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Chapter 724 The other party's fate is in Lin Haoran's hands!

As soon as Lin Haoran and the other leaders entered the workshop, they were greeted by the atmosphere of modern industry.

The constant temperature and humidity environment, the stainless steel pipes and tanks, the fully automated filling line, and the workers wearing uniform cleanroom suits all impressed and amazed the well-traveled leaders.

"The entire production line in the Red Bull production workshop is imported from Germany. It is highly automated and can produce 8,400 cans of beverage per hour. From raw material preparation, filling, capping to coding, packaging, and palletizing, everything is automated."

The factory manager explained in detail with pride: "We strictly control the quality of raw materials and have established a full-process quality traceability system from the source to the finished product to ensure that every can of Red Bull meets the highest standards."

The provincial leader put on his reading glasses and carefully observed the rapidly moving golden cans on the assembly line, repeatedly praising, "The level of automation is so high! The efficiency is amazing! This is what a modern enterprise should look like! I drank your Red Bull when I went to Hong Kong for an inspection, and it really does have a good energizing effect!"

Upon arriving at the quality inspection area, the factory manager personally operated a precision instrument to demonstrate to the leaders how to test key indicators such as sugar content, caffeine content, and taurine content in beverages: "We have established 36 key quality control points to ensure that product quality remains consistent."

Currently, our products are in short supply. We often run out of stock relying solely on our boss's sales channels. Many overseas distributors want to import this product from us, but unfortunately, our production capacity is insufficient for the time being, so we can only be self-sufficient.

However, this problem will be solved as our production capacity increases in the future. Therefore, the Pengcheng production base will bear a heavy responsibility going forward!

"Incredible! Truly incredible!" exclaimed a leader from the Economic Commission. "I never imagined that our inland areas could produce such high-standard products and even export them to earn foreign exchange! This is true high-quality development!"

The manufacturing industry in mainland China is so backward! We desperately need modern factories like these!

As he spoke, the leader firmly grasped Lin Haoran's hand and said earnestly, "Mr. Lin, you've brought us a timely rain! You've brought not just factories, but also modern standards, an international perspective, and a gateway to the world! This is far more significant than simple investment!"

Lin Haoran smiled slightly and replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, "You flatter me, leader. I firmly believe that only industry can revitalize the country. The mainland has a vast market, hardworking people, and an unwavering reform and opening-up policy. I see no reason to fail in investing in manufacturing here."

My companies, including Hongkong Land Group, Wanqing Group, and HK Electric Group, are willing to be seeds, taking root in this fertile soil and growing together with the mainland.

He was quite satisfied with the mainland government's response.

Effort will always be rewarded.

What he wants is this trust and support from the mainland.

This timely assistance during the early stages of reform and opening up is far more valuable than any later favors, and it will lay an incredibly solid foundation for the long-term development of his business empire in mainland China.

After all, as someone who has been through it all, he knows how fast the mainland economy will develop in the future.

Now, we are in the stage of taking off, still on the ground, which is the best time to make arrangements.

Soon, it was noon.

Pengcheng hosted a grand reception luncheon at a twelve-story hotel in the city.

This building is definitely one of the tallest buildings in Pengcheng City right now.

Not far away is the Electronics Building, which is currently under construction.

If the Electronics Building continues to develop according to the normal timeline, it will become the tallest building in Shenzhen for the next few years.

However, this history has actually been changed by companies such as Hongkong Land, HK Electric, and Wan Tsing Group.

Putting aside other things, Hongkong Land Group has now planned a 38-story high-rise building in Futian Commune, Luohu District, and construction has already begun. Once completed, it will become the tallest building in mainland China.

Meanwhile, Wanqing Group, which was the first to establish a presence in mainland China, is nearing completion of a 23-story building under construction in Luohu.

These are just a small part of their massive investment plan.

Hong Kong Electric Group is also constructing several commercial buildings, each over ten stories high, in Shekou, which are nearing completion.

Even in Guangzhou, Dongguan, Chancheng and other places, there are many commercial buildings and industrial parks under construction.

The luncheon was held in the hotel's rooftop revolving restaurant, the first restaurant in Shenzhen with a revolving function, offering a 360-degree panoramic view of the city's development.

Although Shenzhen looked like a huge construction site at this time, and even had many farmlands, its vigorous and upward development momentum was already clearly visible.

"Mr. Lin, please take a seat." The provincial leader personally guided Lin Haoran to the seat of honor, a level of protocol that drew attention.

The luncheon was served in individual portions, which not only showed respect for the distinguished guests but also met the standards of international business etiquette.

The dishes are carefully prepared Cantonese delicacies, featuring traditional abalone, sea cucumber, shark fin, and fish maw, as well as innovative elements.

