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

"Good! With your words, I'm completely relieved," Wu Nansheng smiled with satisfaction. He turned to look at the street scene rushing past the car window, his tone becoming somewhat distant. "Zai Dong, our country is too big and our foundation is too weak. Tuocheng is starting to improve, but there are still many places where people are struggling to even have enough to eat."

"Your offshore financial center can't just be a 'treasure trove' for Tuocheng; it has to be a 'reservoir' for our entire country's reform and opening up!"

Chen Dong's expression turned serious, and he nodded solemnly. "Mr. Wu, rest assured, my original intention in building this center was to attract foreign investment to the country and expand our economic scale. As long as the country needs it, I, Chen Zaidong, will never hold back."

"Haha, good, good," Wu Nansheng patted Chen Dong's hand with satisfaction, "Zai Dong, you are a person with awareness and a big picture perspective. It was worth my trip to Tuocheng."

"However, you'd better set the rules for finance. We need fresh capital, not a flood. Those 'hot money' that want to come in for speculation and disrupt our financial order, you have to keep them out!"

"Of course, I would be the first to object without the government's intervention. I also have my own money invested in this," Chen Dong replied with a firm look in his eyes.

"Zai Dong, I reported your financial center plan to the central government last night. Many veteran cadres were worried about this and that, afraid that the risks were uncontrollable, but I persuaded them all one by one," Wu Nansheng said in a deep voice, as if he were describing a small matter, but Chen Dong was very shocked.

Shocked by Wu Nansheng's immense power, who was able to "persuade" those veterans from the Central Committee of China, it must have been a heated debate.

Chen Dong didn't rush to speak, but continued to look at Wu Nansheng, waiting for him to continue, "Last night, people from the Economic and Trade Commission and the Planning Commission asked me to tell you that the plan can be approved, but Tuocheng needs to first come up with an implementation plan that clearly outlines the regulatory framework, risk control, fund usage, and exit mechanism. We can't just have a blueprint without a construction plan."

Chen Dong's heart skipped a beat, but he remained calm on the surface. "Old Wu, we have already drafted a first draft of the implementation details. I will organize experts to review it again when I get back, and strive to submit it formally before the end of the month."

"Okay, this needs to be expedited," Wu Nansheng paused and then said, "The higher-ups also asked me to pass on a message to you: Tuocheng is a special economic zone, and a special economic zone must take on the responsibilities of a special economic zone. The central government supports you in being bold and adventurous, but there is one condition: there must be no systemic risks."

Chen Dong nodded solemnly, and Wu Nansheng added, "You also need to contact the Chinese businessmen in Southeast Asia as soon as possible and listen to their wishes. We can't have all the rice we've cooked and then not come to eat it. That would be a laughing stock."

"I will be going to Malaysia soon to attend this year's International Teochew Chamber of Commerce. I will bring this up directly at the meeting and I am sure I can convince them," Chen Dong said. He wouldn't dare take on a task he wasn't qualified for.

"I think it would be quite good to hold the International Teochew Chamber of Commerce here in our city of Tuocheng. Since they are all Teochew Chinese businessmen, we can take this opportunity to let them come to Tuocheng and see for themselves. This will put their minds at ease," Wu Nansheng suggested.

"I see," Chen Dong said after weighing the options in his mind. "Mr. Wu, I'll call Xie Liangmin, the president of the Chamber of Commerce, later to see if we can get this Chamber of Commerce meeting moved to Tuocheng."

"If all else fails, I'll try to get Tuocheng to host the next Chamber of Commerce meeting," Chen Dong said, not daring to make any promises too readily, mainly because the Chamber of Commerce meeting requires time to prepare.

The Malaysian side had been preparing for a long time, and with the meeting approaching, many chamber of commerce members had already made their schedules. Chen Dong was not entirely confident that he could persuade the president, Xie Liangmin, to move the meeting to Tuocheng.

The car drove into the municipal party committee compound. Wu Nansheng got out of the car, but Chen Dong did not follow him in. He knew that Wu Nansheng was going to discuss important matters concerning the financial center with the leaders of the Tuocheng municipal party committee and government, and as a businessman, it was inappropriate for him to be present.

Wu Nansheng took a few steps, then suddenly stopped, turned around and looked at Chen Dong, saying something that surprised Chen Dong: "Zai Dong, your cousin, Chen Zaixing, is quite capable, but he has some minor flaws. You need to help him correct them, otherwise he will make a big mistake in the future."

Chen Dong chuckled sheepishly after hearing this, "Don't worry, Mr. Wu, I will pass on the message to him and will also keep an eye on him in the future."

Wu Nansheng didn't say anything more, turned around and continued walking up the steps. After Wu Nansheng and his group disappeared from the hall, Chen Dong got into the car, ordered them to return to the Jinbu factory area, and then leaned back in his seat with his eyes half-closed, thinking about how to make the call.

Xie Liangmin, the president of the Teochew Chamber of Commerce, was born to Xie Baobang, whose father went to Southeast Asia with his grandfather. According to his grandfather, Chen Shengyu, the two were on the same red-headed ship. Later, his grandfather went to America, while Xie Baobang settled down in Malaysia.

The establishment of the International Chaozhou-Tuozhou Chamber of Commerce was proposed by Xie Baobang and his grandfather Chen Shengyu. His grandfather Chen Shengyu was the permanent honorary president of the Chamber of Commerce, while Xie Baobang was the nominal president. Later, when Xie Baobang's health deteriorated, his eldest son Xie Liangmin took over as the president of the Chamber of Commerce.

Chen Dong was very familiar with Xie Liangmin. In his previous life, he often went to meetings with his grandfather. At that time, his grandfather handed over Xie Liangmin's network of connections to Chen Dong in order to help him take over the position. Therefore, Chen Dong was able to quickly take over the conglomerate under his grandfather after he retired.

After Chen Dong returned to the Jinbu factory area and sat down in his office, he picked up the satellite phone and dialed Xie Liangmin's private number in Malaysia. The call went on for a long time before being answered.

"Who is it?"

"Uncle Xie, it's me, Adong. Is this a convenient time for you? I have something to tell you," Chen Dong said with a smile and a very respectful tone.

"Oh, it's Dong. It's convenient. You called me. Even if I'm busy, I still have time to answer your call," Xie Liangmin said with a smile on the phone, showing no sign of separating himself from Chen Dongsheng.

"I heard from San Di that you've invested in quite a few businesses on the mainland. How about it, when are you taking your uncle here to find some small business opportunities? Hehehe!"

"Uncle, why are you saying that? There's no need to pick a time. You're welcome to come anytime. I'll personally pick you up from the airport," Chen Dong said, shifting into a more comfortable sitting position and crossing his legs.

"You said it yourself! I'm flying over tomorrow, hahaha!"

"Hahaha!"