The golden age began in 1977

Chapter 301 Approval Committee for Imported Technology and Equipment Projects

Four days after the trial ended, under the azure dome of the Capital Airport, the remaining snow piled up into hard, gray-black lumps along the edge of the runway.

Guided by a tow truck, the massive Il-62 passenger plane braved the biting cold wind and slowly came to a stop next to the slightly worn-out T1 terminal's jet bridge.

The gangway car approached clumsily, and the hatch was pulled open with a hiss.

Qian Jin followed the crowd out of the cabin.

The biting cold air scraped across his face like a knife, instantly invigorating him and quickly dispelling the lethargy and fatigue from the long flight.

Yang Dagang behind him took a deep breath, his face a mixture of exhaustion and relief at finally setting foot on his homeland: "The air in our motherland is so good, it smells so familiar."

Qian Jin smiled.

These days, the air in the capital during the transition from winter to spring does have a unique flavor—it smells like sand and dust.

To be fair, Zurich has fewer people and more trees, so the air quality is indeed good.

Director Wang and Counselor Li followed behind, their expressions serious with an imperceptible air of gravity, while Director Zhang remained calm, habitually surveying his surroundings.

Then, the scene at the end of the bridge made several people who had just gotten off the plane suddenly stop in their tracks.

The exit from the terminal building leading to the jet bridge was not as deserted as usual.

A small group of a dozen or so Young Pioneers, all wearing bright red scarves, stood in neat rows. Their faces were red from the cold, but they held tightly in their hands several large, obviously carefully prepared fake bouquets made of colored paper.

Flowers are a true luxury in this early spring, in this era of scarcity.

Behind the children stood a large group of adults wearing dark Zhongshan suits with four pockets and navy blue woolen cadre uniforms.

He recognized one of the men, who had gray hair and a dark complexion.

It turned out to be his former boss, Yang Shengzhang!

Qian Jin didn't recognize any of the other people except Yang Shengzhang, but when Counselor Li saw them, he perked up and said, "It's the leaders who have come to pick us up!"

He was the first to step forward and make contact.

Director Zhang introduced him, Director Wang, and Yang Dagang from behind:

This is a director-general from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, that's the director in charge of importing machinery and equipment from the Ministry of Foreign Trade, and this is an official in charge of technology import from the Ministry of Industry...

There were even a few people dressed in military uniforms.

Unlike the airport staff who huddled in the cold wind, they stood straight, their eyes fixed on the group of people filing out of the cabin.

As Director Zhang appeared, a woman dressed as a teacher started by waving fake flowers, and then the Young Pioneers began to wave them enthusiastically.

Then a solemn yet warm atmosphere, as if it were real, came towards us, which contrasted sharply with the howling cold wind outside the covered bridge.

This was the first time Qian Jin had encountered something like this, and he paused slightly, feeling a little lost.

Director Wang reminded him, "Come on, Director Qian, keep walking forward, this is where we are welcomed."

At the same time, several airport ground staff members squeezed in.

They were struggling to move a simple support frame made of welded steel pipes, with a high-pitched, military-green speaker fixed to the top of the frame.

The speaker's power cord was very long, and people were frantically searching for a socket.

"Sizzle... Squeak, sizzle..."

A powerful electrical noise and a violent whistling sound erupted instantly, startling the other passengers who were still slowly walking on the bridge.

Wei Xiaobo, standing at the back, subconsciously raised his hand to rub his ears, which were still numb from the noise: "What does the director mean by this? Is this going to be a leadership speech?"

This trip abroad made him quite satisfied with Wei Xiaobao.

The young man did indeed yearn for life abroad, but he was very self-disciplined and did not fawn over foreigners.

He was quick and efficient, doing a lot of odd jobs and tiring work, and he was quite skillful at it. Wei Bin didn't assign him a burden; he was indeed a promising helper.

So at this point, he kindly answered the young man's question: "I don't know either."

