Chapter 2071: Fishing Guys Are Very Expensive (Please Give Me a Monthly Ticket!! Please Subscribe! Please Recommend!)

Zhang Qiang was simply stupid... There was no way, he was also a middle-aged man who was married with children. After all, people in the system would always prefer stability. Although there were no clear regulations, married men with children were considered to be symbols of stability, so even in a unit like the Shenmao Bureau, the leadership still preferred those with stable families.

Zhang Qiang was able to sit in the position of the head of the special zone, and naturally he was no exception in this regard.

So he would also hide his private money, and at the same time he was not rich... Even though his salary was very high. But God knows why the cost of supporting a family is so high now, making these middle-aged men envy those young people who have just entered the system... How rich they are, even if their length of service makes their salary completely incomparable to those of the old people, but this thing is relative, their disposable wealth is far greater than these pitiful middle-aged people.

Even if they nominally have much more wealth than those young people, they still envy them.

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"So..."

"So we are finished! We are all going to be poor! What's even more outrageous is that I have been poor for a long time!" Wang Jianguo almost groaned.

"Why didn't you stop him? You were right next to him!" Director Zhang looked at his subordinate angrily.

Comrade Jianguo felt wronged: "Please, he is a foreign guest! He just wants to eat something. If I stop him... Believe it or not, the higher-ups will tear us apart if they know."

There is no trivial matter in diplomacy. For the people above, the Shenmao Bureau and the country's face are as big as the sky. They will not consider the actual situation of Director Zhang and others. They only need results... Otherwise, what do they do? What's wrong with foreign guests eating something? ! ! What's wrong? ! !

You actually stopped him. Do you know what image we will have in front of foreigners after this gets out?

You are so stingy that you don't let the guests eat enough!

In this respect, China is really not comparable to those Western countries.

They seem to be civilized, but in fact, they don't care about face at all. These guys can never cover up their inner barbarity... In fact, they seem to have never hidden it, but just become more shameless. They packaged massacres, looting, and deception into civilization!

In fact, up to now, those white people in the United States have never felt that they have done anything wrong in slaughtering Indians and robbing their land. Yes, they never repented, nor have they ever reflected. This can be seen from the daily life of Americans. They may say a few good words hypocritically now, but they still don't think they have done anything wrong.

In contrast, China seems... too moral.

This is certainly not a mistake.

It's just that this kind of morality may make those Westerners feel a little uncomfortable.

They can't allow themselves to do anything rude, the bigger the event, the more so, because that will make them look very embarrassed. The inner sense of morality makes them feel "stupid" in the eyes of Westerners.

So even though Wang Jianguo knew that Kai's actions would make their situation worse, he never showed any resistance from beginning to end, even though his heart was bleeding... even if he was broken, he would swallow it.

Of course, the more likely idea is to let Director Zhang pay.

There is no way, he is a poor bastard.

What? Director Zhang is also a poor bastard.

What does that have to do with him, Wang Jianguo, anyway, he is not a leader.

Director Zhang obviously saw what his subordinate was thinking. But he really didn't have any good way. After all, if he really forced Jianguo to pay, he would not have to live as a human being in the future.

"Okay... I still have some money on my credit card."

Director Zhang said this with gritted teeth.

Credit cards need to be paid back... and most Chinese people don't like to owe money at all. Especially the elderly, they have a sense of moral guilt for owing money to others. Director Zhang's credit card... he applied for it privately, and his wife didn't know.

You know, middle-aged men's hobbies are quite expensive.

Zhang Qiang's three hobbies are smoking, drinking and perming... Wrong, he is a civil servant and can't get involved in these. So his third hobby is fishing.

These three hobbies seem to be inexpensive.

But in fact, it is not.

First of all, cigarettes. As the saying goes, "a cigarette after a meal makes you happy like a god." Cigarettes are a must-have for most men. From successful people to rural elderly people, they basically smoke all the time. The price of cigarettes ranges from 10 to 100 yuan. If a man smokes a pack of 10 yuan cigarettes a day, then the annual smoking expenses are 3,650 yuan, and this is still a conservative estimate!

Zhang Qiang has such a social status that even if he doesn't mind smoking 10 yuan cigarettes, he has to give himself face when he goes out. Smoking 10 yuan cigarettes is a bit embarrassing... There is no way men have to save face.

