Mixed in 1980

Chapter 400 The Third Brother is Being Chased
"There's not much to say about Midea's economy. Its economic growth has almost stagnated, and it has always relied on borrowing to make ends meet."

Without hesitation, Chen Yanjin said, "But the scale of US debt is already close to its limit. The US debt ceiling must be raised again in order to maintain a decent life."

"The problem is the timing."

"The subprime crisis spread to Europe, leading to the European debt crisis. The global economy has slowed down significantly, market sentiment is tightening, and the purchasing power and desire for debt will decrease."

"Increasing the issuance of US Treasury bonds and raising the debt ceiling are inevitable. The US should be worried about how to continue issuing bonds and how to keep the world believing in and investing in US Treasury bonds."

Upon hearing this, Chen Fan flicked his cigarette ash and took another puff: "Your doctoral degree is actually quite substantial; it doesn't seem like it was obtained through dishonesty."

Chen Yanjin gritted his teeth inwardly. If this wasn't his biological father, he would have punched him long ago. "Try getting a doctorate at twenty-two and see what happens."

Xu Jinqiu couldn't stand it anymore either. She snatched the cigarette from her husband's hand and stubbed it out: "Can't you talk properly? Why do you keep provoking our son?"

"I'm teaching him right now."

Chen Fan rolled his eyes at his wife and lit another cigarette: "Issuing more US Treasury bonds is inevitable. Given the nature of those bigwigs in the US, they'll definitely try to make a quick buck."

What do you think they'll do?

Chen Yanjin casually picked up a cigarette from the table and lit it: "If I were in charge, I would definitely hype up the US debt default crisis first."

"By taking advantage of the situation to attack the stock market, we can capture the first wave of profits through short selling. Once the issuance of additional US Treasury bonds is confirmed, we can then buy stocks at the bottom and wait for the value to appreciate."

Chen Fan nodded slightly: "Go over there after May Day to make the arrangements. Your Aunt Wenya will fully cooperate with you to get things done well."

“Okay, Dad!” Chen Yanjin nodded solemnly.

Chen Fan took a drag of his cigarette: "After you get to Hong Kong, go find your sister. She has a lot of useful information. You're at the age where you should establish your authority."

This woman is Zhang Xiaoxi.

When Zhang Xiaoxi was just starting university, Chen Fan had already arranged an accounting firm for her, which she took over after graduation.

She was in charge of auditing the family business.

Zhang Xiaoxi was well aware of the problems with his companies; it was just that some people and some things were not suitable to be addressed at the moment, or he simply didn't want to.

If Chen Yanjin wants to rise to power, killing a few chickens is just the right thing to do.

After finishing their business, Chen Fan added, "Remember to call Wanwan and invite her family to lunch tomorrow. You can arrange the location yourself."

“We’ll tidy up another courtyard and arrange for your father-in-law to stay there tomorrow. Since he’s visiting Beijing, the two families can get to know each other better.”

Chen Yanjin agreed and turned to go out to make a phone call.

Xu Jinqiu frowned slightly: "Are you really so confident in entrusting such a big matter to the second son? Can he handle it?"

Chen Fan stubbed out his cigarette: "Teacher Xu, can you be reasonable? Didn't you say that we should help the second son establish his prestige? This is just the right opportunity."

"But we can't just give up now, can we?"

Xu Jinqiu glared at her husband, annoyed: "At least you should have gone with him once and taken him along for a while. How can you put him in charge of such a big project right away?"

“Wenya is watching. Do you think he'll get scammed? Your son has a clear mind. The big capitalists at Midea use the same tactics. Just wait to make money.”

"Those Americans are really ruthless, they're cutting off their own people!" Xu Jinqiu said disdainfully, curling her lip.

Chen Fan shrugged. That's how international capital is.

When Obama came to power, he used the US debt crisis to his advantage for two months. Squid capitalists made a frenzied move, raking in huge amounts of wealth. Then... unsuspecting retail investors and international capital became the victims.

Obama's actions are relatively mild. If Trump comes to power, he will directly engage in stock trading, which will be truly ruthless. He will even declare: "No one knows more about stocks than me!"
Xu Jinqiu poured a cup of tea over: "The third brother is about to graduate, and he doesn't plan to pursue a master's degree. Why don't we let him go with us? Like father, like son; like brothers, like tigers."

Chen Fan shook his head slightly: "The third brother and the fifth brother can go during the summer vacation. There's no need to rush. Besides, the third brother is currently happily troubled."

……

Zhejiang University, Nanhua Garden!

A boy dressed in very ordinary clothes lay on the grass, a cigarette dangling from his lips, leisurely gazing at the blue sky with a slight upturn of his lips.

I was smoking half a cigarette!
A tall, slender girl with delicate features and an intellectual air walked over and sat down next to the boy: "Chen Yancheng, have you looked for a job yet?"

Chen Yancheng smoked a cigarette, oblivious to everything else: "I haven't looked yet. I'll think about it after graduation. There are still several months to go."

The girl frowned: "Many of my classmates have already found jobs and can start working as soon as they graduate. Why aren't you in a hurry at all?"

“You’re so strong in your major, there must be big companies vying for you. How about I introduce you to a company that’s owned by my second uncle and is related to your major?”

Upon hearing this, Chen Yancheng sat up: "No, I'm not going. I'm going back to Beijing after graduation."

The girl gently kicked him: "What's so great about the capital? Hangzhou has such a nice environment. Haven't you ever thought about staying?"

"No!" Chen Yancheng shook his head.

The girl retorted angrily, "Not even for me?"

