Mixed in 1980

Chapter 85 Give Father-in-law Face
It’s only a little over two kilometers from Nanluoguxiang to Xu Jinqiu’s home.

Even if the tricycle is loaded with goods and rides slowly, it will only take ten minutes.

"Young man, shall we help you carry it in?"

The tricycle drivers, also called Banerye, do all the work of loading and unloading, and can even earn extra money.

"Master, no need, just wait a moment."

Chen Fan paid the fare and gave some extra, then said to Zhao Yuanyuan, "Go in and ask my father-in-law, my eldest brother-in-law, and my second brother-in-law to come out and move the things."

"What's bothering me?"

Xu Jinqiu rolled his eyes at the man and said, "The money has been given, so why not just let the master move it?"

Just as Chen Fan was about to speak, Zeng Ali spoke first: "Qiu'er, listen to Chen Fan. Yuanyuan, hurry up, go in and call people out, and make some noise."

Zhao Yuanyuan nodded and walked inside.

Xu Jinqiu was still confused, and Chen Fan didn't explain. He told her to just watch and experience it herself. This way, she would have experience when she encountered similar things in the future.

"Uncle Xu, Brother Jinzhao, Brother Jinxia, hurry up and come out to move the things."

As soon as they reached the fourth courtyard, Zhao Yuanyuan started shouting loudly.

Although I don't know what Chen Fan is up to, but my eldest sister told me to make a bigger noise, so I just need to do it. It has been like this since I was a child, so I will not go wrong if I listen to my eldest sister.

When they reached the fifth courtyard, which is the backyard, Zhao Yuanyuan wanted to shout again, but found that everyone had already come out, not only the Xu family, but also her own family and the Zeng family.

"Yuanyuan, what are you mumbling about?" Zhao Dali rolled his eyes at his daughter, saying that she was making so much noise and didn't behave like a lady at all. She had learned dancing in vain.

"I asked Uncle Xu to move some things."

Zhao Yuanyuan stuck out her tongue and said, "My elder sister told me to make a bigger noise."

Xu Changqing asked curiously, "What are you moving? And you want to make a bigger noise?"

Zhao Yuanyuan explained: "Chen Fan bought you a lot of things, including a TV, a washing machine, a refrigerator, and a bunch of things he brought back from Hong Kong. My elder sister asked me to make a bigger noise."

Xu Changqing was slightly stunned when he heard this.

"Lao Xu, your brother-in-law is really cunning. After this incident, the gossip in the yard should stop." Zeng Hongwen couldn't help laughing.

He likes this young man Chen Fan more and more. His way of doing things is more experienced than many old people. It's a pity that he is someone else's son-in-law.

If it were my own son-in-law, I would probably wake up laughing in my dreams.

"After such a commotion, who would still have the mind to gossip? Everyone's eyes should be red with envy. Since we want to make some noise, let's go together." Zhao Dali said with a smile.

"This kid is just too good at spending money."

Xu Changqing laughed and called his two sons: "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and move the things. You have no eyesight at all."

"You can show off all you want. Other families want a son-in-law like you, but can't find one." Zeng Hongwen laughed and quickly followed.

A group of people walked out in a noisy manner, making quite a noise.

Someone in the yard asked curiously, Zeng Hongwen and Zhao Dali were not in a hurry to go out, and helped Xu Changqing explain: "Old Xu's brother-in-law bought a TV, a washing machine and a refrigerator, and put them at the door. Let's go and help move them in."

"Is the son-in-law of the old Xu family so wealthy?"

"Of course not. The child can earn money, be good to Qiu'er, and be filial to the old Xu couple."

"Old Xu, this son-in-law, is incredible!"

Explain as you go.

By the time I reached the main gate, I knew almost everything about the five courtyards.

When everyone came in with their things, many people were watching the fun in the yard.

Xiaodao pulled the butt, it really opened my eyes!

There were only two televisions in this large courtyard with five entrances, and both were black and white. The one Xu Changqing brought in had the words "color TV" written on the box.

There are also washing machines and refrigerators, all of which are made of scorpion poop, unique!

The key point is that Xu Changqing didn't spend a penny, it was all given by his son-in-law. The girl hasn't even married yet, this son-in-law is too generous.

Who has the time to gossip at this moment? Everyone wishes their daughter could find a capable and generous son-in-law like Xu Jinqiu.

The result was that all the gossip disappeared before Xu Jinqiu even got home.

This is the effect Chen Fan wants.

When gossip starts, don’t think about explaining. Once you try to explain, you will only fall into the “self-proving trap” and it will be impossible to explain clearly.

The best way is to create another topic and change the direction of public opinion. If your strength allows, guide the topic in a good direction.

"Xiao Fan, how much did it cost in total? I'll give you the money later." Xu Changqing raised the corners of his mouth slightly. He was happy but also distressed.

Color TVs, refrigerators and washing machines are known as the three major necessities of life, and none of them are cheap.

The money cannot be paid by the son-in-law, as my daughter hasn't even gotten married yet.

"Uncle, this is just to honor you, how can I ask you to pay for it." Chen Fan smiled, glanced at his wife, and let her speak. "Dad, just keep it. Chen Fan made a fortune on this trip to Hong Kong, and it's my duty to honor you." Xu Jinqiu said while holding her father's arm.

