Returning wealthy individuals develop their hometowns and become rich in the 1980s

"Really?"

Chen Dong raised an eyebrow in surprise. Lin Deying's arrival at this time was definitely not just for the sake of watching the show.

Lianzhai is a model village in Tuocheng after the reform and opening up, and Chen Dong is an overseas Chinese entrepreneur who has received key attention from the city and even the provincial party committee. This event has actually become a window to showcase the new look of Tuocheng.

As the central government's reform and opening-up policies are fully implemented, folk activities in places like Tuocheng will gradually increase, representing China's further opening up and inclusiveness to the outside world.

Just then, a newly transferred staff member from the subdistrict office rushed over and whispered loudly in Tian Chulian's ear, "Secretary Tian, ​​Secretary Lin's car from the district committee has arrived at the village entrance!"

Tian Chulian immediately shuddered and shouted for the staff to quickly maintain order among the crowd and make room for Secretary Lin Deying's motorcade. The staff then turned around and shouted for the other street office staff to clear the area together.

"Make way, everyone make way!"

As the crowd moved, three black "Night-Shining White" sedans slowly drove towards them from the village road. After the cars came to a stop, Tian Chulian stood there respectfully with his hands in front of him, waiting for Secretary Lin Deying to get out of the car.

"Secretary Lin, welcome to Lianzhai to guide our work! On behalf of all the staff of Lianzhai Community, I wish you a Happy New Year!"

"Comrade Chu Lian, I also wish you and everyone in Lianzhai a happy new year," Lin Deying said, shaking Tian Chu Lian's hand and laughing heartily. "As for any guidance, I'm just here as an observer today, so I can't really offer any guidance."

"Secretary Lin, Happy New Year!" Chen Dong led little Chen Hui forward to shake hands with Lin Deying. Little Chen Hui stared at Lin Deying with his big, adorable eyes. "Uncle, hello, Happy New Year!"

"Hey! Happy New Year!" Lin Deying's smile widened even more. He bent down and patted little Chen Hui's head, saying, "Uncle also wishes you a happy new year, little one!"

Little Rongguo, who was being led by his father Chen Zaixing, suddenly spoke up, "Happy New Year, Uncle! Give me a red envelope!"

"Hahaha!"

The surrounding cadres and onlookers all burst out laughing. Chen Zaixing glanced down at his silly son, wanting to say a few words to ease the atmosphere, fearing that Lin Deying had arrived in a hurry and hadn't brought any red envelopes or anything.

To everyone's surprise, Lin Deying actually pulled two red envelopes out of his pocket, patted the silly little Rongguo on the head, and said, "Here, these are red envelopes from your uncle. Take them and buy some candy to sweeten your mouth!"

"You get one too, you're both good kids," Lin Deying naturally wouldn't forget little Chen Hui, giving him one as well. The two lively children shouted in unison, "Thank you, Uncle! May you have a prosperous New Year!"

"Hahaha, you can't say that, children say the darndest things," Lin Deying laughed so hard he almost fell over.

Looking at the crowd around him, Lin Deying said loudly, "On behalf of the district committee and the district government, I would like to extend my best wishes to the people of Lianzhai for a Happy New Year!"

"good!"

"Today is the Lunar New Year in our Chinese nation. As we enter the new year of 1984, I wish all our people good fortune and good health in the coming year. In the new year, the district committee will increase its support for the development of small and medium-sized enterprises in our rural areas, laying a better foundation for the country's reform and opening up!"

"good!"

Chen Dong led the applause and cheers, and Xiao Chenhui and Xiao Rongguo, those two good-for-nothings who were indebted to him, also shouted "Good!" Although they didn't know what the uncle in front of them meant, their fathers had already cheered, and the uncle was even giving them red envelopes, so cheering was no big deal for them.

The Yingge dance team also stopped to rest. The long hours of jumping and swinging sticks were taking a toll, even for these young men who had trained for years. In addition, there was still a day of parade to go, and the weather in Tuocheng was hot. If they didn't conserve their energy, it would become more and more difficult as the parade progressed.

Chen Dong accompanied Lin Deying on a walk around Lianzhai. Seeing that some families in Lianzhai had already built small villas, he nodded repeatedly and said to Chen Dong, "Zai Dong, look at your Lianzhai model, it's very good. Guangdong Company distributes dividends to the community, the people have money, they build houses and live in new buildings, which greatly improves their lives."

"I've always felt that your Lianzhai model deserves to be promoted throughout the district and even the city. Besides Lianzhai, places like Jinbu in Zhaoyang have also benefited from the development of Xiaochi Company, just like Lianzhai. This proves that the policies proposed by our central government are feasible. Zai Dong, you deserve great credit!"

Chen Dong smiled modestly, "Secretary Lin, you flatter me. I just want to build a factory to help my relatives in my hometown. It's not as grand as you make it sound."

"Zai Dong, I've seen the reports about your car market in Ningcheng. The $500 million investment has revitalized Ningcheng's economy," Lin Deying said, changing the subject. "Zai Dong, our Tuocheng also needs your continued strong support as a patriotic overseas Chinese!"

"People in Rongcheng County and Fengcheng County are really looking forward to seeing you," Lin Deying said in a lighthearted, joking tone. Chen Dong just smiled and nodded. "Yes, Secretary Lin. Developing more industries will help solve more employment problems in our hometown. I understand that."

"But Secretary Lin, my personal financial resources are limited, and I can't keep spending money like this endlessly. I hope you can understand."

"I know that, and you don't need to feel too much pressure," Lin Deying suddenly whispered. "Zai Dong, I heard that you submitted a report to Secretary Haimin proposing the feasibility of financial services in Tuocheng?"

"Yes," Chen Dong nodded, "but the provincial party committee didn't approve it, so this matter can only be left unresolved."

"Secretary Haimin mentioned the document you submitted to me. He said that the premise of revitalizing the country through industry is that it must be supported by finance. The point you raised is very important," Lin Deying said after a pause. "Although the province has some concerns for the time being, I think that our special economic zone should dare to be a pioneer. If there is an opportunity, we can talk about it privately."

"I welcome Secretary Lin's guidance at any time," Chen Dong replied with a smile. "I also have some immature ideas that I would like to report to the leadership."

"Hey, what reporting? It's an exchange," Lin Deying laughed. "Since the province doesn't agree, can we conduct foreign exchange transactions offshore?"

"It's possible, but I personally think it's more prudent to have policy support," Chen Dong naturally understood what Lin Deying meant, but Chen Dong also had to state his position: I support all the legitimate policies of the Chinese government.

If you say it won't work, then I won't do it. I'll avoid doing it secretly if I can. If you mess around without any policy guidance, be careful you'll be held accountable later!