Mixed in 1980

Chapter 199 Qiu Er's Change

Two thousand years later, when many Hong Kong stars were interviewed, they denounced the darkness of the Hong Kong entertainment industry in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. Almost all stars, big and small, had been threatened.

The same is true in the business world, and even worse than that. It’s just that things in this circle are not reported as much as those in the entertainment industry.

There are too many people who will do anything to achieve their goals. Even in Hong Kong, a big melting pot, how many people who were able to make their fortune in the early days had clean hands?
Compared with these people, Chen Fan and Zeng Ali can be said to be spotless in this circle, but such people are the easiest to be targeted.

"Hong Kong is a very complicated place. Otherwise, where would there be so many gangs? Anyway, you and Yuanyuan should remember that you must bring bodyguards with you when you go out."

After thinking for a while, Chen Fan added: "It will be less than a year. After the New Year, we will return to Beijing. You also need to make arrangements here and have someone take over Lulu Lemeng."

Zeng Ali hummed and leaned into Chen Fan's arms: "There are only a few months left. When we go back in 1984, we will have a child first."

Chen Fan's body stiffened. Why did they bring this up again?

Sensing his change, Zeng Ali raised her head and stared, "Chen Fan, by 1984, I will be 24 years old, not a little girl anymore."

"Or, you don't want to have a child with me?" Zeng Ali narrowed her eyes and quietly placed her hand on Chen Fan's vital points.

"You must give birth. I'll arrange it after I graduate!" Chen Fan shuddered.

Don't be fooled by the fact that this girl is usually obedient and gets her way in everything, but when it comes to something she's determined to do, she does get angry.

In short, she is someone who can hit anyone on the head with a brick. If Chen Fan dares to say no, he will have no peace for the next few days.

"That's pretty much it!"

Zeng Ali moved her hand away and told Chen Fan about the development of Lululemon. The brand has not been in operation for long, but it has developed very quickly and already has eight stores in Hong Kong.

What is even more gratifying is that the gross margin is as high as 52%.

As the brand image improves and sales increase, there is still room for profits to climb. Such revenue is much stronger than most brands.

After stabilizing, Zeng Ali has started to reserve talents and plans to expand the brand overseas after the summer vacation, aiming to enter the Japanese, Korean, European and American markets.

This inevitably involves the issue of financing.

A strong dragon cannot defeat a local snake. In Hong Kong, I can do many things myself. Even if I encounter some problems, Li Hongying will help me.

However, entering foreign markets and obtaining a series of resources such as stores, advertisements, endorsements, etc. is not that easy. It is better to cooperate with local players whose resources are ready-made.

You bring resources, I let you invest, and we make money together. It is truly good when both you and I are good. Trying to eat alone often doesn't work.

The two of them had already made plans for these things.

What Chen Fan is most concerned about is the management issues. The brand has had a very successful start, and the next step must be steady and solid, and the rotating president system must be implemented.

Zeng Ali also thinks so. Career is career and life is life. Although she is very motivated when starting a business, she is not willing to sacrifice her life.

"I plan to invite Lao Cao over during the summer vacation!"

Cao Weidong was previously called Professor Cao, but after he married Li Hongying, everyone changed their way of addressing him to Comrade Lao Cao.

Sometimes when joking, I would shout "Cao thief!"

Every time this happened, Cao Weidong wanted to tell the teachers in the department to let Chen Fan fail a few courses so that he would know that professors should not be joked about casually.

Especially since this professor’s teacher is the department head!

But if he really did that, Li Hongying would give him a beating first. That woman really treated Chen Fan as her younger brother and she was not to be trifled with easily.

After learning from his wife about how the two families got to know each other, Cao Weidong sometimes couldn't help but sigh that the fate between people is really amazing.

During the summer vacation, Cao Weidong was brought to Hong Kong by his wife, along with three graduate students. The students he had previously taught had already graduated, and these few were recruited last year.

The reason for bringing them here is, on the one hand, that we need someone to help, and on the other hand, it is to take care of the students and let them take the opportunity to make some money.

When it comes to treatment, Chen Fan has always been very generous.

The work this time was relatively easy. Zeng Ali was the first to come into contact with the rotating president system. This step was taken into consideration at the beginning of the business, and many things were arranged in advance. The research team came here to make more adjustments to the details.

“It was such a comfortable sleep!”

Zhao Yuanyuan came into the living room wearing pajamas, slippers, with a messy hair, and yawning.

Following Zeng Ali from the beginning of the business, it was not easy at all for her, but with the implementation of the rotating president system, there are fewer things to do.

Zeng Ali originally wanted her to serve as the rotating president, but Zhao Yuanyuan refused without even a second thought. She said that it was okay to hang out with the eldest sister, but she had no interest in managing the company herself.

If you have this much time, you might as well focus on investing in Chen Fan!

In the past six months, the price of gold has been falling steadily. Although the drop is not large, it is falling every day, and she has made a lot of money.

A few days ago, Chen Fan told her to deliver the futures and increase the funds to buy again. She did as he said, and she took another step towards her dream of becoming "Zhao Qianwan".

Zeng Ali did not treat her youngest and most beloved sister badly. After discussing with Chen Fan, she gave 10% of Lululemon's shares to Zhao Yuanyuan.

“Zhao Qianwan’s” dream came true in an instant!

"Can you tidy yourself up before coming out?" Chen Fan looked disgusted. Which girl would dare to come out with such a messy hair? I have never seen such a lazy one.

