I'm back in 1990

Chapter 474: A Society Based on Personal Connections

Having just dealt with Lü Jingyun, Ma Yifeng, An Cheng, and Jiao Zhiyong went into the office together.

As if they had planned it beforehand, the three of them each brought a stool and sat down next to Huang Xiaochuan.

"What the hell are you three up to now?" Looking at the three of them, Huang Xiaochuan knew something was definitely up.

An Cheng glanced at Lü Jingyun without saying a word. Lü Jingyun was such a clever person! She could tell at a glance that these three wanted to see Huang Xiaochuan, so she quickly stood up and said, "Oh dear! Why did you drink the water so fast today! We have to go get some more!"

He left the office while talking, carrying a thermos.

After Lü Jingyun closed the office door, An Cheng said, "Old Huang, I'm planning to resign!"

Huang Xiaochuan was stunned.

He then asked An Cheng, "Why? Didn't you just get promoted to lecturer?"

An Cheng said dismissively, "So what if I'm promoted to lecturer? It only means a slight raise. To put it bluntly, our training center's daily profit is equivalent to my annual salary."

Seeing that Huang Xiaochuan didn't speak, An Cheng continued, "I've discussed it with Lao Ma and Lao Jiao. The training class is getting bigger and bigger, and it really can't function without someone keeping an eye on it. Lao Ma's wife is very strict, so there's no way he can quit his job."

Old Jiao was still counting on his position as a university professor to marry his girlfriend, so he couldn't resign for the time being.

"I'm the most suitable one left. I'm single, I don't want to be a teacher for life, and I'm the only one among us who's proficient in computers, so it's most appropriate for me to resign and go on to manage the training program."

Huang Xiaochuan remained silent. This was a big deal for An Cheng, and he might have made the decision on a whim. If Huang Xiaochuan agreed with him, An Cheng would definitely blame him if he regretted it later, and Lao Ma and Jiao Zhiyong would also be held responsible.

In Huang Xiaochuan's view, being a teacher and running training classes do not conflict. Even though they have opened more than 20 training classes, they are not so busy that they cannot take care of them.

After a moment's pause, Huang Xiaochuan suggested, "Why don't we put the resignation on hold for now? If you're too busy, you can find some people to help. Why do you have to resign?"

Unexpectedly, An Cheng was determined to resign.

"Old Huang, don't try to persuade me anymore, I've already made up my mind."

Huang Xiaochuan retorted angrily, "Damn it, you didn't come here to discuss things with me, you just came to let me know, okay?"

An Cheng, Ma Yifeng, and Jiao Zhiyong immediately burst into laughter.

Huang Xiaochuan then said, "Since you've already made up your mind, why are you asking me? This is just pointless."

Ma Yifeng smoothed things over, saying, "Old An thinks it's better to tell you personally."

Huang Xiaochuan glared at Ma Yifeng with displeasure: "Did you instigate him?"

Ma Yifeng immediately cried out in protest: "Heaven and earth bear witness, I really didn't encourage him, it was all Lao An's own idea."

Ma Yifeng then nudged An Cheng: "Old An, you'd better help me clear things up, otherwise I'll be in deep trouble no matter what."

An Cheng quickly explained for Ma Yifeng, "It has nothing to do with Lao Ma and Lao Jiao. It was my own decision. I wanted to do this before I was even applying for the professional title."

Jiao Zhiyong also stated, "I also plan to resign, but it will take some time. I've already discussed it with Lao An; he will resign first, and I will apply for resignation after a while."

Then Ma Yifeng added, "Old Huang, you don't know how popular training courses are right now. The three of us have limited energy and can only focus on one. We know you're not interested in this, so we didn't discuss it with you. Old An's resignation was also a well-thought-out decision. I also had the same idea, but you know my Sang Weihong is stubborn. I still have to talk to her."