"This 'Golden Dragon Welcoming Guests' dish is specially prepared for today's ceremony," the leader from Shenzhen introduced personally. "It uses locally farmed green crayfish, paired with our secret Cantonese sauce, symbolizing our cooperation between Guangdong and Hong Kong, and the leap of the fish over the dragon gate!"

Lin Haoran praised the food after tasting it: "It's fresh and chewy, and cooked to perfection. I never expected to be able to eat such authentic Cantonese food in mainland China. It shows that Shenzhen is also aligning with international standards in terms of catering services."

During the meeting, the leaders and Lin Haoran discussed deeper cooperation.

The provincial leader asked with concern, "Mr. Lin, besides the existing manufacturing layout, are you interested in infrastructure construction in Shenzhen and even the entire Guangdong province? For example, ports, airports, and highways?"

With the reform and opening up, the government provided policies, but funding was a major problem.

The country is in dire need of reconstruction and funding is required everywhere, but the support from above is very limited!
Therefore, many things depend on Guangdong Province itself.

“Infrastructure projects often involve investments of tens of millions, hundreds of millions, or even more, which is indeed difficult to sustain relying solely on government funding,” the provincial leader said candidly, with a hint of helplessness in his tone. “However, without proper infrastructure, attracting investment is just empty talk.”

With impassable roads, unstable electricity, and unreliable water, which company would want to invest? Attracting investment is difficult, and there's little funding coming in from above. We have to find our own solutions. To be honest, we're currently "crossing the river by feeling for stones," and many projects have been stalled due to funding issues.

Last year, Shenzhen's GDP was only 2.7 million RMB, which shows that Shenzhen's finances are indeed in a difficult situation.

Lin Haoran nodded in deep agreement, understanding the difficulties faced by the leaders.

Infrastructure construction is the most capital-intensive, which is why Shenzhen's infrastructure construction progress is so slow.

Lin Haoran's heart stirred, and he put down his chopsticks and replied seriously: "To be honest, as the largest real estate company in Hong Kong, our Hong Kong Land Group has the most professional infrastructure team, and we also have shares in many infrastructure companies in Hong Kong. If you trust us, you can completely entrust these to us."

Even my subsidiaries, such as HK Electric Group and Wanqing Group, can participate. They also possess various infrastructure qualifications. As for the cooperation details, our company's professionals will discuss that with you. What do you say?

He was just wondering how to get involved in the construction of infrastructure such as airports, ports, and highways in the Pearl River Delta, and this was a godsend!

These words caught the attention of the leaders present.

Infrastructure investment involves large sums of money and has a long payback period, which has always been a weakness in the development of mainland China.

Most importantly, as the provincial leaders said, the reform and opening up is now entirely a matter of "crossing the river by feeling the stones," and they cannot guarantee whether it will ultimately succeed.

Therefore, everyone knows that participating in infrastructure construction involves taking a lot of risks.

If the development fails, then all that money will be wasted.

With the participation of a powerful and experienced Hong Kong businessman like Lin Haoran, the pace of Shenzhen's modernization will undoubtedly be greatly accelerated.

They had only brought it up casually, not expecting much, so they were surprised that Lin Haoran actually agreed.

"That's wonderful!" The provincial leader stood up excitedly to offer a toast, "We are currently formulating an infrastructure construction plan for the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, and we desperately need the participation of foreign businessmen with financial strength like you!"

The atmosphere at the banquet immediately became lively.

The leaders present raised their glasses, expressing their anticipation for the upcoming in-depth cooperation.

At this moment, Lin Haoran's importance to Shenzhen and even the entire Pearl River Delta is growing.

With the support of people like Lin Haoran, they have more confidence in the upcoming reform and opening up.

The luncheon continued in a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

The leaders praised Lin Haoran's courage and vision, and expressed their full support for his various investments in the mainland.

After the luncheon, the leaders left one by one.

Lin Haoran walked out of the private room. In the hall outside, several tables were set up to entertain other guests.

To his surprise, he saw a familiar figure at a table by the window – Liu Xiaoli, the lead dancer at the ceremony that morning.

She changed out of her performance costume and into an elegant dress, where she was having a meal with some colleagues from the arts and culture community.

When she saw Lin Haoran come out, she subconsciously stood up, her face showing a hint of nervousness and shyness.

Lin Haoran smiled and nodded at her, then prepared to leave.

Unexpectedly, the other party walked over quickly and said, "Mr. Lin, I have something I'd like to say to you, is that alright? I hope you can give me a chance."

Lin Haoran was slightly surprised, but quickly nodded gently.

Although he unexpectedly encountered this beauty in Shenzhen, Lin Haoran didn't actually have many thoughts about her.

After all, he's about to get engaged, and it's a bit much for him to still be having affairs.

Nevertheless, he agreed to the other party's request.

He was a little curious about what this 'fairy mom' wanted from him.

