Chapter 101 : 2/2

In the later years, the Santana, a relatively affordable car, had a suggested retail price of around 140,000 yuan, but one had to pay extra to get it, usually around 200,000 yuan. Even cheaper models like the Xia Li and Alto cost almost 100,000 yuan.

With this amount, one could buy a detached villa in less developed areas of Shanghai!

Well, in less developed areas, referring to Pudong, which was just starting its development.

Cars were truly expensive, becoming a symbol of status. At this time, owning a car was something that would make everyone envious.

In the early 1990s, when a monthly income of four to five hundred yuan was considered good, even a taxi driver could earn four to five thousand yuan a month!

At that time, female taxi drivers in Shanghai, wearing uniforms, were particularly popular with young women.

Of course, making more money by driving a taxi, just like making good profits from running a restaurant, was common. Jiang Liyun’s two shops, without any special promotions, could earn five to six thousand yuan in daily turnover during holidays. On normal days, it could still reach two to three thousand yuan. With a monthly nett profit of 30,000 yuan for one store, the combined total for both shops was 60,000 yuan.

This was a conservative estimate.

Because after making some money with her first shop, Jiang Liyun immediately invested in opening a second one, putting all her earnings into it. Therefore, she didn’t have much money at the moment.

Although she didn’t have a car, Jiang Liyun had learned to drive from someone. If needed for business negotiations or the like, she would spend 360 yuan to rent a car.

Compared to the prices at the time, this car rental fee was quite expensive, and one had to book in advance.

Jiang Liyun felt that renting a car now was almost like renting a helicopter thirty years later.

She usually didn’t rent a car, but sometimes, for business negotiations or to make a good impression, she would rent a car.

Today, she was negotiating with a food factory.

After learning that the factory planned to produce braised chicken feet, Jiang Liyun decided to discuss and, if possible, establish a long-term, stable supply relationship from her poultry farm to the factory.

Early in the morning, Jiang Liyun drove to the factory. She had lunch with the factory leaders, finalised the deal for chicken feet, and also signed a contract to supply chicken gizzards.

Selling these items to the factory would earn more money than selling them to wholesale merchants in the market.

Jiang Liyun even persuaded them to package braised chicken thighs and chicken racks after marinating and sell them.

She remembered from her previous life that there were such products on the market.

Of course, when talking about chicken thighs, they would have some meat on them, and the chicken racks would be cut into pieces with some meat.

Braising the chicken thighs and racks, packaging them into small snacks, and selling them was quite popular!

This food factory currently has no plans to sell those products.

After parting ways with the leaders of the food factory, Jiang Liyun drove to H University to pick up Feng Yi.

When dealing with business, Jiang Liyun would encounter various people, including those who saw her as attractive and wanted to take advantage of her. It was challenging to completely avoid such situations, but by presenting herself as assertive and somewhat intimidating, she could discourage unwanted advances.

So today, Jiang Liyun dressed up specifically for this occasion. Instead of doing her own makeup, she had a makeup artist working in the film and television industry do it for her.

Makeup artists in the film industry were known for their excellent skills. This person not only gave her an elegant and cold makeup look but also styled her hair, loosely gathering it at the back of her head with a few strands left loose, slightly curled on both sides.

In short, today she exuded the vibe of a stylish and aloof woman from Hong Kong.

Although this makeover cost her fifty yuan, Jiang Liyun felt it was well worth it!

With this appearance, she went for business negotiations wearing high heels. The leaders of the food factory dared not speak any greasy words to her.

As she arrived at the entrance of H University…

Jiang Liyun checked the time and estimated that Feng Yi would be coming out soon. She got out of the car and stood by the side, waiting.

This was an experience she had never had before. In her previous life, she couldn’t move freely, let alone have the chance to drive and wait for Feng Yi. He used to drive her around everywhere.

After becoming well-off, Feng Yi often drove her to nearby places for outings. They didn’t go far, just to the countryside nearby. Sometimes, they would park the car by the river, enjoying the breeze and watching the passing boats.

Today, she could also take Feng Yi for a drive.

Jiang Liyun was in a good mood, with a smile on her lips. This left the surrounding students stunned.

Chu Xiaoxiao, being a local in Shanghai, was going home today. As she walked out of the school with her luggage, she immediately spotted Jiang Liyun.

This person is too good-looking!

In addition to playing the piano, Chu Xiaoxiao also learned to draw, so she especially liked beautiful people and things. In her eyes, Jiang Liyun was truly beautiful.

She couldn’t help but look at her friend, who was wearing glasses. “Did you see that girl? She’s so beautiful!”

Chu Xiaoxiao’s friend had naturally noticed.

Chu Xiaoxiao was beautiful, but Jiang Liyun was even more beautiful and had an intimidating aura.

A beautiful woman with a car!

In this era, even if someone with an unattractive appearance got out of a car, everyone would still give them a second glance, not to mention such a beautiful woman!

“So beautiful!” Chu Xiaoxiao’s friend exclaimed.

