He could only patiently observe further to see what special skills the man possessed.
Zhang Wenyuan had a special feeling for Wang Tianxiao. Every time he talked to Wang Tianxiao, he felt very comfortable, as if he were talking to an elder or senior.
And that's exactly what happened. Wang Tianxiao did bring him a lot of novel ideas, and after verification, these ideas proved to be quite good.
This proves that what he said is correct and makes a lot of sense.
But he couldn't sense it in other people.
It's hard to define exactly what this feeling is; it's something mysterious and enigmatic.
Therefore, he regarded Wang Tianxiao as a lucky general.
It was a lighthouse specially sent by God to guide him forward.
No matter how shocking or unconventional something is, as long as it comes out of Wang Tianxiao's mouth, he will always be able to find a satisfactory future in it.
It's as if Wang Tianxiao already knew what would happen in the future.
It's terrifying, yet alluring.
Just like now, although he didn't think much of the person in front of him, he maintained the necessary etiquette and patience because he was brought by Wang Tianxiao.
This was to give Wang Tianxiao face; before things were clarified, he was willing to listen to Wang Tianxiao's thoughts.
"Mr. Zhang, Mr. Liu, I'm bringing you two together today, not really for dinner, but to discuss something with you."
"Old Wang, just say what you want to say. Why are you giving me all this preamble?" Zhang Wenyuan said with a smile.
"Yes, Mr. Wang, please just give me your instructions."
"Haha, then I'll tell you."
Wang Tianxiao took a sip of tea before speaking, "I don't know if you usually see news or newspapers mentioning our population growth rate. If not, I can tell you. In the past twenty years, our population has grown very rapidly, unprecedentedly so, and even now, the growth rate has not slowed down significantly..."
"Yes, I've noticed that. There has indeed been a significant increase. For a small place like Qingcheng, this is quite remarkable. Just look at the number of people on the streets and the rate at which schools are being opened; you can see that there are clearly more children now."
"As expected of President Zhang, your summary is spot on, and your observations are quite meticulous," Wang Tianxiao nodded. "The biggest consequence of population growth is the gradual increase in the number of children. So think about it, if these children live for another ten or twenty years, at the latest, won't the adult population of the entire society surge to a level never seen before?"
“That’s right. A generation is roughly in their teens, so in about ten years, this generation will become the backbone and main force of society.” Although Zhang Wenyuan didn’t know what Wang Tianxiao was trying to say, he was quite clear about the issue of population.
What businessperson wouldn't pay attention to foot traffic?
Liu Mang, on the other hand, was completely bewildered, having no idea what Wang Tianxiao's purpose was in saying all this.
What does the population have to do with him, a construction foreman?
He just does his job; people give him projects, he does them, he gets paid, and leaves.
It's that simple.
As for population growth and slowdown, he can't concern himself with that.
But he also knew that Wang Tianxiao must have had a reason for bringing him up, and wouldn't say these things for no reason.
So he listened attentively, trying to keep up with Wang Tianxiao's train of thought.
"Yes, at our previous pace, the next population boom will occur around 2000. Mr. Zhang, you are a businessman, you should know that doing business may seem like an exchange of goods and resources, but in reality, the ultimate deciding factor is consumption."
"Yes, it is consumption. Anything, including services, can be considered a form of consumption. Consumption is simply about finding the target group within a population. If the overall population increases, the purchasing power will naturally increase; it's a matter of rising tides lifting all boats."
"Okay, since we can reach a consensus on this matter, let's move on to the next question. What do you think is the most important thing when the population increases?"
"Is this where I'll be staying?" Liu Mang asked tentatively.
Zhang Wenyuan pondered for a moment, "I think it's not just about housing, but about people's most basic material needs, namely food, clothing, shelter, and transportation."
Wang Tianxiao nodded, very satisfied.
It's so comfortable talking to smart people.
That's exactly why he admires Zhang Wenyuan; despite his sometimes unconventional behavior, he is genuinely very intelligent.
The fact that he became the richest man in Qingcheng even without meeting me speaks volumes.
“That’s right, Mr. Zhang is absolutely right, it’s all about food, clothing, housing and transportation.”
Wang Tianxiao laughed and said, "Let's not talk about anything else for now. Since Liu Mang is here today, let's just talk about the accommodation issue."
"Old Wang, you should talk. We'll just listen. You're talking so fast, I don't even know what you're trying to say anymore."
"Haha, you spoke fast, but it didn't seem that fast. Sorry, I'm just like that. Once I get excited, I can't stop. Let me put it simply."
"No... don't make it too simple. If it's too simple, I won't be able to figure out the relationships."
"Well, let me continue. Think about it, if the population increases, won't every household need a place to live? And many of us live in the countryside now, right? Many families live in a pit-dwelling. When the population increases, won't all these people have to move up from the pit-dwelling?"
"Why can they continue to live in the pit-dwellings?" Liu Mang asked, puzzled.
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