Two Points Short of Failing the Exam, I Rely on Locusts to Turn Things Around and Become a Boss

Two Points Short of Failing the Exam, I Rely on Locusts to Turn Things Around and Become a Boss

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In 1985, in Maizhuang Village in eastern Henan, Lin Xiangdong fails the college entrance examination by just two points. His family has fallen into debt, owing 128 yuan to pay for his education. If they cannot repay it within five days, their only yellow ox will be taken away by the creditor. Meanwhile, a devastating locust plague is sweeping through the village. While everyone rushes to spray pesticides and exterminate the pests, Lin Xiangdong does the opposite: carrying a bamboo basket, he offers to buy live locusts for three cents per jin. The whole village mocks the failed student, thinking he has gone crazy chasing money. But he turns the destructive pests into crispy, delicious treats and brings them to restaurants in the county town.

Main characters: Lin Xiangdong

Also known as: 差两分落榜,我靠蝗虫翻身当老板

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あと2点足りず不合格、イナゴで人生を逆転して社長になる (47話)

1985年、河南省東部の麦荘村。林向東は大学入試にわずか2点足りず、不合格となってしまう。家族は彼の学費を工面するために128元もの借金を抱えており、5日以内に返済できなければ、家にいる唯一の黄牛を借金取りに連れ去られてしまう。一方、村中ではイナゴの大発生が猛威を振るい、村人たちは農薬をまいて害虫を駆除しようと必死に…

1985年、河南省東部の麦荘村。林向東は大学入試にわずか2点足りず、不合格となってしまう。家族は彼の学費を工面するために128元もの借金を抱えており、5日以内に返済できなければ、家にいる唯一の黄牛を借金取りに連れ去られてしまう。一方、村中ではイナゴの大発生が猛威を振るい、村人たちは農薬をまいて害虫を駆除しようと必死になっていた。ところが林向東だけは竹かごを手に、イナゴを生きたまま1斤3分で買い取ると言い出す。大学入試に落ちた若者が金に目がくらんでおかしくなったと、村人たちはこぞって彼を笑いものにする。しかし彼は害虫を香ばしくておいしいカリカリ料理に変え、県城のレストランへ売り込みに行く。

差两分落榜,我靠蝗虫翻身当老板 · Two Points Short of Failing the Exam, I Rely on Locusts to Turn Things Around and Become a Boss

あと2点足りず不合格、イナゴで人生を逆転して社長になる - 第1話

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