Mixed in 1980

Chapter 150: Furious Zeng Ali
"Sisters Ali and Yuanyuan are so generous. They each bought ten yuan."

Guan Xiaoyu opened the red envelope, walked up to Chen Fan, waved the red envelope proudly, then looked at the one cent in Chen Fan's pocket and laughed until she was out of breath.

Chen Fan was very upset and laughed, "I was thinking of giving you a big red envelope during the Chinese New Year, but now it seems that it is not necessary."

Guan Xiaoyu was annoyed and immediately took Chen Fan's arm: "Chen Fan, you are my brother. Do you have the nerve to not prepare a big red envelope for your sister during the Chinese New Year?"

"Oh, it's not easy. It's been so many years since you found out that I'm your brother?"

"Brother, hehe..."

“How realistic!”

Having said that, red envelopes still have to be given. After the lively New Year’s Eve dinner, Chen Fan prepared a big red envelope for each of the little girls.

There is a hundred dollars stuffed inside!
Guan Xiaoyu took it happily and took Chen Yi and Nannan to set off fireworks.

After the New Year's Eve, the red envelopes from Chen Yi and Nannan disappeared with the excuse that "Mom will keep it for you". Little Nannan was still naive and didn't care about it. Chen Yi, who already knew how to spend money, was not happy about it, but after a glare from his mother, he just gave in.

"Brother, our mother is so mean!"

Chen Yi ran to the cross-yard, lay in his brother's arms, and recounted his mother's evil deeds. Finally, he came to a conclusion: "When I grow up and have money, I will find a new wife for my father."

"You are really our dad's sweetheart. Go and tell our mom if you have the guts."

Chen Fan rolled his eyes at the little girl and took out ten yuan from his pocket: "Hide it yourself, don't let our mother see it, or she will take it from you again."

The little girl narrowed her eyes and nodded.

But the little girl soon discovered that it was useless to take the money. Her family did not allow her to go out by herself. She had money but nowhere to spend it, so she could only play in the yard.

At around four o'clock in the afternoon, the three girls came over to wish each other a happy new year. Chen Fan also prepared a red envelope for Zhao Yuanyuan, with the same amount as Guan Xiaoyu.

After dinner, the yard suddenly became lively. Zhao Yuanyuan was still thinking about fireworks and firecrackers, so she made all the remaining ones in one night.

On the second day of the Chinese New Year, Chen Fan also brought gifts and went to Xu Jinqiu's house to pay New Year's greetings.

Xu Jinqiu's eldest brother, second brother, and Zhao Yuanyuan's brother all brought their wives and children to pay New Year's greetings to their father-in-law. The rest of the people gathered around a big table and started cooking together.

It is said that this happens every year.

It is said that the three families are as close as one family, which also made the Zheng family who originally lived here feel very uncomfortable. You are all from the same courtyard, and the three families are one family, but your family is an outsider.

Usually they had to keep a low profile in the courtyard, for fear of being confronted by three families. That was why when Xu Changqing proposed to change houses, the Zheng family agreed without hesitation.

After moving to the new house, there was a lot of activity in the backyard. While decorating the house, they also renovated the cellar and secretly built a basement to collect calligraphy and paintings.

After the basement was completed and an iron gate was installed in the backyard, Xu, Zeng and Zhao's families finally breathed a sigh of relief. Otherwise, they always felt that someone was planning to write and paint in the yard.

It's not that I'm suspicious, it's mainly because the things are valuable and people in the yard have been asking about it.

After the article was reported, everyone in the courtyard rushed to Liulichang with their money, only to receive the news that the sale had been suspended.

If you go there again in a few days, you will find that all the calligraphy and paintings have gone up in price.

It is no longer just a few dollars or more than ten dollars per foot. The prices have all risen to a level that ordinary people cannot afford. This is just like the saying: You used to ignore me, but now I am out of your reach.

However, the most damaged were the antique shops.

The main function of a cultural relic shop is not to sell but to buy, to recycle precious cultural relics scattered among the people and transport them to museums. The second function is to select ordinary ones to sell and earn foreign exchange.

