Chapter 843: Qiongzhou Plan

As for the upcoming matter, Yang Qing did not participate; he truly is avoiding conflict of interest.

Although he talks tough, Yang Qing still has to give face and compromise.

Yang Qing kept a low profile, but the Cabinet called, asking how to handle this matter.

If following the principle of avoiding conflict, he should have avoided this issue.

But Yang Qing still couldn't hold back.

"Then what do you represent? Who do you represent?"

"Is it the people, or officials, or capital?"

"The Yang Family came from the grassroots."

"We dare not forget our roots."

"The spark has already ignited; it all depends on one's original intention."

What Yang Qing said sounded confusing, but everyone understood it clearly.

How did Daxia come about?

If it cannot be endured, the calamity of Daxia will be even more fierce than before.

If it can happen once, it will happen countless times.

After Yang Qing finished speaking, he hung up the phone.

This matter cannot be discussed in detail; laying it bare would embarrass everyone.

As time passed, those who had been arrested returned home one after another.

Such a major incident, yet no one was beaten to death.

It merely left many injured.

As those who were arrested returned home,

Those who had been beaten, however, were arrested.

The handling was swift.

Over a thousand were executed by gunfire.

Not long after, Headline was handed back to the Yang Family.

Yang Qing then knew that our core was fine.

After Headline returned, it immediately launched a self‑examination.

Ultimately, over ten thousand were dismissed.

The investigative reporters who had gradually fallen silent were summoned back by Headline.

When Headline returned, someone told him.

"We have our own media."

"When you were here, Headline was under your charge; after you left, we would handle it as circumstances dictated."

Regarding Yang Qing taking charge of Headline again, Yang Qihang had strong objections.

"Dad, why would you take back such a thankless, labor‑intensive task?"

"Back then, for this thing, we invested so much; when others said they wanted to leave, they just left."

"Look at their finances—before long, expenditures exceeded income."

"Spending money is fine, and laying out plans for Daxia is fine, but why should we bear this unjust expense?"

"Do you think our Yang Family's money is too easy to earn?"

"You should know we are supporting countless people and industries."

Faced with Yang Qihang's angry questioning, Yang Qing stuck out his neck and acted stubbornly.

"If we take it, we take it—what's the problem?"

"Can't your old man afford this money?"

"I'm old, but I love meddling in other people's affairs."

"Only an old fogey like me dares to manage what can be managed."

"They don't even dare to kill me, yet they curse me twice and do it secretly."

"I'm now addicted to Household Chores, you bastards—what's up?"

"You just look after yourself; power has already been mostly handed over—when you're idle, you'll realize how boring it is."

"Dad, this is—fighting the earth brings endless joy, fighting people brings endless joy, fighting heaven brings endless joy."

"My body may be old, but my spirit is vigorous."

"It's just about getting things done—who's afraid of whom?"

Yang Qihang could do nothing about him.

After Chen Feng received Yang Qihang's complaint call, he comforted him.

"My brother‑in‑law is in Qiongzhou; rest assured, I'm watching over it."

"It's just right that you gave me a call."

"I want to experiment with those grassroots development issues my brother‑in‑law mentioned, following his line of thought."

"First, we integrate resources—Qiongzhou's tourism resources, land resources, human resources, marine resources…"

"I want to integrate these resources and push their industrialization."

"Moreover, we need to introduce labor‑intensive industries; you should have plenty of resources for that."

"Furthermore, following the industrial introduction, vocational training and talent recruitment plans are also needed."

"In this regard, can Qingyun Consulting Company handle it?"

Yang Qihang never expected to be able to land a big order from his own maternal uncle's place.

"Uncle, this matter isn't easy to handle; too many people would be offended."

"We're already this old, so let's not trouble ourselves."

"You mustn't follow my dad; why does he get bolder as he gets older?"

"Let's go with the flow, okay?"

"We just need to do our own duties properly."

Chen Feng sighed.

"Yang Qihang, you don't understand; for me this is essentially being rehired."

"If we just get by, we'll betray the Cabinet's trust."

"Moreover, your father's method also needs a test subject."

"Back then your father dared to use the whole Jingcheng as a pilot."

"What if we use Qiongzhou for an experiment?"

"If it succeeds, your uncle will go down in history; if it fails, that's that—at least I tried."

"I don't have much time left, so I want to do something one last time."

"Nephew, you have to help me."

Yang Qihang really shouldn't have made this call—damn it, he got drafted as a laborer.

"Uncle, are we really going to do it?"

Chen Feng nodded.

"The cost isn't small."

Chen Feng assumed a businesslike demeanor.

"It's worth it for a centennial plan."

Yang Qihang gritted his teeth.

"Fine, I'll take this job."

"I'll immediately mobilize professional personnel from Gangdao and the Mainland, form a survey and planning team, and involve them in your plan."

"I estimate this work will take a long time."

"I suggest you first regionalize some of the industries my father mentioned."

"For example, solve the food safety issues."

"Industrialize agriculture, push it forward, and also develop ecological farming."

"Also the cultivation of sea‑yellow, of distinctive medicinal herbs, and of local primitive rice and other grains."

"Also the production of traditional soy sauce, vinegar, wine, and so on."

"All this requires finding relevant professionals."

"Qiongzhou's tourism resources are abundant, its wellness resources are plentiful, and we should also elevate food safety and medical resources."

"Make it a livable place."

"For Qiongzhou to succeed, the most important quality is to be distinct and unconventional."

"Now all food tastes the same, like chewing wax. The old rice and such had a unique aroma that we need to recreate. When people arrive and eat, they should know they didn't come in vain. Ordinary rice costs one yuan, we could even give it away; these special grains we could sell for ten yuan a bowl, positioning them as exquisite."

"And water—we'll specialize in mountain spring water, plain boiled water, deep‑well water…"

"These waters can bring everyone strong memories and a sense of intimacy."

"Honestly, I still think water drawn from underground tastes better."

"Next is chilled plain water; add a little ice and it's perfect."

"As for mountain spring water, we must not build a plant; keep it within the scenic area, offer it free, letting each tourist take a pot."

"Only then does it seem precious and worthwhile."

Once Yang Qihang starts talking, he can't stop.

The current scenic spots are all the same; he's grown tired of them, and culturally they're a mess.

Don't be fooled that he talks about rice, well water, chilled plain water; he's really speaking of the most essential things.

The simpler the thing, the richer the cultural atmosphere.

Isn't this precisely the Qiongzhou he wants?

A Qiongzhou filled with authentic life.