Lin Wanqiu's speech was like a clear spring flowing into the heated discussion in the meeting room. Everyone was captivated by her ideas and nodded in approval.

"Comrade Wanqiu's suggestion is excellent!" A hint of appreciation flashed in Chen Zhenbang's eyes. "Establishing an industry association, formulating grading standards, and building a technology sharing platform are all very constructive ideas. They not only solve the current problems but also take into account the long-term development of the industry."

"I support Vice Chairman Lin's proposal!"

"I support it too! If an industry association can be established and unified standards can be set, our industry will definitely get better and better!"

"Vice Chairman Lin's willingness to share technology is truly admirable!"

The meeting room erupted in agreement; the earlier debate vanished, replaced by a shared vision for the future. Lin Wanqiu watched everyone's enthusiasm and felt a warm current flow through her heart. She knew her ideas had been accepted, and this was just the beginning; there was still much to be done.

After the meeting, Chen Zhenbang specifically asked Lin Wanqiu to stay behind. "Comrade Wanqiu, your idea is very insightful and feasible. I'll entrust you with the lead in establishing the industry association. I believe that with your ability and prestige, you will definitely be able to handle this matter well."

"Chairman Chen, I will do my best!" Lin Wanqiu solemnly agreed, her heart filled with a sense of mission.

Stepping out of the provincial Federation of Industry and Commerce office building, a warm spring breeze caressed her face. Shen Tingzhou was already waiting downstairs, and upon seeing her emerge, he immediately went to greet her. "How did it go? Did the meeting go smoothly?"

Lin Wanqiu smiled brightly, took Shen Tingzhou's arm, and said excitedly, "It went very smoothly! Everyone is very supportive of my proposal, and Chairman Chen even asked me to take the lead in establishing a food industry association!"

Seeing the light in his wife's eyes, Shen Tingzhou felt a surge of pride. He knew that once this woman set her mind on something, she would go all out. "I knew you could do it," he said, gently patting her hand. "However, establishing an association isn't easy. You need to rest more and not overwork yourself."

"I know, with you here, I'm not afraid of anything." Lin Wanqiu nestled in Shen Tingzhou's arms, her face beaming with a happy smile. In the sunlight, her smile was exceptionally bright, like a flower blooming in spring, full of vitality and hope.

In the days that followed, Lin Wanqiu devoted herself wholeheartedly to the preparatory work for the establishment of the food industry association. She first contacted several entrepreneurs who had responded positively at the meeting, formed a preparatory team, and worked together to steadily advance various tasks.

Developing industry standards was the top priority of the preparatory work. To ensure the standards were more scientific and reasonable, Lin Wanqiu led the preparatory team to conduct in-depth research on food companies throughout the province. They visited large factories in cities and small workshops in rural areas, gaining a detailed understanding of the different companies' production processes, raw material procurement, and quality control.

During the research process, Lin Wanqiu encountered many difficulties. Some companies did not understand their work, were unwilling to cooperate with the research, and even ridiculed them; others worried that the standards were too strict, which would increase production costs and affect their profits. Faced with these situations, Lin Wanqiu always patiently explained the importance of setting standards and the benefits that the association's establishment would bring to the companies' development.

On one occasion, they visited a pastry factory in a remote mountainous area for research. The factory was small, with rudimentary production conditions, and the owner was a middle-aged man in his forties named Sun Defu. Upon hearing that Lin Wanqiu and her team were there to establish industry standards, Sun Defu showed signs of resistance.

"Setting standards? I think you're just making trouble out of nothing!" Sun Defu crossed his arms and said in an unfriendly tone, "Our small factory is doing well just to make and sell pastries to support our families. Why are you being so picky? If the standards are set too high, we simply won't be able to meet them, and we'll have to close down anyway."

Lin Wanqiu wasn't angry. Instead, she smiled and said, "Mr. Sun, please don't be in a hurry. Let me finish. We set these standards not to make things difficult for everyone, but to help you run your businesses better. Think about it, consumers are paying more and more attention to food quality these days. If your products are of guaranteed quality and meet the standards, consumers will be willing to buy them, and your business will grow bigger and bigger."

She paused, then continued, "Moreover, we have established tiered standards that will be tailored to the size and conditions of your factory. We will also organize technical training to help you improve your production processes and enhance product quality. Once the association is established, we will also promote the products of high-quality enterprises in a unified manner, allowing more consumers to learn about your brand."

Sun Defu looked at Lin Wanqiu with a skeptical expression: "Really? You really will help us improve our technology and promote our products?"

“Of course it’s true,” Lin Wanqiu said earnestly. “We established this association to unite everyone, help each other, and develop together. If you don’t believe me, you can take a look at our draft. If you have any opinions or suggestions, we can discuss and revise it together.”

As she spoke, Lin Wanqiu took out a draft standard from her bag and handed it to Sun Defu. Sun Defu took the draft and began to read it carefully. Lin Wanqiu patiently explained the various clauses in the draft to him and answered his questions.

Looking into Lin Wanqiu's sincere eyes and listening to her professional explanation, Sun Defu's initial resistance gradually dissipated. He realized that Lin Wanqiu and her team were indeed thinking of the company's best interests, and that setting standards might truly be a development opportunity for them.

"Vice Chairman Lin, I'm sorry, my attitude was not good just now, please don't take it to heart," Sun Defu said somewhat embarrassed. "I will study this draft carefully, and I will give you feedback on any opinions I may have. In the future, I will definitely actively cooperate with the association's work."

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