A group of people looked at the young man. They had actually noticed him a long time ago, but they didn't know his origins. The host didn't introduce him, and they didn't ask any questions.
Today, not only the friends of Jiang Hongshao's parents were invited, but also Jiang Hongshao's classmates and friends. Luo Wei and the others knew that Shu Jiexi's father was the director of the Urban Construction Bureau, Su Hongdou was the daughter of the director of the Provincial Academy of Painting and Calligraphy, and Ma Ke was the granddaughter of the deputy director of the National People's Congress. Just now, Gao Xiuxian also kindly asked about the health of Ma Ke's grandfather... In other words, Cheng Ran was unfamiliar with him.
But I think he probably belongs to the same circle as Luo Wei and the others. But now they have a higher opinion of Cheng Ran. Who knows, when he talks about his past, he might be a shocking figure. Maybe he is at the level of Jiang Yueqin, a provincial leader.
People of Jiang Hongshao's parents' generation who were present also went to college. Looking back, high school was very difficult then. But once they got into college, especially in colleges in big cities, the environment was completely different from high school. In addition to studying hard, everyone saw that those classmates from higher-class and better-off families had a lot of fun and food to eat, and were generally more outstanding than children from ordinary and rural families. They were better at speaking and dared to speak, were full of vigor and youth, commented on various events, and argued with their peers with confidence.
Times are different now. If high school students back then were still ignorant, today's high school students have been exposed to much more than they were back then, and perhaps have reached the same atmosphere and level as they did in college. So when such a young man came out with his remarks, in this special environment, no one looked down on him, and even raised their assumptions about his background a lot. Perhaps he must have come from a wealthy or noble family to have such insight and an invisible courage.
Therefore, even though Yuan Hui's face was very stiff now, it was not good for her to reveal too much.
But this statement is too exaggerated, it seems like it is deliberately sensational.
Now everyone outside knows that the Internet in the United States is booming, and the heat wave can singe one's eyebrows across the Pacific Ocean. Who would believe you if you made such a sudden assertion
Just now, Wei Zhonghong, who looked rough and rough while holding a wine glass, suddenly spoke up, "In my opinion, it can't be possible... I read in the newspaper some time ago that the US economy is in the longest expansion period in history, and the unemployment rate has reached the lowest level in history. In addition, the bank interest rate is only about 4%, and inflation is almost unchanged. The emergence of computers has indeed improved our work efficiency, and the Internet is also taking this opportunity to improve the work efficiency of all walks of life. Why can't a revolution break out in this regard?"
Gao Lin was stunned for a moment, his face slightly red. When he was talking just now, Wei Weiqing's father, who seemed not to understand but agreed with him, did not take it seriously. After all, young people look at their elders and think that they are out of date. Who knew that Wei Zhonghong's words were so detailed and detailed, and even directly deconstructed the hardware foundation of the Internet, which is currently popular.
He usually only talked about general things with his classmates in college. He couldn't refute Cheng Ran's words just now from a logical level. At most, he could talk about the current situation he knew about. As a result, Wei Zhonghong got to the point right away and suppressed Cheng Ran's predictive conclusion with more detailed facts and reasons.
Cheng Ran looked at Wei Zhonghong, who looked like he was testing him, and responded, "Uncle, you are right. Low unemployment, low interest rates, increased capital mobility, and access to emerging economies represented by the Internet... It seems that all of this is good. However, the stock market frenzy is not supported by basic economic indicators, such as GDP and profits, which are not as high as the three-fold growth shown by the US stock market. Why is this? I agree with you that the Internet will bring about a revolution. But at this time, are those companies that people are vying to pursue on the Internet really worth the frenzy? I'm afraid not."
"In fact, even Americans themselves don't believe it. In 1996, Alan Greenspan, chairman of the Federal Reserve, first proposed the term 'irrational prosperity'. It's just that venture capitalists, banks, and commentators are all chasing this wave, and no one wants to wake up. But the Federal Reserve has already started to raise interest rates and has entered a rate hike cycle. Companies with reduced profits will also cut advertising investment. What will happen to Internet companies that rely too much on online advertising as their main source of income? They will not make money, their capital will not be rewarded, and companies will not be able to raise funds. Cash flow will dry up, and a wave of bankruptcies will occur. Then there is the biggest problem. People are actually skeptical, but they still follow authority. But what if an authoritative or popular Internet company suddenly collapses overnight? That's when the bubble bursts."
Cheng Ran smiled and said, "Of course, I'm just saying that, it doesn't mean this will really happen."
Wei Zhonghong, Luo Kang and Gao Xiuxian looked at each other and nodded.
Luo Kang said, "Oh, that's a good point. I've actually felt that a long time ago. Blindly chasing after something overheated is not a good thing! Everyone is blowing a bubble, and everyone knows that it will collapse one day, but greed and luck are always inseparable!"
Gao Xiuxian looked at Cheng Ran and said, "Little brother, you know so much. Your last name is Cheng. Could your father be Director Cheng of the Political Research Office?"
In fact, he just casually mentioned someone he knew. He was not really looking for coincidence. His real purpose was to find out about Cheng Ran's family background.
Cheng Ran said, "My father is Cheng Feiyang from Fulong Company."
"Cheng Feiyang... Wow... You are his son!" Luo Kang, who seemed to be the most talkative, spoke up immediately, and even sat up straight, looking at the young man in front of him carefully, "Your father's Fulong Company is very powerful... Like father, like son!"
Several people looked at each other in surprise. They didn't expect to meet the real person who has been in the limelight recently.
The female family members of these men who were present all looked at Cheng Ran. Of course, they were more observing and gazing at him as if they were hearing rumors.
The Lei Wei incident is now a hot topic in Chengdu. In addition, Wang Ligang of Beituo has also been arrested. Some people have long been digging into the grudges between Wang Ligang and Fulong Company that were connected with Lei Wei. Moreover, because of Cheng Feiyang's series of tough responses to Lei Wei, Lei Wei's demise in the end has become legendary.
Some people even said that Mr. Cheng, who was able to jump down from the second floor to catch the armed gangster, was extraordinary. With this courage, the future development of Fulong led by him is limitless.
Of course, matters involving Lei Wei are still a sensitive topic and are not suitable to be discussed at a gathering at Jiang Hongshao's house, but it can be seen that everyone suddenly felt that Cheng Ran's behavior was natural and "so that's it."
As for Luo Qin, Gao Lin, and Wei Weiqing, the three young men who should have been the most prominent at the table, their limelight was stolen. However, the three of them did not have any hostility towards Cheng Ran. Instead, they looked at him with curious eyes.
They all studied in other places, and two of them went abroad. When they came back for the New Year, they heard their family, relatives, and even classmates and friends talking about the things at gatherings. The protagonist's son was so close to them. I'm afraid that after today, they will have something to talk about with their friends and classmates when they go back.
Judging from the performance of his son, Cheng Feiyang is indeed worthy of his reputation.
Seeing the changes in the expressions of Luo Qin and Gao Lin, and even Luo Qin chatting up Cheng Ran as if he was trying to make friends with him, Luo Wei, Shu Jiexi, Ma Ke and Su Hongdou all chuckled in their hearts. The last time they showed such a look was when Cheng Ran was confronting the expert Sun Xiao in the classroom...
In comparison, Luo Qin, Gao Lin and the others fell behind for the first time...
Chen Huiyan smiled and leaned close to Jiang Yueqin's ear, whispering, "It seems that your wishful thinking did not work..."
Jiang Yueqin turned her head and looked at Cheng Ran, who had aroused everyone's enthusiasm. Her eyes narrowed and her smile was unfathomable.