Chapter 86: Under Pressure
D*mn it, I already have this much money, yet there are still things that I cant solve with it
In the first half of 2008, Mei Fang had savings of 10,000 yuan. His iOS game Flappy Bird generated a total revenue of 6,000 yuan in a year through ads and microtransactions throughout the year.
The popularity of Flappy Bird on the Chinese internet that year was quite accidental. After its release, it remained relatively unknown for a long time, so now, Mei Fang was already quite satisfied with the current profit.
The extremely challenging difficulty, simple game controls, and distinctive pixel art graphics, and increased user engagement by torturing its players, were the characteristics of this game. In 2022, a game called Sheep a Sheep[1] followed the same approach.
Mei Fang still has more promising opportunities.
In the first half of 2009, Bitcoin finally came into existence and entered the Chinese internet.
After three months of effort, Mei Fang finally contacted a seller from the United States on the Bitcointalk forum and bought 10,000 BTC for less than 800 yuan.
Yes, it was a real 10,000 BTC. Mei Fang was surprised when he confirmed the price with the other party in broken English. The seller was even happily thanked the generous Chinese friend, Mr. Mei, and planned to use the money to buy two deluxe pizzas.[2]
After buying the 10,000 BTC, Mei Fang immediately sealed his crypto wallet and never inquired about the cryptocurrency market since then.
He could have acquired more bitcoins, but he was afraid that his excessive involvement might lead to unexpected consequences.
After all, the butterfly effect is real, and he had indeed experienced many changes in his life because of it.
Thats about enough It would be impolite to get more involved.
He might not even have the ability to handle it.
So, apart from the future wealth in Bitcoin, Mei Fangs current total assets were probably around 15,000 yuan.
As a promising young man who became a millionaire at the age of 13, Mei Fang was now worrying about the gift for his childhood sweetheart Xia Yuan for her 13th birthday.
I do have money, but a young girls mind is not so easy to understand. After all, in this day and age, she is no longer the little angel who could be happy just by receiving a stick of Alps lollipop.
Expensive gifts cannot be easily given, it has to be a gift full of novelty.
It seems that this is not a conclusion that I, as an unimaginative adult, can come up with.
At a time like this, asking some peers might be more effective, to truly understand what they want.
So, taking advantage of the opportunity when Lin Youxi and Xia Yuan were chatting together at the classroom door, Mei Fang found Lin Youxis deskmate, Yue Xinyi.
Yue Xinyi, I have something to ask you.
Group Leader Mei, you actually came to me?
Yue Xinyi felt very happy because Mei Fang never paid much attention to her on normal days.
And since he didnt come to ask the class monitor, it must be a question related to Lin Youxi herself.
She could already prepare to go crazy with excitement!
Its rare for the aloof Group Leader Mei to talk to me today! Ask away, ask away, whatever you ask, Ill answer!
Thats great you see, for a good friends birthday, what birthday gift would be particularly special?
Its a birthday gift for the class monitor!
(AN: Yue Xinyi and Lin Youxi have been sitting together for almost a year, and she still doesnt know when Lin Youxis birthday is.)
Yue Xinyi suppressed the urge to go crazy with excitement and coughed a few times in a pretentious manner, Is it for a friend of the same gender or the opposite gender?
Um the opposite gender.
Yue Xinyi suddenly felt a sweet sensation in her throat.
Cough, cough, well, well! Have you ever given her a gift before?
Mei Fang nodded, Ive given all the usual gifts, now Im thinking of some unique birthday gifts.
Ah!
He has given everything already!
Yue Xinyi felt like she had jumped into an endless quicksand made of sugar. This natural sweetness, without the taste of artificial sweeteners, was the unique charm of childhood sweethearts!
Hey, are you okay? You look like you have a fever.
Yue Xinyi quickly shook her head, I-Im just brainstorming! Are you saying that the usual birthday gifts are no longer enough for your friend?
Yeah, she said since shes in middle school now, she wants something different for her birthday.
Wow.
Yue Xinyi covered her mouth, trying hard not to scare Mei Fang with her aunt-like laughter. It wouldnt be good if Lin Youxi came back and found out.
So, Yue Xinyi, the coach, quickly asked Mei Fang about the gifts he had previously given and conducted a targeted tactical analysis:
Have you always bought her birthday gifts from the mall? In that case this time, you can try making a handmade birthday gift for her. This kind of handmade gift can best represent your sincerity towards her and is special enough! For example, a box of origami lucky stars and give it to her
I see, Ive learned something
Mei Fang had been thinking about what to give, but had overlooked how to give it, which was the key.
