In the first half of 1983, in addition to preparing "A Dream of Red Mansions", Xiang Nan also released a new book "The Conspiracy", which tells the story of the Liberation War and the spy war after the founding of the People's Republic of China. After its release, it was still a sensation.

In addition, Jin Manying's Shabu Shabu Restaurant has also opened its fourth branch. Although winter has passed and it is no longer the peak season for eating Shabu Shabu, Jin Manying's business is still good. I can't say that it is always full, but every meal time Everyone has to wait for a seat. It can be said that it is quite good.

In the past six months, Yang Huajian made another trip to the south and brought back five wagons with goods worth 2.5 million. After arriving, they were all sold out, making Xiang Nan and others make a fortune.

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In the second half of 1983, during the summer and autumn, more than 500 young men and women from all over the country were gathered in the Old Summer Palace for training.

The main content of the training is to study the original work, analyze the characters, and also learn piano, chess, calligraphy and painting to enhance artistic accomplishment, so as to get closer to the character state of the original work "A Dream of Red Mansions".

Xiang Nan, as an associate professor of ancient literature, was also invited to teach these students.

Fortunately, the training class is right next to Peking University, so Xiang Nan took over the task and came to help with two classes every week.

Because Xiang Nan is a well-known writer in the country. His works such as "The Educated Youth Trilogy", "The Wrangler", "Latent", "There's a Blizzard Tonight", "The Judge of the Song Dynasty", etc. are very popular across the country. High sales and influence.

Because of this, Xiang Nan was very popular among his classmates in the training class.

Every time there is a class, the classroom is crowded with people.

And Xiang Nan lived up to their expectations. Not only did he teach the class well, but he also showed off a variety of talents in class.

For example, when explaining the art of piano, Xiang Nan would personally bring the guqin, pipa, and bamboo flute to play for the students so that they could have a more intuitive experience.

When explaining calligraphy and painting, Xiang Nan will also calligraphy and painting on the spot, so that students can have a clearer understanding of the skills and charm of ancient calligraphy and painting art.

For this reason, Xiang Nan was evaluated by the students as the most talented teacher.

In addition, Xiang Nan is only twenty-eight years old this year, which is not much different from the students in age. He is considered to be of the same age. Moreover, he is tall and handsome, which makes many female students fall in love with him and make secret glances at him.

The female students who can be selected by the crew of "Dream of Red Mansions" have first-class appearance, figure, and temperament, otherwise they would not be selected. Therefore, these female students are still very attractive.

However, there is a saying in the United States: Don’t poop where you eat. In Chinese, it means rabbits don’t eat the grass beside their nests.

Although these female students are very good, Xiang Nan doesn't want to attack them, just like he doesn't attack the students of Peking University. This will really avoid a lot of trouble.

Otherwise, if he gets involved, even if he can get rid of it, it will be awkward to say goodbye. If he can't get rid of it, it will be even more troublesome. So Xiang Nan will not ask for trouble.

Even if a female student shows kindness to him, he will pretend to be ignorant and then actively avoid it, without giving the other party any further opportunities.

However, this made the female students misunderstand that he was a gentleman, and their love for him became even more intense.

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In the second half of 1983, after Xiang Nan's hard work, Cai Xiaoli finally became pregnant.

At the same time, the second eldest son of the Cheng family, Cheng Yuejin, finally entered the Yanjing Institute of Metallurgy and Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, later known as the Northern University of Technology, to study business administration after repeating his studies for two years.

Cheng Yuejin was not as smart as Cheng Jianjun. Cheng Jianjun graduated from junior high school and studied for one month before being admitted to Yanjing Normal University. However, after Cheng Yuejin graduated from high school, he failed to get into college for two consecutive years.

As an associate professor at Peking University, Xiang Nan had great connections, so he couldn't help him with the college entrance examination. So he had to let him repeat the exam for two years. After a lot of hard work, he finally passed the exam.

After Cai Xiaoli became pregnant, Xiang Nan hired two nannies at her own expense instead of asking her mother to help. In these days of openness and prosperity, as long as you have money, you can hire nannies and confinement nannies. But most people are reluctant to spend money.

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In the second half of 1983, Xiang Nan released his first science fiction novel "Jurassic Park". After it was serialized in "Science Fiction World" magazine, it received a lot of praise.

The wonderful creativity, exaggerated imagination, twists and turns of the story, and thrilling rhythm make science fiction fans excited to read it, and it also makes Xiang Nan's reputation even higher.

In addition to new achievements in creation, in terms of business, Jin Manying's stores have also expanded to eight. Even so, as the weather gets colder, the business of the shabu-shabu restaurant is still full.

The colder the weather, the better the appetite of these diners.

Freshly cut mutton is simmered in a clear soup pot, then dipped in sesame sauce mixed with chive flowers, fermented bean curd, shrimp oil, cooking wine, and soy sauce. It is put into the mouth, followed by a sip of hot white wine. It is simply the highest enjoyment.

Because of this, one and a half years after Jin Manying opened, its profits have been increasing steadily. In the month of December 1983, the turnover exceeded 200,000 yuan, which can be said to be a daily profit.

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"Brother Jianjun, please check the accounts carefully, right?" Guan Xiaoguan said to Xiang Nan with a smile.

Originally, Cai Xiaoli came to do the monthly audits. However, she was pregnant now and it was not suitable to move around, so Xiang Nan asked her to rest at home. He was the only one who could do this kind of thing.

Xiang Nan looked at it and nodded.

Guan Xiaoguan is worthy of being the granddaughter of Mr. Guan. Although her temper is a bit unruly, she still behaves in a very orderly manner.

Xiang Nan is very satisfied that the accounting issues are clear and there is no self-stealing or personal gain.

"But, Miss Guan, it seems that I left these shops to you without any interference." After reading, Xiang Nan nodded and smiled.

"Brother Jianjun, please stop calling me Miss Guan. It's too weird. Just call me Lazy Mao'er." Guan Xiaoguan said with a smile.

Xiang Nan smiled and ignored the incident.

Chunming calls Guan Xiaoguan Lamao Xing, because he is Uncle Guan’s apprentice and is considered Guan Xiaoguan’s elder. But he has nothing to do with Uncle Guan, so he can’t be considered a senior. And calling him Lamao’er is a bit ambiguous.

He was afraid of getting involved with Guan Xiaoguan, so why would he call her so affectionately?

"Looking at the current customer flow, I can open four more branches," Xiang Nan said with a smile.

"I think so too. Our Jin Manying is famous now. Even people who come to Beijing from other places know that there is a Jin Manying family in Yanjing." Guan Xiaoguan nodded.

"That's fine. I'll discuss it with Chunming later. If he agrees, then we'll hurry up and open all the branches." Xiang Nan nodded.

"Yeah." Guan Xiaoguan also agreed, "Brother Jianjun, you still have the courage~"

Xiang Nan smiled and stopped chatting with her.

Afterwards, he went to Chunming and mentioned to him about opening a branch.

Chunming naturally had no objection. To be honest, although he had taken a stake in the restaurant matter, Guan Xiaoguan, Xiang Nan, and Cai Xiaoli were actually worried about it.
Chapter completed!