Chapter 765 Melting Ice

Regardless of his father's identity, John is a real estate businessman, and there are many topics to discuss with him. Why should we focus on the relationship with Ma Ling?

It just so happens that it is the end of December, and the article he wrote on the outlook on the world economic situation in 2003 has been completed. There should be many topics that John may be interested in.

In the past two years, due to the downturn in the high-tech industry, many industries in the United States have been driven down, but the real estate industry in the United States can be said to be thriving, and it is a rare bright spot in the American economy.

If it were not for the support of the real estate industry, I am afraid that the economic growth of the United States in the past two years would not be a few tenths of a percent, but a negative number.

In August of this year, the sales of new homes in the United States broke through a record of more than one million units, and this record is not a flash in the pan. In the past few months, real estate sales in the United States have remained strong, and sales have remained above one million.

In fact, this matter is also easy to understand. It is the same all over the world. When the stock market is in a downturn, a large amount of funds will be transferred to real estate in order to preserve its value, and the United States is no exception.

However, the live example of the Internet bubble is just ahead. The real estate has been so hot in the past two years that many people have questioned whether the real estate industry in the United States is the next bubble.

If Feng Yiping told John, at least in 2003, because the Federal Reserve continued to cut interest rates, mortgage interest rates fell to the lowest in recent years, and the Bush administration continued to cut taxes. The tax rebate for families with children has been greatly reduced. Therefore, although real wages have not increased, the income of residents has actually increased due to the reduction in taxes.

As for the second Iraq war that is already on the line, it will be resolved quickly, which will lead to a rebound in the U.S. stock market, a stronger economic recovery momentum, stronger consumption willingness of residents, and increased enthusiasm for buying houses, etc. John must be very happy to listen to these analysis.

However, just as the words were about to come out, Feng Yiping stopped the car in time.

This topic doesn't seem to be a good one either.

For a person like John who originally had opinions on himself, showing off your superiority in front of him at this time, showing off your extraordinary vision, and making it seem that you know more about real estate than him, a real estate boss, will probably not change his opinion of himself. His image might worsen in his mind.

This principle is also easy to understand. It is estimated that few people will be used to seeing people they don't like showing off.

So what's the best thing to say about this? Feng Yiping immediately had a better topic.

"John, my park construction approval in Silicon Valley has been stuck on the wetland protection and impact permit. The Army Corps of Engineers even said that it may take 180 days or more to make an assessment and decision. Every day of delay, you need to pay a lawyer. Fees, rent and other expenses are not small amounts, you should be experienced in this area, can you give me some pointers?" He asked very sincerely.

Yes, Feng Yiping believes that in the current state, it is obviously not appropriate to show off his superiority in front of John. Showing weakness in front of him and highlighting his superiority and ability is the best way to open up.

Sure enough, after John heard this, although he still didn't reply, his buttocks moved a few times on the chair, obviously a little moved.

What makes him very depressed is that Feng Yiping is young, not only successful in business, but also richer than him, and he is also an expert that he admires-of course, that is because he does not know that Feng Yiping is the father of his grandson. Before, and also as a consultant to people like Jobs.

In short, Feng Yiping's asking for advice can still satisfy his vanity.

Seeing that he hadn't spoken yet, Feng Yiping knew that the heat was not enough, so he said to himself, "First, it affects the habitat of birds, and now it affects the water body, Vincent, wait until it can be approved." That day, the extra money you spend can buy you a big house in Washington,"

John moved his butt again and took a sip of beer. After a while, he finally asked, "Where did you hire a lawyer?"

Hehe, it really worked, Feng Yiping immediately answered, "I entrusted the best law firm in San Francisco,"

"That's it. They certainly don't have much influence in Washington. You can entrust the approval of this project to some professional law firms in Washington. I can recommend a few for you.

In this aspect, less than 10% of the approvals take 180 days or longer, at least I have never encountered it in so many years.

If you have not found the right law firm, then the lawyer may not have found the right public relations target. There is a lot of room for maneuver in these bureaucratic articles about the habitat of migratory birds and the impact on water bodies. "

"If there are still difficulties," John thought for a moment, "I have a good relationship with the assistant to the Secretary of the Army,"

"Thank you very much John, you have helped me a lot," Feng Yiping led his son to his chair and sat on the beach, "Then what aspects need attention during the construction process, I heard that here The engineering team is very difficult to manage,"

He intends to strike while the iron is hot. Although he doesn't expect John to like him right away, at least he won't hate him.

"It's easy to sign a contract with the construction team, but it's very troublesome to dismiss it. Your engineering director must hire someone who is very experienced, otherwise, he will be fooled around,"

People are good teachers, especially when people who are outstanding in many aspects ask you for advice, you will not only have a sense of accomplishment, but also be happy to do so.

Feng Yiping mentioned it a little, and John took the initiative to tell him a lot of things that need attention, and these contents will really help Feng Yiping, and he listened very carefully.