Ever since the engagement, she treated Chen Fan differently, especially after they tasted the forbidden fruit and became husband and wife, which meant they wanted to spend their lives together.

There is no such thing as cultivating experience through dating these days, everyone is aiming for a lifelong relationship.

The current Chen Fan is the son-in-law of the Xu family.

Not the prospective son-in-law!
"Aren't you going on a trip? How can you make money? How much did you earn?" Xu Changqing asked curiously.

"This number!" Xu Jinqiu stretched out two fingers.

"Twenty thousand?"

Xu Changqing took a deep breath. Isn't it too easy to make money in Hong Kong?
My salary is not low, more than 80 yuan a month, plus other miscellaneous expenses, it's over a thousand yuan a year.

My son-in-law went to Hong Kong and earned twenty years’ salary in just a few days?
"It's not 20,000 Hong Kong dollars, it's 200,000 Hong Kong dollars."

This is the amount agreed upon by Xu Jinqiu and Chen Fan. Not to mention the money left in Hong Kong, the 200,000 Hong Kong dollars are used to buy a house and renovate it.

As soon as these words fell, the yard fell silent.

Two hundred thousand Hong Kong dollars!
How much is that? About 60,000, right?

After being stunned for a while, Xu Changqing asked in a low voice: "Xiao Fan, what did you do in Xiangjiang? You didn't do anything illegal, did you?"

"Uncle, don't worry. I earned all this money legitimately. I wrote a story before and a friend in Hong Kong wanted to adapt it into a movie. He paid me NT$100,000 for it."

"In addition, I helped her come up with an advertising idea and paid her 100,000 yuan for it."

After Chen Fan gave a brief explanation, Xu Changqing finally breathed a sigh of relief. However, he was still a little confused and couldn't understand how he could make so much money.
Not only him, everyone couldn't figure it out.

In an era when everyone is still worried about a salary of a few dozen yuan, such income is indeed too scary, no less than dropping a nuclear bomb into the yard.

"Stop standing there, all of you grown men, pack up your things."

Li Xiuzhen rolled up her sleeves and called her two daughters-in-law to go to the kitchen to help.

Today is an honor for the family, so she has to have a good meal. The rumors that came out a few days ago almost made her explode with anger.

They are all old and smelly. They have been using a sabot to wipe their mouths since they were young.

It was indeed the son-in-law who was capable and sent a big gift. All the gossips disappeared and everyone's eyes were red with envy.

Let Lao Xu have a couple more drinks with his brother-in-law in the evening!
However, knowing Chen Fan's alcohol tolerance, this time he was only allowed to drink to his heart's content, and he was not drunk. At least he was able to walk home soberly.

"Qiu'er didn't come back with you?"

Guan Yuemei made two cups of milk, one for Chen Yi and Nannan each. After taking a sip, they would exclaim "wow", then narrow their eyes and smack their lips.

"Something happened at Qiu'er's house."

Chen Fan thought it was fun, so he picked up his daughter and gave her a kiss. Then he told her about the gossips from Xu Jinqiu and what happened today.

Guan Yuemei got angry when she heard it.

"The people in that yard are also unreliable. It seems that I treated them with good wine and delicious food, but they all just threw it away. They just take bad behavior as their personality..."

After scolding for a long time, Guan Yuemei finally stopped: "You did a pretty good job on this matter, but you can't just let it go. You have to think of a way to deal with it later. You can't let Qiu'er suffer this in vain."

"Calm down, don't worry about this matter, I will definitely get back at you later."

Chen Fan went there today just to dispel the gossip, but it doesn't mean that it's over. Since he can't find who spread it, those who like to gossip should just bear with it.

"Don't go too far. Don't become hostile. Your father-in-law and his family still have to live there. You can't offend all of them." Guan Yuemei reminded again.

Fighting without breaking, the slum has always been like this.

To put it bluntly, living in a slum, there are so many troubles. If you really want to sort out everything with others, there is no point in living like that. You might as well change your career and become a "gladiator".

Thinking of this, Guan Yuemei couldn't help but sigh: "Living in a slum is like this, there's no way I can live my life in peace."

"Mom, let's buy ourselves a yard." Chen Fan was just about to say this.

"You can buy a yard yourself. I'll ask around later." Guan Yuemei knew that her son had made a fortune in Hong Kong, and since he wasn't short of money, it would be a good idea for him to buy a house.

"There's someone who wants to sell a house in the next alley."

Chen Min poured a glass of water and took a sip. "No. 27 Yuer Hutong was previously converted into a slum. It was just vacated this year and returned to an individual. That family has relatives in Hong Kong and plans to move the whole family to Hong Kong. They are looking for a buyer."

"Don't mention that yard."

Guan Yuemei couldn't help but complain: "That place used to be a factory dormitory. People changed wave after wave, and few people took good care of the house. It was turned into a mess inside."

"This year, their factory built a new dormitory for its employees. I went to see the excitement when they were vacating it. The place was in such a dilapidated state, and the yard was too big for our family, which only had a few people."

"How big is the yard?" Chen Fan asked curiously.

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