But then I thought: I can't hesitate in this matter, otherwise it will make the matter more complicated. Such a result is not a good thing for either Liu Baobao or me.
I smiled and said: "Today is Xiaoliu's birthday, and I am her friend just like you. It is only appropriate to send flowers like this between friends, roses... Haha! I don't have that qualification. I am a father.
, he is also your eldest brother, so you cannot make such a joke."
Immediately, I gave the flowers in my hand to Liu Baobao's hand and said to her sincerely: "Xiao Liu, happy birthday."
Maybe my sincerity touched everyone, and they all applauded. I noticed that Liu Baobao was a little embarrassed at first, but then she was also a little moved, and then she took the flowers from my hand and couldn't help but say
I thank you.
The waiter poured the wine for us, and I motioned to Liu Baobao to talk. She seemed a little shy at first, but then she became more generous, "I don't have anything to say. I'm very happy today. Every time I'm with you,
I am very happy when I am. As long as I am happy, there is no need to say anything. Come, let’s have a drink together and congratulate me on being one year older.”
One of her friends laughed loudly and said: "You can't grow up anymore, otherwise you will become an old girl."
Liu Baobao was a little "angry" and immediately stared at her, "I hate it! Don't say such things!"
Amid everyone's laughter, we drank together.
I knew last time that Liu Baobao's friends were very heavy drinkers, but the two bottles of wine I asked for at the beginning were not enough at all, so I asked the waiter to bring two more bottles.
One of Liu Baobao's friends started joking at this time, "Baby, is Brother Feng going to treat you today? At first, Brother Feng said you were just friends, but I don't think so?"
The others all laughed and said, "To tell you the truth, what is your relationship?"
Liu Baobao's face was red, and he didn't know how to answer. I hurriedly said: "Xiao Liu and I are really just ordinary friends. Aren't you all my friends now? In this way, if any of you celebrates his birthday in the future,
, I’ll treat you as well. How about it?”
They all said loudly: "Brother Feng, this is what you said! Don't go back on your word in the future!"
I smiled and said, "I promise not to regret it. Moreover, this is my private treat and I will never use public funds for consumption."
They said: "That's unlucky, you are the mayor, treat me, it's such a simple thing."
I immediately said seriously: "You don't know much about me. I have always made a distinction between public and private. Really, maybe you don't believe it, but I have always done this. I have reasonable and legal ways to make money.
I won’t make that mistake.”
They were all stunned. After a while, someone said sincerely: "I can't believe there is such a good official like you now."
At this time, another person said: "I believe what Brother Feng said. Otherwise, how could he be the mayor at such a young age? Since it is Brother Feng's private treat, then we will spend a lot of his money. Brother Feng, you
It won’t hurt, right?”
I laughed and said, "Drink whatever you want. If the food is not enough, you can order whatever you want."
Everyone laughed. Then one person said: "Brother Feng, you really give our baby face. Our baby is a good girl... Hehe!"
Liu Baobao was really furious, "Don't talk nonsense!"
The man joked and said with a smile: "Aren't you a good girl or a bad girl?"
I hurriedly relieved Liu Baobao from the embarrassment, "You are all good girls, none of you are bad girls. Right?"
They laughed again, "Brother Feng can still talk. Brother Feng, do you still want to invite us to the bar tonight?"
I smiled and said, "No problem, as long as you want to go."
They laughed and said, "Go! Why don't you go? We like to do this kind of thing."
I couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Yeah, I did a good thing, but I became a rich man. Isn't this unfair?"
Everyone laughed again. It was only then that Liu Baobao's birthday dinner really reached its climax, and the atmosphere became easy-going and warm.
After finishing the fourth bottle of liquor, I was about to order again, but Liu Baobao said: "That's it. Maybe we can add some more beer."
I smiled and said: "With your drinking capacity, this amount of wine is nothing. Eight people, four bottles, half a catty each. It's okay, as long as everyone is happy."
Someone asked me with a smile: "Mayor Feng, are you really going to invite us to the bar later?"
I smiled and said, "If you want to go, I'll treat you."
Someone asked: "Mayor Feng, are all your leaders rich?"
I immediately laughed, "More than one person has asked me this question.
How should I put it? I think we must first exclude some people who are corrupt and bribery. I won’t talk about these people, but I think they are not the majority after all, because doing such things is risky.
nothing left.
Therefore, even those who accept corruption and bribery are always frightened in their hearts. For most officials, because we have in-depth knowledge of national and local economic policies and economic development trends at all times,
Understand, so when investing, you are more purposeful and sensitive to which industries can make money.
Therefore, it should be easier for officials to make money than ordinary citizens. In the final analysis, this is still a matter of investment awareness."
Liu Baobao asked me: "So, what do you think is the most profitable investment now?"