While talking, John looked at Feng Yiping, saw that he was listening seriously, and couldn't help seeing him a little more pleasingly, and handed him a can of beer from the incubator next to him.

Well, this can of beer means that the ice has been broken and the Cold War has finally disintegrated. It also means that Feng Yiping's strategy is correct.

"What are you talking about, so speculative?" Heidi and the others watched from a distance as the two people on the shore finally sat closer together, as if they were still chatting enthusiastically and curiously.

Feng Yiping quickly handed over the bath towel, "I asked John for advice on project approval and construction,"

When John saw his wife and daughter come back, he returned to his previous appearance, as if the hot scene just now had never happened.

Ma Ling was holding the bath towel, looking at Feng Yiping with a smile on his face, as if he was going to pounce on him for a kiss, Feng Yiping quickly handed her his son, the relationship had just improved a little, so he would irritate John immediately.

At this moment, someone suddenly called out, "Britt?"

Ma Ling's acquaintance? Feng Yiping heard the sound and looked, it turned out to be this guy.

That was not only Ma Ling's acquaintance, but also had a relationship with Feng Yiping.

It was the night when Feng Yiping and Ma Ling met for the first time, Feng Yiping also enjoyed the treatment of losing his shoes, that Sam with long hair and beard.

I haven't seen him for more than a year. This guy seems to be stronger, but he still has the sloppy look. He is wearing a big underpants, shirtless, holding a t-shirt, and there are two men and three men next to him. Women, the most notable feature of those three women is the size of their chests, the old man said domineeringly.

Will it be true? Feng Yiping recalled the experience talks he saw on the Internet later, and seemed to say that if it is natural, then the groove will be in the shape of a straight line, and if it has undergone surgery, it will usually be a very obvious Y shape—or it should be reversed. Come here, he can't remember clearly.

However, with so many people present, it was really not the time to study academic issues.

"Sam, why are you here?" Ma Ling is in a good mood now, and has a good attitude towards this comrade gorilla.

"I'm on vacation with some colleagues," Sam pointed to the few people next to him.

"Jack, you go back to the hotel first, don't wait for me," he said to his original companion.

"Are these two your parents?" He looked at the couple lying on the beach chair and asked.

Ma Ling had no choice but to introduce, "Dad, Mom, this is my alumnus Sam,"

"Hi Sam," Marty greeted him, looking like a hippie?

John seemed to have a good impression of him, "Can you have a beer?"

"Thank you uncle,"

Ma Ling wrapped her body tightly with a bath towel, "Where do you work now?"

"A production company in Hollywood," said Sam enthusiastically. "Originally doing odd jobs and now working as a casting director's assistant,"

"Oh, that's pretty good," Ma Ling flattered.

Annie, her nephew and her nephew's father were building the unfinished sandcastle, and said with a smile, "Aren't you mad at the person who pried the corner of the wall in person?"

"Well, I should have pried it before, but you know it in the end," Feng Yiping still has this confidence.

"Britt, I think with your conditions, if you go to Hollywood to develop, you will definitely be a star," Sam lobbied vigorously.

"Really?" Ma Ling said perfunctorily.

Sam didn't know, but he said this to John, "Are you an alumnus of Britt?"

"Yes, Uncle, I just graduated last year,"

"Then you should know Britt's major and where she's going in the future,"

Sam quickly explained, "It's just a suggestion, just a suggestion,"

John snorted heavily.

This guy just said a word, and made John so upset. Feng Yiping suddenly felt that it seemed very polite to him that John punched him before he came up.

Sam also knew that what he said was not pleasant, and he lost his previous air. He whispered to Ma Ling, "There is a great party in the city tonight, and several alumni are going. Do you want to come?"

"I can't go, I have to take care of the children," said Ma Ling, looking at Vincent who was sitting on the beach, building a sandcastle with great interest.

Hearing his mother calling his name, Vincent was very happy to present his treasure, "Mom, look," he said clearly.

"It's really well done, but it must be finished," Ma Ling sweetly boasted.

At this moment, Feng Yiping thought, the orangutan brother Sam's heart should be broken.

He ran away suddenly. Could it be that he was looking for a place to shout a few times to vent? Feng Yiping thought very unkindly.

He obviously thought too much. After a while, Brother Orangutan came back with a note. He was going to the bar to find a pen and paper. "This is the address for the evening. If you have time, you must come and see it."

"OK,"

Then he saw Ma Ling put the note on the chair casually, and it might float into the sea when a gust of wind blows. He knew whether he would not see Ma Ling at night, or he would use the can of beer that he hadn't finished to press it on it. Above, "Uncle, Auntie, Anne, goodbye!"

From the beginning to the end, he was a bit like John before, he didn't even look at Feng Yiping, let alone talk to him.

Heidi nodded towards Sam, but John didn't respond at all—Feng Yiping was quite satisfied with this attitude.