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As a century-old hotel in Jichun, Chunyi Hotel has naturally witnessed the history of Northeast China and Jichun area, and it reveals a heavy sense of historical vicissitudes everywhere.

When Qiao Chunyan brought Cao Debao to Chunyi Hotel, the couple felt a little complicated. You know, this kind of place is not a place they can come to.

However, Zhou Bingkun now not only has free access to such high-end places, but can even decide the fate of ordinary people like them. As people with the same background as Zhou Bingkun, they naturally cannot adapt to this.

However, when Zhou Bingkun heard that a friend suddenly came to visit, he went downstairs to greet him without any hesitation. In fact, his friendship with Qiao Chunyan and her husband was still very deep, but it was a pity that they could no longer talk about everything like before.

Zhou Bingkun looked at Qiao Chunyan and Cao Debao with surprise on his face. He was not annoyed by Cao Debao's recent outburst. "Chunyan, Debao, why are you here?"

However, Qiao Chunyan looked at Cao Debao with a look of dismay and apologized, saying, "Bingkun, I brought Cao Debao here specifically to apologize to you. How could he publicly call you a capitalist? Isn't this sabotaging you?"

"Actually, I should thank Debao, because Kunlun Group doesn't want to acquire the Songhua River Soy Sauce Factory at all." At this time, Zhou Bingkun smiled indifferently and said.

"What? No way?" As expected, Qiao Chunyan and Cao Debao looked at each other in confusion.

"If Ma Shouchang and Qu Xiuzhen hadn't called me personally this time, I would have already returned to Hong Kong Island from Shanghai. This trip to Jichun was originally an emergency."

Cao Debao, standing by, was unhappy again. He suddenly felt ignored and aggrieved. "Why? Don't you, the Kunlun Group, want to enter the Northeast market?"

However, Zhou Bingkun gave a rare candid explanation, saying, "It's inappropriate! Reform and opening up has only just begun, and the leadership is still trying to cross the river by feeling the stones. Even in the south, Shenzhen is only just starting out. Northeast China and Jichun, as heavy industrial centers, are definitely not suitable. Investing in Northeast China and Jichun will take at least ten years."

"Then didn't your Kunlun Group still sign a contract with Jichun Third Food Factory?" Qiao Chunyan on the side was also feeling a little dissatisfied at this time.

"It's different! This acquisition of the Jichun Third Food Factory is a pilot reform initiative, an experimental attempt. It's personally endorsed by the city leaders. Even if it fails, it won't be a big deal. After all, a small food factory is nothing to the entire Northeast and Jichun."

"Bingkun, the Songhuajiang Soy Sauce Factory could also be used as a pilot for reform, right?"

"No! The resistance from the employees at the Songhuajiang Soy Sauce Factory is too strong. Furthermore, our Kunlun Group really doesn't think highly of the Songhuajiang Soy Sauce Factory. Those old production lines are almost obsolete. If the Kunlun Group really acquires it, it will definitely be a losing proposition."

"This..." Cao Debao couldn't help but feel shocked at this moment. He didn't expect that his "unintentional mistake" would help Zhou Bingkun.

Zhou Bingkun actually didn't really want to discuss this with Qiao Chunyan and Cao Debao. He felt like no matter how much he talked, they wouldn't understand. "Of course! You definitely don't understand these business matters. Let's talk about something else."

As expected, Qiao Chunyan cleverly changed the subject. She suddenly realized that the more she talked to Zhou Bingkun, the more painful it became. "Huh? That's fine! Ever since you and Auntie left Photon Film, Photon Film hasn't been as lively as before. Actually, we all miss you guys quite a bit."

"Haha, ever since my mom went to Hong Kong Island, she did feel a little uncomfortable at first, but now she has slowly gotten used to it. She goes shopping and goes to the movies with Zheng Juan every day. Now she doesn't even want to go back to Jichun to live."

"That's great! Bingkun, you are the most promising one in our Photon Film Group. You are much better than me and Cao Debao."

"It's fate! Actually, I envy your peaceful life now. After all, you don't have to worry about so many things."

"..."