Not to mention Chen Fan, Xu Jinqiu couldn't stand it. She asked the servant to bring a comb and help Zhao Yuanyuan comb her hair: "You are 21 years old, it's time to be more diligent. When you get married in the future, you will quarrel with your mother-in-law every day."

"Qiu'er is still the best."

Zhao Yuanyuan hugged Xu Jinqiu with her backhand and leaned lazily on her: "Life is about pleasing yourself, why should you please others? I'm not short of money now, so I won't suffer."

"If you're lazy, just say it directly. Why find a bunch of excuses?" Chen Fan complained. This girl is just lucky. She has been spoiled by people since she was a child. If it were someone else, she would have been despised to death long ago.

"Can I be as lazy as you?"

Zhao Yuanyuan glanced at Chen Fan, a trace of contempt flashing in her eyes: "At least I have worked properly, classmate Chen Fan, how about you?"

Chen Fan chuckled and said, "The wise work with their minds, the capable work with their bodies. Those who work with their minds rule others, and those who work with their bodies are ruled by others. Classmate Zhao Yuanyuan, do you understand?"

Finding all kinds of ways to call yourself a fool!
Zhao Yuanyuan gritted her teeth and shot back, "You are the one making excuses for your laziness. Let's not talk about the company. You will be a senior in college when school starts. Have you decided to go to the company for internship?"

As he said this, he couldn't help but chuckle, "Of course not? You don't attend class properly, you don't study hard, and you have the nerve to call me lazy. You're really shameless."

"..." Chen Fan was speechless.

It's already my senior year, and I'm indeed not doing my job properly, but Chen Fan has never thought about participating in an internship, it's just a waste of time.

After working until the end of summer vacation, the first thing Chen Fan did when he returned to school was to find Chen Dailao: "Grandpa, can I arrange my internship myself?"

"You're almost done with graduation, can't you do something serious?"

The old man took out a cigarette, lit it, and rubbed his temple. It was because he was old, otherwise he would have really kicked this student a few times.

He is really capable, but his academic performance is really poor. If he hadn't found a way through, with his attitude towards study, he would most likely not have graduated.

Chen Fan was annoyed, but smiled: "Old man, look at what you said. I have several companies in Hong Kong and have earned a lot of foreign exchange. My contribution can't be considered small, right?"

"If it weren't for this, would you have been able to graduate?"

The old man couldn't help laughing. This kid really made him proud. Sun Shaojie and the old man of the Sun family praised this kid a lot. The foreign exchange coming in one after another was better than anything else.

After thinking for a while, the old man agreed: "You can arrange your internship yourself, but you can't be careless about your graduation thesis. This is non-negotiable."

"Don't worry, there will be no problem with the paper."

"That's fine, go ahead!"

"Okay, you're busy!"

After Chen Fan said goodbye, he went to have dinner with his roommates.

The two exchange students, Xin Yingjie and Cao Yang, have returned. After spending a year abroad, they have become more Western-styled and much more mature than before.

When they reach their senior year, they still have to participate in internships.

The same goes for Sun Ping'an and Chen Jianye. The school has already arranged for them to receive the units, and everyone will go to their internship units in a few days. They will have to wait until next semester to get together again.

Perhaps, everyone will soon go their separate ways.

Xin Yingjie and Cao Yang don't have to worry, as they will both be powerful bosses in the future; Sun Ping'an has a calm personality and is easily contented. Although his future won't be too outstanding, he won't be bad either. After all, he is a Beijing University student in the early 1980s, and he will not be bad if he follows the rules.

It’s Chen Jianye, a mystery!
After three years of getting along, Chen Fan always thought that this was a passionate and energetic young man. How could he end up on the path of no return in the future?

As a result, Chen Fan didn't know how to start his words of advice. Before leaving, he could only say to each of them, "Take care!"

Although Chen Fan avoided the internship, Xu Jinqiu couldn't. This girl had already planned to go to work and become a teacher after graduation.

Xu Jinqiu was assigned to No. 8 Middle School in Mentougou!
Before she officially started working, Chen Fan had already rented a small courtyard next to the school, quickly renovated it and moved in, saying that he came to accompany her.

Xu Jinqiu felt warm in her heart and met some of the man's special requests.

When she officially started working, Xu Jinqiu changed her clothes and stopped wearing any trendy brands she bought in Hong Kong. Her clothes immediately reminded Chen Fan of how she looked when he first met her in 1980.

Like the teachers in the school, Xu Jinqiu officially devoted herself to her work. In her spare time, Chen Fan would also call her "Teacher Xu!"

Xu Jinqiu would occasionally call him: "Teacher Chen!"

But Chen Fan really doesn’t like this title, he always feels it is weird, so let’s leave this title to future photography enthusiasts.

On the other hand, Xu Jinqiu's unique teacher's temperament was more prominent. Sometimes when she returned home, she would want to use Chen Fan as an experiment to practice how to teach students.

But every time I raised my butt, I would get slapped a few times.

After working for nearly a month, Xu Jinqiu returned home, tugging at the corners of her clothes with both hands, looking embarrassed. She opened her mouth several times but could not utter a word.

Chen Fan was surprised. What happened to this girl?
Xu Jinqiu is not a timid person. She looks weak, but she is actually clear-headed. She is usually generous in dealing with people. Even when she met her mother-in-law for the first time, she didn't act like this.

"Teacher Xu, what's going on?"

Chen Fan took the initiative to ask. Xu Jinqiu blushed and was still shy. She opened her mouth but couldn't say anything: "Chen Fan, that... I think..."

PS: Second update is here~ Thank you for your support! I feel much better today, my headache is gone, but I am afraid of the cold. I should be well by tomorrow!

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