Hong Yanwu is a hands-on person who will take action immediately when he thinks of something.
On April 20, the third Sunday after he and Shui Qing started dating, he took the couple to the Summer Palace again.
When they finished walking around the "Promenade", they sat together on the seats in front of the "Yulantang Hall" to rest and looked at the Seventeen-hole Bridge in the distance.
Hong Yanwu suddenly discovered that there were not many tourists coming and going here, and Xiaoying ran to the flower garden to catch butterflies. The timing and environment were perfect.
So I was there among the beautiful lakes and mountains, and the warm spring breeze.
He took out a specially prepared small red brocade box from his pocket, held it in his palm, and brought it to Shui Qing's eyes.
"What is it?"
Shui Qing was confused by the sudden situation and asked in confusion.
But Hong Yanwu knew that this was definitely not an act.
Because Shui Qing had never even seen a piece of real jewelry, and she had never visited a gold jewelry store in a bank like other fashionable girls.
I really don't know what's inside, and I don't realize what this situation means.
He just pretended to be mysterious and blinked.
"It's for you. Just open it and take a look. Here is what I want to say to you."
In this way, under his repeated urging, Shui Qing opened the box looking unfamiliar.
As a result, a giant pink diamond no less than the size of a pigeon egg shone with brilliance, instantly illuminating her face and eyes.
This diamond ring is one of the fine products collected by Hong Yanwu in the state-owned jewelry company.
Although its origin and history are unknown, the most important thing is that the diamond ring is large enough, weighing 20 carats.
To put it bluntly, this thing is placed in a box in an inlaid manner. Except for a few small bites around the diamond, the crystal clear diamond body is all over the place, and it is impossible to tell that it is a ring.
It wasn't until Hong Yanwu took it out himself and put it on Shui Qing's hand that she really realized what it was.
It goes without saying that what Hong Yanwu wanted to "say" to her couldn't be more clear.
You can also imagine how you will feel when the water is clear.
A woman suddenly owns the first piece of jewelry in her life, and it is a gift from her lover, which has the most special and important meaning.
It was enough to plunge her into an unbelievable surprise and uncontrollable excitement.
In addition, don't think this is already a vulgar scene today, but the reason why it is "vulgar" is because it works for girls.
What's more, this style is not popular in China these days, so as the first person to try it, this is called "romantic".
No woman can remain calm and composed in such a situation.
Shui Qing is no exception. Her reaction to this situation is almost exactly the same as that of other women.
He stared at the ring on his hand and couldn't bear to look away. He was so happy that he could hardly speak.
At this time, she is of course the most gentle and obedient.
So in such a public place, she allowed Hong Yanwu to hold her hand and put his arm around her waist for the first time.
"Now that you've put it on, you can't go back on your word. From now on, our hands can only be held together, not even welding apart."
Hong Yanwu declared his power with exaggerated words, which meant the establishment of a lifelong contract.
How could Shui Qing not understand what this meant?
Although Hong Yanwu's tone was a bit domineering, even though they had been in a relationship for only twenty days.
But she is already a twenty-nine-year-old girl, and this kind of "dominance" and "quick" approach is actually a kind of consideration.
She immediately lowered her head shyly and responded.
And with this sound, the lives of the two people have officially become the same thing from now on.
Although she was overjoyed, the more Shui Qing looked at it, the more she felt that the ring on her hand was expensive.
Although she couldn't figure out the true value of this piece of jewelry, good things are good things.
This kind of top-level jewelry, which is rare in the world and can be handed down from generation to generation, is so bright and dazzling that ordinary products can't match it?
With such a close contact, everyone can feel its extraordinary charm and hidden value.
Therefore, she couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.
"Xiao Wu, is this thing too expensive? How much did it cost you? Or do you use what you have at home...?"
"I bought it. But don't ask how much it cost, just ask if you like it?"
"Of course I like it. But... it must be very expensive, I know. In fact, the most important thing between us is sincerity. You really don't need to buy me such a thing, or... or just return it..."
"You, stop pushing it away. This is the engagement ring I gave you. Marry a man, wear clothes and eat with a man. Do you have any concerns about spending my money? Besides, if you really return it, we will lose a lot.
Because such a good thing is hard to come by, it is too rare, and it is a treasure that can be passed down from generation to generation. I dare say that in twenty years, it will be hundreds or thousands of times higher than the price I paid for it today.
, do you believe it or not?”
