Mixed in 1980

Chapter 429 Blind Date
The events of that year are still vivid in my mind!
Zhao Yuanyuan always believed that Chen Fan was the most despicable person she had ever met, without exception!

Originally, she wasn't in a hurry to get married, and her parents were also reluctant to let her get married too early. But after Chen Fan's brainwashing, her parents suddenly started urging her to get married, and she was on tenterhooks when she went home for the New Year.

To deal with blind dates, Chen Fan had thought of many ways, but no matter what method he used, he always explained it to his parents in advance, which put him in a very passive position.

It's infuriating that I ended up in his hands!

So many years have passed, and these have all become memories. Every time she thinks about them, Zhao Yuanyuan can't help but complain a bit.

The next day, Zhao Yuanyuan set off with Ye Ling.

She carefully chose the timing of her trip to Hong Kong, partly because Ye Ling's thesis had been approved and she was relatively free with nothing to do.

On the other hand, Ye Wan has other matters to attend to, as she is currently pushing forward with the foundation's reforms and cannot leave for the time being.

Most importantly, Chen Yanjin is in Hong Kong.

Russia's economic crisis has already erupted, with stocks, futures, and currency all collapsing simultaneously. Chen Yanjin had already completed his strategic positioning and is now busy reaping the rewards.

In addition, there's shorting crude oil!
Oil prices have already begun to plummet, but the situation is somewhat strange. The US is increasing shale oil production, while OPEC is partially cutting production to maintain prices, allowing oil prices to fall.

Immediately, various conspiracy theories emerged in the market.

Some say the US, in alliance with Russia, is attacking Russia's economy by lowering oil prices to resolve the Ukraine issue; others say Russia is deliberately lowering oil prices to suppress US shale oil, which has higher extraction costs, and force it out of the market.

"Mr. Chen, which version of events do you prefer?"

Zhou Wenya held a laptop, the screen displaying crude oil futures prices, which had plummeted from $115 per barrel to double digits.

"What you say doesn't matter, what matters is the drop."

Chen Yanjin lit a cigarette and took a deep drag: "As long as oil prices fall, Western media will jump out and exaggerate how oil prices will drag down Russia's economy, thus increasing the sentiment to short the market."

"It's advantageous for us!"

"It's not a bad thing for the global economy either," Zhou Wenya joked, noting that the benefits of lower energy prices for industrialized countries are obvious.

After thinking for a moment, he asked again, "This operation was very successful. At what price do you plan to settle the deal?"

Chen Yanjin pondered for a moment: "Wait a little longer. According to the model I designed, it should be able to drop to $50-70 per barrel. To be on the safe side, we'll settle at around $70."

Zhou Wenya nodded: "It will probably take a few months."

"It's alright. The purchase price was high, but we can afford to wait. It's a rare opportunity to short crude oil, so we should make a big profit," Chen Yanjin said with a smile.

Zhou Wenya asked curiously, "Won't you keep an eye on things from now on?"

Chen Yanjin took a drag of his cigarette and shook his head slightly: "It's not necessary. Speculating on crude oil is too risky. Without big price swings, it's difficult to make huge profits."

He flicked off his cigarette ash, then took out his phone to check the time: "You go ahead with your work, I need to go to the airport, my stepmother's plane should be arriving soon."

"Remember to bring bodyguards!" Zhou Wenya instructed.

"Do not worry!"

Like his father, Chen Yanjin takes safety very seriously. He always has bodyguards with him when he goes out in Hong Kong because he doesn't feel very safe.

This is the second time something has happened in my family.

He was shot at twice by pistols and assault rifles. If his father hadn't been so safety-conscious and had replaced his car with an armored one early on, he might not have survived.

Upon arriving at the airport, Chen Yanjin's stepmother came out shortly after. Looking at the people beside her, Chen Yanjin was somewhat surprised: "Ah Ling, what brings you here too?"

"Can you speak?"

Zhao Yuanyuan glared at the second brother and explained, "A-Ling is assisting me in selling medical aesthetic projects. From now on, Xingmang will be managed by her."

……

A laboratory at Beihang University in Beijing.

Chen Yi took off his anti-radiation glasses, stretched, and glanced at several students before fixing his gaze on one of the boys: "Xiao Lu, are you free this weekend?"

The boy shook his head: "Teacher, do we have to work overtime?"

Chen Yi coughed lightly: "No need. Come to my house for dinner this weekend, and I'll introduce you to someone."

The boy replied, "A big name in academia?"

Upon hearing this, the other students all looked over, their eyes widening. Chen Yi rolled his eyes and said, "Stop thinking about getting to know academic bigwigs all day long."

