Mixed in 1980

Chapter 446 Good Things Come True

"Grandpa Li, Aunt Ying, Uncle Huo..."

Upon arriving here, Chen Yanjin, being the junior, led Ye Ling to greet everyone one by one, and then had Ye Ling greet them in turn before finally sitting down.

It's fine to joke around with your peers, but you can't be lacking in manners in front of your elders. Don't let people think that there's something wrong with the Chen family's upbringing.

After exchanging pleasantries, the conversation naturally turned to business matters. Over the years, the shareholders of Hang Seng Bank have collaborated extensively and have long since formed a community of shared interests.

The most obvious examples are Hang Seng Bank and United Properties, whose shareholdings have remained unchanged since then, based on the original proportions.

Besides that, there are industries in Southeast Asia.

Ports, land, real estate, farms, forests, orchards, rubber plantations, and various mining companies constitute an extremely large amount of assets.

During the 97 financial crisis, after reaping the benefits, they bought up assets at rock-bottom prices, investing tens of billions of US dollars in each of the countries of Siam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore over several months.

These assets have now appreciated dozens of times and are a powerful force in Southeast Asian countries, capable of influencing the local economy.

"Everyone knows about the Belt and Road Initiative, right?"

"We have enough influence in Southeast Asia, and in the future we will definitely stand on the same side as the higher authorities to strengthen our control over the economies of Southeast Asian countries."

"In addition, we need to expand beyond Southeast Asia, follow the Belt and Road Initiative, and extend the company's influence globally."

Everyone agreed with Chen Yanjin's statement.

Riding the wave of national strategy to expand the company is a shared vision. On the one hand, it will make investment smoother, and on the other hand, it will have the ability to protect the investment.

Investing abroad is not as simple as just putting money in.

Like Southeast Asian countries, they are not good people. In previous years, they were close to the United States and often joined forces with American capital to try to acquire their own industries at low prices.

Using political means to stifle foreign investment is all too common.

The general consensus is that the government is the major shareholder, which is why these industries can be preserved.

After discussing these matters, Chen Yanjin was dismissed by a group of old guys. Young people should have their own social circles; there's no need for them to squeeze in with a bunch of old folks.

In a few years, once they retire, Chen Yanjin will be dealing with the next generation, or even their grandchildren.

The cocktail party is their stage for socializing.

Since it was a cocktail party, there were bound to be many beautiful women. Many female celebrities from Hong Kong were invited, especially the younger generation of female celebrities.

She's famous and beautiful!

Everyone wants to snag a rich husband in such an event. Even if they can't marry into a wealthy family, they can still gain a lot of resources by being his girlfriend for a few months.

Chen Yanjin is hailed as a financial tycoon, and many female celebrities want to associate themselves with him.

Looking at him from afar, Lau joked, "Just like his father, he has no sense of romance. The person who just greeted him was TVB's rising star, but he didn't even bother to respond. What a waste."

"Do you think everyone's like you, eyeing every female celebrity you see?" Li Hongying curled her lip in disdain. Old in years but young at heart, that's exactly what Liu is like.

At his age, he's still entangled with female celebrities.

Then there's Hua Sanshao, who's also quite old, but even more promiscuous. He'll bring any dirty or smelly woman into his house as long as she has a good-looking face.

As for whether it will damage his reputation, does he even have a reputation?

It's no exaggeration to say that he had no reputation since the 1970s; everyone in Hong Kong knew that the Zhao family had produced a playboy.

The Chen family is very strict in this regard. All five children are clean and have never been involved in any scandals. Many people want to marry into the Chen family.

Unfortunately, the Chen family had no such intention, allowing their children to freely choose their partners, only acting as their final oversight.

"Brother-in-law, didn't you even consider it?"

Ye Ling, arm in arm with Chen Yanjin, gestured towards the TVB actress from earlier: "What's her name again, Chen Fa? She has a great figure, great temperament, and is a dimpled beauty."

Chen Yanjin sensed a sour smell and said irritably, "What are you thinking about? If I had any ideas, I could have a whole bunch of female celebrities in bed with me."

Ye Ling spat, "So narcissistic!"

Chen Yanjin chuckled, too lazy to argue with her, and casually chatted with others. Soon he encountered someone who would make him suffer, and she immediately started ruffling his hair.

"Sister Xiaoxiao, can we stop doing this?"

"Call her Auntie!" Gu Xiaoxiao corrected.

Chen Yanjin pouted: "You call my dad Uncle Chen, what should I call you? Calling you sister doesn't make you seem young, it makes you seem more elegant."

"Save that mouth of yours for sweet-talking young girls."

Gu Xiaoxiao curled her lips in disgust and took Ye Ling's arm: "Ah Ling, let me show you around. This kid doesn't have good relationships in Hong Kong. It's easy to get implicated if you're around him."

"Ah..." Ye Ling was surprised.

Gu Xiaoxiao said sarcastically, "He came to Hong Kong a few times when he was a child and swindled a lot of people. Many second-generation rich kids have been swindled by him, so no one likes him."

Ye Ling smiled, she had never heard of these things.

As the party drew to a close, after listening to Gu Xiaoxiao recount many things, Ye Ling gained a deeper understanding of her brother-in-law—he was truly a scoundrel!
On the way back, Ye Ling couldn't help but laugh: "Brother-in-law, do you know how bad your reputation is? It's practically everyone wants to kill you."

Chen Yanjin touched his nose and remained silent, looking sullen.

