Before they knew it, it was time to leave school again. The fifth-grade students ran happily out of the school gate, welcoming the early summer breeze.
Early summer arrives quietly, and nature is adorned with vibrant life.
The trees lining the path seemed to have donned new clothes overnight, their lush green leaves shimmering in the sunlight.
The wildflowers on the grass were blooming in profusion, red, yellow, purple, white...
When Liu Feng, carrying his schoolbag, and his younger brother Liu Fei walked briskly into the house, the scene before him made him feel somewhat delighted. A car was parked in front of the door.
It's Zhang Kaitai, Uncle Zhang is here.
After receiving Liu Feng's letter, he began to prepare for the trip. After taking care of all his affairs, he hurriedly arrived with a group of people.
As soon as Liu Feng entered, he saw Liu Changqing chatting with Uncle Zhang in the main room. Behind Uncle Zhang sat a silent young man named Ma Wen, who was Uncle Zhang's follower.
"Uncle Zhang, you've finally arrived! I've been waiting for you!" Liu Feng walked up to Uncle Zhang happily, grasped his hands tightly, and his eyes were full of joy.
Zhang Kaitai looked at Liu Feng with a kind expression, his eyes filled with both satisfaction and expectation.
Seeing Liu Feng dressed as a primary school student, he couldn't help but ask with concern, "Shi Yu, now that you're in school, have you fallen behind in your cultivation?"
Upon hearing Uncle Zhang call him by his Taoist name, Shi Yu, he understood his intention.
Liu Feng smiled slightly and said confidently, "Uncle Zhang, don't worry. I'm going to school for cultivation purposes, so it won't be delayed."
As he spoke, a glint of light flashed in his eyes, which, though fleeting, was still keenly caught by Uncle Zhang.
Uncle Zhang nodded to himself. He had followed Liu Feng's master, Zhang Shanyun, for half his life and was quite knowledgeable.
After looking Liu Feng over, he realized he had been worrying unnecessarily.
This child is not only intelligent and quick-witted, but also resilient and determined; he is sure to achieve great things in the future.
As dinnertime approached, the setting sun, like blood, dyed the sky crimson, and the entire farmhouse courtyard was enveloped in golden afterglow, appearing exceptionally peaceful and serene.
He Qunfang was busy in the kitchen.
She specially slaughtered a free-range chicken.
They also carefully cooked several simple farm-style dishes, just to express the whole family's gratitude to Uncle Zhang.
At the dinner table, everyone sat together.
Liu Changqing raised his glass, his eyes full of respect: "Liu Feng's master and Uncle Zhang are both benefactors to our family. You not only raised Liu Feng to adulthood, but also carefully educated him into a responsible adult. Our whole family will remember this kindness. I toast Brother Zhang!"
Uncle Zhang responded with a smile, clinked glasses with Liu Changqing, and the two drank it all in one gulp.
After a few rounds of drinks, everyone started talking, and Liu Feng shared some interesting stories about his life at school and his daily practice.
After dinner, Ma Wen drove Liu Feng and Uncle Zhang to Xianshan County.
The night was as still as water, and the scenery outside the car window kept receding, but Liu Feng's heart was filled with anticipation for the future.
Upon arriving in the county town, Uncle Zhang and his group were arranged to rest at a hotel.
Liu Feng and Uncle Zhang returned to their room and began an in-depth conversation.
The room was softly lit, and the two sat at the table.
Liu Feng began by discussing his views on the current global economic situation, particularly his analysis of the 1997 Asian financial crisis.
He elaborated on the impact of the crisis on the global economy, as well as the stable growth of the US and European economies.
He then specifically mentioned technology companies such as Microsoft, Intel, and Cisco, which are leading an information revolution, with soaring stock prices and promising prospects.
In my past life, everyone knew about these three tech stocks.
Microsoft holds a dominant position in the operating system and office software markets and is actively expanding into the internet sector.
Intel maintains its technological leadership in the processor market.
Cisco, on the other hand, has risen rapidly in the network equipment market, benefiting from the rapid development of the Internet.
These three companies are all high-growth technology giants.
Uncle Zhang listened to Liu Feng's analysis, his eyes flashing with surprise and approval.
He hadn't expected that Liu Feng, at such a young age, would have such a profound understanding of the world economy.
But when he heard Liu Feng's suggestion to pool funds to buy these tech stocks, he still hesitated.
He was worried that such an investment was too risky, but he didn't want to dampen Liu Feng's enthusiasm.
“Shiyu, if this stock investment fails, you’ll have to listen to me in business matters from now on. I’ll hand the business over to you when you’re older. For now, you should focus on your cultivation,” Uncle Zhang said earnestly.
Liu Feng nodded, indicating his understanding.
But he didn't give up on his idea. Instead, he continued to introduce his other plan to Uncle Zhang—making spicy strips.
"Uncle Zhang, I have an idea that I'd like to discuss with you." After thinking for a moment, Liu Feng said seriously.
"Oh? What ideas do you have now? Tell me about them."
Uncle Zhang raised an eyebrow, feeling somewhat uneasy. After all, Liu Feng's previous proposal to invest in technology stocks had already made him feel that it was too risky.
There was a saying circulating online in the past: "I'm not afraid of the rich second generation indulging in a life of luxury, I'm afraid of the rich second generation proving themselves; I'm not afraid of the rich second generation losing their ambition through play, I'm afraid of the rich second generation having lofty ambitions."
At this moment, Uncle Zhang felt the same way, fearing that Liu Feng might come up with some unrealistic new ideas.
"Uncle Zhang, I want to make a snack called spicy strips. The main ingredient is flour, and it will be spicy and flavorful. I'm sure it will be popular with young people..."
He explained in detail the potential market prospects of spicy strips, and he believed that as long as the taste suited the public's palate, spicy strips would definitely sell well.
In this era, although there are many flavors of snacks on the market, there are very few that are truly spicy and satisfying.
For example, the "spicy seasoning" in Master Kong instant noodles is very popular with children.
When you open a small packet of instant noodle seasoning, several little hands will reach out. Pour a little into each palm and then lick it with your tongue. It's really delicious.
Uncle Zhang listened attentively. Although he had never heard of "spicy strips" before, Liu Feng's description piqued his interest in this snack.
Liu Feng quickly asked for paper and pen, and wrote down the ingredients, flavor, shape, and production process he knew for making spicy strips.
However, Uncle Zhang couldn't help but frown: "Shi Yu, your idea is indeed very novel, but whether people will accept spicy strips as a snack is still unknown."
Liu Feng smiled slightly, having already anticipated Uncle Zhang's concerns: "Uncle Zhang, please believe me. As long as we can develop a spicy snack that best suits the public's taste, it will definitely sell well in the market."
Uncle Zhang was silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed: "Since you're so confident, then this old man will give it a try with you."
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