Chapter 159

If the country wants to develop its economy, it must sell its products abroad; when the whole world is using Chinese-made goods, then China will truly become a superpower.

But now, after the Eastern borders opened, there aren't many things that can be sold abroad; mainly…… these are all monopolized by the relevant departments.

In 1949, the Eastern Native Produce and Livestock General Corporation was founded; in 1950, the Eastern Machinery Import and Export General Corporation was founded, and all machinery fell under their jurisdiction; the same year also saw the Eastern Chemical Import and Export General Corporation and the Eastern Grain, Oil and Foodstuffs Import and Export General Corporation……

During the planned economy era, these import-export companies practicing monopoly posed no problem, but as the borders opened and a market economy was pursued, these departments and their outdated, rigid system became unsuitable.

Thus, many new companies were established—China Aviation Tech, Northern Industry, Eastern Shipping, etc. —all founded in the early 1980s.

But these still belonged to the monopoly departments; any ordinary company wanting to engage in export business had to go through them.

Generally speaking, being able to export and earn foreign exchange adds to these companies' performance, which they welcome; however, the monopoly departments always have certain traits of monopoly—high and mighty, nose in the air—clearly they are earning foreign exchange through exports, yet the heads of small companies still have to beg and plead; this is not uncommon.

This situation persisted until the late 1990s; after joining the WTO, any company could independently conduct import-export business, and this trade flourished vigorously—making those monopoly departments rack their brains over import-export? Hehehe, but ultimately it's the independent enterprises that must handle it themselves.

After hearing Zhang Wanhe's introduction, Old Zhang felt deeply moved: 'This Qin Miao is truly a talent; placing him at Ha Gong Da is a waste. Let him go abroad to run around—only then…'

「No! 」

Old Zhang rarely faces opposition when he speaks; he curiously looked toward the speaker, and it turned out to be…… Old Huang?

「Old Huang, what's wrong? 」

「Qin Miao is a technical talent; Old Zhang, letting such an outstanding talent like Qin Miao work full-time as a businessman would be…… a waste of talent! 」

「You just clearly supported Qin Miao replacing He Panshan. 」

「He Panshan's lot are just meddling; as for our import-export, Comrade Qin Miao, when he goes abroad on business, he casually promotes our goods—there's no need to keep a separate team; if they're idle, they'll just cause trouble. Moreover, after this deal, we won't have to worry about funds for ten years, and we really don't have anything suitable to liquidate now; we can talk about it ten years later and it won't be too late. 」

「Old Huang knows talent is precious; Qin Miao occasionally going abroad to drum up business is fine, but if Qin Miao is always doing business, who will handle the research? 」

「Needless to say, just take the dual-star navigation proposal—it earned praise from all the aerospace veterans, and it conforms to our Eastern characteristics as a satellite navigation system, a world-first! 」

「Yang Can already said it—this graduation thesis was Qin Miao's proposal to write! 」

「As for the rest—things like the Red Flag-2 modified surface-to-surface missile, the launch of Giant Wave No. 1…… Qin Miao, this talent, must focus primarily on technology! 」

「Then let him return to Ha Gong Da? 」

「If he could come to the Space Institute, that would be even better; but if he stays, I estimate the eight hundred stalwarts of Ha Gong Da will come looking for us to fight to the death. 」

「Old Zhang chuckled, then…… thought of something: 'Why not let Ha Gong Da set up an import-export company?】

「Everyone was stunned—Ha Gong Da is a university; running a few school-owned factories is still plausible, but now to have Ha Gong Da establish an import-export company? That's impossible! There's no precedent in the system; moreover, isn't this snatching the interests of other monopoly departments? Would those people agree? 」

「However…… if we set aside all the obstacles, this proposal really does have many benefits. 」

「Qin Miao's focus remains on scientific research, but when needed, he can transform into an arms dealer, go out to drum up business and return! Neither will be neglected! 」

「I think it's feasible! 」 Zhang Wanhe declared: "「This import-export company will, for the time being, still be attached to the space system, but…… various small goods can also be exported through this company, and they can all be counted as space components……」」

「Thermos? Used by the missile troops! 」

「Flashlight? Used by the missile troops! 」

「Electric rice cooker? Also used by the missile troops—the missile troops need to eat too! 」

「In this way, various light-industry products can be linked to the space system; the business Qin Miao brings in surely shouldn't end up benefiting ordinary people, right? 」

「Mm, this plan is not bad; next, we'll form a resolution, submit it upward, I'll go find the senior leaders to report—times are progressing, society is developing, Ha Gong Da taking another step is also worth encouraging. 」 Old Zhang nodded.

「With Old Zhang's support, those opposing voices will also be suppressed! 」

「First let Qin Miao stay in the Capital for a few days, wait for approval from above, then send him back……」

「Okay. 」

「The Capital, a certain residential compound. 」

「Miaomiao, come, open your mouth. 」

「Chu Miaomiao obediently opened her mouth, and then a peeled, clean white-silk orange segment was placed into her mouth. 」

「Mm, not bad, really sweet, San Shui brother—don't just feed me, you eat too. 」

「I want to eat……」

「Chu Miaomiao understood, stretched her mouth over, and then……」

「Creak! 」

「The door suddenly opened; Chu Miaomiao quickly darted aside, putting a meter of distance between herself and Qin Miao. 」

「Chu Guilan's figure appeared in the doorway; she had already seen what was going on, but…… she didn't say anything, just laughed, closed the door, and walked toward the kitchen: 'You two went abroad again and didn't eat properly, huh? Wait, Mom will go make you food.】

「Mom, let me help you! 」

「No need, keep San Shui company and watch a bit of TV…… school starts in a few days; by then, will you and San Shui return to Ha Cheng together? 」

「Chu Miaomiao stared for a moment: 'This……】

「This pleasant winter vacation is about to end! But…… will San Shui brother go back together with me? 」

「Of course, together we'll go back! 」

「San Shui brother, the next business……」

「The next business will be handled by others; I'm just a college freshman, only in my first year—how could I take charge of such a project? When negotiations come, I'll just lift a finger. 」

「Creak…… the door opened again. 」

「Dad, you're back this early? 」

「Mm, giving you a breather, San Shui—coming up, you've got things to keep you busy……」

「What could I possibly have to do? 」

「Mm, this was originally a meeting secret, but to give you a mental heads-up, I'll tell you first. 」 Zhang Wanhe said: "「The biggest item is……」」

「Leaping Heaven Monkey? 」

「No, it's that your Ha Gong Da is going to establish an import-export company……」

「Holy cow! 」

「How, is it difficult? 」

「No, this is absolutely good news! 」