A nation's industrial development begins with junior engineers.

In 1960, China's foreign exchange reserves amounted to £3000 million.

At the end of the year, it will be a little over 1.

The Ministry of Finance looked at the warehouse, which was so large that mice could run around in it, and felt like crying.

Suddenly, I received a foreign affairs contract from the Ministry of Machinery Industry, which was forwarded by the Ministry of Commerce. Without saying a word, I signed and stamped it.

Just as Junichiro was still asking Etsu to change the input voltage to 110 volts, a contract stamped with the seals of three departments was delivered to him.

Junichiro and Jiang Xia exchanged a forced smile.

"I want to see that jade in a week!"

Junichiro held up the seal, hesitating to stamp it.

(ˉ▽￣～) Tch~~, you think I'll tolerate you?

Jiang Xia pulled out a small notebook containing a national newspaper that his comrades from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had urgently found.

"Mr. Ichiro, that's quite a generous offer. Would you like to place a few more orders? This pot is safe and environmentally friendly, and it's sure to suit the tastes of your country's people!"

"Oh, we'll take a small loss. We can use your brand?"

Junichiro frowned as he looked at the Japanese newspapers. The headlines were about those old guys barking like dogs, saying he had misjudged the situation and that it wasn't a priceless treasure.

Ha, whether something is a priceless treasure or not, it's all just talk. How many people have actually seen something that's a legend?

As long as the First Family says so, isn't that enough?

However, the most important thing is to bring the things back!

"I want to see the jade in a week! The order can be increased to 3000 units! Payment after delivery! Is that feasible?"

Seeing that Jiang Xia was still hesitating, Junichiro turned his gaze to the middle-aged man who had delivered the contract.

"What, you're just going to let this kid talk to me?"

"Given your government's consistent behavior, shouldn't you be the ones to step in? My sincerity is more than enough!"

The middle-aged man shrugged rather stylishly: "I'm here to sign a contract with you regarding the 'air fryer.' As for the treasure you mentioned, I'm not familiar with it and can't comment!"

Junichiro looked at the middle-aged man, a hint of dissatisfaction in his eyes.

However, the middle-aged man remained unmoved. He slightly raised his chin and said firmly, "We respect every partner. If you feel there is anything inappropriate, we will not force you. After all, cooperation is based on equality and respect."

The middle-aged man paused, then continued, "As for the treasure you mentioned, that's a matter between you and this young man, and we won't interfere. But if you try to force him in an unreasonable way, then I'm sorry, we can refuse to sign this contract."

Junichiro's expression changed; he hadn't expected the middle-aged man to be so resolute.

Baka yarou, didn't that person say their government was very concerned about this?

Miscalculation! A losing position!

"Alright, I'll continue talking with this young comrade of yours!"

Those who understand the times are wise; I've always known that.

The middle-aged man nodded slightly: "I hope our cooperation will proceed smoothly. But please remember, we will not stand idly by if there is any behavior that is detrimental to our comrades."

After speaking, the middle-aged man glanced at Jiang Xia, then silently retreated behind Jiang Xia, put his hands behind his back, and said no more.

Jiang Xia, who was standing to the side, was somewhat surprised. He had learned from his master's neighbor that the negotiations on the food purchase agreement with Australia had reached a stalemate.

Why? It's all because we don't have money!

Several hundred thousand US dollars is no small sum! Australia is a major resource consumer and doesn't care about China's resource sales plan at all; they just want cash.

Even so, I can still feel the protective power of Motherland for her little cub.

Hehe, that’s great!

Okay, I won't tease him anymore. It's better to keep the money in my pocket.

"Taiwan! We can use your trademark! Payment first, goods later. You'll receive payment within a week, and pick up the jade a week later!"

"A mere $120 million isn't a big deal for you, is it?"

"Deal!" Junichiro gritted his teeth and directly altered the quantity and numbers on the contract.

Bang bang bang, a series of stamps.

Junichiro picked up a contract, grabbed two air fryers, and left.

"The jade must arrive within a week! Otherwise, both the jade and the stone will be destroyed!"

"Alright! Take care, and don't bother seeing me out!"

Watching Junichiro walk away, the foreign affairs staff member peeked out, looked at the newly signed contract, gave Jiang Xia a thumbs-up, and then hurriedly chased after him.

With excited hearts and trembling hands, Li Huaide and Yang Youning, who had been watching the whole thing from the sidelines, also wanted to see the contract worth 120 million.

Before it even caught his eye, the middle-aged man carefully stuffed it into his bag. Although he maintained a serious expression, his slightly trembling hands betrayed his true feelings.

After calming himself down, the middle-aged man asked, "Comrade Jiang Xia, someone asked me to inquire whether that thing is real."

Jiang Xia chuckled and picked up the pen he had forgotten in the small notebook on the table: "If I said this was the Golden Cudgel, would you believe me?"

The crowd shook their heads.

"What if I hire several experts and they keep talking and talking?"

The middle-aged man chuckled and nodded to indicate that he understood.

"Should we contact Wang Kui and have him return immediately?"

"No need, I think I have that thing with me!"

The middle-aged man was amused again, and then looked at Yang Youning and Li Huaide.

"Air fryers are no small number. You still need to develop a corresponding production plan to ensure the quantity! Report any difficulties to the organization in a timely manner!"

Xiao Jiang raised his hand and said, "We need more asbestos roofing sheets and asbestos cloth; the factory is running low. If possible, could you also send some ductile iron and a set of diamond cutting tools?"

The middle-aged man chuckled: "Yes! They all do! But we've also heard from the Alliance that they're quite interested in air fryers."

"The alliance's terms can't be changed!"

……

Sijiucheng Hotel.

The notebook's luxurious room.

Old man Tanaka disassembled the air fryer completely: "Master, this cobbled-together thing isn't worth $120 at all."

"Moreover, look, even the same component is inconsistent in size! The craftsmanship of China is outrageously low!"

"With these cobbled-together parts, our factory can produce 1000 units a day at a cost of no more than $10!"

Junichiro didn't care at all: "That donation is in the hands of the First Family. Without it, how can we complain about the unfair treatment we've received? How can we get the donation back?"

As he spoke, Junichiro shook the contract.

“And this!” Junichiro pointed to the air fryer: “This is the compensation we fought hard to obtain after suffering unfair treatment!”

"Go, change the contract to 1200 million!"

"Oh, and also, go and register the patent for this pot. After the finished product is shipped back to China, promote it as compensation from China."

Old man Tanaka immediately flattered, "Brilliant! In this way, our efforts to bring back the treasure will be presented to the people!"

"Hum hum!!"

Hehehe~~~~

Jiang Xia chuckled to himself, drooling as he looked at the set of diamond knives gleaming in the sunlight.

"Master Ning, I'm leaving this to you. Please help me get the lead screw out!"

"Just you wait and see!"

With everything arranged, Jiang Xia found a secluded spot and began rummaging through the spatial storage.

"Where did you throw that broken stone?"