Yang Dagang grinned, his tense nerves from the past few days were somewhat relieved by this unexpected and down-to-earth scene.

"Welcome! A warm welcome to the comrades of the Haibin Fertilizer Plant compensation project team on their triumphant return!"

The voice from the loudspeaker steadied, then rose with excited fervor: "A warm welcome to our comrades on the diplomatic front as they return home in glory!"

This slogan seemed to have opened a floodgate.

The Young Pioneers, lined up like soldiers on command, held their brightly colored paper bouquets high, waving them and shouting in crisp, unified voices:
"Welcome, welcome! A warm welcome!"

The sound was clear and bright, penetrating the cold wind.

Qian Jin and his group of six walked out, and the children came up to present them with flowers. Then the leaders immediately surrounded them enthusiastically.

More than a dozen hands reached out to them.

Pairs of warm hands vied to grasp Qian Jin and Yang Dagang's hands, shaking them vigorously with great enthusiasm.

"You've worked hard! Comrades, you've worked hard!" A director surnamed Gao from the Ministry of Foreign Trade held Qian Jin's hand tightly. The calluses on his palms were hard to read, clearly indicating that he was also a leader who had risen from the working class.

He slapped Qian Jin's arm hard with his other hand, saying with great force: "Well done! We've already seen the reports. You fought a really beautiful battle!"

"Comrade Qian Jin, your victory in this international lawsuit is of great significance!"

"Haha, now let those foreigners and those unscrupulous foreign businessmen open their eyes wide and see that we Chinese people are not easy to bully. From now on, if they try to fool us with some junk foreign garbage, they won't stand a chance!"

He emphasized "absolutely not" twice, his voice trembling with excitement.

When the other leaders shook hands with Qian Jin, they said roughly the same thing.

Yang Shengzhang came up last. He didn't shake hands with Qian Jin, but instead patted Qian Jin's shoulders with both hands, his face full of satisfaction.
"Oh dear, I knew you were no ordinary person when you were working for me, but I never expected you to achieve such a feat."

"Okay, very good!"

He gripped Qian Jin's shoulders tightly with both hands, making Qian Jin grimace.

Seeing this, he laughed heartily and then shook hands with Yang Dagang next to him: "Comrade Dagang, this trip has not been easy for you."

"Your factory suffered injustice, but this battle you fought demonstrated the spirit of the Chinese people, saved the country from significant losses, and cleared obstacles for the future introduction of advanced equipment and technology across the country! This is a battle whose merits will last for generations!"

Yang Dagang saluted him: "Thank you for the praise, leader. The hero of this battle is Comrade Qian Jin..."

"You are all heroes!" Yang Sheng returned the salute with force.

The foreign ministry leaders were proud, but this man was a pragmatist. He took out a small notebook, beckoned Director Zhang to his side, and inquired about the specific process of presenting evidence in the Swiss court.

Surrounded by several colleagues, Counselor Li was also discussing in hushed tones the details of the Zurich court and its international impact.

In an instant, the small space of the covered bridge was bustling with noise.

As the Young Pioneers prepared to leave, Qian Jin felt bad looking at the children whose cheeks were red from the cold.

He felt there was no need for such vanity projects, but it was a characteristic of the times.

Unable to go against the trend of the times, he offered compensation: "Please wait, teacher."

He beckoned over and walked over, saying in a low voice, "We brought back a lot of little things from Switzerland. It's not easy for the students to come all this way in this cold weather. Wait a moment and give each of them a bag of chocolates."

"This is a Swiss specialty. It's a small item and not worth much, so please don't refuse it."

The female teacher was very happy.

She wasn't happy to receive a gift from abroad, but rather to receive attention from her superiors.

Such a young leader has such a delicate mind and cares for the future of the nation. If such a leader can make meritorious contributions time and time again and rise step by step, it will be a good thing for the country!

The publicity department leader who organized the event nodded to the female teacher and said, "Don't let down the good intentions of our meritorious person."

