1994: From a young man from a small town to a second-generation resident of Shanghai

Chen Yong didn't have to put in any effort to move to the new house; the moving company did it all.

In today's market economy, with so many wealthy people in Shanghai, various businesses have naturally emerged.

That's when people started looking into domestic services.

In May 1994, the municipal government issued the "Provisional Measures on the Sale of Public Housing." In fact, commercial housing was already being bought and sold on the market before the measures were issued.

Many policies and laws are derived from the development of actual situations.

If there is no relevant market situation, the government cannot issue relevant guidance documents.

Take housing as an example. In fact, since the reform and opening up, the demand for housing in Shanghai has always been very strong.

Anyone who has benefited from the reforms and made money will want to move to a new house.

Previously, the allocated houses were for large families to live in. Many people were fed up with that kind of cramped living, with more than a dozen people living in a tenement building of only a few dozen square meters, and large families crammed into shikumen and alleyways.

To celebrate moving to a new house, my aunt said we'd have a good meal tonight.

After Chen Yong arrived in Shanghai, he ate very well every meal.

Chen Fang wanted to take him to try all sorts of delicacies, whether they were delicious, expensive, or unique.

Chen Yong particularly enjoys the scallion pancakes, chicken and duck blood vermicelli soup, crab roe noodles, and yellow croaker wrapped in dried bean curd skin here.

September has arrived, and the first batch of hairy crabs is ready to be enjoyed.

Chen Fang often took him to eat hairy crabs, as well as baby lobsters and king crabs, which most people had never even heard of.

Families who can afford to eat king crab at this time of year are definitely either rich or noble.

Today, Chen Fang took him to a luxurious restaurant and booked a private room.

"My friends will be coming over soon to congratulate us on moving to our new home."

Chen Yong didn't pay much attention when he first heard this; it was quite normal for his aunt to have friends in Shanghai.

A short while later, a black Santana arrived at the restaurant, and a dignified and elegant woman got out of the car and went straight to the private room where Chen Yong was.

But when she reached the door, the woman hesitated for a moment.

His raised hand hovered in mid-air, and he looked somewhat flustered.

The beautiful woman took a few deep breaths, then knocked on the door of the private room.

Hearing the noise, Chen Fang inside got up and opened the door. "It must be my friend Bai Susu."

Bai Susu stood outside the door and saw Chen Fang opening it for her.

"Susu, you're here! Please come in."

"Let me introduce you, this is my nephew Chen Yong, who just got into Fudan University."

"Chen Yong, let me introduce you. This is my friend Bai Susu. She's a high-ranking official, you know."

Bai Susu was inevitably excited when she saw Chen Yong, and looked at him with deep affection.

Fortunately, Chen Fang subtly reminded her, preventing Bai Susu from giving herself away.

"Hello, Aunt Bai." Chen Yong had a rough idea of ​​who the woman in front of him was.

My calm heart was stirred slightly. The beautiful woman in front of me looked to be forty years old, but she was still a beauty in the making.

Chen Yong must have been quite handsome when he was young; his eyes are somewhat similar to Bai Susu's.

Her eyes were gentle yet resolute.

"Chen Yong? You're really handsome, kid. And you got into Fudan University on your own. That's really impressive."

Bai Susu was very pleased that her child, who had lived in Xina County since childhood, was able to get into Fudan University.

As her biological mother, she was very happy for Chen Yong.

Chen Yong didn't see any regret in Bai Susu's eyes; perhaps the joy of seeing her overshadowed her sorrow.

During meals, Bai Susu liked to serve food to Chen Yong.

At the same time, he kept asking him about his childhood.

Bai Susu felt she had asked too many questions, so she added, "I also have a daughter who is in junior high school. Her grades are average, and I'd like to gain some inspiration from your life experience."

Chen Yong wasn't surprised at all when he learned that Bai Susu had a daughter in Shanghai.

A beautiful woman like Bai Susu must have been only 19 when she gave birth to him, and she was only in her early twenties when she returned to Shanghai, still young and beautiful.

"Perhaps it's because my parents are both teachers, so they've always paid special attention to my studies since I was little, and getting into Fudan University was to be expected."

Bai Susu felt a pang of sadness upon hearing how much Chen Yong loved his adoptive parents.

What a wonderful child Chen Yong is.

Bai Susu was conflicted. Under the circumstances at the time, if she hadn't given up on the child, she might not have had the future she has now.

Having abandoned his child, Chen Yong has little to do with the present.

The better Chen Yong performed, the heavier her sense of guilt became.

She barely ate any food, as Bai Susu cherished the opportunity to eat with Chen Yong and naturally wanted to talk as much as possible.

During the conversation, Chen Yong learned about Bai Susu's identity; she was now the assistant to the mayor of the municipal government.

This position was later cancelled.

They have a lot of power.

"I heard you're starting your own business? Have you made any money?"

"I've earned a little money, but I'm still relying on my aunt to support me. That's not a long-term solution."

This displeased Chen Fang, who complained, "I've only raised you for a few days, and you're already tired of me. You're heartless."

Chen Fang's voice sounds so coquettish!

This arrogant woman!

"Auntie, I didn't say you couldn't support me. I'm just putting on a show for others. Otherwise, my classmates will say I'm a kept man."

"What's wrong with living off my aunt!" Chen Fang said defiantly. "You're making me very sad, and I can't appease you."

Chen Yong didn't intend to coax her; Chen Fang would calm down on her own.

If you try to coax her, Chen Fang will take advantage of your kindness and become more and more aggressive.

I really don't know what kind of boyfriend Chen Fang will find in the future to tolerate her personality.

However, although Chen Fang has some personality flaws in life, she is absolutely devoted to Chen Yong.

It must have been tough on this goddess in other people's hearts.

She took care of Chen Yong as attentively as a biological mother.

Chen Yong could tolerate his occasional little temper tantrums.

Seeing that the aunt and niece still had time to play around, Bai Susu immediately envied Chen Fang. It had only been a few days, and she had already gotten along so well with Chen Yong.

"Chen Yong, if you're starting your own business, I have some information that might be helpful."

Bai Susu also had her own selfish motives; she wanted to use mutual benefits to bring the two of them closer.

Chen Yong was curious about what kind of news it was. Could it be inside information about the story?

Bai Susu is a high-ranking official; obtaining inside information would be easy for her. What's her purpose? Is she trying to win him over? To gain his favor?

Chen Yong was quite surprised by Bai Susu's news, as it was information from within the government's planning system.

There are a number of unfinished buildings in the XH district, but the government recently plans to build a school nearby to revitalize those buildings. The news hasn't been released yet.

If Chen Yong could buy those unfinished buildings, their value would immediately increase once news of the construction of schools and subway stations was released.

Chen Yong can make a lot of money just by lying down.

This news made Chen Yong realize what it means to have connections in high places.

This single message is worth millions!

Bai Susu told him that.

Who but his own mother would tell him these things?

"Aunt Bai, this information is invaluable, and you're just telling me like this?"

"Why not? You're my good friend's nephew, and she likes you so much. Consider this a small gift from me. Besides, revitalizing an unfinished building is a good thing."

Whoever does it is serving the people.

Chen Yong greatly admires Comrade Bai Susu's ideological awareness!