Rebirth 1979: Hunting wild boars and saving educated youth

In the slightly old information room of the sugar factory, Chen Feng finally found Bao Guoqiang.

Bao Guoqiang was young at the time, with thin cheeks and unhealthy pale skin, which were the signs of years of lack of sunlight and hiding in dark corners.

It was a far cry from the image of the powerful entrepreneur he would become in the future.

He was curled up in a corner of the information room, holding a book in his hands, his eyes fixed on the pages, as if the whole world had nothing to do with him, and he was unaware of Chen Feng's arrival.

Chen Feng coughed lightly, trying to attract attention, but Bao Guoqiang was still immersed in the sea of ​​books.

In desperation, Chen Feng raised his voice and shouted, "Bao Guoqiang!"

Bao Guoqiang then looked up from the pile of books blankly, with a hint of doubt in his eyes, as if he had just returned from another world.

"Who are you? Looking for me?" There was a hint of confusion in his words.

Chen Feng smiled and introduced himself: "I am Chen Feng from Mashan Village. I have come all the way to see you. I plan to open a winery in Mashan Village to produce health wine. I would like to invite you to be the director of our factory."

Bao Guoqiang was stunned for a moment when he heard this, then he jumped up suddenly, and the book on his knees fell to the ground.

He quickly bent down to pick it up, his face full of surprise: "You want me to be a factory manager? Don't be ridiculous! I'm preparing to take the college entrance examination, and I don't even know you!"

Speaking of the college entrance examination, Chen Feng's heart moved, and he remembered that this guy also mentioned this matter when he was interviewed in later life.

He did take the college entrance examination at that time because he had read a lot of books in the sugar factory's information room over the years. He originally thought that he would pass the college entrance examination, but his essay writing at that time was very problematic.

In his composition, he mentioned that state-owned enterprises might face big operational problems in the future. The examiner would never dare to accept an essay with such a problem, so his dream of going to college was cut short.

Chen Feng knew that although Bao Guoqiang was studying hard here, he had a unique perspective on the outside world. So, he explained, "I know you. Someone introduced you. You're hiding in this reference room, and ordinary people really can't find you. I won't stop you from taking the college entrance exam. Becoming the factory director at our factory doesn't conflict with your college entrance exam. If you pass, go ahead and go to college. We fully support you."

In his heart, Chen Feng secretly muttered: "With your essay, it's a wonder you can pass the exam. Just stay honest and be the factory manager for me."

Bao Guoqiang then looked at Chen Feng carefully and asked doubtfully, "Is your winery a village-level enterprise? Do you only sell your products to a few nearby villages, or send them to the town? Besides, I don't know how to make wine, so why are you looking for me?"

After saying this, he seemed to feel the need to remind Chen Feng, and added: "The situation is different now. Although there is a shortage of supplies, if a village-level enterprise like yours still follows the old ways of state-owned enterprises, it will lose money sooner or later. However, you can make some money yourself."

Outside the data room, Director Sun and Director Cai were listening intently to the conversation. Director Cai's face turned pale with rage. There was actually such a person in his factory! If this kind of talk got out, it would be a serious taboo.

He was about to rush in when Director Sun stopped him. "Old Cai, don't be so anxious. Listen a little longer," Director Sun whispered.

At this time, Chen Feng continued, "Our factory is not a state-owned enterprise, but a private enterprise. Being a factory director in our factory does not count as a state cadre. But we also do not have the drawbacks of state-owned enterprises."

"With reform and opening up, we must seek benefits from the market. This is called seeking the market instead of the mayor. In terms of management, we must implement scientific management and not rely on personal connections. We must focus on quality, efficiency, and processes..."

Chen Feng's words left Director Sun and Director Cai outside stunned.

They didn't expect that this seemingly ordinary young man actually had such avant-garde insights.

Director Cai's face was gloomy and uncertain. He thought that if you had said this two years earlier, you would have been in big trouble!

In the information room, Bao Guoqiang was deeply moved by Chen Feng's words. The light in his eyes became brighter and brighter. In his excitement, he slammed the table so hard that the books beside him trembled slightly.

"Great! Well said! 'Don't look for the mayor, look for the market.' These seven simple words get to the heart of the matter!"

He once again carefully examined Chen Feng, secretly amazed at how this young man, about his own age, could be so open-minded and insightful. The conversation between them seemed to resonate with Bao Guoqiang, a long-lost connection.

"Okay! I'll take the position of factory director!" Bao Guoqiang said firmly, then changed the subject, "But, can you really handle this transfer?"

At this time, outside the data room, Director Sun turned his gaze to Director Cai, "Old Cai, what are your opinions?"

Director Cai quickly laughed and said, "Director Sun is personally taking action, so what else can I say? Of course I have to give you this face and let the young man go out and try his luck!"

Director Cai was being polite on the surface, but he was secretly calculating in his heart. After listening to what Bao Guoqiang had said, he felt that this guy was a time bomb staying in the sugar factory, so it would be better to send him away as soon as possible.

Director Sun smiled back and shook Director Cai's hand tightly. "Thank you very much, Mr. Cai. You have brought us such a talented person."

While the two were exchanging greetings, Director Sun's mind was already wandering away, recalling the conversation between Chen Feng and Bao Guoqiang.

This time, he presented his winery's letter of intent to the provincial government, unexpectedly gaining support from many progressive leaders. As the country's focus shifts to economic development, many still lack a clear vision for how to forge ahead and shape the country's future.

The leadership discussed this issue frequently, but what Director Sun did not reveal to Chen Feng was that this project had actually attracted the attention of many leaders, who all wanted to see what private enterprises could do.

During the conversation, Director Sun's eyes would occasionally glance at Chen Feng, secretly hoping that perhaps these two young people could really bring about a different change.

Coming out of the sugar factory, Chen Feng was extremely happy. Being able to invite Bao Guoqiang today felt more satisfying than beating ten tigers!

The two of them had already agreed that once the formalities at the sugar factory were completed, Bao Guoqiang would go to Mashan Village and, based on the local conditions, carefully design how the winery should be planned and how it should be produced.

Speaking of which, Bao Guoqiang is really capable. While chatting just now, he drew a sketch, which made Chen Feng nod his head, thinking that this man is really a business genius.

On the way back, Director Sun refused to ride Chen Feng's tricycle again, saying that the shaking made his waist hurt.

So Chen Feng pushed the cart and walked with Director Sun, chatting as they walked, and they got along quite well.

As I walked, I came to the antique street and saw a crowd of people gathered in front of me. Someone inside was shouting something. When I got closer, I saw an old man selling fans, saying they were folding fans used by the emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

There were two foreigners nearby, bargaining with the old man.

Most of the people around were looking at the two foreigners. After all, it was a rare sight to see foreigners in this small town.