The next morning, Sun Zongyuan took Xu Rui, Xu Mei, Sun Zongda and his party to visit some scenic spots in Guangzhou. The Guangzhou in the 1980s was not as developed as the cities of later generations, and there were very few developed scenic spots. Compared with the urban area of Ganhe, there were only more buildings, more people, more cars, and a larger city. After being accustomed to the beauty of cities in later generations, the current Guangzhou is like an undeveloped third- or fourth-tier city in later generations. How can it be as beautiful as later generations!
We went to the Dongtian underground shopping mall. The dazzling array of goods was overwhelming. There were so many fashionable items. We bought some each. In the end, the four of us were so full of bags that we couldn't carry them all, so we hired a tricycle to take us to the hotel. We then asked someone at the hotel to exchange some foreign exchange coupons for us. In the afternoon, we went to the Friendship Store. This store is mainly for foreigners. Chinese people cannot buy things without foreign exchange coupons. We bought some cosmetics for Xu Rui, Xu Mei and Aunt Song, and a few bottles of good wine for my father and father-in-law. We also bought two 17-inch Japanese imported TVs for Shen Congde and Wang Peizhong, and issued invoices. We thought that if the two of them paid, we had to accept the money for the TVs. We couldn't let our leaders make mistakes. As for buying foreign exchange coupons on the black market, we couldn't show it to them or talk about it, so we just considered it as our own travel expenses.
In the evening, arrangements were made for the two sales departments of Meng Xiangguo, and they were asked to continue the exhibition until the end of the Canton Fair. The same arrangement was made for the several people hired. In addition to their salary, each person would receive an additional reward of 300 yuan. If they were willing, they could continue to contact and maintain cooperation in the future.
At five o'clock the next morning, Sun Zongyuan and his four companions arrived at Baiyun Airport early. Soon the district and county leaders also arrived. It was easier to get things done by following the leaders, so they used the district's letter of introduction to buy tickets together with the leaders, which was considered a ride on a favorable flight.
At 8:30, the China Eastern Airlines plane took off and arrived at Quancheng Airport at 11:00. After Sun Zongyu said goodbye to the regional leaders, he took a county van back to Anyang County. When he arrived in Anyang County, he unloaded the TV for the two leaders and collected the money for the TV given by the two leaders in front of other leaders. County Mayor Wang Peizhong then arranged for a van to take Sun Zongyu back to his home in Liuzhuang Township.
It was already seven o'clock when they arrived at his father-in-law's house. It had been dark for more than half an hour at this time in October. His mother-in-law had already prepared the meal. When the son saw his parents coming back, he held their legs tightly and refused to let go. Sun Zongyuan picked up the child and walked around the yard several times before coming down.
The whole family took a short break before eating. After dinner, father-in-law Xu Baifu came back from outside. Xu Rui took out the sweaters, cigarettes and alcohol he had bought for his parents in Guangzhou, and then went to Li Jianguo's house with Sun Zongyuan. After waiting for nearly an hour, Li Jianguo came back. Seeing Sun Zongyuan back, he was very happy:
"I heard that you gave us a big surprise at the Canton Fair this time. Secretary Shen Congde was very happy. Our economic work this year has made new breakthroughs, and fiscal revenue has exceeded expectations. He thinks highly of you."
"Jianguo, the two of them brought back some good things for you from Guangzhou. Look, this is your watch, your sweater, this is my cosmetics, and this is my coat. They look better and more fashionable when you wear them than the ones we bought here." Aunt Song said.
“Hey, kid, why are you still spending money to buy me something? Your Aunt Shen will give you the money later.”
"Have you eaten? If you're fine, go home first. The kids miss you too. We can talk about it tomorrow if there's anything else."
The next morning, as soon as he got to work, Sun Zongyu invited Township Head Li and Township Head Zhao to Secretary Li Jianguo's office to report on the situation of the Canton Fair to the responsible and main leaders. Of course, he did not dare to reveal a word about the appointment of Li Jiawei to set up the company, which was his own secret.
We are all delighted to be able to earn US$18 million in foreign exchange by participating in the Canton Fair for the first time.
Sun Zongyuan said: "Western countries like to celebrate Christmas, and the supply is very tight at this time. There is only one week between New Year's Day and Christmas. Although I have an order and a deposit, I am afraid that I will breach the contract if I can't complete it."
"Tell us what difficulties you have and we will hear about them," said Secretary Li Jianguo.
"There are many difficulties. First of all, I think we don't have enough production equipment. I have to go to the provincial capital this afternoon to see if I can purchase more production equipment."
"I have been in contact with Ma Bin these days. The weather has turned cold recently, and most people have stored or exported apples and autumn pears. Not many fruits have been delivered to our door recently, and I estimate that production will be affected in a few days. The most difficult thing to deal with is asparagus. We have almost purchased it from our township and surrounding towns. There are asparagus producers in other counties, but I haven't found a way to contact them. If we can't supply them, I'm afraid the Japanese will not let us go." Sun Zongyuan continued.
"The glass factories that supply cans and bottles may not be able to keep up with our orders. I'm afraid they will hinder us."
"The biggest problem is that in order to ensure production and timely export supply, we need at least 3 million yuan in working capital, otherwise our factory will not be able to make ends meet." Sun Zongyuan sighed.
The leaders remained silent. The problem was truly thorny. Without a market, they were eager for it. With a market, they were eager for orders. Now that they had orders, how could they fulfill them? In one word, they were worried. In two words, they were very worried.
After a while, Secretary Li Jianguo said, "We must ensure the successful completion of the Canton Fair orders. This is a task worth over 10 million US dollars, which is equivalent to over 30 million RMB. If we complete it, our economy will truly double, and tax revenue will reach 1.5 million RMB. We must ensure that production is not delayed in the slightest. Township Head Li, you will be responsible for mobilizing the entire township again and strive to contribute the high-quality apples and autumn pears stored by the people. Zongyuan, you can also raise the price slightly."
"Village Chief Zhao, you should focus on the winter production work in the next few days. I will go to the county party committee now to report the difficulties faced by Qianhe Food Factory. Zong Yuan, you should come with me and report on the situation of the Canton Fair." Secretary Li Jianguo arranged.
"Okay, I'll call the provincial capital later and try to get a few more production equipment delivered in the next two days to increase production capacity. We also need to recruit at least 300 workers. Village Chief Zhao, please help me."
"You kid, I will complete the task you assigned to me." Village chief Zhao thought that recruiting people was a welcome thing, and any village branch secretary would welcome it. Humph, whether the winter production was good or not, the quota would be deducted. It was reasonable to give two more to those who did well.
Secretary Li Jianguo looked at the smiling face of Township Head Zhao and knew what he was thinking.
"Old Zhao, you have to reserve at least 50 recruitment vacancies for me first. The leaders of the surrounding towns and several heads of county departments need to arrange people in the near future. It is not easy for Sun Zongyuan and I to offend people casually."
"Don't tell me, there are people here who greet me, and I guess the cadres at the department level have also greeted me."
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