"Uncle-in-law, who are these people?"

When Sheng Xiping and his group got off the train, the person who was there to pick them up said that Xu Guoxing was too busy with work to come over.

"No need, no need, I know a good restaurant."

Sheng Xiping said at the time that if he had time after the New Year, he would definitely come to Heihe to visit.

The restaurant owner warmly welcomed everyone and arranged a fairly large private room for them, which could fit two tables.

The small town is located right by the river, and the river is abundant with all kinds of fish. The chef at this restaurant is best at cooking fish.

Braised fish lips, stewed sturgeon, sweet and sour sturgeon slices, steamed seven-fish flounder, salmon in fermented bean paste sauce, braised sea cucumber with fish bones, and so on.

This meal almost turned into a whole fish feast.

Before the Lunar New Year, Sheng Xiping brought home a lot of big fish from Heilongjiang Province. Zhang Shuzhen and Zhou Qinglan were quite good at cooking, but compared to the chefs here, they were far inferior.

That chef's skills are absolutely superb. The fish he makes is fresh and delicious, and every dish has a unique flavor.

Sheng Xiping and his friends all praised the food highly, saying they had never eaten such fresh fish before.

Eating fish from the river and drinking wine brewed by the local winery, everyone chatted and laughed, becoming happier and happier as they talked.

During the banquet, Xu Guoxing and the others couldn't help but inquire about the purpose of Sheng Xiping and his group's visit.

Sheng Xiping only said that they came to wander around and look for some business opportunities to make money.

"Uncle, when we were in Harbin before the New Year, I heard you mention that the relevant departments here were discussing with the other side about opening up border trade between the two countries."

I wonder, how did the specific discussions go?

Sheng Xiping sat next to Xu Guoxing. When they were halfway through their drinks, Sheng Xiping took the opportunity of pouring Xu Guoxing a drink to ask him in a low voice.

"The two sides are in talks. Our city is setting up a Bureau of Commerce and Trade to specifically handle business with Russia. We're currently drawing staff from various units."

Judging from this situation, border trade between the two countries should be able to resume this winter. Xu Guoxing said with a nonchalant smile, without deliberately lowering his voice.

"To be honest, even the city leaders aren't sure about this. They don't know what will happen after the border trade opens up."

It's estimated that the scale shouldn't be too large at the beginning; we should start with small-scale trials to test the waters.

If things go well, we can expand the trade; if not, we can just treat it like a rural market, where both sides exchange goods and services, right?

After all, not everyone is like Sheng Xiping, who was given a second chance at life and could foresee the future.

Regarding the resumption of border trade, city leaders dare not make any guarantees; they can only proceed cautiously, taking it one step at a time.

Therefore, there's no need to hide these things, let alone be as cautious as Sheng Xiping.

Upon hearing this, Sheng Xiping immediately nodded, "Yes, that makes sense."

Uncle, I'm thinking of investing here and building a decent hotel that offers mid-to-high-end dining and accommodation.

If it's convenient for my uncle, could you please contact the relevant leaders for me? Ideally, we could cooperate with the local government; that would be mutually beneficial and a win-win situation.

When Wu Yucheng brought up the matter in the afternoon, Sheng Xiping had already thought about it.

Building a hotel is a good idea, and they're sure to make money. However, they're unfamiliar with the area, so they might encounter a lot of trouble.

Although Sheng Xiping and Xu Guoxing are relatives, they are still a distant relative. Besides, Xu Guoxing has a job and can't take care of everything.

The best way to develop safely here is to cooperate with the city.

On the one hand, they can enjoy many preferential policies, and on the other hand, they can deter local forces and prevent thugs from causing trouble.

“Xiping, we’re really family, I don’t treat you like an outsider. But your uncle advises you to think carefully.”

Xu Guoxing took a sip of wine, put down the glass, and sighed.

"You went out for a walk this afternoon and saw it for yourselves. Our place is too remote; outsiders rarely come here."

In the whole city, apart from the guesthouse where you are staying, which is decent, there are only a few other hotels, and the conditions aren't very good either.

It's not that we don't want to build it, it's that it would be useless if we did, nobody would come, wouldn't that be a waste?

Xu Guoxing shook his head, feeling that Sheng Xiping was still too young, acting impulsively without considering the consequences.

Building a hotel costs a lot of money, hundreds of thousands of dollars. If no one comes, wouldn't that be a complete waste? You can't squander money like that.

"Uncle, you have to trust my judgment."

I feel that once border trade between the two countries resumes, it will definitely attract a large number of merchants from other places to build hotels here, which should be profitable.

Anyway, if it's convenient for my uncle, could you please contact some city leaders for me? It would be best if we could cooperate; if the leaders don't agree to a partnership, then I'll just operate it independently.

Sheng Xiping knew that Xu Guoxing meant well and was quite grateful, but once he set his mind on something, he would definitely do it.

Seeing that Sheng Xiping's attitude was quite firm, Xu Guoxing had no choice but to nod. "Alright, I'll help you make the contact later. It's not difficult."

These days, everyone is eager for investment, no matter where they are. As long as Xu Guoxing talks to his superiors about this, it will definitely be done.

"Then thank you, Uncle. Here, Uncle, let me toast you."

Sheng Xiping poured Xu Guoxing another full glass of wine, and the two clinked glasses and each took a sip.

He had just swallowed his drink when Director Wang from the Agriculture Bureau came over with his glass in hand.

"Mr. Sheng, come, let me toast you. Um, Mr. Sheng, please stay a few more days this time. When you have some free time, I'll accompany you to visit the surrounding counties and towns."

Everyone says Mr. Sheng is a shrewd businessman. Could you also take a look and see if there's anything we can export to earn foreign exchange?

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