Although the pawnshop in Liu Yanran's space offered production lines for chocolate and hot pot seasoning, the technology was so advanced that even the most advanced equipment currently available abroad couldn't match it. Furthermore, the equipment in the main space was all new, while foreign countries currently only sold used equipment to China, and the prices were very high. Therefore, Liu Yanran finally decided to purchase it abroad.
Coincidentally, the Ministry of Commerce was preparing to send personnel abroad to purchase equipment. Liu Yanran seized the opportunity and successfully secured an additional quota. However, time was tight, leaving her little time to prepare. Fortunately, the relevant authorities gave her the green light, quickly processing her overseas visa and smoothly exchanging the necessary foreign currency. In less than ten days, Liu Yanran was on a flight to her overseas inspection.
When Liu Yanran boarded the flight to a foreign country, she did not expect to meet Gu Shijing here. However, fate always seems to be full of surprises and coincidences.
Liu Yanran, sitting in first class, suddenly heard a familiar voice. She looked up, and her eyes met Gu Shijing's. Both of them looked a little surprised, but also seemed to have a subtle hint of joy.
Even though they were married, Liu Yanran had never asked too much about Gu Shijing's work. One reason for this was that much of his work involved state secrets and confidential matters. Therefore, she chose to understand and respect the nature of his profession.
As for Gu Shijing, his trust in Liu Yanran was unconditional. He knew that Liu Yanran was not the type of woman who was content to stay at home to take care of her husband and children. She had her own ideals and pursuits. He understood that what she needed was freedom and space to develop her career. All he had to do was respect her choice and silently protect and support her from behind.
The two looked at each other, smiled slightly, and then returned to their seats silently. There was no need for many words between them, just a glance was enough to understand each other's feelings.
Despite this, Gu Shijing couldn't help but look forward to the moment after getting off the plane. He secretly thought about getting some benefits for himself. He had been doing missions in the army recently and hadn't been home for a long time. Naturally, he missed Liu Yanran very much. He had originally planned to go home to see her after this mission, but he didn't expect to meet her.
This time, their destination was the United States, where they were attending a manufacturing summit. Many countries had also come to the United States to purchase production lines. Honestly, their technology was indeed light years ahead of China's. Liu Yanran wanted to store all of it in her space, but ideals are full of promises, while reality is harsh. She feared that if she took the items back, she would be sliced and diced.
Many countries were vying for chocolate production equipment, including the Little Day Country, the Pickle Country, the Iron Tower Country, and the Elephant Country. They quoted a very high price to China, practically astronomical in this era, while offering normal prices to other countries. The price they offered to China was almost three times that of other countries, which was simply excessive. If Liu Yanran hadn't been able to dodge the language, she would have been deceived.
Although Liu Yanran had a lot of money, she wasn't a sucker, so she considered the feasibility of buying it outside. After all, money should be spent wisely and not wasted carelessly.
She knew clearly that developing the hot pot industry required a complete industrial chain. Currently, they faced a challenge in producing hot pot seasonings. Since hot pot as a delicacy was not common abroad, the relevant production technology and equipment were completely lacking.
Purchasing existing equipment from abroad wasn't an option, as it wasn't suitable for hot pot seasoning production. So, Liu Yanran came up with an idea: find a similar production line to modify. After some searching, she finally found equipment for producing frozen foods. While this line differed slightly from the hot pot seasoning line, the underlying principles were similar. With a few minor modifications, it could meet the production needs of hot pot seasoning.
Of course, if she couldn't find the right equipment, Liu Yanran had one last trick up her sleeve—the cheating artifact space. She could use the space to "switch" the equipment she needed, then use some trickery to make it look like second-hand or old equipment. This way, even if someone discovered it, it wouldn't arouse much suspicion.
With a plan in mind, Liu Yanran stopped obsessing over equipment purchases. She used the space to take photos of various devices, intending to modify them after returning home. However, she also understood that she couldn't rely solely on the space and would need to purchase some equipment to avoid appearing to be unconventional.
So, Liu Yanran and Gu Shijing decided to disguise themselves and go to Chinatown to try their luck, hoping to find someone who could sell them the equipment they needed. They planned to trade in "foreign garbage" and ship the equipment back to China by sea.
If she was lucky enough to buy a suitable assembly line, that would be ideal; if she couldn't, that was fine; she could just buy some spare parts. After all, wouldn't she have the final say on what equipment she wanted assembled upon her return? Those foreigners hoping to make money from her were simply daydreaming! Liu Yanran firmly believed that China's future development prospects were limitless, and she would never let these foreigners succeed so easily.
As they strolled through Chinatown, Liu Yanran suddenly spotted a restaurant called "Mu Ji Private Cuisine" and dragged Gu Shijing inside to take a look. As they entered, the rich aroma of food filled the air. The interior was simple yet warm, creating a very comfortable atmosphere. It was lunchtime, and the restaurant was already full of customers, most of whom were Chinese. Some looked like international students, while others looked like refugees fleeing from war-torn areas.
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