The female teacher then smiled brightly: "Thank you so much, leader."

Qian Jin said, "Hey, you're too kind, but you'll have to wait a while, we haven't gotten our luggage yet."

"Let the children find somewhere sheltered from the wind and warm up first. I'll contact you after I get the luggage."

He brought a lot of luggage this time.

There are several boxes.

Actually, there wasn't much inside; otherwise, customs officers would have definitely conducted a thorough inspection when they went through customs.

Even though the current trend for traveling abroad is to bring back large and small bags, it's still an exaggeration for someone to bring back more than a dozen suitcases and packages.

Qian Jin's suitcases contained only simple, inexpensive items, so customs wouldn't hold them up.

Once he returns to the coastal city with these boxes, he can simply say that he brought them back from Switzerland if he finds anything new. Who would have any questions then?
Even if you have questions, you can't exactly come to the capital to check your customs declaration records, can you?
Before he could exchange more than a few words with the female teacher, Qian Jin was pulled back. He was patted by warm hands and heard unanimous praise from leaders of various ranks.

This was the unique celebratory atmosphere of the early 1980s, a blend of political enthusiasm, a sense of collective honor, and a simple sense of national pride—noisy and rugged, yet exceptionally warm and solid.

When they started leaving the airport, the convoy was decorated with small red flags, and traffic police on motorcycles led the way.

Qian Jin was stunned: "Isn't this a huge deal? We've only been fighting a transnational lawsuit."

"Not much, not at all. You've earned tens of millions of US dollars in foreign exchange for the country," Director Gao laughed heartily.

Other leaders then spoke up:
“This is not an ordinary lawsuit. You have not only earned foreign exchange for the country, but also gained a symbol of success that makes unscrupulous foreign capitalists dare not underestimate our market anymore.”

"Yes, this victory is a benchmark that reflects countless expectations. You won, and the country has made a name for itself!"

"Let's go, let's get in the car. Let's send the comrades to rest first, and then we'll have a long chat at the banquet tonight..."

Instructions after the victory banquet

Several black Volga sedans drove ostentatiously out of the airport, through the city covered with gray-black remnants of snow, and finally stopped in front of a stately Soviet-style guesthouse located on East Chang'an Avenue.

This place is not open to the public and is dedicated to receiving important state and foreign affairs missions.

The guard post at the main entrance stands solemnly, and strict procedures are required for entry and exit.

Counselor Li and Director Zhang's families live in the capital, so they went home to rest, while the other four each had a room to adjust to the time difference and recover their energy.

But regardless of whether it was Yang Dagang, Wei Xiaobo, or Qian Jin, they were all full of energy, only Director Wang was old and needed to rest.

So the three of them got together to drink tea and chat, passing the time until evening when they went to attend the celebration banquet.

The banquet was held in a banquet hall inside the guesthouse.

The banquet hall was simply yet solemnly decorated, with brown tablecloths covering the round tables so that spilled soup or oil wouldn't be visible.

The brand-new white porcelain tableware gleamed with a cold light, while the radiators around them emitted steam.

The leaders took their seats in turn, and the spacious dining table was soon filled with people.

The food this time was quite simple, unlike when the Sichuan Heavy Industry delegation was hosted in Shanghai. There were no extravagant dishes, but it was clear that they had put thought into it. Some of the dishes were quite rare at this time of year.

White-cut chicken, roast duck, braised beef, stir-fried chicken cubes with soy sauce, deep-fried ribbonfish pieces, golden and oily scrambled eggs, a large bowl of steaming pickled cabbage, pork belly, and glass noodles garnished with chopped cilantro, as well as steamed crab, braised prawns, sea cucumber porridge, abalone, and more.

Bottles of "Maotai" with red labels were carefully opened by the staff, and a rich and domineering aroma quickly spread in the relatively enclosed space, becoming the main theme of the banquet.

Raising a glass is naturally the primary theme.

