The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 713 - 682: Win Over, Co-operate_1

Chapter 713: Chapter 682: Win Over, Co-operate_1

Third Grandma Qi listened. She did not understand these matters, but she supported her granddaughter’s ideas, though she ultimately instructed her to discuss it with her father.

After all, the investment amount was substantial, not something that could be compared with the previous canning factory.

Though spoken without much thought, the listener took it to heart.

Huo Zhekun remembered this, and if possible, he wanted to have a serious talk with Qi Zhengmin.

Huo Zhekun found an opportunity and said to He Tiantian, "Tiantian, can you tell Zhengmin that if he sets up a factory in Nan City, I will provide favorable policies?"

How could He Tiantian have forgotten this matter? Her father-in-law was currently a key figure in economic development. His performance was directly related to the speed of reform and was of utmost importance.

"Yes, Dad, I will convey the message," He Tiantian nodded. It could be said that Nan City was now even more suitable for attracting investment, with both policies and the mindsets of local government officials being equally important.

The automotive industry, compared with other industries, had a higher technological content and could drive a large amount of employment.

"Then I’ll leave it to you," Huo Zhekun said with a smile. If he could pull in an automotive factory investment, the achievement would be even more remarkable.

When He Tiantian mentioned it to Qi Zhengmin, he was not surprised and said, "Although that’s my hometown, I must admit that Nan City is more appropriate than Huai City. From the leaders’ policies to the purchasing power of the citizens, everything is better."

"Hehe, my father-in-law advocates for reform and places great importance on attracting investment. You should carefully consider it," He Tiantian said. "However, in terms of how to decide, it should still be based on your company’s interests, without regard to my opinion."

"Mhm, I understand," Qi Zhengmin said. "This matter isn’t something that can be done in a short time. If we are really going to cooperate, there are many things we need to talk about. Land and factory buildings are easy to deal with, just a matter of spending money. But it’s not easy to find workers, especially skilled workers with good technical abilities. Students in our country are assigned [to jobs], and we need some young technical talents and some highly skilled technicians. I don’t know where we can get them from. So, although the market is big, there are many difficulties; we need to conduct a comprehensive inspection and review."

"That’s true!" He Tiantian said with a smile, "It’s indeed quite troublesome."

"Everything here requires good relations with the government. We can import important parts, but it’s not worth importing smaller parts. We can only coordinate with the government to seek material supply," Qi Zhengmin said. A good leadership team was very important.

This investment was enormous and required very good policy coherence.

It would not do for one official to approve a plan, only for another to come in after a transfer and overturn the previous agreements.

That was a major taboo of long-term investment.

Nothing could be rushed; a slow and careful approach was needed to test the attitudes and bottom lines of the Huaxia Country government.

He Tiantian was only responsible for delivering the message. What to do afterwards was a matter between the two parties.

It was not her place to interfere, nor did she understand.

Qi Zhengmin wrote a letter and sent it out, hoping for a response from his father.

Ever since learning of Huo Zhekun’s intentions, Qi Zhengmin often discussed business matters with him.

Qi Zhengmin gained an understanding of many government policies and felt the sincerity.

At the same time, Huo Zhekun also gleaned many insights from Qi Zhengmin’s words.

In terms of attracting investment, there were places that needed attention, especially in regards to talent; it seemed Nan City’s university would have to expand its enrollment once again.

Otherwise, they simply could not meet the needs of economic development.

Upon receiving his daughter’s letter, Qi Shuliang thought of Bai Qiongyu’s involvement in the automobile industry and decided to visit her with his wife.

Bai Qiongyu had already received their calling card earlier and had informed her daughter-in-law Wang Shuping, telling her the whole family would be waiting for Qi Shuliang and Annie’s arrival over the weekend.

After arriving in Country M, Wang Shuping began her life as a full-time housewife.

However, in Bai Qiongyu’s private estate, Wang Shuping had her own greenhouse where, when free, she could continue to research or grow some fruit trees and flowers to enrich her life.

He Jingyu followed Bai Qiongyu closely, learning some aspects of management work.

But most of it was just for show; the majority of decisions were still made by Bai Qiongyu.

"Mom, everything is ready, do you have anything to add?" Wang Shuping asked. Initially, when she came to Country M, there was much she did not understand, but fortunately, her mother-in-law taught her patiently.

Bai Qiongyu nodded, "You’ve done very well, there’s nothing to add."

Bai Qiongyu was a very independent and strong-willed woman, but she was not rigid in her ways, especially when it came to the precious family affection that was hard to come by in her old age, she was very tolerant.

Her son might not have commercial talent, but he was filial, staying by her side and helping her with minor matters; her daughter-in-law, even less gifted in commerce, but in domestic life, was very organized and adapted well.

What Bai Qiongyu was most satisfied with was her four-year-old grandson.

Her son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter, she had given up on shaping them into successors and could only pin her hopes on He Doudou.

"Alright, I will prepare everything accordingly," Wang Shuping said, "By the way, mom, I heard the economy is opening up back home. Are we planning to set up factories there as well?"

Bai Qiongyu knew Wang Shuping missed her daughter and did not mind it, she smiled, "The company is assessing that!"

"Oh, oh," Wang Shuping smiled, very delighted.

If it would be convenient to travel between countries in the future, she could see her daughter frequently.

He Tiantian had already thought that after she graduated from university, whether she stayed on as a faculty or not, she would still have summer breaks, and she planned to bring the kids abroad to visit their grandparents.

Wang Shuping had read about it in letters, but with another year to go, she was somewhat impatient.

He Jingyu was playing soccer with He Doudou on the lawn outside, and bursts of He Doudou’s joyful laughter could be heard from time to time.

Xianglan poured a glass of water for Bai Qiongyu, "Miss, the house is really lively now, it could make you wake up laughing from dreams!"

"Yes, the house is bustling with activity now, not like before when it was just the two of us," Bai Qiongyu commented, "The Bai Family’s business now has a successor, so there’s no need to worry about having no one to take over."

"Miss Tiantian is actually quite clever, but she’s not interested in these matters," Xianglan felt it was a pity that He Tiantian had given up such a vast empire.

"Everyone has their own ambitions, we can’t force her, as long as she is happy, that’s what matters," Bai Qiongyu said. Although she liked He Tiantian, if her granddaughter disliked these things, she couldn’t exactly be the one to forcefully bring her over against her will.

"Hehe, that’s true," Xianglan responded, "But the latest letter mentioned that the young lady bought her own house and set up a shop, and the business isn’t bad either."

"Yes, Tiantian may be gentle in character, but she is strong-willed, feeling embarrassed to always take money from us, she went into business herself so she can earn her own money and no longer needs the pocket money we give her," Bai Qiongyu said with a wry smile, "But this is also good. Being self-reliant and independent means that even if we’re no longer here, she can still live well on her own."