I, Yan Jiefang, will live to 2025 in this courtyard house.

After confirming the identities of the two people, Yan Jiefang nodded in agreement to the invitation.

Since you have nothing else to do, going on the Spring Festival Gala would be quite interesting, right?

By the way, what interesting programs were there in the 85 Spring Festival Gala?

I think "Making a Movie" was published in this year?

After agreeing to this, Yan Jiefang had another task: to go to the Workers' Stadium to participate in practice from time to time.

However, since his program consisted of singing "The Heroic Spirit of China" and participating in an interactive segment, there wasn't much else to do.

Actually, this song had already become popular two years ago, but no one invited him to the Spring Festival Gala two years ago. Who could blame him when Yan Jiefang wasn't that famous yet?

This year is completely different. He is now one of the few Olympic champions, and he has broken three track and field records!

This level of prestige in terms of culture and sports has almost reached its limit. It is an unprecedented achievement in China and it is unlikely to be surpassed in the future.

Therefore, receiving an invitation is quite normal.

In January, Mr. Huo's Olympic gold medal bonus was issued through the State Sports Commission.

One is a 1-kilogram pure gold medal (including identification and gift box), and the other is a bankbook with 224,000 yuan.

According to the Interim Regulations on Foreign Exchange Management issued by the State, the circulation of foreign currency within the territory is prohibited.

Therefore, the currency was converted into domestic cash based on the exchange rate of 2.8 in January 1985 and distributed accordingly. (The exchange rate calculation in the previous chapter was incorrect and has been corrected.)

With such a large sum of money coming in, Yan Jiefang immediately transferred it to his own savings account and put it into a fixed deposit account.

His fixed deposits now exceed 30.

He remembered that the gymnastics prince's sports brand was probably founded around 90.

However, with foreign investment and his reputation, he quickly rose to prominence.

If Yan Jiefang is willing, he should be able to follow this path?

After all, he's now even more famous than the gymnastics prince.

Actually, he basically stays at home and doesn't realize that he already has many widely known nicknames.

For example, the "God of Basketball", "Hermes's Kick", and "The Flash" are widely known abroad.

He also has many fans in China who have given him nicknames.

For example, because he runs so fast, some people call him "Windwalker", "Speedy Runner", "Swiftman", "Grasshopper", and so on.

In particular, primary and secondary school students in various regions love to give him nicknames.

In late January, someone Yan Jiefang never expected suddenly came to his door.

When Yan Jiefang heard the knocking, he opened the door and saw a tall, middle-aged man with a dark complexion standing in the doorway, carrying a box of pastries and a slab of pork.

This is one of the national team coaches. He is a nice person and gets along well with everyone. He rarely gets into arguments with anyone.

He quickly invited:

"Coach Cao, what brings you here? Come inside and warm up."

Coach Cao had a big smile on his face:

"Old Yan, it was really hard for me to find you. I had to ask several people before I finally found your place."

Yan Jiefang frowned:

"It's my fault. I didn't tell you where my house is. Come on, I just made a cup of the best chrysanthemum tea. Come in and have a taste."

The two chatted and laughed as they entered the nearby side room.

He knocked down a wall in this place, combining two rooms into one, specifically to serve as a reception room for receiving guests from outside.

Coach Cao glanced at the entire courtyard through the large window, feeling a pang of envy, and casually remarked:

"Old Yan, you're living a pretty good life, aren't you? All these courtyards are occupied by just your family?"

Yan Jiefang shook his head:

"Hey, I made some money writing books during my years of studying and working, and since it was just sitting there, I decided to buy this courtyard so that my family could live in peace and quiet."

Coach Cao was genuinely surprised, staring wide-eyed:

"Old Yan, I didn't know you'd written books!"

Yan Jiefang poured a cup of chrysanthemum tea and placed it in front of him:

"At that time, I wasn't that busy, and since I had nothing else to do, I wrote some things and submitted them to 'Beijing Literature and Art' and 'People's Literature and Art'."

Unexpectedly, it all passed, and afterwards I continued to publish articles in these two places.

"Try this tea; I might not be able to offer it to just anyone."

He meant that it wasn't a matter of uncertainty, but a certainty: he would brew this tea for anyone who came.

He also believed that Coach Cao would definitely praise the tea after drinking it: "This tea is really good!"

Coach Cao smelled the fragrant chrysanthemum scent, took a small sip, and felt the pleasant floral aroma slide down his throat and into his stomach.

At the same time, a refreshing sensation seemed to rise into the air, ascending up the spine to the brain, leaving a cool feeling.

Just one sip and I felt completely refreshed!

This tea seems to relieve fatigue and refresh the mind; it not only tastes good, but its effects are also powerful.

He nodded quickly:

"This tea is really good! This is the first time in my life I've ever tasted such good tea!"

I've really seen it all today!

Yan Jiefang nodded with a smile:

"This tea is really good, Coach Cao. I'll get you a packet to take home and enjoy slowly."

"But I don't have much, so please don't think it's too little."

Coach Cao knew that this kind of tea must be very rare and very expensive.

If he takes some back, it would be a very presentable gift, whether for entertaining guests or as a present.

He quickly shook his head:

"No, no, it's not that I mind! It's just that it's too much of a expense for you."

Yan Jiefang gently shook his head:

"When it comes to making friends, I only like true and sincere ones. What's a little expense?"

Coach Cao sensed the hidden meaning in Yan Jiefang's words and, considering the purpose of his visit, felt a pang of guilt. He suppressed his urge to reveal the truth and instead engaged in casual conversation.

After sitting for a while, he got up to say goodbye:

"Old Yan, I've been here for quite a while, so I won't bother you any longer."

Yan Jiefang took a brown paper package from the drawer and placed it in Coach Cao's hand:

"Old Cao, thank you for coming to chat with me today. Take this with you and try it."

"Well, thank you so much, Lao Yan."

Coach Cao declined at first, but then accepted it anyway, since he genuinely liked the chrysanthemum tea.

Before leaving, he hesitated for a moment, then said:

"Old Yan, the other coaches might come over in the next few days to talk to you about sending you abroad to play. Think about it beforehand."

After saying that, he quickly left.

Upon hearing this, Yan Jiefang immediately recalled that during the Olympics, several NBA managers approached him to sign contracts.

It seems those people haven't given up yet.

After being firmly rejected by him before, she's probably trying to find a roundabout way to get him to come over.

But what time is it now?

Domestic policies haven't been relaxed yet, so it's not easy to go abroad to play.

As expected, the coaches all arrived in the following days.

It seems that the other party offered some benefits that were hard for them to refuse, which is why they were so interested.

However, how could Yan Jiefang possibly have gone abroad?

Although there are many restrictions in the country, it's safe and secure!

This does not conflict with his ultimate goal.

Besides, he, a person from the future, had heard about the situation outside.

The term "kill line" is no joke.

Not long after, it was New Year's Eve of 85.