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

"Very likely!"

Old Liu sat down in the chair opposite Fang Zhengwen, smoking a cigarette and said in a serious tone, "Old Fang, think about it, this doesn't make sense. If he wants to exchange foreign currency, Yamada can go to the bank to exchange it. The procedures are normal and legal, and there are not many subsequent risks."

"Moreover, this is Yamada's first time visiting our Tuocheng. He must have come with a purpose. The moment he arrived, he had his translator find Liu Kun and immediately asked for a reward of 600,000. This isn't about exchanging foreign currency; it's clearly foreign forces bribing an inside man to steal our country's core secrets!"

Fang Zhengwen took a deep breath. He never expected that he, a mere police station chief who had just been transferred to Jiping, would one day be involved in such a major case as state secrets. He couldn't help but take it seriously.

"Old Liu, tell me, what kind of secrets are they planning to steal? There aren't many targets in Tuocheng that they could be targeting. The airport or Nanshan Police Station?"

"It's hard to say, but we have to take it seriously. Let's report it first, since it involves collusion with foreign forces," Old Liu thought to be on the safe side and decided to report it first and then let the National Security Bureau take over, since they are the main force in dealing with hostile foreign forces, and their experience is incomparable to that of local police.

"Well," Fang Zhengwen sighed, "that's all we can do!"

Liu Kun was unaware that he was being watched by the police. He arrogantly had someone investigate some relevant information about Xiaochi Company and set their sights on Liang Jianjun, the deputy head of the purchasing department of Xiaochi Company.

From his underlings, Liu Kun learned that Liang Jianjun was looking for ways to send his son to study abroad. Liang Jianjun's wife had also come to Liu Kun's shop several times to exchange foreign currency. Liu Kun sensed an opportunity and decided to meet with Liang Jianjun to have a proper talk.

The two met in a private room at a state-run restaurant in Nanshan District. Liu Kun and Hu Jiao arrived early and ordered the food. Liang Jianjun drove up in his "Zhaoyebai" and parked steadily outside the restaurant. The restaurant manager, Fang Zhentao, greeted Liang Jianjun with a smile, "Oh! Section Chief Liang, why are you here alone today?"

Liang Jianjun smiled and said, "I was invited by someone. I'm here today for purely personal business. Manager Fang, I won't say any more. They're still waiting for me in the private room."

"Alright, then Section Chief Liang, please enjoy your meal and drinks," Fang Zhentao politely invited Liang Jianjun inside. Looking at the light blue "Night-Shining White" sedan that Liang Jianjun had parked on the side of the road in front of the restaurant, he couldn't help but reveal a hint of envy in his eyes.

The fact that Liang Jianjun, the deputy head of the purchasing department, can afford a car like the "Zhaoyebai" is not because Liang Jianjun is particularly wealthy, but because Xiaochi Company provides employees with internal car purchase prices as a benefit, plus 20% of his monthly salary can be automatically deducted to repay the "car loan".

Yes, car loans. This was a benefit only for employees of the Xiaochi Company. Unlike car loans that everyone can apply for in later generations, in the 1980s, banks didn't even consider car loans. Even if you were an employee of a company, it wasn't easy to apply for a personal loan, let alone a loan to buy a car. Banks would simply ignore you.

It is precisely because of this internal employee car loan that most of Xiaochi's middle and upper management personnel basically own a "Night-Shining White" sedan. In addition, Xiaochi has been building gas stations in various parts of Tuocheng over the years, and internal employees will receive additional discounts on gas. Therefore, positions at Xiaochi have become increasingly attractive.

Liang Jianjun pushed open the door to the private room, and Liu Kun and Hu Jiao warmly stood up to welcome him, "Section Chief Liang, hello, hello, please sit down."

After Liang Jianjun politely nodded and sat down, he looked at the two people in front of him, whom his wife had mentioned as being able to help their son study abroad. However, judging from their demeanor, they didn't seem like people with the ability to help arrange things.

"Section Chief Liang, the reason I invited you here today is because your wife said that your son, Liang Guocai, plans to study abroad after the college entrance examination, and she came to me for advice," Liu Kun poured Liang Jianjun a cup of tea and placed it in front of him, and slowly said, "As for me, I'm in the foreign exchange business, and I believe your wife has told you that as well."

Liang Jianjun nodded. His wife had told him about this, saying that Liu Kun and his group were very powerful and had deep connections with foreign countries. They could help him get his son studying abroad, which is why Liang Jianjun came.

"Section Chief Liang, your wife also told me that your son is planning to go to America, but I suggested he go to Japan instead. What do you think?"

Looking at Liang Jianjun's expression, Liu Kun noticed that Liang Jianjun frowned as soon as he heard the word "Japan," clearly indicating that he was not happy about his son going to Japan. Although America and Japan are both foreign countries, the Chinese people at this time naturally harbored a sense of hostility towards Japan, as if it were a national antagonism.

The Chinese people's impression of Japan changed after the 1990s. With the influx of Japanese films and anime into China, coupled with the Japanese propaganda department's continuous efforts to beautify itself, the overall perception of Japan as a country with original sin gradually changed. As a result, the number of people traveling to Japan for tourism and study gradually increased.

In the first few years of reform and opening up, America was obviously the most popular destination. People admire strength, so naturally they would go to the strongest country. Liang Jianjun thought so too and chose to support his son. But when he heard Liu Kun's suggestion, he shook his head in dissatisfaction.

"Section Chief Liang, are you not satisfied?" Liu Kun asked with a smile. "Section Chief Liang, actually, Japan's current development is comparable to America's, and even more advanced."

"Besides, Japan and China are geographically close, so there shouldn't be any issues with food or lifestyle there. Section Chief Liang, think about it. We've gone to great lengths to send our children abroad, hoping they'll learn something and come back to serve the country. Overcoming this first hurdle is the environment, so we have to consider our children's needs first."

"Yes, Section Chief Liang," Pepper, a mere elementary school graduate, chimed in, trying to persuade him. Since it wasn't his responsibility, he could just offer advice without taking any real responsibility; it was enough to vent his frustration. He continued, "Think about it, when your child goes abroad, you parents can't go with them to take care of them. First of all, they need time to adjust to the new environment and living conditions. You can't let them struggle abroad for a few years, then come back home empty-handed!"

"Furthermore, Section Chief Liang, the cost of living in Japan is similar to here, unlike America where everything is paid for in US dollars. You need to think this through carefully, as this decision could affect your child's entire life!"

Liang Jianjun looked at Liu Kun and Pepper and asked, "If my son really wants to study in Japan, do you two really have a way to help him get there?"

"certainly!"