Before Ma Yifeng could finish speaking, An Cheng interrupted, saying, "Old Huang, this really wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision. You know the saying you can't have your cake and eat it too. The training courses are doing so well right now, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Exclusive! An interview with Four Seasons Leeks and behind-the-scenes stories of '1990, I'm Back,' exclusively for Cola Novels. Besides, Lao Ma, Lao Jiao, and I have some other ideas. We'll discuss them with you another day. Today, I'll just tell you about my resignation."

Having said all that, what could Huang Xiaochuan do? Forced relationships are never sweet; everyone has to walk their own path.

"Go ahead and resign! I'm reserving my opinion, but don't blame me if you regret it later!"

An Cheng laughed and said, "How could that be! How could I blame you for my own decision?"

Seeing that they had said enough, Huang Xiaochuan asked, "Is there anything else?"

The three replied, "That's all."

Huang Xiaochuan waved his hand: "If you're done, hurry up and leave. If others see us, they'll think the four of us are having a secret meeting!"

When I got home in the evening, Yu Xiang was already home. She was on shift today and had come home early.

"Oh? Professor Huang is back?" Yu Xiang rarely teased Huang Xiaochuan, but for some reason, she took the initiative to joke with him today.

Huang Xiaochuan looked at Yu Xiang with a puzzled expression: "What's going on with you?"

Seeing Huang Xiaochuan's expression, Yu Xiang laughed and said, "Did I say something wrong?"

"I'm not wrong, but I'm still a little taken aback by your sudden shout!"

Yu Xiang glared at Huang Xiaochuan angrily: "I don't know who's been calling me 'Doctor Yu' all day long. I call you Professor Huang and look at you like that. You're a classic case of double standards."

Huang Xiaochuan laughed: "Hehe!"

He then asked, "Where are my son and daughter?"

Yu Xiang replied, "Your mom and my mom took her out to play, and she hasn't come back yet! Don't worry, the nanny went with her."

Huang Xiaochuan feigned great joy: "Oh! Doesn't that mean we can have some alone time?"

Yu Xiang's eyes were watery as she glanced at Huang Xiaochuan with a suggestive look: "What a character!"

Seeing his wife's stunning beauty, Huang Xiaochuan quickly took off his coat, saying, "I'll go take a shower first."

Although the two had been together for many years, Yu Xiang still blushed deeply after Huang Xiaochuan made her blush, but she still gave Huang Xiaochuan a heads-up.

"I'm telling you, don't you dare complain after getting the benefit! Do you hear me?"

Huang Xiaochuan tossed his coat to Yu Xiang and said, "I know!" before heading straight upstairs to the bathroom.

After their lovemaking, the two embraced.

After the two children were just a month old, Yu Xiang became quite ravenous, making Huang Xiaochuan weak in the knees whenever he saw her. It wasn't until the two children were weaned that the situation improved and their sex life returned to normal. Otherwise, Huang Xiaochuan would never have dared to provoke Yu Xiang.

Suddenly, Yu Xiang said to Huang Xiaochuan, "Xiaochuan, my teacher called me today."

Huang Xiaochuan replied casually, "Oh!"

Seeing Huang Xiaochuan's nonchalant attitude, Yu Xiang got annoyed and pushed him hard: "I'm talking to you, can't you be serious?"

"Go on, I'm listening!"

Do you know why my teacher called me in?

"How would I know? Tell me!"

"She wants to ask you for a favor; her nephew wants to apply to your graduate program."

Upon hearing this, Huang Xiaochuan thought, "Wow! They're even using my wife as a stepping stone? I really am a hot commodity."

Seeing that Huang Xiaochuan didn't reply, Yu Xiang emphasized, "If it were anyone else, I wouldn't care, but I can't ignore my teacher's request. Besides, don't forget, it was my teacher who helped your teacher with the transfer!"

Huang Xiaochuan scratched his head. This was a debt of gratitude! What's more, it was Yu Xiang's mentor. What was he going to do?

"How about this? You arrange a time for him to come see me, and I'll talk to your teacher's nephew first."

"Okay, I'll go talk to him tomorrow!" Yu Xiang said, giving Huang Xiaochuan a kiss as a reward.