The 1980S: My Uncle Helps Me Win Big, and Our Whole Family Turns Things Around

The 1980s: My Uncle Takes Me Along for an Easy Win, and Our Whole Family Makes a Comeback Amid the bustling alleyways of the 1980s, the elementary schooler Er Pang had always looked up to one person more than anyone else: his maternal uncle. Ever since he was a boy, his uncle had been hailed by the neighbors as a genius. Quick-witted and outstanding at everything he tried, he became a respected technical specialist at a factory right after graduating from college. In Er Pang's eyes, he was the greatest hero of all. But that sharp mind also gave his uncle an innate thirst for exploration. He tried all sorts of new things, but lacked staying power in everything he did. A fleeting burst of enthusiasm became his biggest trademark. After quitting his factory job, his uncle plunged into the entrepreneurial boom of the 1980s. He traveled far and wide, trying his hand at countless trades: opening shops, making deals, and practicing various crafts. Every new venture got off to a lively start, but somehow the timing was never quite right, and each attempt ended up being a struggle. Yet even when his uncle stumbled along the way, his family never once complained. They were always his firmest support, and Er Pang followed him everywhere, his most devoted little fan. He spent half his life chasing dreams and the other half throwing himself into one venture after another. His uncle fell into traps, hit dead ends, saw the highs and lows of human nature, and braved storms and tides before finally realizing that the most precious things in this world were never fame and success. They were the family who would never abandon him, and the brothers who had stayed by his side all along. Those seemingly faltering efforts over the years ultimately did not let his family down. With his skills and his refusal to give up, his uncle managed to lead the whole family to seize the opportunities of The 1980s and carve out a path of their own. They became the envy of everyone in the alley, and Er Pang truly got to ride his uncle's coattails to an easy win as the whole family made a comeback against the odds!