, she'll be starting school soon.
The resumption of the college entrance examination also means that she can take the college entrance examination next year.
I wonder which university Luo Guangming wants to apply to?
However, she'll find out once he fills out his college application; she'll just quietly remember it then.
Luo Guangming received the book, a shy smile spreading across his face:
"Xiaoqiao, thank you."
After a two-second silence, I finally mustered up the courage to speak:
"I didn't go to high school. Can I ask you questions later?"
"No problem. I'll stay at the dormitory, and you can stay at the construction site tonight. I can take you to the classroom to study later."
Let's study by candlelight tonight!
After they finished talking, they felt embarrassed to stand together any longer, so Luo Guangming took the book and left.
On the way, he was in such a good mood that he almost felt like he could fly.
When he returned home, he found his older brother sitting on the doorstep with a bitter face.
"Brother, what's wrong with you?" he asked, stepping forward with a frown.
Luo Tiegang showed him a letter:
“Your sister-in-law sent this from her parents’ home, asking me to give her 500 yuan to get a divorce. She’s not even had enough to eat this year. Where am I supposed to get 500 yuan to give her?”
But I really can't live with her anymore, so divorce wouldn't be a bad thing.
Luo Guangming looked at him, "You really want a divorce?"
Luo Tiegang nodded: "If she hadn't brought it up, I could have stayed put. But now that things have escalated, we can't drag things out."
I'm a soft-hearted person and have always been led by the nose by her, but this time, I'm very determined.
"Okay, I'll help you figure something out. Brother, now that you've come to your senses, don't look like that. It wouldn't look good for Tiger to see you like that."
Luo Guangming patted him on the shoulder and advised him.
But where is he going to get that 500 yuan?
He had earned a few hundred yuan before thanks to Brother Chen's help, but recently it has all been used to subsidize the project, leaving him with only a little over a hundred yuan.
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