Chapter 627 - 618: Ding Qiang Seeks to Start a Business (Part 2)

Chapter 627: Chapter 618: Ding Qiang Seeks to Start a Business (Part 2)

This statement really struck Wang Xing’s weak spot.

Friends can naturally help each other out, but when working together in a hierarchical setting, it feels like there’s a barrier.

In the short term, it’s fine, but over a long period, even if Su Qing doesn’t say anything, those being helped will experience some internal changes.

Eventually, it’s highly unlikely to return to the relationship they once had, even though Wang Xing is currently working at Su Qing’s girlfriend’s company.

If it weren’t for Su Qing’s connections, how could he have established himself in the company so quickly?

Let alone other things, when discussing business, he can clearly feel that his resources are a bit simpler, and he faces fewer obstacles.

If there weren’t people to help him, how could this be possible?

Wang Xing has been clingy, but he’s not stupid; otherwise, he wouldn’t still be considering taking the civil service exam.

In simple terms, Su Qing’s side is good, and hanging with his brother brings a lot of benefits, but thinking long-term, distance is inevitable.

Wang Xing has thought about this; although he didn’t become friends with Su Qing because he is wealthy now, he has indeed gained many benefits from Su Qing.

Whether it’s the 20,000 he initially invested or the subsequent job, these are the most obvious benefits. He even managed to make a few tens of thousands when the stock market fluctuated later.

Didn’t you see he has a car now? Although it’s a secondhand one, costing only fifty to sixty thousand, compare it to others: how many can afford such a car a year after graduation without family help?

If he now had another job, like passing the civil service exam, it would be different when good things come to Su Qing, and they join in.

Simply put, brother, if you benefit, think of me, I’m grateful; but if you don’t, I have my own career, I won’t starve, and regardless of your wealth, it doesn’t concern me.

But now he’s working in Su Qing’s girlfriend’s company, that’s different; he’s living off others, and while his brothers aren’t so troublesome, in front of troublesome ones, how can you be tough while relying on others?

"It’s true. The job at Qingzi’s girlfriend’s company is temporary. To be honest, I want to take the civil service exam, but this year’s provincial exam requires waiting a while. I just need something to keep me occupied; I can’t let myself idle, right?

Besides, although it’s President Shen’s company, if Su Qing and his girlfriend get married, it’s the same as if it were Su Qing’s company. If they break up, I have no reason to stay," Wang Xing nodded, agreeing with Ding Qiang’s statement.

Hearing this, Ding Qiang took a deep breath, "You’re still doing better than me. At least you have a clear goal. I don’t even have a clear goal, trying to find something to do, but I realized I’m not skilled in anything and don’t know what path to take."

Actually, Su Qing had thought about this issue, thinking if he had good opportunities, he’d benefit those around him, especially considering he recently wanted to open a film investment company in the capital.

The company doesn’t need to be large, just a studio will do, but he needs someone trustworthy to oversee it.

He initially thought about having Wang Xing or Ding Qiang do it; as for lacking experience, it didn’t matter since he would eventually go over everything himself. They would just need to hand things over, and with Tang Nan’s help over there, it should be fine.

Don’t underestimate such a handover job. Even before it happens, Su Qing can foresee directors trying to cozy up; after all, who doesn’t hope their script will be noticed and invested in? It’s a lucrative position.

But Wang Xing always wanted to take the civil service exam, and Ding Qiang said he wanted to return to his hometown and not go out, so he couldn’t move to the capital.

Thus, he had to give up on it, leaving Shen Yi to make the decision.

"Don’t you have any ideas at all? I’m talking about ideas, not goals. If you have an idea, we can discuss it and see if it’s feasible. If difficulties arise, we can consult Su Qing; even if we don’t need his help, we can have him give some advice," Wang Xing suggested.

If they want to do something, having difficulties means they can ask Su Qing for help, rather than waiting for arrangements, which are two different concepts.

The former involves relying entirely on friendships, while the latter involves taking some risks yourself. As for helping each other out, whether it works out is mainly up to oneself.

Upon hearing this, Ding Qiang remained silent for a while before speaking, "To be honest, I do have a bit of an idea, but I’m unsure."

"What idea?"

"Entrepreneurship!"

"Entrepreneurship?"

Ding Qiang nodded, "Since experiencing my dad’s incident, I realized that one must not lack money. As long as we earn more, regardless of the job, as long as it’s legal, no matter how tough or tiring, I want to try. Getting Su Qing to arrange a job is no problem; if we just tap connections, we might even secure a public sector position. But... that feeling of barely surviving is awful. As long as the family is safe, it’s okay; once there’s an emergency, having no money to deal with it is devastating, so I want to start a business."

Listening to Ding Qiang, Wang Xing’s jaw dropped, and it took him a long time to speak, "Entrepreneurship requires capital. Do you plan to..."

Ding Qiang nodded. His father received 2 million in death compensation; after deducting medical bills and family debts, there’s about 1.6 million left.

Without considering Su Qing’s last sum, the family’s debt totaled just over 100,000, since they had some savings over the years, plus the contractor paid 150,000.

The reason relatives behaved that way was mainly because they believed everything was helpless, and any amount of money was in vain. Besides, even among relatives, being able to gather 100,000 is quite commendable.

As for the money Wang Xing and Qin Wei gave, Ding Qiang hardly used it and returned it, so it’s not counted in.

He intends to use part of this money to start something, though he fears losses, as it is money exchanged for his father’s life.

This is how it is for poor kids; perhaps they lack excellent educational resources growing up, but the real gap in ability comes from vision and the cost of making mistakes.

The so-called vision, of course, is built with money. The simplest example is what they’ve experienced and seen, which essentially means money.

As for the cost of making mistakes, it’s the same. Wealthy kids face no problem failing three to five times in a startup, and even if they fail, they gain capabilities.

But for ordinary kids? Failing once might set the family back for years, with no chances for a second startup.

Could they manage starting a family while young with tens or hundreds of thousands in debt?

These are the dilemmas Wang Xing struggles with the most now.

It’s impossible to earn big money by working for someone else; while he has capital, he’s scared of losing it.

After thinking for a long time, Wang Xing finally asked, "Which area are you thinking of?"

"Construction!"

"Contractor?"

"No, construction materials. My dad worked in this area for years, and he knows people in this field. I’ve been thinking about this recently, although I’m uncertain, and I don’t know the profits involved. Fortunately, with Su Qing’s connections, I met a guy recently who does construction projects. I’m consulting with him. If it works out, I want to take a chance. I calculated the family’s money; I can contribute 400,000 at most, and my mom won’t approve of more. Even for this, I need Su Qing as a guarantor."

Ding Qiang spoke calmly, but his eyes seemed to blaze with fire.

After this incident, he finally understood that having no money isn’t an option. He can’t let his parents grow old while he, as their son, can’t even afford hospital bills, right?

To make big money, he can’t rely on working for others.

"How about this, I’ll invest 100,000 in shares; even if it’s a loss, I’ll accept it. What do you think?" Wang Xing suggested, gritting his teeth.

Ding Qiang: "No... I can’t, how could you..."

"Just try it, in case it works out?"

"Damn it, let’s do it!"

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