On the weekend, Lin Yi decided to buy a mobile phone for himself.
He previously saved his "first pot of gold" during the World Cup and did not buy himself communication equipment, not because he wanted to save money.
On the one hand, it is useless because there are not many people in the world who need him to be online 24 hours a day.
On the other hand, I subconsciously believe that the era of smartphones is coming, and there is no need to buy something that will be obsolete in the blink of an eye.
As for why not just get an IPhone 4?
Then he can't explain the source of funds.
Miss Gu's instructions were very clear, so his requirements were also very simple, as long as he could use them.
Lin Yi did not go to a large shopping mall or specialty store with bright and clean windows. Instead, he found a common mobile stall with only one counter.
"Boss, which is the cheapest mobile phone you have?"
These words made people feel uninterested. The boss raised his head, he looked quite abstract.
He looked Lin Yi up and down, probably to assess his financial strength, and then took out a small black mobile phone that was only half the size of a palm from the counter below.
Lin Yi guessed that he might have cheaper ones but didn't take them out, but he looked at the price tag and didn't say anything.
He picked it up and carefully examined it like a treasure.
This is a very simple ancient device. The keyboard is the most primitive nine-square grid, and the screen is the size of a watch face. In the middle of the top of the screen are the five letters "NOKIA".
Full of history.
"Boss, yours doesn't have any functions, just make it cheaper."
"Young man, you can eat and talk indiscriminately, but you can't say it without any function. Isn't a mobile phone just for making calls and sending text messages? Which one doesn't?"
The boss knew all the treasures: "Look again, there is an alarm clock, a flashlight, you can plug in headphones, and it even comes with the classic game Snake."
"If you want something with more functions, I have it here, but it's not at this price, right? It can't be cheaper than it."
Lin Yi pointed out something: "This thing turns into parts when it falls on the ground."
"Hey, you don't understand this. Even if it breaks into parts, you can still use it by picking it up and putting it together. There will be no problem at all."
The boss specifically pointed to the sign above: "Come on, do you see this?"
"Brand, Nokia!"
It’s not fun to say this, it’s not good for the brand.
Lin Yi smiled. Even though he failed to bargain, he was not disappointed: "Boss, have you also watched "Crazy Stone"?"
The boss felt that he had won the verbal battle and smiled proudly: "No, you are kidding me. I am from Yuzhou, can't you tell?"
"Hahaha, Shancheng is a good place, I want this one."
When Lin paid the bill, the boss still commented: "When I watched the movie, I liked Huang Mao the most. I tell you, he will definitely become popular in the future."
The boss has good eyesight.
As soon as Lin paid the money, he took away the Nokia 1280 and went to the newsstand to buy a mobile number. The total cost including the phone and phone bill was 200 oceans.
Even if I have a communication tool, although I feel very disgusted, I am still a little excited unexpectedly.
It feels like the village has just been connected to the Internet.
Do you want to try cracking walnuts with it?
On the way back, a boring thought flashed through his mind.
During dinner in the evening, Lin Yi took the initiative to report to Ms. Yu Xiujuan: "Mom, I just bought a mobile phone."
You can't hide it, unless you don't take it out for use, otherwise you need to have a preparation procedure.
"Why did you buy a mobile phone? How much did you spend?"
Lin Guoqing picked up the food steadily without even shaking his head. According to the usual practice, Yu Xiujuan took care of such "little things".
Lin had an excuse early in the morning, so he took out his mobile phone and put it on the table:
"The school is paying close attention this year. I heard from the teacher that I may have to make up some extra classes later. I want to buy a mobile phone so that I can contact you more easily."
"The cheapest one I bought, it didn't cost much."
This reason is nothing new.
Ever since I was a child, I have bought Little Overlord just for studying, not for playing tank battles, Yeti Brothers, Contra and other electronic opium that discourages me from playing with toys.
The full name of this thing is "Little Overlord Learning Machine", listen!
Later, of course, I bought a computer for studying, for accessing information online, and for connecting all over the world in the boundless virtual world.
Definitely not for playing Fantasy Westward Journey, Kart Racing, Cross Fire, World of Warcraft, League of Legends...
I have never heard of these names.
Of course it is the same when buying a mobile phone now, it is just a teaching tool.
In short, it’s all about learning.
In fact, parents are well aware of the little tricks their children use to keep Chen Cang secret.
Are you never too young to be a parent?
Yu Xiujuan gave him a meaningful look: "I remember that mobile phones are not allowed in school, and it was emphasized at the parent-teacher meeting."
"Everyone, just be careful not to be discovered."
Lin Yi was not fooling around. Ms. Yu Xiujuan also knew that it is common for middle school students to use mobile phones now, and it is not a big deal.
She picked it up and looked at it. It was indeed a bargain, so she asked:
"If you want to buy something, just buy something better. If you take this tattered thing to school, your classmates will be embarrassed when they see it."
"What's there to be embarrassed about? This is the tool for making phone calls."
This thing is not for comparison. Now, getting the latest Apple model is still a pretense, and there have even been bizarre news such as cutting off waists and selling kidneys.
In ten years time, arcade machines will be everywhere and no one will give them a second glance.
Yu Xiujuan is satisfied with this attitude, which further proves his statement that "it's just for learning".
"Is the money enough? If it's not enough, I'll give you some more."
His living allowance is paid once a month, just like a salary.
Lin Yi didn't refuse too much. In theory, this should be his only source of funds now: "Then give me two hundred."
Yu Xiujuan nodded: "Save my and your dad's numbers in."
She handed the phone back, but it was still empty. Of course, Lin Yi followed Yi's orders.
Yu Xiujuan passed this test, but Lin Guoqing, who had been silent, also spoke:
"You have made progress since the beginning of this semester. Teacher Zhao said that you can see that you have worked hard during the summer vacation, but you cannot relax yet. The second year of high school is also a critical year..."
Lin Yi was very dissatisfied.
Lao Zhao is famous for not changing even the words. The first year of high school is very critical, the second year of high school is particularly critical, and the third year of high school is the most critical. Which year is not critical?
Of course he would not say this: "The school attaches great importance to it now. Teacher Tang, who teaches us biology class this year, is still a special teacher."
Lin Guoqing didn't say much: "If the teacher teaches well, you have to study hard by yourself. Just know how to do it."
After finally getting through this meal, he was allowed to use his mobile phone.
Lin Yi was lying on the bed at night, playing with this brand new antique, thinking of the latest smartphone he used before his rebirth.
The next ten years will be an era of rapid progress and rapid changes, and this time he will not just be a spectator.