When Li Mu returned home from the Children's Palace, his mother Zhou Chunhong had already prepared a sumptuous lunch.
As the economy became more prosperous, she bought a new house and bought a new car, the work in the scenic spot became useless for Zhou Chunhong. The monthly salary of more than 1,000 yuan was only about 20,000 yuan a year, but she had to spend most of her time doing it.
Even going home only once every few days, Zhou Chunhong could bear it before, but now she can't stand it at all.
A few days ago, I finally made up my mind to quit my job at the scenic spot and devote more energy to taking care of my son's food and daily life.
It’s just that when you’re used to working, you suddenly feel free, and you feel empty and have nothing to do.
At the dining table, Zhou Chunhong gave Li Mu a piece of braised pork and said with a smile: "Eat more meat, look how thin you are now."
Li Mu nodded.
"Well, I understand, you should also eat more."
Then he picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs and put it into Zhou Chunhong's bowl.
She was so happy that she smiled happily and her eyes were filled with relief.
After a while, Zhou Chunhong remembered something and said: "Oh...I don't have a blessed life! I felt busy when I was at work. I just quit my job. After staying at home for a few days, I felt too idle and empty in my heart.
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"I plan to find another leisurely job recently. Even if I have something to do, I won't delay taking care of you."
Li Mu took a mouthful of rice, raised his head and asked, "Mom, our family is rich now. What's the point of working for others for that little work?"
Zhou Chunhong put down her chopsticks and sighed: "You can't just stay at home and have nothing to do. You can also kill time if you have a job."
Li Mu suggested: "Just because you don't work for others doesn't mean you have nothing to do. You can be your own boss and run a small business!"
Li Mu's words stunned Zhou Chunhong for a moment.
"Business?"
"No, no, how can I do this!"
As he spoke, he quickly waved his hand.
Li Mu said: "Why not? Mom, in my heart you are the best."
"When you are your own boss, you have free time. You have the final say whether you want to go to work or leave work. It's quite free, isn't it?"
Zhou Chunhong was very happy to be praised by her son, but she was very sober and knew that she did not have that ability.
He sighed and said: "Forget it, doing business is not that simple. I don't have the ability. What should I do if I lose money?"
"Let's save the money and live our small life in a down-to-earth manner."
Li Mu said: "Mom, I recently read an economic book. Our country has developed too fast in the past few years, with inflation and money depreciating rapidly."
"One hundred yuan this year may have only 90 yuan of purchasing power next year. Saving money is the most stupid thing. The bank's interest rate can't keep up with the pace of inflation."
"Think about it, does one hundred yuan ten years ago have the same purchasing power as one hundred yuan now? Twenty years ago, a household with ten thousand yuan was considered a rich person, but now all households with ten thousand yuan are poor."
"These bonuses seem large now, but in a few years they may not be anything."
Some of Li Mu's words made Zhou Chunhong worried. She thought that with these bonuses, she would have enough money to spend her whole life, but she never thought that money would depreciate so quickly.
She did not doubt the authenticity of her son's words, because this was her real experience. Think about how strong the purchasing power of one hundred yuan was ten years ago, or in 1996, and how much purchasing power is left now.
Twenty years ago, a household worth 10,000 yuan was very popular, and it was definitely synonymous with the rich. No one can afford it now.
If you say who is a millionaire, others will think you are mocking him.
The country is developing so fast, and money is becoming less and less valuable. These bonuses seem to be quite large, but it is hard to say how much purchasing power they will have in the future.
Zhou Chunhong was worried for a while and could no longer calm down.
Then he looked at his son: "Chaoyang, is there anything written in the book about what to do?"
Li Mu looked like he was thinking, and after a moment he said: "Mom, despite inflation in recent years, money has depreciated rapidly. No matter whether our country's economy is developing well, there are opportunities everywhere. Do some business and let money make money.
That’s a good way.”
After going around in a circle, we came to business again.
Zhou Chunhong said distressedly: "Chaoyang, business is not that easy. Mom has no experience and doesn't know what kind of business to do. What if we lose money?"
Li Mu said: "It shouldn't be that difficult!"
"According to what is written in the book, you can choose a promising sunrise industry. Now that the country's economy is developing so fast, all walks of life have dividends. As long as you don't make any big mistakes, you can usually make money."
Zhou Chunhong was silent for a moment: "But we don't know what is considered a promising sunrise industry!"
Li Mu looked thoughtful, and suddenly, he seemed to think of something.
"I don't have much exposure to other aspects, but there is one industry that I think is good."
"Mom, do you feel that there are more and more various training classes now, such as the Mathematical Olympiad class I am enrolled in now, as well as those for English and painting... all kinds of training classes are becoming more and more popular."
"In recent years, the country's economy has developed rapidly, and everyone has spare money. They want their children to be at the starting line and start enrolling in various training courses."
"This should be a sunrise industry."
After listening to her son's words, Zhou Chunhong thought about it and realized that this is really the truth. As a parent, who doesn't want their children to lose at the starting line? As long as the economy allows, who doesn't want to enroll their children in a few classes?
Now this momentum has just started to gain momentum. With the importance that Chinese people attach to children's learning, it will definitely be a hot industry in the future.
It's just that she is a middle-aged woman and does not have much education, so she cannot do this job.
Shaking his head in disappointment, he smiled bitterly and said: "Chaoyang, it's good to hold training classes, but Mom has never been a teacher, so how can she run one!"
"I sent the child here without any further delay."
Li Mu suggested: "Mom, it's actually not nothing. Many bosses don't understand technology and they do very well.
"You can find knowledgeable help."
"Find a powerful partner and let him help manage it. We will provide the money and he will provide the effort. You will be the chairman and he will be the general manager."
"We can still run the training class well!"
Perhaps she was stimulated by the name of chairman in her son's mouth, Zhou Chunhong's eyes brightened, then dimmed.
He glared at Li Mu and said, "What kind of chairman are you? Those are all big shots on TV. Only someone like me can be the chairman."
Li Mu said: "Why not? This is just a position. When the company is opened, you will naturally become the chairman."
Zhou Chunhong shook her head: "Eat well. Your mother and I are just a housewife. I don't have much education and I don't know many people. Where can I go to find help?"
There was silence at the dinner table for a while.
After a while, Li Mu saw that the time was right and suddenly said: "Mom, actually, it's not that hard to find knowledgeable people."
Zhou Chunhong glared at him: "It's not difficult to find, do you know him?"
Li Mu nodded: "I really know many very good teachers."
Only then did Zhou Chunhong realize that his son had been ranked first in grade all year round and was the teacher's pet peeve.
Others don't know it, but her son definitely knows a lot of good teachers.
However, despite being proud, Zhou Chunhong still didn't take it to heart.
"He is a good teacher who is willing to resign and hold training classes with me."
Li Mu said: "Why not? Teachers' salaries are not high now. As long as the conditions are right, there will definitely be someone willing."
Zhou Chunhong is still a little hesitant, or not confident.
Li Mu said thoughtfully: "Mom, how about I choose a few to test them out first."
"Eat quickly!" Zhou Chunhong added another piece of sweet and sour pork ribs to him.
She neither objected nor agreed, probably she didn't know what to choose.