Now that the prices of antiques have been exposed, ordinary people know that they are good things and they hold them in their hands. No one is stupid enough to sell them to antique shops for just three or five dollars.

"My daughter, you will be twenty-one after the Chinese New Year!"

Zeng Hongwen glanced at Chen Fan and Xu Jinqiu. They looked so well-matched that he envied them. "You've been at Peking University for so long, and you haven't met anyone suitable?"

Zeng Ali was stunned for a moment: "Dad, I'm busy with work."

Zeng Hongwen glared at his daughter and said, "What are you busy with? You have two days off a week, which means you have more free time than most people. Now that you are old enough, you should find someone and not waste your time."

Zeng Ali was about to say something, but Chen Fan suddenly interrupted: "Sister, you should hurry up. In a few years, you won't be looking for a date, but a life partner."

puff...

Xu Jinqiu couldn't help laughing, and reached out to slap Chen Fan a few times. This bastard was a vengeful person, and it was obviously revenge against Zeng Ali for touching his head.

When the others heard this, they couldn't help laughing, except Zeng Ali, whose face turned black.

This person is so mean!
Staring at Chen Fan with gritted teeth, the man added: "There is a girl in Maoer Hutong who is also very picky. She started dating at the age of 20, and she has been picky. Now she is almost 30 and still has no one."

"Her mother was so anxious that she went to find a matchmaker. The matchmaker took out a stack of photos and asked her mother to choose. Her mother said directly, there is no need to choose, as long as it is a man, if not, it is fine if it looks like a man."

Zeng Ali was so angry that she laughed. She grabbed two candies from the table and threw them over: "Chen Fan, you better shut up. It's New Year's Day. Don't force me to get mad at you."

Zeng Hongwen took over the conversation: "Xiao Fan is right, my girl, the older a girl gets, the less valuable she becomes, and it's harder for her to find a partner."

Zeng Ali's face was dark: "Dad, I'm only 21, not 31. The last time I went to Hong Kong, it was normal to be single at the age of 30."

Chen Fan hummed, "The old lady in Maoer Hutong thought so too. Last time she was forced to go on a blind date, she met someone she liked, but the man said directly, 'You are almost 30? The water will be cut off in a few years, why would I marry you?'"

"Chen Fan, shut up!"

Zeng Ali looked at the candy plate on the table and wanted to pick it up and open it for Chen Fan.

This person is too mean!

I'm only twenty-one, and you're talking to me about cutting off the water supply and shutting off the power. He's the only one who could come up with this word. He's a real hooligan.

Chen Fan also smelled the danger and quickly sat next to Zeng Hongwen: "Uncle Zeng, you should keep an eye on my eldest sister when she comes back on weekends. If she doesn't bring a date with her, don't let her into the house." "That's the right thing to do!"

Zeng Hongwen nodded in approval, but ignored the young people's playfulness and called Xu Changqing and Zhao Dali to play chess. Chen Fan asked again: "Uncle Zeng, how many objects are there in chess?"

Zeng Hongwen was stunned for a moment, then understood and said, "Two partners, one on each side. My girl, even chess has a partner, you can't be single."

“……” Zeng Ali was speechless.

It’s hard to get through this New Year without a partner, right?
He glared at Chen Fan with gritted teeth. This matter is not over yet. Just wait, the score will be settled sooner or later.

Chen Fan chuckled and smiled back.

He peeled a candy provocatively and fed it into Xu Jinqiu's mouth: "Wife, are you losing your hair recently?"

Xu Jinqiu was stunned for a moment: "I didn't lose my hair?"

Chen Fan nodded, glanced at Zeng Ali provocatively, and asked Xu Jinqiu: "That's right, because you have a partner. People without a partner will lose their hair. Do you know why?"

Xu Jinqiu shook his head.

Chen Fan continued, "If a person who doesn't have a partner is single for a long time, their brain will think that she wants to become a nun, and their hair will naturally fall out."

Xu Jinqiu burst out laughing, but when she saw Zeng Ali glaring at her, she quickly shut her mouth. Her elder sister's face turned black, and she couldn't afford to offend her.

