The Year 1979 in My Life

Summary

Li He, a "Junk King," transforms a classroom into a repair workshop with help from Su Ming, who collects and repairs electronics for profit. They expand their business using a three-wheeled cart, collecting and reselling items daily. Li He recruits Zhao Yong Qi and He Fang to assist with repairs, paying them and maintaining strong friendships. He rents a small room near an alley for 8 yuan monthly and acquires a larger space at Wanger Mountain for 18 yuan per month. Together, they collect antiques, ceramics, and valuable items like jade and rosewood furniture, spending less than 400 yuan total and earning 70-80 yuan daily from their scrap collecting business.

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