Ling Yi was just saying it casually, but more and more people gradually gathered around him.
After all, the topic Ling Yi discussed was extremely important to many ordinary people.
To put it simply, it's what Teacher Zhang calls the information gap.
Since he had already said it, Ling Yi simply recited all of Teacher Zhang's theories from later generations.
Ling Yi didn't finish the "lecture" until dinner time, and everyone dispersed.
In the dining car, Ling Yi, Zhu Yueting, and the middle-aged Uncle were having a meal.
The middle-aged Uncle insisted on treating Ling Yi, so he had no choice but to go to the restaurant carriage.
The middle-aged Uncle's name is Gao Sheng. He works in pharmaceutical sales and his family should have some assets.
"Brother Ling Yi, you have no idea how much of an impact your words will have if they get out. Those universities might just tear you apart." Gao Sheng shook his head and laughed.
Ling Yi nodded, agreeing. Fortunately, the internet wasn't as developed back then, and even mobile phones didn't have camera functions, otherwise he would have been in big trouble.
But Ling Yi noticed that many people were recording, especially Gao Sheng, who recorded almost the entire time.
In later years, many schools sent lawyer's letters to Teacher Zhang, and Teacher Zhang could only issue public apologies online, although his apologies were not very proper.
Ling Yi was recalling the miserable days he spent looking for a job at the job market after graduating from university in his previous life, and he blurted it out on a whim.
But what can you do now that you've already said it?
"Since you know it's hard to find a job with a computer science degree, why did you still choose to major in computer science?" Zhu Yueting asked, puzzled.
"Every industry has its outstanding individuals. The claim that computer science majors have difficulty finding jobs only applies to the average person. As long as I'm more capable than others, finding a job is no problem."
"Haha, Brother Ling Yi, what you said makes perfect sense. Every industry has its outstanding individuals. Just based on what you've said, young man, your future is undoubtedly limitless," Gao Sheng laughed heartily.
He was filled with admiration; with Ling Yi's insight and vision, his future was undoubtedly extraordinary, and he genuinely intended to befriend him.
Then I think about my good-for-nothing son, and it gives me a headache.
Moreover, Ling Yi may appear to be dressed plainly, but he can afford a mobile phone that costs several thousand yuan, suggesting that he likely comes from an extraordinary family background.
After the meal, the three of them became quite familiar with each other.
After that, nothing else happened along the way, and at 9:30 a. m. on the Android 14, we finally arrived in Baihai City.
Surrounded by a group of people, Ling Yi walked out of the station exit.
These people were all from Ling Yi's carriage, and had heard Ling Yi "lecture".
Everyone was very enthusiastic towards Ling Yi, calling him "little brother" repeatedly, which made the surrounding passersby turn their heads to look.
Gao Sheng was the most enthusiastic among them.
It took a full half hour to finally get rid of these people.
"Ugh, what a mess!" Ling Yi regretted talking too much on the train.
Zhu Yueting said, "This is a good thing. Several of them have impressive backgrounds, and they will become your connections in the future, which will benefit you."
Ling Yi shrugged. He had a cheat code; he didn't need any connections at all!
What is networking? To put it bluntly, networking is about buying and selling favors. It involves giving and receiving, and the back-and-forth is too troublesome.
A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality are often fraught with constraints and a lack of freedom.
"Let's go, let's rent a place first."
"I know Baihai City well, but what kind of house are you looking to rent?"
"Let's go check out the Nanhu Residential Complex first, see if there are any suitable apartments for rent."
Zhu Yueting was stunned for a moment, then exclaimed, " Nanhu Residential Complex? That's all villas there, you want to rent a villa?"
Ling Yi slung his backpack over his shoulder and hailed a taxi.
Then he said to Zhu Yueting, "If you're going to stay, of course you should stay at the best. Do you want to come?"
Zhu Yueting didn't waste any words, but pointed to her large suitcase.
Ling Yi picked up his suitcase and walked towards the taxi.
About half an hour later, the car stopped at the entrance of Nanhu Residential Complex.
After getting out of the car, Ling Yi walked straight towards the gatekeeper.
There was only one gatekeeper, but he was actually quite young, probably only in his thirties, and seemed to have avoided many detours in his life.
Ling Yi pushed open the door and walked straight into the guardhouse.
Before the other person could speak, Ling Yi took out Wu Bai yuan and placed it on the table, then asked with a smile, "Brother, I want to ask you something..."
A few minutes later, Ling Yi came out of the guardhouse.
"How did it go? Did you get kicked out?" Zhu Yueting asked.
Nanhu Residential Complex is the wealthiest residential area in Baihai City; those who come and go here are either rich or powerful.
Zhu Yueting was instinctively a little scared of this place.
To be honest, Zhu Yueting wouldn't dare to go near the Nanhu Residential Complex unless she was dressed in her best clothes.
"How could that be? Just wait a few minutes, the landlord will be here soon."
"Are you really going to rent a place here?"
"Otherwise what?"
Zhu Yueting was at a loss for words. She had always wanted to be Ling Yi's Ling Yi, but now it seemed that it would be quite difficult!
She never imagined that villas could be rented out, let alone that Ling Yi wanted to rent a villa.
