Back to 80: My literary life.

Chapter 832 I am just an ordinary writer, why should I join the business circle?
On Fang Minghua's side, the three men were eating and chatting about national affairs, such as this year is the US presidential election year, who will win the election between Bush Jr. and Gore? The Nasdaq stock market has been falling and no one knows when it will end? When will China join the WTO? .
I know all this.

Bush will definitely be elected.

The Nasdaq index fell by almost two-thirds.

How did China join the WTO?

I think it's next year? 2001.

Of course, Fang Minghua wouldn't be stupid enough to show off in front of the two of them.

Haha, I'm just a writer, I listen more and speak less.

"Come, Minghua, try this." Zhang Qing grilled a string of lamb kidneys and handed it to Fang Minghua.

Fang Minghua took it and took a bite.

"Mm, this tastes good."

“Haha, I know you’re from the northwest. Your taste is heavier than mine and Daven’s. I’ll add more cumin and pepper.”

Zhang Qing answered and handed it to Li Li.

"Li Li, try it. It's your favorite among Xijing people."

"Thanks."

Zhang Qing also gave Lei Dawen a skewer of mutton, and took one for himself, and asked casually: "Minghua, do you want to see someone?"

"Who?"

"Chao Xicheng, Chairman of the American Foremost Group."

"Zhao Xicheng?"

Seeing that Fang Minghua didn't know much, Lei Dawen added: "Zhao Xicheng is not only the chairman of the Fumao Group, but also one of the business leaders in the Chinese community in the United States. He has great prestige in the business world."

Fang Minghua asked Zhang Qing, "Did you make a date?"

"No, how can I make my own decision without your consent?" Zhang Qing said with a smile, "But as long as you ask, Zhao Xicheng will definitely see you."

Fang Minghua shook his head after hearing this: "I'm just an ordinary writer. I can't relate to these business leaders. Forget it."

You are just an ordinary writer? !

Apart from Bill Gates, I'm afraid there's no one in the world who can match your wealth!

Even Bill Gates has equity, which is wealth on paper, but you have real cash!

Zhang Qing complained in his heart.

But it is obvious that Fang Minghua is unwilling to have any dealings with the business community.

Zhang Qing was very smart. He stopped talking about it immediately and didn't mention it again.

Lei Dawen listened to the conversation between the two and understood.

Zhang Qing wanted to pull Fang Minghua into the Chinese business community, otherwise he would not have taken the initiative to introduce Zhao Xisheng to him.

But Fang Minghua didn't want to do that. He just wanted to live a leisurely life in the United States and write novels.

The three of them changed the topic. Lei Dawen talked about the group organized by Stanford University professor Yu Rongyifang to restore the reputation of Chinese workers who built the railway. Fang Minghua was very interested in this.

Asked a lot of questions.

Zhang Qing knew that Fang Minghua had written a novel called "The Railroad Spike" about Chinese workers building the Pacific Railroad, which was very controversial in the United States.

However, he was not very interested in this topic. Of course, since the other two men were chatting enthusiastically, he had to join in. The three of them just ate and chatted casually.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, Zhang Qing prepared English afternoon tea, and everyone left after drinking it.

As soon as they got in the car, the daughter who had been playing for most of the day soon fell asleep in Li Li's arms. Fang Minghua was driving while listening to Li Li, who was sitting in the back seat, talking about the conversation between the three women.

"Minghua, Meiling and Lisa all said that I have good skin and look very young. Hey, tell me the truth, is it true?"

Fang Minghua glanced at Li Li through the rearview mirror.

My skin is indeed well maintained, perhaps because it was originally in good condition. But after all, I am almost 40, which is not young anymore.

Silly woman, they are complimenting you.

Fang Minghua understood it like a mirror.

Of course you can't tell the truth to a woman.

"Well, they are right, your skin is indeed very good, just like when I first met you."

"Ah? Really? That's too much, right?"

Li Li couldn't help but touch her cheek, and a happy smile appeared on her face.

Looking at Li Li's childish appearance, Fang Minghua also smiled. Li Li was a little childish, and a little naive compared to Song Tangtang.

But this made him excited.

"Lili, why don't we move to a bigger house? You are a billionaire now." Fang Minghua said while driving.

He's absolutely right.

Last year, Fang Minghua instructed Phillips to clear out most of the stocks in his account. Li Li also sold all of her Amazon stocks. After deducting various taxes and fees, her profit was as high as 1.85 million US dollars!
A true billionaire.

However, Li Li shook her head after hearing what Fang Minghua said: "I think the place where I live now is pretty good, and I'm familiar with the neighbors. I don't want to move away."

"Dad, I don't want to leave either. I want to go to the same kindergarten as Teacher Jim!" Xinxin, my daughter, woke up for some reason and said crisply.

It's that Jim again!

Fortunately, after being educated by Fang Minghua, she no longer talks about marrying Jim all day long.

Since Li Li had no plans to move, Fang Minghua no longer thought about it. It was best if the mother and daughter were happy.

It was early June and Li Li had her vacation.

Unlike the two-semester system commonly used by domestic universities, most universities in California use the quarter system.

The quarter system divides the year's curriculum into four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

通常此类学制的学校每年9月下旬秋季开学至12月上旬放假，1月初冬季开学至3月中旬放假，3月底春季开学至6月初放假，6月底夏季开学至8月底。

Of course, Li Li cannot take such a long break. In late June, she has to participate in the summer camp organized by the school and teach students for a week.

There are still more than twenty days left, and Fang Minghua decided to take Li Li and her daughter out for a trip. Of course, the area around California is boring, so Fang Minghua wants to go to Alaska for a trip.

First take a plane to Anchorage, then rent a car and drive yourself.

Li Li had never been there either, so she immediately started collecting information online and enthusiastically making a travel guide. Just when Fang Minghua's family was getting ready to go on the trip, Phillips called from Los Angeles.

"Boss, can you come to Los Angeles? There is a luxury house for sale here at a low price. It is very cost-effective and has great investment value."

"Why the low price?" Fang Minghua was a little suspicious.

"The owner of the house suffered huge losses from stock speculation and urgently needed to pay off the bank loan, so he had to sell at a low price."

oh.
The stock market has plummeted this year, and news of suicides reported in newspapers, television and the Internet are everywhere. They are no longer news.

"Do you have any information? Send it to my email."

"OK!"

Less than half an hour later, an email was sent to Fang Minghua's mailbox.

Fang Minghua opened the email attachment while drinking tea and looked at it carefully.

What the hell!

This is not a villa, it's just a big manor! There are 15 employees alone!
Looking at the information and photos sent to him, Fang Minghua was somewhat excited.

"Lili, come and take a look."

Fang Minghua went to the next bedroom and called Li Li who was packing her luggage.

"what's up?"

Li Li came to the study.

“Look at this villa.”

"Where exactly is it?" Li Li brushed her hair.

“By the Mandeville Canyon in Brentwood, Los Angeles.”

"Wow, it's so big, 66 acres! You can even grow vegetables and raise bees?" Li Li was surprised when she saw the introduction on the information.

"Yes, look at these pictures again, the lake, the art gallery, the tennis court and the polo field!" Fang Minghua scrolled the mouse with great interest.

"It's only 2000 million US dollars, which is very cheap."

Li Li was also moved when she saw it.

She pointed to one of the pictures of a lake surrounded by lavender.

"Wow Minghua, if I get up early in the morning, walk along the lakeside and read, will my life be like what is described in Walden?"

"Are you excited?"

"Ok!"

"Then let's go and have a look tomorrow."

(End of this chapter)