Mixed in 1980

Chapter 37: Befriending the Father-in-law

Chen Fan is slow to sense the influence of his work.

After all, it was the 1980s, and unlike later generations, we couldn’t see the popularity and influence of a work through a series of channels such as surfing and short videos.

If it is a published novel, it is relatively easy to understand. Just look at the sales volume.

How to determine which articles can be serialized?

In fact, there are still clues to follow, such as the previous "Reject Moral Kidnapping", which was quoted by many newspapers and magazines and caused heated debates in all walks of life.

There is also this article titled "Reject Invalid Apologies", which was published only two days ago. Many newspapers and magazines also quoted this article, but Chen Fan did not pay attention to it.

Since the end of "The Most Beautiful Youth", Chen Fan's mind has been on Xu Jinqiu.

As for the editorial, Chen Fan only focused on one point, which was to vent Xu Jinqiu's anger. As long as the agricultural machinery factory came to apologize, the matter would be over.

If you don't apologize, then keep writing.

As for how many newspapers and periodicals cited the article, or what kind of impact it had on various sectors of society, Chen Fan didn't care at all, nor did he have the mind to think about it.

After promising Wang Wei not to contribute to other publications, Chen Fan left the magazine. It was already past eleven o'clock when he returned to Maoer Hutong, so he simply went to the entrance of the dance troupe to wait for his wife.

"Uncle Ma, I'm free."

Chen Fan swiftly took out a cigarette, handed one to the security guard, and lit one for himself.

"I'm always busy, day after day, just killing time."

Uncle Ma put down the newspaper in his hand and lit a cigarette: "I was just reading the editorial you wrote. You made quite a fuss. The agricultural machinery factory came directly to us yesterday."

"Come here?" Chen Fan didn't know yet.

"A lot of people came, led by a deputy factory manager. They asked the leader for Xiao Xu's address and went directly to his house. I guess they came to apologize."

"I thought they could hold on a little longer, but I didn't expect them to back down so quickly."

Chen Fan originally thought that if the agricultural machinery factory still did not apologize, he would continue to write editorials tomorrow. There would be money to be made anyway, so let's see who gets impatient first.

"What are you holding out for? What do state-owned enterprises fear the most? One is criticism from their superiors, and the other is being scolded in the newspapers. The people at the farm machinery factory are also stupid. They should have come to apologize the day before."

"Master, you are the one who understands clearly."

"Of course not. Even though I am just a doorman, every gentleman in the capital has a relative who is an official. We all know the twists and turns here."

What Uncle Ma said is absolutely right.

The people of Sijiu City have lived in the imperial city since childhood. They know a lot about big and small things and learn about them quickly. No matter what happens, they can tell the whole story.

But this guy, once he has enough information, he will have a strong desire to talk. Once he starts talking, he can't stop. That's why Beijing is also a place that produces a lot of: Kanye!

To put it in elegant terms, this is called eloquent and knowledgeable.

To put it bluntly, this is called being poor but good at talking!

Many people in Beijing are born with Kanye West's temperament. When outsiders come to Beijing and meet Kanye West, sometimes they really can't keep up with his moves. He can't stop talking once he opens his mouth.

But in Beijing, you have to be able to chat. If you can't, you may not be able to pick up girls.

Uncle Ma is also a talkative person, especially when he is bored at work, he has a stronger desire to talk. It is rare that he meets a young person who comes often, and once he starts chatting, he can't stop.

Uncle Ma didn't stop talking until Xu Jinqiu came out with a bundle of books.

Chen Fan hurried over, holding the book in one hand and holding the girl's hand with the other: "Have you applied for leave? Have you brought your household registration booklet and high school diploma?"

"I brought them all. I asked for the whole afternoon off."

Xu Jinqiu tried to pull her hand back, but he held it tightly, so she could only let him hold her hand with a red face. Even though there were so many people in the alley, she couldn't do it without blushing and panting. "That's fine, let's go home and eat first."

Chen Fan holds his wife's hand and doesn't care what others think. It's not against the law. No matter what others think, they can only envy him.

"By the way, I was chatting with Uncle Ma just now, and he said that someone from the agricultural machinery factory came yesterday and asked for your home address. What exactly happened?"

"Zheng Yayuan and Director Zhao are here to apologize."

At this point, Xu Jinqiu couldn't help but smile: "It was Zheng Yayuan's deputy factory director's father who brought them here, and also sent a cardboard box of things. I guess he is really afraid of you."

"Anyone who holds a position of some kind is very arrogant. If you don't scare them, they won't bow their heads. Are you angry now? If not, I will continue to write editorials."

"Let's just let this go. They apologized in person and took the gifts. We can't ask them to kneel down and apologize, can we? If you write an editorial to scold them again, be careful that they will get desperate and do something stupid."

"Okay, it's up to you."

As they were talking, they had already arrived home.

This was Xu Jinqiu's second time here. She was no longer as reserved as she was yesterday. She picked up her daughter as soon as she entered the house. The little babe was having a lot of fun.

"Aunt, kiss!"

Xu Jinqiu glared at Chen Fan. What was this guy thinking about all day? She hadn't even married into the family yet, but he already wished that his entire family would change their minds.

But this little girl, with her sweet voice, was really adorable. Xu Jinqiu hugged her and kissed her, then teased her and even helped feed her during meals.

This job is not difficult for her. She has four nephews and nieces at home. The oldest is only four years old and the youngest is still in swaddling clothes. She often helps take care of the children when she goes home on weekends.

After resting for a while after lunch, the two of them went to the Admissions Office during working hours, handled Xu Jinqiu's college entrance examination application with Ming Pao, and then went straight back to the backyard.

Xu Jinqiu took out the book and officially started reviewing.

Chen Fan sat next to her, writing and drawing with a triangle ruler. Xu Jinqiu took a curious look and saw a lot of squares and triangles drawn on the paper: "Are you doing geometry problems?"

"No, I'm drawing a blueprint."

Chen Fan took out a compass, placed it on the center of the circle, and carefully drew a small circle: "Doesn't our dad like fishing? I'm thinking of getting him a set of fishing gear."

"Fishing only requires a fishing rod and a bucket, what else is there to do?" Xu Jinqiu was a little curious, as her old man always went out like this.

"Is our father's fishing so crude?"

"Or else?"

"Then I feel relieved. My father-in-law has taken care of this matter." Chen Fan felt relieved. No fisherman could ignore the full set of fishing equipment.

Especially these days, fishing tools are still very crude. Just as Xu Jinqiu said, many people go out with just a fishing rod and a bucket.

This is simply primitive.

What Chen Fan wants to make is a groundbreaking thing nowadays. If he sits by the river with it, even if he is an air force officer, he will be the most handsome guy in the audience.

When the time comes, you can put the fishing platform, fishing box, fishing rod... a complete set of fishing gear in front of your father-in-law, and you can definitely lean on his shoulders and call him your brother.

As long as you can deal with the father-in-law, it will be easy to deal with the mother-in-law.

As the old saying goes, the more the mother-in-law looks at her son-in-law, the happier she is, because that is when she truly treats her son-in-law as her own son. But it is different for the father-in-law, for him, the son-in-law is just here to steal his little cotton-padded jacket.

"You're acting hysterical again. Is my dad so easy to bribe?"

Xu Jinqiu chuckled, rolled his eyes at the man, and sneered, "My dad asked my eldest sister and Yuanyuan to find out about you, and he has a lot of opinions about you."

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