As two female students, they couldn’t help but take a few more glances. The male students, on the other hand, didn’t need any encouragement.

Many of them pretended to be waiting at the school gate while secretly stealing glances at Jiang Liyun.

But no one dared to strike up a conversation with her.

This lady seemed rich and capable, and even if they approached her, she probably wouldn’t pay them any attention.

With these thoughts, they couldn’t help but look a few more times.

At this moment, Feng Yi came out.

Upon seeing Jiang Liyun, he was immediately captivated, and a brilliant smile appeared on his face. He walked briskly towards her. “Sister Liyun!”

“Feng Yi.” Jiang Liyun smiled back at him.

“Sister Liyun, have you been waiting for a long time?” Feng Yi asked.

“No, I just arrived.” Jiang Liyun helped Feng Yi open the trunk and let him put his luggage inside.

After loading the luggage, Jiang Liyun sat in the driver’s seat, and Feng Yi took the passenger seat. The car slowly started moving forward—there were quite a few people on the road, so they couldn’t drive fast.

Once the car was out of sight, the crowd at the school gate erupted.

“Was she there to pick someone up? Who’s that guy?”

“Is he Feng Yi from the computer science department?”

“Feng Yi? The one Chu Xiaoxiao likes?”

“That’s him! I used to wonder why he rejected Chu Xiaoxiao. Turns out, he has a better choice.”

“Is that girl exceptionally beautiful?”

…

People who weren’t familiar with Feng Yi discussed the situation.

Chu Xiaoxiao was also taken aback. She knew Feng Yi had a girlfriend, but based on some rumours, she always thought Feng Yi’s girlfriend wasn’t as good as herself.

Who would have thought that Feng Yi’s girlfriend would be this beautiful?

And such a different type!

Feng Yi’s expression and actions changed completely after seeing his girlfriend. It was evident that Feng Yi really liked her.

For a moment, Chu Xiaoxiao felt both sour and bitter in her heart.

On the other side, Feng Yi’s classmates were also stunned. “That’s Feng Yi’s girlfriend?”

“Feng Yi’s girlfriend is so good-looking.”

“She came to pick him up in a car, driving!”

“She must be really rich!”

“According to what Feng Yi said, his girlfriend liked him since childhood, took care of him, and even sponsored his education. Where can you find such a beautiful and kind girlfriend?”

“Feng Yi’s face lit up like a flower when he saw his girlfriend. It’s the first time I’ve seen him smile like that.”

“With such a girlfriend, who wouldn’t smile?”

They were all crazy about having a girlfriend like hers!

Feng Yi’s classmates—not all of them—gathered at the school gate, but even so, the news about Feng Yi’s girlfriend being very beautiful spread to everyone.

No wonder Lu Haijun and Shao Chengdong praised Feng Yi’s girlfriend; they thought these two hadn’t seen much of the world, but it turns out the girl was genuinely beautiful.

Feng Yi was unaware of what his classmates were thinking. At this moment, he was sitting in Jiang Liyun’s car, excitedly looking around.

Jiang Liyun asked, “Do you like cars?”

Feng Yi replied, “I can’t say I like or dislike them. I just find them fascinating and interesting.”

Jiang Liyun said, “When we have money in the future, let’s buy two cars, one for each of us.”

“No need for that! It’s too expensive!” Feng Yi said.

“In the future, the popularity of cars might be as common as bicycles are now,” Jiang Liyun said.

In the 1970s, bicycles were considered precious. However, by the 1980s, more people owned bicycles.

Jiang Liyun had spoken, so it must be true!

Feng Yi became more optimistic about the future.

At this moment, Jiang Liyun took Feng Yi to a photo studio. “Feng Yi, let’s take some photos,” she said. With her current look, it shouldn’t go to waste. They might as well take a few pictures.

When they were done, Feng Yi told Jiang Liyun about Shao Chengdong working part-time at the hamburger shop the next day.

Jiang Liyun listened with anticipation. Shao Chengdong was a future big shot with excellent technical skills. Although his nett worth wasn’t very high, he was among the best in technology in the country.

Having such a big shot coming to work part-time at her hamburger shop… She felt a sense of honour.

In the future, if someone interviewed Shao Chengdong, he might even mention this experience, providing free publicity for Charles Hamburger!

After taking photos, as it was getting late, Jiang Liyun first took Feng Yi to have dinner, dropped him off at home, and then returned the car.

The next day, at Charles Hamburger, Jiang Liyun saw Shao Chengdong.

This big shot had excellent computer skills, was diligent in other tasks, and was very intelligent.

Feng Yi only gave him a brief tutorial, and he could already fry delicious chicken.

Jiang Liyun doesn’t eat much from the hamburger shop nowadays, as these foods are oily and not good for health.

But this was a chicken fried by a big shot… Jiang Liyun cut it open with a knife and shared it with Feng Yi.

It tasted quite good!

Okay, the flavour is adjusted according to the formula she researched… Let’s talk about the cooking time. The cooking time is just right.