I'm back in 1990

Chapter 386: The Family Trip to Hong Kong

At the end of June, when I opened the window in the morning, the entire courtyard was bathed in the light of rain, turning into an ink painting. It was the annual plum rain season in Jiangnan.

Inside the old house, the whole family had packed their luggage and were ready to go to the airport. Yesterday, Yu Wei picked up Da Gun and Xiao Gun and took them to his house. He and Tang Yuan were unable to go to Hong Kong with everyone because of their official business, so Huang Xiaochuan entrusted Da Gun and Xiao Gun to him.

Apart from Huang Xiaochuan, everyone else was visiting Hong Kong for the first time, so they were all full of anticipation for the trip and especially wanted to see the land that would be returned to China in two years.

My aunt, who was traveling far from home by plane for the first time, was worried that the food on the plane would be expensive, so she specially brought more than a dozen packs of Zhongcui pickled mustard green noodles and cooked a pot of tea eggs.

Huang Xiaochuan initially wanted to dissuade him, but then he thought, "Let him come along, as long as he's happy."

Once they boarded the plane, everyone realized something was wrong.

Why are they all our own people? And why are these seats so spacious?

Old Huang, Old Yu, and their uncle had all flown before, but today's flight seemed different from the others. The exterior looked similar, but the seats inside were like big sofas, spacious and comfortable.

This is a Boeing 737 business jet belonging to Dragonair, specifically used for charter services. Originally, the aircraft could carry nearly 170 people, but after modification, it can only carry 40 people.

As soon as Huang Xiaochuan helped his grandmother into the cabin, the flight attendant took her over and warmly led her to the best seat. She also thoughtfully fastened her seatbelt and showed her how to unfasten it.

Sensing something was wrong, Zeng Lijuan pulled her son aside and asked, "Why haven't we seen anyone else board this plane?"

"I've chartered this entire plane! Of course, there won't be anyone else here."

Zeng Lijuan's eyes widened, and she punched Huang Xiaochuan on the shoulder.

"Are you trying to kill me?! How much money is this going to cost?"

Auntie had just sat down behind Huang Xiaochuan and his mother, clutching a cloth bag containing tea eggs, when she heard Huang Xiaochuan say that he had chartered the plane. Startled, she immediately stood up, but still held onto the cloth bag tightly.

"What?"

Huang Xiaochuan's aunt was also shocked by his spending: "You child, how can you spend money so recklessly? How much money is this going to cost?"

Huang Xiaochuan put his arm around Zeng Lijuan's shoulder and smiled at his aunt. Then he said to Zeng Lijuan, "Mom! Didn't you always tell me that when you're traveling, you should be frugal at home but generous on the road, and that it's better to suffer financially than to suffer physically? I'm doing exactly what you instructed!"

Zeng Lijuan angrily slapped Huang Xiaochuan a few more times: "Why don't you just fly to the moon, kid?"

Huang Xiaochuan suppressed a laugh: "Don't worry, we'll be up in the sky soon."

Zeng Lijuan couldn't get through to Huang Xiaochuan no matter how much she hit him or scolded him, so she could only sit down in her chair and sulk.

Old Huang advised, "Alright, we're already up here, so let's not talk about it anymore."

Zeng Lijuan glared angrily at Lao Huang: "Look at the good son you raised, he's been spoiled rotten by you!"

Old Huang was incredibly frustrated! He thought to himself, "When have I ever indulged him? Whenever something goes wrong, he blames it all on me. When things are good, it's all about my son; when something goes wrong, it's all about your son. This woman! There's no reasoning with her."

Aunt nudged Uncle with her elbow: "When you have time, talk to Xiao Chuan about this. You can't spend money like that!"

Zeng Jiahua was at a loss for words when it came to his nephew. How could he possibly persuade him? The nephew earned more money and enjoyed life more than his uncle. But wasn't the point of making money to live a more comfortable life?

Zeng Jiahua was initially shocked, but quickly came to terms with it, thinking that his nephew might really be a reincarnation of the God of Wealth.

Soon everyone knew that the plane was a charter flight. Except for Xuanxuan and Liujin, who were peering out the window curiously, everyone else stood up, even Grandma couldn't sit still.

