“Do you know ICQ? You can go to an Internet cafe... no, that doesn't exist yet.
When you get to university and start using the Internet, maybe you'll encounter a software called ICQ. You can use it to chat with people thousands of miles away.”
“ICQ?”
“It’s an abbreviation for I SEEK YOU, meaning 'I'm looking for you.' A Foreigner made it.
Information spreads at the speed of light. You can see Netizens from all over the World in the Chat Room, and your chat partner could be anyone.”
Tang Wen only vaguely remembered the Internet at this time, but using it to fool Guo Panpan was no problem at all.
The latter had just been accepted into Shuangyashan University and was currently full of anticipation for university life.
“This 'I'm looking for you' sounds like a Pager, but Pagers can't make calls. My mom said she’d buy me one when I go to university.”
“Buy a Pager? Why not buy a Little Smart? It’s much cheaper than a mobile phone, and you can talk on it too.”
“What is a Little Smart? Are you talking about Little Smart Roaming the Future?”
“……”
Looking at Guo Panpan’s confused eyes, Tang Wen knew he had misremembered the timeline again. After all, Guo Panpan attended high school in Goose City; if the Little Smart had appeared, there would have been news.
Wait, what was the parent Company of the Little Smart called? If the Little Smart hasn't been built yet, does that mean I can get involved?
The Little Smart wasn't a Homeland brand; it was just that Foreign Capital used Mr. Ye Yonglie’s name, "Little Smart Roaming the Future," after entering the Country to expand its influence.
Unlike traditional mobile phones, the Little Smart was more like a portable fixed telephone. Its Technology route was completely different from GSM Communication, centering on the cellular base stations of each city, and the technical difficulty was not as high as that of mobile phones.
But because of this, it was cheaper than mobile phones, successfully occupying the ecological niche between Pagers and mobile phones, with a peak User count exceeding 100 million.
Although this is still the budding period for mobile Communication and the Internet, Capital has already seen their huge Prospect. A website in Silicon Valley can sell for millions of US Dollars, and one Creativity can attract tens of millions in venture Capital.
The neighboring Shenzhen is also a gathering place for elites. The Chrysanthemum Company and Penguin are groping for the way forward. The Shipyard Brother has only recently registered BeYonD, the future king of new energy, and everyone has a bright Future.
Only I am constrained by a Shipyard from the 1940s, haven't even earned a mere one million, which is truly embarrassing for a transmigrator.
Seeing Tang Wen suddenly sigh, Guo Panpan thought he was worried about work Trouble, but who knew he would say:
“Sister Panpan, when you get to university, can you do me a few favors? If there’s an Opportunity, help me look for a few Companies and see if I can make an Investment.”
“In... Investment?”
Deep conversations with Tang Wen had allowed Guo Panpan to accept an unprecedented amount of novel knowledge, but hearing his words still made her somewhat disbelieving.
“Yes, I remember the names of some, and for others I’m not too clear, so I’ll need your help finding them.
You have to believe that the next era will be the era of the Internet. By the way, what is your major?”
“Chinese Language and Literature.”
“Chinese Language? Who was so unscrupulous to let you choose that? Hurry up and switch to Computer Science! Wait, is there no Computer Science major yet?”
Studying Chinese Language at university in '96, Tang Wen was almost choked to death by this girl. It would be a huge loss to miss the wave of this era.
However, he really couldn't recall the specific events of this time and could only scratch his head anxiously on the spot.
Seeing this, Guo Panpan asked the question that had been weighing on her mind for a long time:
“You know so much, why don't you go into the Internet industry and stay in the village to run the Shipyard?”
“……”
Tang Wen turned his head and silently looked at her, wanting to speak but stopping himself.
“Is there a possibility that I like to serve my Homeland?”
……
Deep night, almost midnight.
Guo Chenliang was panting heavily, dragging his wet shoes along the Dirt road.
His shirt and trousers were already soaked and draped over his shoulders. He was only wearing a pair of shorts now, relying on the outline of the road to recognize the way back to town.
Water droplets constantly dripped from his shoulders onto the ground. Fortunately, the summer night by the sea wasn't too cold; Guo Chenliang was just out of breath from exhaustion.
Guo Chenliang, who had always been lazy and loved to eat, seemed like a different person, like a Fishermen returning late from a sea trip, walking home with determination despite his fatigue.
If it were the old him in this situation, he would definitely rather spend the night in a haystack than walk the night road, but today was different.
Every few steps, he would touch the Pocket of the clothes on his shoulder, feeling the thickness with his hand.
Five thousand yuan.
A solid five thousand yuan, wrapped in oil paper after coming ashore and put inside. Fifty green portraits of the great man.
He had never held so much cash in his life, but in just a few days, he had earned this reward he dared not even dream of.
Zheng Laoda was by no means stingy just because he was a newly hired "temporary Worker"; he was extremely generous with the money. If the situation hadn't been tense, he definitely could have gotten a free meal and drink before returning.
However, the other reason for rushing back was his wife and daughter. Previously, they always looked down on him for being idle, and his daughter even despised him.
But with these five thousand yuan, what was Panpan’s university tuition? Would she stop being close to him? Would his wife’s family still dare to look down on him?
Zheng Laoda had plenty more work; five thousand per trip was equivalent to half a ten-thousand-yuan household!
It was just going out to sea; could he, Guo Chenliang, not handle that?
As Guo Chenliang thought of the continuous five thousand yuan, his steps became lighter and faster. He walked for over an hour without feeling tired, and when he saw the lights of the town, he quickened his pace even more.
His family’s small shop was at the entrance of the town; he could already see...
Where did that Truck come from? Deliveries aren't supposed to happen at this hour.
With a huge sum of money in his Pocket, Guo Chenliang dared not take risks and quickly pressed himself into the darkness, cautiously sneaking toward his own shop.
……
“Do you want spicy?”
“Add a lot; I love spicy food.”
Guo Panpan poured half a ladle of chili oil into Tang Wen’s bowl of noodles, then carried the three bowls of noodles out on a tray. She first placed one bowl down for Tang Shi Qi, then set the remaining two bowls in front of Tang Wen before sitting down opposite him.
Compared to her own bowl, Tang Wen’s bowl was a full size larger, like a basin, and was topped with two fried eggs.
Smelling the steaming hot Noodles, Tang Wen couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Compared to what Guo Panpan made, the Noodles he used to cook could only be called pig slop.
The hardest thing to endure since transmigrating was eating. In the countryside, you couldn't even eat at a restaurant. It was only after the Shipyard had an Upgrade and Equipped a Cafeteria that he could finally sneak some Worker meals.
He was originally preparing to leave as the time was about right, but Miss Guo Panpan suddenly announced she was hungry and wanted to make a late-night snack, so Tang Wen and Tang Shi Qi got to enjoy noodles.
Tang Wen took a bite of the soft-boiled fried egg and was just about to bury his head in the noodles when he suddenly Heard the sound of chair legs Ramming.
Turning his head, he saw Tang Shi Qi, who had suddenly stood up, staring vigilantly at a slovenly man outside the shop door wearing only shorts and shoes.
What kind of hooligan is this!
Tang Wen threw down his chopsticks, ready to step forward, but he Heard the "hooligan" shout first:
“Tang Wen, how dare you harm my daughter!”