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Old Xu threw down the short cigarette butt, stamped on it a few times, and welcomed in a group of over ten people.
The restaurant was small, with only about ten tables. With so many people squeezed inside, it instantly became lively.
"There are a total of sixteen people, so everyone sit at four tables. Order what you like, but remember two things: don't think about ordering the Pork Knuckle all at once, and if someone drinks more than one bottle of beer, they pay for themselves, understood, Pork Knuckle!" Brother Yu took control of the situation completely, which was quite different from Jiang Yizhou's personality, but he still gave Jiang Yizhou some face.
Everyone respected Brother Yu; that was basically the meaning.
"That's right, Brother Yu is correct. But don't worry about the money; just don't waste it, and make sure there's enough!" Jiang Yizhou rarely acted generously and was being quite open this time.
"Old Xu, order this pot dish and this one too, Pork Knuckle. What do you want to eat?"
"Boss, check please." The office worker sitting nearby glanced disdainfully a few times before calling for the bill.
As for the others, they were also urged to leave by the noise. They were all migrant workers and didn't have many concerns. Since they were in a restaurant, their manners weren't particularly refined; most just held simple values. If taken to a high-end hotel, they would naturally behave more appropriately.
Boss Xu didn't mind much; plates of dishes were brought out one after another. They started with the more popular items and then rotated through each table until most of the food was served and everyone was halfway full.
"Pork Knuckle, what job did you find? Can it earn more than working in construction?" For those who could only rely on their physical strength, construction sites were indeed the best option. Although there were issues like unpaid wages and lack of safety guarantees, these problems existed in other jobs as well; it was all about the same.
However, looking ahead, migrant workers still faced unchanged conditions regarding wages and other aspects like work conditions and guarantees, which felt quite sad.
"I just self-studied computer knowledge and then went to teach people how to use computers!" It sounded simple; Jiang Yizhou had this foundation from his previous life as a programmer with many years of experience.
"Is it really that easy?"
Jiang Yizhou pouted. "First you have to learn English and math; high school level should be enough to start learning computers!"
"Then what are you complaining about?" The group lost interest; if they could afford to go learn, they wouldn't be working themselves to death here!
"Since you're so ambitious, let's wish you well. Come on, everyone, raise a glass!" Brother Yu listened to his explanation, feeling a bit confused, even though he had no use for it himself.
"Total is one hundred and eighty. Who's paying the bill?" After enjoying the food and drinks, Jiang Yizhou, feeling a bit tipsy, quickly checked his pockets and immediately sobered up. He turned to his equally inebriated friends with a pained expression, "Guys, can you spare some change?"
...
"You're here so early! Ahhh~~~" Sun Yuliang yawned as he opened the door to the rhythmic knocking, only to find Jiang Yizhou standing there.
Jiang Yizhou stood at the door, full of energy. "Good morning, Boss!"
After reflecting on his debt situation last night, the drunkenness had long faded with the cold sweat. He had slept well while muttering about money and woke up before six this morning.
"Why are you here so early? My classes start at eight-thirty; you could have come at eight!"
Jiang Yizhou followed Sun Yuliang into the office and took the cup of warm water that his boss poured for him. Feeling a bit embarrassed, he said, "I came early to get familiar with things. Plus, I don't have a computer on hand, so..."
These days, a computer costs at least seven or eight thousand; it's common for them to be over ten thousand. It's not something an average person can afford. In a third-tier city, you could probably buy a house for that amount; the prices are just so strange! Even in the Training Class, not everyone has access to a computer; many use enhanced learning devices for their studies. Jiang Yizhou felt a bit ashamed for only seeing the device as a gaming console in his previous life—who knew it had so many functions?
Jiang Yizhou currently owed Uncle three thousand and had probably spent nearly five hundred more at Uncle's place on various expenses like transportation and books, plus treating people to dinner last night. Unknowingly slipping back into his past life mindset led to money being spent just like that.
He was someone who planned ahead, but if he continued like this, drowning in debt wouldn't work—he needed to work!
This was his way out!
"I see. You can use the computer during its free time in the future. Don't rush with the teaching; just help me with a few assistant tasks and you'll understand!"
The Computer Training Class run by Sun Yuliang had previously been operating in a husband-and-wife format. The couple used their savings to purchase several computers and bought some teaching software, attempting to write their own teaching materials for just two years.
The reason for the urgent hiring was that... his wife was about to give birth. She had recently returned to her hometown to stay with her in-laws during the delivery, and at the same time, more and more people were learning about computers. The scale of his Training Class had grown quite large, making it impossible for him to manage everything alone.
This was what Jiang Yizhou learned during his time there, but what made it even more awkward was when he saw Sun Yuliang inserting a square floppy disk into the computer and foolishly asked, "Why not use a USB drive?"
"What? A USB drive? A new storage medium? We still use floppy disks!" Sun Yuliang responded in surprise, clearly having never heard of a USB drive.
"Oh... forget I said anything." The awkwardness brought on by the time discrepancy made Jiang Yizhou decide that he would investigate strange things before making comments. Since he started using computers, he had only ever known USB drives and hard drives, rarely encountering CDs, so he had no experience with these older technologies!
"Jiang Zi, want to go out for a meal?" Sun Yuliang finished tidying up the classroom, stretched lazily, and invited Jiang Yizhou to eat together. After communicating so much with Jiang Yizhou, he noticed that while his theoretical knowledge was high, it was somewhat disconnected from practical understanding. He lacked familiarity with many basic concepts but learned relatively quickly, resembling a recent university graduate.
He found this enjoyable; having a smart apprentice was indeed rare. Most of the trainees who came here had little understanding of what computers were before arriving. Sometimes it felt like they were playing music to a cow after explaining things multiple times, which could be incredibly frustrating. After all, they paid a considerable tuition fee, and he had to live up to that investment.
"I... I don't have any money on me..." Jiang Yizhou only had his luggage and a box of Phone Cards; other than that, he truly had nothing left.
"That's fine; consider it a staff meal!" Sun Yuliang waved his hand generously, locked the door, and took Jiang Yizhou downstairs. They went to a nearby ramen shop and ordered two bowls of beef noodles. The portions were quite generous, and the beef wasn't just a few thin slices; even those with big appetites might struggle to finish it all.
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