I farmed in military academy and crushed the entire intergalactic world.

Chapter 561 Show More Care (4000 words)
As the Spring Festival approaches, the news channel of Anning County TV broadcasts a message from a smiling host: "Congratulations on our city's foreign trade reaching a new high!"

Of course, ordinary people don't know that Anning County didn't have any foreign trade in the past. Even if Changhong Factory only sold one order, it would be a record.

The host had a face as round as a silver plate, an appearance of peace and prosperity, and spoke with a generous and impassioned tone.

"Thanks to the efforts of Director Lin Xiaohe, our county's foreign trade company successfully signed a barter trade agreement with the St. Petersburg Municipal Government."

We provided goods such as color TVs, clothing, food, and water pumps, valued at approximately eight million US dollars, while the Russian side paid in the form of raw materials such as timber, fertilizer, and steel…”

The following day, the local newspaper of Anning County devoted two full pages to reporting on the matter.

Bilateral barter trade sees another major transaction: one county leverages eight million US dollars.

On the third day, it was reprinted in second-tier provincial newspapers in Jinzhou and Liaoyang.

A Bold Experiment in a Small County in Northeast China: Can the Anning Model Be Replicated?

The headline on the front page of the *Reference News* ignited nationwide public opinion: "Russian Media Focuses on East Asian Trade Mission to Russia: St. Petersburg Port Crisis Eased by East Asian Goods."

The article was accompanied by a photo.

At the docks of St. Petersburg, workers are unloading cargo; the boxes are labeled "Made in the East." Several workers from Russia stand nearby, smiling.

Reference News reprinted the St. Petersburg official newspaper, Neva Times, without commenting.

A sudden disturbance erupted at the port of St. Petersburg. Thousands of dockworkers, embroiled in a labor dispute, halted operations and gathered on the banks of the Neva River. However, this incident, in a very short time, became a stage to showcase the leadership's resolve and the friendship between the two countries.

At 3 p.m., St. Petersburg Mayor Sobchak and Deputy Mayor Putin arrived at the scene. The deputy mayor, known for his tough and pragmatic approach, did not observe from afar but walked directly into the crowd.

The workers' initial anxiety gradually subsided with his steady handshake and attentive listening. Mayor Putin immediately instructed the port authority to initiate negotiations, and his decisive and people-oriented approach impressed everyone present, who exclaimed: This is the true master of the Neva River.

Following closely behind the mayor, another figure of interest appeared on the dock.

Ms. Lin Xiaohe, a representative of Dongguo Foreign Trade Company, announced a major piece of news to the audience under the watchful eye of the mayor: the company will establish a long-term cooperation agreement with St. Petersburg!
"This is not just a contract, but a testament to our great friendship!" Ms. Lin's voice echoed in the port.

Deputy Mayor Pujin led the applause, instantly igniting the otherwise cold dock with enthusiasm. The mayor shook Lin Xiaohe's hand, highly praising her business acumen and calling her "our sincere friend from the East."

The haze dissipated, and the ship's horn sounded its final blast. In this window to Europe opened by Peter the Great, St. Petersburg's leaders demonstrated their strength through action, while the hand of friendship from the East infused this heroic city with new life. The Neva River still flows quietly, but history has turned a new page.

"Lin Xiaohe? Who is she? I've never heard of the Dongguo-Mao Xiongguo Trading Company. Which department established it? Is it directly under the Foreign Trade Bureau?"

At the high-end sanatorium, several elderly people who had made significant contributions to the country gathered together to practice calligraphy, play chess, drink tea, and play cards, creating a lively atmosphere.

The government provided them with villas and security guards, but they were unwilling to waste national resources and chose to go to a sanatorium.

The sanatorium has a great environment with a high degree of greenery, and is equipped with nursing and medical staff. Most importantly, you can see many old friends at the sanatorium.

"Old Li, the doctor told you to take your medicine, but you refused. Is your memory failing you?" the plump old man playing chess with Old Li said with a chuckle.

Old Li glared angrily, his voice so loud it could be heard throughout the small garden: "Fatty, do you think I have a bad memory?! I still remember back on the battlefield, you stole three tanks from our army..."

"Oh dear, why do you always bring up old grievances? This happened so long ago." The plump old man quickly changed the subject. "The new color TV in our sanatorium was made in her factory. She's a very ambitious and capable young woman."

Old Li slapped his forehead: "I remember now."

The sanatorium originally wanted to purchase Panasonic color TVs from Japan, but Panshi TV's advertisements were everywhere, touting its military-grade quality and its status as a shining example of Chinese products.

The dean was a bit conflicted about which one to buy.

Later, Japan used underhanded tactics to try and bankrupt the Changhong factory. The elderly residents of the nursing home were unhappy and complained, demanding that they buy domestically produced color TVs.

Old Li sighed, "I have to say, the Panshi TV is really sturdy. Last time, my unfilial son came to visit me, and I got so angry that I picked up a ceramic cup and threw it at him. He accidentally hit the TV, but it didn't break."

