Bi Tielin was afraid of dampening his nephew's enthusiasm, so he and Bi Cheng walked in front and behind, while teaching him:
"Dapeng also learned little by little. Like me, he didn't have much education, so he could only learn a wide variety of things, whatever he could get his hands on.
You have a good foundation and a broad vision as a scholar, but what you lack is social practice.
Remember this, Dacheng, as a man, you should learn more, see more, walk more, and do more.
For example, if you pass by a place by bus, regardless of whether you can use it in the future, you have to chat with the locals more.
Ask about prices, local specialties, what sells well, what's expensive, what's worthless, and where things are produced.
Keep these in mind and make a comparison. You may need them someday. Develop a mindset that will naturally attract money.
Bi Cheng now sincerely admires his uncle, especially after following Bi Tielin these days, he found that his uncle was far better than him whether in managing people or doing work.
My uncle is the kind of person who dares to pack up and travel far away, yet still returns home in glory. The journey itself was incredibly difficult, just like farming, and managing so many people was exhausting. He knew all the work, and he must have shed a lot of sweat, but he never complained or felt any pain.
Bi Cheng knew that he was a bit conservative like his father, unlike his uncle. So this time he was just trying to build up his courage and get more social experience.
"Uncle, whoever you invite to dinner in the city, take me with you. Let me see how you talk to people. My sister always says that I can't understand human nature."
"You're still young and haven't fallen down many times. It would be good if you could meet more people of all kinds."
When Bi Tielin said this, he suddenly remembered that his eldest nephew spent three hundred yuan to buy leather shoes for his so-called girlfriend last year. He didn't ask about it afterwards.
After thinking about it, he decided not to ask any more questions. Sometimes, he had to rely on his own understanding to take care of the children. He pointed to the rows of workshops and said:
"These guys, the small bosses earn thirty a day, the squad leaders earn twenty-five. The average absenteeism pays between fifteen and twenty. The average working time is fourteen to fifteen hours a day." At this point, Bi Tielin burst out laughing.
"After you've worked for a few days, I'll pay you the same."
"Uncle, please stop kidding me. What do you want money for? I want money."
As the two walked and talked, they could already see the scene of people busily rubbing coal onto the cart.
Bi Tielin then instructed, "Stay here for a few more days to learn about the situation. I'm not asking you to dig coal, I'm asking you to learn management. Our Northeast is a treasure land. Don't forget, I'm from the Northeast. I have to go back. I hope to hand this business over to you."
Bi Cheng was stunned.
"After you've learned all this, go spend a few days at the Geological Bureau. I'll find someone knowledgeable to guide you. You don't have to become a police officer just because you graduate from university. Next semester, I'll send you to study bridge construction. At the very least, you need to learn how to read blueprints. You'll need to learn how to use them later."
Bi Cheng was really surprised: "But my mother looks forward to seeing me wearing a police uniform every day."
"Huh, I still feel nauseous when I see that outfit.
We have too many businesses, and they are getting more and more complicated. There are too few people we can trust.
Look at it now, everything is changing quietly. How much did a bar of soap cost before and how much does it cost now? In fact, all the necessities in your life are increasing in price little by little. Have you seen the police’s salary increase?
There are many definitions of success. You're past the age of dreaming and idealizing; you need to pursue the most practical financial freedom. And our family's current situation doesn't allow you to make small choices."
Bi Cheng was puzzled: "My sister is ready? She said that she would just do the internship to get by and start earning money after the baby is born. She also asked me to persuade her when the time comes that she won't have a stable job after graduation."
"Don't worry about your sister. She's busy too. After she gives birth? Wishful thinking. If things go well for us, I'll have to use her in the near future. Okay, that's it."
Bi Tielin was honest, he just wanted to let Liang Xiaoxiao sit idle and grow fat. Everyone else had to get moving.
Another thing is, if Bi Cheng is a person with high emotional intelligence, then he can try to make a living from that. He is an official and a businessman, and there is a cadre in his family, but... it's not that he looks down on his nephew, but he just can't handle it.
The Bi family can no longer do things in a scattered manner. If they want to do something, they must do it in a decisive way.
…
It is not only Bi Tielin but also Chu Yifeng who wants to make a fortune by taking advantage of the wave of reform.
Chu Yifeng has been pulling Liu Dapeng to study together in the past two days, and Liu Dapeng's eyes are red and excited every day.
The news was provided by Liu Dapeng accidentally, who told it to Chu Yifeng as a joke.
It is said that a businessman who had worked with him before ran away and no longer cooperated with him. He was squatting in a remote corner of the north. Nominally, he went to his second hometown in the countryside to feel the dirt and rocks there and give back to his fellow villagers. In fact, he was said to have contracted a small mine.
Liu Dapeng also complained about the businessman's high moral character and even cursed a little while learning this.
Chu Yifeng narrowed his eyes when he heard this, and asked about the address. He started looking through the information that night and spent half the night there, excited by his own guess.
Chu Yifeng told Liu Dapeng, "Give him a word of advice. We can rationalize what he digs up. It'll probably take at least three to two years for the government to establish a gold mining site after they discover the gold. During those two to three years, we'll take care of his processing and sales."
Liu Dapeng waved his hand arrogantly and said, "If you dig it out, you have to give it to us!"
"No need to threaten. Just tell him that cooperation will come later. Once the situation is right and the documents are in place, we can open a gold shop and cooperate long-term. If it doesn't work out domestically, we can go abroad. You have to take a long-term view."
When Chu Yifeng confirmed the news, he found out that the man had really leased the land under other names, but was actually secretly developing a gold mine. It was also the old man in the countryside who provided the information. If he were to dig for gold every day, he would pat Liu Dapeng on the shoulder with confidence and praise the many people like Bi Tielin and this person in the 1980s: "They are all talented!"
Chu Yifeng was very determined in both aspects. Not only did he discuss this with Liu Dapeng, he also spread the news to his younger brothers to go out and look for houses.
More than twenty people ran around, and the mansion was purchased in just a day and a half. He bought it to open the private club that Bi Yue had mentioned in his letter.
This private club, which is not open to the public and only has connections with officials and businessmen, is currently under construction in full swing.
After Chu Yifeng, who was concentrating on his work, finished his work and was about to report to the Kyoto Military Region, he felt that he was still too idle, otherwise how could he stand at the door of the Bi family.
"Dad, how is her health these days?"
Bi Tiegang replied honestly, "It should be fine, right? Danier and her mother have returned to their hometown."
Chu Yifeng's expression changed instantly: "What are the conditions like in the countryside? Can she be quiet? She's walking with one foot deep and one foot shallow, and the ground is uneven."
Bi Tiegang quickly comforted him: "Yifeng, it's not that weird."
At this time, Bi Yue was holding a small piece of grass in her mouth. She looked up at the blue sky and said, "The scenery here is unique."
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