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Early morning of January 25th.

The first-generation heterogeneous verification chip from Qingjia has completed final layout approval.

After the final round of design rule checks, all the data was divided into three parts and submitted to Ching Chia, the contract manufacturer, and the confidentiality agency designated by the National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund for filing.

That morning, the first batch of mask data was sent to the foundry via an encrypted link.

From this moment on, the chip officially leaves the design phase and enters the manufacturing process.

Chen Mo stayed in Qingjia for another two days.

Only after confirming that the manufacturing, packaging, and duty arrangements during the Spring Festival were all finalized did he take a Gulfstream G650ER back to western provinces.

Chen Jing and Wen Zhixia stayed in Kyoto.

Su Qingyan has also finished her first week of rotation and is preparing to go home after completing the remaining few days of her internship.

……

February 7th, Lunar New Year's Eve.

Jiangcheng County in Shanxi Province experienced two consecutive days of light snowfall.

The streets of the small town were covered with a thin layer of white, and the shops along the street hung strings of big red lanterns early in the morning, and the festive atmosphere of the New Year gradually became stronger.

In the 17th-floor duplex apartment in the Rongchuang Innovation Zone, underfloor heating dispelled the winter chill.

Before dawn, Li Xiuyun started preparing the New Year's Eve dinner in the kitchen, while Chen Jianguo repeatedly wiped the kumquat bonsai he had just brought back in the living room.

Lin Wan did not go home.

She had called her parents in advance and prepared gifts to be sent back home. On New Year's Eve, she stayed in Jiangcheng to spend the New Year with Chen Mo's family.

At 10 a.m., she changed out of her usual company suit and put on a beige jacket to make dumplings for Li Xiuyun in the kitchen.

"Xiao Wan, your dumplings are much more perfectly shaped than those from the Mid-Autumn Festival." Li Xiuyun picked up a dumpling with wheat-ear-shaped pleats and examined it closely. "Did you practice at home secretly?"

"I often learn from you, and I can get the hang of it just by watching." Lin Wan smiled slightly.

"Didn't your mom mention you on the phone?"

"It took half an hour to read it."

"So you're staying here?"

Lin Wan looked up at the living room.

Standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, Chen Mo was resting his chin on one hand as he flipped through emails, his profile appearing exceptionally upright and serene in the winter sunlight.

"The company has too many things to do after the New Year, and we can't do without people."

She found a respectable excuse that they both understood without saying a word.

Li Xiuyun smiled gently and did not expose her, but simply spread a pinch of fine flour on her hand.

Ding dong.

The doorbell rang softly. Wei Shan checked the home security camera footage, then quickly walked to Chen Mo's side and whispered, "Secretary Zhou and County Head Wang have arrived."

Chen Mo was somewhat surprised.

Today is Lunar New Year's Eve, and both of them should be very busy.

He got up and opened the door.

Zhou Mingyuan and County Chief Wang stood outside.

The two did not bring any secretaries or entourages; they only carried two boxes of ordinary New Year's goods.

"Secretary Zhou, County Head Wang."

Chen Mo welcomed the two inside.

"Why did you come all the way here in person during the Lunar New Year?"

"I've come to wish Uncle Chen and Aunt Li a Happy New Year in advance."

Zhou Mingyuan laughed.

"There's something I'd like to tell you in advance."

Hearing the noise, Li Xiuyun came out of the kitchen.

She had met the two of them a few times, and was initially a little reserved, but now she could greet them naturally.

"Secretary Zhou, County Head Wang, please come in and have a seat."

Have you eaten yet?

"have eaten."

County Chief Wang quickly waved his hand.

"We won't trouble you today; we'll just say a few words and leave."

Chen Jianguo brewed the tea.

The group chatted for a while in the living room.

Zhou Mingyuan first inquired about the store situation of Xingchao Culture, and then heard Chen Jianguo mention that they planned to open stores in surrounding provinces this year.

Only after the tea was refilled did he take out a file folder from his briefcase.

"Chen Mo, would it be convenient for us to chat in the study for a few minutes?"

"certainly."

The three of them entered the study.

Lin Wan did not follow them inside.

She roughly guessed why the two had come, and continued to stay in the kitchen to help Li Xiuyun prepare the New Year's Eve dinner.

After closing the study door, Zhou Mingyuan opened the file folder and spread a latest administrative and industrial planning map on the desk.

The area that originally belonged to Jiangcheng County has been incorporated into the overall urban planning of Changhu City.

