HCB Chapter 1289 Promotion
Chapter 1289 Promotion
Liu Meilan tapped the table. "If Seven White Pearls dominates the market, it will attract attention and face suppression from abroad. Creating a sub-brand is partly to define our target customer group, and partly to seize a larger market share."
Investing in a pearl skincare company now is convenient, but it also means less say and involves complicated local interpersonal relationships.
Liu Meilan waved her hand, "Since you have them there, we won't go. But I believe they've already obtained pearls from our pearl oyster farms and are using them to develop products. I support all of this as my support for your local businesses, and I won't add any additional conditions."
She prefers either full control or no investment at all, saving time and effort. She doesn't want a joint venture in the skincare industry.
Zhang Fengming was a little disappointed. "That electric car is nice. Could you bring in a production line for it? That would save costs and allow us to research electric cars that are really popular in the tropics. The area is so big, and there are a lot of foreign tourists. If they want an electric car, I can mail it to them."
Ye Qiang was taken aback. "Aren't you afraid the electric vehicle will catch fire during transport?"
"You also export, so why aren't you worried about fires?" Zhang Fengming asked. "Is there a reason I don't know about?"
Liu Meilan explained, "Lead-acid batteries are non-flammable, which is a breakthrough. Mailing them won't be a problem. If you have this idea, that's great. You could design some electric vehicles that foreigners like, specifically targeting foreign tourists."
Zhang Fengming shared many of his ideas with everyone, brainstorming and drawing on collective wisdom. Even though some issues remained unresolved, Liu Meilan still provided insights and gave Zhang Fengming new ideas.
The meal lasted a full two hours, with the conversation taking up an hour and a half.
After the dinner, Zhang Fengming and his staff took their leave. They bought tickets for the earliest available flight and headed back as quickly as possible.
Sitting next to the leader, Xiao Zhu asked in a low voice, "Sir, real estate is the most profitable and fastest way to develop the economy. Are we... are we really not going to participate?"
Zhang Fengming turned to look at Xiao Zhu, "So many people used to get involved in real estate, making local housing prices a complete mess. Now that the bubble is about to burst, people are starting to get involved again. You only see that real estate contributes a lot to the economy, directly and quickly, but it also causes a lot of collapses. How many people have gone to jail before? You know that. Now that I'm in charge of the aquaculture industry and industrial matters, I'll just do some solid work."
Xiao Zhu breathed a sigh of relief. "Boss, I feel at ease working with you. Those people who get into real estate make their money and then walk away, but the local officials can't escape and have to take the blame. The aquaculture industry is more reliable. My family raised pearls back then, and the villagers said my parents were stupid. But this year, the money my family made has dazzled them."
"Do you have many family members who want to cultivate pearls?" Zhang Fengming asked.
Xiao Zhu nodded, "Yes, boss. We have many islands over there. Could you give priority to arranging accommodations for my hometown?"
Zhang Fengming smiled and said, "I already inspected your village last year. It's suitable for raising livestock, and you can relax and enjoy your life there."
"Thank you, leader." Xiao Zhu expressed his gratitude, "Next year, our villagers will be able to get rich, and we won't have to keep an eye on our family anymore."
This time, Zhang Fengming not only brought purchase orders for cultured pearls, but also a branch factory for electric vehicles, which immediately shocked Secretary Xu.
"Comrade Fengming, you've had a great haul this time!" Secretary Xu praised, personally pouring tea for Zhang Fengming. "Come, come, this is some good tea I just got."
Zhang Fengming was flattered and quickly stood up, accepting the gift with both hands. "Thank you, leader."
"You've had a very fruitful trip. Our county is now a model not only in the city but also in the province," Leader Xu said with a smile. "You not only secured pearl farming orders but also advanced seafood farming technology and an electric vehicle production line. That's truly remarkable. In a while, I might need to make some moves, and you might be able to too."
Zhang Fengming was taken aback. "Boss, if you leave, what if someone comes..."
Secretary Xu smiled and reassured Zhang Fengming, "I know your concerns. Everything needs your responsibility now. Without you, many tasks might not go smoothly. The organization has also given this full consideration, so you don't need to worry. Someone has their eye on my position, so they have to promote me one level, and then the 'deputy' title can be dropped from your name. To be honest, the comrades who came here are also here to gain political achievements. They also hope that you can do a good job so that they, as the top leader, can have political achievements! Otherwise, they won't have enough capital to get promoted."
Hearing this, Zhang Fengming breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good."
Compared to Liu Yibang, Xu Feng, Liang Cheng, and Zhang Fengming, who are truly from farming families, they rose through the ranks step by step through examinations, were demoted to local positions on the same level as these second-generation rich kids, and still managed to achieve political success. They truly relied on their own hard work and initiative.
Secretary Xu was very pleased, saying, "We lack good cadres for developing the economy. Fengming, as long as you can adhere to the principles and know how to develop the economy, you will be highly valued wherever you go in the future."
Actually, Secretary Xu was also reluctant to part with Zhang Fengming and wanted to take him away, but the situation didn't allow it. He was just waiting for Zhang Fengming to achieve even greater success so they could enjoy the fruits of his labor together.
"Thank you for your guidance, leader. I will keep it in mind. No matter where I am, you will always be my old leader." Zhang Fengming's gratitude warmed Secretary Xu's heart.
Secretary Xu is already forty-six years old, his potential is limited, but Zhang Fengming is different, his future is promising. Becoming the old leader of such a talented young man now will surely bring him some goodwill in the future.
"Since you treat me as your former leader, I'd like to give you a few words of advice before I leave," Secretary Xu said in a low voice. "You're not young anymore; it's time to settle down and start a family. If you want a stable career, you need stability at home. Not being married or settled is a sign of instability, and the organization will consider this when evaluating candidates for promotion. While you're busy with your work, you must also think carefully about your personal life."
Zhang Fengming said slightly shyly, "Boss, I understand. We're in talks right now. Once it's finalized, I'll personally deliver the wedding candy to you."
"Okay!" Secretary Xu felt disappointed. He had a niece, and he had thought that since Zhang Fengming was single, he might just mention it and maybe they could get together.
Now that Zhang Fengming has a girlfriend, he can't say anything.
After leaving his boss's office, Zhang Fengming returned to his own office, took a sip of tea, and then smiled. "My boss is pressuring me, my family is pressuring me too, but finding a partner isn't that easy!"
In high school, he cherished the hard-won opportunity to study and was busy studying all day, leaving no time for dating. After entering university, his classmates were all outstanding, and he had to put in 120% effort to stand out among them, leaving even less time for dating.
Besides, there wasn't much money for dating back then. Even though the school provided subsidies so his family didn't have to spend money, he could still save up some money, which he would send home along with his scholarship.
Where am I supposed to find a partner? I'm so worried!