"That's right, I heard my son mention it briefly. He is indeed working on some project with Xiao Li, but I really wouldn't know the specifics if you hadn't told me today."

But this is a good thing. Even if the returns aren't quick or the earnings are small, at least as our next generation, they can do something practical for the old revolutionary base areas, which is commendable.

"That's right, but this development isn't something that can be done in a year or two. It's a long-term endeavor, and doing it well is no easy task."

"Yes! Fortunately, the third brother's family has been training in the business world for so many years and they have no shortage of this kind of drive. I think she should have other ideas, right?"

"Actually, I think that as long as she invests some money here, once the project is up and running, many people will follow suit."

You should know Xiao Li's reputation. My son told me that she's incredibly capable, whether it's her words or her investment acumen, many people can't compare.

I've also heard that many people who followed in her footsteps and invested have made a lot of money. Do you think these people might do the same this time?

"I don't know, but as it stands, the return on investment is still too low. People who want to make money won't choose this."

"That's not necessarily true. If what Lao Zhang said is true, making money isn't about speed. Sometimes, being fast isn't necessarily a good thing, and sometimes, being slow to get results doesn't necessarily mean you're earning less."

Those with foresight will surely seize this opportunity!

"That's true."

"Let's not speculate here. When we have time, let's sit down and have a good talk with Xiao Li. If there are any problems that she can't solve, we old guys are here for her, aren't we?"

"That's absolutely right! There's no mistake about that. What do you all think?"

"Sure, no problem."

"Dad, do you mean we're discussing local economic development?"

"That's right, what do you think?"

"I don't really look at it. Every place is different, the projects they develop are different, not to mention the time required is different."

Most importantly, does the local government have the determination and perseverance, and it also needs a person willing to take responsibility?

"You don't need to worry about any of that. Just tell me, do you have any ideas on how to develop the local economy?"

"There are solutions, but whether they are suitable is another matter!"

"It's alright, we can bring it up and discuss it together later. Besides, we all just want to hear your thoughts. As for the final decision, it's up to the higher-ups."

"No, Dad, you people finally stopped getting involved in things, so why are you suddenly getting involved in this kind of thing again? And it's something you're completely unfamiliar with!"

“I’m not familiar with it, but we have you in our family, right? Besides, those old guys also have families that are in business or in politics. It’s not like they can’t do this if they want to.”

"Oh, I see. I don't think we need to hold a meeting to discuss this!"

I've actually compiled a list of some questions during my free time these days, and I'd appreciate it if you could take them to the elders for them to look at!

"What, weren't you already doing this kind of work?"

"That's right. But just considering the places we visited this time, and the problems we've discovered over the past two years, we originally planned to select a few of the more important issues and discuss them at the conference."

Since everyone has ideas, let's take a look together! It's much better than me only asking two or three questions later.

“I see. Okay, then you can put it together and give it to me later. We old guys may not have much ability, but we still have the ability to get things done by our superiors.”

"Dad, you don't really need to worry too much about these issues. Even if you don't get involved, I think it won't be long before the economy develops in various places. Times are progressing, people's lives are changing, and some of the corresponding requirements are also gradually changing."

"We all know that, but now that we've come this far and seen some problems, we'd feel uneasy if we didn't bring them up!"

"That's true. After all, this place holds memories of your youth, and you must hope that it will become better and better."

"That's right."

With these veteran comrades who are dedicated to the country and the people, it would be difficult for the country not to become prosperous.

Fortunately, I can help, so this life won't have been lived in vain.

"Look! This is what the third sister's family gave me. She thought ahead of all of us."

"Why are there so many questions? You've really thought of everything!"

"You know what, not only do they have unique insights in each place, but they also provide solutions to the problems? Who would believe that in less than a few years?"

"That's right, Lao Shen, have you seen it?"

"How could I not have looked at it? From the moment it came into my hands, I knew I only put it down before going to bed last night."

I had no idea we were facing so many problems until I looked into it!

"Wait a minute? These aren't the places we just visited. Why does this seem like the southwest region?"

"That's right, this also involves that place in Northeast China? Old Shen, what's going on?"

“These are the problems she discovered over the past two years, and she has compiled them all. She did invest in some areas, but after all, no matter how capable a person is, there are limits, aren’t there?”

"I see. In that case, let's all take a look and choose a place close to our hometown. Let's send someone back to investigate it carefully. If it's all true, we'll help solve the problems we can."

If all else fails, we can submit it to the higher-ups and give them a headache. What do you think?

"No problem! The question is, can we manage on our own?"

Putting everything else aside, the financial issues involved will be no small sum.

"That's true, but we could also skip the funding part and do something else directly, right?"

"you mean?"

"To be honest, I have a grandson who has been working in a government department for several years since he graduated. But he has no motivation to work every day. So I might as well take this opportunity to let him go down to the grassroots level to gain experience for a few years."

As for the other issues involved, let him worry about them!

As long as nothing goes wrong, can't we still stand by and offer some advice?

"That's true, this is indeed a good idea. And since the government stopped arranging jobs for college graduates, these college graduates seem to have lost their direction. In that case, why not let them become village cadres and lead the villagers to find a way out?"

"That's true, but they'll need someone to lead them and give them hope. Otherwise, they might not be willing to go back after all the hard work of leaving the countryside."