Without even thinking about it, renting a villa would probably be ridiculously expensive.
We're definitely not going to be neighbors anymore.
About ten minutes later, a car pulled up at the entrance of the residential area. Ling Yi and Zhu Yueting were both surprised to see the people getting out of the car.
Because this is someone I know.
It was Gao Sheng, the middle-aged Uncle I met on the train.
"Brother Ling Yi? You don't mean you want to rent a house, do you?" Gao Sheng was clearly taken aback for a moment, then walked over laughing.
"Hey bro, you're looking to rent out a place?"
"This is truly fate."
"It really is fate," Ling Yi couldn't help but sigh.
Twenty minutes later, Gao Sheng drove the two of them to Villa No. 7.
Nanhu Residential Complex consists of 32 villas, all of uniform specifications: three-story buildings with yards and parking lots, and the villas are predominantly European in style.
Villa No. 7 is closer to the North Gate, while Ling Yi and his group entered from the South Gate, so they took a long detour.
Inside the villa, all the furniture was complete, and the Fridge, air conditioner, television, and kitchen utensils were all brand new.
It was covered in a layer of dust, clearly indicating that no one had lived there for a long time.
"This villa was given to me as payment for a debt. It's been sitting vacant. I originally wanted to sell it, but although Nanhu Residential Complex is a villa area, it's still an old community."
"If the price is too high or too low, it's not suitable, and it's not easy to sell, so I'm going to rent it out."
"But renting out this villa is also a problem. It's a villa after all, and it feels like a loss if it's too cheap."
"Besides, I wouldn't feel comfortable renting to someone I don't know well."
Ling Yi glanced at Gao Sheng in surprise, realizing she had underestimated Gao Sheng.
I initially thought he was just a pharmaceutical salesman, but now it seems he's not that simple.
Could it be some kind of shady business?
But that's none of his business. Since this guy can sell them, the paperwork must be legitimate.
Otherwise, they would absolutely not dare to sell them recklessly.
"Brother, how much is it per month?" Ling Yi asked.
"Don't worry about money. This villa is just sitting idle anyway, so you can stay here without worry."
"Brother, if that's what you mean, then I'm turning around and leaving!"
Gao Sheng was First-Rate perceptive and knew that Ling Yi didn't want to owe him a favor in this matter.
After a moment's hesitation, he said, "How about three thousand a month?"
Three thousand a month—that price, in later generations, wouldn't even be enough to rent a decent apartment in Baihai City.
But back in 1999, it wasn't cheap at all.
But this is a villa after all, and three thousand a month is actually quite cheap.
If it were someone else, such a large villa would probably earn them five or eight thousand a month.
Ling Yi ultimately came out on top.
After thinking for a moment, Ling Yi asked calmly, "Brother, are you getting this medicine through hospitals or pharmacies?"
Gao Sheng was taken aback, wondering why Ling Yi would suddenly ask this. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Both are available, but the hospital route is the primary one."
"The higher-ups are already dissatisfied with the kickback accounts and will make some adjustments to the hospital. We expect to hear about these changes early next year."
Outsiders would be completely baffled by these words, but Gao Sheng was horrified when he heard them.
He stared at Ling Yi with disbelief, and after a long while asked, "Brother, is this news reliable?"
"Most likely." Ling Yi nodded.
"Brother, based on what you said, I definitely can't accept the rent. Otherwise, I'd be slapping my brother in the face."
"Okay!" Ling Yi thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement without saying anything more.
The reason he revealed these things to Gao Sheng was partly to test whether Gao Sheng was indeed involved in shady dealings.
On the other hand, she also didn't want to owe Gao Sheng a favor.
In retrospect, Gao Sheng took an unorthodox approach; to be precise, he exploited certain loopholes.
In his previous life, Ling Yi had met a friend who worked as a pharmaceutical agent, so he knew a bit about the Daodao and outs of the business.
Especially for those who operate through hospitals, the profits are simply unimaginable.
Ling Yi's friend earned tens of millions in just three or four years, from 1997 to 2000.
However, at the beginning of the 2000s, the authorities plugged this loophole, completely cutting off that friend's avenues for making money.
Not only did they lose their way to make money, but they also suffered a huge loss, with their assets of tens of millions shrinking by more than half.
That's how Ling Yi learned about these things.
Now that Gao Sheng has been reminded, it will be of great help to Gao Sheng.
Forget about waiving rent; if Gao Sheng confirmed the truth of this news, he'd probably be willing to give the villa to Ling Yi directly.
"Brother, I have to go back and take care of some things. Here are the Key to the villa. If you need anything, just give me a call."
Upon learning this news, Gao Sheng was clearly unable to sit still. After handing the room Key to Ling Yi, he Haste left.
Zhu Yueting, who had been watching the whole thing unfold, now looked completely bewildered.
But she was certain of one thing: Ling Yi not only moved into the villa, but he didn't spend a single penny.
That's absolutely amazing.
But what will she do next? She really wants to live in a villa too!
[Ding, Wishlist refreshed] x2!
Looking at the data panel above Zhu Yueting's head, Ling Yi smiled and asked, " Sister Yueting, can you cook?"