Several of the most prominent red areas cover Xingchen Industrial Park, Deer Technology, Chujiang New Materials, Feiyu New City, and Xingxin Logistics Base.

"The official approval from the province has been issued."

Zhou Mingyuan got straight to the point.

"After the Spring Festival holiday, Jiangcheng will officially be upgraded from a county to a district, and its entire administrative structure will be incorporated into the central area of ​​Changhu City, establishing Jiangcheng District!"

"The original Xingchen Industrial Park and the core area of ​​the Eastern New City have been merged and upgraded to Jiangcheng High-tech Industrial Development Zone, fully benchmarked against provincial key parks, with coordinated allocation of special land quotas, reserved rail transit lines, a top-tier hospital, and a multi-billion-yuan hard technology industry fund of funds!"

The unveiling ceremony is scheduled for mid-March.

Chen Mo looked at the planning map, his gaze lingering for a moment on several newly marked urban roads and reserved rail lines.

Rumors of this matter had been circulating since last year.

When provincial leaders met with him, they personally mentioned the research direction of abolishing counties and establishing districts.

He just hadn't expected the progress to be so fast.

Congratulations to both of you.

Chen Mo raised his head.

"The title should be changed after the New Year."

"The organizational talks have been fully finalized," County Chief Wang continued. "Secretary Zhou will continue to take the lead in overseeing the overall work of Jiangcheng District, while I will be responsible for the district government administration and the development of the High-tech Zone."

The change from a county to a district may seem like just a difference of one word, but the amount of resources it unlocks is worlds apart.

Jiangcheng will fully integrate with Changhu City's public infrastructure, foreign investment customs clearance channels, and investment promotion policies.

Major infrastructure projects that previously required multiple levels of approval and even fundraising at the county level will now be directly included in the key projects of the province and city.

For Zhou Mingyuan and County Head Wang, this is also a very significant resume.

"Mr. Chen, this congratulations is from us, on behalf of all the people in the district."

County Magistrate Wang smiled.

"The provincial authorities made it very clear in the review materials."

"The Xingchen system made the greatest contribution to Jiangcheng's ability to meet the industrial, financial, and population requirements for its transformation from a county to a district ahead of schedule."

"Xingxin Mining, Deer Technology, Chujiang New Materials, Feiyu Real Estate, Xingchao Culture, plus the upstream and downstream companies in the industrial park."

"Without these projects, Jiangcheng would have to wait at least several more decades."

County Chief Wang remarked with heartfelt emotion, "I owe most of my position as district chief to Xingchen, who earned it for Jiangcheng."

"District Chief Wang's statement is a serious matter."

Chen Mo smiled.

"Businesses provide investment and jobs, but you have to coordinate everything, including land, transportation, water supply, electricity supply, and approvals."

"If it were in a different location, Xingchen might not have been able to develop to where it is today in such a short time."

"That concludes the official report."

Zhou Mingyuan interrupted the pleasantries, his eyes filled with emotion as he looked at Chen Mo: "Chen Mo, today is New Year's Eve, I won't put on airs."

"I have been rooted in Jiangcheng for decades. Today, I have shed my official hat and, as a long-time resident of Jiangcheng, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you."

He slowly walked to the window and pointed to the emerging modern new city in the distance.

"In the past, Jiangcheng was so poor that the only way to survive was to go out and work."

"The first thing young people do after graduating from university is buy a ticket and leave."

"Ordinary workers carry their luggage to the coast, and couples can only see each other a few times a year. Their children are left to be cared for by their elderly relatives."

"Capable people are unwilling to come back, and those who stay cannot find good jobs."

"Now look around again—"

"PhD and Master's degree holders can enter the De'er R&D Center and Xingchen Industry Research Institute."

"Undergraduates are able to pursue careers in engineering, finance, operations, supply chain, and management."

"Skilled workers are entering the production line, and ordinary people can also find jobs in logistics, property management, commerce, and supporting services."

"Xingchen's subsidiaries and upstream and downstream partners have covered most streets and towns in Jiangcheng."

"Direct employment, supporting businesses, housing rentals, transportation, catering, and retail—in the end, most families in Wuhan have earned income from this industrial chain."

County Head Wang took a deep breath and added, "Last year, the growth rate of per capita disposable income of Jiangcheng residents ranked first in the province."

"The trend of net outflow of permanent residents has been historically reversed for the first time. Before the Lunar New Year, the Human Resources and Social Security Bureau conducted a survey, and more than 2,000 key workers who were working outside the area took the initiative to register, determined to stay and work locally after the New Year."

