Chapter 920

I'll just give you a set, though you might not accept it; I myself am in the communications business, so you can have your parents or any relative of yours take a corresponding position here and get a small share.

Although it's not much, any car you can see and like, you can buy.

Men, after all, just like these things, right?

Su Yang couldn't react in time—what's going on? He was rushing to give me benefits, do I treat her specially? When have I ever looked after this young lady? It's always her occasionally helping me, right?

He quickly said: "Ah, no need, no need, I actually don't much like cars. Buying a house, too, was just because I won some money betting with others at the Jingcheng club, so I bought it; otherwise I'd estimate I could just live in the dormitory."

At this moment, Old Fang interjected: "For people your age, the hardest tests are these two aspects; he is also safeguarding your future."

I also hope you won't make mistakes in these matters in the future.

By the way, I heard about what happened at the club—you helped Jingwen out of a siege; that's good.

Although I don't really understand your circle, I know a bit; if this isn't settled clearly now, someone will keep harassing you later. As a father, I can't just jump in myself, right? According to them, that would be breaking the rules.

Our little girl has been spoiled since childhood, doing whatever she wants. As for her personal affairs, we've always respected her wishes—even if she says she's against marriage, I accept that, but she must never be bullied.

That Jia Guolong isn't a good person, and his reputation isn't great either; he's just showing off because his father is in power, so people like him should be avoided.

You handled this matter very well. These people and affairs in Jingcheng are things we've never encountered before; only by coming here did we realize how complex they are.

Often, the vast majority of people stick to the rules, not daring to challenge the so-called order or regulations; the more they do so, the more it lets some people gain power.

They chatted idly for a while, talking about local customs and future business models.

During this time, those two bottles of Maotai had been opened; they drank according to Gan Zhou custom—no food, just alcohol, the three of them clinking glasses and drinking.

Comrade Old Fang also hadn't had a drink in a long time; meeting Su Yang today made him unusually happy, and he didn't allow Su Yang to toast him.

In less than half an hour, the three of them had downed a jin of white liquor.

But they talked about even more—everything under the sun—with no barrier between leaders and subordinates, nor any awkwardness between elders and juniors.

Guo Huai Chun proudly mentioned his current business empire: "These past few years, in the communications field, especially in PHS, I've already laid out nationwide; I expect next year's revenue to double again."

So, my earlier help with the betrothal gifts wasn't just a joke.

Or how about this: let your relatives or anyone else open two specialty stores in your locality, I'll supply all the goods, and you keep the profits.

I don't understand all those twists and turns within the system, but people in our line of work all like to make investments.

So-called investment isn't really about business investment; it's about investing in people—investing in some cadres, especially someone like you who just entered the system and excels in all aspects.

Of course, some people like to start investing at the vice‑ministerial level, but I'm different—I think you're quite good.

Rest assured, what I'm doing involves no illegal dealings, nor have I used my brother‑in‑law's connections here; I'm just profiting from the era's dividends.

Su Yang laughed at those words—this uncle really is a bold and generous man.

Xie Yuanpeng probably harbors the same thought, but he didn't say it so directly; instead, he invests in individuals through investing in enterprises.

Of course, everyone stands from a different angle, sees things differently, so their attitudes toward solving problems naturally differ as well.

Xie Yuanpeng is an entrepreneur who built himself up step by step by his own ability; of course he also has some connections in the province, but those connections aren't necessarily solid.

At critical moments they might not even be useful, which is why Xie Yuanpeng will place a heavy bet on him.

As for Comrade Guo Huai Chun, he's completely a bit reckless; he's indeed reaped the era's dividends, and speaking so openly in front of a deputy head of the Organization Department, he truly isn't afraid of blame.

Su Yang said: "Thank you. Although I haven't had deep exposure to this, I do have some understanding; the current PHS market can be described as booming, and anyone able to get into this business basically makes big money."

But after these two years, the PHS market will gradually withdraw, to be replaced by the mobile phone market.

This is also the so‑called technical barrier inside it, which will soon be broken through, and problems like high handset costs and expensive fees will also be gradually resolved.

After the relevant state departments roll out policies, mobile phones will gradually become widespread, and the original PHS, even the later share of fixed‑line phones, will also be eaten up.

Of course, the share of fixed‑line phones will decline a bit more slowly, but PHS will soon be replaced in the market.

If Uncle is still in this line of business, I personally still advise early on to shrink or even sell off the PHS‑related trade, and then start a mobile phone business.

Of course, mobile phones may not be as easy as PHS, require larger capital costs, and future actual profits won't be as exorbitant as PHS's.

Guo Huai Chun listened with a blank look, then stared at Su Yang in puzzlement: "In this area I've also asked experts and consulted relevant professionals; they say this market is still very hot, lasting another three to five years is no problem—do you really see it declining so much?"

Actually what he was thinking was, if it weren't for saving face for his niece, he would have already slapped him—what nonsense is questioning me? I give you benefits, you can take them if you want, otherwise forget it.

But Comrade Fang Runan, after listening, looked at Su Yang and asked: "Where did you get this information? And what is it based on?"

Su Yang said: "Actually I haven't received any related information, but technological development is obvious to everyone; there are many technical barriers, yet with time they cease to be a problem."

Fang Runan nodded slightly, then smiled and asked: "Then which industry do you think will be able to drive economic development in the future?"

Guo Huai Chun also chimed in: "Right, right! Tell us what can make money."

Su Yang said: "If you really want to make money, in fact you can now prepare a real‑estate company and at the same time a demolition company; in the coming years the real‑estate market will see a big boom."

Moreover, land prices are now very cheap, especially in third‑tier cities and the counties below; you can go there and casually hoard a plot, do some small business, and when the time comes you can directly develop real estate—it's fine.

Guo Huai Chun said: "Little Su, it's not me saying this, but where did you get that rumor? Who buys houses nowadays? Those who can afford them all get housing assigned by the organization or allocated by their unit; those who can't afford them are migrant workers coming to the city for work—where's the room?"

Alright, I won't discuss this further with you—let's keep drinking.

At this moment, Fang Jingwen just came out; hearing her uncle say that, she spoke up to rebut:

Uncle, what kind of attitude is this? At the very least you should show some respect; Su Yang said that, so he must have a point—I think you should still do as he says. Moreover, land right now is basically worthless; at worst you can just resell it later. And if you really make money, remember to give people a share of the profits.