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Chapter 1755 The Hope of Ordinary People (Second update, please subscribe)
Hong Kong Island.

Like many places, although there have been some disturbances in the past decade or so that have had some impact on Hong Kong Island's economy, such impact was only temporary and did not fundamentally change the development of Hong Kong Island.

Now, as the situation has become increasingly stable, Hong Kong Island has become increasingly prosperous. Modern skyscrapers have begun to appear on the shores of Victoria Harbor. Although they are still under construction, they also demonstrate the prosperity here.

Behind those tall buildings is the traditional side. Between the low buildings are all kinds of shops. Modernity and tradition fit together perfectly.

Among those shops, there is naturally the tea restaurant that is the favorite of the locals.

Outside a tea restaurant, passers-by always look at the BMW 600 with the license plate number 101. In Hong Kong Island, everyone knows that this is the car of Mr. Song, the boss of Hongfa Company.

In Hong Kong Island, Boss Song is a legend, or rather, Hongfa is a legend.

Almost everyone knows that Hongfa is a company with a background. What is its background?
It’s SEA!

In a sense, it is an official agent.

Therefore, the boss of Hongfa is actually a senior employee of the North Borneo Company.

In the tea restaurant's private room, the lighting was soft, the air was filled with the faint aroma of tea and the sweetness of snacks, and melodious music could be faintly heard from outside the room.

Song Guoqiang sat at one side of the round table, holding a cup of hot tea in his hand, and his eyes occasionally swept over Sun Tao across from him. There were several plates of exquisite snacks and a pot of freshly brewed Longjing tea on the table, but at this time, the two of them were obviously not thinking about the food.

"Mr. Sun,"

Putting down the teacup, Song Guoqiang said with a hint of dissatisfaction in his tone:

"The quality of your recent products is extremely disappointing. Not only does the quality of the most common shirts fail to meet the delivery standards, but even the quality of some local specialties has declined significantly.

Although you are willing to refund and compensate us for our losses, we are in business to make money! Product quality problems will directly affect our business reputation. After all, in our market, consumers have very high requirements for quality.

Given the quality of your products, I think it will be difficult for our cooperation to continue."

Sun Tao showed a trace of embarrassment on his face, and quickly picked up the teapot to add tea for Song Guoqiang, and said sincerely:

"Boss Song, I'm really sorry. As you know, things have been a bit complicated in the past two years. There were indeed some problems with the product, and we are already working hard to improve it. Don't worry, the top management has noticed this problem and has issued a special document requiring all localities to improve quality. Don't worry, the quality will definitely improve as soon as possible, and we will never let you down again."

Song Guoqiang nodded slightly, but his brows were still furrowed. He picked up the teacup, blew the hot steam off the tea, and his tone softened a little:
"I hope so. After all, we have been cooperating for so many years, and I don't want us to have to stop cooperating because of quality issues."

Seeing that the atmosphere had eased, Sun Tao quickly struck while the iron was hot:
"Boss Song, a new foreign trade fair will be held next month. If you have time, you may as well come and have a look. We will definitely bring out the best products so that you can witness our improvements with your own eyes."

Song Guoqiang pondered for a moment, then nodded:

"Well, I'll go to the trade fair. I hope everything will be just as you said, and the quality of the products will be greatly improved.

We all know that your products are not without any alternatives. Some of your products have corresponding substitutes in South Korea and Japan.

Our consumers consider quality first, and then other things. I hope you can understand this."

Although many unpleasant things had happened between them in the past few years, their trade had not been interrupted, except for the occasional lows.

But no one will give up on this market worth more than one billion dollars a year.

"I understand, I understand. Don't worry, the quality of our products has improved greatly. You can go to the trade fair and see for yourself. You will definitely be satisfied."

Sun Tao immediately smiled and assured:

"Also, when the time comes, Boss Song must take a good look around, and not rush in and out like he does every time he comes here, and look around everywhere."

The two chatted a few more words about the details of participating in the Suicheng Trade Fair, and the atmosphere gradually became relaxed.

Seeing that the time was ripe, Song Guoqiang asked tentatively:

"Mr. Sun, you mentioned going around and taking a look. Actually, I have always had an idea, but I don't know whether I should talk about it or not."

Looking up at him, Sun Tao said:

"Boss Song, you can go ahead and say whatever you want."

Song Guoqiang smiled, with a hint of emotion in his tone, he looked at Sun Tao and said:

"Mr. Sun, you know that many people in our area have special feelings for your place. After all, it is our hometown!"

"Yes, no matter what, we are still a family!"

Nodding, Song Guoqiang said:

"Especially young people. They only know about the place from books, and have only seen it in books. Many people want to come to your place to take a look and walk around.

If possible, can we open up a new business, which is traveling!