Zeng Hong and his wife, and Zeng Xia and her husband, were all somewhat incredulous. Their younger brother had done something truly amazing! The world depicted by Siji Jiucai's pen is all in "1990, I'm Back".

In particular, the two brothers-in-law gained a new understanding of their brother-in-law.

"Alright, alright! We're already on board, and the money's already paid, so there's no refund. Just sit down and relax! Okay? The plane's about to take off, so hurry up and sit down and fasten your seatbelts." Huang Xiaochuan urged everyone to sit down quickly.

Seeing that the die was cast, everyone had no choice but to sit down.

Old Yu, looking on with envy, quietly gave Old Huang a thumbs-up and leaned over to ask in a low voice, "How did you raise your son?"

Old Huang said helplessly, "Just like your son, raised on a diet of whole grains!"

Zheng Aiying glanced at Huang Xiaochuan, then rubbed her temples.

After Huang Xiaochuan breathed a sigh of relief, he sat down next to Yu Xiang. As soon as he fastened his seatbelt, he felt a sharp pain in his waist.

After Huang Xiaochuan breathed a sigh of relief, he sat down next to Yu Xiang. As soon as he fastened his seatbelt, he felt a sharp pain in his waist.

"Don't twist it! It hurts!" Huang Xiaochuan didn't dare to shout, he could only cry out in pain softly.

"You didn't even tell me about something this big beforehand. How much is this going to cost?" Yu Xiang said angrily, giving Huang Xiaochuan a light shove.

Huang Xiaochuan knew that Yu Xiang wasn't stingy with money, but rather that she didn't have that concept yet. So he patiently explained it to her, and also quietly told her about the two villas he bought in Hong Kong, so that she could be mentally prepared.

Yu Xiang's eyes widened in disbelief. She racked her brains but never imagined that her husband had bought a house in Hong Kong. Was buying houses addictive?

They even hired a butler and servants? Isn't that just typical landlord behavior?

For a moment, Yu Xiang was unable to process the information she had just learned, while Huang Xiaochuan comforted her and instilled some ideas in her along the way.

After the plane reached cruising altitude, the flight attendants began to provide various meal services, with snacks, refreshments, and drinks being served continuously. Of course, if needed, various alcoholic beverages could also be provided. At first, my aunt was hesitant to eat, thinking that it would cost money.

Zeng Jiahua placed the snacks directly in front of his aunt: "Just eat yours without worry. Everything on the plane is included in the charter fee and is free of charge."

"Oh, I see!" Auntie was relieved and started eating without worry.

But after a while, she asked Zeng Jiahua again, "Do you think I could take a few more with me?"

Zeng Jiahua wiped the cold sweat from his forehead: "Alright! Just eat it, it looks bad, doesn't it? Don't embarrass Xiao Chuan."

After hearing what Zeng Jiahua said, Auntie gave up the idea.

Zeng Lijuan, who is always frugal at home, ate her food with resentment while complaining, "Such a big plane only seats a dozen or so of us. Isn't that too extravagant and wasteful? What a spendthrift!"

Old Huang could only advise, "Alright, just say less! Your son is taking you to Hong Kong for fun, which is supposed to be a happy occasion. If you keep acting like this, you'll only make everyone unhappy. Why bother?"

The old lady was quite calm, and the flight attendant even chatted with her for a while.

Tang Jianhua held Xuanxuan in his arms while talking to Zeng Hong.

"Honey, your little brother is really something! This is the first time in my life I've ever been on a plane, and it was even a chartered plane! I bet no one will believe me if I tell them this when we get back."

Zeng Hong touched the leather seat, looked around, and did not respond to Tang Jianhua's words.

Her younger brother has changed so much over the years that she feels she can't keep up, and she's trying her best to adapt.

After the plane landed, seven or eight vans picked up the family and headed straight for the villa on the hillside.

The sights along the way dazzled the group: the clanging double-decker trams, the colorful neon lights, and signs of all shapes and sizes, the bustling crowds, and the heavy traffic.

Liu Jin stared wide-eyed at the unfamiliar city outside the window. When she saw something that interested her, she excitedly jumped on Zeng Xia's lap.

Huo Miao was very curious about the driver's seat with the steering wheel on the right, because in mainland China, the driver's seat is on the left.

Soon the convoy left the city of Hong Kong and headed up the mountain.