I smiled and said, "I think it's still real estate investment."
They all asked: "Why? The current housing prices are already too high?"
I shook my head and said: "High, that's just a vertical comparison. Now the housing prices in our Jiangnan Province are only over 6,000. If you look at the housing prices in Beijing, Shanghai and other places, you will know. I think the housing prices in our Jiangnan Province should rise to
About 10,000 is normal. The reason for this is very simple. First, the country now regards real estate as a pillar industry.
No matter how many people criticize the country's policy, one thing is clear, that is, governments at all levels need such industries. Governments at all levels have invested too much and owe a lot of money. How can we solve the problem?
How much money can be paid? The only way is to develop the real estate industry, because only real estate can bring so much fiscal revenue to the government in the short term.
The second is rigid demand. What is rigid demand? Rigid demand is the abbreviation of rigid demand. So what is rigid demand? This is relative to 'elastic demand'. From the literal meaning, rigid demand is a hard and necessary need.
thing.
Therefore, rigid demand is relative to elastic demand, and refers to the demand that is less affected by price in the supply and demand relationship of commodities. These commodities include real estate, talents, etc.
Let me give you another example to help you understand that stocks can rise from one thousand to five thousand points in one year, but it is absolutely impossible for house prices to rise from one thousand to five thousand yuan in one year. This is because the supply and demand relationship of houses is less affected by house prices.
, everyone needs a house, right? You can’t sleep on the street, basically every family has to have a house, right? This is a rigid need, a rigid demand. Things like stocks are not necessary. If you don’t trade in stocks, you won’t lose a piece of meat, right?
Bar?
This is relatively elastic demand.
For another example, most of you here have not bought a house yet, right? But you have considered buying a house as a necessity in the past few years or in this life, right? This is a rigid need. And it is precisely because there is such a huge rigid need.
, so houses will always be in short supply, and it is inevitable that housing prices will continue to rise.”
They said: "It is difficult for us to buy a house. It is basically impossible to invest in this."
I smiled and said: "Even if you don't invest, you have to buy a house early. I have just made it clear."
At this time, Liu Baobao suddenly said: "I think Brother Feng is right. But I think there is another reason why housing prices will rise that Brother Feng didn't mention."
I was very surprised, "Oh? What other reasons are there? Tell me."
She smiled and said: "A big mayor like you is optimistic about real estate. It's strange that housing prices don't rise. Don't you think so?"
I was startled and then laughed.
She was not joking. On the contrary, her words really revealed another key reason for the rise in housing prices in our country: the dependence of major government officials at all levels on real estate. In addition to the real estate industry, it can become a source of financial support at all levels.
In addition to support, officials’ pursuit of political achievements also makes it impossible for the real estate industry to see a downward trend in the short term.
But just based on what Liu Baobao said just now, I already think she is a very smart girl. The future development of such a girl should not be too bad. However, sometimes it is difficult to say something.
Isn’t there a saying that goes, “If you are smart, you will be misled by your cleverness”?
Liu Baobao asked me again: "Brother Feng, tell me again, for people like us who have just started working and have low incomes, what is the best investment now?"
I shook my head and said, "It's hard to say. Anyway, I think if you can afford the down payment, then buy a house first. If you still have more money, then make a down payment for two houses, and sell one in two years.
Some housing prices are very low, so money for decoration, home appliances, and furniture comes out.
If you still have spare money, then invest in stocks. When buying stocks, it is best to invest in the long term. The real estate industry is booming nowadays, so it is best to buy stocks in the building materials category. Of course, you also have to look at the price-to-earnings ratio of each stock.
.
Then there are two stocks, Maotai and Wuliangye, which are also very worthy of investment. Look, today we have consumed four bottles of Wuliangye. How much will the country consume in a year? The profits from this liquor are simply huge profits. As for Maotai stocks,
What's even more amazing is that it is the military's special reception wine, and the stock is very small, and it is a standard blue chip stock. To be honest, I have made a lot of money on this stock, and I continue to hold it now.
Part of it.”
A man present asked: "Maotai? The price of the stock is already very expensive? Do you still dare to buy it?"
I laughed and said: "Look how much the price of Moutai has increased in the past two years? Why has the price of this wine increased so much? Two reasons: low production and high demand. Therefore, the price of this wine is still high.
Will continue to rise, including Wuliangye and other high-end wines. Of course, the stock market is inherently risky, so when investing, you must pay attention to news at the national policy level. For example, this Maotai liquor, if one day the country strictly controls the consumption of public funds
When the time comes, it will be time for its price to fall back, and its stock will fall sharply."
At this point, I found that I was a little cold, and immediately said: "Let's have some more beer. Today is Xiaoliu's birthday. Everyone should drink and be happy. Or let's have the last bottle of white wine? This wine is easy to mix.