Shen Kun gave a thumbs-up as he watched Shen Lanlan go upstairs.
"Tsk tsk, so flexible and adaptable. I've seen this kid as smart since he was little. He's sure to amount to something. His skin is as thick as yours, Third Uncle."
Shen Fang rolled his eyes at Shen Kun.
"What does this have to do with being flexible? I spent over 3 million yuan to buy her a car, she's such a money-grubber."
"Third Uncle, don't upset Lanlan. This child has never done this before. At home, she's always been waited on hand and foot. She can't do any chores. It's good enough that she's like this."
Shen Fang smiled and said, "How could I not know that? Don't worry, I will reform this child little by little. To be honest, I am also responsible for Lanlan becoming like this. To be precise, after our Shenjia Village became rich, many people have revealed their lazy and gluttonous nature, which cannot be allowed."
Shen Kun nodded.
“Our village has really gone a bit too far these past few years. I heard from my uncle a while ago that our village is going to fight with the neighboring village. The one who’s instigating the trouble is Second Uncle’s son. He spends all his time drinking, gambling, hanging out with a bunch of thugs, doing nothing, and causing trouble everywhere. And to make matters worse, he’s even dragging the young people from our village into it, just because the village has money to settle things. Lately, he’s become infamous throughout the township. This can’t go on. If something happens, not only will you lose face, but our Shenjia Village will also lose face.”
Shen Fang frowned deeply.
The more he sounds, the more he seems like a village bully. This cousin, Shen Congde, has been a cunning, lazy, and gluttonous person since he was a child. There are always a few bad apples in a village. Now, because of him, every household in the village is rich. Poverty breeds greed, while wealth breeds arrogance.
This era was incredibly chaotic. It sounds absurd, and who knows how many bad things Shen Congde might have done behind the scenes.
It wouldn't be so bad if it were just drinking and fighting, but what if he got involved in some shady dealings and caused trouble for the villagers? After all, this is where I grew up, and the villagers all treat me with great respect. As the saying goes, "When one person attains enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven." I'm leading the villagers to prosperity, not to let them become rich and heartless.
“We’ll have a meeting about this during the Spring Festival. We can’t let one bad apple spoil the whole bunch. I’m planning to set up a few schools in our village and manage them properly. If people get rich but don’t have any education, they’re just nouveau riche who can’t handle money. Our Shenjia Village has never valued education. People just stop going to school. The average person is illiterate, and there are hardly any college students. If you write, you’re not good enough. We need to catch up in education.”
Shen Kun nodded in agreement.
“That’s a good idea. Let’s have a proper meeting during the New Year and set some rules for you, Grandpa. In the village, no one will disagree with what you say.”
Shen Fang nodded.
"I'll think about it carefully and discuss it with the uncles in the village. With me here, Shenjia Village won't be poor. But the culture and atmosphere need to be improved. We should set up a charity fund and donate the money to poor children every year. We should also send the young people in our village to the mountains to see and experience things firsthand. They can't just think about eating, drinking, and having fun. We need to instill correct values and life goals in them. They can't just want to lie down and do nothing. They need to become useful people."
Shen Kun gave a thumbs up.
"Third Uncle, you have a higher level of understanding. I agree with you. In life, it's not important whether you make money or not. What's important is finding your direction and goals in life."
Shen Fang smiled and said, "That also requires material support. I have already laid the foundation for the younger generation of Shenjia Village. The rest depends on whether they live up to expectations."
Just then, Shen Fang's phone rang.
"Chen Fang, Liu Bo has transferred the money to me."
"Oh, that's good. Be smarter in the future, Qingjie. This is all money you worked hard to earn. Don't be stupid and get fooled by men. If you feel bored with the money you earned, go buy a house."
"I already have a house, why would I buy another one?"
Chen Fang remained silent.
"Invest! Beijing's housing prices have been rising year after year. Buy a few more properties as investments. Once you've invested and run out of money, no one can scam you anymore."
"Hmph, do you think I'm that easily fooled?"
"Well, I'll give you some advice. Sister Qing, you're right to listen to me. Investing your money is better than anything else. Putting it in the bank doesn't earn much interest. Invest now and it will be your retirement fund. If you want to enjoy a comfortable retirement, money is very important. Being a celebrity is a short-lived career. What if you're no longer famous, or you don't want to do it anymore? You need to have a way out, right?"
Xu Qing agreed with Shen Fang's idea, but...
"You're only 18, how can you think so far ahead? My God."
Shen Fang smiled and said, "A person who does not plan for the future will have trouble in the present. My choice in life is to take one step at a time, the old three steps, otherwise I would not have been so successful."
"Okay, then I'll listen to you. Chen Fang, I'd like to invite you to dinner so I can thank you in person. Do you have time tonight?"
"I'm busy, I have to pick up a friend from the airport tonight."
"Are you free tomorrow?"
"No, thank you, Sister Qing. Well, it's about time for me to leave. Bye."
The call ended.
Xu Qing pouted and punched her pillow.
"Hmph, so clueless!!! You won't even come out to dinner when I invite you!!!"
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