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

Chapter 54 This old man is not simple (please read)
Judging from the conversation just now, he did not express his dissatisfaction with Xu Yuexin's request on the spot, but was willing to take it to the meeting for serious discussion.

This is at least an open attitude.

Wang Chaoyin analyzed silently, simulating in his mind various situations that might arise at tomorrow's meeting.

Outside the People's Literature Publishing House, Xu Yuexin and Wang Chaoyin finished their communication and took the bus to Chen's house.

Chen Yixue will be the lead singer in a tribute performance today. Xu Yuexin, Chen Qiaoqiao and she have made an appointment to meet downstairs of Chen's house and go to Workers' Stadium together.

While Xu Yuexin was still on the road, the Chen sisters had already met at home.

"How are you getting along with Yue Xin? Are you adapting to his home?"

At the coffee table, Chen Yixiu poured a glass of water for her sister and asked with concern.

"I get along very well with Xin Ge, and his family treats me very well."

When Chen Qiaoqiao mentioned this, she couldn't help but smile, "That's it..."

At this point, Chen Qiaoqiao automatically ended the topic, feeling too embarrassed to continue.

Since they got married, Xu Yuexin would not let her go every night, and it became their normal state to stay up until the early morning.

Chen Qiaoqiao almost mentioned this matter accidentally just now.

Chen Yixiu didn't realize the trick and thought her sister was being wronged.

"Why, are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?"

Chen Yixiu took Chen Qiaoqiao's hand and asked.

Although she is usually aloof, Chen Yixiu still misses her younger sister very much, especially after she got married, she was afraid that her life was not going well.

"Nothing, actually... Xin Ge is in really good health."

Chen Qiaoqiao touched her slightly hot cheek with one hand and said, I'm embarrassed to look my sister in the eye again.

Chen Yixiu understood what her sister meant and her face turned red.

I didn't expect that Xu Yuexin, who looks gentle and polite in normal times, has such a side behind his back.

It’s true that people cannot be judged by their appearance.

"Tuk-tuk."

"Open the door."

At this time, there was a knock on the door from outside by Xu Yuexin.

"coming."

Chen Qiaoqiao stood up from the coffee table with a red face and walked forward to open the door.

"Shall we leave now?"

Xu Yuexin greeted after entering the room.

"Let's go."

Chen Yixiu stood up and said.

Since she had just chatted with her sister, she felt a little embarrassed to look Xu Yuexin in the eye.

Xu Yuexin went downstairs with the Chen sisters and took them to the taxi dispatch point.

"The bus stop is over there."

Chen Yixiu pointed behind the three people and said.

"Let's take a taxi to save time."

Xu Yuexin said, and took the two sisters to the dispatch point and called a Volga car.

The Volga brand is a Russian product and a high-end car of that era, and has long been used as a car for senior officials.

After the reform and opening up, Beijing Taxi Company purchased a batch of Volga taxis, whose fares were higher than those of other brands of taxis, in order to create profits.

Sitting is quite comfortable...

After getting in the car, Chen Yixiu sat in the spacious and soft back seat and made an evaluation in her heart.

Even though she is a first-class actress, she doesn't have many opportunities to ride in a car, let alone the Volga.

After getting in the car, Chen Qiaoqiao sniffed and felt a faint fragrance inside, as if perfume was sprinkled.

When they arrived at Gongti, Xu Yuexin paid three yuan for the fare, which surprised sisters Chen Qiaoqiao and Chen Yixiu.

The Chen family’s home is not far from Gongti, but it costs so much.

"It cost you money."

After getting off the car, Chen Yixue said with a little uneasiness, "If I had known it was so expensive, I wouldn't have let you order it."

“As long as it’s money well spent.”

Xu Yuexin comforted his sister-in-law, "You have a performance later, it will be more comfortable to take a taxi, which will be good for your condition." "It seems so?"

Chen Yixiu thought about it and felt that what he said made sense.

It was indeed more comfortable to take the bus than to take the bus. If she took the bus, it would stop and go along the way, and she would have to take a while to relax after getting off.

