Zhao Xiaohai was taking inventory of the goods and planning the next purchase list.
But he was told to go to the town government.
The reason was not mentioned on the phone.
Although Zhao Xiaohai was full of doubts, he quickly arranged the affairs of the store and hurried over.
When he arrived at the town government, Zhao Xiaohai was led by the staff into an office.
There was a leader with a kind face and wearing a simple Zhongshan suit sitting behind the desk. When he saw Zhao Xiaohai come in, the leader stood up, greeted him with a smile, and extended his hand enthusiastically.
"You must be Comrade Zhao Xiaohai, right? Please take a seat."
Then he introduced himself as the Party Secretary of Xingfu Town, with the surname Tang.
Zhao Xiaohai sat down and asked, "Leader, you called me here, is there something wrong?"
Secretary Tang sat back in his seat, picked up an envelope from the table, handed it to Zhao Xiaohai, and said.
"Xiao Hai, look at this."
Zhao Xiaohai took the envelope and saw some English and traditional Chinese characters printed on it. After taking a closer look, he found that it was an invitation letter from Hong Kong.
This law firm is really good at what it does. The invitation letter should have arrived in a few days.
It was reported layer by layer before finally reaching his own hands.
Zhao Xiaohai figured out the whole story and remained calm.
Secretary Tang smiled and explained, "Xiao Hai, in the 1980s, one of the important tasks of our local government was to attract investment. You have certain connections in Hong Kong, so we pay special attention to news related to you.
Look, the invitation letter from Hong Kong has arrived, and we will notify you to come as soon as possible."
Zhao Xiaohai suddenly understood, and he probably understood the government's intention.
During that period, people with overseas connections were used by the government as intermediaries to establish overseas relationships and promote local economic development.
Secretary Tang continued, "Xiao Hai, this is a rare opportunity.
Take a look at this invitation letter. Maybe it can bring some foreign investment projects to our Xingfu Town and Jinhai District, and drive local economic development.
Your connections and insights in Hong Kong are valuable resources for us.
The government hopes that you can make good use of this invitation letter and have in-depth communication with Hong Kong to see if you can reach some cooperation intentions."
Zhao Xiaohai was excited about this sudden opportunity.
I myself wanted to set up a factory, and now that the local government is willing to cooperate, I naturally accepted it.
He looked at the invitation letter in his hand and said firmly: "Leader, don't worry, I will do my best to live up to the government's expectations of me.
I will maintain close contact with Hong Kong and strive to facilitate cooperation that will benefit the development of our town and district."
Secretary Tang nodded with satisfaction and patted Zhao Xiaohai on the shoulder.
"Well done! If you need any government support, please let us know. Let's work together to develop the future of Xingfu Town."
Zhao Xiaohai exchanged a few words and then said goodbye.
He had other things to do.
Apply for a passport.
It was the beginning of reform and opening up, and it was very troublesome to apply for a passport, and the procedures were very complicated. Zhao Xiaohai went to the passport processing unit of the Public Security Bureau to inquire, and the other party told him about seven or eight procedures.
Application form.
photo,
proof of identity,
Unit or street certificate,
guarantor,
You also have to pay a security deposit.
After all these are completed, it still needs to be reviewed by the street level, police station, public security bureau, and municipal bureau.
No wonder the police said it would take two or three months to get it done.
This is the case when Zhao Xiaohai has an invitation letter. If you don’t have an invitation letter, they won’t do it for you at all.
In the 21st century, you can get a passport whenever you want. But in the 1980s, why would you get a passport if you had nothing to do? You were just bored.
Zhao Xiaohai received several forms.
I first went to a photo studio and took a few photos as requested. Nowadays, photo studios still use those big box cameras.
"Sit still, look here, and raise your head slightly. Okay."
Then press the small ball in your hand.
It will take three days to get the photos.
Zhao Xiaohai came to the town government.
After knocking on Secretary Tang's office door, Zhao Xiaohai walked in with a smile, "Secretary Tang, I'm planning to apply for a passport. Can you please sign for me?"
Secretary Tang looked at Zhao Xiaohai and only then began to inquire about Zhao Xiaohai's background.
Domestic government officials are very cautious. They will first explain the policy to you, and then get down to business when you go to them for help. "What are your overseas connections?"
"A cousin wrote home last year. She was very sad and concerned about me when she learned that my grandfather had passed away. So she wrote again to invite me to visit Hong Kong."
The story of Zhao Xiaohai's cousin was compiled after hearing others talk about that cousin in a restaurant.
Let him speak with details and evidence.
Secretary Tang looked at Zhao Xiaohai with a hint of envy in his eyes. "You're really lucky, kid. With this overseas connection, it will be much easier for you to get some foreign exchange and bring back some cheap electrical appliances."
After the reform and opening up,
Some people with overseas connections could get cheap electrical appliances and foreign exchange coupons from Hong Kong and Macau, making them popular.
Everyone envies me.
Unlike the ten years ago, those who had overseas connections were absolutely hidden, for fear that others would find out. If they were accidentally discovered, they would be dragged out and fought.
It's only been a few years.
A complete change.
It’s said that the world changes fast.
Good or bad depends entirely on people's concepts. Things are there and have never changed, but different concepts can lead to completely different natures.
Zhao Xiaohai moved closer to Secretary Tang and lowered his voice, saying, "Secretary Tang, if you need imported electrical appliances, I'll bring you one when I come back."
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