For example, many people smoke 10 yuan cigarettes at home, but as long as they go out, they will buy a pack of better cigarettes. 20 yuan of Blue Building is the minimum standard. For successful men like Director Zhang, 100 yuan is the norm!

In fact, Director Zhang usually carries two packs of cigarettes, one pack of 100 yuan for appearance, which he smokes in front of others or gives away, and the other is his favorite 10 yuan economical and practical cigarettes.

The cigarette money alone is a big expense in this year.

Then there is drinking... As the saying goes, cigarettes and alcohol are inseparable. Men who smoke basically drink, and men who don't smoke also drink a little; in addition, during festivals, they can't do without drinking. This is also a big expense in this year!

It is still related to social status. Zhang Qiang himself does not mind buying loose wine. But the problem is that he can't do it!

This is the ecology of adults. They need to care about too many things... Of course, if a person's social status reaches a considerable height, he can actually ignore these things. For example, Kai.

Many of his habits are widely circulated in the United States, and no one thinks there is anything wrong with them.

For example, Kai never goes to the so-called Michelin restaurant to eat, and even publicly ridicules the group of tire manufacturers who don't understand food at all. However, no one has ever expressed any negative opinions about this, but thinks that Kai is true to his nature.

If Kai buys loose wine, even if the president of the White House comes, he will praise it as a private customized wine, which is not comparable to those assembly line industrial products.

But unfortunately, Director Zhang is not Kai. If he dares to take out loose wine when eating with colleagues or leaders, he will just wait to be beaten. Of course, if you add some medicinal materials to the loose wine and tell others that this thing is aphrodisiac... That's another matter.

Although Director Zhang is the Director of the Shenmao Bureau, he is not as particular about this as other leaders in the system, but he also has his own social needs, so the cost of alcohol is higher!

At least much more than the money for cigarettes.

Finally, fishing.

In the conventional concept of ordinary people, fishing is the most economical and affordable hobby. It is not like smoking and drinking, which hurts the body, nor is it illegal like perming hair and washing feet. It is considered a good hobby.

But in fact, people who can say such things should not fish.

Real fishing is very expensive!

Unexpectedly! Fishing is also a krypton gold game.

It is said that a complete fishing activity requires at least 10 pieces of equipment, including fishing rods, fishing lines, fish hooks, baits, landing nets for catching fish, fish guards for temporary breeding, fishing chairs, parasols, quick-drying sun protection clothes, fishing boxes... and "fishermen" have a stubborn subconscious: "If you can't catch fish, it must be the wrong equipment." So there is also a popular self-deprecating saying in the circle: "Taiwan fishing ruins your life, and lure fishing makes you poor for three generations."

Can you believe that the cost of fishing in a year may be as high as tens of thousands of yuan? For non-fishers, this almost sounds like a joke. Isn't it just sitting by the river with a fishing rod? How can it cost so much money? Where does the money go? In fact, it's not a joke. If you can't control your enthusiasm for fishing, this hobby can indeed become quite expensive. Some people think that the main expense of fishing is the fishing rod. A good quality fishing rod costs hundreds or even thousands of yuan, and anglers usually have more than one fishing rod, which is undoubtedly a big expense. However, even if you buy fishing rods frequently, the annual cost is unlikely to reach tens of thousands of yuan. The real cost of fishing is in other aspects. Let's take a look.

The first place where fishing costs money: bait money.

Fishing supplies can be divided into long-term supplies and consumables. Long-term supplies are those items that can be used for a long time and do not need to be replaced frequently. Although fishing rods are more expensive when purchased, they can usually be used for a long time. If they are not damaged, they can be used for several years. Consumables are different. They are consumed every time you go fishing, and they are used once. You need to buy them again after they are used up. Bait and nesting materials belong to this type of disposable consumables. Although a bag of bait only costs a few yuan, the amount used is large, and the accumulated cost is considerable. As for the greater consumption of nesting materials, some anglers will use several large pots of nesting materials every time they go fishing, spending at least tens or even hundreds of yuan each time. In comparison, the cost of buying a fishing rod is nothing compared to the bait and nesting materials.

