Such a massive investment! Hundreds of production lines, hundreds of thousands of workers! We're completely unsure! None of us have ever done anything this big! We've never been so closely aligned with international standards!
Can the quality of the televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, etc. we produce compare to Japanese products? Even if the quality is not inferior, we are a new brand. Will foreign consumers recognize our products? What if we can't sell them? What if they are left in the warehouse?
If…if something goes wrong, the funding chain breaks, the factory collapses, and hundreds of thousands of workers’ jobs are at risk…we…we can’t bear this responsibility!”
His words represented the thoughts of the vast majority of people present, and the atmosphere in the conference room suddenly became solemn.
This is also determined by the domestic economic system. They are all factory directors of large state-owned factories and have a hard-working spirit, but they have always been dealing with a planned economy and are not afraid at all that the goods they produce will not be sold.
But now they are suddenly asked to manage so many advanced production lines and produce home appliances for sale abroad, and the pressure of so much investment is also making them feel anxious.
Mr. Liao also understood these officials and factory directors. He took a deep breath, then spoke with a serious expression. His voice was steady and powerful, and he spoke with unquestionable authority: "Comrades! The Central Committee is aware of your concerns! Precisely because they are aware of them, we must go all out! The Shekou Industrial Park is our experimental field for reform and opening up, and it is a key project that the old man personally cares about! Mr. Kobayashi has brought the most advanced production lines and technological patents in the world! There is no doubt about that! As for the market?
Mr. Kobayashi was able to build such a foundation in Hong Kong Island from scratch. Is there any need to doubt his vision and business ability? He has already invested half of his wealth here!
Isn't this the greatest confidence and assurance? What you need to do is not be timid, but resolutely implement the plan! Strengthen production management, coordinate the workers' lives, and familiarize yourself with the production process as quickly as possible! Initial low efficiency doesn't matter; the key is to ensure quality and lay a solid foundation! Train the workers! As for sales and marketing...
That's a strategic issue for Mr. Kobayashi to consider! Your mission is to produce products with guaranteed quality and quantity! At the same time, confidentiality must be maintained! The industrial park's core technology, production scale, and product range must be kept strictly confidential before they are officially launched into the international market! This is discipline!"
Mr. Liao's decisive decision quelled the commotion and doubts at the scene. Officials and factory managers were still nervous, but with Mr. Liao's endorsement and emphasis on discipline, they could only temporarily suppress their concerns.
After the meeting, everyone else left, leaving only Mr. Liao and Lin Huowang in the meeting room.
As soon as the door closed, the calm and majestic expression on Mr. Liao's face relaxed, replaced by a trace of solemnity and fatigue that was difficult to conceal.
He walked to the window and looked out at the vast park, his brow furrowed. "Mr. Xiaolin, no, Comrade Lin Huowang. I just said this to them. Now that we're talking behind closed doors, I feel like a huge rock is weighing down my heart!"
You know the country's financial situation. This time, almost half of the available foreign exchange reserves were invested!
Countless human and material resources were mobilized! The lives and property of hundreds of thousands of workers depended on this.
We have a cost advantage, and I believe that with your technology and strict management, we can gradually catch up in quality. But brand... it's not easy for a new brand to enter the international market!
Japanese goods have a reputation built on decades of experience. We're hoarding so much now. What if... I mean, what if the international market is blocked, or if we're hit by a massive market sniper, and we're left with nothing, our funding chain is broken? The consequences would be disastrous! Tell me the truth, what exactly is your 'big opportunity'? When will it come?
Lin Huowang walked over to Mr. Liao and, looking out the window at the bustling construction scene, an enigmatic smile appeared on his face. His eyes were calm and determined, as if he had everything under control.
"Mr. Liao, don't worry. I understand the pressure better than anyone else. But please believe me, we must prepare now and then wait patiently! Wait for a great opportunity.
This moment is an absolute godsend, and it's the fatal blow we've carefully prepared. It will definitely come, and... it won't be long."
He paused, then met Mr. Liao's eager, inquiring gaze. He slowly shook his head, a hint of mystery in his smile. "As for what exactly it is and when it will arrive... please forgive me for not revealing it for now. Heaven's secrets cannot be revealed. You only need to know that all the preparations we are making now are for that moment of thunder and lightning. We... just have to wait for the east wind."
Mr. Liao looked at his young but extremely calm and confident profile. Although the doubts in his heart had not completely dissipated, that certainty inexplicably relaxed his tense nerves a little.
He sighed deeply and didn't ask any further questions. Hadn't this young man before him created enough miracles? Perhaps, I could really trust him once more? For the weight of expectation and dedication, I had no choice but to trust him.
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