The Workers' Stadium covers a large area and can accommodate more than 10,000 people. The four-story cylindrical building is magnificent, and its light golden facade shines brightly in the sun, making it a landmark building in Beijing.

"You guys go in, I'll meet up with the group here, remember to go to the student audience area."

When they reached the door, Chen Yixiu gave instructions to Xu Yuexin and Chen Qiaoqiao.

“Are you the first one to go on stage?”

Chen Qiaoqiao asked eagerly.

"Yes, you will see me at the beginning."

Chen Yixue smiled confidently and said, "The other programs are also very exciting, you will definitely like them."

Xu Yuexin led Chen Qiaoqiao to the entrance of the gymnasium, took out the tickets and handed them to the ticket inspector.

He clearly sensed that the ticket inspector had a strong and cold aura. He didn't look like an ordinary employee, but more like a palace guard in a movie.

After entering the gymnasium, this judgment was confirmed. The audience seats were divided into different areas, with students, employees, and celebrities sitting in different areas. In the front row sat a number of veteran cadres, some of whom often appeared in the news.

The president of Qinghua University was also inside, and sitting next to him were several elderly people of similar age, all wearing Zhongshan suits.

What puzzled Xu Yuexin was that the old man he met at the Xinqiao Hotel that day was actually inside. At this moment, he was chatting and laughing with an equally elderly leader, and they were as close as old friends.

It's really weird, how did he get in?

According to Xu Yuexin's inference about the old man's identity, he is either an overseas Chinese or a Hong Kong businessman. Why can he thrive among such a group of veteran cadres?
Just because he is so familiar with people?

Even until he sat down in the student representative area with Chen Qiaoqiao, Xu Yuexin was still confused about this.

The student area was filled with young faces. From their conversations, Xu Yuexin deduced that they were all students from prestigious universities in Beijing, such as Peking University and Tsinghua University, and they were among those who performed well in school.

Under the brilliant lights, they are discussing the current social, political and economic hot topics.

"The wind has really changed. I read in the newspaper yesterday that Anhui and Sichuan are implementing the household contract responsibility system throughout their provinces."

"Two provinces doesn't mean anything. Maybe most provinces won't follow suit?"

"It all comes down to the farmers' own opinions. As far as I know, in several suburbs here, the practice of dividing the land and cultivating it individually is common."

"The countryside is reforming, when will the cities follow suit? These past two days, my supervisor and I have been doing summer field research, and many workers have told us privately that they think the big-pot distribution method is unreasonable."

"Keep your voice down... don't shout so loud that no one can hear you."

“Why don’t people tell the truth?”

When young and intelligent minds come together, they create passionate sparks and express their opinions in areas that ordinary people do not think about or dare not think about.

Xu Yuexin did not participate in the discussion at all, as he was not familiar with these people. But even if he was just observing from the sidelines, it was still very interesting.

"Young man, let me ask you something."

At this moment, a familiar voice came into Xu Yuexin's ears.

Looking back, it was the old man I met at the Xinqiao Hotel.

"what's up?"

Xu Yuexin concealed his inner vigilance and asked calmly.

As the saying goes, if someone is too diligent for no reason, he is either a traitor or a thief. What's more, the identity of the old man in front of him is obviously weird.

"I want a Coca-Cola."

The old man said with some embarrassment, "I was too embarrassed to ask those people around me where they could buy it, so I had to come to you."

Xu Yuexin thought about it and felt that his reason was not far-fetched.

In this era, some people believe that Coca-Cola symbolizes the capitalist lifestyle. Asking an old cadre where to buy Coke might be seen as provocative.

“There’s no Coke for sale here.”

Xu Yuexin told the truth, "There is none in the whole city."

There was still half a year before the country imported Coca-Cola for the first time. Even if the old man dug three feet deep in the capital, he would not be able to find Coke.

"Oh……"

The old man spoke with great regret in his tone, and even seemed a little lost.

It’s just a bottle of Coke, what’s the big deal?

Xu Yuexin complained silently, feeling that this man was more and more unpredictable.

(End of this chapter)