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In fact, it's quite normal for people with money and free time to have a wide range of interests.

However, many are jacks-of-all-trades, but few are masters of all trades.

That's why Chen Ling's performance was so unbelievable to Lao Zhou and the other man.

How could a young person living in a remote mountain village know so much?

No wonder even great writers admire him.

Now it seems this kid is probably a genius.

Actually, for Chen Ling, it's not a bad thing that others think he's a genius.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to share the knowledge from later generations.

"Fugui, let's not talk about anything else. There's something I still want to remind you of. The people on both sides of Taiwan Island and Hong Kong Island are actually here for you and Mr. Liang's instant noodles, in addition to returning to the mainland."

You need to be careful about this. Don't be fooled by their warm words about our friends from both places; these two groups actually look down on us.

After having hot pot at Sun Yanhong's restaurant at noon, Zhou Weijun, quite drunk, said this.

This is the difference between him and Yu Qi'an; Yu Qi'an doesn't distinguish between good and bad people.

If you have a good personality and are compatible with others, you can make friends.

Everyone has flaws. He doesn't have high expectations of others and doesn't want others to be too restrictive of him.

Zhou Weijun was different. He was a literary youth, patriotic, and hated evil. He believed that those who were not of his race must have different intentions.

He felt that his friends from Hong Kong and Taiwan looked all smiles and seemed very enthusiastic, but in reality they looked down on the backward mainland.

Chen Ling knew this and could sense it.

Having memories of the future, he knew better than anyone that these phenomena still existed even in the 2020s.

You can imagine what the situation is like in this day and age.

“Hong Kong people are xenophobic and discriminate against the mainland. Many of our mainland actors have been bullied, exploited and bullied after they went there. Such cases are numerous and countless.”

The screenwriter also commented.

He looks very resentful.

Chen Ling nodded and said, "I know about this. My female apprentice is like that. However, I get along quite well with Elder Wu and the others in Taiwan."

Don't worry, Lao Zhou, there are people who see things more clearly than you.

Chen Ling wasn't unaware that there were bad people among the masses, but right now, this braised beef noodle soup could be used as a strategic resource to be exchanged with foreign countries.

This guy isn't someone you can just send from Hong Kong or Taiwan to make a quick trip and say a few nice words.

The so-called return of celebrities and well-known figures to the mainland is nothing more than a superficial act.

Even though it represents some important significance, it's still far inferior to braised beef noodles.

Zhou Weijun was drunk, so Chen Ling didn't explain much to him.

I simply explained to Liang Yuemin the new plans that his instant noodle factory had formulated.

"Good, good, good. As long as you have a solution, that's fine. I have great respect for you and Boss Liang. Boss Liang has made so many efforts to develop national brands. I'm so glad I chose this industry."

I will definitely work for him.

Zhou Weijun, his face reeking of alcohol, shouted loudly.

Some time ago in Chenwangzhuang, he met Liang Yuemin while drinking. He learned that Liang Yuemin had almost emptied his pockets to develop ethnic beverages, and he felt great admiration for him.

"Old Zhou, there's no such thing as choosing the wrong profession. You have a lot of potential in the current arts and culture scene!"

Chen Ling offered words of comfort.

When artsy young people drink, not only do their artistic talents surge, but they also enjoy discussing the meaning of life.

Old Zhou felt that he couldn't realize his life's value or experience the meaning of his existence while he was on the film set.

"Oh dear, apart from the Four Great Classical Novels, everything else is just for entertaining the masses; it has no depth whatsoever..."

Old Zhou was still complaining.

These words left Chen Ling speechless.

And you're talking about depth?
No wonder people in later generations feel that the entertainment industry at this time of time has integrity, ethics, and a bottom line.

Indeed, back then they were still called the arts and culture circle.

Actors and directors alike have their own aspirations.

Don't talk about depth anymore; it's all shoddy, mass-produced stuff.

In short, it's all about fooling around.

Thinking of this, Chen Ling's heart stirred, and he suddenly thought of those poorly made and unbearable films and television dramas of later generations.

I was thinking that once instant noodles and the like have fully developed, that will be enough.

We must get Liang Yuemin involved. This applies to this era, and even ten years from now.

Instant noodle companies are also food industry giants that occupy a considerable market share.

However, there are very few companies in China that are involved in the cultural and entertainment industry.

In recent years, many of them have been coal mine owners.

Further back are real estate and internet business owners.

I've basically never heard of anyone from the food industry, beverage company, instant noodle company, or anything like that, going into the arts and culture scene to work on film and television.

However, with Chen Ling here, things might change in the future.

Moreover, Leung Yuet-man had the upper hand here.

As long as Chen Ling helps him grasp the pulse of the times, he can be said to be virtually invincible.

"There can never be too many powerful and high-quality works of art."

"Well, I'll discuss this with Brother Yuemin another day. It's better to make a plan in advance."

"..."

Sometimes this is what happens when people are too comfortable.

Various ideas started popping up one after another.

Sometimes I just act on a whim, but sometimes my ideas are quite meaningful.

For example, this one today.

The conversation drifted off to whatever came to mind.

Thinking about this related thing makes me want to do something about it; these are not contradictory.

……

After meeting Zhou Weijun, Chen Ling's comfortable life was disrupted.

He took a break in the afternoon.

That very evening, I went to find Liang Yuemin.

While discussing this matter, we also talked about beverages.

Yes.

It's time to put the beverage issue on the agenda.

Of course, this is not a beverage, and it is not the national cola that Liang Yuemin has been longing for.

Instead, it's something Chen Ling invented that tastes like orange juice, but it's very different from the orange juice-based sodas on the market.

It has a texture similar to Fanta.

Soft drinks have improved a lot compared to what they are now.

Nowadays, soft drinks on the market are basically only three or five cents a bottle.

After drinking it, my tongue turned yellow.

Technology and ruthless skills are not much different from rearview mirrors.

"So, Fugui, you mean we don't need to focus too much on this beverage right now, we should just follow the same pace as instant noodles and sell as much as we can..."

do you mean this? "

In Liang Yuemin's office, the lights were on, and the two were discussing something.

"Yes, right now, our main focus is on this braised beef noodle soup, and drinks are just something we're developing as a side project."

Chen Ling knew that this older brother was a bit of a perfectionist and had a strong competitive spirit.

I really want to make something of myself.

But sometimes, the more you try to do it this way, the less likely you are to succeed.

Just like this braised beef noodle soup, it turned out to be an unexpected and wonderful thing.

"We'll stick to this instant noodle as our main product. The rest are just derivative products. Things we don't have high hopes for often bring us surprises."

Chen Ling smiled as she expressed her opinion.

In fact, he knew in his heart that his new beverage was a game-changer for the current low-end soft drink market.

However, we cannot be too optimistic about many things.

"It's basically a series of trials. Whichever new product emerges, we'll focus our attention, energy, and resources on it, ensuring that our main focus doesn't falter."

"Okay, okay, let's do it this way. Let's take advantage of the New Year holiday to ramp up production."

Upon hearing Chen Ling's suggestion, Liang Yuemin felt his thinking become clearer than ever before, and immediately decided to go all out. (End of Chapter)