02 Economic crisis
When Zhang Wei got home, it was already 8:30 in the evening.
It was all because of his previous wrong decision that he had to wait in line for half an hour longer when he got on the elevated line again. Otherwise, he would have been enjoying his dinner at home at this time.
He regretted returning that phone call to Xiaoxin. Now he only had more than 8,000 in his card that he needed to pay back immediately, and the rest was lent to Xiaoxin.
Although Xiaoxin said on the phone that he would pay it back in two or three days, based on the other party's past urine behavior, it was probably just a polite comment...
"Sigh... I still can't learn to refuse people!"
The dejected Zhang Wei adjusted his mood at the door of his home and put on a relaxed smile. Then Zhang Wei took out the key and opened the door.
He and his wife made an agreement to try not to bring the emotions from outside home.
Home should be a warm place that cannot tolerate too many negative emotions.
The room was dark, Zhang Wei changed his shoes gently, when he felt a furry thing rubbing against his feet, Zhang Wei couldn't help but smile knowingly.
"Yaya, are you greeting daddy?" Zhang Wei said softly.
Putting his computer bag on the ground, Zhang Wei bent down and picked up the cat that was rubbing against his feet, and kissed the cat's forehead affectionately.
Once, and again, until the cat stretched out its paws irritably and held his mouth, he stopped.
Smoking cats has been rated by his wife as another addictive "bad habit" after smoking. Zhang Wei feels like he is missing something if he doesn't take a couple of puffs when he comes home from get off work every day.
Zhang Wei also wanted to forcefully break through the defense of the cat's claws and suck the cat by force. However, the cat took advantage of Zhang Wei's inattention and kicked off his legs, successfully escaping from Zhang Wei's claws and hid under the sofa in a flash.
This also made Zhang Wei give up the idea of catching this guy and ravaging him again.
"David, are you back?" A lazy female voice came from the bedroom.
As soon as he finished speaking, the lights in the living room turned on, and his daughter-in-law Shirley walked to the bedroom door drowsily stroking her hair.
"Dear, I'm sorry to wake you up." Zhang Wei said apologetically. After saying that, he walked towards Shirley with a smile and stretched out his arms, ready to give her a warm hug.
"Have you paid back the reimbursement?"
Zhang Wei was instantly petrified, but he quickly reacted and said with a guilty conscience: "Reimbursement? Oh, the boss has been on a business trip these days, and the reimbursement has not been approved yet."
He had no choice but to borrow money from his wife for the last mortgage payment on the pretext that the reimbursement was not approved.
"It's been so long, why hasn't it been approved yet? I'm still waiting for you to reimburse me and pay me back." Shirley leaned against the door frame and said with some dissatisfaction.
"It's almost time. The boss should be back in the next two days. I'll reimburse you and I promise to pay you back as soon as possible."
"I don't care, I have to pay off my credit card on Sunday, and you must pay me back the money as soon as possible. Otherwise... hum, I don't need to say more about the consequences." Shirley narrowed her eyes and threatened viciously.
Zhang Wei suddenly trembled, nodded quickly and promised: "Dear, don't worry, I will definitely pay you back at the weekend."
He knew very well how terrible the consequences his wife said were, but in his heart he regretted that he should not have been soft-hearted and lent the money to Xiaoxin, even if he had left four thousand to pay back the money to his wife!
At this moment, although Zhang Wei used his usual dragging technique, he understood that as a "habitual offender" with a criminal record, this trick could only delay him for a while.
The money must be returned to his wife on time on weekends, otherwise the consequences will be quite serious. He knows his wife Xie Xueli very well, and everything else is fine, but she takes money very seriously.
If you can't pay back your wife's money on the weekend, although there won't be as severe corporal punishment as kneeling on instant noodles and durian skin, it's not too different. Being scolded by your wife for an entire night is considered a minor offense. The most terrifying thing is that your daughter-in-law leaves the house as soon as she slams the door.
Running away made Zhang Wei very afraid.
My daughter-in-law ran away from home after a disagreement. Do you want to pursue her? Or pursue her? Or pursue her?
As the only eldest man in the family, it is necessary to chase him, but if he chases him out, he will inevitably be scolded by his wife on the road.
As a face-loving Zhang Wei, this was simply his weakness. After being taught this a few times, Zhang Wei would immediately become intimidated if he found out that his wife had hints of this.
Shirley seemed to have noticed the insincerity of Zhang Wei's words, and warned again: "David, I know you very well. If you don't put off anything until the last moment, you won't be in a hurry. I'm warning you, if you don't do it in time this time,
Pay me back the money, and don’t think about me lending you another penny in the future.”
"I know, I promise to pay you back as soon as the reimbursement is made." Zhang Wei hurriedly assured his wife, but he was praying secretly in his heart, hoping that Xiaoxin would not let him down this time.
"David, I'm hungry." After hearing Zhang Wei's assurance, the wife finally smiled with satisfaction and said coquettishly.
"Okay, I'll cook right away." Zhang Wei hurriedly washed his hands and asked casually: "Would you like to eat tomato and egg noodles?"
"It's tomato and egg noodles again. I've been eating them for two days in a row...How about you stop cooking tonight and let's go out for a rotten meal?"
"Uh...Okay!" Zhang Wei squeezed the wallet in his pocket without leaving any trace, and agreed bravely.
Sorry, little Tutu, can I give you 100 yuan of gasoline tomorrow?
Three days have passed, and it's almost the weekend, but Cao Daxin hasn't received a call.
Looking at Cao Daxin's name in the phone's address book, Zhang Wei finally did not press the dial button. He understood that the other party's so-called "repay in two days" turned out to be empty talk again.
So, it’s okay not to make this call.
In Zhang Wei's opinion, if you have money, you won't pay back the money without making this call. If you don't have money, you won't pay back even if you call. In this case, why bother making this call? It will only embarrass each other.
Thinking that he was penniless now, and the day after tomorrow was Saturday, it was the big day when he promised to repay his wife's money. He must not do things that break his promise to his wife, as the consequences would be serious, so he came up with the idea of asking someone to borrow money.
Zhang Wei put away his cell phone, glanced at his colleagues in the office, and finally rested his eyes on the glass wall of the manager's office.
There is no way, most of the young colleagues are working on a monthly basis, so they can only borrow money from the manager, who is more reliable, and who gives him a high salary?
Through the glass wall, Zhang Wei saw sales manager Xu Keng seemingly packing his things, apparently preparing to leave work early.
After a slight hesitation, Zhang Wei walked towards the manager's office.
From Zhang Wei's point of view, he and Xu Keng have worked together for many years and have a good relationship. Besides, Xu Keng is his immediate boss and his boss. So when his younger brother is in trouble, isn't it natural for him to ask his boss for help?
"Ding-deng-deng,"
Chapter completed!