Although the results were not satisfactory, five second prizes were still good.
Plans cannot keep up with changes. Zhang Tianxing had no choice but to accept the fact that he missed the grand prize.
One must be content. The ten dollars spent on lottery tickets were not his own anyway.
What more could he ask for!
At least his tuition for the year was covered.
If he waited a moment longer, his parents should be back.
He couldn't let his parents live such a hard life anymore.
He had to make them happy, and it would be worthwhile for him to have a second chance at life.
Forget it, he would cook a meal for his parents first, so they would have a hot meal ready when they got home.
What kind of meal? Just a simple home-cooked meal!
At ten o'clock in the evening, Zhang Father and Zhang Mother returned on time.
Seeing the dinner prepared on the table, Zhang Father and Zhang Mother were stunned for a moment. They looked at each other, their eyes revealing surprise.
The child has grown up and knows how to cook for his parents. However, parents are most concerned about their child's academic performance.
"Xiao Xing, how did you do on the exam?" Mother Zhang, Liang Juan, asked directly.
"So-so, it's no problem to get into college," Zhang Tianxing replied after thinking.
It didn't matter that he had a second chance at life, as long as other things didn't change.
Whether he won the lottery or not was not important. What was important was that his scores shouldn't change.
Our Zhang family had to rely on him to bring glory to the ancestors. The ancestral grave had finally been ignited, and the opportunity should not be wasted.
Liang Juan and Zhang Father, Zhang Qiang, exchanged glances, and then Liang Juan said:
"Xiao Xing, you're going to college soon. Why don't your father and I live in the factory? The factory has dormitories, and it's convenient to commute. You can stay at home..."
Hearing his mother's words, Zhang Tianxing waved his hand and directly interrupted Liang Juan.
"Stop, dear Mom, you're not thinking of selling the house, are you?"
Liang Juan nodded, somewhat surprised by her son's reaction.
"Your father and I just had that idea. You need money for college, and your grandfather is not in good health and also needs money. There are too many places where money is needed at home. It's just that your parents are not capable enough."
Hearing this, Zhang Tianxing casually took out his Kong Lu Feng Cai lottery ticket.
"Ta-da, what do you two see here?"
Liang Juan was furious when she saw this. She pointed at Zhang Tianxing and scolded him:
"Xiao Xing, you bought this? Aren't you wasting money? Even if you throw money into the water, you can at least hear a splash. This money of yours is just thrown away. It's better to buy some meat to eat with this money. You child..."
Zhang Tianxing hurriedly stated his position: "Mom, it's like this. The winning numbers have already come out. These are five second prizes, and the money is for you two to use. So, I don't think selling the house is urgent."
Hearing Zhang Tianxing's words, Liang Juan looked dismissive.
"Winning a second prize, they give you a Transformer? Keep it for yourself to play with."
Hearing his mother's words, Zhang Tianxing chuckled and said,
"Mom, you said it's for me to use. You won't mind if I have thousands of dollars, right..."
As he spoke, Liang Juan snatched the lottery ticket away, her face full of surprise.
"You said thousands of dollars? Don't lie to your mother. Your mother didn't study much, but she's not stupid!"
"Why would I lie to you? What good would it do me? You'll know how much money it is when you collect it. Why don't you come with me to collect it tomorrow?" Zhang Tianxing said with a smile.
"No, Mom has to take leave, and she'll lose money. She doesn't have freedom at work. Let your dad go." Liang Juan made the decision on the spot.
"Okay, anyway, I planned to give this money to you two to manage. As long as you two don't sell the house, that's fine."
The money wasn't in hand yet, but it was already handed over. There was no choice. The urgent matter was to dispel his parents' idea of selling the house.
If he missed this opportunity and didn't become a "demolished" second-generation wealthy person, then he would truly have missed a great opportunity.
Hearing Zhang Tianxing repeatedly emphasize not selling the house, Liang Juan looked troubled: "We've already agreed to sell the house to Kong Er Lengzi."
Zhang Tianxing immediately became anxious: "Mom, have you received the money?"
This Kong Er Lengzi had relatives who were developers. In his past life, he bought many houses at low prices and then became a nouveau riche during development. He received a large amount of demolition compensation during the demolition.
He was a complete bully who preyed on the weak.
Liang Juan shook her head: "We haven't received the money yet, but we've agreed to give the money in a couple of days."
"Then you haven't signed or put your fingerprints on anything, have you?" Zhang Tianxing asked nervously.
The main reason was that that scoundrel was too cunning and caused many old neighbors to suffer greatly, while he himself became plump and prosperous.
Liang Juan shook her head. Zhang Tianxing finally let his heart out of his throat and then said seriously to his mother.
"Mom, this area where we live is going to be developed soon. Then one house can be exchanged for two or three. You shouldn't be fooled by that Kong Er Lengzi. Once you receive the money and sign, the house will no longer be ours. Even if we have reason, it will be difficult to explain. Dad, don't you agree?"
Zhang Qiang was an honest man. Hearing his son's words, he slowly nodded.
"If Xiao Xing's Kong Lu Feng Cai really wins thousands, then we won't be in a hurry to sell our house. That Kong Er Lengzi is not easy to deal with."
Liang Juan nodded and retorted: "Then what about Xiao Xing's tuition? We need money everywhere."
Zhang Tianxing put his arm around Liang Juan: "Mom, don't worry about this. Your son will work and study directly. You two just take care of Grandpa. I can take care of myself."
For ordinary working-class families, double incomes were not much better than farming at this time.
Eating, drinking, and daily expenses all cost money. Everything had to be bought, and the factory's performance was also poor.
Hearing Zhang Tianxing's words, Liang Juan felt very relieved. Her son had grown up and was sensible.
There were many people who went to work after graduating from high school.
Liang Juan thought for a moment and said: "How about I retire early due to illness, and Xiao Xing can take my place? I'll find some odd jobs myself."
Zhang Tianxing quickly dispelled his mother's idea.
Taking over her position sounded good, but later the factory went bankrupt, and he had no skills or education.
What could he do after being laid off? He could only live on handouts and wait for death.
That kind of life was not the life Zhang Tianxing wanted.
Zhang Tianxing immediately stated that he couldn't go to the factory so early, as his youth would be wasted.
"I still want to go to college. I think I did well this time. Besides, don't you think about it? What is the treatment for someone with a university degree going to a factory? What is the treatment for someone with a high school diploma entering the factory? These two are worlds apart."
Liang Juan said displeasedly: "Going to college is also for finding a job. It's good for you to take my place now. There are so many people in the factory, you won't starve to death. What are you pretending to be educated in front of me?"
Zhang Tianxing was speechless. A mother's love is priceless, but Zhang Tianxing wanted a better life. In the end, it was Old Comrade Zhang who saved Zhang Tianxing's life.
"Then let's do this. If Xiao Xing tests well, he'll go to college. If he doesn't test well, he'll take over my position."
In the end, it was Zhang Qiang who made the final decision.
Zhang Tianxing sighed. Both parents wanted the best for their children, but there was a generation gap between them. Old Comrade Zhang, I will let you live a happy life.
Plans cannot keep up with changes. It's not that I don't understand, but this society is changing too fast.
Many things are beautiful in thought but cruel in reality.
However, for now, he had initially dispelled his parents' idea of selling the house, which was a victory.
He wondered why they sold the house so quickly in his previous life. It turned out this Kong Er Lengzi had his eye on this fat piece of meat.