I'm back in 1990

Chapter 268: Preparations

Does it work? Absolutely!

This unusual way of confessing his love made Ding Yi and Qi Huan famous. However, Huang Xiaochuan, the director and assistant behind the scenes, kept his achievements hidden. After all, no one had X-ray vision to see that the person dressed as a cow was him. Apart from Ding Yi and Chen Zhe, only Sang Weihong could tell.

However, this gave Huang Xiaochuan a handle that Sang Weihong used against her, allowing her to enjoy many lavish meals for free for a long time to come.

That night, Sang Weihong was invited to help Huang Xiaochuan film the scene with a handheld camera. Huang Xiaochuan's intention was that if Ding Yi and Qi Huan could get married in the future, he would replay the scene on their wedding day as a special gift for them.

In order to bring Ding Yi and Qi Huan together, Huang Xiaochuan secretly bribed Qi Huan's roommates, including her best friend Wang Tiantian, in Ding Yi's name, giving Ding Yi a great deal of support.

With an inside man and Ding Yi's persistent pursuit, the two successfully got together two weeks later.

Autumn is short and passes by in the blink of an eye.

The leaves of the plane trees on Huaihai Road have also begun to turn yellow and fall.

Because they were preparing dowries for Zeng Hong and Zeng Xia's two older sisters next month, the maternal grandmother and aunt postponed their move to Shanghai to settle down. Otherwise, the aunt would have to travel back and forth between the two places, which would be inconvenient.

On Sunday noon, Yu Wei and Tang Yuan, as usual, ate lunch at the old apartment.

"What's wrong with Old Ding lately? He's incredibly light-footed, like he's drunk honey, and he's always smiling from ear to ear."

Huang Xiaochuan handed a bowl of rice to Yu Xiang.

"Him? He just won over his soulmate, and they're currently in the throes of a passionate romance."

Yu Wei suddenly realized, "I knew it!"

Huang Xiaochuan then asked, "You and Tang Yuan are graduating next year. Do you two have any plans for the future?"

Yu Wei looked at Tang Yuan, who replied with a smile, "Brother-in-law, I want to stay in Shanghai with Yu Wei."

At this moment, Yu Wei interjected, "Actually, I want to go back to Qingjiang. Next year, Qingjiang Customs will be established, and according to the principle of allocation based on place of household registration, I can go back to Qingjiang, so that I can be closer to home."

"I think Tang Yuan's idea is better. Staying in Shanghai will give him more opportunities for future development. Qingjiang is a small city after all, and its resources in all aspects are definitely not as good as those in big cities, such as medical care and education. Moreover, I also plan to have Uncle Yu and Aunt Zheng move to Shanghai after they retire."

Huang Xiaochuan knew that with the Tang family's influence, the two of them could go to any customs office in the country, so he still suggested that they stay in Shanghai.

After hearing Huang Xiaochuan's words, Tang Yuan glanced at Yu Wei smugly.

Yu Xiang also said, "Since I have the opportunity to be assigned to Shanghai, why should I go back to Qingjiang? Besides, my parents will be coming over in the future."

At this point, Huang Xiaochuan asked him again, "How much money do you have at your disposal right now?"

Yu Wei didn't understand Huang Xiaochuan's meaning and asked, "What?"

"The currency has depreciated too quickly in the past two years, and this trend will continue. Rather than letting money depreciate in your hands, it is better to convert it into real estate. In the coming decades, houses will be the best asset for preserving and increasing value."

"Buy a house? But all my money is in the stock market right now, and with the market so good, it's not worth it to withdraw it."

Huang Xiaochuan knew that Yu Wei was telling the truth. He had entrusted all his money to Ding Yi to manage, and it was still circulating in the stock market. However, he still needed to take the time to tell Ding Yi that he should clear out his stock holdings before February next year, because the Shanghai stock market would be in a bear market for two years starting in March next year.

"I'll lend it to you first, and you can pay me back when you make money from stocks."