"In the past, the government racked its brains trying to send people out to earn hard-earned money. This year, for the first time, we are working late into the night to figure out how to resettle returning talents."

A long silence fell over the study.

Chen Mo stared at the blueprint on the table.

In his past life, Jiangcheng never managed to shake off the label of being a backward agricultural county.

Their peers spent their youth on cramped assembly lines and dusty construction sites, and many never set foot on their homeland again in their entire lives.

He initially established Xingchen with Jiangcheng as its base, simply to leverage its geographical advantage to build the first line of defense for capital.

As the wheels of progress roll forward, those cold, hard numbers once written at the investment decision meeting have truly transformed into firewood in the stoves of countless households and sustenance on their dining tables.

"I am also a child who came from Jiangcheng." Chen Mo said solemnly, "Every penny that Xingchen has invested in this place is priceless, enabling our fellow villagers to live with their heads held high."

Zhou Mingyuan patted Chen Mo's shoulder heavily, a look of satisfaction flashing in his eyes: "The people of Jiangcheng may not say it, but they all remember this kindness in their hearts."

"The county has not issued any gag order regarding your or the Chen family's identities."

"But when reporters from other places come to Jiangcheng to inquire, very few people are willing to take them here."

"Someone knows which neighborhood you used to live in, but they can't quite put their finger on it."

"Residents will proactively alert the property management and community if they see unfamiliar vehicles lingering nearby for an extended period of time."

"Many people don't even know how many businesses you actually own."

"All they know is that Xingchen Technology is a Jiangcheng-owned company, and that the Chen family's children have enabled everyone to make money right at their doorstep."

County Head Wang added with a smile, "President Lin's black car is highly recognizable in the county."

"Once during rush hour, there was a traffic jam on Gongye Road. The drivers of the heavy trucks ahead of me recognized the license plate and painstakingly shuffled along the roadside, making way for Mr. Lin."

"Later, General Manager Lin told the driver to stop and said that no special treatment could be given."

"As a result, the cars behind also gave way."

"On several other occasions, out-of-town vehicles repeatedly took photos near the Xingchen headquarters. Before the news even reached the company, the surrounding businesses had already notified the park security."

"No one mobilized us, no one promised any benefits. Everyone was just genuinely protecting this company, afraid that something might happen to you."

Chen Mo felt a slight tremor in his heart.

In the capital market, numbers can measure a company's valuation.

Douyin is worth 40 billion US dollars.

Genesis manages $20 billion.

Star Technology possesses an industrial landscape that would make countless institutions envious.

Those numbers are huge.

This trust, which is not recorded in the financial statements, carries a weight that no amount of capital can measure.

"The stars will not leave Jiangcheng."

Chen Mo made a promise.

"The group headquarters, core industries, and future R&D platforms will all continue to occupy important positions here."

"After the county is changed to a district, if Jiangcheng needs new education, medical care and talent housing projects, we can send the proposals to Lin Wan first."

"StarCraft will participate in the parts that can be borne by the company."

Zhou Mingyuan laughed loudly: "I'm here today to deliver good news, not to ask for projects."

"However, since President Chen has spoken, I will not stand on ceremony on behalf of the people of Jiangcheng."

"I personally delivered the first plan I prepared after the New Year to Xingchen."

"welcome."

The three teacups clinked lightly on the desk.

The fate of an ancient county town with a history of over a thousand years turned a new page on this ordinary Lunar New Year's Eve morning.

……

Zhou Mingyuan and County Chief Wang did not stay for dinner.

Before leaving, the two wished Chen Jianguo and Li Xiuyun a Happy New Year once again.

Chen Mo stood in the spot in front of Secretary Zhou, looking out the window.

The snow has stopped.

The roads in the new urban area of ​​Jiangcheng stretch into the distance.

The towering factory buildings, the commercial plaza under construction, and the rows of residential buildings in the industrial park reveal their clear outlines under the winter sun.

Further away, several newly built chimneys send straight plumes of white steam rising from them.

Those are the traces of Jiangcheng's growth.

In the living room, Chen Jianguo turned on the TV; the pre-show programs for the Spring Festival Gala had already begun.

Li Xiuyun and Lin Wan had already served the food.

Soon after, the first burst of firecrackers rang out outside the window.

Red fireworks rose one after another into the sky, from nearby residential buildings to distant streets and towns.

This Spring Festival, many people from Wuhan who used to wander away from home for many years decided for the first time not to leave their hometown again.

And Jiangcheng will officially become a brand new city in the first spring breeze of the new year.