1979: Literary Master, Starting from the Return of Educated Youth

Chapter 84 The wind is rising in Hong Kong!

"Ride slower."

Chen Yixiu didn't want to do this, so she reminded him.

Xu Yuexin knew what she was thinking.

"No matter how slow you are, you have to hold me."

Xu Yuexin unlocked the car and said nonchalantly, "A speed of 40 kilometers is enough to knock you off."

Chen Yixiu pouted helplessly, with helplessness appearing on her face.

There's really nothing I can do about this guy, I have to make things clear.

When Chen Yixiu reluctantly put her hand on his, Xu Yuexin gently stepped on the accelerator and drove her out of the community.

"Rumble..."

When driving onto the main road, Xu Yuexin's speed became faster and faster, and the roar of the engine became louder and louder.

Chen Yixiu was forced to hug Xu Yuexin tightly, looking very unhappy.

"Can you slow down a bit?"

"I'm in a hurry."

"If someone I know sees me holding you like this, I'll be in trouble."

"Then you have to ride faster so that people can't see your face clearly."

Amid the deafening sound of the engine, the two people talked loudly to each other, but even so they were no match for the roar of the Harley.

As they sped along, Xu Yuexin enjoyed the top-notch back-pushing feeling brought by the pressure of his sister-in-law's body. Well, it was even stronger than that of his wife.

"I think you are deliberately taking advantage of me."

In the back seat, Chen Yixiu complained unhappily.

"You obviously carried it up here yourself, how can you say you took advantage of me?"

Xu Yuexin said confidently, "How about I just drop you off here and you take a bus over there?"

Chen Yixiu really had the urge to get off the car immediately.

The problem is that when I look around, there are only patches of wormwood taller than people. Where can I get the bus?
A villain, really a villain.

Chen Yixiu glared at Xu Yuexin angrily.

Xu Yuexin could actually see his sister-in-law looking angry in the rearview mirror.

I have to say that top beauties still have a different kind of beauty even when they are angry.

Especially Chen Yixiu's peach blossom eyes that were wide open because of unhappiness. Xu Yuexin couldn't help but imagine how beautiful she would be if her eyes became relaxed one day.

After arriving at Laomo, Xu Yuexin stopped the motorcycle and got off with his sister-in-law, one in front and one behind.

"Hurry up?"

Xu Yuexin said proudly.

"Oh."

Chen Yixue gave him a cold look and maintained a cold attitude.

She felt more and more that her brother-in-law had ill intentions, and that many coincidences might not have been intentional arrangements by him.

However, when she walked into the restaurant and saw Ye Xinrong, Chen Yixiu resumed her friendly attitude towards Xu Yuexin.

"My brother-in-law is a famous writer. He is usually very busy. I finally managed to get him to come with me today."

After greeting each other, Chen Yixiu focused on introducing Ye Xinrong.

"Well, I am honored that Mr. Xu can come here in person today."

Ye Xinrong said with a smile on his face, and politely asked them if they had any dietary taboos or preferences.

After ordering their food, the group started chatting about business while the dishes were being served.

"It's like this, Ms. Chen. We at Pacific Audio and Video have secured a number of cultural exchange opportunities with Hong Kong."

"We're going to leave one for you. What do you think?"

Ye Xinrong said sincerely, and reminded, "This is a rare opportunity to gain knowledge and expand your influence. I hope you can seize it."

Going to Xiangjiang?
This word was so distant and unfamiliar that Chen Yixiu was caught off guard.

"I have to think..."

Chen Yixiu hesitated for a moment and turned her head to see what Xu Yuexin meant.

"One place is too few. If it were two places, we would consider it."

Xu Yuexin said directly to Ye Xinrong, "To be honest, Yixue has no experience in the environment of Hong Kong. She needs someone familiar to be with her when she goes there for the first time."

Ye Xinrong tilted his head and thought for a while.

"Mr. Xu, you are going there too, right?"

He confirmed with Xu Yuexin, "I will go back and report to my superiors, and let you know when I have a reply."

"Remember to reply quickly, because I need to provide a list of names to my superiors."

"Thank you, Manager Ye."

Xu Yuexin replied.

……

After dinner, Xu Yuexin and Chen Yixiu took Ye Xinrong to visit Wangfujing and Dashilan.

Only then did he realize that Ye Xinrong was just here to have fun and to inform others of the news.

A few days later, Ye Xinrong returned to Guangzhou, followed by a telegram.

The telegram agreed to give Xu Yuexin and Chen Yixiu two places to go to Hong Kong, and the departure time was set for three days later, and they would gather at the Pacific Audio and Video Society at that time.