At this time, Qiao Chunyan and Cao Debao both heard Zhou Bingkun's "old Versailles" and were naturally envious and jealous of Zhou Bingkun. Unfortunately, they knew that they would never be able to catch up with Zhou Bingkun's level in their lifetime.

Although Zhou Bingkun kept saying that he did not blame Cao Debao for his cursing, it was unknown what he was really thinking, and Cao Debao had no chance of getting the position of deputy factory director.

Cao Debao suddenly looked at Zhou Bingkun with a meaningful expression and asked, "Bingkun, there's one thing I've never understood. You were working so well at the soy sauce factory, so why did you suddenly leave Jichun with Luo Shibin?"

"Of course it's because of me! If I hadn't escaped quickly, I might have been arrested and put in jail." However, Zhou Bingkun explained casually without wanting to say more.

Unfortunately, Cao Debao was determined to get to the bottom of things, as he was genuinely curious about what happened back then. "Why? What exactly happened?"

"Actually, I secretly submitted a poem to a magazine for publication. Because I couldn't explain the content at the time, I asked Brother Ning to take me away from Jichun. But looking back now, I am really glad that I left Jichun and went to Hong Kong Island."

"I can't believe this Luo Shibin is so amazing!"

"That's right! It's all thanks to his care over the past two years, otherwise I would never have made it."

At this moment, Qiao Chunyan suddenly raised a sensitive question, "Bingkun, you must be quite wealthy now, right?"

"Hehe, it's okay! The money I earn now is enough to last me three lifetimes." Zhou Bingkun explained with a smug smile on his face.

"What? So much money?" As expected, Qiao Chunyan and Cao Debao were both shocked and widened their eyes.

At this moment, Zhou Bingkun turned to Qiao Chunyan and Cao Debao and began to persuade them, "Chunyan, Debao, I hope you both have a chance to go out and see the world. The world outside is really different. In the future, our country will focus on economic development. Instead of staying in the system and state-owned enterprises, it is better to jump out and start your own business."

"..." Cao Debao and Qiao Chunyan were both stunned for a moment. They never expected Zhou Bingkun to say this to them.

At this time, Cao Debao looked at Zhou Bingkun with a teasing look on his face and asked, "Bingkun, if I really quit my job and go into business, would you be willing to help me?"

"Of course no problem! We can still do what we can."

"..."

……

After Qiao Chunyan and Cao Debao were sent away by Zhou Bingkun, the couple began to ponder Zhou Bingkun's promise. "Debao, how true do you think Zhou Bingkun's promise is?"

"Hmph! So hypocritical! He is no longer the Zhou Bingkun we remember." As expected, Cao Debao expressed his opinion with disdain on his face.

"Oh! Yes! This time I really feel the gap between him and me." In fact, Qiao Chunyan also dislikes Zhou Bingkun now. They had agreed to be "content with poverty and happy with life" together, but he actually broke their original "promises".

"What? Chunyan, are you moved by Zhou Bingkun's nonsense?"

"A little bit! I also want to earn enough money for our son to last him three lifetimes." "Chunyan, you're the deputy director of the District Women's Federation now. Are you really willing to give up such a good job?"

"That's why I'm so conflicted. I want to leave, but I'm also reluctant. Plus, I have to take care of my parents as much as possible."

"Then stop imagining that! Your work in the Women's Federation is still very promising. If you do well, you'll be no worse than that capitalist Zhou Bingkun."

"That's right! Zhou Bingkun and I are no longer from the same world."

Zhou Bingkun naturally didn't know about the arrangement made by Qiao Chunyan and Cao Debao about him. Even if he knew, he wouldn't care, because Qiao Chunyan and Cao Debao were not wrong. Zhou Bingkun and they were indeed in a different dimension.

Now Zhou Bingkun doesn't have much time to think about Qiao Chunyan and her husband, because the unexpected acquisition of the Third Food Factory is complicated. The first thing is to change the Third Food Factory into Xinglong Food.

Next, they purchased an instant noodle production line from Japan and a customized ham sausage production line from the Soviet Union. It was also necessary to add some new canned product production lines. You know, Xinglong products will develop in an all-round way in the future.

Of course, the future of Xinglong Food is still in the pre-prepared food industry. After all, pre-prepared food is the direction of international food development. You must know that the saying "food is the first necessity of people" is no joke.

