Mixed in 1980

Chapter 295 Yan Xi's Fatal Question

Cars travel on the streets of Beijing.

Looking out the car window, Hua Sanshao was somewhat surprised. It wasn't as bustling as Hong Kong, nor as backward as he had imagined.

The road was mainly filled with bicycles, but there were also quite a few cars and motorcycles. People's faces were full of smiles, and there was no sign of the poverty I had imagined.

Looking at people's clothing, the outfits are very diverse, not as fashionable as those in Hong Kong, and even a bit outdated, but they are not the black and gray colors portrayed in the media.

You can even see women wearing stockings.

When I passed by Xizhimen, I saw that many high-rise buildings had been built there, some with more than ten or twenty floors, and they already showed signs of modernization.

There are many shops and street stalls along the roadside!
Everyone is doing business normally. It seems that the reform and opening up in mainland China is for real, and people are allowed to do business freely, which is much more open than reported.

"These buildings were all built in the last few years."

In the passenger seat, Sun Shaojie explained, "Although the mainland can't compare to Hong Kong, it has developed very rapidly in recent years, and the cities are changing every day."

This is Chen Fan's senior brother, so Hua Sanshao naturally had to give him face: "Indeed, it's much better than I imagined, and it's very different from the media reports in Hong Kong."

"Many media outlets in Hong Kong are controlled by British people, so naturally they won't say anything good about us."

Sun Shaojie raised the corners of his mouth slightly, looked out the window and said, "No matter how it's reported, it won't hinder our development. Chen Fan sees it most clearly."

“Starting in 1982, Chen Fan gradually increased his investment in the mainland. Over the years, the investment that has been received has reached US$108 billion.”

Upon hearing this, both of them were greatly surprised.

US$108 billion, which is more than HK$800 billion at this year's exchange rate, is enough to put most of Hong Kong's richest people to shame.

It's estimated that only one or two people could have assets exceeding that.

How much confidence does Chen Fan have in the mainland economy, given that he can come up with so much cash and bring it back to invest in the mainland?

The two were a little confused!
Sun Shaojie didn't explain much. He just wanted to start a conversation and leave an impression on them, hoping to attract them to invest in the future.

These two are also wealthy people in Hong Kong.

Especially Zhao Shizeng, the third son of Hua, one of the heirs of the shipping magnate family. If he can get the shipping magnate family to invest in the mainland, the share will definitely be substantial.

Even if they don't come back to invest, persuading their shipping companies to place orders with shipbuilding companies in mainland China can still earn them some foreign exchange.

Sun Shaojie would not miss any opportunity to earn foreign exchange.

Originally, it was thought that things would be easier this year, as Chen Fan's $25 billion investment in the port and $50 billion investment in hydropower had all been received.

With an extra $75 billion, Sun Shaojie suddenly had the illusion of being incredibly wealthy.

Unfortunately, the illusion didn't last long. Businesses and research institutions began submitting applications for foreign exchange, and the foreign exchange was spent like water.

In less than a month, they were broke again!

Sun Shaojie always believed that the Ministry of Foreign Trade was not a place for humans to stay; no matter how much foreign exchange it brought in, it would be squandered in a short period of time.

Sometimes he even thinks about changing departments!

We've really been able to exceed our targets these past few years thanks to Chen Fan, who brought back large amounts of foreign exchange to invest. But then again, that guy is really good at making money.

He went to Hong Kong all by himself only a few years ago?

This kid's wealth now makes him arguably the richest man in the world. Even if Yoshiaki Tsutsumi of Japan tops the Forbes rich list, he shouldn't feel ashamed.

With assets exceeding 200 billion yuan, where does he get the courage to become the richest man in China?

Chen Fan has far more cash on hand than that amount, not to mention that he controls several large companies in Hong Kong and has a series of investments in mainland China.

Thinking of Chen Fan, Sun Shaojie smiled. Tomorrow, someone else will be entertaining the two of them, so he can take a day off and take Liu Jinban to see Xiao Yanxi.

"Xiao Yanxi, look over here!"

In the yard, Xiao Yanxi paused for a moment, turned around, and then smiled broadly. She ran over with her short legs and cried, "Daddy, hug me!"

Chen Fan picked up his daughter and gave her a big kiss: "Our little baby has become even more beautiful. Did you miss Daddy?"

The little dumpling nodded and said, "Yan Xi misses it. Where are Daddy and Mommy?"

Chen Fan gently stroked the little dumpling's nose: "Mommy has things to do. How about Daddy takes you to Hong Kong to see Mommy in a few days?"

"Yay, let's go find Mommy!" The little dumpling clapped her hands happily.

Miss Zhao walked over and pinched the little dumpling's cheek: "You little ingrate, isn't your stepmother good to you? All you want to do is look for your mother."

The little dumpling giggled and said, "Stepmom is the best. I just miss Mom."

"You're so good at sweet-talking!"

Miss Zhao rolled her eyes and asked Chen Fan, "You didn't even tell me you were coming back. Why didn't your older sister come back with you?"

He leaned close to his wife and gave her a kiss: "My older sister is setting up an investment company and plans to manage the businesses through it."

Miss Zhao squinted, revealing her little tiger teeth: "After I give birth, I'll set up one too, or I'll register it under my older sister's investment company."

"You're just lazy!"

Chen Fan shook his head: "How have you been these past few days?"

Miss Zhao chuckled and said, "That's great! Eat well, drink well, sleep until you naturally wake up, and don't have to worry about anything. This is the life of my dreams."