Director Zhang, representing the diplomatic system, was the first to stand up. He remained calm and said with a smile, "Distinguished leaders and comrades, Zurich's victory in this case can be said to have wiped away our previous humiliation and enhanced our national prestige."

"Now, let's have Director Gao speak on behalf of the country. Please give him a warm welcome."

Amidst enthusiastic applause, Director Gao stood up with a smile.

He pondered for a moment, then raised his glass and said, "Our team has won a great victory in trade abroad. It's remarkable. Not only did it save the Haibin Fertilizer Plant from huge losses, but more importantly, it sent a powerful message to the international business community."

"The Chinese people respect the spirit of contracts and uphold the bottom line of commerce, but will never accept any fraud or injustice! Any behavior that disregards the Chinese market or underestimates China as a negotiating partner will inevitably pay a heavy price!"

"This toast is to our wise and courageous negotiation team, and to our comrades who dare to fight and are good at fighting!"

After saying that, he drank it all in one gulp, leaving the bottom of the wine cup sparkling clean.

Everyone responded enthusiastically, and the clinking of wine cups and teacups filled the air.

Qian Jin could feel many eyes focused on him.

He certainly handled this matter well, making a name for himself in a very public way.

So he raised his glass in return, a burning sensation spreading down his throat, and his cheeks began to feel slightly hot.

There were leaders from other units who came to celebrate the victory, and their ranks were only slightly lower than Director Gao's, so it was his turn to speak as soon as Director Gao sat down.

He patted the table with his broad palm and laughed, "Director Gao is right. This case has enhanced the prestige of our country and set the standard. From now on, this case will be the benchmark."

"With this model, not only our diplomatic system, but also all domestic units, will be able to stand taller when dealing with foreigners, foreign firms, and traders!"

"We can't let them charge exorbitant prices and sell inferior goods in this international trade! Come, let's toast Comrade Qian Jin! Let's toast Comrade Da Gang! Let's toast all the comrades in the delegation, you are all heroes!"

He got so excited that he picked up the wine jug and poured Qian Jin a glass of Moutai. What could Qian Jin say?
Dry!
After the leaders spoke, everyone started eating, and the conversation became a bit more relaxed.

The group started discussing professional details, including the workflows of legal and technical testing teams in developed countries.

The steam from the dishes and the aroma of wine mingled and surged, and words and glasses clinked in the lively atmosphere.

Yang Dagang knew that Qian Jin couldn't hold his liquor, so he helped him avoid drinking.

In the end, Qian Jin was unharmed, but Yang Dagang got quite drunk. He grabbed Qian Jin's hand and said, "It was all worth it! All our efforts were worth it! Brother Qian, Director Qian, I, Yang Dagang, will admire you for life..."

Qian Jin quickly went to ask the waiter for some hangover soup.

Director Wang was equally radiant, seizing the opportunity to frequently clink glasses with the leaders of the capital and whisper conversations to build rapport.

This could be a chance to advance further in one's career.

The staff moved around, replacing empty plates and adding steaming bowls of hangover soup and dumplings.

The lively celebration banquet finally came to an end, and the scattered dishes and glasses reflected the joy and satisfaction that had left everyone feeling satisfied that night.

The leaders shook hands and said goodbye at the door, exchanged contact information, and wished each other well.

Some people patted Qian Jin on the shoulder and made plans to meet again in Haibin City. Other leaders invited Qian Jin to stay in the capital for a couple more days, saying they would entertain him privately.

Qian Jin explained that he still had work to do and was preparing to return home tomorrow. Before leaving, they would just have a meal with Yang Shengzhang.

These days, some places are pretty good. Leaders don't have official cars; some ride bicycles home, while others have to catch the bus.

A cold wind blew through the night, and Qian Jin shivered, preparing to quickly send the person away so he could curl up in his warm bed.

Just then, Director Gao quietly walked up to Qian Jin.

He spoke in a low voice, almost inaudible amidst the noisy farewells: "Comrade Qian Jin, come find me with the waiter later. There's some follow-up information that I need to discuss privately."