When he was young and didn't know any better, he happened to run into a group of not-so-bright kids. Naturally, Chen Yanjin didn't hold back and enjoyed the fun of intellectually crushing them.

But I haven't done it since I was eighteen.

Tonight, those bastards were really something. They knew they couldn't hold their liquor, yet they took turns drinking from each other. Even just a sip from each of them made me feel terrible.

Now, the wind makes his head ache. Back home, Chen Yanjin sat down on the sofa, rubbing his temples in pain, and quickly asked the maid to pour him a glass of juice.

I drank it all in one gulp and felt much better, but I still had a headache.

"Let me give you a massage!" Ye Ling frowned, asked her brother-in-law to turn to the side, stood behind him, and gently massaged his temples.

Chen Yanjin quickly relaxed, but was still a little dizzy. For some reason, he had an impulse: "A-Ling, how about I marry you?"

"What?" Ye Ling trembled.

"Yes, I'll marry you!"

"Chen Lao Er, do you want to die?" Ye Ling was furious. She grabbed Chen Lao Er by the neck, threw him onto the sofa with force.

Still not satisfied, he pressed down on him again: "Chen Lao Er, you've had a few drinks, and now you're finally showing your true colors? Bah, you filthy scoundrel!"

Feeling breathless, Chen Yanjin, in a moment of panic, immediately grabbed the person and held them tightly in his arms to prevent them from being pressed down on him again.

Even if a girl has trained, she is not as strong as a boy.

After being hugged tightly, Ye Ling blushed and said, "Chen Lao Er, are you crazy? Let go right now, and I'll pretend nothing happened."

Emboldened by the alcohol, Chen Yanjin not only didn't let go, but instead leaned forward and kissed her lips.

Ye Ling trembled and froze.

In an instant, her eyes filled with tears: "Chen Lao Er, how can you do this to my sister? Let me go right now."

Chen Yanjin was slightly taken aback, then hugged the person even tighter: "Do you remember what happened in Guilin? That was something your sister deliberately planned. Can you understand that?"

"Not Chen Laosi?" Ye Ling frowned.

Feeling the girl in his arms relax, Chen Yanjin released his grip, his fingertips tracing the girl's cheek: "She's your sister. What are you thinking?"

"I...Is she sick?"

Ye Ling panicked and tried to sit up, but was hugged again: "Brother-in-law, let go..." Before she could finish speaking, her mouth was covered.

A soft touch came from my lips.

In an instant, Ye Ling's mind went blank. After a brief moment of stunned silence, she struggled frantically and helplessly, making "uh-uh" sounds.

I can't understand why my sister is like this, and I'm even more afraid to face my own heart.

She liked Chen Yanjin. Starting three years ago, through repeated instances of being mistaken for someone else, being hugged, and being kissed, he had left an indelible mark on her heart.

That is why he was angry but not annoyed.

But he was, after all, her brother-in-law, her sister's man. Whatever her thoughts were, she could only keep them to herself and then, when he apologized, give him a good punch.

But today...

Gradually, Ye Ling lost the strength to struggle, her mind became increasingly blank, and she was left with only an instinct to respond to him.

She didn't even know when she came from the living room to the bedroom.

"Brother-in-law..."

She struggled helplessly once again, trying to wake Chen Lao Er, but all her efforts were in vain, and she quickly lost her way, as if being swept away by a giant wave.

When emotions run deep, it feels as if one is about to breathe their last.

……

The next day, sunlight streamed in and fell on the headboard. Ye Ling groggily opened her eyes, as if she had come back to life.

For a fleeting moment, she began to understand her sister.

She propped herself up, endured the slight pain, and dressed. Seeing Chen Lao Er bring in a glass of warm water, Ye Ling took the water and punched him in the eye socket.

Watching Chen Lao Er cover his eyes and scream in agony, Ye Ling felt immense satisfaction. Serves him right!
After Ye Ling finished drinking the water, Chen Lao Er stopped screaming and rubbed his eyes: "Can you tone it down a bit? Fine, you won't be going out for the next couple of days."

"Bastard!" Ye Ling sneered.

Chen Lao Er leaned closer and shamelessly put his hand on her waist: "Since we can't go out, shall we just stay indoors and enjoy some time alone for the next couple of days?"

Ye Ling gritted her teeth: "Get lost!"

Chen Lao Er took half a step forward and pulled the person into his arms.

Ye Ling trembled for a moment, then quickly relaxed and gently leaned against him: "Chen Lao Er, how are we going to explain this to our families when we get back?"

Chen Lao Er frowned and kissed her forehead: "Your father-in-law is really a problem. Do you think they might chop me up?"

Ye Ling frowned, her face contorted in distress.

Although my three years of hard work have finally come to fruition, this is just the beginning. How will I face my sister? How will I face my family? And the Chen family?

"Don't worry, I'll handle it."

Chen Lao Er hugged the person tightly: "At worst, I'll just get a beating, um... a few more beatings are fine too, anyway, I won't suffer any loss."

"Serves you right!" Ye Ling breathed a sigh of relief.

I still feel a little strange inside. My sister-in-law and brother-in-law... just thinking about it makes me blush. But last night I really couldn't control myself and easily lost myself.

Little did people know that although Chen Lao Er spoke toughly, he was secretly suffering in his heart. Back then, when his father married his first wife and his second wife, he was beaten half to death.

Can I escape a beating?
(End of this chapter)