I'm back in 1990

Chapter 620: An Invitation

Just as Dadao Group was pushing forward with the spin-off of Times Supermarket, Ding Yi appeared in Hong Kong without warning. He neither notified Huang Xiaochuan nor arranged for a pick-up, but went directly to Dadao Group's Hong Kong headquarters.

Meanwhile, Huang Xiaochuan was discussing details with Cao Charlie, Jiang Bixing, and others in the conference room. Following Huang Xiaochuan's instructions, the legal team of Dadao Group had quickly registered "Hong Kong Times Commercial Group" (TCG) in Hong Kong. However, the asset divestiture and complex financial procedures would still require some time to complete, and the subsequent handover work would be led by Jiang Bixing and Cao Charlie. In the newly formed Times Commercial Group, Jiang Bixing was confirmed as president, while Huang Xiaochuan himself would serve as chairman.

At that moment, Gao Song received a text message on his phone. After glancing at the content, he whispered in Huang Xiaochuan's ear, "Mr. Huang, Director Ding is at the front desk and wants to see you."

Huang Xiaochuan was taken aback, then stood up and instructed Cao Charlie and Jiang Bixing, "You two discuss and decide on the specific details. I have some things to take care of." Before he finished speaking, he had already left the conference room quickly with Gao Song, and Cao Charlie, Jiang Bixing, and the others hurriedly got up to see them off.

Huang Xiaochuan did not send anyone to pick up Ding Yi, but went to the front desk himself to greet Ding Yi.

Ding Yi put his hands behind his back and calmly looked around the reception hall of Dadao Group, looking very impressive.

"Old Ding"

Ding Yi looked in the direction of the sound and immediately saw his friend Huang Xiaochuan walking towards him with a look of surprise on his face.

"Wow, isn't this the richest man?" Ding Yi joked as soon as he saw his friend.

"Screw you!" Huang Xiaochuan laughed and cursed, and then the two hugged each other. Several receptionists saw this and stared in disbelief.

After they hugged, Huang Xiaochuan asked, "Why didn't you call beforehand? I could have arranged for someone to pick you up."

"There's no need for that. Besides, I've been in Hong Kong for so long, and I have my own team. I pay them a lot of salaries every month, so I can't just let them sit idle."

Huang Xiaochuan smiled after hearing this. This guy had been making waves in the Hong Kong stock market for several years, and his legend still lingers in the Hong Kong securities industry. If it weren't for his family forcing him to return to the system, he would probably still be a powerful figure in the stock market.

"Come sit in my office, this isn't the place to talk!" With that, Huang Xiaochuan led Ding Yi toward the elevator.

After placing the teacup on the coffee table in front of Ding Yi, Huang Xiaochuan asked, "Are you on a business trip this time?"

Ding Yi blew on the scalding hot tea and replied, "Sort of, but not really!"

"Yes or no, what do you call this? Is it a yes or no?" Huang Xiaochuan rolled his eyes at his friend.

"I came here specifically for you." Ding Yi didn't keep her in suspense any longer.

Huang Xiaochuan laughed: "What's wrong? Missing me? Too bad I don't miss you at all."

At this moment, Ding Yi put down his teacup and said seriously, "I'm not joking with you. In September, it will be the 85th anniversary of our alma mater. I was asked to come and invite you back to participate in the anniversary celebration. Moreover, Wu Duo, Chen Zhe, and Zhang Gaolei will all be attending this anniversary celebration."

Huang Xiaochuan exclaimed in realization, "So fast, it's been eighty-five years already? That's a good thing! Click to begin the wonderful journey of '1990, I'm Back.' As a student, I feel honored to celebrate the anniversary of my alma mater." His tone was still very sincere.

Then he realized something was off: "Wait a minute! Why would they make you come all the way here for something so simple? The school could have just sent me an invitation."

Ding Yi slapped his thigh: "That's the problem. The main issue is that some people are worried that you still remember that unpleasant incident from last year, and that you might hesitate to go even if you receive an invitation. So, they came to me. Everyone on Earth knows that we have a close relationship, so I can't refuse this. I also wanted to come and see you, to see if you, the richest man, are still a friend of mine."

Huang Xiaochuan glared at Ding Yi with feigned displeasure, then said, "The school anniversary is a big event. I am also a student of my alma mater. It is my honor to be able to participate in the school anniversary. I would not dislike my alma mater because of some individual reasons. Besides, I spent eleven years there."

When Ding Yi saw that Huang Xiaochuan readily agreed to participate in the school anniversary celebration, he was stunned for a moment. Before coming, he was thinking that it might take some persuasion, but he didn't expect that it would not take any effort at all.

Huang Xiaochuan added, "Please go back and tell the school leaders that I will definitely go back to attend my alma mater's 85th anniversary celebration, because my respect and gratitude for my alma mater have never changed."

Suddenly, Ding Yi winked at Huang Xiaochuan with his signature small eyes and teased, "Hey, richest guy, if you go back to the school anniversary celebration, you'll be sitting at the head table. Sitting there, how can you not spend some money?"

After discussing the school anniversary, the two friends, who hadn't seen each other in a long time, started catching up on everyday life.

Ding Yi then asked Huang Xiaochuan about his children, "Xiaochuan, your Xiaodong and Xiaoduo will be starting first grade soon, right?"

"Not yet, we'll have to wait until next year." Huang Xiaochuan added some more water to Ding Yi's teacup.

"What are your plans for the two kids' schooling? Are you just going to let them stay in Hong Kong?" Ding Yi asked casually.

This was precisely the issue that Huang Xiaochuan had been struggling with. After pondering for a moment, he said to Ding Yi, "Old Ding, the educational resources in Hong Kong are indeed good, but the environment of elite schools can easily breed a sense of superiority and so-called aristocratic behavior. Children have a strong ability to imitate, and if they spend a long time in that environment, they will naturally think that's how it should be."

He then glanced out the window and continued, "I've talked about this with my wife, Yu Xiang, several times. Yu Xiang has also noticed some of the drawbacks of Hong Kong's education system. She prefers that both children study in mainland China, since an environment that emphasizes character and knowledge can cultivate children's correct values."

Ding Yi then asked, "So what was the final agreement you two reached?"

Huang Xiaochuan frankly said, "It's not decided yet. After all, there's still a year to go. I'm going back to attend the school's anniversary celebration this time, and I'll also take the opportunity to learn about the educational environment in Shanghai. Actually, my sister-in-law's school is quite good."

Ding nodded and didn't say anything more. He knew that he didn't need to get involved in these matters; Huang Xiaochuan could handle them himself. However, if the two children went back to Shanghai to study, wouldn't Huang Xiaochuan also have to go back to Shanghai?