"Dad, we have no choice but to live in the city. My brother is going to high school and can't live on campus, so we bought a house."
"That's not right. Why not just buy one?"
At this time, Comrade Lao Du reacted quickly.
"Dad, it was Mom's idea to buy two houses! Besides, the bigger the house, the better!"
"That's not right. It was you who encouraged your mom to buy two sets!"
Obviously, Du Chen's deception failed.
"Really? I don't remember..."
Du Chen tried to resist by cheating, but looking at Comrade Lao Du's half-smile, Du Chen decisively told the truth from his heart.
"Dad, look at this. Do you think our family is getting richer and richer now?"
Without waiting for Comrade Lao Du to speak, Du Chen continued speaking.
"Look, the economy is getting better and better, and your salaries are getting higher every year. And now you have commercial housing. What does that mean?"
"The emergence of commercial housing shows that people have money in their pockets and are ready to improve their housing conditions! Now, there are fewer and fewer welfare housing units available to employers. There are more people than jobs available, and fewer and fewer people are getting them. Furthermore, these units are small, have poor lighting, and other issues, so they only meet the most basic living requirements. Do you think I'm right?"
Du Chen took a breath and asked Comrade Lao Du.
"Well, that's a good point, but what does it have to do with your plan to build your own house?"
"Don't worry, Dad. Let me continue my analysis. Buying two apartments now is simply an investment. They have a great location, right next to the No. 1 Middle School and the Central Plaza, so I think there's a lot of room for appreciation in value."
"But there's a problem with living in the city. Do you know your neighbors? The cost of living is high, and the air quality isn't good. When my brother and I go to college, you and my mom won't know anyone in the city, and buying things will be expensive, and the air quality won't be good either. Do you think living in the city is a good idea?"
Du Chen spoke his true feelings. He still wanted Comrade Lao Du and Ren Surong to live in the living area. They knew everyone around them and had a place to chat and relieve boredom. Besides, there was a village next to them, the food was fresh and clean, and the air quality was good. It was much better than staying in the city!
"Second brother, you've been saying for a long time that you want to build a house for your mother and me to live in, right?"
"Yeah, that's right, Dad. The living area is a good place to retire!"
Du Chen admitted his thoughts straightforwardly.
"Second brother, your mother and I are just 40! We are still young, so there is no need to worry about the issue of retirement, right? You are actually starting to think about providing for us in our old age now?"
Comrade Lao Du had a complicated expression on his face, not knowing whether he should be pleased with his son's understanding, or angry that Du Chen looked down on him and his wife.
"Dad, don't think too much. I'm just thinking about the future."
Seeing Comrade Lao Du with a complicated expression, Du Chen hurriedly comforted him.
"Second brother, tell me honestly, are you planning to drive your mother and me back to the living area so that you and your brother can monopolize those two houses?"
Suddenly, Comrade Lao Du made a sharp turn, which almost made Du Chen unable to react.
"Dad, how could you think that? I'm going to tell my mom!"
Since Comrade Lao Du was joking, Du Chen followed suit and attacked back.
"Okay, I understand. We'll talk about building the house later. I have a plan now. Is there anything else you want to tell me?"
Comrade Lao Du was really afraid that Du Chen would complain to his wife, so he quickly changed the subject.
"Dad, what else do you want to talk about?"
Anyway, there is nothing to do now, and Du Chen also wants to have a good chat with Comrade Lao Du, just to make up for the regrets of his previous life.
"Second brother, you have been smart since you were young. Do you have any plans for your future?"
Comrade Du had actually wanted to discuss this with Du Chen a long time ago, but Du Chen was too young and only showed a precocious intelligence in learning and vision, so Comrade Du didn't know whether to discuss many things with him. However, Du Chen mentioned today about providing for himself and his wife in their old age, and Comrade Du felt that Du Chen's mindset was completely unlike that of a child, so he should talk to him about life planning.
"Dad, I don't have any ideas at the moment. Let's just follow the plan..."
Hearing this, Comrade Lao Du was inevitably a little disappointed, but Du Chen continued immediately.
"But now I just want to make more money so that my brother and I can have some capital if we want to start our own business in the future."
"Oh, you're thinking of starting a business with your brother? What for? You shouldn't have trouble finding a job after graduating from college, right? Why do you want to start a business?"
Hearing this, Comrade Lao Du became curious.
"Dad, after graduating from university, you still have to work for others. It's similar to your current job, it's just a matter of how much you earn."
"Then can you guarantee that you can make money by starting a business?"
"This depends on you and my mom making more money to leave us a way out. If you and my mom make more money, I can rely on you to support me in the future."
"Benefiting your parents? What does that mean?"
"It's just living off your old capital."
"Unfilial son, I think you are just interested in these two houses in the city!"
Comrade Lao Du cursed with a smile, but he also understood Du Chen's idea, which was to work hard to make money now, because who knows what will happen in the future?
Du Chen said these things to Comrade Lao Du today after careful consideration. It is now 1996, and around 2000 was a time when it was easier to make money. Everyone's income was getting higher and higher, and with money in their pockets, they had the desire to consume.
For Du Chen himself, his memory of his previous life only stopped at thirty years later. However, in the following twenty years, development was too fast, and most people could not keep up with the pace of social change and could only go with the flow.
Simply put, for Du Chen's family, the past decade or so has been their biggest development opportunity. If they can reap the dividends of this wave, they will be able to rest easy in the future. If they lose this opportunity, they can't say what will happen in the future.
Du Chen doesn't think he has any big aspirations. As long as he has enough money, enough sleep, and a safe and happy family, that's enough. As for being the richest man, with Du Chen's abilities, he doesn't think he can do it.
"Second brother, then tell me what plans you have for me, and I will try my best."
Comrade Lao Du said to Du Chen jokingly.
"Dad, for our next plan, I'm thinking about buying a piece of land in the city and setting up a business there. We can start a business in the automotive aftermarket."
"Aftermarket? What does that mean?"
"Let's make spare parts, engine oil, and modification parts. Let's open a professional modification factory! When we have money in the future, we can also sell cars!"
After all, Du Chen still has an obsession with his previous life's career, and it would be easier for him and his father to work in this industry together.
"Okay, okay, let's stop here for today. I'll let it all sink in. But you still have to focus on your studies!"
At the end, Comrade Lao Du gave Du Chen some advice.
[This chapter is a turning point, I'm preparing to gradually transition into Du Chen's middle school life. I've been planning the next plot points every day. Finally, as usual, I'm asking for good reviews, urging for updates, and a free gift. This will also help me earn some money for cigarettes. Thank you all.]
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