The small garden was filled with retired cadres who had nothing better to do.

Although the elderly are retired, they are still involved in all aspects of life. The words "be cautious in speech and action" are ingrained in their bones. Topics like color TVs are quite safe and can easily spark conversation.

"This TV is really good; there's no false advertising."

"In my opinion, it's much better than Panasonic color TVs from Japan, and it's good value for money."

A beautiful girl flew in from Guangdong Province to visit her grandfather.

Holding her grandfather's hand, her eyes sparkling, she couldn't help but say, "Director Lin is incredibly capable. She stood up to the Japanese devils at the Industrial Bureau, and she said, 'I'll kneel to heaven, I'll kneel to earth, I'll kneel to my parents, but I won't kneel to the Japanese devils.' I still remember that to this day."

Oh?
These words were beautiful and resonated with everyone present.

Old Li beckoned the little girl and her grandfather over: "Come on, what would you like to drink? What would you like to eat?"

"No need, thank you Grandpa Li." The little girl was well-behaved, but when she met Old Li's gaze, she was immediately taken aback.

I recognized them by their eyes; they're both gossipy people.

Old Li coughed a few times: "Aren't the Japanese trying to block Changhong's neck? Why is Lin Xiaohe running off to Russia instead of resolving the crisis domestically?"

The little girl let go of his hand and lowered her voice slightly: "Grandpa Li, you don't know this, do you? Changhong Factory wanted to bypass the blockade and produce plasma TVs. But Panasonic of Japan is the world's number one in plasma technology. We guess that Director Lin went to Russia for three reasons: first, to clear out inventory; second, to buy color picture tubes from Russia; and third, to acquire the plasma technology reserves of the former Soviet Union."

If domestic technology lags behind, then we should learn from abroad.

Everyone present felt that Lin Xiaohe had done nothing wrong.

The fat old man asked curiously, "Mei girl, you know Lin Xiaohe very well?"

The little girl blushed slightly and said shyly, "She is my new idol."

The little girl's grandfather turned to look at her and asked in surprise, "Isn't your idol that singer from Hong Kong?"

The young girl waved her hand: "It's changed, it's changed. Director Lin is my true love. She's incredibly capable! After graduating from university, she didn't immediately get a job, but instead chose to conduct research in Anning County. At that time, the situation in Anning County was particularly bad; all the state-owned factories were losing money."

"She tailored a development plan for Anning County, but her voice carried little weight. Undeterred, she chose an extremely suitable partner: Changhong Factory! The former factory director of Changhong Factory was a comrade with strong principles and party loyalty. After talking with Lin Xiaohe all night, the former director was impressed by her abilities and talents."

"Is it just empty talk or putting theory into practice? The old factory director made an agreement with Lin Xiaohe: as long as Lin Xiaohe demonstrated his abilities through practical actions, he would propose to the county government that Lin Xiaohe be appointed as the factory director of Changhong Factory."

Old Li nodded: "Recruiting talent without being bound by convention. The old factory director is indeed quite good."

The little girl got excited and her voice grew louder and louder.

In the small garden, the elderly people who had been engrossed in their own activities all perked up their ears. A little girl asked, "Grandpa Li, guess what happens next?"

Old Li chuckled. Since Lin Xiaohe could serve as the factory director of Changhong Factory, she must have demonstrated her abilities.

Old Li met the little girl's bright eyes and asked in agreement, "And then?"

The little girl clapped her hands excitedly: "In just one month, Director Lin taught several laid-off workers how to open Pang Donglai Selected Supermarkets."

Throughout the entire country, almost everyone has heard of Pang Donglai Supermarket. Many provinces have tried to imitate Pang Donglai Supermarket, but most of them have only managed to imitate it poorly. Although they are very profitable, they have not learned the essence of the product.

Old Li looked at the Pang Donglai orange juice on the table: "This Pang Donglai?"

"Correct!"

hiss.

Old Li sat up straight, and several retired cadres put down what they were doing and came over.

The Pang Donglai Selected Supermarket model left a deep impression on the senior management.

It has achieved excellent results in the market economy while retaining the characteristics of the East.

There were several debates within the upper management regarding the success of Pang Donglai, but no conclusion was reached in the end.

It turns out that this supermarket was also Lin Xiaohe's doing.

The young girl was so excited about promoting her idol that she didn't notice anything around her: "That Spring Festival, Pang Donglai's three branches were extremely popular. The old factory director of Changhong Factory was so envious that his eyes were bleeding. Without saying a word, he submitted an application to the county. The county didn't agree, so he went to the leaders' offices every day to clean them up. It is said that from New Year's Eve to the Lantern Festival, he was either eating at the county magistrate's house or the party secretary's house."

"Haha, this old factory director must be a demobilized military officer!" the fat old man asserted.

This style of doing things is just right.

The little girl nodded repeatedly, indignantly saying, "Yes. It's because those leaders are hesitant and keep delaying their approval."