She looked at the boy and said, "You're not single. Let me introduce you to a girl. Don't worry, she's absolutely gorgeous. At Beihang University, she'd be at least a campus beauty."

Another boy wearing glasses immediately said, "Teacher, that's not fair! I'm single too, why don't you introduce me to someone?" Chen Yi replied disdainfully, "You're ugly!"

The bespectacled boy choked back a sob and said dejectedly, "I knew it! This is a world that judges by appearances. Someone like me is destined to be single forever!"

"Alright, stop fooling around!"

Chen Yi curled her lip in disdain and looked at the boy: "Let me introduce you to the situation. That girl is a master's student in economics at Peking University and will be starting her doctoral studies in the second half of the year."

“She comes from a good family, isn’t a girl who just picks around, and has never been in a relationship. Her family was getting anxious, so they decided to set her up on blind dates.”

"You'd better seize this opportunity!"

Upon hearing this, the boy looked distressed and said, "Teacher, I didn't want to date. The course load is so heavy, and there are so many experiments. I don't have the time or energy for that."

"This isn't a discussion, it's a notification, understand?"

Chen Yi glared at the student and said irritably, "All you do all day is hang out in the lab. If you end up a bachelor, don't tell anyone you're my student. I can't bear the shame."

The boy had no choice but to agree.

Before I knew it, it was the weekend. I bought a basket of fruit and took a taxi to Ya'er Hutong, a very quiet place, following the address given by my teacher.

It forms a stark contrast with Yandaixie Street on the other side of the alley.

After getting out of the taxi, the boy walked a while before finding No. 15 Courtyard. Looking at the luxurious gate, he was a little surprised. The teacher was really rich.

They actually live in such a big courtyard house!

The door was open, and as soon as he entered, he saw the nanny. The young man hurriedly asked, "Hello, Auntie, does Teacher Chen Yi live here?"

"You're her student, aren't you?"

Seeing the boy nod, the nanny said warmly, "Chen Yi instructed me to take you there. She lives in the east wing, just a few steps away."

Passing through the hanging flower gate and looking at the enormous central courtyard, the boy was once again astonished. Then, passing through the moon gate and arriving at the side courtyard, he secretly sighed, thinking that he could never afford it in his entire life.

"Little Lu is here."

Chen Yi took off her apron, came out of the kitchen, invited the students to sit down, and then took out her phone to dial Chen Laosi's number: "Where is he?"

"I'm making tea with my grandpa."

"Come here quickly!"

"Okay!" Chen Yanyin hung up the phone, feeling a bit strange. Why did her aunt suddenly invite her to dinner and even cook for her?

He grabbed a handful of dried fruit from the table, cracking them as he walked. After a few steps, he arrived at the courtyard and was taken aback when he saw the people in the yard.

"Lu You, what are you doing here?"

"Chen Yanyin?" Lu You was stunned, somewhat unable to recognize her, mainly because Chen Yanyin had changed into loose-fitting clothes, similar to Ye Ling's style.

Is she the person I went on a blind date with?
Instantly, Lu You felt an urge to run away. What was the point of even looking at her? This girl casually held something worth 2000 million; they were from completely different social classes.

"Don't you recognize me? What are you doing here?" Chen Yanyin asked again.

Lu You explained, "I've come to see Teacher Chen."

Chen Yanyin frowned: "Teacher Chen? Chen Yi, you're my aunt's student?"

Seeing Lu You nod, Chen Yanyin instantly realized something was wrong. Her aunt was clearly setting a trap; inviting her to dinner was just an excuse, and arranging a blind date was her real intention.

Just as he was about to run away, Chen Yi came out and, hearing the two talking, asked in surprise, "You two know each other? When did you meet?"

“When I went to Panjiayuan before, my bracelet was stolen, but he helped catch the thief.”

Chen Yanyin offered an explanation, then immediately changed the subject: "Auntie, something came up at home, so I have to go back now. I'll come see you another day."

"You silly child, Lu helped you, but you didn't even stay and chat for a while."

Chen Yi acted swiftly, quickly taking her niece's arm and whispering, "Your three mothers told you not to eat here today. You'll be in for a beating later."

Chen Yanyin turned to the side and muttered softly, "You're my own aunt, we share the same surname, yet you've teamed up with three people from other families to frame me. Is that appropriate?"

"If you weren't your aunt, I wouldn't bother with you. Don't make me want to hit you."

Muttering to himself, Chen Yi turned around and said, "Go inside and make tea for Xiao Lu. Xiao Lu is from Guilin, and we have Liubao tea in the house, so make that."

(End of this chapter)