Of course, Liu Xiaoli is only 22 years old now, in the prime of her life, and has not yet become the "Fairy Mom" ​​who later became well-known.

At this moment, she was just an outstanding young dancer at the Jiangcheng Song and Dance Theater, selected to come to Shenzhen to participate in this important international celebration because of her excellent appearance and skills.

Lin Haoran gestured to Li Weidong and Li Weiguo beside him to wait a moment, then made a "please" gesture to Liu Xiaoli, and the two walked towards a relatively quiet rest area on one side of the restaurant.

Liu Xiaoli took a deep breath and followed, her hands clasped nervously in front of her.

Lin Haoran looked at the beauty in front of him with curiosity, and could even smell a faint fragrance emanating from her.

He maintained a proper distance and asked gently, "Comrade Liu, please feel free to speak."

He knew that these days in mainland China, it was better to address someone as "comrade" rather than "Mr." or "Miss."

Liu Xiaoli's cheeks flushed, and she seemed to have mustered up her courage before speaking: "Mr. Lin, I know this request is presumptuous, but I've heard that you have a lot of influence in Hong Kong. I wonder if you could do me a favor?"

Lin Haoran became even more curious. How could he help her?

He smiled and said, "Yes, you go ahead."

If it were an ordinary person, he naturally wouldn't pay much attention to it.

But for beautiful women, it's fine to listen.

Mencius said, "Food and sex are human nature."

Men are naturally attracted to beautiful women, and the woman in front of them is a rare and stunning beauty.

Moreover, the youthful naiveté and courage displayed by this beautiful woman did indeed pique his interest.

Liu Xiaoli paused, her voice soft yet firm: "I've heard that the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts offers much better standards and opportunities than the mainland, and I... I really want to go there to study and further my education."

But under normal circumstances, I have absolutely no chance to go there. Even if I did, the procedures would be very complicated. So, I would like to ask you to help me and give me a chance to go to Hong Kong.

After saying these words, she seemed to have used up all her courage. Her slender fingers unconsciously twisted together, and she lowered her head, not daring to look into Lin Haoran's eyes, awaiting the judgment of fate.

Lin Haoran raised an eyebrow slightly.

He never expected that this "star mom," who would later become famous for raising her daughter, would have such courage and foresight at such a young age.

In an era when most people are still content with the status quo, she already knew how to take the initiative to seize opportunities, and even went so far as to ask a complete stranger for help.

Seeing that Lin Haoran did not respond immediately, Liu Xiaoli hurriedly added, her tone tinged with urgency and pleading: "I know this request is abrupt, but I really love dancing and am willing to give everything for it."

The art environment in mainland China is still quite restrictive. If you could take me to Hong Kong and give me a chance to learn, I would definitely study hard and never let you down.

"I can do anything, I can work for you to repay the debt..."

As she finished speaking, her voice trailed off, her cheeks flushed, and she seemed to realize the ambiguity in her words, quickly explaining, "I mean, I can do clerical work, reception, or other jobs. I have a very strong learning ability..."

Lin Haoran understood what was going on when he saw her embarrassed and anxious expression.

Artists of this era, especially dancers, have relatively short artistic careers, so their yearning for a broader stage is understandable.

Hong Kong, as a cultural window to Asia, holds immense appeal for artistic talent from mainland China.

The other party really went all out to seize the opportunity.

After all, if such a thing fails and then gets back to the Jiangcheng Song and Dance Theater, it might get shut down.

He hesitated for a moment, and instead of answering directly whether he could help, he asked in return: "Comrade Liu, I admire your pursuit of art. Your performance today was also amazing. You are very talented in dancing, but you should know that going to Hong Kong to study is not just about changing places to dance."

The pace of life, language environment, and teaching methods there are very different from those in the mainland. Can you adapt? Moreover, leaving your hometown and having no relatives or friends there is not an easy thing.

In fact, taking Liu Xiaoli to Hong Kong was a very small matter for him.

He only needs to say one word, and the government will absolutely take care of everything for him.

After all, his current status in mainland China is too special.

It's just helping a dancer go to Hong Kong, a small matter.

Helping her isn't impossible, but wouldn't that change Liu Xiaoli's life trajectory? Wouldn't the future "Fairy Liu" never appear?
Lin Haoran suddenly thought of this interesting question.

Liu Xiaoli raised her head, her eyes shining with determination: "I can! As long as I have the opportunity to learn more professional dance skills, I can overcome any difficulty. I can learn languages, and I'm not afraid of a hard life."

I've taught myself some Cantonese, though I don't speak it very well..."

She tried to say a few simple Cantonese greetings. Although her pronunciation was a bit stiff, it was clear that she had put in the effort.

After she finished speaking, she looked at Lin Haoran with expectant eyes.

At this moment, the other party's fate was in Lin Haoran's hands.