Three days later?
Xu Yuexin counted on his fingers and found that time was running out, so he quickly packed necessary clothes and daily necessities.

After packing his luggage, Xu Yuexin went to the street to find Chen Qiaoqiao and told her that he was about to leave.

"Going to Hong Kong? Then remember to bring your camera with you."

Chen Qiaoqiao urged, "Take a few more photos for me."

"Yeah, I totally forgot about that."

Xu Yuexin slapped his forehead and said.

After talking to his wife, he borrowed a phone from the neighborhood office and called each of his parents to ask if they needed anything to bring.

The two elders naturally said no and reminded him to be careful on his journey.

After making the call, Xu Yuexin went home, packed his luggage and took his camera, went to the Friendship Store to buy five rolls of color film, and went to the East Third Ring Road to meet Chen Yixiu.

"I'll give you something."

After seeing Chen Yixiu at the gate of the staff quarters, Xu Yuexin took out a gold particle from his pocket and handed it to her.

"What are you bringing this for?"

Chen Yixiu did not reach out to take it, but was surprised.

"Hurry and take it."

"The Hong Kong dollars given by the government are few, and with this I can buy more things."

"I see. By the way, how heavy is this gold? I'll give you the money."

"Go ahead, I don't need your help."

Xu Yuexin refused Chen Yixiu's request to pay and walked towards the taxi dispatch point with her.

He brought two gold particles in total, the small one he gave to Chen Yixiu, and the big one he kept with him.

Once you arrive in Hong Kong, you can sell the gold particles and exchange them for some Hong Kong dollars.

Hong Kong has always adopted the international gold price, and two small pieces of gold can be exchanged for a lot of money.

Of course, since customs does not allow large amounts of gold to be carried out, Xu Yuexin can only take this much, otherwise it will exceed the limit.

After arriving at the train station, Xu Yuexin bought a ticket for the nearest train.

The Beijing-Kowloon Railway had not yet started construction, so the two first took the Beijing-Guangzhou Line to Guangzhou to join the main force. Then, according to Xu Yuexin's estimate, they should take the Guangzhou-Kowloon Line to Kowloon.

When Xu Yuexin and Chen Yixiu arrived in Guangzhou, the weather was still as hot as last time, unlike Beijing which had cooled down.

Rushing to the Pacific Audio and Video Society, Ye Xinrong explained to them some key points of the event.

This includes not acting without the team, being careful with one's speech, being frugal and not spending all the Hong Kong dollars at the beginning, etc.

Then, Ye Xinrong exchanged Hong Kong dollars for the two people according to the official price ratio of 3.2:1.

Oh boy, only 50 bucks.

Xu Yuexin had expected this, but he didn't expect the amount to be so little.

Fortunately, I had the foresight to prepare some gold in advance.

After receiving the foreign currency, Pacific Audio and Video Company arranged for them to stay in a guesthouse so that they could get acquainted with the other people on the trip.

The next day, the train to Kowloon carrying the exchange group set off, clanging towards Kowloon.

Xu Yuexin and Chen Yixue were sitting side by side. When they passed the Shenzhen Railway Station, Chen Yixue nudged Xu Yuexin and pointed out the window: "Is this Shenzhen?"

Xu Yuexin looked out the window and saw only a few old brick houses and a row of dilapidated thatched huts.

This is Shenzhen Station.

Looking further outside, there are vast forests all around, and you can see squirrels and larger lizards moving around in the treetops.

"I heard that the higher-ups want to focus on developing this area?"

A female comrade nearby muttered, "Can it be developed?"

There was a chorus of agreement from all four seats. No one could associate this desolate and dilapidated place with the word development.

Xu Yuexin said nothing, he felt very dreamy.

What would later become a nationally famous first-tier city rose from the ground in such a wilderness.

The train stopped for a long time at Shenzhen Station because it had to undergo customs boarding inspection.

When it was Xu Yuexin and Chen Yixue's turn, customs officials brought a scale to confirm whether the weight of the gold particles they carried was overweight.

The regulations in those days were stricter than those in later generations. In later generations, the limit on carrying gold was no more than 31 grams, but the current standard is no more than 15.625 grams per person.

After the inspection, the customs officers returned the gold particles to Xu Yuexin and Chen Yixiu respectively.

After the customs staff got off the train, the train continued to rumble south and stopped at Luohu Station not long after.

This station has the same name as the old name of Shenzhen Station, which makes it easy for people to wonder whether it is located in Luohu District under the jurisdiction of Shenzhen.

But the broadcast on the train clearly indicated that they had entered Hong Kong.

