"Grandpa, what are you talking about?" Lin Zichang asked.
"Oh, we were just talking about the domestic economic situation and the problems faced by various enterprises," Old Lin said softly.
It was clear that his mood had calmed down and he was no longer as heavy as before.
A large part of the reason was Old Lin's own adjustments, coupled with the arrival of Lin Zichang, which brought new changes and diluted the originally somber atmosphere here.
Lin Zichang raised an eyebrow, also showing interest. "Is that so? Then this issue is indeed worth discussing!"
He was also somewhat eager to try.
As a young man, Lin Zichang often discusses various issues related to national development with his peers.
Of course, Mr. Lin would also frequently pull him aside to discuss related issues as a way of nurturing him.
It can be said that, in terms of knowledge and insight, the descendants of these high-ranking officials are far superior to children from ordinary families.
This, in turn, determines the scope of life for children from families like theirs.
The discussion continues.
Of course, Old Lin would not refuse Lin Zichang's participation; on the contrary, he was very encouraging.
He briefly explained Chen Dong's line of thought.
Lin Zichang found it somewhat unbelievable that Chen Dong started by discussing the rise and fall of crosstalk from the perspectives of the common people and the government, analyzing the essence of crosstalk and connecting it to the mass line, and then talking about the development and predicament of domestic enterprises.
He exclaimed, "Mr. Chen is truly remarkable! He has brought together everything from the highest levels of government to the most humble people!"
"Haha, it's not as exaggerated as you say, it was just casual chatting," Chen Dong said modestly.
“I’m not trying to flatter you, but your thinking is so broad! And I feel that you’ve really grasped the essence of the problem,” Lin Zichang said, sounding particularly sincere.
"It's just empty talk."
"The most important thing is to find the essence of the problem; otherwise, it's just aimless nonsense!" Old Lin interjected.
"Yes, that's exactly what we need to do! So, the best way to solve a problem is to find the root cause and strike it down once and for all," Lin Zichang said.
"But our biggest problem right now is that all sorts of complex issues are tangled together, making the situation difficult to manage. There's no one-size-fits-all solution; we can only unravel the complexities and analyze each specific problem individually," Chen Dong continued.
"Economic reform is inherently like this... Problems accumulated over decades cannot be solved overnight. Only by truly recognizing the complexity, long-term nature, and arduousness of the problems, setting appropriate goals, and finding the right methods can we possibly succeed," Old Lin said helplessly.
"In other words, take small steps quickly and steadily," Chen Dong remarked.
“Yes, your analogy is similar to ‘crossing the river by feeling for the stones,’” Lin Zichang said.
Next, Lin Zichang elaborated on this issue, which broadened Chen Dong's horizons.
It's clear that Lin Zichang reacts quickly and has a broad knowledge base.
Of course, many of his remarks are consistent with national policies, and he often mentions that a certain viewpoint was said by a certain leader.
This way of speaking can be considered a characteristic of these high-ranking descendants.
They do have a broad vision and a grand perspective, but their information mainly comes from the upper and middle classes, and they do not really enter the grassroots economy or the lower class of society, so they cannot obtain truly down-to-earth knowledge.
If this point does not change, it will be difficult for them to make truly guiding contributions to China's economic reforms.
In other words, it is necessary for everyone to unite.
To truly achieve the goal of "coming from the masses and going back to the masses," we must elevate the experience of the masses to theory and then use that theory to guide practice.
Without genuine grassroots experience, one cannot gain this kind of real experience and understanding.
Of course, it is quite remarkable that Lin Zichang has such profound knowledge at such a young age.
Clearly, Mr. Lin's education of him was quite successful.
During the conversation, Chen Zichang's understanding of Chen Dong was constantly refreshed.
He had to admit that Chen Dong's knowledge was far superior to his own.
Of course, Chen Dong has the memories of his previous life, the knowledge and experience of the next few decades, and he is constantly traveling between China and the world, comparing the differences between the two.
He has always been at the forefront of finance and industry, far surpassing Lin Zichang, a descendant of a high-ranking official who hasn't truly entered the business world.
Although Lin Zichang is also in business, he has gone astray.
The path he followed was the same one between officials and businessmen.
Although he deliberately concealed his identity, outsiders could still glean clues from his behavior and words, thus giving him preferential treatment.
Although Mr. Lin pointed this out, Lin Zichang's parents were unwilling to let their son suffer too much. Moreover, the limitations of modern people led them to look down on the private economy, which resulted in Lin Zichang not truly engaging with the most dynamic part of China's economy.
In addition, although information is readily available in this day and age, and people can easily obtain relevant knowledge from public channels, the limitations of the times still exist.
One very important issue is that it is difficult for people to recognize many things about the era they live in.
It takes years or even decades to truly grasp the pulse of the times.
In other words, future generations can gain relevant experience and lessons by continuously studying the actions of their predecessors.
Not to mention, many things were kept secret at the time, and there were many instances of misinformation.
In short, it is not always easy for people to gain the right understanding.
Through his continuous research and by combining the theoretical frameworks of later generations, Chen Dong conducted an in-depth analysis of past knowledge and news, exploring the key points, and finally truly understood the logic behind various policies and measures at that time, analyzing their advantages and disadvantages, as well as the corresponding consequences.
Many policies that seemed good at the time have deviated from their intended purpose in practice, and many of these deviations were entirely predictable.
Many once-popular star companies and star models have also collapsed, for various reasons and with profound lessons.
For example, the widely praised Southern Jiangsu model collapsed, and Lenovo, once hailed as a typical representative of national enterprises, was later revealed to be nothing more than an assembler and importer.
However, many economic development models that once seemed weak have later generated enormous influence.
Take, for example, the once-criticized "shanzhai" or imitation. Initially, the product quality was very poor, but later, many domestic manufacturers began to master the production secrets of these products, acquiring their design processes and production methods, and the quality of the products they produced improved steadily.
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