My Realistic Simulation Game

Chapter 181 A big gamble
Qin Yuan's smile froze instantly, and his eyes suddenly became serious.

He gestured for Wu Weiguo, who was about to pour tea for Xu Zhenbang, to leave first, and then closed the office door.

Only the two of them remained in the room.

Explain in detail.

Qin Yuan's voice was deep and clear, and he leaned forward slightly, showing great attention.

Xu Zhenbang took a deep breath and lowered his voice: "Our superiors at Sichuan Airlines, as well as some friends in the relevant defense science and technology system, after layers of reporting and initial contact, have confirmed that some units are extremely interested in the 'special cargo' you provided... They have the capability and a strong desire to receive and study it."

He paused, then added, “Of course, everything must be done within the framework of absolute confidentiality and compliance. The other party is of a very high level, coming directly from the core institutes of the aerospace system. They said that if the items are as you say and can be delivered smoothly, it will be… a great achievement.”

Qin Yuan's fingers tapped the table unconsciously, making a soft "tap-tap" sound.

His mind was racing.

Rocket engine!
This thing was even hotter than he had initially anticipated, but it also had greater strategic value.

It goes far beyond the scope of ordinary commodity trade, directly touching upon the highest levels of strategic technology and national security.

Through Sichuan Airlines, he actually made contact with a top-tier organization, which was more efficient than he expected and also demonstrated the importance of the matter.

"What specific plans do they have?" Qin Yuan asked.

That's the key: how to safely and covertly transport this thing back from the chaotic heartland of the Soviet Union, a task with an extremely high level of difficulty.

Xu Zhenbang's expression became even more serious: "The other party put forward two principles: First, they will not directly participate in overseas operations. All operations must be led by our side, that is, President Qin, to complete the transportation and customs clearance."

"Secondly, once the goods enter the country, they will be fully responsible for all subsequent receiving and transfer work to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

"In other words, they are only responsible for taking over the equipment domestically, while how to get it out of the Soviet Union and how to transport it back is our business?" Qin Yuan confirmed.

“That’s basically the gist of it.” Xu Zhenbang nodded. “But they promised that as long as the goods enter the designated port, they will use all necessary resources to ensure their safety, and… the price will definitely satisfy you. They understand the huge costs and risks involved.”

Qin Yuan fell silent.

This is undoubtedly a gamble.

The operation was extremely difficult, and if something went wrong on the Soviet side, the consequences would be unimaginable.

But the returns are equally astonishing.

It's not just about money; it's an immeasurable strategic asset and an invisible shield.

The long-term value of forging such a deep personal and economic relationship with the country's top military industry system far exceeds tens of millions or even hundreds of millions.

More importantly, this incident subtly created a strange synergy with his planned "cutting off his own flesh" scheme.

"Okay." Qin Yuan made a decision almost without hesitation, "I'll take this job."

"Tell them I will come up with a plan as soon as possible, and I will definitely find a way to get the items back for them."

Xu Zhenbang breathed a long sigh of relief, his face showing a look of both relief and admiration.

He knew the weight behind this promise.

"President Qin, your decisiveness is amazing! I'll report to them immediately."

After Xu Zhenbang finished speaking, he hesitated for a moment.

Qin Yuan sensed that he had something to say and asked, "Vice President Xu, is there anything else?"

Xu Zhenbang nodded: "Yes, there is another small matter. Perhaps we can find some stable sources of goods for Far East trade."

Qin Yuan smiled and said, "Tell me about it."

"Here's the thing, I just met two friends from Putian, Fujian, who want to export shoes. Although their initial ideas were a bit off, they adjusted quickly. I suggested they make leather boots for the Soviet Union. I wonder if Far East Trade is interested in this."

Xu Zhenbang had a good impression of the brother and sister and wouldn't mind lending a hand.

"Where are they now?" Qin Yuan's heart skipped a beat when he heard the word Putian.

“They didn’t come in. They said they were going to the Soviet Union to do some field research.” Xu Zhenbang said seriously, “They are a brother and sister. The older one is named Lin Guofu. He’s quite enterprising.”

Qin Yuan listened, his fingers tapping the table again as usual, his eyes flashing with thoughtful light.

This little incident brought by Xu Zhenbang was like a spark that instantly ignited another idea in his mind.

"The Soviet Union... had an extreme shortage of light industrial products..."

Qin Yuan muttered to himself, then turned his gaze to Xu Zhenbang, "Manager Xu, what you said has reminded me."

"The Soviet Union lacked far more than just suitable shoes."

"Down jackets, thick cotton-padded coats, thermal underwear, leather hats and gloves—these winter supplies are all hard currency! The demand is probably much greater than we imagined!" Xu Zhenbang was taken aback, then immediately realized, "President Qin, what do you mean?"