Xia Yuan is skilled at handcraftsshe always liked to sew cute dolls for Mei Fang as gifts. For example, the graduation gift was an orange-colored small axe, which Mei Fang still cherished in his drawer.
As for Yue Xinyis suggestion of origami lucky stars, it was indeed a very girly idea in this era. However, Mei Fang remembered a story he had read in his previous life:
A boyfriend gave a box of origami lucky stars to his girlfriend, but the girlfriend disliked the gift and called her best friend to mock her boyfriend. As a result, the boyfriend smashed the box of lucky stars and and it turned out that it also had a car key of a Maybach. They had a big fight on the spot, and despite the girlfriends pleading and cursing her best friend, they still broke up in the end.
Of course, Xia Yuan was definitely not that kind of materialistic girl, but Mei Fang felt that making origami lucky stars seemed a bit ordinary Besides, he couldnt do that kind of handmade work, and it seemed like it would take a lot of time and effort, so he decided against it.
Mei Fang went to the bathroom and ran into Zhang Ming. While standing behind Zhang Ming, he was contemplating a better birthday gift plan.
Expressing affection through handmade gifts is indeed a good direction, but is there a simpler and more feasible alternative than origami lucky stars?
After a while, Zhang Ming still didnt move. Mei Fang patted Zhang Mings shoulder, Can you pee already? Ive been waiting for a long time.
Mei Fang, are you out of your mind? Theres a spot next to me, but instead of peeing, youre just standing behind me and pressuring me!
This is to temper your will. To help you maintain a calm mindset and face all difficulties. You used to say this to me all the time.
When did I ever said that to you!
In our past life.
Mei Fang was actually quite petty.
Alright, alright stop talking nonsense. Get out of here.
Maybe a box of origami lucky stars is a more reliable option after all
When Mei Fang came out of the bathroom, he happened to meet Peng Xue chatting with friends near the stairs. When she saw Mei Fang, she warmly greeted him and ran over to him.
With her hands behind her back, habitually leaning in, her face full of curiosity:
Mei Fang, its Yuan Yuans birthday, what gift are you planning to give her? Can you tell me in advance?
Mei Fang asked, Why are you suddenly asking this? Did you also buy a gift for Yuan Yuan?
Yuan Yuan told me not to give her anything. I dont know if it could be considered as a gift, but I took Yuan Yuan to a photo booth to take pictures together. Yuan Yuan looks super cute in them. Do you want to see?
This Peng Xue, taking Yuan Yuan around everywhere
Mei Fang thought for a moment, Do you have them with you?
Peng Xue nodded, Of course, I do. But you have to tell me what birthday gift you plan to give.
Why are you so interested in the birthday gift Im giving for her?
Well, Its not like that
Peng Xue said and started twirling her hair, Its just that Yuan Yuan keeps bragging to me that her Ah Fang will give her a huge surprise gift this time. Why dont you tell me first, I can check if shell be disappointed or not. If it doesnt seem good, I can even help you come up with ideas. See how considerate I am!?
Um, my gift is not convenient to show, you dont need to worry about it.
Mei Fang knew very well that if she told Peng Xue about the origami lucky stars plan, she might turn into the nosy best friend from that story and keep mocking him.
Alright! Is it okay if I tell Yuan Yuan what you just said? Yuan Yuans childhood sweetheart Mei Fang is going to give her a not convenient to show mysterious grand gift Let me note that down first
You better not cause trouble for me!
Im just taking notes, why so serious Peng Xue pouted and reluctantly put down her pen and paper.
Mei Fang was about to emphasize to Peng Xue the importance of not speaking carelessly, when he suddenly caught a sharp gaze from the window of Class 8, more intense than even their homeroom teacher, Li Shibing.
It seems Yuan Yuan saw us whispering We cant let her become even more jealous.
Peng Xue stuck out her tongue at Mei Fang and patted his shoulder, Anyway, take care of yourself, Mei Fang, dont disappoint Yuan Yuan.
Is this karma?
I teased Zhang Ming earlier to relieve my pressure a little bit, but now Peng Xue put me under pressure again.
Then I got caught chatting with Peng Xue by Yuan Yuan in the hallway, and here comes another wave of pressure from Yuan Yuan.
Sigh
Mei Fang sighed deeply.
It seems that if I dont show my true power as a reborn person, I probably wont be able to handle this
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Dinkytinkysays:
Dec 10, 2023 at 6:07 pm
Yes, this is right. Sensible guy, but even with experience, one still has things that are difficult to handle.
Thanks for the chapter.
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