Officialdom: Reborn in the 90s, all I want to do is quit my job and make money.

railway?

port?

State-owned enterprise reform?

Workers laid off?

Holy crap...

Lin Yu felt a chill run down his spine.

He finally understood: these old foxes were here as a group to stage an accident, without even bothering to follow the script.

First there was the Han River, then Jiangcheng, and now this damn Xigang has popped up!

You think you can just take advantage of me? Do you really think I'm some kind of lucky charm?

However, to be fair, at this point in time, with this setup... it's an absolutely perfect start!

Railway hub, inland river port.

On the other side, the country known as "Big Brother" is about to disintegrate.

The ruble is about to become worthless, and there is an extreme shortage of light industrial products in the country.

If he weren't currently being held firmly within the system by Liang Wenyuan, Li Dakang, and Zhao Dagong, he would have already gone out on his own!

Just smuggle some canned goods and clothes over there, and you'll get airplanes, cannons, warships, and tanks in return!

Even if they don't go all out, they can still make a fortune by bringing back some steel and oil!

This is hardly a difficulty.

This is a fucking money printing machine!

With this first pot of gold, and after achieving a small goal, I'll go to Hangzhou to find that Jack Ma who regretted creating Alibaba, and go to Shenzhen to meet that bespectacled young man...

Hey……

A long sigh, tinged with resentment, escaped from Lin Yu's chest.

He slumped completely in the chair, almost sliding under the table.

He glanced around at the group of "big shots" sitting upright in front of him, waiting for him to speak.

"Then let's use trains and boats."

Lin Yu's voice was weak and listless.

"Take everything that you can produce in Xigang, Hanjiang, and Jiangcheng—anything edible, wearable, or usable, no matter what it is—pack it all up and ship it to that big brother up north."

A very simple sentence.

The entire conference room was completely silent.

The smile on Li Xiangqian's face froze.

Li Dakang suppressed his anger, which was about to erupt.

Even Zhao Dagong, who was sitting calmly in the main seat, paused for a moment in mid-air while holding his teacup.

What is that?

Transport it to the north?

Who is it for? How will it be transported?

This……

Li Xiangqian was the first to break down. He leaned forward, his face completely bewildered.

"Consultant Kobayashi, do you mean... to engage in border trade?"

"But our Nanjiang Province is in the south, and it's not on the border! This round trip would involve crossing several provinces, and the procedures are... Besides, things are very chaotic over there right now, and we don't have any connections!"

He started to stutter when he spoke.

Beside him, Li Dakang also frowned deeply.

This idea sounds so absurd!

Compared to the previous two solutions, this one... is too abstract, isn't it?

It's like playing a joke.

"Yes, Consultant Lin." Secretary Liu, kneeling on the ground, quickly chimed in, forgetting all about the embarrassment, "If we didn't have official documentation from above and just messed around like this, wouldn't that be speculation and profiteering? And if something goes wrong, the responsibility..."

"The risk is too great! Too great!" Xiao Peng, another secretary whose knee was still hurting, also realized what was happening and frantically echoed.

The meeting room was filled with a buzz of doubt and concern.

They chickened out.

They're starting to be overly cautious again, and they can't get things done without meetings.

Looking at their behavior, Lin Yu, who had been holding back his anger all morning, could no longer hold back.

"If you're scared, then don't fucking do it!"

A roar silenced everyone in the conference room.

Everyone was jolted awake by that shout.

In the corner, Su Wanqing, who had been quietly taking notes, suddenly trembled and dropped her pen. She looked up, her face full of shock.

Lin Yu sprang up from the chair, his half-dead state vanished, and he was completely transformed.

He scanned everyone present.

From Li Xiangqian, to Li Dakang, then to Director Luo, and Zhang Jianmin.

Finally, his gaze fixed intently on Zhao Dagong, who was in the main seat.

"If officials don't even have this much courage, they might as well go home and grow sweet potatoes!"

"We've given you the railway! We've given you the port! A huge market over there is about to burst open! You're holding a golden rice bowl in your hands, and you're still thinking about begging?"

"Need documents? Need approvals? By the time your documents arrive, it'll be too late! The meat will have been devoured by others, and you won't even get a chance to eat hot shit!"

"Afraid of risks? Afraid of making mistakes? Reform is bound to involve mistakes! It's bound to involve risks!"

"The opportunity has been given to you, the path has been shown to you; whether you take it or not is up to you!"

"Anyway, I've said everything I needed to say!"

After saying that, Lin Yu slammed back into his chair with a "bang," crossed his arms, and closed his eyes.

He adopted a "that's all I have to say, do whatever you want, I'm not putting up with this anymore" attitude.

The entire conference room fell completely silent.

Li Xiangqian was dumbfounded.

Li Dakang was stunned.

Director Luo and Zhang Jianmin looked at each other, unable to utter a single word.

Xiao Liu and Xiao Peng, who were still kneeling on the ground, were so frightened that they didn't dare to breathe.

They had never seen such a "brave" subordinate in their entire lives.

He pointed his finger at the governor and two mayors and cursed them!

This is fucking...

This isn't about being bold.

This is like someone who's tired of living, trying to steal the microphone in the King of Hell's karaoke room!

however.

The expected thunderous wrath did not materialize.

There was no anger on Zhao Dagong's face.

He quietly looked at the young man with his eyes closed, who had a look on his face that said, "You're all idiots."

He got it.

This kid isn't going crazy.

This is a "calling out"! This is a scathing critique of these old guys who have been immersed in the system for too long, whose edges have been worn down and who have lost their edge!

"If officials don't even have this much courage, they might as well go home and grow sweet potatoes!"

These words echoed repeatedly in Zhao Dagong's mind.

Yes.

Reform, reform.

What we're changing are the rules; what we're revolutionizing is our very life!

If you're timid and hesitant, and just follow the rules blindly, what kind of reform is that?

This kid is using the most intense and direct method to force all of them to make a choice!

Push them, show them some guts!

it is good!

What a brilliant talent!

What a handsome man who fell from the sky!

Zhao Dagong's heart remained unsettled for a long time.

He slowly put down the teacup in his hand.

Lin Yu's words were directed at Li Xiangqian and Li Dakang, but the underlying meaning was that they were meant for him, the provincial governor.

This young man was presented with both a tremendous opportunity and a tremendous challenge.

To do it or not to do it?

To do it or not to do it?

Behind this lies immense wealth, but also enormous political risks.

After all, it is illegal to organize barter trade across provinces or even countries without the approval of the central government.

In the present day, this is considered a violation of regulations, a crime, and an offense.

But Advisor Kobayashi's meaning couldn't be clearer.

"Don't be a coward, just do it."

This, this, this...

For a moment, everyone in the conference room tensed up.

Li Xiangqian dared not speak; he looked nervously at Zhao Dagong.

Li Dakang didn't dare to say a word either, and he stared intently at Zhao Dagong.

Director Luo, Zhang Jianmin, and the two secretaries kneeling on the ground.

All eyes were focused on the man sitting upright in the main seat, his face ashen.

Nanjiang Province, Governor: Zhao Dagong.

Only he could make this decision.

Only he can shoulder this responsibility.