Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 410 The Foolish Filial Man’s Wife 25_1

Chapter 410: Chapter 410 The Foolish Filial Man’s Wife 25_1

Zhao Wenjin was inside the house, looking through the window, she saw Liao Kai say something to Feng Lili, and then someone seemed off.

It felt like heartbreak. Had Liao Kai told her some unhappy things? Otherwise, it wouldn’t be such a great shock.

What did he say? "I briefed you on the fact that the will has already been written and notarized."

"Probably she thinks the house is completely out of her hands now, and she is quite heartbroken," Liao Kai actually wasn’t feeling very good either.

Zhang Zhaodi wanted Zhao Wenjin’s estate, Liao Xuan had such thoughts, and now Feng Lili had taken direct action, leaving Liao Kai feeling quite helpless.

One by one, they were not thinking of working hard to earn their own money. Liao Kai had wanted to persuade Feng Lili a bit. Even if her family was outstanding, wasn’t it better to make her own life better?

But then he thought it over and decided to let it be. Who didn’t know that Feng Lili was very astute, but became completely muddle-headed when it came to the Feng family, as if she had no brain at all.

Even Liao Jun hadn’t stepped in to meddle, so why should he? Better to save his own little bit of money.

The will was already brought up? Zhao Wenjin really hadn’t expected Liao Kai to be so indiscreet.

Upon further reflection, she felt relieved; it was better to clear things up earlier to prevent people from harboring all sorts of desires.

Liao Kai continued to cook in the kitchen. Eating was an important affair, not to be taken lightly.

After dinner, Zhao Wenjin still had to paint and read for a while, and as for Liao Jiayu, she had homework and revisions too.

By evening, the mother and daughter were kept very busy, which somewhat discomfited Liao Kai, who was accustomed to leisurely reading a book or the newspaper.

He had always thought that this was all his life would amount to, and that there was no need to fight or strive for more.

But now he saw a glimmer of hope, and then there was Zhao Wenjin, who despite having so much property, was still striving to make money.

He, with nothing to his name, and no roof over his head, just knew how to idle away his days; wasn’t he being a bit too overbearing and arrogant?

"Do you think I should learn something?" Liao Kai wasn’t sure whom he was asking.

His colleagues at work, perhaps, who usually got along well with him. But Liao Kai wasn’t some naïve young chap unaware of workplace dynamics. He knew to be cautious about what he said, lest the leaders find out.

If he wanted to actively strive for improvement, of course, he had to think it through on his own without mentioning it to his colleagues.

Once it got out, who knows what it would turn into. If he succeeded, it would be fine, but if not, he would surely become the topic of ridicule.

Liao Kai actually wanted to advance? Considering this, Zhao Wenjin thought for a bit, "I don’t know what interests you, or what areas you want to improve in."

"Are you thinking of learning something technical or managerial?" Zhao Wenjin felt it was better to ask clearly.

Technical? "At my age, learning something technical could be difficult, right?"

Liao Kai was thinking of technical skills like electricity and hadn’t considered any broader technology.

"You could learn finance, but forget it, better not to. You might end up calculating with me."

"You could learn about engineering construction or become a cost engineer," she suggested.

"Engineering construction?" Liao Kai pondered, "Is that related to building houses?"

"Well, it’s not about going to a construction company. I think they should have that over there." A large company with tens of thousands of employees would definitely have such professionals.

"You’re talking about the state-run construction company. Whether they make money or lose money, do you think they care?"

Why do state-owned companies perform poorly? It’s often because the management rarely pays attention to cost of materials; they only focus on production capacity. As for whether they can make a profit, many units now don’t take that seriously.

"But private construction companies, they do the calculations, otherwise how could they make money?"

Zhao Wenjin’s eyes lit up at the mention of real estate companies. If Liao Kai could get a job at a real estate company, wouldn’t she be able to secure an internal price when buying a house?

A surefire way to make money, Zhao Wenjin spent the following time urging Liao Kai to get certified in building-related expertise.

Liao Kai wasn’t foolish. Seeing Zhao Wenjin incessantly pushing him towards this professional field, he asked, "Do you see potential in this industry?"

If they weren’t husband and wife, perhaps Zhao Wenjin would have taken advantage of him, but since they were married, if he prospered, she too could find some ease.

"Of course, I see potential. The place you work is a major unit too. Since you started working, how many times have you been allocated a house?"

"Three times," Liao Kai remembered clearly. "There’s been no wind of housing allocations in recent years."

Lack of news about housing allocations is only to be expected. Liao Kai’s workplace would become a private enterprise in the coming years, further reducing the likelihood of housing allocations.

"Now there are more foreign companies and private enterprises, especially since foreign companies offer high salaries and good benefits, many people want to buy houses."

"But there are only so many apartment buildings, and while there are single-story houses, how many are for rent? Plus, many lack complete sanitation facilities."

Sometimes the problem isn’t about money; it’s about issues like sewage disposal.

The Liao Family was able to build a private bathroom only because the neighbour underwent a major renovation, which they were able to piggyback on.

"The wealthy want to buy apartments, but even with the money in hand, they can’t find houses to buy."

"You’re a businesswoman, would you miss out on such a great opportunity?" Local construction companies might not recognize this, but real estate companies from other regions will see it clearly.

"In The South, there are already real estate companies independently developing and selling houses. It hasn’t started here in the north, but I guess it won’t be long."

In Capital City, with its many influential people and far-sighted individuals taking a trip down south, how could they miss such a money-making opportunity upon discovery?

"At that time, they will definitely need talent. If you get your professional certification and then study a bit more, won’t you become a true expert?"

In later years, weren’t many experts packaged this way, then appearing in interviews and the like?

Could he also become an expert? Liao Kai was truly astonished by the grand vision Zhao Wenjin had painted for him.

"I’m just a novice, how could I be considered an expert?" In Liao Kai’s mind, a true expert must possess a broad range of knowledge.

Was he going to con people with just a few books he had read?

"That’s why you should read more books and spend more time on the construction site." Reading more books was beneficial as it would at least enable him to learn something and develop his brain.

Spending a lot of time on construction sites was bound to be exhausting. With every day so busy, would he have time to deal with those problems at the Liao Family’s house?

As long as Liao Kai wasn’t involved, the Liao Family wouldn’t be able to use his hands to force her out into the open.

"Didn’t you mention that it’s difficult for you to get promoted?" That’s just how it is in state-owned units. Unless one has strong abilities, it’s all about connections.

Liao Kai had no connections and limited abilities; trying to get promoted was truly as hard as reaching the heavens. His only advantage was completing tasks assigned by a superior.

After his previous workplace’s transformation, many were laid off, but Liao Kai kept working there until retirement, and that was it.

Since he was someone who could conscientiously complete work and had decent mathematical abilities, Zhao Wenjin sincerely believed he would be well-suited to work in construction cost estimation.