The little dumpling said disdainfully, "My stepmother is the laziest. My second aunt says she's a big lazybones. I can't be like her."

puff...

Chen Fan couldn't help but laugh, teasingly saying, "Miss Zhao, should we say it's just childish talk, or that children don't know how to lie?"

"Little girl, I've spoiled you for nothing."

Pinching the little dumpling's nose, Miss Zhao said with a mix of embarrassment and annoyance, "Your stepmother stays home to play with you, you know?"

The little dumpling giggled and said, "Mmm, stepmother is the best, except for being lazy." "..." Miss Zhao was speechless.

She vigorously rubbed the little dumpling's head: "Mommy's hungry. You'd better be diligent and go get Mommy an apple, cut it up."

"Okay, stepmother!"

The little dumpling got off Chen Fan and ran towards the front yard: "Auntie Xiaofang, can you cut an apple for me? My stepmother wants to eat it."

Chen Fan was stunned.

The legendary Gen Z babysitting?
I remember seeing a joke in my past life: For those born in the 80s, it was: You eat first, then Mom eats; for those born in the 90s, it became: Mom eats first, then you eat; and for those born in the 2000s, it became: Get Mom something to eat.

"When your older sister comes back, she'll tear you apart."

"This is to cultivate Xiao Yanxi's hands-on skills, just like playing house. Look how accomplished the child is," Miss Zhao said proudly.

Chen Fan was both amused and exasperated. He placed his hand on Zhao's stomach and said, "Son and daughter, you two have to work hard. From now on, Mom will be relying on you to feed me."

Miss Zhao chuckled and said, "Absolutely. My son and daughter will definitely raise me to be plump and healthy."

Just then, Xiao Yanxi came over carrying a plate: "Stepmother, the apples are ready."

"Yan Xi is really amazing."

Miss Zhao bent down, took the plate, and fed a piece to the little dumpling: "Our little Yanxi will definitely be able to take care of people just like her mother in the future."

The little dumpling blushed, looking a bit shy.

Chen Fan picked her up and walked into the inner living room, turning back to ask Miss Zhao, "Where's Qiu'er?"

"Let's take a walk in the neighbor's yard."

"Didn't you walk around more?"

"How could there not be? Qiu'er pulls me around several times every day."

Miss Zhao bit into an apple, her face contorted with pain: "And then there's Xiao Yi'er, who's treated like a little supervisor. Every day after school she comes over to ask me if I've gone for a walk, and if not, she drags me along."

"Xiao Yi'er is good at taking care of people."

"This is true."

Chen Yi was someone Zhao had watched grow up. Despite his mischievous nature, he was also caring. Xiao Xi had been played with by Zhao since she was little.

And Yan Xi, she often brings him along too.

Sometimes when the little one is fussy at night, Chen Yi will just take him to her room to sleep and soothe him until he is completely docile.

The only downside is studying.

He was fine in elementary school, but his grades started to drop after entering junior high school. They were mediocre at best, and at this rate, it would be difficult for him to get into university.

When she took the college entrance exam, the acceptance rate was only 34%.

After chatting about Chen Yi's studies for a while, Chen Fan couldn't help but mutter, "I need to hire a tutor for Xiao Yi."

"There's no need for that, let Xiaoqiang take it."

"Zeng Tuqiang?" Chen Fan asked with a look of disdain.

The world's stupidest man is Shi, who once tried to gain three pecks of strength. The key is that he is stubborn to the extreme. Even after being beaten by me so many times, he still dares to argue with me.

"Don't judge people with old eyes. Xiaoqiang's grades are consistently in the top three of his grade. He's definitely got the makings of a top university like Peking University." Miss Zhao playfully slapped her husband.

"He was just a bookworm."

"You make it sound so easy. How many people can get into Peking University just by studying hard? Those who can get into Peking University are all talented. Take your year, for example, aren't they all top students?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Fan curled his lip. Zeng Tuqiang was far from being a top student. Even though he was in high school, he still harbored a thorn in his side, doubting that he was his biological son.

If it's not stupid, then what is it?
Just then, Ms. Xu walked in, her slightly protruding belly showing. When she saw her husband, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes: "Why are you back?"

There's a meeting the day after tomorrow.

"Where's the eldest sister?"

"I still have things to do at the company, it'll probably be another twenty days or so. How have you been these past few days? Is your morning sickness still the same as before?"

"The morning sickness period is over."

Xu Jinqiu sat down and teased the little dumpling: "You've been calling for your dad all day long. Are you happy that your dad is back?"

The little dumpling nodded.

Xu Jinqiu affectionately pinched the little dumpling's nose and smiled slightly: "How about sleeping with Daddy tonight?"

The little dumpling's eyes lit up: "Daddy, stepmother, stepmother, and me, let's sleep together."

"You're really something, needing three people to keep you company while you sleep." Miss Zhao took a piece of apple and stuffed it into the little dumpling's mouth.

"Mom isn't home, otherwise there would be four."

The little dumpling giggled, then suddenly looked up at her father and asked, "Daddy, why do other people only have one mommy, but I have three?"

Chen Fan was slightly taken aback. How should he answer?

Looking at Xu Jinqiu, Teacher Xu immediately turned her head and looked outside the gate, as if she hadn't heard.

Then he looked at Zhao Yuanyuan. Miss Zhao picked up the fruit plate, stood up, and sat a little further away.

This question is unanswerable!

If not handled carefully, it could affect the child's values, since their family situation is different from that of mainstream society.

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