"No, old man, how is it the safest method!" For a moment, Feng Zhiyuan forgot what he wanted to say and immediately became unconvinced.
Grandpa Feng waved his hand: "If it weren't for those foreign affairs, the Qing Dynasty's rule would have continued indefinitely. Perhaps it would have perished one day, but that demise would certainly have been due to external factors. I'm not saying its approach was good, but rather that it was the most prudent. However, at the same time, it was also the least dynamic."
"The difference between our country and the Qing Dynasty is that we have broken down the barriers between classes. The country as a whole is in a stage of overall progress, and its national strength is gradually increasing under these circumstances. But at the same time, classes will inevitably reappear and solidify sooner or later."
"Grandpa, I don't agree with what you're saying."
"Whether you agree or not, I'm just stating a fact. The idea that those who get rich first will help those who get rich later means that there will be a gap between the rich and the poor. Admittedly, this is the best solution at present, but subsequent problems still exist. I ask you, which is more likely to receive an education: children in cities or children in rural areas?"
“These…are naturally children from the city, but that doesn’t mean anything.”
Grandpa Feng waved his hand: "Whether she represents us or not is not important; it's just a possibility. Right now, everyone's level is about the same. Take Feng Fang's ability to study abroad, for example. If you couldn't afford it, could she have gone?"
"Grandpa, the government covers the expenses."
"That's just an isolated case. She's excellent, but what about the others? The gap will gradually widen. The formation of social classes is inevitable, and Wang Shouren must have seen that too. That's why he subtly tried to make more people see the importance of knowledge on the news, and also wanted more people like him to help others see the importance of knowledge."
"What a pity," sighed Old Master Feng. "Who would willingly betray their own class?"
Unlike Wang Shouren, Mr. Feng held a pessimistic attitude.
What he saw in the long river of history was that humanity was just in a constant cycle.
A nation is established by drawing nourishment from the broken corpse of the previous one. Once that nourishment is exhausted, the nation will also decay. Technology is the nourishment that prolongs a nation's life, but if one day that nourishment disappears completely, it will probably return to the way it was before. It holds no hope for humanity.
"Let's not talk about that." Old Master Feng brewed some tea and placed it in front of the two of them. "So, our country is currently undergoing a transformation unseen in a thousand years, a rare opportunity for upward mobility to open up. Based on the general trend, you need to clearly understand where you are and what position you hold, then you won't be so anxious."
"I've heard about what Feng Fang has done, and I think you should take a closer look at your sources. Admittedly, Wang Shouren's company is a behemoth in China. But overseas, it hasn't even caused a ripple. If you want to see Feng Fang's future growth clearly, then you shouldn't be comparing yourself to domestic companies."
"China is developing very fast, but that place will be what China looks like decades from now. Although there are some differences, from a technological point of view, the differences should not be significant. Therefore, you should go abroad to see for your understanding of value." Old Master Feng slowly brought the glass to his lips, took a sip, and pointed out the problem incisively.
These days, the value of information is immense.
Putting aside other things, just consider those street vendors who dare to sell their wares on trains. Sometimes, earning tens or hundreds of thousands of yuan in a single trip is not a big deal at all. Does it seem outrageous? But that's just how outrageous this era is. Many people are making a fortune in this era. What's their secret? Knowledge? Wisdom?
No, it's all about information asymmetry and a willingness to take risks.
For a regular office worker, a million is a lot, but for someone who starts traveling all over the country, a million is something, but not much.
"The important thing is not to let Feng Fang get carried away. The money she earned is a gift of the times; although it has something to do with her personally, it's not that much. As a person, you must be down-to-earth and grounded," Old Master Feng emphasized again. Then he said to Feng Zhiyuan, "If Feng Fang achieves good results, you, as her father, don't need to be too discouraged. Every era has its share of people who can rise to the top. Of course, if you intend to leave home, I, as your father, will also agree."
"Grandpa, you know, I..."
"Alas, reading ten thousand books and traveling ten thousand miles are essential, but we are facing a change unseen in a thousand years. Seeking stability is not a suitable approach. Think about it carefully," Old Master Feng interrupted Feng Zhiyuan's reply.
"Some things cannot be learned from books."
"Grandpa, do you have any suggestions?"
"Since ancient times, it has been the best way for ordinary people to understand the world. You can travel around and see what's available. As for what to sell, you can ask others for advice. Your in-law should be able to give you a lot of suggestions."
"I see..."
Feng Zhiyuan scratched his head, but ultimately didn't disturb the old man for long.
After the two left, an old man walked in.
When the old man saw Lao Feng, he immediately started sarcastically saying, "You, you, all you do is fool the younger generation. Zhiyuan is such a good kid, what have you done to him?"
Grandpa Feng glanced at Grandpa Li and sighed, "I don't want to either, but it's not good for the family to be without someone in business. Whether they plan to go into politics or not, money is essential."
"Don't you have a lot of good stuff in your collection? How about you sell me one or two?" Old Master Li said with a smile.
"Get lost, those are last resorts."
Grandpa Feng glared at him: "If my son wasn't so clueless, would I have made this decision?"
"Oh."
Feng Zhiyuan and Xiong Li went outside.
Xiong Li asked, "Are you really planning to go out?"
The term "going into business" didn't exist in 1984. Regardless, selling things wasn't something to be opposed, but it wasn't something to be supported either. However, in Beijing, thanks to Wang Shouren, the situation was much more lenient than in history. The emergence of special food streets boosted economic development, and the authorities regained confidence in opening up the inland economy.
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