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After Huo Yingjie returned home, He Tiantian put the letter and photos in a sturdy envelope, then found a nice chocolate box, put the letter and hairpin inside, and handed it to Huo Zhekun.
Huo Zhekun was surprised to find that it was indeed someone his daughter-in-law knew. After checking, he handed the person over to Huo Yingjun through a secret connection.
Huo Yingjun took care of the rest.
This matter has come to a temporary close, and Huo Zhekun has no time to concern himself with these trivial matters.
At the same time, inspiring reform documents and appointment documents were sent to Nanshi.
Huo Zhekun is already the mayor of Nanshi. The person sent to work with Huo Zhekun is a man of the Party, named Li Wenqiang.
The reason for doing this is twofold. First, we want to use Nanshi as a pilot city to ensure that policies and opinions are consistent in order to better implement the spirit of the document.
Huo Zhekun has been quietly studying this for several months, thinking about it every day.
Now that the document had arrived, Huo Zhekun and his son Huo Yingjie immediately began studying it word by word. Huo Yingjie had already guessed most of the content, but there were still some details. They completely understood the document within a week.
Huo Zhekun wrote a plan and took it to discuss with Li Wenqiang privately.
When Li Wenqiang saw the work plan for the next five years, which was a full thirty-five pages long, he was dumbfounded. No wonder Old Master D valued this second son of the Huo family so much.
The information he had was more comprehensive and feasible than the solutions offered by the think tank.
“Brother Huo, we’re in the same boat now. You’re in charge of the economy, and Elder D has also told me to give you free rein. You can do your best,” Li Wenqiang said. “Leave this plan here, and I’ll approve it for you in a few days.”
Logically, Li Wenqiang had the right to approve or offer opinions, but since it concerned Huo Zhekun's comprehensive five-year plan, all he could do was submit it quickly and wait for the top leader's approval.
The next morning, this detailed five-year plan appeared in front of Boss D.
"Good, good, good!" Old D said "good" three times in a row. Before, they only paid attention to reforming the economy, but they ignored the impact that economic development would have on the local environment, culture and architecture.
The think tank members were all impressed after seeing it.
Among their dozens of people, not a single local deputy mayor was ever brought down.
But he should be the mayor now.
After carefully studying it, Mr. D wrote his reply, "Try it boldly."
Before the original was sent back to Nanshi, Mr. D had it copied down again and studied word by word. When he encountered something brilliant or an unexpected but correct measure, he would mark it with a red pen.
This 35-page plan, like a ray of sunshine, shines through the clouds onto the earth, bringing light.
This plan raises many questions and offers many solutions, making it an important document for exploring reforms.
If it proves effective, it will be developed into a guiding document.
Huo Zhekun received approval and finally felt relieved enough to boldly give it a try.
Old Master Huo sent a message through secret channels, saying that Huo Yingjun is using his position to help him contact some patriotic overseas Chinese, hoping to get them to invest and set up factories here.
At the same time, the Huo family will also provide Huo Zhekun with support in other aspects, allowing him to act with confidence and boldness.
At the Nanshi Municipal Government, discussions began regarding the approved documents, a mobilization meeting was held, and tasks were assigned according to individual positions, with clear regulations for each person. Anyone who violated discipline or failed to complete their work would face demotion.
With the issuance of reform documents, free trade among the public has become more frequent, more and more shops have appeared on both sides of the streets, and the business environment has improved.
He Tiantian had previously planned to open a store next year, and the time should be ripe.
By the end of the year, they finally received news from Huo Yingjun, along with two photos. One photo showed a mother and children, Liao Furong and Qian Zhigao; the other photo showed an additional young woman and two children, presumably Qian Zhigao's wife and children.
During the time he was waiting for news, Qian Shikun often visited He Tiantian's home, hoping to receive news from his family soon.
As soon as He Tiantian got the items, she and Huo Yingjie came over to have Qian Shikun deliver them.
Qian Shikun read the letter and tears streamed down his face.
After his wife moved to Hong Kong, she did not remarry but instead raised their children single-handedly. Now their son is a lawyer, their daughter-in-law is a teacher at a university in Hong Kong, and they have two adorable children.
The letter also said that they would come to China to see him next summer.
"Uncle Qian, congratulations!" He Tiantian said, "Soon, your family will be reunited."
"It's good, but I've become a decrepit old man now, and my house is in such a dilapidated state..." Qian Shikun said with a bitter smile. Although he had tidied up before, he didn't have much money and could only do a simple job, which still couldn't change the dilapidated state.
He Tiantian smiled and said, "When the weather gets warmer and better next year, we can do a proper renovation. If you feel you don't have a career, we can open a braised meat shop together!"
Qian Shikun thought for a moment, went inside, took a small box of good stuff, put it on the table and said, "Tian Tian, consider these things as a gift from me. Give me 10,000 yuan first. I want to renovate the house properly and buy some better furniture. As for the braised meat shop, I don't want any money. I'll take care of it for you."
He Tiantian is not short of money; her parents recently sent her tens of thousands of yuan.
"Keep your things safe. Consider the money a loan. You can pay me back with interest when you have the money," He Tiantian said. "As for the cooperation, we can discuss the profit sharing in detail later."
The things in this box were all hidden away by Qian Shikun, so how could He Tiantian take advantage of him?
Furthermore, having more friends means having more options. Qian Shikun is wealthy, and his son is an excellent lawyer in Hong Kong. There might be opportunities for collaboration in the future.
"This..." Qian Shikun hesitated, but he had his own principles, so he pushed the items in front of He Tiantian. "Tiantian, you can keep them. Consider them as collateral. I will work hard to earn money and redeem them as soon as possible. If you don't accept them, then I can't ask you for money. I can only sell these things."
"Huh?" He Tiantian didn't expect Qian Shikun to say that. "Okay then, I'll keep it. If you want to redeem it later, you can tell me."
"Hehe!" Qian Shikun chuckled. "That's what I was thinking too. If I sell it to someone else, I might not be able to buy it back when I have the money. But you don't like my stuff. If I'm willing, you can let me buy it back."
“Yes, that’s what I mean,” He Tiantian said. “You can come to me for money whenever you need it.”
"Thank you, sweet girl," Qian Shikun said gratefully. "It's winter now, so I don't need the money. I'll come to you to get it after the New Year when the weather gets warmer."
The two agreed, and He Tiantian left with Huo Yingjie.
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