Two Points Short of Failing the Exam, I Rely on Locusts to Turn Things Around and Become a Boss
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
Gagal Ujian Selisih Dua Poin, Aku Bangkit dan Menjadi Bos Berkat Belalang (47 episode)
Pada tahun 1985, di Desa Maizhuang, Henan bagian timur, Lin Xiangdong gagal lolos ujian masuk perguruan tinggi hanya karena selisih dua poin. Keluarganya…
Pada tahun 1985, di Desa Maizhuang, Henan bagian timur, Lin Xiangdong gagal lolos ujian masuk perguruan tinggi hanya karena selisih dua poin. Keluarganya terlilit utang sebesar 128 yuan demi membiayai pendidikannya. Jika utang itu tidak dilunasi dalam lima hari, satu-satunya sapi kuning milik keluarga mereka akan dibawa oleh penagih utang. Sementara itu, wabah belalang melanda seluruh desa. Semua orang sibuk menyemprotkan pestisida untuk membasmi hama, tetapi Lin Xiangdong justru membawa keranjang bambu dan membeli belalang hidup dengan harga tiga fen per jin. Seluruh warga desa menertawakan pemuda yang gagal ujian itu, menganggapnya sudah gila karena terlalu terobsesi dengan uang. Namun, ia justru mengolah hama tersebut menjadi hidangan renyah dan lezat, lalu memasarkannya ke restoran-restoran di kota kabupaten.
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
Gagal Ujian Selisih Dua Poin, Aku Bangkit dan Menjadi Bos Berkat Belalang - Episode 1