Reborn in 1979: I Raised a Fortune with Four Daughters

Chapter 41 Planning the Export of Fireworks

The next day, Zhaoyuan got up early and cut up the braised pig ears, braised large and small intestines, and braised pig noodles that he had made the day before, seasoned them, and packed them away.

Zhao Yuan asked Lin Fangfang for 100 yuan, put it in his underwear pocket, told Lin Fangfang that he was going to a meeting at the county committee, and then set off with his bag and things on his back.

When the car arrived in the county town, it was not yet 7:30. The meeting was at 8:30, so Zhaoyuan strolled along the street. He was planning to open a braised meat shop in the county town and needed to do some research and choose a shop first.

Zhao Yuan strolled around but didn't see any shops selling cooked food, let alone braised dishes.

After taking a stroll, Zhao Yuan noticed that the number of pedestrians on the road was gradually increasing, and the number of bicycles on the road was also increasing, with the sound of bicycle bells ringing everywhere.

Zhao Yuan knew in his heart that this meant it was almost eight o'clock, and he hurriedly headed towards the county committee compound, worried that he would be late.

When he arrived at the county government compound, he asked the guards at the gate and learned that it was exactly eight o'clock, so he decided to wait outside for a while.

Since he didn't need to rush to finish the translation work today, he found a spot on the roadside not far from the county committee compound where he could get a full view of the front gate of the compound and squatted down.

Zhao Yuan stood quietly at the entrance of the county government compound, waiting for Zheng Ziqi's arrival. Time ticked by, and finally, a deep engine sound came from afar, and a Yuejin truck from the Xiongxiong Fireworks Factory slowly came into view. As the vehicle drew closer, it rumbled loudly before finally coming to a steady stop on the side of the road in front of the county government compound.

The car door opened, and a figure stepped out of the passenger seat—it was Zheng Ziqi.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Yuan hurriedly ran forward and greeted Zheng Ziqi with a big smile: "Good morning, Director Zheng!"

Hearing the voice, Zheng Ziqi turned around and saw Zhao Yuan. He smiled and replied, "Brother Zhao, you're here quite early. Let's go up together." With that, the two walked towards the county committee building.

The two arrived at the conference room together and found that there were quite a few people attending the meeting. In addition to leaders from relevant county departments, there were also factory directors from various fireworks factories in the county. Zhao Yuan and Zhang Hua, as interpreters, also attended the meeting.

County Head Yang was the main leader in charge of this meeting. He sat on the dais, looking at everyone with a serious expression.

The meeting began, chaired by Secretary Zeng Xudong. County Head Yang delivered the opening speech, emphasizing the feasibility and necessity of exporting fireworks, stating that it was supported by current national policy. He provided a detailed overview of the current state and development trends of the fireworks industry, as well as the potential and opportunities in the export market. Following this, County Head Yang elaborated on a wealth of relevant information from an official perspective, giving those present a deeper understanding of fireworks exports.

Then, County Head Yang shifted the focus to specific cooperation plans. He expressed his hope that cooperation with foreign companies would help promote the county's fireworks products to the international market, achieving a win-win situation. He also encouraged all fireworks factories to actively participate and work together to ensure the smooth progress of this project. Finally, County Head Yang expressed his belief that with everyone's concerted efforts, success would be achieved.

He stated that the county government will act as a bridge to connect with overseas buyers and provide orders for various fireworks factories.

At the same time, the government will also provide certain subsidies and support to help enterprises improve their production technology and quality levels.

If we can successfully open up the international market, it will not only bring considerable profits to the factory, but also promote the economic development of the entire county.

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Zhao Yuan disliked official statements the most, so he only listened to most of them.

I perked up when County Head Yang talked about Xiongxiong Fireworks Factory. County Head Yang said that Xiongxiong Fireworks Factory had set a precedent for Jinyang County's fireworks to go global, taking the lead from the county committee and setting a good example for the county. He briefly recounted the outstanding achievements of Factory Director Zheng and Zhaoyuan in Huacheng, where they signed a large order for 14 meters of fireworks. He urged everyone to learn from Zheng Ziqi, and for factory leaders to take the lead. They shouldn't wait, rely on others, or ask for handouts, but proactively go out into the world.

The moment the order for 140,000 meters of beef was announced, the meeting room erupted in excitement. Back when ordinary workers earned only twenty or thirty yuan a month, a factory was considered lucky to achieve tens of thousands of yuan in sales annually; even small factories struggled to reach ten thousand yuan in sales a year. Wow, this guy went to Huacheng for two days and brought back an order for 140,000 meters of beef! Everyone cast envious and jealous glances. They were all eager to hear how Zheng Ziqi had done it.

County Magistrate Yang understood what everyone meant and continued:

"Next, please welcome Zheng Ziqi, the factory manager of Xiongxiong Fireworks Factory, to share his experience in signing orders in Huacheng this time. Let's give him a round of applause."

As soon as County Chief Yang finished speaking, enthusiastic applause erupted in the meeting room.

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Amid applause, Zheng Ziqi, dressed in a Zhongshan suit, walked onto the stage with a prepared speech in his hand.

He began with a heartfelt expression of gratitude: "First, I want to sincerely thank the Party for its cultivation and education, which gave me the opportunity to grow into a qualified cadre; at the same time, I also want to thank the county leaders for their continued care and trust." He then elaborated on his reasons for going to Huacheng to seek foreign investment. He mentioned that current national policies strongly support foreign investment, which not only provides opportunities for local economic development but also creates a favorable working environment for grassroots cadres like himself. Therefore, any effort to contribute to the local economy, regardless of time or place, is worthwhile. Finally, he reiterated his gratitude to the Party and the organization and expressed his commitment to continuing to work hard and strive tirelessly for the cause of the Party and the people.

Zheng Ziqi cleared his throat and continued, "I owe my success in signing this contract to Comrade Zhao Yuan. Without his help with the translation, we wouldn't have been able to communicate smoothly with the foreign businessmen." As he spoke, he looked at Zhao Yuan, his eyes filled with gratitude.

Zhao Yuan smiled somewhat embarrassedly, but secretly thought to himself, "This old fox is quite good at dealing with people."

Next, Zheng Ziqi shared some tips and points to note when negotiating with foreign businesses. The audience listened intently, occasionally taking notes.

No sooner had Zheng Ziqi finished speaking than a series of slaps rang out.

As Zheng Ziqi prepared to step down from the podium, some people in the audience eagerly stood up to ask him questions. These individuals were clearly very interested in collaborating with foreign businesses and wanted to learn more about the details of how to establish such relationships and what preparatory work was required. They were eager for practical advice and guidance to better seize this opportunity and achieve success.

Zheng Ziqi smiled and gestured for everyone to quiet down. He then selected several representative questions to answer. Using his own experiences as examples, he explained in detail the key points and precautions for communicating with foreign businesspeople. Those present nodded in agreement, indicating they had benefited greatly.

After answering the questions, Zheng Ziqi stepped down from the podium and returned to his seat. At this moment, the other factory directors gathered around, asking him various questions. Seeing this, Zhao Yuan chuckled to himself, "Zheng Ziqi has really become a hot commodity." He turned and left the bustling crowd to get some fresh air by the window. Gazing at the scenery outside, Zhao Yuan couldn't help but ponder his future. He realized that with the deepening of reform and opening up, there would be more and more people like Zheng Ziqi with vision and courage. Should he, too, seize this opportunity and make a difference?