Chapter 303: Our Goal: The Nation

Then Lu Qingshan finally spoke, unhurried and steady.

His voice was steady, carrying a rhythm that convinced listeners, and it rang especially clear in the quiet conference room.

"Thank you for the trust and support of all the leaders. Here in Baishan we aim to run real businesses, pilot projects, set benchmarks, build a brand, and eventually push it nationwide—not just a flash in the pan. Let me introduce the Xinghan Group plan, which can be summed up as a 'one platform, three major systems' co‑construction scheme."

"One platform is what we mentioned yesterday: a nationwide specialty‑product operation platform that links production and sales. This platform will be built and operated under the leadership of Xinghan Group."

"The three major systems, however, require us, the Baishan City government, and all the leaders present here to build together."

He extended his first finger, his gaze sweeping across the room.

"First, the origin supply‑chain system."

"We plan, by village or town, to set up mountain‑product purchase stations, or to support supply‑and‑marketing cooperatives in transformation. We will provide standards and guidance, and conduct preliminary selection and purchase of the mountain goods harvested and cultivated by the mountain people."

"This will ensure we obtain the freshest sources, and also pass benefits to the people, delivering the greatest savings directly to the frontline laborers."

The Agriculture Bureau's Bureau Chief's eyes suddenly brightened at this, and the pen in his hand immediately drew a heavy circle in his notebook, even tearing the page in excitement.

Lu Qingshan extended his second finger, his tone deepening slightly.

"Second, the quality‑control warehousing system."

"This is the implementation of the 'three‑level quality control' I mentioned yesterday. We plan to first establish a pilot‑type 'Xinghan Zhenpin Quality Control Warehouse Center' in Jiangyuan County. All mountain goods, after preliminary sorting at the purchase stations, will be sent here for central processing."

"Here we will carry out standardized washing, drying, sorting, and grading. Grade‑one products will bear the 'Xinghan Zhenpin' label. Grade‑two will be sold as ordinary specialties. Grade‑three and other substandard items can be considered as raw material for food‑processing factories."

"At the same time, the center will be equipped with large cold storage and fresh‑keeping warehouses. Seasonal items such as ginseng, forest frogs, fresh mushrooms, and deer products can then be supplied year‑round via cold‑chain technology."

"Cold chain?"

Mayor Sun keenly seized on the new term, leaning forward slightly.

"Right, cold‑chain logistics," Lu Qingshan explained. "It means keeping a low‑temperature environment from storage through transport to sales, maximizing the quality of fresh products. We need to bring in refrigerated trucks and set up intermediate cold warehouses; this is the key to ensuring 'Xinghan Zhenpin' quality can leave the mountains and fetch high prices."

The officials present showed expressions of contemplation and shock, and a suppressed sighing and whispered chatter filled the conference room.

Refrigerated trucks are a rare commodity; the whole province has only a few, and they're used to transport special medicines!

The young man's idea is incredibly bold and ahead of its time—utterly fanciful!

Lu Qingshan did not pause, as if he had already anticipated their reaction, and confidently extended his third finger.

"Third, the brand and data traceability system."

"Every product bearing the 'Xinghan Zhenpin' label will receive a unique code. We will record this code, linking it to the product category, origin, harvest time, purchaser, and the quality inspector at the control center."

"Xinghan Group will keep a copy of this data, and the city's quality‑inspection department and Industry and Commerce Bureau can keep one as well. If consumers have any doubts, this code lets us trace every step of the process."

"This is not only responsibility to consumers, but also the creation of an absolute, trustworthy brand barrier. In the future, when people nationwide think of specialties, the first name must be our 'Xinghan Zhenpin'!"

When his words fell silent, the conference room was hushed.

The sound of a falling pin could be heard.

Everyone was completely stunned by the blueprint Lu Qingshan painted.

This is no longer just a business plan.

It is a complete, modern agricultural ecosystem covering primary, secondary, and tertiary industries—from the fields to the frontline market, from production standards to brand reputation!

Every link is tightly sealed, brimming with a forward‑looking feasibility that makes the hair on one's scalp stand on end!

"Clap! Clap! Clap!"

Zhang Zhidong was the first to burst into applause. His face showed unabashed excitement and admiration, and his claps were forceful and loud.

Immediately after, Mayor Sun and all the Bureau Chiefs present followed suit, applauding.

The applause echoed through the conference room, warm and sincere, as if it might lift the roof.

"Good! That was perfect!" Mayor Sun slapped the table, his cheeks flushing with excitement. "Comrade Qingshan, your proposal isn't a plan—it's a textbook! It's a textbook for the modernization of Baishan agriculture!"

The Quality Supervision Bureau's Bureau Chief adjusted his glasses, rose excitedly, and hurriedly asked, "Comrade Lu, the product‑code traceability idea is excellent, but technically… how can it be realized? What does the Quality Supervision Bureau need to do?"

This question was also the one everyone cared about most. It sounded too sci‑fi.

Lu Qingshan smiled slightly, answering with confidence, "Bureau Chief, the technology isn't complicated. We can print a standardized 'Production‑Distribution Traceability Number' on the label, such as 'Year‑OriginCode‑CategoryCode‑SerialNumber'. Xinghan Group can purchase computers and set up an electronic database. If the city's conditions temporarily don't allow it, we can initially use punched cards or even simple filing cabinets to create paper‑based traceability files. The key is establishing standards and strict enforcement; technology is merely a tool."

A few simple sentences instantly pierced that mysterious veil of paper.

So that's it! Not alien technology, but clever thinking and rigorous management!

The Quality Supervision Bureau Chief suddenly understood, slapping his thigh. "Got it! We'll also build this file in our bureau! We'll supervise!"

The Commerce Bureau's Bureau Chief could no longer sit still, fearing to fall behind. "Cold‑chain logistics, our bureau will take the lead! If we lack trucks, we'll find a way to request them from the province, run to the ministry! If policies are missing, we'll draft them!"

In an instant, the atmosphere in the conference room changed completely.

The earlier seriousness and caution were replaced by a high‑spirited, eager enthusiasm for construction.

The discussion was no longer "whether it can be done," but "how to do it," "who will do it," "do it now!"

Lu Qingshan watched the bustling scene before him, seeing the genuine smiles on Zhang Zhidong's and Mayor Sun's faces, and he knew this matter was settled.

His gaze passed over those motivated faces, as if seeing Baishan's continuous peaks and the long‑dormant black soil.

He also thought of home, of Yue E.

When all this becomes reality, she and Niu Niu will never have to endure hardship again. He, Lu Qingshan, will finally be able to stand tall, become their support, and make up for all the debts of his past life.

A spark has already been lit.

Next, it will spread like a prairie fire, reviving this land and completely rewriting his life.