"Hehe..." Chen Dong smiled without saying anything, but instead picked up a piece of stinky tofu with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth, chewing it slowly.
Old Lin looked at Chen Dong and said, "This kind of thing could really happen. First, they would destroy my country's soybean production chain, then set up a scheme to drain the money from those downstream companies. At the very least, they could squeeze into my country's soybean market."
Chen Dong shook his head. "No, what you've described is just the most basic operation. What if they then sell soybeans at a very low price and short our soybean companies in the financial market... Haha, even if the price is halved, all the domestic soybean companies will lose money."
After Chen Dong finished speaking, the room fell into a deathly silence.
Suddenly, there seemed to be a noise on the other side of the wall. Was a tile blown off by the wind?
Old Lin's expression shifted, and he said, "This kind of thing really could happen. This is a financial war, an industrial war! It's impossible to guard against!"
"But are soybeans really that amazing?"
Chen Dong nodded: "There definitely will be, you thought of that too, right?"
"Yes, we also use modern breeding technology, but it's not as advanced as that of foreign companies. But you even know about that?"
Many people are unaware of the information about breeding experts today, but with the information explosion in later generations, the contributions of those experts have been greatly publicized.
So, Chen Dong smiled slightly, "Of course, I occasionally pay attention to this kind of thing. The most famous one I know is Mr. Yuan, who had the dream of 'enjoying the cool shade under the rice plants.' This is rice, but he must also have plans for other crops like wheat, corn, and potatoes."
"Young man, you've got a good idea." Old Lin was very satisfied.
Chen Dong then stated his main point:
"Regarding seeds, I actually only have two points to make. First, seed cultivation itself, which definitely needs to be addressed. Second, market competition, which we must guard against. This applies to soybeans, and also to other crop seeds."
Mr. Lin agreed: "Indeed, market competition is a bloody battle, a battlefield where people are killed without shedding blood. And this battlefield is huge, a battlefield in all directions."
Speaking of this, Chen Dong also felt powerless, as the United States would remain in a dominant position for the next few decades.
In many ways, it completely overwhelms China.
This isn't something that can be solved simply by having billions of dollars in foreign exchange.
Having no cards in your hand means you're destined to be at the mercy of others.
After expressing his feelings, Old Lin continued, "However, we are still confident in achieving breakthroughs in key areas. The most important thing is to be able to control others, not be controlled by them."
Chen Dong pondered for a moment, took a deep breath, and said, "Actually, I've always believed that competition among capitalists has always been bloody. I think one viewpoint remains relevant: socialism will never give up its desire to destroy us. This has nothing to do with political system or belief; as long as we're here, we have to bear all of this."
"Before 1840, capitalism had been trying to plunder. When traditional goods failed, they used opium. When opium was burned, they used guns and cannons to plunder resources and people. This was the case during the Republic of China era, and they still want to do the same after the founding of New China."
“I don’t think they’ve given up yet. The core remains the same; only the form has changed. Now, they use all sorts of high-tech products, Hollywood movies, and various brand names to achieve their goals. If we want to survive, to live better, and to protect our beliefs and our culture, we have no choice but to fight and to be cautious.”
After Chen Dong finished speaking, his eyes were slightly red.
Because what he said was his true feeling and his real insights during this period.
Mr. Lin and Secretary Wang could naturally see this.
They were filled with mixed emotions, but neither of them said anything.
Because they didn't expect Chen Dong to say these things at this time.
Silence fell again in the room.
Both of them marveled at how Chen Dong's understanding was far more clear-headed than that of many people in China.
At the same time, Mr. Lin also lamented that reality can teach people to be sober.
Many Chinese people who go abroad either become more patriotic or turn to the West.
Those who lean towards the West can be categorized into many types: some originally longed for the West, while others surrendered after losing their ideals and beliefs.
Undoubtedly, Chen Dong belongs to the first type: dressed in Western clothes but with his heart set on China.
Old Lin chuckled, "Hehe, Little Chen, you said that on purpose for me to hear, didn't you? What's your purpose?"
"There was no particular purpose. I just felt compelled to speak out."
What Chen Dong said is true.
His experiences in his previous life allowed him to see the true face of Western society, or rather, the truth of the entire world.
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