My Realistic Simulation Game

Chapter 188 Defines a New Era

three days later.

Anhui Guotou Conference Room, Hefei, Anhui Province.

The atmosphere on both sides of the long mahogany conference table was serious and cautious.

Zhan Qingxia, General Manager of Anhui Guotou, sat in the main seat, flanked by key leaders and relevant experts from the Provincial Planning Commission, Economic and Trade Commission, and Wuhu City.

Their gazes were focused on the three guests who had come from afar—Qin Yuan, Yin Tongyao, and Li Chuze.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the meeting got straight to the point.

Zhan Qingxia got straight to the point: "President Qin, President Li, Engineer Yin. First of all, on behalf of Anhui Province, I would like to welcome and thank you all for choosing to invest in Anhui and settle in Wuhu. The province attaches great importance to the Chery Automobile Parts Project."

"But after all, the automotive industry requires huge investments and has a long cycle. The province's resources are limited, so every penny must be spent wisely."

"Therefore, today we would like to hear more about your specific plans, especially... where Chery is headed in the future?"

His words were polite, but the subtext was clear: we need to see your real strength and vision, not just an empty concept.

Yin Tongyao took a deep breath and looked at Qin Yuan.

Qin Yuan nodded slightly to him, giving him an encouraging look.

"General Manager Zhan, distinguished leaders,"

Yin Tongyao stood up, walked to the pre-prepared chart, and said in a steady voice: "Before reporting on the specific technical plans and production capacity design, please allow me to first explain Chery's thoughts on the role it should play in the overall development blueprint of Anhui Province."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the entire room, before uttering those eight words with a heavy emphasis:
"We believe that Chery's foundation and the soul of its development lie in developing the Yangtze River Delta and responding to Pudong!"

Upon hearing these eight words, several leaders in the conference room who were sensitive to economic strategy immediately raised their eyebrows and involuntarily leaned forward slightly.

"Oh? Engineer Yin, tell me more." Zhan Qingxia's voice held a hint of genuine interest.

"Yes!" Yin Tongyao seemed to have his meridians opened up, his mind became incredibly clear. "'Developing the Anhui River region' means that Chery cannot just be an isolated factory!"

"We will take Wuhu as our base and actively integrate into, and even lead, the development of the Anhui River Economic Belt!"

He picked up his baton and pointed to the Anhui section of the Yangtze River on the wall chart: "Chery's first step is vehicle manufacturing."

"But this is only the core and the leading element."

"We will systematically cultivate and attract a large number of parts suppliers, including those specializing in engines, transmissions, chassis, electronics, and interior and exterior components, to settle in Wuhu and surrounding cities!"

"This will directly drive the formation of a nascent automotive industry cluster along the Yangtze River in Anhui, creating jobs and contributing tax revenue, which is just the most basic benefit."

"More importantly, this will completely change Anhui's industrial structure, which is dominated by light industry and weak in heavy industry, and lay a solid industrial backbone for Anhui!"

Yin Tongyao said earnestly, "I am from Anhui, and I know what Anhui lacks right now. In today's rapidly developing surrounding provinces, what does the full-scale industrial chain cluster that the automobile industry can provide mean for us old Anhui people?"

"This is an opportunity for industrial rise."

None of the people present were ordinary people.

They are certainly aware of Anhui's current pain points.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have shown such positive support from the very beginning when Qin Yuan proposed the Chery plan.

"Mr. Yin, could you elaborate on the 'responding to Pudong' part of your eight-character policy?"

A director from the Economic and Trade Commission asked the question.

Yin Tongyao looked at him, nodded and said, "Actually, this eight-character policy came from President Qin. I just summarized it under his guidance."

Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze immediately turned to Qin Yuan, who remained unmoved.

But the next moment, Yin Tongyao's voice rang out again.

"In my understanding, 'echoing Puzhou' means taking the initiative to connect with Shanghai, the economic leader of the Yangtze River Delta!"

"What does Shanghai have? It has capital, technology, talent, the most advanced management experience, and the broadest international perspective!"

"Chery's future lies not only in leveraging Anhui's cost advantages and policy support, but also in boldly 'bringing in' and 'going out'!"

"We want to set up a research and development center in Shanghai to attract automotive talent to the city!"

"We need to cooperate with Shanghai's financial institutions to list Chery on the Shanghai Stock Exchange and obtain the financial support needed for future development, mergers and acquisitions, and expansion!"

"We should also leverage Shanghai as a window to promote our future production of automotive parts, and even complete vehicles, with independent intellectual property rights, to the international market!"

Yin Tongyao's explanation perfectly embedded a simple car manufacturing project into Anhui Province's two long-awaited core strategies: "Wanjiang Development" and "Connecting with the Yangtze River Delta"!
He envisioned not just the future of a car company, but a grand blueprint that would lead the industrial upgrading and regional economic development of Anhui Province, with Chery as the leader!

The meeting room was completely silent as several leaders took notes rapidly, their eyes gleaming with shock and excitement.

What they were originally hoping for was probably just a reliable feasibility report and investment plan.

But what Yin Tongyao presented was a regional economic development plan that far surpassed the current era, possessing a high level of strategic vision and practicality!

This has completely transcended the vision of an entrepreneur and risen to the level of a strategist!

Zhan Qingxia took a deep breath, trying to calm her excitement.

His gaze toward Yin Tongyao completely changed; his previous doubts vanished, replaced by appreciation and respect.

But he still turned his gaze to Qin Yuan, who remained silent and smiling.

"President Qin, Engineer Yin's strategic vision is truly remarkable. Does Far East Trade have any further thoughts on this?"