"Dear passengers, we have entered Hong Kong. Next, please cooperate with the Hong Kong customs officers to board the train for inspection..." After another round of inspection, the train was able to continue moving forward and arrived at its final destination, Kowloon Station, in a short time.

Through the car window, Chen Yixiu saw Kowloon Station and its scenery.

A row of low-rise houses, young people wandering the streets, scavengers in the station...

In particular, a few kilometers away stands Kowloon’s landmark building - Kowloon Walled City.

“It doesn’t seem as prosperous as in the movies?”

Chen Yixue asked in confusion, "It's still a little torn."

"Yes, this is one of the most remote and chaotic areas in Hong Kong."

Xu Yuexin was also quite shocked and said with some emotion, "Once we get to the city center by bus, it will be a completely different scene."

Xu Yuexin had come to Hong Kong for fun, but at that time the Kowloon Walled City had been demolished and the entire Kowloon area had undergone considerable changes after renovation and reconstruction.

This was the first time he had seen a scene like this.

After getting off the train, the group left the station under the command of Ye Xinrong, boarded the shuttle bus and headed towards the city center of Hong Kong.

Xu Yuexin still sat with Chen Yixiu, and Ye Xinrong sat in the front.

"Manager Ye, where are we going now?"

Xu Yuexin asked Ye Xinrong.

"Go to Causeway Bay. The hotel you're staying in is right there."

Ye Xinrong replied, "When we get off the bus later, I will announce today's itinerary to everyone."

Causeway Bay? It’s also a place with a story.

This place name reminded Xu Yuexin of the movies he had watched, and he couldn't help but smile.

Beside him, Chen Yixiu had clearly sensed something different since she got on the bus.

The buses here also have air conditioning, and as the bus moves forward, the street scene outside becomes more and more prosperous.

There are towering skyscrapers, red, green and yellow signs on the streets, office workers in suits with neatly styled hair, and modern girls dressed in fashionable clothes.

"They walk really fast."

Chen Yixiu whispered to Xu Yuexin.

“The pace of work here is intense.”

Xu Yuexin explained, “People regard time as money and efficiency as life.”

After the bus arrived in Causeway Bay, the exchange group members got off the bus one by one, took out their luggage, and walked into the hotel under the curious gazes of the surrounding Hong Kong citizens.

After completing the unified check-in procedures, Ye Xinrong once again emphasized the activity discipline to the exchange group members, and then everyone went upstairs together.

Xu Yuexin and Chen Yixue's hotel room numbers were next to each other, and they were the only two people in the exchange group on the entire floor.

After going upstairs, Xu Yuexin helped Chen Yixiu carry the luggage into the room, and then returned to his side.

The room is very small, only 8 square meters, as expected in a place where every inch of land is valuable.

Even so, there is still an independent bathroom inside, and a wardrobe next to the bed.

Xu Yuexin simply put his clothes, towels and other things in place, and then Chen Yixiu knocked on the door.

Seeing the scene in his closet, Chen Yixue showed a look of disgust: "It's just a few simple pieces, and you can't even put them away."

"Usually at home, Qiaoqiao must be the one serving you."

"A real man doesn't stick to trivial matters."

Xu Yuexin didn't care at all, "If you don't like it, you can help me sort it out."

Chen Yixiu frowned, looked at him and shook her head, then sat down beside the bed and started to tidy up.

"This is a shirt, and this is a towel."

"I put the pants together for you."

After finishing the arrangement, Chen Yixue pointed to the closet and said, "You can sort the rest yourself."

After her help, the closet became much tidier, with only a few pairs of shorts that Xu Yuexin needed to organize himself.

Although helping is helping, Chen Yixiu still has principles.

"Thank you very much. Qiaoqiao cleans up at home, and you clean up outside."

Xu Yuexin deliberately stared at Chen Yixue and said, "Life has come to this point, what else can I ask for."

Chen Yixiu immediately gave him a fierce look.

"You're being rude again, aren't you?"

Chen Yixue said unhappily, "Do you believe me, I will send a telegram to Qiaoqiao right away?"

"Don't be sensitive."

Xu Yuexin calmly comforted his sister-in-law and said, "Besides, it's very valuable to send a telegram from here."

After breaking his sister-in-law's bottom line time and time again, he has been able to roughly grasp her emotions.

As long as she doesn't behave too excessively, Xu Yuexin can usually comfort her.

"I want to make it even if it's expensive."

Chen Yixiu snorted but did nothing.

"Give me the gold."

Xu Yuexin then thought, "Let's see when it's convenient to change it into money later."

"Okay, it should be okay to exchange it for gold here, right?"

Chen Yixiu took out the gold particles and handed them to Xu Yuexin.

She still felt frightened when she thought of the last time she exchanged gold.

