Only after being reborn did I realize how fascinating the world of the rich is.

After finishing their meal, the group sat on the sofa and chatted for a while. Li Xiaofeng then suggested, "Uncle Jiang, it's getting late, I should head back!"

Xueying, are you coming back to school with me, or are you staying at home and going back another day?

Jiang Xueying glanced at Li Xiaofeng, then at her father, and said helplessly, "I think I'll go back to school. I can hitch a ride with them!"

Seeing that the two were about to leave, President Jiang stopped them, coughed lightly and said, "Xueying, you're already home, why are you still running back to school? It's not too late to go back to school after the weekend!"

As for Xiaofeng, well, whatever, a 10% discount it is. I'm getting old, I don't want to argue with you young people anymore!

Jiang Xueying excitedly hugged her father's arm and said happily, "Thank you, Dad! You're the best to me!"

Having achieved his goal and ended the power struggle, Li Xiaofeng saw no need to engage in a confrontation. So, he smiled slightly and said humbly, "Thank you, Uncle Jiang!"

"Here's a good idea. We have plenty of empty houses. Why don't you stay at my place this weekend? I'll have someone come over to meet with you later! What type of real estate are you looking to buy?"

"I want to buy an office building, or a mixed-use building!"

Mr. Jiang nodded, then kindly reminded him, "Office buildings do offer higher rental returns, but occupancy rates are relatively low. You should think it through!"

"Yes, I've thought this through a long time ago. Residential rental yields are low, and future monthly mortgage payments are high. Besides, I'm more optimistic about office buildings than residential ones."

Our country's economy is developing very rapidly, and we are currently discussing joining the WTO. Even if we don't join this year, it should be around next year.

Once our country joins the WTO, our development will accelerate even further, leading to a significant increase in demand for office buildings and mixed-use commercial/residential buildings.

Mr. Jiang patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Xiaofeng, it's rare to see someone with such insight among young people. You're bold and decisive, and it takes real guts to hoard so many houses at once!"

Li Xiaofeng said with a smile, "There's no other way. For someone like me with no family background, if I want to make money, I have to be more willing to go all out than others!"

These past two days, Li Xiaofeng has been running around looking at houses, choosing apartment types, signing contracts, and applying for loans, keeping himself extremely busy. Jiang Xueying has been by his side the whole time, helping him out.

However, when the two returned to the Jiang family home after a busy day, they found that Cao Jinpeng had also arrived.

Xiaofeng, what are you doing here!

Li Xiaofeng smiled and said, "Oh, Xueying is helping me buy a few houses with Uncle Jiang!"

Then, Li Xiaofeng yawned, stretched, and said to General Manager Jiang, "Uncle Jiang, I'm a little tired today. I'll go upstairs and rest for a bit!"

After saying that, Li Xiaofeng went up to the second floor.

"Dad, I'm a little tired too. I'm going upstairs to rest!"

"Alright, you've all had a long day, go and get some rest!"

Watching the two figures disappear into the stairwell, Cao Jinpeng stared in disbelief, pointing at them and asking incoherently, "What...what exactly...what is going on?"

"Oh, don't misunderstand, it's just like Xiaofeng said. He bought several houses from me, and the process was quite busy with a lot of paperwork, so I let him stay at my house for a couple of days!"

“That Xueying…”

"Xueying was just with him to handle the formalities. Don't worry about it, there's nothing between them!"

Cao Jinpeng was somewhat depressed and sat there without saying a word.

"Dapeng, what's been going on between you and Xueying lately? It seems like you two haven't been seeing each other much. I know you want to start your own business, and your uncle supports you in doing so."

However, a truly successful person, besides being busy with their career, also needs to know how to balance family life. I've watched you and Xueying grow up, and I sincerely hope that you two can eventually be together.

"Uncle Jiang, I know. There's nothing between Xueying and me. We just had a little argument a while ago, but it's all fine now."

"Dapeng, your uncle has been through this. I know that even the best relationships need nurturing. When you have free time, go shopping or watch movies with Xueying. Don't let your relationship fade away!"

"I know, Uncle Jiang, don't worry. Once I'm done with this busy period, I'll go on a date with Xueying and go shopping!"

President Jiang nodded, then frowned again and asked Cao Jinpeng in a calm tone, "Dapeng, I've heard some bad rumors about you these days!"

Of course, I don't believe these rumors. I've watched you grow up since you were little, and I know you best. But if there are rumors, there must be a reason. You must be more cautious and thorough in your actions from now on!

Cao Jinpeng was a little embarrassed, then said indignantly, "Uncle Jiang, you may not know, it must be because I recently started a business, which blocked some people's path to wealth. Some people are jealous and are talking badly about me behind my back."

Uncle Jiang, I know you're a good person, but some people may not have good intentions. You're very busy and have a high status; there's no need for you to personally receive everyone!

As he spoke, he glanced at the second floor with some reluctance.

"What, you mean Li Xiaofeng is spreading rumors about you behind your back?"

Cao Jinpeng felt a little guilty, but he still forced himself to say, "Uncle Jiang, I have no evidence, but I haven't offended anyone recently. After thinking about it, I think I've offended him!"

Actually, I didn't mean to steal his business. You don't know, it's just that he went too far. Several of us in my dorm helped him get business, and he only gave us five percent—not even enough to fill a tooth gap!

"Did you discuss several points with him beforehand?"

"He did say that, but we're all brothers, and he only gave us such a small share. That's too much!"

Mr. Jiang smiled and nodded.

He was a seasoned veteran. Cao Jinpeng's words seemed plausible, but in his eyes, they were full of loopholes.

Li Xiaofeng was a person with no family background. Even if he had some money, he didn't have the ability to publicize Cao Jinpeng's matter so widely.

In addition, President Jiang is no novice. Sometimes he inevitably has to deal with some people from the underworld. He is also aware of the Cao family's background. According to his judgment, those rumors are likely true.

However, for someone like Mr. Jiang, the perspective on things is different.

At his level, he considers not so much family matters or romantic relationships, but rather tangible benefits.

In his eyes, Cao Jinpeng was just like a child who had grown up a bit and wanted to play outside. It was no big deal. His relationship with the Cao family was more important!