"Chen Fan, don't force me to beat you with a feather duster!" Zeng Ali gritted his teeth. For the first time, he realized that this guy was so mean. Even if he had no partner, he could still say such nonsense.

Chen Fan was very sensible and knew when to stop.

The revenge for the one-cent red envelope and the pat on the head was finally avenged, and this year was still quite enjoyable.

But this feeling didn't last long.

After the fifth day of the New Year, Zeng Ali and Zhao Yuanyuan moved back to the Chen family compound. Zeng Ali was obviously holding a grudge and would pull Xu Jinqiu away at night.

This went on for several days in a row, and Chen Fan almost suffocated to death: "Zeng Ali, if you continue like this, I will really sneak into your room at night."

Zeng Ali laughed: "If you have the guts, come on!"

"..."

Chen Fan really didn't dare. This was home. If he dared to act like this, his mother would destroy her own son. "Tell me a condition. How can this matter be resolved?"

Seeing Chen Fan give in, Zeng Ali's anger subsided: "Two conditions. The first condition is that I want to eat mutton hotpot for dinner, and you cook it yourself."

"No problem, what about the second one?"

"The second one..."

Zeng Ali walked up to Chen Fan, pretending to be in deep thought. While Chen Fan was not paying attention, he once again used the head-patting move: "This is the second condition, stinky brother!"

Chen Fan's face turned visibly darker!
The New Year passed in a lively manner, and it was time to go back to school again. The four of them packed their luggage and moved back to the small courtyard outside Xinjiekou.

During the winter vacation, this place has been renovated.

The windows were replaced with large glass, making the whole house look bright, and the kitchen, bathroom and toilet have also been completely renovated.

But after all, it is a small courtyard. No matter how it is renovated, it can't compare to a big courtyard. It can only be said that although it is small, it has everything and it is still relatively warm to live in.

Leaving the girls to pack their luggage, Chen Fan rode his bike to school and went to the dormitory first. He hadn't seen them for more than a month and everyone had gained weight.

The club made money and everyone had a good year.

Before leaving, they did not forget to bring local specialties for Chen Fan. Sun Ping'an brought big red dates from the Northwest, Cao Yang brought Sichuan and Chongqing bacon and pickled mustard, Chen Jianye brought a few boxes of Minnan pies, Xin Yingjie brought a few boxes of Cantonese dim sum, and a box of tea.

Everyone brought two copies, one was left in the dormitory, and Chen Fan took one away.

Chen Fan was carrying his things and was about to go back, but was blocked by his class teacher Yang Man.

Her eyes unconsciously glanced at the undulating altitude, which was up and down. She was probably running here. Chen Fan felt tired for her.

If he runs faster, he will fall flat on his face!
Having said that, the visual impact is still huge even though the size cannot be grasped with two hands.

"The director is looking for you, hurry over!"

"Something's going on before school officially starts?"

Chen Fan was stunned for a moment, picked out a box of snacks and a box of pies from the local specialties, and soon came to Chen Dailao's office.

"Grandpa, I'm busy. I brought you some Cantonese dim sum and Minnan pies."

"Oh, it's rare that you know not to come empty-handed." The old man took the snacks and knew that the boy was not short of money, so he didn't hesitate.

Chen Fan took the opportunity to sit down: "I'm afraid you'd be embarrassed to accept it, otherwise I can bring the things here every day."

"If it were someone else, I would be embarrassed to accept it, but with you, I won't be polite."

Chen Dai smiled, took out a cigarette, and handed one to Chen Fan: "School is about to start, and I have something to discuss with you."

"You say!"

"It's still about the club. From the current point of view, the club's profits are enough to complete the poverty alleviation task. There is no problem in screening out 100 people next semester. The school's idea is to increase the number of screening places so that the club's benefits can cover more poor students."

"Grandpa, you can't play it like this." Chen Fan was anxious. The society had finally stabilized, and if too many people were replaced, there might be chaos.

The old man took a puff of his cigarette and motioned him to be quiet: "The conditions can be negotiated. You can also ask the school for conditions. We won't let you make unilateral efforts."

Hearing this, Chen Fan's eyes lit up!
PS: The second update is here~
(End of this chapter)