I'm back in 1990

Chapter 890: Giving People something to Admire

"No, no," Ren Yangyang waved her hands like a rattle.

"It's just two bags and a watch, why are you being so formal with me!" To thank her best friend for taking care of her house all this time, Qin Yu specially brought her two bags and a pair of watches for her best friend and her husband, which she bought on Bahnhofstrasse in Zurich before she came back.

Of course, the little basket also contains a gift: a complete set of Barbie dolls.

"Don't make things difficult for us. I'm a middle school teacher, and I'm carrying such an expensive bag. What do you expect the school leaders and parents to think of me? And Lan Shan, he's a bank loan officer. His job is already very sensitive. If he wears a watch like that, people will definitely think he's done something wrong."

Although Ren Yangyang didn't know the exact value of the two bags and the watch, she recognized the brands: Hermes, Chanel, and Rolex.

"Look at your lack of courage! You can just bring it when you go out to play. Who told you to bring it to school for work?" Qin Yu ignored Ren Yangyang's explanation and directly shoved the bag and watch into her hands.

After pushing and shoving each other for a while, Ren Yangyang finally gave in to Qin Yu and accepted the bag and watch.

She tossed the bag and watch to Lanshan: "Take these things back with you. Xiaolanzi and I will stay with Qin Yu before the Lunar New Year."

Lan Shan took the things and nodded to indicate that he understood. He was about to say goodbye to Qin Yu when Ren Yangyang added, "Be careful, don't go out drinking with your bunch of cronies while I'm not home. If I find out, don't blame me." As she said this, she gave the man a threatening look.

After all, this was Qin Yu's home, and Ren Yangyang's behavior made Lan Shan feel very embarrassed. He replied irritably, "I know!"

Then he smiled and said to Qin Yu, "Then I'll be going now. You two sisters can chat for a while." After saying that, he left with his things without even glancing at Ren Yangyang, seemingly angry.

After Lan Shan left, Qin Yu scolded, "Don't you understand the principle of saving face for a man in front of others?"

Ren Yangyang hugged Qin Yu and laughed, "What a virtuous wife and loving mother! I wonder which stinky man will end up with her."

Qin Yu really couldn't do anything about this best friend.

The two women, along with a young girl, had dinner at Qin Yu's house that evening.

"I suggested we eat out, but you insisted on cooking at home. Honestly," Ren Yangyang complained as she helped Qin Yu cook.

As Qin Yu skillfully flipped the pan, she said, "Don't worry! I've been craving all the delicious food from my hometown while I'm in Switzerland. Let's start with tomorrow's breakfast."

Ren Yangyang then stopped complaining and asked, "Are you looking forward to this class reunion?"

Qin Yu thought for a while after hearing this, and finally nodded: "To be honest, I am definitely looking forward to it, but it's definitely not to see anyone. I just want to see how our classmates have changed. Eighteen years have passed, and everyone's path is definitely different."

Ren Yangyang curled her lip: "I bet you, the vast majority of people will fawn over Huang Xiaochuan."

Qin Yu ladled the food onto a plate and then said, "It's only human nature; that's just how society is. But I believe there will always be a few people who genuinely want to see their old classmates, like you."

Ren Yangyang nodded: "That's for sure. To be honest, I feel the same way as you. I just want to see everyone. Most of our classmates aren't in Qingjiang anymore; they've all gone to other places to develop their careers. It would be good to meet up and catch up!"

"I told you! Your mindset hasn't changed at all." Qin Yu looked gently at her best friend of over twenty years.

"Who said I haven't changed? I've gotten older, you know!" Ren Yangyang said modestly, but then she remembered something, "By the way, what are you going to wear to the party? How about we go shopping beforehand and buy a couple of outfits?"

"Sure!" Qin Yu readily agreed with Ren Yangyang's suggestion.

After dinner, Ren Yangyang insisted on washing the dishes, even though Qin Yu told her there was a dishwasher. After cleaning up, the two sat down in the living room, while Xiao Lanzi went to her room to watch TV.

Ren Yangyang crossed her legs: "Alright, now it's just the two of us. Tell me honestly, besides the class reunion and the New Year, do you have any other plans for this trip, like where to go for a visit?"

Qin Yu smiled and handed a cup of flower tea to Ren Yangyang: "What thoughts could I possibly have? Anyway, I have plenty of time, so I might as well travel around and see what's going on. On my way back, I noticed that Qingjiang has really changed a lot."

"That's right, Qingjiang has developed quite rapidly in recent years." Ren Yangyang immediately perked up. "Now the city is developing eastward. The original Jiangjiayan has now become a new commercial center, with several large commercial plazas opening. By the way, the Xinhua Bookstore that we used to frequent has also moved there."

"Really! What about the old store?" Qin Yu recalled the days when she and Ren Yangyang would go to Xinhua Bookstore every week.

"They've demolished it! They're building high-rises now." Ignoring Qin Yu's regretful expression, Ren Yangyang started planning on her fingers: "Tomorrow's breakfast must start with Qingjiang morning tea! Zhu Ji's pan-fried bun shop in the old town is still there, let's go there first to eat pan-fried buns and wontons. I'm not exaggerating, the taste has been the same for decades."

"Okay, I'll do as you say." Qin Yu nodded. She had been to this place many times before, and it was one of the places she decided she had to visit this time.

Ren Yangyang continued, "Then we can go to Qingjiang Ancient Town. Let me tell you, Qingjiang Ancient Town is amazing now. It's nothing like the dilapidated street we used to live on. Now the city has developed it and it's become a landmark of Qingjiang."

"Is that so!" A gentle smile appeared on Qin Yu's face. Qingjiang used to be an inconspicuous small city, but with economic development, it has now begun to pay attention to cultural and tourism projects and start to explore Qingjiang's historical heritage.

Ren Yangyang suddenly clapped her hands: "By the way, a large art center has been built in the south of the city. They often hold exhibitions and performances. I'll ask around and we can go check it out. We can't just wander around aimlessly every day, can we? We need to have some sophisticated activities, right?"

Qin Yu reminded her, "Take me to our old school first. Are our original classes still there?"

"Hey! That's easy. I'll go with you another day. Our class is still there, and let me tell you, it's been preserved in its original state. Do you know why?"

Without hesitation, Qin Yu gave the reason: "Because of Huang Xiaochuan!"

Ren Yangyang snapped his fingers: "You guessed right! This guy is now an outstanding alumnus of our school, and he's donated a lot of money and goods to the school. We have to preserve the places he used to work in! The school is doing a lot of construction, but they've kept the teaching building where we used to work."

Ren Yangyang suddenly became rambling: "Do you think future school leaders will put a wax figure of Huang Xiaochuan inside for people to admire?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Yu, both amused and exasperated, slapped her best friend: "What kind of nonsense is going on in your head?"

"Oh, right!" Ren Yangyang turned serious again. "Let me tell you, I'll be paying for everything after we go out. I'm warning you, don't try to pay with me, even though I admit you're rich."

"Okay, okay! I'll do whatever you say." Qin Yu readily agreed.

Ren Yangyang then smiled with satisfaction: "That's more like it!"

Author Four Seasons Leeks presents "1990, I'm Back" on Cola Novels.