This will not only promote cultural exchanges, but also drive economic development. As you know, our young people travel to various countries every year. Last year, South Korea alone attracted 100 million SEA tourists, who brought them hundreds of millions of dollars in foreign exchange.

This is true, because there are many Korean expatriates in SEA - in the past decade or so, millions of Korean women have married in SEA, and both they and their children will naturally travel to Korea to visit relatives.

"If you can open up travel, it could bring in billions of dollars in revenue every year."

Sun Tao raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this, seeming a little surprised by this proposal. He put down his teacup, thought for a moment and then said:

"Opening up travel... this is a good idea. However, as you know, the situation there is rather special, and it is not something that can be opened up casually. And, if I remember correctly, you were the ones who refused to make contact back then."

"The past was the past, and the present is the present. The biggest disagreement between us is the loan for the railway and the port, but this does not hinder travel."

Song Guoqiang said with a smile: "Moreover, I think it would be very meaningful if more people could see the land with their own eyes and feel its magnificent mountains and rivers and its profound history."

Song Guoqiang's eyes became deep, and he waited for the other party's answer.

Sun Tao did not answer. After a moment, he slowly said:

"I will report this to my superiors. However, as you know, this kind of thing cannot be decided in a short time, and it also involves many other aspects, especially your reputation is not very good."

What is this reputation?
Of course, he is a lackey of the United States. And he is a very good fighter. It would be strange if his reputation was good.

Then Sun Tao added:

"However, Boss Song, rest assured, I will definitely do my best to make this happen. However, I think the most important thing right now is the trade fair. What do you think?"

Song Guoqiang nodded, with a faint smile on his face:

"Business is the most important thing, but this is also business. I hope you can seriously consider it. After all... this is a rare opportunity!"

Although Sun Tao didn't know why there was such a change, he still clearly realized that this was an opportunity!
A chance to break the ice.

"Yes, the opportunity cannot be missed!"

The atmosphere in the box became relaxed again, and the two continued to chat about some details of the cooperation.

The sunlight from outside the window shone through the gaps in the curtains, reflecting on the teacup on the table, creating a faint halo. Song Guoqiang occasionally glanced out the window, as if looking forward to a future trip.

Sun Tao had already begun to figure out the other party's intentions in his mind.

The aroma of tea wafted in the air, and the conversation in the box gradually became relaxed and pleasant.

But the two men had their own thoughts. They both knew each other's identities, and they also knew that this was not just business.

But they are all willing to do it, it's just business.

……

Sometimes there is nothing simple in this world.

Sometimes things in this world are very simple, so simple that people think there is nothing difficult in this world.

Just a few days later, a shocking news was broadcast on Asian TV.

"Global Travel Agency has launched a tour business to Dongda."

On the day the news was broadcast, the phone of Universal Travel Agency was flooded with calls. Many people's calls were busy. Since the phone of the travel agency could not be reached, many people drove directly to Universal Travel Agency, so that a long queue of several kilometers long formed outside the travel agency.

In just one day, tens of thousands of people expressed their desire to travel there.

"Oh, Miss, please consider me. I haven't been back to my hometown for more than 20 years. I really want to go back and see my mother.

I'd pay double the price..."

Before he could finish his words, someone next to him spoke up.

"This guy is really something. He thinks he's great just because he's rich. Then it's the same for everyone. Hasn't everyone been home for decades?"

The crowd was very excited for a moment. If they hadn't all lined up actively, they would have called the security personnel by now.

Looking at these excited customers, the travel agency staff once again explained to them in a somewhat hoarse voice.

"Everyone, everyone, this is not a family visit. It's just a trip. They only opened a few cities, and you are not allowed to leave the tour group."

Even after hearing such an explanation, people remained enthusiastic.

"It's good to be able to see it from a distance."

Faced with their enthusiasm, the travel agency staff had no choice but to take out the form and say to him.

"Sir, please fill out the registration form first."

“Is it OK after I fill out the registration form?”

"Fill out the registration form, leave your contact information, and wait for our notification. You know, there are too many people who have signed up."

"There are many people who signed up, so let's just let everyone line up. There should always be a first come first served system for everything."

Although people are full of enthusiasm, they are destined to be disappointed because according to the other party's requirements, they only support the opening of youth tour groups.

Of course, as for this detail, not only the TV station, but even the travel agency itself did not get it. The two parties have not reached a consensus on some details. The TV station only broadcast the news after learning about it.

Even so, for many people, they finally saw hope.

On this day, many people came to restaurants and hotels. They drank and chatted there. They talked about their families and their hometowns which they had not returned to for many years.

On this day, many people started crying while chatting, but they were full of hope while crying.

After all, they saw hope, the hope of reuniting with their families again.

(End of this chapter)