I'm back in 1990

Chapter 462: My Brain Isn't Enough

Follow the pen of Four Seasons Leek and embark on an adventure in Cola Novels titled "1990, I'm Back".

The next morning, Fan Yingrong was having breakfast with Maowa at the restaurant, while Huang Erhe, who had drunk too much the night before, was still fast asleep.

At this moment, Zeng Lijuan came in from the yard after finishing her workout. Seeing Fan Yingrong, she said to her, "Yingrong! After you and your son have breakfast, I'll take you to the mall and supermarket to buy some things for you and Maowa."

Fan Yingrong feigned politeness and said, "Mom! No need, Maowa and I don't need anything."

Zeng Lijuan couldn't help but scold, "This child, why are you being so polite with me! It's settled then. I've already asked Xiao Chuan to arrange a car, it'll be here soon. After you and Maowa change your clothes, we'll leave."

Fan Yingrong smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom!"

After getting in the car, Zeng Lijuan asked the driver to take her directly to the Times Super Shopping Center, which was closest to her home.

Zeng Lijuan, holding the baby, told Fan Yingrong about the morning's plans: "Yingrong, let's go to the supermarket first, and then we'll go to the mall!"

Fan Yingrong, who was looking around in the car, quickly replied to Zeng Lijuan's words, "Mom! I'll listen to you!"

Fan Yingrong then asked the driver curiously, "Sir, what kind of car is this?"

Because it was the first time Fan Yingrong had seen such a van, she recognized the Mercedes-Benz logo, but she didn't recognize the Mercedes-Benz Vito. This was a commercial vehicle launched by Mercedes-Benz in 1996, and there were relatively few of them in China. They were mainly found in some large southern cities. Moreover, at that time, most Chinese people preferred high-end sedans and had little interest in such large SUVs.

However, once users sit inside the car, they realize its advantages. Although the exterior is not attractive, the interior is very luxurious. This model is a business vehicle recently launched by Mercedes-Benz, which focuses on comfort and safety. A small batch was imported into China in the late 1990s.

The batch of Vitos ordered by Huang Xiaochuan was different from other imported Vitos. This batch of Vitos was first sent to Hong Kong for modification before arriving in Shanghai. Import tariffs were already heavy at this time, and with the addition of modification costs, the price of a Vito on the road exceeded two million.

The driver kept his eyes fixed on the road ahead, but didn't forget to answer Fan Yingrong's question.

"This is the latest Mercedes-Benz Vito commercial vehicle."

"Sir, how much does this car cost?" Fan Yingrong continued to ask the driver.

"It seems to be over two million!"

Fan Yingrong was startled when she heard this. She knew the car was expensive as soon as she got in, but she never expected it to be worth more than two million. It was the first time she had ever sat in a car worth more than two million.

This seat is huge, equivalent to two regular bus seats, and the legroom is so great that you can stretch your legs out. And what's the cabinet in front for?

Fan Yingrong looked around at the interior decorations and facilities of the car.

The mischievous boy was also very curious. Taking advantage of Zeng Lijuan's inattention, he suddenly pulled open the cabinet that Fan Yingrong had just seen. Fan Yingrong then discovered that it was actually a refrigerator, filled with many drinks.

This would be nothing in later generations, but this was the 1990s. Even electric power windows were a feature only found in luxury cars. A Mercedes-Benz van with airline-style seats and a refrigerator was practically a god-like existence.

With such a luxurious house and car, it seems my brother-in-law is incredibly wealthy. Fan Yingrong couldn't help but think to herself.

After getting out of the car at the supermarket parking lot, Zeng Lijuan put the baby in the stroller and proudly pointed to the large supermarket in front of her, saying to Fan Yingrong, "This supermarket is owned by our Xiaochuan!"

Huh? Fan Yingrong's eyes almost popped out of her head when she heard this.

Such a big supermarket, and it's owned by my brother-in-law? How much money must it cost?

Fan Yingrong, who came from a small county in Shanxi Province, was seeing a supermarket for the first time. The interior was even better than the largest shopping mall in her county. The floor tiles were so clean that you could see your reflection in them. The supermarket was brightly lit, and the abundant goods on display dazzled Fan Yingrong.

