Chapter 2696

Yuxiangjun hurriedly led people away, Zhou Andong did not immediately return, but instead lit a cigarette, and only after finishing it did he stand up and walk outside.

The expert on stage was still speaking eloquently, and when he saw Zhou Andong suddenly return, he was obviously stunned for a moment, then a smile appeared on his face.

It seems Zhou Andong had important matters to attend to, so his earlier departure was completely understandable. After all, Zhou Andong is the chairman of the Tribute Group and also the factory manager of the woolen mill—having many things to handle is perfectly normal.

The old man's dissatisfaction with Zhou Andong instantly vanished like smoke; when Zhou Andong sat down in his seat, he even smiled and nodded at Zhou Andong.

Zhou Andong smiled in response, then lowered his head to flip open the notes he had taken during the big shot's speech, in which he had highlighted one point. When he saw the highlighted point again, his face rarely showed a solemn expression.

"The central authorities have formulated three stabilizations and two balances as guiding principles: stabilize grain planting area, stabilize grain output, stabilize grain reserves, ensure national and regional grain balance, and significantly increase grain procurement and sales prices..."

This grain reform is based on the 1.8 billion mu arable land red line and the introduction of the State Grain Reserve, seemingly unrelated to him, but he thought of another major matter during this grain reform.

By the late 1980s, the liquor industry had extremely low concentration, with each factory acting independently, production equipment outdated and aging, and technological levels also quite backward. Based on this grain reform, the central authorities will next year release the Industrial Structure Adjustment Guidance Catalogue, listing liquor production lines as restricted development industries.

Consequently, the market access standards for liquor products will inevitably be raised, and at the same time, the inherent advantages originally held by the main liquor-producing regions with certain scale and strength will also be suppressed.

Moreover, due to the long-term lack of an effective exit mechanism, a large amount of backward production capacity has never been timely eliminated, while some promising advanced production capacity and high-quality resources have been rejected for various reasons.

This situation directly leads the entire liquor industry into a vicious cycle: it cannot truly achieve fair market competition, nor can it follow natural selection laws to optimize the industrial structure.

Faced with such a complex situation, coupled with liquor production lines being listed as restricted development industries, the relationship between major liquor enterprises has become increasingly delicate.

Once peaceful large fish, occasionally even able to cooperate, now must begin to slaughter each other and continuously devour those small fish to strengthen their own power...

Zhou Andong slowly raised his head, looking at the expert still spitting saliva, his thoughts did not stop. Next year, at the latest the year after, a bloody storm will fully erupt in the liquor market!

Zhou Andong tapped his fingers rhythmically on the tabletop, the liquor market war is about to begin. Only swift action can seize the initiative and remain invincible. Therefore, a comprehensive layout must be launched as soon as possible.

On one hand, further increase advertising investment to boost brand awareness and product sales. On the other hand, swallow those small fish whole, eating as many as possible.

Besides, the liquor industry faces tightened policies and regulations, leading to restricted output and gradually shrinking market share—precisely the opportunity for the beer industry to rise and soar.

"Daring to traverse the wilderness, it's time to leave Sanbei Province."

Zhou Andong muttered under his breath, Liu Xiangchun sitting beside him had been observing Zhou Andong, seeing him return and wondering what he was thinking, his lips still moving nonstop, unsure what he was saying, making him very curious.

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At this moment, Yuxiangjun had already arrived at the abandoned factory in Chenjiagou, but was blocked outside the gate and unable to enter. Because the security was handled by the woolen mill's security department, even Deputy Director Yuxiangjun was not given face.

Yuxiangjun said with an iron-blue face: "I came for an important case, do you dare to block me?"

Captain Jia Qinglin of the Third Brigade said awkwardly: "Director Jia, please don't make things difficult for me, you really cannot enter."

A police officer couldn't help but say: "We came after seeing Factory Director Zhou, otherwise we wouldn't have found this place. Why don't you contact Director Zhou, or report to the responsible leader here? We truly have an important case."

Jia Qinglin sized up Yuxiangjun and his companions, feeling they didn't seem to be looking for trouble, finally nodded slightly: "Alright, you wait here, I'll go report to the leader."

In the second-floor interrogation room, Dai Weimin stood by the window, clearly seeing everything happening at the gate. But because the distance was a bit far, he couldn't make out who was coming.

Dai Weimin watched Jia Qinglin running toward the small building, a hint of a smile appearing on his face. The coming ones should be friends, not enemies, otherwise they wouldn't be so harmonious—there would definitely be a conflict.

"Report!" came Jia Qinglin's shout from outside, interrupting Hong Jinyan who was in the middle of briefing.

"Continue!" Dai Weimin waved his hand, stepped out, saw Jia Qinglin standing straight outside the door with a slight smile, casually closed the door, and softly asked: "Who are the people who came?"

Jia Qinglin was stunned, then reacted: Dai Weimin must have seen what happened at the gate: "It's Deputy Director Yuxiangjun of the Xicheng Public Security Bureau, they said they had an important case, and just now they saw the factory director, then came over."

Dai Weimin asked: "What else did they say?"

Jia Qinglin shook his head: "They didn't say anything else."

Dai Weimin pondered for a moment: "Let's go, I'll go see him."

The two came out of the small building and arrived at the gate, Dai Weimin smiled and extended his hand: "Director Dai, hello, I'm Deputy Factory Director Dai Weimin of the woolen mill."

"Hello, Factory Director Dai!"

Yuxiangjun and Dai Weimin shook hands; Hong Jinyan, the factory director of the Shiguang Times Clothing Factory, who had been taken away for investigation, he had also heard about, and now seeing Dai Weimin here, he immediately understood—Hong Jinyan is also here.

"A rape and murder case from six years ago involving Sanmao Cat, I went to see Factory Director Zhou before coming, and he told me Sanmao Cat is here."

Upon hearing that Sanmao Cat was involved in a six-year-old rape and murder case, Dai Weimin didn't ask further: "Let's go, I'll take you to see Director Fang."

"Indeed!" Yuxiangjun muttered to himself, Sanmao Cat was caught by Fang Hongbin.

A group of people arrived at the second floor of the small building, standing outside Sanmao Cat's interrogation room, Dai Weimin lightly knocked on the door. Immediately, footsteps came from inside, then the door opened, a young police officer in uniform seeing Yuxiangjun standing outside was stunned: "Director Yuxiangjun!"

Yuxiangjun's expression was very solemn: "Is Sanmao Cat in here?"

The police officer was somewhat at a loss; they had been prepared, knowing someone would come looking, but didn't expect it to be so soon.

"What's going on?" Fang Hongbin came out, seeing Yuxiangjun he was also stunned: "Director Fang, you..."

Facing Fang Hongbin, Yuxiangjun's expression was no longer so stern: "Director Fang, Sanmao Cat is related to the six-year-old girl rape and murder case, hand him over to me."

Fang Hongbin frowned, immediately recalling the six-year-old girl rape and murder case, he said thoughtfully: "Director Fang, Sanmao Cat's psychological defense has already collapsed, taking him away now would render our previous efforts futile. Why not merge the case and just interrogate him here?"