That night, in a private room at the most luxurious hotel in the county town, bursts of laughter and joy could be heard intermittently.
Qin Chuan, Qin Gang, Li Ya, Chen Jinyu, Ye Qingping, and Ye Huai'an were all present.
Two-thirds of the people present had weathered significant storms in their lives, possessing considerable experience and eloquence, which contributed to the harmonious atmosphere of the banquet.
"Brother Qin Chuan, I'll toast you again!"
Ye Huai'an raised his wine glass. "Let's dispense with the pleasantries. Everything is in this drink. From now on, you are a friend of the Ye family. Don't hesitate to ask if you face any difficulties."
"You're too kind, Brother Huai'an!"
Qin Chuan lifted his glass and drained it in one gulp.
Undoubtedly, he was the center of attention that evening, and he had drunk quite a lot. His face was flushed, and he was starting to feel tipsy.
The others had also drunk their fair share, their cheeks ruddy.
"Brother, Second Sister originally asked me to thank Brother Qin Chuan properly. However, I figured that since you are the father and mother official of Yongnan County, you are more suited to look after Brother Qin Chuan. This task will be yours from now on!"
Ye Huai'an suddenly said to Ye Qingping beside him.
"This is naturally my responsibility!"
Ye Qingping smiled heartily and agreed with a nod.
He then turned to Qin Chuan and said, "Qin Chuan, I forgot to ask, what is your line of work?"
Coming from Ye Qingping, the county magistrate, this question carried a clear implication: he genuinely intended to help Qin Chuan. This was incredibly good news for anyone present.
Li Ya and Qin Gang, seated at the table, were filled with excitement. If they could establish a connection with Magistrate Ye Qingping, their future would be secured!
Even Chen Jinyu looked on with envy. No one had expected that Qin Chuan's simple act of saving someone would lead to such significant connections!
"Magistrate Ye!"
Under everyone's watchful gaze, Qin Chuan smiled and said, "I can't quite explain my current work. I'm involved in building houses and renovations, and sometimes I take on other roles for some extra income. You can consider me a speculative businessman!"
It was already 1998, and the government had fully liberalized individual enterprise, so the crime of speculation and profiteering no longer existed. Qin Chuan spoke frankly.
"Building houses and renovations?"
Ye Qingping was clearly a little surprised by this answer. From their earlier conversation, he had gathered that Qin Chuan came from a very ordinary rural family, with three brothers and his parents still alive.
Given such a background, most young people from rural areas would either farm or work odd jobs elsewhere. Furthermore, the real estate market was currently in decline, and few people chose to build houses.
If real estate was not doing well, then renovations would likely not fare much better.
Ye Qingping did not hide his opinion, which could be considered a small test to gauge Qin Chuan's capabilities.
This matter should not be underestimated. If Qin Chuan was truly an ordinary youth incapable of achieving anything, then even with his great kindness to the Ye family, Ye Qingping's assistance would be limited, perhaps amounting to just a sum of money.
"Magistrate, I admit that the current real estate market is indeed not doing well!"
Qin Chuan stated calmly and frankly.
"Since the comprehensive reform of real estate enterprises was fully implemented in '92, it triggered a real estate boom, leading to a period of wild growth. Some coastal regions even saw an increase of up to 150%, creating a real estate bubble!"
"Later, the state recognized this and began to regulate and suppress it in '93, causing the newly booming real estate market to quickly decline, a situation that has persisted until now."
"Currently, almost everyone fears the real estate market like the plague and avoids it. However, in my opinion, this is precisely where the opportunity lies!"
At this point, Ye Huai'an interjected, "Qin Chuan, is what you're saying what people call 'When others fear, I am greedy; when others are greedy, I fear'?"
Qin Chuan grinned slyly. "Something like that. But the reason I chose the real estate industry is also based on my own judgment. I believe that the current sluggishness of our domestic real estate market will soon see a ray of hope!"
"Oh? What do you mean?"
Ye Qingping hadn't expected that a simple test would reveal something extraordinary. The insight and wisdom possessed by this young man from an ordinary rural background far exceeded his expectations.
What he had just said was certainly not something an ordinary rural youth would utter.
At this moment, Qin Chuan also realized that the opportunity for him to truly prosper after his rebirth was before him. If he could seize it, it would greatly aid his future development.
He decided to stop holding back and slowly began to outline the economic situation of China and several key foreign countries in his previous life, drawing comparisons.
Ye Qingping listened in astonishment, and even Ye Huai'an, who had been sitting casually, became serious.
As for Li Ya, Qin Gang, and Chen Jinyu, they were already looking at him with admiration.
The three of them truly enjoyed seeing Qin Chuan like this; he was simply amazing!
Seeing how he could leave the esteemed county magistrate of an entire county momentarily stunned, as if a student listening to a teacher.
"Our country is currently facing significant economic challenges. To achieve rapid development and high economic growth, real estate is absolutely the best option, bar none!"
Qin Chuan delivered his final, decisive statement.
"Real estate involves a vast range of industries. It's like an engine; once it starts, it will drive the entire industrial chain. Transportation, cement, steel, glass, furniture, home appliances, various electronic products, and so on will all be activated!"
"I even think that before long, the state will abolish the welfare housing system to thoroughly stimulate the real estate industry and boost domestic demand!"
After Qin Chuan finished speaking, the private room fell into a profound silence, with everyone taking a long time to recover.
Even County Magistrate Ye Qingping wore a thoughtful expression, indicating that Qin Chuan's words had a substantial basis and were not fabricated.
"So, Qin Chuan, you've said so much. Where are you building houses now?"
Ye Huai'an suddenly asked. It must be said that these brothers from the Ye family were both very shrewd. Even Ye Huai'an, who appeared somewhat frivolous, was not a pushover and wouldn't be easily swayed by just a few words.
"Me... I'm lacking in startup capital, so recently I've just acquired a piece of land in the county town, planning to lay the groundwork in advance!"
Qin Chuan replied.
"You bought a plot of land in the county town? Where?"
Ye Qingping withdrew his thoughts and asked in surprise.
After all, it was his territory, and he naturally cared about it.
"It's the plot in Huangjia Village. I bought about three thousand square meters of land!"
Qin Chuan answered truthfully.
To his surprise, the moment he finished speaking, he noticed that Magistrate Ye Qingping's eyes widened considerably, his expression one of utter shock.
"You... you're that businessman from out of town who bought out the first two rows of houses in Huangjia Village?!"
Ye Qingping, due to his extreme excitement, even stood up from his seat.
"Uh..."
This time, it was Qin Chuan's turn to be surprised, his expression one of bewilderment. "Magistrate, how do you know so much detail?"
Ye Qingping: "..."
How could he not know? It was precisely because of this young man that he had almost lost the investor he had painstakingly invited from out of town. In the end, he had to apologize profusely and treat him to drinks to smooth things over.
He never expected that the instigator of all this trouble was Qin Chuan.