Yu Yao took a map out of her military satchel.
“Committee Member Qian, our current booth is at the temporary entrance, which is the location shown in the picture. It is already very close to the innermost part of the canned food exhibition hall. After the temporary entrance is closed, it will be almost impossible for visitors to walk to the back from the original entrance.”
"Canned food is also a type of food. When it comes to food, the most direct way to sell it is not through data or sales pitches, but through the food itself."
“I agree with that. So what?” Committee Member Qian looked at her with slight interest. “What do you plan to do?”
“I am confident in our canned goods; their color, aroma, and taste are absolutely comparable to any canned goods in Guangzhou. So I would like to set up a pot at the booth and cook our canned goods on site.”
In fact, this model of making and selling simultaneously is very common at food fairs in later generations. It's just that commerce was not developed in those days, and people's methods of selling products were still relatively primitive, without the diverse marketing methods of later generations.
As the ancients said, "Food and sex are human nature."
The pursuit of appetite is an instinct ingrained in human beings.
She was confident that as long as potential customers smelled the aroma of Coconut Grove brand canned goods, they would be irresistibly attracted, and even if they didn't buy anything, they would definitely come over out of curiosity.
Even if their booth is in the most remote part of the canned food exhibition hall, many customers will still come because of the smell.
"Are you so confident in your product?" Instead of directly answering her whether it was possible or not, Committee Member Qian asked her a question.
Yu Yao remained calm and presented the facts and evidence.
"I am fully confident that the merchants from Hong Kong and Japan will be very active at this Canton Fair, and many of them are considering expanding their purchases. These countries and regions are economically developed, have limited land, and have a large demand for canned meat and vegetables."
"Our Yelin brand canned goods were specifically tailored to the tastes of these two regions from the very beginning of their development. In terms of product, Yelin brand canned goods are definitely one of the best choices for customers in these two regions."
Upon hearing this, Committee Member Qian had to reconsider Yu Yao's request and looked at her with admiration: "It seems that Comrade Yu has done a lot of work in order to complete the factory's production tasks."
Yu Yao said modestly, "Committee Member Qian, you flatter me."
"To be honest, I also had my own selfish motives."
"Oh? What do you mean?" This was the first time Committee Member Qian had ever seen someone openly express their selfish motives, which was completely out of step with the era's emphasis on sacrificing and dedicating oneself to the collective.
“My partner is a soldier in the island's military unit. Since the beginning of this year, there has been a tense atmosphere in the unit. Occasionally, I can hear fishermen at the dock saying that there are more patrol boats this year. I think the external environment must be quite turbulent.”
"The enemy is determined to destroy us and has imposed numerous technological blockades on us internationally. We need sufficient foreign exchange to purchase more advanced materials, technologies, machinery, and even weapons to arm ourselves."
Yu Yao's eyes were bright and her gaze sincere.
"I deeply understand a principle: we do not live in a peaceful era, but in a peaceful country. Only when the country is strong can individuals be protected. I hope that my parents, my husband, my friends, and my future children can all live happily in peace."
“What a wonderful statement: ‘We do not live in a peaceful era, but in a peaceful country.’” Committee Member Qian’s eyes lit up.
Yu Yao's gaze was firm, her eyes filled with confidence in a bright future: "One day, we will stand at the forefront of the international arena again, becoming a mighty dragon that no one dares to underestimate."
These words resonated deeply and expressed the sentiments of everyone present, silencing the entire office entrance.
Everyone's eyes instinctively turned to Yu Yao.
Committee Member Qian looked at Yu Yao with new respect, and a surge of enthusiasm rose in his heart. "Comrade Yu, do you think that day is far away?"
Yu Yao stared ahead, as if she could see into the future decades later, as if she had pierced through time and space.
"It won't be too far off. Maybe in a few decades."
"We will become the world's second largest economy and the world's largest goods trading nation. Our military, technology, and commodity trade will all move from backwardness to prosperity. At that time, Guangdong Province will be filled with high-rise buildings, bustling and prosperous, and every household will own a car."
"And the Canton Fair will become the world's largest commodity trading province, attracting buyers from more than 200 countries and regions around the world."
"Our foreign exchange reserves will break through the three trillion mark, firmly ranking first in the world."
The scene Yu Yao described was so beautiful that the organizing committee members didn't even dare to imagine it.
It's worth noting that China's total foreign exchange reserves for the entire previous year were only US$167 million.
Three trillion?
That's an astronomical figure!
They wouldn't even dare to dream of something this big.
"Comrade Yu, isn't what you're saying a bit exaggerated?" It was Xiao Zhou who asked, his face showing excitement mixed with a hint of confusion. "Is it really possible for us to do this?"
In the meeting just now, the organizing committee colleagues were still racking their brains over how to increase foreign exchange trading volume. Even they were unsure how much foreign exchange they could earn this year.
This is destined to be a beautiful journey filled with uncertainty and challenges.
Yu Yao's answer was firm and resolute: "It's not just possible, it's definitely possible."
By then, you will no longer have to worry about generating more foreign exchange.
Yu Yao's words brought tears to the eyes of many on the organizing committee. Heaven knows how hard he and his colleagues have worked to generate more foreign exchange for the country.
They never hesitate to give their all, what they fear is giving it their all and still seeing no hope.
Looking at these brave warriors fighting on the front lines, Yu Yao pointed to a young man carefully wiping the exhibits in the venue and said with a smile:
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