Mixed in 1980

Chapter 29: Not Giving Up

After taking a shower and changing into new clothes, Xu Jinqiu asked Zhao Yuanyuan to call her elder sister while she went downstairs first. Chen Fan was already waiting at the door, chatting with the security guard, Uncle Ma.

When he saw his wife, Chen Fan's eyes lit up.

A loose white shirt paired with tight pants covers her graceful figure, showing a hazy beauty.

Chen Fan discovered that this girl particularly liked loose shirts. Almost every time he saw her, she was wearing a shirt, mostly white.

"Hello beautiful lady, has anyone told you that you look like my lost wife?"

"Don't be poor."

Xu Jinqiu blushed, and Uncle Ma was listening beside her.

Pulling Chen Fan to the side, she said, "I'm sure I'll ask you some questions later. If they make you feel embarrassed, you don't have to answer them."

"Don't worry, I will tell you everything I know." Chen Fan understood.

The last time they met, Zeng Ali didn't ask anything, because her relationship with Xu Jinqiu had not yet been settled, and now she had to go through the "meet the parents" process.

Xu Jinqiu had said this when she was in Sanhe that she and Zhao Yuanyuan were raised by Zeng Ali since childhood and their relationship was like that of real sisters.

The two chatted for a few words, and Zeng Ali and Zhao Yuanyuan also came down.

Zeng Ali was wearing a black shirt, dignified and elegant, looking very mature, showing the temperament of a great actress.

Due to long-term dance practice, her figure appears very flexible and coordinated.

Zhao Yuanyuan loves dresses very much. Although her appearance is slightly inferior to her two best friends, she is still a rare beauty when she walks on the street, especially with her little canine teeth, which makes her look more cute.

"How did you come up with that editorial in People's Daily?"

As soon as Zhao Yuanyuan came over, she stared at Chen Fan curiously. Those dozens of scenes of moral blackmail were unimaginable to most people, nor would they summarize them.

What’s even more amazing is that Chen Fan actually gave a way to fight back.

"For someone like me who is honest and simple, and who was morally kidnapped when I was young, I am drawing conclusions from the perspective of a victim."

"..."

Zhao Yuanyuan was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but complain: "You are like this, with eight hundred tricks in your body, and you still act honestly, how can you have the nerve to do that?"

"That only shows that I grew up in the process of being morally kidnapped."

"Stop being poor."

Xu Jinqiu glared at him. This man was too good at talking. "Just to mention this, the agricultural machinery factory in Sanhe called to apologize."

"I apologized. What did you say?"

"The agricultural machinery factory called the dance troupe, and the troupe relayed the message to me, saying that Zheng Yayuan was also punished, suspended for a month, and given a serious warning."

"What kind of apology is this? If they called, they should have apologized to you directly. Instead of calling your leader, they are using your leader's power to put pressure on you." Chen Fan was unhappy.

If someone slaps you in the face, and then you turn around and tell your parents: I was just impulsive and couldn't control myself, so why don't you just let it go?
Can you let it go?

It's all the same.

Xu Jinqiu thought about it carefully and felt that it made sense. She was framed that day and was furious. Why should she forgive the other party just for a casual phone call?

This apology really has no sincerity at all.

"Wife, don't worry, this matter is not over yet. I will write another editorial later. I don't believe they can bear it. I will scold them to death."

Xu Jinqiu hummed and said, "You decide."

"Let's not talk about these unhappy things. Let's go eat first. I've treated you to a tricycle." Chen Fan pointed to the two tricycles parked behind him.

"Where are we going to eat? Why do we need to take a car?"

“Let’s go to Quanjude to eat roast duck.”

"Let's go to another place, Quanjude is too expensive." Xu Jinqiu hurriedly stopped them.

A meal at that place could cost an average person half a month's salary. That was the only time she went there to eat last year, when her family hosted a welcome party for her when she just returned to the city.

Zeng Ali also advised: "Chen Fan, we are all family, there is no need to spend so much money, there are several restaurants in Nanluoguxiang, the food is very good."

"Let's go to Quanjude. We have too much money to burn." Zhao Yuanyuan also rolled her eyes.

"Listen to me first."

Chen Fan asked the girls to stop and explained, "I earned some money from publishing an editorial the day before yesterday. This is unexpected money. It will affect your luck, so spend it first."

"No fan service allowed. How much money can you make by writing an editorial?" Xu Jinqiu rolled his eyes at him.

"Eighty-four yuan!"

"..."