The second place where fishing burns money: ticket money.

Fishing requires fish to be caught, but the wild fishing resources in many places are not abundant. For fishing enthusiasts, having no fish to catch is more uncomfortable than having no food to eat. To solve this problem, many places have opened paid fishing grounds, also known as black pits, which are specially raised for people to fish. Black pit fishing is not free, because the owner needs to make money and it is impossible to provide fish for you to fish for free, so you need to pay for fishing. Ticket prices vary depending on the fish species and fishing time. Small leisure fish ponds may cost tens to hundreds of yuan, and large ones may cost thousands of yuan.

In addition, black pits also have a fish return policy, which can meet the needs of anglers while the extra fish can be exchanged for money. Some people go to black pits to fish not only for entertainment, but also to make money. The annual expenses in fish ponds are thousands or even tens of thousands.

The third place where fishing costs money: fuel.

Although cars are means of transportation and seem to have nothing to do with fishing, most people go fishing in cars nowadays. The fishing spot may be dozens or even hundreds of kilometers away. It is obviously impossible to ride a bicycle or walk there, otherwise it will be dark when you arrive at the destination. The fuel cost of the car accounts for about half of the total fishing expenses, especially for those who like to travel far to fish, often go to other cities or even provinces to fish, and the fuel cost of hundreds of kilometers back and forth is not cheap. The current oil price is about 8 yuan per liter, and the farther the fishing trip, the higher the cost. In addition to the fuel cost, there are also tolls on the road. The combined expenses of these two are not worth mentioning the money for buying a fishing rod. Some anglers I know have calculated that the fuel and tolls for driving out to fish for a year alone cost 20,000 to 30,000 yuan.

Of course, if the skills are poor and you become a gear party, you will spend more money.

Director Zhang is a gear-lover... This guy can't go fishing in black pits. His job doesn't allow him to expose his hobby. So, he can only go fishing in the wild, deep in the mountains or in places where few people can go. Therefore, the money for bait and equipment is the biggest expense.

What if there are no fish?

Crazy nesting!

What if there are still no fish?

The equipment must be not good enough, so he bought equipment like crazy!

This is very expensive. Sometimes pocket money and private money are inevitably stretched, so it is necessary to apply for a credit card for turnover.

But in this way, his jib and lure cannot be changed!

His heart is bleeding!

...

In comparison, Kai is much happier.

Although he remembered that he did not pay the bill the moment he entered the temple.

But it is not a big deal. After all, the people of the Shenmao Bureau are there, so he is not afraid that the boss will be evaded. In this regard, the reputation of the Chinese organization is still very strong. After all, it is not a personal expense... Kai did not expect that the standard of hospitality expenses of the Shenmao Bureau would be so low.

Of course, this is Kai's neglect of the attributes of the Shenmao Bureau.

First of all, it is a secret unit, and its confidentiality attribute is very strong. In this way, the cost of their hospitality is much less. After all, they do not need so many relationship maintenance needs. If there is a need, they can directly use their power.

The units below did not refuse.

The relationship that really needs to be maintained is also the upper level... At that level, there is no need for hospitality at all.

The big guys are all very busy, who has time to attend your reception?

Secondly, the Shenmao Bureau actually doesn't have much diplomatic attributes. The Shenmao Bureau rarely contacts the outside world.

So their reception fee standards are not high, and the funds are also very small.

In addition, there are too many things recently, and the Shenmao Bureau has devoted a lot of energy to maintaining stability. This energy includes the budget!

The budget is used for action.

Naturally, other messy budgets will be cut.

Now it is close to the end of the year, and the Shenmao Bureau has not much redundancy.

So Kai really didn't expect that these people need to pay privately... In addition, Kai has always changed. The previous Kai would never do that kind of thing. Even if he wanted to try the delicacies in the old Hong Kong movies, he would not order things like grouper, abalone, and shark fin.

It's not that Kai has never been on business trips before, and he has been entertained by brother units... But at that time, he didn't have such a thick skin to order expensive things.

In fact, guests rarely take the initiative to order dishes. They are all ordered by local brother units. They will try their best to order the best dishes to entertain. This is propriety and politeness!

This is true for both guests.

One tries to be restrained, while the other tries to give the best.