Hong Yanwu's last words were far beyond people's current understanding and seemed so shocking that they immediately caused an uproar in Shuiqing.
"Liar? How can it be so much higher?"
"I know you don't believe it, but that's how I get my money."
Hong Yanwu's attitude was still firm. He knew that Shui Qing was inevitably curious and even a little worried about his financial source, so he simply explained it.
Needless to say, the most convenient excuse is definitely the "stamp legend" that confused his family members.
There was no mention of movie tickets or anything like that.
But even this was enough to surprise Shui Qing.
After listening to Hong Yanwu's narration, she felt as if she was in a dream.
"...That's it, you just issued it? Just rely on these small stamps?"
"It's probably like this. You can do the math for yourself. At first, a monkey ticket cost eight cents, but now the market price is between thirty-five and forty yuan. How many times is this? I have a total of four thousand in my hand. This
How much is it again? This is reality, the real thing that has happened."
Shui Qing couldn't restrain his excitement and shouted out the number in his heart.
"Four thousand sheets, that's 140,000 to 160,000!"
To be honest, good students have quick minds, but they still make misunderstandings.
Because Hong Yanwu forgot to explain that the four thousand stamps were full-page stamps, the value of the stamps suddenly shrank to one percent.
But that's okay, because Shui Qingmingming was already frightened.
There was no need for Hong Yanwu to explain anything and add unreasonable pressure to her.
On the other hand, it would be easier for her to accept everything if she was wrong.
So he added in a serious tone, "The price you estimated is only theoretical and cannot be taken seriously. Because these stamps do not belong to me alone, they are half of Quanzi's. Moreover, it is difficult to cash in these stamps at once. Really?"
If we sell it all at once, we won’t be able to sell it for so much money.”
Seeing that Shui Qing's face became more relaxed, he continued to find some new content.
"Of course, I don't just rely on stamps. No, once the stamp collecting craze started, the prices of stamps all went up, so I never touched stamps again. Instead, I bought some new things, such as your ring, and
Some other jewelry, stone calligraphy and paintings, jade ornaments, etc. These have also increased a lot now compared to when I bought them."
"In addition, I also help the self-employed people at Xidan Clothing Night Market to contact Huacheng about the goods. Now I am still helping my cousin set up a factory in his village. I take the time to manage the external sales of tourist products and earn some legal labor services.
Remuneration. Overall, my property is still more than you estimated. I can’t calculate the exact amount. But what is certain is that my income is legal, and we will not be short of money in this life.
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Indeed, even according to Shui Qing's thinking, what is the concept of this wealth?
With her salary, she can save about 400 yuan a year. This is the maximum limit. It would take a hundred years of work to save 40,000 yuan.
If it's 160,000, that's a lifetime's worth of wealth for four people. Whoever has so much money is not short of money.
Not to mention, according to Hong Yanwu, the things he bought are still continuing to appreciate in value.
"But...is it so easy?"
Shui Qing still couldn't figure it out.
So Hong Yanwu gave further explanation.
"It sounds easy, but it is also difficult to achieve. For example, why didn't people buy monkey tickets when they were eight cents? At that time, the post office couldn't sell them even if they wanted to, and they were completely unsalable. And some
People buy them and put them directly on their letters. They can’t wait for the subsequent price increase. Even if they wait, some people will regret it if they sell now. Because these stamps and other things are
Same, if you don’t sell, it will continue to rise.”
After saying this, Shui Qing blushed.
"I...I just wanted to ask you. I'm talking about these stamps, but I have to find a way to sell them as soon as possible. Aren't you afraid of falling prices? How can you be so sure that they will keep going up?"
"This is the essence of the problem. I don't blindly hit luck, but rely on vision, knowledge, patience and confidence to make money. Let me tell you, I understand the principle of rare things and what things tend to make people feel extra.
Value imagination space. I also know that history will turn. The more chaotic the society, some things will be less valuable. The more stable the society, the more valuable some things will be. And I have the patience to wait for these good things for ten or twenty years.
Cabbage prices caused by social unrest have gradually returned to their proper high value. I am more confident and not confused by temporary price rises and falls. This is the real reason why I can make money from them. As for other people, let alone
Without this awareness, even if they understand this principle, have this vision and knowledge, but if they don't have my patience and confidence, it will still be difficult."
"I'm sorry." Shui Qing suddenly said without thinking.
But Hong Yanwu understood her meaning instantly. Her problem was that she was too strict with herself.
This is her apology for the word "easy" she just said, and she is also expressing her admiration.