Of course, pre-prepared meals do not meet the Chinese people's demand for fresh ingredients, but we have to admit that there will be a great demand for pre-prepared meals in the future, and vigorously developing pre-prepared meals is also a last resort. Haven't we seen that the United States, Japan, South Korea and other countries have already become accustomed to pre-prepared meals?

Seeing that Kunlun Group had indeed increased its investment in the food factory and recruited more young people to work in the factory, the attention of the entire Northeast and Jichun was attracted.

Of course, as the initiator of this reform pilot, Mayor Huang is also personally responsible for this reform pilot, so all procedures and unnecessary disputes have been suppressed.

Mayor Huang looked at Zhou Bingkun in front of him with surprise and shock, "Mr. Kun, I didn't expect that your Xinglong Food would start production so soon."

"In fact, our Kunlun Group has long been interested in entering the food industry, and we will increase our investment in Xinglong Food. When the time comes, all kinds of Xinglong Food products will appear on the dining tables of Chinese people."

"Oh? Mr. Kun, can you tell me more about it?"

"Mayor Huang, have you ever heard of pre-prepared meals?"

"Prepared dishes?"

"Pre-prepared meals, also known as pre-made dishes, are a product of food industrialization. They originated in Europe and the United States and were developed and promoted by Japan in the 60s. They generally refer to semi-finished products made from various agricultural, livestock, poultry, and aquatic products as raw materials and auxiliary materials, with seasonings and other auxiliary materials (no preservatives are added, and food additives are strictly used), and processed through pre-selection and preparation.

Usually, pre-prepared meals need to be stored or transported under cold chain conditions so that consumers or catering processors can simply heat or cook them before eating.

Our Xinglong Food’s pre-prepared food industry will focus on first- and second-tier cities in the future, with the main production areas also located in Guangdong, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu and other places, and consumption areas will also be concentrated in the economically developed East China and South China regions.

Because pre-prepared meals come in a wide variety of styles and use relatively complex raw materials, they have high requirements for the freshness of the ingredients and their storage conditions.

Therefore, the Northeast and Jichun regions also have certain advantages. The temperature alone is a natural advantage, and there are also so many pastures, so we are very happy to increase investment in the Jichun region."

"Boss Kun, I didn't expect your Kunlun Group to be so ambitious. It seems that our cooperation will become more and more frequent."

"Haha, our General Manager Su often says that if we could meet a leader like Mayor Huang, it would be a blessing for us business operators."

"Boss Kun, you and Boss Su are too kind."

"Mayor Huang, our President Su asked me to tell you something. If you have any new projects in the future, you can contact our Kunlun Group. As long as the project is suitable, our Kunlun Group will help you."

"Haha, thank you, Mr. Kun and Mr. Su, in advance."

"Mayor Huang, Mr. Matsumoto will be in charge of the affairs of the Xinglong Food Jichun Factory. Mayor Huang, if you have any questions, you can contact Mr. Matsumoto directly."

"Japanese?"

"Yes! Sometimes the Japanese are really awesome in the food industry. In order to ensure the future development of Xinglong Food, our Kunlun Group has specially recruited many elites in Japan."

"You're so brave! Not many companies dare to hire Japanese people these days."

"As our reform and opening up deepens, such incidents will naturally increase in the future. After all, if we want to develop, we must have a broad mindset and be open to the world."

"That makes sense! I'd like to invite Mr. Su from your company to come back to Jichun if there's a chance."

"Haha, this might be a little difficult."

"Why? Isn't Jichun your hometown, President Su and President Kun?"

"My hometown is nice! But now Kunlun Group is a large multinational corporation. President Su has to fly around the world every day to negotiate business. Xinglong Food is really not something President Su values very much."

"Eh? This..."

"Mayor Huang, President Su has been in the UK recently negotiating the acquisition of Land Rover and Bentley Motors, and he's been busy with other more important matters lately."

"I've heard about this, too! I wonder how likely it is to be acquired?"

"Seventy percent probability! Our President Su has already reached an agreement with the British Prime Minister and the Queen. The next step is to negotiate the specific details with the British companies."

"..."

...(End of chapter)