He wanted to hear what the real leader had to say.

Qin Yuan knew it was time for him to "add the finishing touch."

He slowly stood up, not looking at the chart, but calmly scanning each leader in the room, and said in a composed voice:
"President Zhan, distinguished leaders. What Engineer Yin is explaining is Chery's 'strategy' for the next ten or twenty years, a concrete path that we can take step by step to achieve it."

"What I want to talk about is Chery's 'Tao' (the Way)."

What is Chery's "Dao" (the Way)?

He asked himself the question and answered it with unwavering conviction, “Chery’s ‘way’ is to become an irreplaceable symbol of Anhui!”

"An industrial brand that can leave a dent when dropped on the ground, and that commands respect both nationally and internationally!"

"What we're doing is more than just cars. We're defining a new era for Anhui!" His words seemed to possess a magical quality, painting a vivid picture: "Imagine this: three years from now, five years from now, when cars and SUVs bearing the 'Chery' logo are running all over China, and even being exported to the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, and Southeast Asia!"

"Everyone asks, where does Chery come from?"

The answer will be: Anhui! Wuhu!

Upon hearing these four words, the faces of all the leaders flushed with excitement.

Wuhu, Anhui.

What a beautiful echo!

When officials first take office, whose original intention isn't to benefit the local people and build up their hometown?

When the whole world knows about Anhui, knows about Wuhu.

When Anhui developed its own automobile industry, it greatly increased employment opportunities and raised the disposable income of local residents.

Isn't this the most perfect response to this original aspiration?

But no matter how excited they were inside, no one made a sound.

They all listened intently to Qin Yuan's next words.

"By then, the name 'Chery' will be the best advertisement for Anhui!"

Qin Yuan remained completely unaffected and calmly replied:
"Where will auto parts manufacturers across the country and even the world think of if they want to reduce costs and get closer to the market?"

"They will come to Anhui, to Wuhu, and to the Yangtze River Economic Belt without hesitation!"

"Because here, we have Chery, the industry leader!"

"This will create a powerful siphon effect!"

"Talent, capital, and technology will continuously flow in!"

"This industrial chain will bring about a trillion-yuan-level industrial cluster, which will completely reshape Anhui's economic landscape!"

Qin Yuan's voice was filled with an undeniable certainty, as if he were not speaking of a vision, but of the future that was about to happen.

"And we—Far East Trade, Southwest Development Group, and Engineer Yin and his top team—have gathered here for one purpose only:"
It's about getting this done.

It's not a matter of trying, it's a matter of making it happen.

As soon as he finished speaking, all the leaders in the conference room stood up.

clap clap.

The applause was deafening and continuous.

"Yes, Mr. Qin, you're absolutely right."

Several leaders from Wuhu City were so excited that their faces turned red, and their palms were red from clapping. They showed no sign of putting down their hands.

Qin Yuan smiled at them, then his gaze fell on Li Chuze beside him, and he said with a smile, "Mr. Li, is there anything else you would like to add?"

Crown Prince Li Chuze listened quietly, a faint smile on his face, as if he had everything under control.

He knew it was time for him to take the stage.

He gently straightened his collar, his demeanor composed, his tone calm yet carrying immense weight:
"President Zhan, distinguished leaders."

"Engineer Yin and President Qin have already said everything they need to say, and I can't come up with a better plan."

"All I can say is this: Southwest Development Group, and I myself, have 120% confidence in the Chery project and will invest 120% of our resources."

He paused, then added seemingly casually, "When my father heard that I was going to do some serious business in Anhui, and even a major project like automobiles that represents the country's industrial level, he only said four words: 'Good thing, I support you.'"

The seemingly casual words "Good thing, support" sounded like a resounding bell to Zhan Qingxia and the others!

These four simple words imply tacit approval or even encouragement from above, and mean that unimaginable policy conveniences and resource allocation will be given the green light all the way!
The last trace of doubt vanished completely.

Zhan Qingxia suddenly stood up, his face flushed with excitement, and slammed his hand on the table:
"Okay, great!"

He looked intently at Qin Yuan, Yin Tongyao, and Li Chuze: "President Qin, Engineer Yin, President Li!"

"Today's meeting has truly broadened my horizons and given all of us here a great sense of reassurance!"

"I can state this here and now: the Chery project is no longer an ordinary investment project of Anhui State-owned Investment Group!"

His voice was firm and resolute, echoing throughout the conference room:
"It will be the leading project in Anhui Province's Wanjiang Development Strategy and the number one project for the province's industrial transformation and upgrading!"

"The province and city will establish a special working group, which I will personally lead, to coordinate all resources and clear all obstacles for Chery's establishment and development!"

"We'll give you money if you want money, land if you want land, and policies if you want policies!"

"We must mobilize the entire province to make Chery a renowned and shining brand!"

The dust has settled.

A single meeting completely changed Chery's fate and will profoundly alter Anhui's industrial landscape in the future.

Qin Yuan, Yin Tongyao, and Li Chuze exchanged a smile.

The first step of the strategy of "openly repairing the plank road" has been successfully completed.

"Mr. Zhan, I think such a big event deserves a national press conference. What do you think?"

Li Chuze spoke using the rhetoric Qin Yuan had taught him.

"A national press conference?" Zhan Qingxia didn't quite understand what that meant.

Li Chuze laughed and said, "Yes, it's about gathering all the well-known newspapers and TV reporters across the country and having them publish our story through their channels."

"After all, it concerns the industrial development of a province, so we must ensure that citizens have the right to know!"

(End of this chapter)