novellhall Chapter 5 Set a Small Goal
Chapter 5 Set a Small Goal
"Senior, the college entrance exam results are out. 450 points. Hahaha, keep it low-key. This score is nothing compared to the top students. Okay, I'll be waiting for your big meal. Bye-bye."
After hanging up the phone, Ji Qingxu smiled happily.
It wasn't easy. I returned to Beijing at the end of February 2001, started school in March, and now it's June 25, 2002, the day my college entrance exam scores are released.
Thinking back on the past year of study, Ji Qingxu breathed a sigh of relief. He had never worked this hard in his previous life. Fortunately, the results were pretty good. He scored 450 points in the college entrance examination and passed the entrance examination for Beijing Film Academy.
Thinking of this, Ji Qingxu burst into laughter. "A new life, here I come!"
"Little chick, come in and eat."
"Good job, Grandpa Wu."
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6 month 30 number.
"Has it started yet?"
"Not yet, ten minutes to go."
"Damn, the Chinese team is so disappointing. They can't even beat Costa Rica. These guys are useless."
"Who says it isn't? Damn it, I was furious when I saw it."
"Hopefully we can play better in the next World Cup."
Upon hearing this, Ji Qingxu's expression turned somewhat strange. Next time?
This was the last peak of Chinese football; the Chinese team never participated in the World Cup again until 2025.
As for when the Chinese national football team will participate in the World Cup next time, that remains a great mystery for China.
"Little Chicken, we have several exhibition matches in the second half of the year. Let's try to score as many goals as possible then."
Hearing Zhang Fengyi's signal, Ji Qingxu smiled and said, "No problem."
"No, no, no, we shouldn't let the chick participate in the exhibition match. It wouldn't be good if it hurt someone else."
"That's right. With that kind of power, it's fine if it hits the goal, but if it hits a person, it could cause a fracture at best, or even knock them unconscious on the spot at worst."
"Holy crap, guess what I just thought of? If China could participate in this World Cup, do you think they have a chance of winning a trophy?"
"Hey, you know what, you really think it's possible. As long as the chicken touches the ball, whether it goes in or not, it will always hit something. If it can shoot down a few of the opposing players, then our Chinese team can bully the weaker side with numbers."
"Damn, what if people quit? The referees are already biased, and then you play biased football too? Then Asian football teams will be banned from the World Cup."
"Hahaha! ×N"
Hearing the laughter of the crowd, Ji Qingxu also burst into laughter.
At this moment, Ji Qingxu was in a club preparing to watch the 2002 FIFA World Cup Finals between Japan and South Korea.
Zhang Fengyi, Chen Daomin, Wang Zhiwen, Hu Jun, Pu Cunxin, Liu Wei, Fu Biao, Sun Nan, Yu Fan, Jing Gangshan, Kou Zhanwen, Wu Jing...
Those sitting next to Ji Qingxu are all members of the Mengzhou Celebrity Soccer Team. Ji Qingxu was brought here by Kou Zhanwen in the second half of last year and joined the team by chance.
Zhang Feng is currently the captain and manager of this football team, while Ji Qingxu is currently the team's striker.
Before Ji Qingxu joined, he had no idea that there was such a football team composed entirely of people from the entertainment industry, and that this football team was not just for fun.
In 94, this club was officially registered with the Civil Affairs Bureau and the Sports Federation. It is a social organization with independent legal personality and plays many matches every year. All the proceeds from the matches are donated to charity.
Ji Qingxu joined the football team purely for fun; he had no intention of building connections or making connections.
Before joining the club, Senior Brother Kou Zhanwen told Ji Qingxu that the club was a place where people made friends through sports. On the court, everyone was a friend, but once off the court and outside the club, don't expect anyone else to help you. So don't do anything unnecessary to avoid offending others.
Ji Qingxu deeply agreed with Kou Zhanwen's remarks, after all, Wu Jing, who was standing next to him, was a good example. When Wu Jing directed "Wolf Warrior" and it was released, very few people went to support him.
Relationships in the entertainment industry aren't something you can build by having a meal or playing a few games with someone, unless you have something they value, which boils down to mutual benefit.
Compared to cultivating relationships, Ji Qingxu is now more interested in the upcoming final between Germany and Brazil. This match will determine whether Ji Qingxu's university life for the next four years will be one of lavish meals or frugal living.
I don't remember the results of the other matches in the 2002 World Cup, but there are four matches whose results I remember very clearly.
华夏0-2哥斯大黎加，巴西4-0华夏，土耳其3-0华夏，德国0-2巴西。
Although the first three matches of the Chinese team weren't as exaggerated as the internet jokes of later years, where betting against the Chinese football team meant winning a villa by the sea, Ji Qingxu had already earned his tuition and living expenses for the next four years of university through legitimate channels.
As for this final, Ji Qingxu hopes to earn enough for a down payment on a house. Having been in this world for over a year, Ji Qingxu is eager to have a "home" to settle down in.
"here we go."
