Ch. 981From a 500,000-Yuan Salary to Hauling Bricks at a Construction Site
Key Plot Points and Events
- Wang Yi returns to his hometown in Tongcheng City, Chang'an Province, after winning the basketball championship.
- His parents, who had been living in a villa, return to their old home in the countryside due to the influx of visitors.
- Wang Yi and Nicole return home on August 13th, and a grand banquet is hosted by Wang Yi's father to celebrate.
- Wang Yi's father, Wang Jianhua, treats the entire village to food and drinks, an unusual act of generosity.
- Wang Yi reunites with old classmates, including Zhang Qi, who is now working at a construction site moving bricks despite having a high-paying job and starting his own business after graduation.
Character Developments
- Wang Yi: Shows humility and willingness to help his old classmate, Zhang Qi, despite his newfound fame and success.
- Wang Jianhua: Exhibits unusual generosity by hosting a grand banquet and toasting everyone, driven by pride and joy in his son's achievement and the national team's victory.
- Zhang Qi: Falls from a high-paying job and business owner to a construction worker due to business failure and his father's death, showing resilience despite his circumstances.
Significant Themes
- Pride and Joy: Wang Jianhua's pride in his son's and the national team's achievements leads him to celebrate extravagantly.
- Falling from Grace: Zhang Qi's story illustrates the theme of falling from a position of success and wealth to one of hard labor and debt.
- Loyalty and Friendship: Wang Yi's willingness to help Zhang Qi, despite the latter's current circumstances, highlights their enduring friendship.
Character Interactions
- Wang Yi interacts with his father, Wang Jianhua, showing understanding and respect for his father's pride and joy.
- Wang Yi reunites with old classmates, including Zhang Qi, reminiscing about their past and offering help for Zhang Qi's current situation.
- Wang Yi and Nicole toast Wang Jianhua's old teammates and classmates together, showing unity and support for each other.