Lin Haoran looked at the beautiful, young, and eager face in front of him, her bright eyes sparkling with both anticipation and unease for the future.

He suddenly realized that changing the trajectory of a person's destiny might be an interesting thing.

In the torrent of history, everyone's choices will bring different results, and he just happens to have the ability to give those who are prepared an opportunity.

Putting aside everything else, he alone changed the entire business landscape of Hong Kong.

Today, everything in Hong Kong's business world is developing in an unknown direction.

He thought for a moment and said, "Your dedication to dance is touching. Here's what I can do for you."

A look of surprise instantly flashed in Liu Xiaoli's eyes, and she almost burst into tears of joy.

This exceeded Liu Xiaoli's expectations.

She had only approached it with a try-it-out mentality, but she didn't expect Lin Haoran to actually be willing to help.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Lin!" Her voice trembled with excitement. "I will definitely not let you down."

“However,” Lin Haoran changed the subject, “I have a few conditions.”

"Tell me what conditions you want, and I'll agree to them!" Liu Xiaoli nodded eagerly.

"First, I can cover your tuition fees during your studies in Hong Kong, but after graduation, you will need to serve my company for five years. After five years, you can decide whether to stay or leave."
Secondly, during your time in Hong Kong, you must focus on your studies and not participate in any social activities unrelated to your studies. You can work at my company on your days off to earn money; I can offer you a part-time position.

Third, this matter must be kept secret; you must not announce to the outside world that I helped you.

For Lin Haoran, this was just a matter of convenience.

But there's no such thing as a free lunch. If you've helped someone, they have to pay a price.

These conditions meant nothing to Liu Xiaoli, and she nodded without hesitation: "I agree to everything! Mr. Lin, thank you for giving me this opportunity. I will definitely abide by all the conditions and repay your great kindness in the future."

Her eyes welled up with tears of excitement; she never imagined her dream would come true in this way.

Going to Hong Kong to study dance is an opportunity that many mainland artists would never even dare to dream of.

Lin Haoran took out a custom-made business card holder from the inside pocket of his suit and handed her a simple business card: "Contact this number next week. I will give the instructions, and they will handle the relevant procedures for you."

"Thank you so much, thank you so much." Liu Xiaoli accepted the business card with both hands, carefully putting it away as if it were a priceless treasure.

At this moment, she was even trembling slightly, because she was too excited.

Unexpectedly, just by mustering up the courage to try, I actually got the opportunity I had been dreaming of.

She had prepared herself for rejection, after all, the other party was such a high-ranking figure, while she was just an ordinary dancer.

Lin Haoran nodded slightly, said no more, and turned to walk towards the bodyguards who were waiting not far away.

For him, it was just a trivial little incident.

But for Liu Xiaoli, this was a pivotal moment that changed her destiny.

Watching Lin Haoran's tall figure disappear into the distance, Liu Xiaoli clutched the business card in her pocket tightly, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

In this spring of reform and opening up, her life is about to begin a brand new chapter.

She secretly resolved to seize this opportunity, make a name for herself in Hong Kong, and never let Mr. Lin down.

As Lin Haoran walked toward the elevator, he whispered to Li Weidong beside him, "Tell Yang Mingyi to help this girl with the procedures to go to Hong Kong. Follow the normal procedures and don't give her any special treatment."

Yang Mingyi has been in mainland China for more than two years and has built up a considerable network of connections there. This matter can be left to him.

"Understood, boss." Li Weidong nodded in response, but in his heart he thought that this girl was quite lucky to have the boss personally inquire about her.

Speaking of which, the brothers Li Weidong and Li Weiguo also came from the mainland.

I initially shared the same idea as Liu Xiaoli: to cross over and change my life.

They were lucky; although they almost lost their lives, they were unexpectedly saved by their boss.

Now, he has even taken his family to Hong Kong to live a better life.

As Lin Haoran's personal bodyguards, the two brothers enjoy generous salaries every month and are no longer the poor boys struggling to survive in the mainland.

Li Weidong stood silently behind Lin Haoran, feeling a mix of emotions.

He recalled the scene a few years ago when he and Li Weiguo risked their lives to swim across Pengcheng Bay. At that time, they were ragged and hungry, just looking for a glimmer of hope.

If they hadn't been lucky enough to meet Lin Haoran, the two brothers would probably have perished at sea long ago.

Seeing young people like Liu Xiaoli with dreams in their hearts, Li Weidong couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy.

He knew that with the boss personally getting involved, this girl's fate would undergo a dramatic change.

Just like they were back then, one opportunity is enough to change their lives.

As the elevator doors slowly closed, Lin Haoran's thoughts turned to the next arrangements.

That little incident was like a pebble thrown into a lake; it created a ripple, but quickly faded into a larger wave.

In this rapidly changing era, everyone is looking for their own opportunities.

(End of this chapter)