Traveling between the 70s and the modern world

Let’s not talk about how Lin Jianshe would react when he received the letter from his wife.

At this time, Ye Yi and Wang Lanlan had simply cleaned the house and returned home.

When they learned that Lin Qingyan had bought another house and a shop, they were extremely envious and became even more interested in making money. They didn't want to be too far behind their good friends.

On the weekend, after Lin Qingyan finished her work in Zhaojia Village, she went directly to the clothing store to replace Ye Yi and Wang Lanlan, and asked them to go to the photo studio to find Xu Jianshan.

After school started, Xu Jianshan would go to the photo studio every weekend. He sold many of his items in the studio.

Now a small number of people in Beijing know that this photo studio not only takes all kinds of photos, but also sells some rare gadgets.

Especially if there are things that you can't buy at supply and marketing cooperatives or department stores, you can buy them from them, and you don't even need a ticket.

Tape recorders and cassettes were the two most popular items among young people, and Xu Jianshan made a fortune by relying on the photo studio's customers.

At this time, Xu Jianshan was sitting in the store reading a book when he heard a familiar voice coming from outside.

"Xu Jianshan, have you seen Fang Yunxing recently?"

Xu Jianshan looked up and saw Wang Lanlan and Ye Yi walking in together.

"Weren't you guys busy at the clothing store over the weekend? How come you have time to come here today?"

"Xu Jianshan, I won!"

Not only did Wang Lanlan not answer him, she also said something without any clue.

Xu Jianshan frowned and asked in confusion: "What? What did you win?"

"Do you remember the bet we made last time about who earns more and buys a house first?" Wang Lanlan asked happily.

Xu Jianshan suddenly realized, "I remember. Why? Did you buy a house?"

Wang Lanlan puffed out her chest proudly.

"Yes, I bought a house. Not only did I buy a house, but Ye Yi also bought a house."

Xu Jianshan asked Ye Yi for confirmation. Ye Yi smiled and nodded. Then he looked at Wang Lanlan.

"I remember that we made a bet to see who could earn more during the Chinese New Year, but there is still some time before the Chinese New Year."

Seeing Wang Lanlan's expression change, Xu Jianshan quickly added,

"But since you bought the house first, you win. I promise you something that is not against the law and is not against principle. You can think about it carefully and tell me when you have made up your mind."

"Okay, just keep your promise for now. I'll find you to fulfill it when I think about it."

Wang Lanlan was actually struggling over what to ask Xu Jianshan to do. After all, it was a bet and she had finally won. She couldn't just solve the problem with a meal. She had to think about it carefully.

"Okay, take your time to think about it. You can always come to me when you're done."

After Xu Jianshan finished speaking, he smiled at the two of them and said,

“Congratulations on getting your own house.”

"Thank you, Comrade Xu Jianshan. You should also work harder!"

Wang Lanlan stepped forward and patted Xu Jianshan on the shoulder. Xu Jianshan stiffened and paused, "Well, I will try my best."

Ye Yi stood there for a while, and when they had finished talking, she asked Xu Jianshan,

"Has Fang Yunxing come here recently?"

"Yun Xing? He said last week that he would come over today."

"really?"

Ye Yi was looking forward to Fang Yunxing's arrival at this time. After all, that man had always had a flexible mind, and maybe he could really come up with some good ideas.

"Yes, that's what he said last week. What? Do you have something to discuss with him?" Xu Jianshan asked the two of them.

"Ye Yi is looking for him and needs his help."

Seeing this, Xu Jianshan did not ask in detail what the matter was. He would know what he should know, but he was not allowed to ask about what he should not know.

Several people were working and waiting in the photo studio. Wang Lanlan also helped someone with a location shoot. It was not until noon that Fang Yunxing finally arrived.

When he walked into the photo studio, he saw Ye Yi and Wang Lanlan sitting inside. He stepped back and looked at the store entrance to make sure he was in the right place before walking in.

"That's strange. Why are you two here at the photo studio today?"

"Why can't we come to the photo studio? We have shares here too."

Seeing him walking in lazily, Ye Yi couldn't help but compare him with Gu Yizhou. Both of them were soldiers, so why did they give people such different impressions?

"Oh, that's great. I know that you not only own shares in the photo studio, but also in the clothing store. You must have made a lot of money during this period, right?

I heard that your clothing store is doing very well, and it’s making people jealous.”

Fang Yun walked over, found a stool and sat down, took a piece of the cake in front of him and ate it, praising it as he ate.

"Homemade cakes are still the best."

Fang Yunxing's words surprised Ye Yi and Wang Lanlan.

"What do you know? Who is jealous of our store?"

"Oh, you don't have to worry about these things. We've made a lot of money, so it's normal for people to be jealous. But in Beijing, anyone with a little status won't dare to embarrass you."