Old Li spoke up for the county leaders, saying, "It's understandable. Enterprise reform is like crossing a river by feeling for stones; nobody knows which way to go. Lin Xiaohe has just graduated. Whether it's his qualifications or the procedures, it's impossible for him to directly become the director of a state-owned factory in the county."

Everyone seemed to be deep in thought, but Lin Xiaohe still became the factory manager in the end. Could there be some unspeakable reason or deal involved?
Little did the young girl know that these shrewd people were suspecting that Lin Xiaohe's rise to power was illegitimate.

She gestured wildly: "As the saying goes, never underestimate a young man's potential! The deputy director of Changhong Factory contacted foreign investors in Hong Kong, split Changhong in two, took the funds from the books, and led away the best and brightest to establish a new joint venture, leaving only more than 300 old, weak, sick, and children behind at Changhong Factory. Isn't this just like eating only the very center of a watermelon?!"

"Cough cough cough!" The little girl's grandfather tugged at her sleeve.

You brat, what nonsense are you spouting?

This applies to 90% of enterprise reforms nationwide.

The east wind and the west wind were already at war; whoever got caught in this tornado would die.

The little girl didn't realize her grandfather's intention. She thought he was thirsty and handed him an unopened bottle of Pangdonglai orange juice from the table.

grandfather……

Old Man Li...

Okay, if you want to hear some gossip, you can give this juice to her grandfather.

The young girl said, "These workers are suffering. Some are sick, some are old, they have no pension, no medical insurance, and they are owed more than a year's wages. How are they going to survive?" Just when everyone was in despair, a loud bang was heard in the sky, and Director Lin made a dazzling appearance.

The young girl suddenly stood up and said in a dramatic tone, "At that moment, the dark clouds dispersed and the sky brightened. Director Lin signed a betting agreement with the county leaders, promising not to fire any worker who had not violated any rules. If Changhong Factory could not turn a profit, she would acquire Changhong Factory with her own assets and assume all debts and all expenses for 300 workers."

"Good job, you're responsible!"

The little girl looked in the direction of the sound and saw that it was Grandpa Huang, who lived across the street from her own grandfather.

Grandpa Huang, leaning on his cane, said with great emotion, "These are the cadres we need, these are our successors! We can't let difficulties prevent us from doing our work. Some cadres these days just want to play it safe, avoid hardship, and are afraid to take responsibility!"

Grandpa Huang is one of the most senior members of the family; his military medals could fill a basket.

Everyone immediately stood up and gave him the best spot.

Grandpa Huang: "Girl, continue."

The young girl cleared her throat: "Director Lin was well-prepared. He used the patent for the folding sauna tub and mortgaged Pang Donglai's shares to the bank, which enabled the factory to resume production."

Grandpa Huang sighed deeply: "She's going all in."

How many people can do what Lin Xiaohe did?
Rare.

"Fortunately, heaven rewards those who persevere. The folding sauna tub became a nationwide sensation, and the Changhong Factory survived! Fate also smiled upon Director Lin. Spurred on by the Changhong Factory, the workers in Anning County bravely reported the matter to the county committee. The county leaders conducted a thorough investigation of the leadership of all state-owned factories in the county."

A spark of interest gleamed in everyone's eyes.

Haha, what a coincidence! A single spark can start a prairie fire. Who was the one who lit the first fire? It's really hard to guess!

What happened next is clear to everyone. Changhong didn't stay in the folding sauna tub market; instead, it chose to open up a new battlefield: color TVs!
Lin Xiaohe's marketing process for Panshi TVs has become a required course for every Dongguo entrepreneur, and even the Ministry of Commerce has compiled it into a book for corporate management training.

Japan blocked her, so she went to explore the Russian market. The key point is that she almost succeeded.

All eyes were drawn to the front page of Reference News. Judging from the wording of the report, the Russian country was very friendly to Lin Xiaohe.

Grandpa Huang tapped lightly on the word "friendship" with his fingers.

That year, the international political environment in the East presented a complex situation where opportunities and challenges coexisted.

On the one hand, the trend towards a multipolar world order is evident, providing opportunities for East Korea to expand its diplomatic space. On the other hand, Western countries, led by the United States, still have significant differences regarding relations with East Korea, and East Korea has encountered considerable resistance in many areas.

Given this situation, East Korea will ease relations with Russia. In fact, high-level officials do plan to make an official visit to Russia next year.

Was it a coincidence that Lin Xiaohe was able to be the first to shout the slogan "Long live friendship"?
Old Master Huang narrowed his eyes slightly. It couldn't be a coincidence!

"This young comrade possesses a broad international political vision, a keen political sense, exceptional political skills, and strong execution ability. He has a profound understanding of the market economy and is extremely loyal to the Party and the country."

Grandpa Huang said meaningfully, "The tallest tree in the forest is bound to be felled by the wind. For such outstanding young people, while we should give them more responsibilities, we should also take good care of them."