After saying those words, he smiled, waved to everyone, and left.

After everyone dispersed, he found the waiter who had been waiting, and instead of going through the main entrance of the guesthouse, he turned into a side corridor with a dark red carpet and slightly dim lighting.

The carpet has excellent sound absorption properties, so the two people's footsteps were almost silent.

The corridor was lined with printed posters reflecting the spirit of the times, and at the end was an office.

The waiter knocked and opened the door, and Qian Jin glanced at it.

The scene inside the house was completely different from the noise outside, and even from the banquet just now.

This is a small room of no more than ten square meters, with minimal furnishings. There is an old-fashioned dark wood writing desk, several wooden armchairs with dark green leather cushions, and an old-fashioned metal filing cabinet in the same dark green color standing against the wall.

The only unusual thing was that there was a row of telephones on the desk!
It's not just three or five phones, it's a whole row of phones, probably more than a dozen!
Director Gao was already waiting inside. He gestured for Qian Jin to sit down and personally poured him a cup of hot tea.

A green-shaded desk lamp was turned on, casting a dim, yellowish light.

In this way, the sparse lights of the city outside can still shine through the window without curtains, casting a faint glow inside and highlighting the tranquility and privacy of the place.

"Are you getting used to the food and lodging? The guesthouse has limited facilities." Director Gao asked, his tone casual, but his eyes shone brightly in the dim light.

"Very good, thank you, leader." Qian Jin replied politely, knowing that his leader hadn't called him in just for some late-night small talk.

Soon, after a few greetings, Director Gao's attitude changed completely. The warmth and ease he displayed at the banquet vanished from his face, replaced by a somber and pragmatic demeanor.
"The celebration banquet is a formality, a necessary affirmation and praise. But there are some things that are inconvenient to say at the dinner table, let alone explain clearly."

"I called you here today because of the follow-up arrangements for your victory, and also because of the new task I'm giving you—a task that is more difficult, more long-term, and more important than winning the lawsuit."

Qian Jin held his breath and sat up even straighter.

That's a pretty strong statement.

What new task could possibly require a national-level leader to assign it to him privately?

"We won this case, and we've learned two things," Director Gao said slowly.

"First, we must learn from and boldly introduce advanced foreign technologies, equipment, and management experience; this is the lifeline of reform and opening up."

"Secondly, introducing new equipment, technologies, and experiences from abroad carries the risk of inviting trouble, and the risk is unprecedented!"

“Those outside who are eyeing our foreign exchange reserves, markets, and resources include not only those who genuinely want to cooperate, but also vicious wolves like Chuanqi Heavy Industry, who harbor fraudulent intentions and want to use us as a dumping ground for discarded garbage!”

Qian Jin nodded, "That's true."

In the early stages of China's reform and opening up, we really suffered a lot in this regard.

But he didn't expect to suffer so quickly.

Director Gao sighed and took a brown paper file from his briefcase, placing it on the table.

He didn't open it, but just pointed with his finger: "Take a look at the situation reported from various places during this period."

"The so-called 'advanced production line from developed industrial countries' introduced by a coastal province has been verified to have core equipment that was withdrawn from the European market three years ago due to design flaws. We even paid two-thirds of the price of a new product!"

He couldn't help but slam his fist on the table:
"A city in Southwest China introduced a joint venture paper-making equipment, but the equipment list provided by the foreign company was seriously inconsistent with the actual equipment. The core components were simply refurbished old parts from decades ago!"

"What's the most ridiculous thing? In order to upgrade its steelmaking equipment, the entire province of China imported an advanced steelmaking furnace from the Japanese. And guess what? The main body of the equipment was an obsolete piece of equipment. After careful inspection, our experts discovered that this core equipment had actually been put into use in 1900!"

He laughed bitterly as he said this:
"In 1900, our country was still in the feudal period. There was still an emperor back then!"

Qian Jin also knew about this.