Unexpectedly, Yu Wei was still unhappy: "Buying a house isn't urgent. I don't need you to lend me money. I'll buy it myself after I make money from stocks."

Huang Xiaochuan couldn't help but laugh. This guy had quite a backbone, but he still advised, "Let me put it this way!"

This year, a house might only cost 500,000 to 600,000 yuan, but next year the same house will cost 800,000 to 900,000 yuan. Do you know why? This is caused by currency devaluation. Do you know how much money our country printed this year?

"But the total amount of goods on the market is limited. When you go out shopping, haven't you noticed that things are much more expensive?"

Upon reflection, the group realized it was true; apart from essential daily necessities, the prices of most goods had risen considerably.

"So there's still time to hurry. I'll find someone to help you find a place to live. You and Tang Yuan can go and look at some properties. If you like one, buy it quickly. That way, Uncle Yu and Aunt Zheng will have a place to stay when they come to Shanghai in the future."

In the time it takes to eat a meal, the group made a major decision.

At the end of November, Charlie Cao flew to Shanghai again.

At this time, the temperature in Shanghai had dropped to single digits, which made Cao Charlie extremely uncomfortable.

After more than a year of development, Dadao Trading has grown into a large and powerful company with a total of four to five hundred employees.

After more than a year of development, Dadao Trading has grown into a large and powerful company with a total of four to five hundred employees.

Now, Charlie Cho not only manages Dadao Trading, but he also serves as the chairman of "Times Supermarket (China) Limited". He's so busy he barely has time to breathe. However, his annual salary has also increased to HK$600,000 a year, which is quite remarkable considering it was 1992! The purchasing power of the Hong Kong dollar was still quite strong.

Because Huang Xiaochuan spent most of his time in Shanghai and rarely went to Hong Kong, Cao Charlie could only travel between Shanghai and Hong Kong monthly to report to Huang Xiaochuan and exchange documents.

The wholly-owned "Times Supermarket (Huaxia) Co., Ltd." has been registered and established in Shanghai, and its staff are gradually taking their places.

The newly established Times Supermarket donated a Hope Primary School to southwestern Sichuan and will continue to make donations in the future.

Huang Xiaochuan kept all these things hidden behind the scenes, directing others to do them, and never showed his face himself.

So much so that none of the newly appointed Times Supermarket executives knew of Huang Xiaochuan's existence.

However, this does not hinder the company's operations.

According to Huang Xiaochuan's plan, the first thing to do after the establishment of Times Supermarket is to survey suitable locations for opening stores, and this task has already been undertaken by someone.

"Mr. Huang, the location of the first Times Supermarket has been determined. As per your request, we have purchased the property. However, what I didn't expect was that mainland assets would be so cheap."

Huang Xiaochuan knew about what Cao Charlie was talking about.

China's open-minded attitude towards foreign investment is quite favorable. Not only does it offer various preferential policies, but as long as you are willing to pay in foreign exchange, there are many assets to choose from.

Huang Xiaochuan instructed Cao Charlie that the ownership of Times Supermarket stores must belong to Times Supermarket itself, without considering rent. He preferred to develop at a slower pace, as this would significantly reduce the supermarket's operating costs in the future, since there would be no need to consider rent. Moreover, these assets would generate appreciation in the future.

"Has the planned opening date been confirmed?"

"The plan is to open before May Day next year. After all, it's the first store, and staff training and equipment customization and ordering will take time."

Huang Xiaochuan nodded. Opening before May next year is already quite fast.

When will Jiang Bixing return?

"It is expected that he will be fully involved in the opening of Yihaodian next month, as arranged by you."

"Show me the salary specifications."

Charlie Cao immediately found a document and handed it to Huang Xiaochuan.

Huang Xiaochuan took it and read it through, then nodded.

The salaries of Times Supermarket employees are one-third higher than the average wage in Shanghai, which was also Huang Xiaochuan's requirement.

He then added: "We will pay pension contributions for all employees in accordance with the new pension insurance system in mainland China."

"Okay, I'll notify HR to carry it out."