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After calming himself down, Liu Jianguo said to Lin Wanzhi, "Ms. Lin's sincerity and courage are truly admirable."

"Thank you very much for your investment in this project. However, this matter will probably still need to go through a comprehensive evaluation process. After all, the allocation of the factory involves state-owned assets, which is not something that we here can decide on our own. We still need to report to our superiors and go through the procedures."

Despite saying that, he had to admit that he had indeed wavered just now.

Once Red Star's two major weaknesses are addressed, and with the addition of Hong Kong capital in management and distribution channels, the effect is very likely to be greater than the sum of its parts (1+1>2).

Lin Wanzhi remained calm, spun the lazy Susan on the table, and said with a smile to everyone, "Please enjoy your meal, leaders. We have always held the utmost enthusiasm and sincerity in cooperating with the mainland, hoping to work together with everyone for common development and mutual benefit."

She put down the serving chopsticks and gently changed the subject: "Of course, if you are more cautious in your decision-making, we fully understand and respect that."

"I'm only saying this much today so you all understand the upper limit of our capabilities, which is definitely not just 300,000. Whether it's 300,000 or 600,000, the choice is in your hands."

This statement has revealed all their cards: if given to Red Star Apparel, they will add equipment and change management, and the result will definitely be outstanding, with foreign exchange earnings far exceeding 600,000.

If we give it to the Sixth Garment Factory, then we can only proceed at a slow pace according to your so-called "break-in period," with a maximum of 300,000.

Liu Jianguo and several cadres exchanged glances.

Observing the situation, Lin Wanzhi continued her approach: "I greatly admire the mainland's determination to reform and open up. However..."

Her gaze swept over everyone present. "In my opinion, we are still a bit slow and late. Countries around the world are seizing development opportunities. Just in our port city, the GDP reached 1117 billion RMB last year, which is about 26 times that of Harbin."

"If we just walk slowly and cautiously, I'm afraid..."

She didn't finish her sentence, leaving a meaningful blank.

"I'm sorry, although I haven't been here long, I really like Harbin. I really hope it can develop even better."

Lin Wanzhi smiled sheepishly: "I've said too much, please forgive me."

Liu Jianguo and the cadres present smiled.

But this provocation struck a chord with the cadres from the Light Industry Bureau present.

This was 1979, a special period unlike any other.

From top to bottom, from cadres to ordinary people, almost everyone is holding their breath with a strong desire to move forward, to win glory for the country, and to make the motherland strong.

If you talk to them about profits and dividends, they might not have a good grasp of it.

But if you say that this can help the country earn foreign exchange, accelerate socialist construction, and allow the country to stand tall in the international arena, then that's like pouring a ladle of water into boiling oil, instantly creating huge waves.

Lin Wanzhi's last words, seemingly understated, actually pinpointed the most fervent collective emotions of this era.

As the meal progressed, the conversation gradually drifted away.

Liu Jianguo remained cautious throughout, neither saying yes nor no, nor offering many substantive opinions, only repeatedly expressing, "Thank you for Ms. Lin's sincerity, we will go back and continue our discussions."

The rest of the time was spent chatting about local customs, the weather in Harbin, and the food in the port city.

The conversation was lively, but not a single word got to the point.

After the banquet, Lin Wanzhi and Cai Shan stood at the restaurant entrance, watching Liu Jianguo and the others get into their car.

Lin Wanzhi personally stepped forward and opened the car door for Liu Jianguo, one hand resting on the door frame, the other seemingly casually hanging at her side.

Just as Liu Jianguo bent down to sit down, Lin Wanzhi swiftly pulled a folded piece of paper from her sleeve and discreetly slipped it into his palm.

Liu Jianguo was stunned. Before he could react, Lin Wanzhi slammed the car door shut and said with a smile, "Director Liu, take care. I look forward to good news."

Then he waved to the driver, "Let's go."

The car started and sped away, kicking up dust. Liu Jianguo sat in the back seat, looked down, and unfolded the note in his palm. His pupils suddenly contracted.

The note contained a few lines of text:

Contact person for Huidong Food Group: Yan Shengheng Tel: 00852-XXXXXXX

Contact Person for Gangcheng Haozhi Trading Co., Ltd.: Luo Youjing Tel: 00852-XXXXXXX

Jia Hua Daily Necessities Co., Ltd. Contact Person: Chen Zhihao Tel: 00852-XXXXXXX

Below is a line of small handwriting by Lin Wanzhi:

My friends are very interested in joint ventures and development in mainland China, and I have already recommended Harbin to them. If Director Liu is interested, I can arrange initial contact.

Liu Jianguo stared at the note and remained silent for a long time.

This is no longer just a problem with one of Huitong's projects.

Lin Wanzhi used the connections she had built up over many years in the Hong Kong business community.

Even her assistant, Cai Shan, didn't know these names or these channels, let alone the headquarters of Huitong.

She kept it a secret from everyone and opened up her private resource pool to Liu Jianguo all at once.

If the previous 600,000 in foreign exchange and tens of thousands in private investment were only what made Liu Jianguo tempted and hesitant, then this note was the trump card.

This means that Lin Wanzhi not only brought a Hong Kong businessman, but also set up a whole line for investment promotion for the Harbin Light Industry Bureau.

This will have a geometric boost to Liu Jianguo's personal political achievements, Harbin's international image, and the future development potential of the Light Industry Bureau.

Liu Jianguo carefully folded the note and stuffed it into his pocket.

A black sedan drove along the dusty streets of Harbin, the driver gripping the steering wheel in silence.

Lin Wanzhi sat in the back seat, watching the buildings rushing past the window.

Cai Shan sat next to her, her fingers curled on her knees for a while, before she finally couldn't help but speak.

"Linda..."

Lin Wanzhi didn't turn her head; her gaze remained fixed on the crowds passing by outside the window. She simply responded with a faint "Mm."

"Are you really going to personally fund the Red Star Garment Factory to replace its equipment?"

After Cai Shan finished speaking, the air froze for a moment.

"That is, if they choose Red Star." Lin Wanzhi said calmly.

After a moment of internal struggle, Cai Shan finally asked the question that had been swirling in her mind all night: "But...why?"

Lin Wanzhi slowly turned her head to look at Cai Shan. "You really don't know why?"

Cai Shan was taken aback by her question and instinctively avoided that gaze.

Of course she knew.

Lin Wanzhi's trip to Harbin this time had only one ultimate goal from the beginning: to expand Huitong's business in mainland China, so as to qualify for the election and become the second partner of the British group in the Far East.

What does the word "partner" mean in the system of a conglomerate?

This means no longer being a salaried professional manager, nor a highly skilled employee who can be replaced at any time.

They became one of the true owners of the company, possessing decision-making power, dividend rights, and even a seat on the board of directors.

Currently, the British Group has only one partner in the Far East – Michael.

That was the only ceiling above Lin Wanzhi's head, and the last barrier she had to overcome.