In "Thirty Years of Blood and Tears", this one ranks among the top.

But he had no choice; there were no computers or the internet, and all communication relied on letters, telephones, and telegrams.

If he gives someone a heads-up, he will always leave some clues, and once the investigation finds out about him, he won't be able to explain himself.

So at this moment, he could only show a heavy expression and sigh along with Director Gao.

Director Gao continued, "There are also some so-called 'technology transfer contracts' with harsh terms and many traps. They're not after our foreign exchange; they want to restrict our development!"

“That’s even more despicable,” Qian Jin said angrily.

Director Gao wholeheartedly agreed: "Absolutely right, those who are only after money are even more despicable."

"However, none of these are the most terrifying things. Do you know what the most terrifying thing is?"

Qian Jin really did know.

After all, he had read many books that introduced the development experience and achievements in the early stages of reform and opening up.

He pondered for a moment and said, "Is it because local leaders are reporting only good news and not bad news in order to get projects off the ground quickly and produce quick political achievements?"

Director Gao's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but slam his hand on the table: "Absolutely right! They clearly discovered the problem, but they suppressed it for the sake of their reputation and their own future, fearing it would have a bad impact!"

"This kind of 'local protectionism' objectively makes us accomplices to fraud! Subjectively, it greatly harms the future of the country!"

He took a sip of tea, stared intently into Qian Jin's eyes, and said heavily, "This can't go on."

“Every penny of foreign exchange represents the value created by the blood and sweat of hundreds of millions of migrant workers across the country; it is real money saved by tightening our belts. Every production line, every piece of equipment, and every technology we introduce is for the future of hundreds of millions of migrant workers across the country so that they can have enough to eat and wear. Therefore, this work cannot afford the slightest mistake!”

"After repeated meetings and discussions among our unit leaders, we believe that there must be an iron gate in our foreign trade work! A gate that can keep out wolves and jackals and allow true friends and advanced technology to enter smoothly!"

Qian Jin's heart pounded like a drum in the silent room.

What do you mean?
The government wants to put you in charge of this?
He didn't know what specific organization it was, but it should be similar to the National Development and Reform Commission, right?
This unit has a lot of power. Is he really entrusted with such an important task just because he won a battle against Kawasaki Heavy Industries?
This is impossible, right?
This promotion isn't like taking an elevator, it's like taking a rocket!

"The ministry has reported to higher authorities and finalized the plan," Director Gao said decisively. "We will simultaneously establish 'Imported Technology and Equipment Project Approval Committees' in the most active central cities for technology import and foreign trade, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Wuhan, Chongqing, Shenyang, Haikou, Nanjing, Wuhan, Hangzhou, and Chengdu!"

"This unit is referred to as the 'Approval Committee'. It is directly under the vertical management of relevant central ministries and commissions, and is under dual leadership at the local level. However, its core business is reported vertically, and its personnel, financial and material allocation is relatively independent."

"The core responsibility of the Approval Committee is to be the final gatekeeper for the introduction of technology and equipment! It has the earliest review authority and the final veto power!"

At this point, he opened the manila folder, took out the documents inside, and showed them to Qian Jin.

At the top is an official document with an official header, and below it are several co-signing organizations, all of which are powerful institutions whose actions in the national and people's livelihood sectors can cause an earthquake.

Qian Jin quickly and carefully scanned the area. Director Gao stopped talking and began to drink his tea.

The Import Technology and Equipment Project Approval Committee is responsible for conducting mandatory third-party independent audits and approvals of all local applications for the import of equipment, production lines, and complete sets of technology with a total contract value exceeding US$500,000 in foreign exchange.

Its verification scope is very broad, including but not limited to assessing the authenticity and advancement of the technology source, investigating the supplier's international background and credit, verifying the condition and manufacturing age of the equipment, confirming whether the core technical parameters match the contract description, reviewing the compliance of technical barriers and transfer restriction clauses, assessing the feasibility of supporting technologies, and evaluating the risks of implementation...

