Since the last robbery incident, Jiang Tao's mind had been troubled by thoughts of "safety" and "long-term stability." Although Ma Guoqiang had been imprisoned and the Red Star Repair Department had vanished, who could guarantee that a new "Ma Guoqiang" or other troubles wouldn't arise in the future?
His Jiang Hai Electronic Service Co., Ltd. now appeared to be a leader in the local industry, thriving with a steady flow of business. However, he knew that a significant part of this success was built on his secret "Ability," which remained unknown to others. What if one day his Ability disappeared? Or what if he overused it and ran into problems? Moreover, as technology advanced, what if his skills in repair and refurbishment became obsolete?
"Without long-term planning, there will surely be immediate worries," Jiang Tao reminded himself more than once while watching his wife and children sleep peacefully at night.
Relying solely on repair, refurbishment, and wholesale parts was still too fragile a foundation. He needed to establish a more solid, diversified safety net for himself and his family—one that could withstand risks.
This idea of "preparing for a rainy day" became increasingly urgent as 1989 approached. He sensed that the "wind" was shifting again.
Both official newspapers and broadcasts, as well as information he gathered through various connections, conveyed a clear message: the country's determination to deepen reforms and expand openness was unprecedented.
In the news, terms like "Commodity Economy," "Market Regulation," and "revitalizing enterprises" were appearing with increasing frequency; reports about the rapid development of economic zones like Shenzhen and Zhuhai, attracting foreign investment and encouraging private enterprises, filled the papers. Even in his own city, various meetings on "liberating thoughts" and "attracting investment" were being held frequently, planning new development zones and discussing old city renovation schemes.
Terms like "Individual Business Owner" and "Private Business Owner," which once carried connotations of speculation and opportunism, were now being replaced by titles such as "Advanced Producers" and "Reform Pioneers."
A strong "Policy Tailwind" was clearly blowing, and it was growing stronger!
That evening, Jiang Tao saw a news report about a southern city conducting a pilot program for State-Owned Land Use Rights Paid Transfer. His heart stirred, and he immediately sought out Lin Wei, who was knitting under the lamp for their children.
"Weiwei, come look at this," he called.
Lin Wei set down her knitting needles and leaned over to see the blurry images on the television screen along with the reporter's excited commentary.
"Land Use Rights transfer? What does that mean?" Lin Wei asked, puzzled.
"It means that land previously owned by the state may now allow individuals or companies to purchase usage rights for a certain period. They can build houses or factories on it!" Jiang Tao explained, his eyes sparkling with excitement. "Although it's just a pilot program in the south for now, once this door opens, it will eventually be implemented nationwide! Just think about what that means!"
Lin Wei, sharp-witted as ever, quickly grasped its significance: "It means... land and property will become increasingly valuable?"
"Exactly!" Jiang Tao affirmed with a nod. "It's worth much more than our hard work repairing appliances or dealing with parts! Plus, this is tangible assets—something real you can see and touch—not like business ventures that can yield profits or losses with high risks. Haven't we always wanted to buy some properties to hold onto? I think... we can't wait any longer! We must act quickly!"
His previous experience with robbery had made him acutely aware of the fragility of cash flow and reliance on a single industry. To him, investing in real estate seemed like the most prudent strategy for preparing for future uncertainties in this changing era.
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