Xu Jinqiu glanced at Zeng Ali and Zhao Yuanyuan, and the three of them didn't want to talk anymore. Xu Jinqiu and Zhao Yuanyuan were still temporary workers, with a salary of 18.5 yuan. They received subsidies for performances and overtime work, so they could normally earn more than yuan a month.

Chen Fan earned four months' salary for writing one editorial.

Zeng Ali's income is quite good. As the mainstay of the dance troupe, her salary is 50 yuan, plus subsidies, she makes more than yuan a month.

But it’s not as good as what Chen Fan wrote in one night.

"Then let's eat at a rich restaurant today."

Zeng Ali took Zhao Yuanyuan on the tricycle in front, while Chen Fan and Xu Jinqiu got on one.

It’s only about three kilometers from here to Quanjude Wangfujing store. It didn’t take long to get there. There were already quite a few people queuing up in front of Quanjude, waiting to dine.

Even though the income is not high these days, Quanjude is so famous that many people would save half a month's salary to come and experience it.

It’s just like checking in at an internet celebrity store in later generations.

Chen Fan booked a seat in advance and led people in directly.

Unlike other restaurants that hang their menus on the wall, Quanjude has its own menu book.

After taking the menu handed over by Chen Fan, Xu Jinqiu took a look at it and secretly took a breath of cold air. This place is really expensive. You have to pay to eat here.

烤鸭10元、油炸大虾4.8元、葱烧海参5.2元、爆鱿鱼2.8元、香辣鸡丁3.3元、香菇笋片2.1元……

Comparing it with the staple food, you can see how outrageous the prices are. Rice costs one or two cents, and steamed buns cost one or two cents. The prices of these vegetables are simply outrageous.

Xu Jinqiu calculated that his monthly salary was not even enough for a meal.

Zeng Ali took the menu and helped order the dishes. In addition to the must-order roast duck, she also ordered spicy diced pork, Sichuan duck liver, and dried shrimp and rapeseed.

They are all cheap, no more than one yuan.

They are real sisters, not fake besties, and they don’t want to lose Xu Jinqiu’s face.

"Okay, I'll do it."

Chen Fan took the menu and directly marked out the spicy diced pork and Sichuan duck liver, and ordered the prawns with oil residue, sea cucumber with scallions, and fried squid...

"That's enough. If you order more, you won't be able to finish it." Xu Jinqiu quickly stopped him.

Chen Fan quickly wrote down three more dishes, eight dishes for four people, and asked the kitchen to stew the duck bones. He also ordered a bottle of Moutai and then went to the front desk to pay the bill.

"Are you usually this extravagant?"

Xu Jinqiu took the receipt and felt distressed when she saw the amount on it. This meal cost her two months' salary.

"I've already told you that you can't keep the unexpected money."

"Believe it or not."

"If you're afraid of my extravagance, you'll be in charge of our family's money from now on."

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Xu Jinqiu blushed and reached out to pinch his waist.

Zeng Ali couldn't bear to watch it anymore. Before he even had his meal, he was already full of dog food: "You two should stop it. Consider our feelings as well."

"Miss..."

Xu Jinqiu blushed and hugged Zeng Ali and acted coquettishly.

Zeng Ali rolled her eyes at her and asked Chen Fan, "You are quite good at writing editorials and have a very thorough perspective on issues. Do you plan to develop this in the long term?"

Here it comes, it’s time to get down to business.

Chen Fan wasn't worried. He just said whatever he wanted to say. There was nothing to be ashamed of.

"Editorials require a lot of thought. It's okay to write them occasionally, but if you write them for a long time, it's easy to fail, and you don't make any money."

"Eighty-four yuan per article, isn't this profitable?" Zhao Yuanyuan couldn't help but complain.

"Compared to writing novels, it's really not profitable. An editorial is only a few thousand words long and once it's written it's gone, but a novel can be tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of words long."

"I earn a fee for my editorial once it's published."

"Novels are different. There are royalties for serializing in magazines, and there are royalties for publishing. In the future, they can be adapted into TV series and movies, and the copyright fees are another sum."

"So, your main job in the future is to write novels?" Zeng Ali asked.

"I definitely have to write novels, but they can't be my main job. I've signed up for the college entrance exam and plan to spend four years at university first, and then make plans after graduation."

"You're going to college?" Xu Jinqiu's face changed slightly, and a hint of worry flashed in his eyes.

　There will be another update in the evening~ I just woke up. I was stuck in a writing state until about 4 o'clock yesterday. I am exhausted~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)