Chen Yancheng's eyes widened: "Gao Lu, don't talk nonsense. We're just classmates. It's not like we're having an affair."

Gao Lu bit her lip lightly: "Chen Yancheng, are you really stupid, or are you pretending? Am I really that bad? I've been chasing you for four years, and you still look down on me?"

Chen Yancheng touched his nose: "Gao Lu, do you think we're from the same world?" He then pointed to his clothes: "This outfit costs less than two hundred, while your outfit costs at least twenty thousand. Our consumption views are completely different."

"Besides, you're from Hangzhou, and I'm from Beijing. My grandparents, parents, and siblings are all in Beijing, so I'm destined to go back."

"We're just not a good match!"

"Is there anything else?" Gao Lu gritted her teeth.

Chen Yancheng took a drag of his cigarette: "Isn't that enough? Your innate conditions aren't suitable, so don't waste your time on me, it's not worth it."

Gao Lu was still angry and kicked him again: "Don't try to evade the question. I'm asking you, what's wrong with me that you can't accept?"

Chen Yanjin flicked his cigarette ash and stared at the other person carefully: "No, really. You're beautiful, have a great figure, and a good temperament. If there weren't any other reasons, I would really pursue you."

Gao Lu raised the corners of her mouth slightly: "You've said something sensible. It's fine if you don't pursue me, but it shouldn't be a problem to have a meal with me, right?"

Chen Yancheng raised an eyebrow: "Street stall!"

Gao Lu hummed in agreement: "It's just a roadside stall. You're acting like I've never eaten there before. Do you really think I'm some kind of pampered young lady who doesn't know the ways of the world? I'm quite thrifty."

Chen Yancheng's lips twitched slightly.

Left with no other choice, he could only stand up, pat his bottom, and say, "Let's go then. It's on me today. I hope you don't mind, Gao Lu."

Gao Lu reached out her hand: "Give me a hand."

Chen Yancheng turned and left. Gao Lu quickly stood up and muttered, "You bastard, I'll deal with you after I win you over."

After muttering to himself, he quickly caught up with Chen Yancheng: "Chen Yancheng, I have a question for you. You insist on going back to Beijing, so why didn't you go to university in Beijing and instead came to Hangzhou?"

"Is it wrong for northerners to be curious about the south?"

Chen Yancheng pursed his lips slightly and said, "The main reason is that I don't want to go to the same university as my sister and brother. That would be like a nightmare."

"Tell me about it," Gao Lu asked curiously.

Chen Yancheng pondered for a moment, then touched his nose: "My sister is particularly good at managing people, and she's also particularly good at beating people up. If you go to the same university as her, you'll definitely be kept very close to her."

"My brother is a total jerk."

“He’s always been a troublemaker since he was a child, and he always makes me take the blame. If I go to the same university as him, I’m destined to take the blame for four years, so I went far away.”

Upon hearing this, Gao Lu's eyes widened.

This reason is so strange. His sister beat him up and his brother tricked him. He had no choice but to leave his hometown. How miserable must Chen Yancheng have been as a child?
For some reason, I felt a little sorry for him.

It's just that Chen Yanjin didn't hear any of this, otherwise he could have dealt a severe blow to his younger brother. He tricked you to teach you a lesson.

One night passed!
Chen Yanjin hurriedly drove to the hotel, took the Ye family of four to have breakfast, and then arranged to visit Nanluoguxiang.

Today, this place has become a famous tourist attraction.

Many tourists visiting Beijing come here to see the traditional courtyard houses, learn about the city's history and culture, and sample its local delicacies.

When passing by No. 46 Mao'er Hutong, Chen Yanjin specially introduced: "This is a large courtyard. My family used to live here, but there were only two rooms."

“At that time, my grandparents, my dad, my eldest aunt, my eldest uncle, and my youngest aunt all lived here. There was simply no room for so many people in the house.”

“When my dad came back from being sent to the countryside, he couldn’t find a job and we didn’t have a house. He was often laughed at in the yard.”

“My grandma told me that he had a childhood sweetheart in the courtyard, someone he grew up with, but their relationship ended because he didn’t have a house or a job.”

Upon hearing this, Ye Wan was surprised.

No wonder Chen Yanjin pretended to be poor outside; he was probably afraid of finding a "childhood sweetheart" who only cared about money and ending up getting the short end of the stick.

If you walk further ahead, you'll reach courtyard number 45.

Chen Yanjin continued, "This used to be the site of the Beijing Dance Troupe. My three mothers worked here. My father passed by here every day and took a liking to my mother at first sight."

Upon hearing this, Mr. and Mrs. Ye relaxed considerably.

From what the future son-in-law said, the Chen family had also gone through a difficult period.

Such families either remember the past and never stray from it, or they completely turn away from the past, hate it, and act arrogantly like nouveau riche.

The Chen family is clearly the former.

Judging from Chen Yanjin's upbringing, it's clear that the five children in the Chen family are also outstanding, with three attending Peking University, one Zhejiang University, and one Xiamen University, demonstrating a strong emphasis on education.

After strolling around Nanluoguxiang, Chen Yanjin led everyone to Suoyi Hutong. They stopped in front of a private restaurant in a courtyard house, where Chen Fan and his three wives were already waiting.

The whole family was very warm and considerate.

Once the conversation started, Mr. and Mrs. Ye felt very comfortable, just like a typical meeting between in-laws. They were considerate of each other's feelings and there was no confrontation.

After several rounds of drinks and dishes, Chen Fan said, "Old Ye, there's something I need to discuss with you. May Day is coming soon, and I'd like Yan Jin and Wanwan to go to Hong Kong."

(End of this chapter)