1968: Started from breeding

The second floor.

"It will also attract some high-end customers, since customers are unlikely to only eat one dish."

"That's why these high-end restaurants came here. They wouldn't be supporting us if there weren't benefits for them."

"That's why we leave them a profit margin; only when they make money will they come together to help carry the sedan chair."

The other person smiled.

"No wonder they all want to put you in charge of diplomatic work, saying that it would be a great loss to the diplomatic community if you weren't in charge of diplomatic work."

Su Wenchen immediately waved his hand modestly.

"Boss, please don't belittle me!"

"I just like to think things through in my spare time, and after exporting Moon Rabbits, I started thinking about earning foreign exchange. If you want to sell things to other people, you have to figure out their preferences, right?"

"I just think about what the people need, and that's what I do. The people want to eat meat."

"Then I will vigorously develop fast-growing chickens and white pigs, which have a high meat yield."

"If grain production is insufficient, then we will develop fertilizers to combat alkali soil and introduce fertilizer plants."

"If we don't have enough foreign exchange, then we should see what foreigners need and then find a way to sell them what they need to earn foreign exchange."

As he spoke, Su Wenchen's tone was respectful yet filled with emotion.

"Boss, I didn't dare to think that specific back then. I figured it out step by step by trying different approaches depending on the situation."

"At that time, I was only focused on selling our products, exchanging foreign exchange, and importing equipment to develop our special economic zone."

"To be honest, I'm a little surprised that it has developed to this point."

Upon hearing this, the other party waved his hand.

"I think you have a point. We must solve whatever difficulties the people need."

"Otherwise, how can it be considered serving the people? I think many comrades should learn from you."

"Many people can't even understand the simple question that ordinary people want to eat meat."

Su Wenchen felt a little embarrassed by what was said and quickly replied.

"Boss, please don't praise me too much, or I'll get embarrassed."

The leader paused, then shifted to a more serious discussion.

"But Wen Chen, the point of my attendance at this auction today isn't how much these chickens will fetch."

"This is a great window, a window to showcase our achievements and establish an international brand image. Its significance is no less than that of the president's visit back then."

"Through this window, we can let others see and know many things about us later."

"Our country does not only have one special zone, but also people in various regions."

Su Wenchen perked up and nodded.

"Leader, I understand. We will drive development in the surrounding area in the future!"

The auctioneer was enthusiastically introducing the next item. He picked up his teacup, took another sip, and gazed out the window at the bustling scene of the special economic zone.

“It seems that you’ve planted the right ‘experimental field’ in your special economic zone.”

"The achievements are significant, but the responsibilities are also heavier."

"Comrade Wenchen, have you thought about where the special economic zone is headed next? Will it continue to rely on selling fertilizers for alkali treatment? Will that be enough to support long-term development?"

Su Wenchen had naturally given this matter considerable thought.

"Leader, this is precisely the focus of our recent discussions: we have exceeded our targets for the first five-year plan ahead of schedule!"

"The Golden Feather Chicken and Moonflower Rabbit were our first pot of gold, but we can't live off them forever."

"We have planned several steps ahead."

"The first step is to utilize existing foreign exchange earnings and technological accumulation to initially engage in deep processing industries."

"We are accelerating the expansion of our new feed mill, with the goal of not only meeting our own huge demand for alkaline-treated rabbits, but also exporting high-quality, low-cost compound feed to other major rabbit-breeding provinces in China, thus creating a new growth point."

"On the other hand, it also fulfills the promise to make meat affordable for all people across the country."

He pointed his finger across the glass, vaguely indicating the direction of the planned new industrial zone in the distance.

"The second step is to make use of the imported equipment and technology to vigorously develop light industries that support and benefit agriculture."

"For example, our new project is going to take advantage of the abundance of cotton and ramie in the border area of ​​Jiangsu, Shandong, Henan and Anhui provinces to build a modern textile printing and dyeing plant."

"These can both absorb surplus labor and provide production materials and support to the surrounding areas."

“The third step,” Su Wenchen said with anticipation, “is that we hope to eventually rely on our accumulated talent, technology and market experience to tentatively extend into the fields of precision manufacturing and high technology.”

"Of course, this will definitely take longer to complete, and it is also a vision."

"When we introduced the equipment, we consciously required that it be accompanied by personnel training and technology assimilation clauses to lay the foundation for the future."

"After all, we can't always import foreign equipment. We still have to develop our own, even if we lag behind a little. Otherwise, if we rely on others for everything, we'll have trouble breathing if they hold us back."

"Finally, we must vigorously develop trade. We should not only sell our specialties, but also take advantage of the special economic zone to help products from other provinces in the mainland go global."

The old man listened intently, his eyes occasionally flashing with approval.

"Deep processing, light industry, targeting basic materials, and then exploring high-precision and cutting-edge technologies... Hmm, the approach is correct, we need to proceed steadily and surely."

"Especially the idea of ​​developing trade is excellent! The special economic zone should not only be 'special' in terms of policy flexibility, but also in terms of its strategic value as a bridgehead."

"We must serve as the hub of the 'two sectors'—a window to the outside world and a source of radiation to the inside."

He put down his teacup, stood up, walked to the window on the other side, turned his back to Su Wenchen, and gazed at the newly built factory buildings in the distance and the vast fields further away.

The voice was not loud, but it was full of power and profound thoughts about the future.

"Wen Chen, the model and approach you've developed here are extremely important."

Every word made Su Wenchen's pupils contract.

Just then, there was a gentle knock on the door of the private room. (End of Chapter)