“My Far East trading business can’t possibly cover every type of business. But we can think differently and create a platform, a channel.”

Qin Yuan slowly said, "For example, we can take the lead in organizing a 'China High-Quality Light Industrial Products (Winter) Fair' or establish a purchasing alliance to centrally select a group of manufacturers of winter products that are of high quality, reasonably priced, and meet the needs of the Soviet Union."

He looked at Xu Zhenbang: "And your Sichuan Airlines, with this newly opened route to Moscow, doesn't it need a stable and high-value source of round-trip cargo?"

"Canned goods and snacks are not suitable for air transport, but these high-value winter clothing and footwear are a completely different story."

“We can cooperate. Our Far East Trade will be responsible for organizing and selecting the sources of goods and sales channels in the Soviet Union, while Sichuan Airlines will be responsible for providing stable and efficient air transport capacity.”

“We can work together to develop an airport in Chengdu, or in the Western Regions, into an aviation hub and distribution center for light industry trade with Jiangsu!”

"In this way, your route utilization and revenue will increase, and we will be able to push more Chinese goods into the Soviet market more quickly, earning profits and foreign exchange."

Xu Zhenbang was deeply moved and suddenly understood!
He was well aware that once this brand-new, efficient air trade corridor was built...

This will not only greatly enhance the strategic and economic value of the new air route, but also open a door to the vast Soviet market for a large number of high-quality light industrial enterprises in China!
"Brilliant, Mr. Qin, this idea is fantastic!" Xu Zhenbang was so excited he almost stood up. "This is absolutely a win-win situation, and our General Manager Jiang will definitely give it his full support. I'll go back and give him a detailed report on this cooperation plan right away!"

He was a little impatient.

He never expected that this trip to Yanjing would not only accomplish the core task of facilitating the rocket engine deal, but also unexpectedly lead to a huge and potentially lucrative business cooperation plan with Qin Yuan through a small incident downstairs.

It should be noted that Jiang Pingwen had already handed over the management of that new air route to him.

But now, the new route has only just been launched, yet the platform has already declared it halfway to success.

After seeing off the excited Xu Zhenbang, Qin Yuan's gaze returned to the world map on the wall.

His fingers traced a path from Wuhu in Anhui, across the vast Eurasian continent, and finally landed on the expansive territory of the Soviet Union.

The automobile project served as a lever to leverage domestic policies and funding, while also acting as a "knife" to dismantle the legacy of the Soviet automobile industry in the future.

Rocket engines, on the other hand, are an unexpectedly discovered shortcut to a higher level, a sharper and more precise "scalpel".

Now, in addition to this light industrial product trading platform built on air transport capacity...

"Weiguo!" Qin Yuan called out.

Wu Weiguo pushed open the door and came in.

"Pass down the order to the Ministry of Trade to immediately select capable personnel to form a special task force to conduct in-depth research on high-quality winter clothing, footwear, and thermal products manufacturers in Fujian, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Northeast China."

"We need to quickly evaluate and select a list of suppliers who are capable and qualified to connect with the Soviet market."

"Yes, Brother Yuan!"

Although Wu Weiguo didn't quite understand why they suddenly wanted to get into clothing and footwear again, he resolutely carried out the order.

After giving his instructions, Qin Yuan stood alone by the window, looking down at the bustling crowd below.

Lin Guofu... Putian shoes... Soviet market...

He is connecting seemingly unrelated points and people with invisible threads, weaving them into an ever-growing network.

This net must not only capture the future of the automotive industry, but also the vast legacy scattered across the land when the giant bear of the north falls.

The game is getting more and more interesting.

The brief news item in the Economic Daily about the establishment of Chery Automobile might just be seen as an ordinary economic news item by most ordinary people.

However, in the eyes of some astute "players," this inconspicuous report, along with the figure of "Master Jing" Qin Yuan vaguely emerging behind it, is like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples.

Shanghai, Feng Zhaokun.

This man was known as the "King of Southeast Supplies" or, as some called him, the "Shadow Emperor."

He was just putting down the Economic Daily when he tapped the words "Chery" on the page with his finger, his brow furrowed slightly.

"Automobiles? State-owned background? Private operation? Qin Yuan... what exactly are you planning to do next?"

As someone who has consistently held the top spot on the leaderboard, he was now somewhat baffled by Qin Yuan's actions.

The real economy, or the automotive industry, is an industry that requires several years, or even more than a decade, of investment before results can be seen.

If we enter now, can we compete with those "state-owned enterprises" and "international giants"?
An industry that yields such slow results may not necessarily have a very good outcome.

Just for a possible "epic achievement"?
However, all his previous actions have shown that Qin Yuan is definitely not a player who can wait for a long time and spend time to complete the game.

To be honest, he can't see through it now.

(End of this chapter)