In addition, they also need to supervise the final foreign exchange payment process carried out by the bank in related work.

This unit is currently located at the prefecture-level city level, but each of its members is not only responsible for the work of the local prefecture-level city, but also extends its influence to other areas.

For example, the approval authority of Haibin City covers an area that extends throughout the entire province.

If Qian Jinzhen were to take the position of supervisor, his rank would rise, like an elevator.

His rank will be higher than Wei Bin's current position!
Thinking about this, he suddenly realized.

Did Wei Bin receive the news beforehand, which is why he was so polite to him after the New Year and even entrusted Wei Xiaobo to him?
You know, judging from his current development trend, he's much more impressive than Wei Bin!
This approval committee is very high-level and powerful.

Although his job was to introduce foreign-related projects, Qian Jin knew that since the 1980s, there would be many, many more such projects.

It seems that the foreign trade, industry and other sectors are not yet aware of how big the Chinese market is.

It should be understood that once the approval committee is established, it has the power to veto any foreign-related project that it deems problematic, regardless of which province, region, or leader is involved.

To a certain extent, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange now has to cooperate with them.

According to the document, the so-called "problems" cover a wide range, including technology concealment, fraud, inflated prices, core technology transfer traps, serious equipment non-compliance, and standard falsification.

In reality, if strict restrictions are imposed, all projects will have problems.

As the saying goes, "It weighs three ounces on the scale, but a thousand pounds on it," that's the point.

Just thinking about it makes you realize how terrifying this department is.

For the time being, all units in the province where Haibin City is located need money to get approval if they want to introduce technology, equipment, and other related information.

If Qian Jin doesn't agree, they're out of options.

Then, who gets in first and who gets in later also depends on the approval results for the funds...

This made him a little flustered, and he asked timidly, "Boss, doesn't this organization have a lot of authority?"

Upon hearing this, Director Gao's serious face revealed a slight smile under the dim light of the desk lamp, but also showed some undisguised fatigue—this could be seen from his furrowed brows:
"Absolutely right, he wields immense power, and his position is extremely precarious."

He put down his teacup, his voice lower and deeper: "But there's no other way, necessary supervision is essential."

"As long as you understand the authority and responsibilities of this unit, we leaders can rest assured."

Qian Jin paused for a moment, then uttered the words that would later shine brightly on the internet.

Of course, he made a small change:
With great power comes great responsibility.

There's a reason this statement has spread throughout the world; it truly contains immense power.

Director Gao's eyes widened in surprise: "Ha, with great power comes great responsibility, that's absolutely true."

He couldn't help but get up and pat Qian Jin on the shoulder: "Good, Xiao Qian, I'm really satisfied with your awareness."

Then he continued:
"Yes, as one of the first coastal cities to open up, Haibin City has a deep-water port, numerous projects, and has just experienced the painful Kawasaki fraud case. The establishment of the Haibin City 'Approval Committee' is urgent."

"After careful consideration, several people were nominated as the core candidates, and you are one of them."

Qian Jin breathed a sigh of relief.

Hi!

Just a traffic light, and you've made me so excited.

He thought he was supposed to be in charge.

Director Gao further explained, "However, I am optimistic that you can become the first director."

"Because this is a new unit, it is responsible for preparations, and according to your resume, you participated in the preparations for the establishment of the Foreign Business Office of your local Supply and Marketing Cooperative and the preparations were very successful."

"In fact, the two units are similar in nature, one serves the small collective of the supply and marketing cooperative, and the other serves the large collective of the state!"

Qian Jin thought about it.

This does indeed greatly increase the chances of him taking over the position.

Having discussed this much, the next step is to give instructions regarding responsibilities.

Director Gao spoke with him beforehand so that he could prepare more for the future and strive for a smooth promotion.

Of course, we also hope that he can continue to make contributions, repeat his magical performance against Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and make more contributions to the country's development.

He also needs to prepare in advance for some assessments.

(End of this chapter)