Fang Yunxing paused here and said, "If you encounter those blind people who do something tricky or trip you up, just tell me and I will deal with it."

"What if you can't handle it?"

Ye Yi asked subconsciously.

"Ha, if I can't handle it, will I still complain? Do you think I'm a fool?"

Fang Yunxing stretched his head in front of Ye Yi, but was pushed back by Ye Yi.

"Fang Yunxing, what are you doing?"

Ye Yi was startled when Fang Yunxing stretched his head in front of her.

"I just want you to see if I'm a fool."

Fang Yunxing smiled and reached out to rub Ye Yi's hair, making it messy. Ye Yi was so angry that her face turned red. She completely forgot the main purpose of her visit today and the two started arguing.

Wang Lanlan, who was a little slow, looked at the two people who seemed to be arguing and fighting, and looked at Xu Jianshan, as if asking with her eyes: What's going on with them?

But she found that Xu Jianshan looked at her with a strange look. Wang Lanlan frowned and couldn't help complaining in her heart, what kind of look is that?

Halfway through complaining, I suddenly recalled the details of their previous interactions and how Xu Jianshan had just told me that if he lost, he could promise me something. The look in his eyes seemed a bit doting and a bit lost.

No way, no way, no way, why does she feel there is an ambiguous atmosphere?

Wang Lanlan kept asking herself what was going on and why she felt something was wrong.

Xu Jianshan felt that this was an opportunity, otherwise the silly girl in front of him who only cared about making money,

He didn't know when he would realize his feelings, so he stepped forward and whispered to Wang Lanlan, "Let's go out and talk?"

He pointed at the two people who were arguing.

Wang Lanlan walked with him to the store entrance. When she stood outside, she felt that she could breathe more easily. However, when she realized that Xu Jianshan was the only one around her,

She felt a little embarrassed and was about to find a topic to talk about when she heard Xu Jianshan ask her,

"Wang Lanlan, we have known each other for several years. We know each other well, right?"

Wang Lanlan nodded subconsciously, and then she heard Xu Jianshan continue:

"Let me briefly introduce my family to you. My family is not well off. I have three brothers, one sister, and one younger sister. My sister is married.

The three older brothers have also started their own families. Now they have their own families, and live together with their parents and younger sister.

My parents gave up their jobs to my brothers a long time ago, and now they make some pocket money by making firewood boxes for others.

Although I am the youngest son, my parents may not be able to help me with anything. I will need to rely on my own efforts for everything in the future. I will even have to provide for my parents when they are old.”

Wang Lanlan looked at him in confusion. Although she knew that Xu Jianshan's family was not well off, Xu Jianshan did not tell her the details, and they would not ask, fearing that it would expose his scars.

But now it sounds okay, just a very ordinary family, and her whole family lives together.

"Since I was admitted to university and came to Beijing, I have made some money following you. I think with my own efforts, my future life should not be bad."

Xu Jianshan paused and looked directly at Wang Lanlan.

"Lanlan, are you willing to work hard for the future with me?"

Wang Lanlan's mind buzzed. What, what, what? What did she hear?

Xu Jianshan stared at her closely, and when he saw that she didn't speak for a long time,

"You don't have to answer right now. You can think about it carefully and give me your answer after you've considered it."

"I……"

Wang Lanlan was dumbfounded. She had been busy studying and making money and had never thought about her personal problems.

Although her parents wanted to introduce her to a boyfriend before she took the college entrance examination, she dodged the offer. However, she knew that if she had not been admitted to the university, she might have already married and had children in her hometown.

She looked at Xu Jianshan in front of her, and her heart moved. She was familiar with this man and understood his character. If she had to marry someone, Xu Jianshan would be a good choice.

These were just her inner thoughts, Xu Jianshan didn't know. Seeing her staring at him blankly, Xu Jianshan quickly turned around and looked into the distance, avoiding her gaze. He was afraid of being rejected.

"Lanlan, you should think about it carefully. We are not young anymore and may have to face the issue of starting a family after graduation.

Instead of marrying someone you don't know, you should consider me. I will give some money to my parents when they are old.

But I probably won’t live with them. I won’t have much contact with my brothers and sisters in the future.”

Xu Jianshan's voice became lower and lower, and just when his heart was about to sink to the bottom, he finally heard Wang Lanlan's reply.

"Okay, I think we can try dating first, and if it's a good fit, then we can talk about the next step. If we don't feel it's a good fit after getting along,

Let's just pretend nothing happened and don't let Qingyan and the others know about this, do you think it's okay?"

"Okay! Then let's give it a try first?"

Xu Jianshan turned around abruptly, with a deep light in his eyes.

The two people who were still quarreling and bickering in the store did not notice that the relationship between two of their friends had changed.