As the players from the German and Brazilian teams appeared on the big screen with their ball boys, Ji Qingxu also turned his attention to the screen, hoping that nothing unexpected would happen.
"Brazil kicks off, Rivaldo gently kicks the ball forward, Ronaldinho steps forward and passes the ball back to his teammate with his right foot..."
As we listened to Mr. Liu Jianhong's familiar voice, the 2002 World Cup Finals officially began.
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More than 90 minutes later.
"0-2, let's congratulate Brazil on winning the 17th FIFA World Cup in 2002, their fifth World Cup title..."
Listening to Liu Jianhong's commentary, Ji Qingxu was somewhat dazed. This World Cup was not only the last peak for the Chinese national football team, but also the last peak for the Brazilian team. Since then, the "five-time champion" Brazil has never won the World Cup again, and has never even reached the World Cup final.
Seeing Ronaldo, the "alien," laughing heartily on the screen, Ji Qingxu also smiled happily, knowing that the down payment and renovation costs for the house were covered.
"Junior brother, cheers!"
Seeing Kou Zhanwen grinning and holding a beer while looking at him, Ji Qingxu also picked up his beer glass. The two smiled knowingly, clinked glasses, and then drank it all in one gulp.
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August 20, Guanchengyuan Community, HD District.
"Junior brother, which floor?"
"1402".
With a "ding," the elevator doors opened, and Ji Qingxu led Wu Bin, Kou Zhanwen, and Wu Jing toward their apartment.
"Snap!"
Ji Qingxu smiled and gestured, "Grandpa Wu, Senior Brother Kou, Senior Brother Wu, welcome to my humble abode."
Hearing this, Wu Bin walked in with a smile, while Kou Zhanwen and Wu Jing playfully punched Ji Qingxu.
"You kid, you've already got your own house just turned eighteen. You're much better off than your senior brother."
"Damn, that's awesome. I can't beat you in a fight, and I can't believe I can't even beat you in making money."
"My two senior brothers, I'm now penniless because of this house."
"So you've called us here just to let us starve?"
"No, we definitely have money for food. Come on, let's go inside and take a look."
The three of them walked into the house chatting and laughing.
"Grandpa Wu, what do you think of this house?"
Wu Bin smiled and nodded, "Good, good, Little Chicken, you're really good. You bought a house at eighteen. Now that old guy Lao Ji can rest easy in the afterlife."
"Grandpa Wu, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have the good life I have now."
Wu Bin smiled and patted Ji Qingxu's arm. "Alright, don't be so polite with Grandpa Wu over such small things. Focus on your studies and live a good life from now on."
"I'll listen to Grandpa Wu."
"Little chick, this house is over 100 square meters, right?"
"Yes, about 123 square meters."
"This house is great. Look, it's right next to the Beijing Film Academy, just across the street. It's only a few minutes' walk away."
"Haha, I chose this apartment complex because it's convenient."
"When can we move in?"
"It will probably be the end of the year. The renovation was just completed. After about six months of ventilation, we can move in before the Chinese New Year this year."
"..."
After staying in the house for about half an hour, Ji Qingxu led the three to a nearby restaurant. After the four of them finished eating and drinking, Wu Bin, Kou Zhanwen, and Wu Jing left by car.
Ji Qingxu returned to his house.
Looking at the spacious and bright hall, Ji Qingxu smiled happily.
Although this house is not as nice as the large apartment and villa he lived in in his previous life, Ji Qingxu is already very satisfied. He is no longer a rootless duckweed in this world, but has a place to live.
However, housing prices in Beijing are really expensive. This community was newly built at the beginning of this year, and Ji Qingxu's house is priced at 9000 yuan per square meter. This was back in 2002, so it can be said to be an astronomical price.
This house cost a total of over 60 yuan.
The down payment is 30%, which is over 33 yuan. The renovation costs 10 yuan, and the remaining 20 yuan is all spent on "buying a house".
Previously, Ji Qingxu was a resident of Hebei Province. He wanted to settle in Beijing and buy a house there. In this day and age, it would be extremely difficult for an ordinary person from another province to do so.
Fortunately, with the help of Mr. Wu Bin, Ji Qingxu still spent more than 20 yuan.
Looking at the house in front of him, Ji Qingxu didn't feel any heartache. Money is meant to be spent, and besides, it was well worth it to be able to settle down in the capital at such a small cost.
After buying the first house, the next step is to earn money to buy the second house, and so on... Hmm, let's set a small goal first: to buy 30 houses in Beijing and become a landlord. Even if I don't make it in the entertainment industry, I won't have to worry about my livelihood for the rest of my life.
However, thinking of the balance in his bank card, Ji Qingxu smiled and patted his purse.
Ji Qingxu earned over 70 yuan from this World Cup. Currently, he has about 10 yuan left. With tuition and living expenses for four years of university, 10 yuan may not be enough. He should focus on earning enough for living expenses before considering other things.
After walking around the house, Ji Qingxu closed the door and left.
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