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

"The kind of farmers you're talking about, old comrade, are quite rare."

When Wu Nansheng heard the fat salesman say this, he couldn't hide his disappointment. Chen Zaixing, who was next to him, obviously understood what Wu Nansheng meant. Looking at the fat salesman opposite him, he thought, "He's really a simpleton. Can't he say a few nice words to fool the boss?"

They speak the truth without hesitation; it seems we need to improve employee training!

Chen Zaixing quickly added, "Old Wu, actually, even the workers in our city rarely have the heart to buy big-ticket items like televisions, mainly because the price is indeed too high. However, the radios in our supermarket are selling quite well; even some farmers have come to our supermarket specifically to buy them."

"In our Lianzhai area, you can now basically see one or two old men sitting under the banyan tree with a microphone, listening to opera. Xingsheng Electronics, a subsidiary of our Huaxingsheng Group, produces microphones that are very affordable, so our farmers can afford them!"

To Wu Nansheng, Chen Zaixing's words were nothing more than words of comfort, but he had no intention of exposing them. Instead, he nodded and said, "It seems that the rural appliance subsidy program still has a long way to go. Our current power infrastructure has also failed to meet the expectations of our farmers. We still need to work harder."

Wu Nansheng glanced at the children watching movies on TV, a smile appearing on his face. He turned back, took firm steps, and continued browsing towards the food section.

As Wu Nansheng walked around, he truly felt that the living standards of the people in Nanshan District had improved significantly. He looked at the customers queuing to pay, including middle-aged women carrying large and small bags, young mothers holding their children's hands, and several young people in work clothes, all of whom had purchased some things.

"Old Wu, the lives of the people in our Tuocheng have indeed improved a lot in recent years," Zhou Haimin said aptly as he watched Wu Nansheng stand there watching the crowd pay their bills. Wu Nansheng nodded, "They have indeed improved, although there are still shortcomings. But we can't rush it; we have to take it one step at a time!"

As Wu Nansheng walked out of the Huaxingsheng Supermarket, he looked back at the huge "Huaxingsheng" sign on the supermarket building and asked Chen Zaixing, "Comrade Zaixing, do you only plan to open supermarkets in Tuocheng? Do you have any plans to open one in Beijing as well?"

"Hehe, to be honest, Mr. Wu, actually, our Huaxingsheng Supermarket has branches in Shenzhen and Huadu. As for Shanghai, I've also chosen a store on Nanjing Road. It will be ready to open next month after the renovations are completed," Chen Zaixing told Wu Nansheng the addresses of his other Huaxingsheng Supermarket branches when he heard Wu Nansheng ask this.

"Oh, you're planning to open one in Shanghai too, then you definitely need to go to Beijing as well," Wu Nansheng thought highly of Huaxingsheng Supermarket and wanted to help the people of the capital by introducing Huaxingsheng Supermarket to Beijing to open one as well.

Chen Zaixing was the kind of person who knew how to take advantage of a situation. As soon as he heard what Wu Nansheng meant, he didn't hesitate and said directly, "Since you've said so, Mr. Wu, then I'll put the Beijing branch on the agenda ahead of schedule."

"Actually, I also want to open a Huaxingsheng Supermarket in Beijing, but the main problem is that it's the capital, so the procedures are very complicated, and I don't know anyone there," Chen Zaixing said, trying to be tactful. He was almost saying, "Mr. Wu, could you help me find a place?"

"What's there to be afraid of if you're unfamiliar with the place? As long as you're doing business legally and legitimately, the government will support you. As for the complicated procedures you mentioned, just call me when the time comes, and I'll have someone from the Economic and Trade Commission take you through the paperwork," Wu Nansheng said nonchalantly. "What trouble could there be!"

When Chen Zaixing heard Wu Nansheng say this, he almost grinned from ear to ear. Only someone like Wu could say something like, "What trouble could there be?" If it were anyone else opening a supermarket in Beijing, the paperwork alone could keep them waiting for a year or two.

As the car pulled up, Chen Zaixing eagerly opened the back door for Wu Nansheng. After Wu Nansheng got in, he waved to Chen Dong, "Comrade Zaidong, you come up too. Let's go back to the municipal party committee. I have something to tell you on the way."

"Okay, Mr. Wu," Chen Dong got into the car without hesitation. Wu Nansheng patted Chen Dong's hand. "My trip to Tuocheng this time was definitely worthwhile. Tuocheng has changed a lot, and you deserve a lot of credit, Chen Dong!"

Chen Dong dared not accept this. "Old Wu, you mustn't say that. Tuocheng's success today is not something I could achieve by investing some US dollars. It's thanks to Secretary Zhou and Mayor Guo that we have the greatest credit. I was just adding icing on the cake."

"Zai Dong, don't be so modest. I've heard from Comrade Hai Min that you brothers' investments in Tuocheng all benefited from your assistance and funding," Wu Nansheng said.

"Although you feel that you only contributed a little money and it's not a big deal, your businesses have indeed boosted many industries in Tuocheng and given many struggling state-owned enterprises a second spring."

"Mr. Wu, you flatter us. We only did some small things within our capabilities," Chen Dong replied with a smile.

"No, this is no small matter," Wu Nansheng waved his hand, his tone firm, "This is a big deal!"

"You have made tangible contributions to the country's reform and opening up, and to the economic development of Tuocheng. The central government will remember you, and the people will remember you!"

"Zai Dong, I finally understand why you insist on investing in Tuocheng. Tuocheng is your hometown and an economic experimental zone for reform and opening up. But Zai Dong, people can't just stay in one place. We need to broaden our horizons."

Chen Dong understood Wu Nansheng's meaning. "Mr. Wu, it's not that I don't want to invest in other cities, but mainly because my funds are really limited. I once heard a teacher say something like, 'It's better to cut off one finger than to injure five.' The same principle applies to poverty alleviation."

"I will concentrate my limited funds on investing in Tuocheng to quickly help Tuocheng increase its output value. Once Tuocheng develops, it will be able to better drive the surrounding cities and form a virtuous cycle of economic development."

"Zai Dong, I won't comment on your personal funds, but when it comes to the offshore financial trading center that's going to be established, you can't just keep bringing in funds from Tuocheng," Wu Nansheng joked. "You also need to give some funds to other brother provinces so they can develop as well."

Chen Dong raised an eyebrow. Judging from Wu Nansheng's words, the offshore financial trading center in Tuocheng seemed to be a sure thing. Otherwise, Wu Nansheng wouldn't have used these words to tease Chen Dong.

"Don't worry, Mr. Wu, I will not interfere with the flow of funds. The destination will be decided by the person in charge of the trading center and the People's Bank of China."