MMB Chapter 526: The Children Have Arrived
Chapter 526: The Children Have Arrived
On January 27, 2000, just before the Lunar New Year, Zhang Yun took Yawen and Luca to Shanghai on the "Global Express".
Zhang Yun had already acquired her own property in Shanghai and had arranged for people to tidy up the house inside and out before she came.
Upon receiving the message, Huang Xiaochuan arrived at Zhang Yun's house in Shanghai as promised. The two little ones excitedly jumped on Huang Xiaochuan as soon as they saw him.
"dad!"
"dad!"
Huang Xiaochuan stroked the two children's hair and smiled as he agreed.
Zhang Yun and her mother, Xue Huilan, watched silently as the father and son reunited.
After a long while, Huang Xiaochuan stood up, and Zhang Yun smiled and asked, "You're here!"
Huang Xiaochuan first nodded politely to Xue Huilan as a greeting. After all, she was standing right in front of him, so he couldn't just ignore her. Besides, Xue Huilan was the grandmother of his two sons, so it was only right to greet her politely.
After greeting Xue Huilan, Huang Xiaochuan responded to Zhang Yun.
"Thanks for your hard work!"
This sentence has two meanings: first, it means that the journey was tiring; second, it means that Zhang Yun did a lot of work and worked hard to prepare for shorting the Nasdaq.
To give the two space to talk, Xue Huilan took the initiative to take Yawen and Luca away.
"Yavin, Luca, let Mom and Dad say a few words while you help Grandma take things out of her suitcase, okay?"
After Xue Huilan led Yawen and Luca upstairs, Huang Xiaochuan asked, "Shall I come and pick up Yawen and Luca tomorrow?"
Zhang Yun nodded: "Okay, I've already packed their change of clothes and everything. You can just come pick them up tomorrow."
Then the two got down to business.
Zhang Yun described the recent performance of the Nasdaq to Huang Xiaochuan again.
"The Nasdaq is currently heading towards 5000 points, and most media outlets are optimistic, using many new terms to describe this phenomenon, such as 'new economic revolution' and 'technology will change the future.' Most media outlets believe that internet companies will disrupt traditional industries, and some radicals even claim that 'traditional valuation rules have become invalid.'"
There are also numerous reports focusing on the unlimited potential of tech stocks, constantly touting the soaring stock prices of unprofitable companies as a victory for innovation.
However, a small number of media outlets raised objections and warnings, but these voices were drowned out by the market's enthusiasm. I estimate that even if your paper were published now, no one would immediately believe it!
Huang Xiaochuan smiled. He naturally knew that Zhang Yun's words made some sense. Now was the most glorious time for the Nasdaq to reach its peak. During this period, countless people were cheering for the Nasdaq's soaring performance. People like Huang Xiaochuan, who were preparing to pour cold water on the situation, would naturally not be well received.
As we all know, Warren Buffett once said, "Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful." True masters are adept at using discipline to combat the restlessness of human nature.
That's how the stock market works; when everyone's celebrating, those who stay calm are often the ones being mocked.
Zhang Yun certainly agreed with Huang Xiaochuan's point of view; otherwise, she wouldn't have listened to his advice and actively planned to short the Nasdaq.
However, she still asked a question that had been on her mind: "Will the internet economy suffer a severe blow? Will it never recover?"
Huang Xiaochuan paused briefly, rehearsing his words in his mind before speaking: "I don't think that's a major blow, but rather a reshuffling. This reshuffling will filter out the truly creative internet companies. Once the internet economy recovers, capital and technology founders will definitely learn from their mistakes, and the future development of the internet will be more rational. Some of what the media said is true; technology will indeed change the future. We can see that by looking back at the development of history."
Suddenly, Zhang Yun looked at Huang Xiaochuan with deep affection: "I don't know why, but talking to you always gives me a sense of fulfillment and confidence."
Huang Xiaochuan avoided Zhang Yun's eyes, stood up, and said, "It's almost time. I'll tell the kids and leave first. I originally wanted to have dinner together, but I've thought about it and we'll have dinner together when you go back to America!"
Zhang Yun smiled and stood up as well: "I'll listen to you."
The next morning, Huang Xiaochuan picked up Yawen and Luca and took them to their aunt and uncle's house.
When the two little ones waved goodbye to Zhang Yun in a generous manner, Zhang Yun felt a pang of sadness, but thankfully, she held it in.
Zeng Jiahua and his aunt didn't sleep well last night. Ever since they learned that the two children had arrived in Shanghai, they were extremely excited. However, there was someone else who was just as excited as them: Lao Huang and Zeng Lijuan.
The four elderly people were in the living room early, waiting with the grandmother for the arrival of her two grandsons. They had seen the photos countless times, and today they were finally going to see them in person.
The four elderly people were in the living room early, waiting with the grandmother for the arrival of her two grandsons. They had seen the photos countless times, and today they were finally going to see them in person.
The Zeng sisters, Zeng Hong and Zeng Xia, also accompanied them with their husbands and children.
When they heard the car horn honking outside the courtyard wall, everyone except the old lady stood up.
In particular, Zeng Jiahua and his aunt personally went to the gate to greet them. The gate had already been opened, and they were waiting for Huang Xiaochuan to arrive with the two children.
Huang Xiaochuan, holding one child in each hand, greeted his uncle and aunt, along with Old Huang and Zeng Lijuan, who came up to them one after the other. He said to Yawen and Luca in turn, "Yawen, these are your grandparents! Luca, those behind you are your grandparents. You two greet them!"
The two little ones seemed to have been taught beforehand by Zhang Yun, as they greeted everyone confidently, "Grandpa, Grandma!"
Zeng Jiahua and his aunt readily agreed, "Yes!"
As they were talking, Zeng Jiahua picked up Yawen and looked at her for a long time, while her aunt held Yawen's little hand and kept wiping away her tears.
Old Huang followed closely and hugged Luca tightly. Zeng Lijuan also squatted down and stroked her grandson's head, tears of joy streaming down her face.
At this moment, Zeng Hong and Zeng Xia, along with Xuanxuan and Liujin, also came out.
The two also told their daughter, "That's your little brother!"
Although the two little girls were a little confused about the two brothers who suddenly appeared, they still expressed their goodwill. Even Liu Jin, who was usually the most mischievous, acted like an older sister.
"Alright! Alright! What are you all doing out here? It's cold outside, hurry home and talk things out inside." Seeing that things had gone on enough, Huang Xiaochuan quickly told everyone to go inside.
Once inside, it was natural to take the two little ones to greet their grandmother.
"Yawen, Luca, this is Daddy's maternal grandmother. Yawen should call her Great-Grandma, and Luca should call her Great-Grandma, understand?"
At this point, Luca asked in confusion, "Why can't I call her Great-Grandma?"
Huang Xiaochuan patted Luca's little head and laughed, "You call first, and I'll tell you why later."
Luca nodded: "Alright then!"
Then he shouted loudly, "Grandma!"
Yawen also shouted, "Grandma!"
This made the old lady very happy. She agreed and took out two red envelopes that she had prepared in advance, handing them to Yawen and Luca.
The two little ones accepted them without hesitation, but they were still polite enough to say thank you!
Then, Huang Xiaochuan was no longer needed. Zeng Jiahua and his aunt hugged Yawen, while Lao Huang and Zeng Lijuan held Luca tightly.
Huang Xiaochuan could only go and talk to Tang Jianhua and Huo Miao.
The entire Zeng family was enveloped in joy.