I'm back in 1990

Chapter 55: I'm waiting for you!

After politely declining Ge Changli's invitation to dinner, Huang Xiaochuan took a taxi back to the guesthouse after parting ways with Ge Changli.

Yu Wei was leaning against the headboard, engrossed in the martial arts novel he had just bought that day. He didn't even react when Huang Xiaochuan entered the room. Huang Xiaochuan didn't disturb him either, and simply lay down on his own bed, put his hands behind his head, and started working at high speed.

Based on the market situation I learned about today, the batch of 80 Monkeys I hold has more than doubled in value. That's really fast. I bought this batch of 80 Monkeys on August 9th, and today is August 24th, which means it has increased so much in just half a month.

That monkey's somersault cloud is really good; no wonder it can travel 108,000 li in one somersault.

Huang Xiaochuan felt like his net worth had doubled in just fifteen days.

Based on the price increase trajectory of this monkey stamp over the past twenty years, I should sell some when the price reaches 300 yuan per stamp before the Lunar New Year. I estimate that a complete sheet of these stamps would be worth at least 30,000 yuan, which is equivalent to a tenfold increase. I currently have 1962 sheets of the 1980 Monkey stamp, plus some loose stamps, blocks of four, and blocks of eight. By then, the value of these 1980 Monkey stamps will be close to two million yuan.

It's faster than robbing money, and you don't have to risk being shot.

Thinking of this, Huang Xiaochuan couldn't help but glance at Yu Wei, who was still immersed in the world of martial arts. This kid probably didn't know that the 80 Monkey edition he gave him would increase in price tenfold by the Chinese New Year, and in a few years it could rise to hundreds of thousands or even more than a million.

However, it's best not to hold it for too long. After six or seven years, I advised Yu Wei to sell it. The value of the money will definitely decrease over time. Can the two million coins in 2016 be compared to the hundreds of thousands in 1997?

With a few hundred thousand yuan, buying a decent house in Shanghai in 97 shouldn't be a problem, right? Thinking of this, Huang Xiaochuan glanced at his silly brother-in-law again and couldn't help but sigh, how come this kid is so lucky?

Leaving aside his past life, in this life he has his brother-in-law, who has been reborn, protecting him. He's the real winner in life, able to just relax and live life as he pleases.

Thinking of this, Huang Xiaochuan's jealousy exploded, and he kicked Yu Wei, who was still immersed in the world of martial arts, sword fights and killings.

"Stop reading your precious book and think about what we're having for dinner tonight."

This kick brought Yu Wei back to reality. He immediately stood up and started yelling at Huang Xiaochuan in dissatisfaction.

"Are you fucking crazy?!"

"Can martial arts novels put food on the table? Why don't you keep reading your book, and I'll go out and get something to eat."

Hearing Huang Xiaochuan say this, Yu Wei touched his stomach and realized he was indeed hungry.

Young people have a fast metabolism, so the food they ate at noon has long been broken down, and their stomachs are rumbling, reminding them to replenish their energy.

Yu Wei rubbed his stomach and asked, "What shall we eat?"

Huang Xiaochuan looked at Yu Wei: "What do you want to eat?"

Huang Xiaochuan originally thought Yu Wei would definitely find a good restaurant, but to his surprise, Yu Wei said a name that Huang Xiaochuan was extremely familiar with.

"I heard from someone at Xinhua Bookstore that an American KFC opened on the Bund. I heard it's pretty good. Why don't we go check it out? We can also visit the Bund while we're there."

Huang Xiaochuan was both amused and exasperated. He couldn't blame Yu Wei for having such thoughts; he himself had been the same way back then. At that time, most people in China had an extraordinary fondness for imported goods, which made this kind of fast food, which was common in the United States, become a synonym for high-end dining after entering China.

The Bund isn't much to see now. The Huangpu River is filled with all sorts of boats, and only a marshal's statue stands in the riverside park. The Lujiazui skyline across the river is nowhere to be seen; it's now mostly farmland with scattered industrial buildings and chimneys.

The only thing worth seeing was the collection of international buildings along the Huangpu River, but unfortunately, I'm not an architecture student and have no interest in those things.

Since Yu Wei wants to go, then let him go. Sometimes you have to experience it firsthand to know what it's all about; otherwise, you'll just hear rumors and think it's all good.

"Okay! Let's go for a stroll on the Bund. By the way, is your sister coming over tonight?" Before leaving, Huang Xiaochuan checked with Yu Wei again, just in case Yu Xiang came over that night.

"She's not coming tonight; she'll come tomorrow morning to take you to your new job."

"Alright! Let's go!"

