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He couldn't wait to interrupt.

"Comrade Xiao, tell the truth."

“We have also tried to market dried seafood as a specialty product before.”

"The Nanyang County Supply and Marketing Cooperative worked closely with the production teams for a year."

"But the results were minimal, and these valuable insights were difficult to get beyond Nanyang County."

"Do you think that if you package them into gift boxes, they'd be more appealing?"

The store manager said this with a sad face, then turned to Xiao Dongqing, his eyes full of expectation.

Although Xiao Dongqing is of a different gender, his abilities are recognized by everyone.

As soon as the managers heard that Xiao Dongqing had received relevant training, they immediately became excited.

"Yes, Comrade Xiao, we really put a lot of thought into it back then."

"But in the end, no one was interested in those seafood gift boxes!"

Thinking of the expressions of the villagers at that time, which changed from full of hope to complete disappointment, everyone's mood became heavy.

Life in Nanyang County is indeed not easy, although there is no shortage of seafood here.”

"But these foods not only fail to fill your stomach, but are also cold in nature."

"Eating too much can easily cause diarrhea, especially for children and women.

After hearing these complaints, several city leaders fell silent, feeling mixed emotions.

Director Xie sighed.

"Comrade Xiao, can the gift box plan you mentioned really help Nanyang County sell these dry goods?"

Facing those pairs of eyes full of hope, Xiao Dongqing shook his head frankly.

"Gift boxes are just icing on the cake. If people don't want to buy them, it doesn't matter how beautiful the box is."

He had previously wondered why Nanyang County’s specialty seafood was not promoted as a local brand.

It now seems that Nanyang County did try, but simply failed.

As for the reason for the failure, Xiao Dongqing already had the answer in his mind.

After hearing this, the radiance on the faces of those present suddenly dimmed.

Secretary Lin raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and his tone was a little cold.

"Comrade Xiao, since your method can't help Nanyang County, what's the point of bringing this up?"

"Isn't this just rubbing salt into the wound?"

Although Xiao Dongqing was dissatisfied in his heart, there was a helpless smile on his face.

"Secretary Lin, why are you so anxious? I haven't finished what I'm saying yet."

"Although there is no guarantee of 100% success, if you use my method."

“Maybe there will be an opportunity to sell the dried seafood in Nanyang County.”

Secretary Lin.

"...Really? Then Comrade Xiao, please tell us your thoughts."

Xiao Dongqing sighed softly.

"Secretary Lin, as a secretary you should know etiquette."

"The leaders are still standing here. It would be inappropriate for me to speak directly!"

Secretary Lin: “…”

"Haha, Comrade Xiao is right. It's really not appropriate to stand like this."

Director Xie smiled brightly, and was very curious about Xiao Dongqing's method, and then said.

"Then let's go back to the conference room and continue our discussion!"

So, the group returned to the conference room on the third floor of the guesthouse.

Leader Li from the Commerce Bureau got the news from somewhere and hurried over to join the discussion.

"I heard that Comrade Xiao has a solution to the problem of unsold dried seafood in Nanyang County?"

"This is great news, why didn't you tell me earlier!"

Li Yunsheng wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with a smile.

He completely ignored the blaming look from Director Xie next to him and sat down.

Li Yunsheng said to Xiao Dongqing in a flattering manner.

"Brother Xiao, just tell us what you think. We are all waiting to hear it."

Secretary Lin had just been assigned by Xiao Dongqing to carry two large bags of dried seafood into the conference room.

He was so tired that he was out of breath and looked at Xiao Dongqing with a gloomy face.

Several leaders looked at Xiao Dongqing expectantly, hoping that he could give some advice.

Xiao Dongqing took a sip of water, cleared his throat, and prepared to speak.

"The gift box is just an add-on that I don't think you were able to sell successfully before."

"The main reason for dried seafood is that it is too conservative!" Xiao Dongqing said bluntly.

"You're always going it alone, trying to promote the product on your own."

“The spirit is commendable, but the approach seems a bit clumsy.”

Li Yunsheng, who had just sat down, was choked by these words.

"..."

Director Xie coughed lightly a few times, giving Xiao Dongqing a hint.

Although he didn't have any good feelings towards Li Yunsheng.

But I feel that it seems inappropriate for Xiao Dongqing to directly criticize a leader like this.

Li Yunsheng's face turned ugly. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and said in an unhappy tone.

"Comrade Xiao, I don't think what we did back then was wrong."

"During that period, the entire Nanyang County worked together."

“Everyone is trying their best to promote our seafood, but unfortunately…”

When talking about those days, a trace of sadness flashed in Li Yunsheng's eyes.

During that time, everyone put in a lot of effort, but ultimately failed to achieve their goal.

"What's there to regret? Regret that in the end, only I was moved, but the seafood rotted?"

Xiao Dongqing said this mercilessly, and this sentence made Li Yunsheng almost unbearable.

"If we had not limited ourselves to the local market at that time, but cooperated with the municipal supply and marketing cooperatives."

"Led by the Commerce Bureau, we leverage the vast sales channels of the municipal supply and marketing cooperatives."

“If we promote our dried seafood products citywide, it will make a big difference.”

"Residents of Nanyang County are already accustomed to seafood."

“But in other areas, it’s a prized delicacy.”

"Once we open up such sales channels, we won't have to worry about where to sell our seafood."

"It can also increase the income of production team members and enhance the achievements of the Commerce Bureau and Nanyang County leaders."

"The municipal supply and marketing cooperatives can also take credit for Nanyang County's success and enrich their product range."

As soon as Xiao Dongqing said this, the entire conference room fell into silence.

He went on to say, “So, if you’re going to do it, why not be bolder from the start?”

"What about the city-wide, province-wide, and even national markets?"

"Just like Sichuan Province has no shortage of chili peppers and Coal City has no shortage of vinegar."

"How can seafood from Nanyang County sell well to people who are already used to it?"

After hearing this, Li Yunsheng and other store managers were filled with regret.

Although Xiao Dongqing's words were sharp, they hit the nail on the head and made them realize their past shortcomings.

Li Yunsheng's eyes gradually brightened.

He clenched his fists, took a deep breath, and stood up firmly.

He first looked at Xiao Dongqing and said solemnly.

"Comrade Xiao Xiao, on behalf of the people of Nanyang County, I want to thank you!"

Xiao Dongqing waved his hands quickly.

"I just made a small suggestion. Thank you for your praise, Leader Li."

Li Yunsheng shook his head.

"No, you may not know how important your little suggestion is to our Nanyang County."

"Because of your suggestions, the people of Nanyang County can have more food to eat."

"You are such a remarkable young man!"

Then, Li Yunsheng turned to Director Xie and his tone became serious.