"The results will be pretty much the same this year," the secretary sighed. "And, and moreover, a while ago..."

The secretary was somewhat at a loss for words, as this matter also involved Comrade Yuliang.

After glancing at Comrade Yuliang, who showed no other expression, he continued:

"A while ago, it was Comrade Chen Yifei who saved us money. Comrade Yuliang mentioned this to comrades at all levels. Otherwise, 100,000 yuan would have been wasted."

Speaking of this, Chen Yifei handed the money he had prepared to pay off his debts to his secretary: "It's alright, I just happen to know a little about this, and it's good to be able to contribute to our county."

"Also, the money is ready. I borrowed it from our county before. Now, I'd like to trouble my secretary to take it over and return it to our treasury."

"Okay." The secretary was somewhat surprised that he could repay the money so quickly. However, he also gained a real sense of how profitable the farm was.

It seems that Comrade Chen Yifei is indeed very capable.

Wang Yuliang was also somewhat surprised: "Yifei, you're quite capable, kid."

"No, no, I just feel uneasy about owing money. I think I'll feel better once I pay it back, so I've been saving up money day and night. Once I've saved enough, I'll take it over naturally."

He scratched his head, looking quite righteous.

"Most importantly, Comrade Yuliang was the one who guaranteed the loan for me in the first place, so I can't let it affect your reputation."

After saying these words, how could Wang Yuliang not feel uncomfortable? At this moment, he was satisfied with everything Chen Yifei did!

"I've witnessed Comrade Chen Yifei's character all along." He took a sip of tea, pausing tactically.

Those who followed immediately started taking notes.

"As everyone has seen, he is first-rate in both his words and deeds, and most importantly, he is capable. This capability is reflected in the state-owned restaurants and meat processing plants. Our two main profitable industries have seen significant growth this year."

"So, after thinking it over, I still think that we should rely on young people as the main force to implement the development of a market economy. Comrade Chen Yifei understands this better than anyone else."

“I remember before, his pancake stall was our pilot project. You could say it represented a microcosm of the development of the market economy in our county.”

"In that case, what are everyone's thoughts?"

Comrade Yuliang stopped mid-sentence and began to share his own opinions.

At this moment, one of the people taking notes raised his hand, wearing black-rimmed glasses: "After hearing about Comrade Chen Yifei's deeds, we are deeply moved. Fortunately, Comrade Yuliang went deep into the grassroots and understood such an enthusiastic and hardworking young person. She is naturally the right person to represent our county in attracting investment."

"We might need to put up a sign at the county's investment promotion department to confirm our status. This is a crucial time for hiring, so we should recruit talent without being bound by convention."

“If we write such a story into the newspaper, the whole county will be proud.”

Chen Yifei was somewhat incredulous, and felt a little lightheaded. No, he hadn't even said a word, and he'd already received a... government position?

I had originally thought that my life was over in business, but now I have another identity.

Before he could say anything, Comrade Yuliang said, "Alright, we'll make an exception. Comrade Chen Yifei will just go through the interview process. Little Chen, are you willing to do this?"

"I'm willing," Chen Yifei said earnestly.

"I will do anything to help others. If this trip to Shenzhen can help our county's businesses secure more investment or increase sales and orders, that's what I'll strive for."

None of these are difficult.

He was an expert in his past life.

At this moment, Wang Yuliang's secretary nodded: "In that case, there are still many things to do and arrange for the industry. Time is tight. We will be going to Shenzhen next week. Comrade Chen Yifei, you also need to make arrangements for your family."

"If we're going to connect with you, I'll arrange for Comrade Liu Qing from the investment promotion department to introduce you to the process. Your investment promotion department will handle the specific procedures."

"Okay." Chen Yifei nodded.

After saying this, Wang Yuliang pulled Chen Yifei outside and spoke to him alone at the door.

Chen Yifei spoke first: "Comrade Yuliang, rest assured, I will do everything I should do and will not let you down. This investment promotion conference will also make our county proud."

After all, they came in last place last year, and Wang Yuliang hopes they won't be last this time, otherwise they'll be laughed at.

He nodded: "Okay, this is the promise you made. Xiao Chen, I trust you completely."

"Knowing you have a good business sense, you can learn more about cutting-edge things when you come to the investment promotion department in the future. The last time your commune visited your breeding farm and mushroom shed, it became a model for the county to learn from."

"We want you to be part of the investment promotion department so that the county can do better."

"I understand." Chen Yifei nodded, appearing very trustworthy.

Comrade Yuliang then continued, "I called you out here to tell you not to feel too much pressure."

"In addition, you are a progressive youth now, and someone I have high hopes for. Xiao Chen, you can't let me down or let everyone down. It's a must to keep yourself clean and upright. And most importantly, I hope you can develop in many ways."

"While studying business, don't give up on your academic education."

"Understood." Chen Yifei nodded; he had originally planned to take the college entrance exam anyway.

This isn't contradictory. It's not so obvious now, but in twenty or thirty years, when academic qualifications become a stepping stone in many places, even if they depreciate in value, many people will still be pursuing them.

That's how society is; it's getting more and more complicated.

If Chen Yifei comes to manage the county's economic market, and the market takes off, and the county's economy experiences a sudden surge, it will be a great help to Comrade Yuliang.

So in a sense, this kind of thing is actually a win-win situation.

After saying this, Comrade Yuliang gave a few more instructions to Jiang Ping and Zhang Xiao, and then left with the large group of people.

After they left, the group breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhang Xiao and Jiang Ping toasted Chen Yifei together, saying, "Brother Yifei, you truly have a bright future ahead of you!"

"No, I was just lucky to be with those two brothers."

"We're all brothers. If we make money in the future, we'll do it together."

"That's right," the three of them burst into laughter.

At this moment, the manager came over and said, "Comrade Lai Yongxin is here. Shall we invite him over for a drink?"

"Come here!" Zhang Xiao called out. "We're all old friends."

Chen Yifei was just thinking about it when he realized that Lai Yongxin was making liquor, specifically Moutai!