The two went out, hailed a taxi, and headed straight for the Bund. When they arrived at the Dongfeng Hotel, they were both dumbfounded.

What's going on? The line for a fast food meal is so long? Oh well, since I'm already here, I guess I'll just join the line!

By the time they finished eating their fast food, more than an hour had passed. By the time they went outside, it was completely dark. Moreover, the Bund didn't have any lighting projects yet, only dim yellow streetlights along the roadside.

Alright! There's nothing to see here, let's head home.

On the way back, Yu Wei still craved KFC.

"Xiao Chuan, no wonder there's such a long line, this fried chicken smells amazing! But why does the cola we drink here taste different from what we usually drink?"

"How can fried food not be delicious? But I think it's not as good as the meatballs your mom makes. When you get home, try adding ice to your Coke and drinking it again; I guarantee it'll taste just like what you just drank."

"My mom's fried meatballs are nowhere near as good as fried chicken! You're lying to me again!"

Huang Xiaochuan felt like he was talking to a brick wall, so he simply shut up and said nothing more.

Yu Wei went back to his school dormitory to sleep that night. Freshmen must sleep in their dormitories after entering the school, and there will be room checks at night.

In this way, Huang Xiaochuan had the whole room to himself and slept soundly that night. By the time the New Year came, he would be a man with some wealth.

......

The next morning, Huang Xiaochuan got up early. In order to present a good image to Sister Xiang, Huang Xiaochuan dressed himself up neatly, smartly, and with a sunny and generous demeanor.

Unfortunately, Yu Xiang didn't notice any change in Huang Xiaochuan after entering the house. While helping him pack his luggage, she instructed, "Hurry up, I'll help you pack your things here. Go and wake Yu Wei up. He hasn't come yet. He has no sense of time at all."

Alright! Huang Xiaochuan hurried to the customs school to find Yu Wei, but unexpectedly witnessed a scene that he was delighted to see.

In his previous life, Yu Wei's wife had already hooked up with him, so he quickly found a secluded spot to observe her secretly.

Wow, sister-in-law, you're really something! You've already got your eye on him? Hurry up and win him over, and I'll give you a big surprise later.

At this moment, Yu Wei was extremely frustrated, completely at a loss because he was being pressured by a petite girl.

I've never seen such a bold girl before. In broad daylight, on campus, she dared to stand in front of me, stretching out her arms to block my way, insisting on getting to know me.

"Hey, is it so hard to say your name and class? Are you from some secret organization or something?" Tang Yuan teased the handsome boy.

Yu Wei looked at the girl blocking his way with displeasure. The girl appeared to be less than 1.6 meters tall, with a slender figure, delicate features, and a cunning glint in her eyes. Her jet-black hair was tied in a bun, and her eyebrows were arched, adding to her rebellious air.

Huang Xiaochuan was getting impatient looking at Yu Wei's awkward and hesitant manner, thinking to himself, "What are you pretending for, kid!"

So he simply revealed his true form and went to help him out, and thus came to the two of them.

"Hello, female classmate. My friend is shy, so I'll answer for him. His name is Yu Wei, from the 1990 class of Customs Management, Class 2. He lives in dormitory 411 and is 18 years old this year."

When Tang Yuan saw that someone had come to help, and was quite good-looking, he couldn't help but smile happily.

He introduced himself: "Tang Yuan, from Class 1, Customs Management, 90. Who are you? Are you also from our school?"

"Huang Xiaochuan, Yu Wei's childhood friend and good brother. I'm from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, and I have to go to register soon. Can I ask you for leave to borrow him so he can accompany me to register? After I'm done, I'll return him to you in perfect condition, okay? Anyway, he can run away but he can't hide."

"Hahahaha!" Tang Yuan found Huang Xiaochuan's words hilarious and generously said, "Alright! If you borrow and return, it's easy to borrow again."

Then, staring at Yu Wei, he raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Yu Wei from Class 2 of Management, right? I'll remember you. We'll get to know each other better when you come back."

After saying that, he stepped aside, indicating that Yu Wei could leave.

Yu Wei hadn't reacted yet and was still standing there dumbfounded.

Huang Xiaochuan quickly tugged at him: "Aren't you coming or not? Hurry up! Your sister is still waiting for us!"

Yu Wei then realized what was happening: "Oh...!"

He followed Huang Xiaochuan away as if fleeing a disaster, but after a few steps he looked back again, and the short girl named Tang Yuan was still staring at him, smiling and mouthing something to him, as if to say, "I'll wait for you."

Yu Wei trembled with fright and quickly turned back to chase after Huang Xiaochuan.