"It's okay. No one here cares where you got the gold."

Xu Yuexin accepted the gold particles and said carelessly, "Besides, this is all we have."

According to the arrangement of the superiors, the exchange group will meet with people from the Hong Kong literary and art circles tonight, and there will be no other tasks during the day.

Xu Yuexin found Ye Xinrong and suggested that everyone go out for a walk.

"We have plans to go out and play on the last day, don't worry."

Ye Xinrong refused with a smile.

“My purpose is not to have fun.”

Xu Yuexin asked sincerely, "As people in the arts, I think it would be helpful for you to learn more about Hong Kong's customs and culture in the future."

"This is also one of the original intentions of our exchange group, right?"

Ye Xinrong was moved by what he said.

Outside the room is a bustling scene with bright lights and wine. Who would be willing to stay in a small room?

It would be great if there was a good reason to go out.

"I need to report to my superiors."

After thinking about it, Ye Xinrong responded, "Go back to your room first, and I'll tell you when there's a reply from above."

"It's up to you, our good captain."

Xu Yuexin smiled and patted Ye Xinrong's arm.

Ye Xinrong was stunned for a moment, and then was amused by this "ungrateful" young man.

After an incense stick of time, all members of the exchange group, including Xu Yuexin and Chen Yixiu, received a notice that they could go out before the official activities started in the evening, provided that they acted as a group.

"This is the benefit you fought for everyone."

When he stepped out of the hotel, Ye Xinrong was all smiles and said to Xu Yuexin beside him, "Remember to save some money and don't spend all your Hong Kong dollars so early in the morning."

Xu Yuexin agreed verbally, but after a while he asked Ye Xinrong for permission to go to the bathroom.

Ye Xinrong didn't think twice and agreed with a wave of his hand. The other members of the exchange group followed the requirement of at least five people in a group and went into clothing stores and convenience stores to shop, with everyone having a fresh look on their faces.

Xu Yuexin turned left and right along the narrow streets of Causeway Bay and finally stopped in front of a gold shop. He took out two gold grains and handed them to the clerk.

The current international gold price is about US$17 per gram, but Hong Kong has not yet implemented a linked exchange rate system, with US$1 equal to HK$1.

Two pieces of gold were finally exchanged for HK$1658.

According to the current price level in Hong Kong, it is enough for Xu Yuexin and Chen Yixiu to live a carefree life for a few days.

After exchanging the gold, Xu Yuexin returned to the exchange group with a stack of Hong Kong dollars and found Chen Yixiu.

Chen Yixue was shopping in a clothing store with several female members. Xu Yuexin called her aside when no one was paying attention.

"Keep it away and don't let anyone else see it."

Xu Yuexin took out 658 yuan and stuffed it into Chen Yixiu's pocket.

Chen Yixiu quickly covered her pockets and checked around to make sure no one saw it.

Everyone only has a 50 yuan credit limit, so they can’t show off their wealth.

After a stroll during the day, in the evening, Ye Xinrong gathered everyone for a simple meal and went to the Hong Kong City Hall in Central.

This is the most famous entertainment venue in Hong Kong. The organizer has booked an exhibition hall here for evening exchange activities.

Xu Yuexin and his team arrived first, and the organizer handed each of them a list of names, which contained the list of participants from Hong Kong.

Well, there are some household-name writers among them, and there are also movie stars.

Xu Yuexin looked at the list for a long time, and finally his eyes were attracted by Lin Qingxia.

Later... do you want to meet this famous movie star in Hong Kong?
Xu Yuexin pondered.

Soon, people from the Hong Kong literary and art circles arrived one after another. Lin Qingxia, wearing a black strapless evening gown and high heels, walked into the hall elegantly and beautifully.

Unlike Pacific Audio and Video, there was no one leading the team on the other side, so Ye Xinrong hurriedly stepped forward to introduce the two parties.

During the introduction, Lin Qingxia always smiled reservedly and occasionally said hello or two.

"This is Xu Yuexin, a well-known writer and the youngest member of our exchange group. She wrote The Wreath under the Mountain."

"This is Lin Qingxia, a famous Hong Kong movie star. She is the leading actress of "Eight Hundred Warriors" and won the Best Actress Award at the Asia Pacific Film Festival."

"Oh? You wrote "The Garland Under the Mountain"."

When it was Xu Yuexin's turn, Lin Qingxia's expression changed. A hint of interest flashed in her eyes, and she took the initiative to extend her hand to him.

"Yes, hello, Ms. Lin."

Xu Yuexin held Lin Qingxia's soft hand, with a humble and peaceful expression, "Have you read my book?"

(End of this chapter)