Free Web NovelChapter 1181: Chapter 1183
Zhao Guangran was quite angry, "How could you not tell me about such an important matter?"
"It’s excessive, way too excessive."
Couldn’t you have given him the money to invest?
"Bro, don’t you think buying a house now is really a waste?"
"The housing prices in China are rising sharply, but here in the United States, they really haven’t gone up much."
Zhao Guangran naturally assumed his older brother wanted to make money by speculating on real estate like in China.
The idea isn’t bad, but the key issue is that foreigners prefer to rent rather than buy houses.
"Foreigners have unstable jobs, and a job transfer or change might mean moving to another city or state." Zhao Guangran found it quite strange at first, so different from back home.
But having been here so long, he’s gotten used to it, "We have fewer people moving around in China, although now more people are going south or are staying in Beijing for work."
There are fewer people moving now, but in a few years when everyone is looking for work or staying in coastal areas after graduating from university, it will be chaotic during Chinese New Year.
You have to know that the term "Spring Festival travel" represents a lot, with more than half the country’s population on the move, squeezing onto trains and planes, the highways jam-packed.
"It will gradually become like that too, many people either stay in Beijing or go south after graduating from university." Zhao Xuran recalled a topic he discussed with friends a few days ago.
"When they go back, their salaries are just so-so, but staying in Beijing and going south earns them enough to live comfortably for years back home."
"More importantly, the prospects for development when they return are not very promising." Zhao Xuran has traveled across the country, and the more economically backward a place is, the more conservative it often is.
"They still think that seniority matters. You know, those who go to university tend to have a bit of pride, and would they willingly be managed by someone with just a middle or high school education?"
"So some people complain that all the effort spent in nurturing university students ends up with them not even returning after graduation." Zhao Xuran laughed at those comments.
"They are all outdated, unable to keep up with the pace of progress, really thinking they are someone important." Although Zhao Guangran has not traveled far, he has dealt with affairs in the cities surrounding Beijing with Zhao Xuran.
Although not many times, just those few encounters were enough to frustrate him, "Bro, why do you still work with those people?"
"What can you do if you don’t work with them?" Zhao Xuran found the efficiency incredibly low, but apart from that, it was quite okay.
"As long as it earns money, that’s fine, and they can’t always be like this. Now, economic factors are key, and they also want to get promoted, which depends on their economic performance."
Zhao Guangran curled his lips, thinking that’s just wishful thinking. If someone influential supports them, as long as their skill level isn’t too poor, they can easily move up.
"By the way, Brother Ruiwen, how is he doing?" Zhao Guangran remembered he hadn’t checked on Gong Ruwen.
"Actually, what I mean is, he shouldn’t be a civil servant at all." Zhao Guangran found it regrettable as it would be so much better if he could have come to America along with him.
If he was around, they wouldn’t have been so easily taken advantage of.
Isn’t being a civil servant good? Gong Ruini thought Gong Ruwen enjoyed it thoroughly, originally thinking he’d just do it for a few years, networking, and then retreat.
Judging by his current enthusiasm, Gong Ruini suspected he might be working quite diligently, "Until retirement maybe."
Ah, no way, Zhao Guangran felt miserable inside, "Does that mean I have to work myself to death? Ah, still too few people."
Zhao Guangran increasingly saw the shortcomings of having too few helpers.
"Actually, computers are developing now, and in the future this will be a good development point, but unfortunately, no one in our family is studying computer science."
Zhao Guangran counted the four brothers, but regrettably two are in medical school, and as for the Gong Family, one is in politics, one’s going into law, and one into finance.
The Wan Family is mostly waiting for the second child to be born—will this second child inevitably enter the computer industry?
The computer industry seems promising with the many people Zhao Guangran has interacted with, he is optimistic about this field, "In fact, we don’t need to understand the field, as long as we have good projects, we can invest in them."
Investing, isn’t that obvious, investment is what he wants, but without expertise, how can he invest, "Maybe I should take some time to learn something?"
"Learn coding?" Gong Ruini reprimanded, "When we went to California last time, didn’t they say there’s an area with a concentration of computer companies nearby?"
"Maybe in the future many companies will set up offices there, if we can build connections there, listen to their entrepreneurial plans, analyze the prospects, then invest in good projects, wouldn’t that work?"
"Even if you learn to code, so what, do you plan to start a computer company yourself?"
"The ones who know coding mostly work for others, it’s hard work; you might as well spend money to invest in projects you think have potential." Gong Ruini suggested misleadingly.
If someone wanted to learn it, Gong Ruini would be absolutely supportive; having someone knowledgeable would mean not being easily deceived.
But since Zhao Guangran is a major breadwinner, "If you study this, how will you have time to trade stocks?"
"Exactly, your focus is on investment, are you going to dig a well or lay pipes just to drink water?" Zhao Xuran also didn’t agree with Zhao Guangran spending too much time learning this.
"Maybe I should persuade Dai Liren to learn." Zhao Guangran thought about it, his eyes sparkled and quickly came up with a good idea.
Dai Liren is quick-witted, since he’s smart and also has plenty of time, he should be studying more of this.
This idea was good, Gong Ruini was also all for it, "Great, I think it’s doable."
"This arduous task is up to you then." Gong Ruini indicated that whoever came up with the idea should handle it.
Ah, let him talk about it, who knows if Dai Liren would agree, never mind, it’s pointless to expect big brother to handle this.
"Oh right, bro, are you really satisfied with that house?" Zhao Guangran only then remembered the conversation topic had drifted far.
He glared fiercely at his brother, knowing this guy was sneaky coming up with such ideas, but it didn’t matter, he wasn’t easy to fool.
Zhao Xuran didn’t feel regretful, thinking that this kid would definitely not forget, not to mention he would eventually take him to see it, "It’s good."
After providing Zhao Guangran with a detailed description, the latter was stunned.
"That good?"
"Should this house be missed?" Gong Ruini asked with a smile.
Zhao Guangran shook his head quickly, "How could you miss such a good house, missing it would make you cry."
Such a beautiful house, when the brothers aren’t living in it, he could move in; it’s incredibly convenient.
Although it’s nice here, it’s too far from New York City, and more importantly, it isn’t his house.
"Bro, you’ve got to let me live there in the future." When the time comes, telling girls about his place could attract a whole bunch.