Oh my god! Just like in the movies where foreigners go shopping, they even have shopping carts?

As Fan Yingrong watched the customers push their shopping carts out of the supermarket, she felt that she was really naive and like a peasant woman, finding everything strange and wonderful.

Seeing Zeng Lijuan push Maowa into the supermarket, Fan Yingrong quickly followed Zeng Lijuan into the supermarket as well.

Seeing that Fan Yingrong didn't have a shopping cart, Zeng Lijuan instructed her, "Yingrong, you push a shopping cart. Put whatever you like in the cart later, and we'll pay together when you're done."

Fan Yingrong followed suit and pushed a shopping cart, and the three of them went shopping at the supermarket.

After walking for a while, Zeng Lijuan noticed that Fan Yingrong hadn't taken anything, so she asked her, "Why aren't you taking anything?"

Fan Yingrong pointed to the shelf and asked, "Can I take it without paying?"

Fan Yingrong felt a little embarrassed, realizing she had made a fool of herself, but she still replied, "Mom! I understand!"

Fan Yingrong pushed her cart around, looking at the various items in the department store area. She liked many of them and wished she could fill her cart with them all. Soon, her cart was full, mainly filled with cosmetics, shampoos, conditioners, and skincare products, as well as some gift boxes.

Zeng Lijuan then picked out some cheese, snacks, and some southern fruits for Maowa.

When it was time to pay, Fan Yingrong realized what her mother-in-law meant by the cashier's counter. It was the place where money was collected. The cashiers were all wearing uniforms and were quickly helping customers pay, holding the items in one hand and operating a machine with the other.

When Fan Yingrong pushed the shopping cart to the checkout counter, the driver suddenly appeared and helped her put the goods into shopping bags.

The cashier quickly entered all the items into the register, then looked at the numbers on the small screen and said, "Hello, the total is 18816 yuan. Cash or gift card?"

Before Fan Yingrong could react, Zeng Lijuan handed two silver cards to the cashier.

"Shopping cards!"

The cashier skillfully inserted the card into a white device, pressed a few buttons on the cash register, and a receipt popped out of the machine. The cashier collected one of the two cards, then returned the receipt and a shopping card to Zeng Lijuan, all the while announcing the receipt.

"The total cost was 18816 yuan, and there is still 1184 yuan remaining on this shopping card."

The driver took the trolley and walked towards the parking lot. Fan Yingrong followed behind, pushing the stroller with Maowa in it, while Zeng Lijuan was busy preparing fruit for Maowa.

Fan Yingrong was still reeling from the shopping spree—nearly two thousand yuan! That was several months' salary for her! Her mother-in-law hadn't even blinked when she paid, but since it was her brother-in-law's business, why did she have to pay?

In Fan Yingrong's opinion, her mother-in-law didn't need to pay anything when she went to the shopping mall owned by her son. Her brother-in-law was so rich and powerful, why would he care about such a small amount?

After getting on the bus, Zeng Lijuan gave Fan Yingrong several silver cards, the same kind used when paying the bill earlier.

Fan Yingrong took them and looked at them. These silver cards were exquisitely made, with serial numbers, the logo of Times Super Shopping Center, and the word 1000 yuan on them.

Zeng Lijuan said to her second daughter-in-law, "This is a supermarket shopping card. You can buy whatever you want in the future. If you don't need it, just tell me. By the way, this card is universal. It can be used at any Times Supermarket or Times Super Shopping Center, whether it's in Shanghai or elsewhere. Maybe in a few years, it will even open in your area."

Fan Yingrong was stunned when she heard this!

Seeing Fan Yingrong's expression, Zeng Lijuan knew she hadn't understood, so she explained again: "There are stores like this in every district of Shanghai. Not only in Shanghai, but also in various cities in southern Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. Xiao Chuan said this is called a chain store, and this card can be used at any store."

Now she understood, but Fan Yingrong also gasped in shock. "My goodness! How much money does my brother-in-law have? So many shops? I saw the business just now, people kept pushing out carts. How much money does he make in a day?"

One shop is already like this, and her mother-in-law actually said there are many more shops like this. This won't do! This won't do! Fan Yingrong felt like her brain couldn't keep up.

"I'm Back in 1990" ranks highly in the Cola Novels readers' poll for best urban novel!