Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

The cold wind howled.

As soon as Zhao Ruilong stepped out of the office building, he felt a chill and shivered.

The driver, Wan Kuian, quickly ran to the van, started the engine, and turned on the air conditioning.

After getting into the car and sitting down, Zhao Ruilong casually took out a pack of cigarettes and handed it to Wan Kuian.

"Sorry, Lao Wan, I decided to leave work early without telling you."

"It's alright, Brother Long. As a driver, I should be available whenever you call."

Zhao Xiaohui got into the car and pulled the door shut.

He exhaled a puff of hot air and rubbed his hands together repeatedly.

"After the Spring Festival, you might as well enroll in a driving school and retake the driving test to get your driver's license."

"Otherwise, how will I drive my girlfriend out on dates in the future?"

Zhao Ruilong shook his head decisively.

"Forget it, I don't know the way and I don't have GPS, I don't want to drive!"

"Navigation? What's that?"

Zhao Xiaohui was a little curious.

"It's something that can display your location and plan routes in real time on a map. It already exists abroad, but it still uses a helium gyroscope for positioning, so the location information isn't accurate."

"Once the United States opens up civilian GPS satellite positioning signals, navigation using satellite positioning will be much more accurate. However, to achieve sufficient accuracy, continuously updated digital maps are still necessary."

Zhao Ruilong's explanation left Zhao Xiaohui even more confused, as she couldn't understand what he was saying at all.

"Sister Hui, shall we go straight back to the provincial party committee compound?"

"No, take Xiaolong to Guangming Community, which is diagonally opposite the Supreme Court of Handong, first."

"Alright, let's go then."

Wan Kui shifted gears and accelerated, and the commercial vehicle slowly started moving.

As the van approached the gate, the gatekeeper, Grandpa Wang, quickly opened the gate and rushed out.

"Good evening, Uncle Wang. Thank you for your hard work."

Zhao Ruilong rolled down the car window and offered him a pack of cigarettes.

Grandpa Wang hurriedly came forward and accepted the cigarette with both hands with a smile.

"Thank you, Mr. Zhao. It's not hard work for me; I'm used to guarding the gate."

"It's cold at night, turn on the air conditioner. Don't try to save the company electricity; that little bit of electricity bill is nothing!"

"Okay, okay, I'll turn on the air conditioner right away!"

"It's cold outside, hurry back inside!"

"Okay, Mr. Zhao, take care."

The van slowly started moving and drove away.

Grandpa Wang did not return to the guard post immediately. After closing the gate, he walked around with a flashlight to make sure there was nothing unusual before going back.

Although a pack of cigarettes doesn't cost much, the shopkeeper's respect made Grandpa Wang feel especially warm inside, even in the dead of winter.

and so……

He still prefers to wrap himself tightly in his cotton-padded coat rather than turn on the air conditioner.

Meanwhile, inside the departing van...

Zhao Xiaohui had long been used to her younger brother's approachable nature.

Whether they are drivers, security guards, cleaners, or ordinary production line technicians in the factory.

Zhao Ruilong has always treated everyone equally.

They not only often ate in the cafeteria together, but also chatted about everyday things.

They did not look down on others because of their prominent family background.

In addition, Huilong Electronics offers relatively better salaries and benefits, with formal labor contracts and social security for all employees.

Compared to companies that don't sign contracts, don't provide social security, can fire employees at will, and don't pay overtime, this is so much better.

and so……

In just over two months, Huilong Electronics has developed a very good corporate culture, which is not only energetic but also humane.

Zhao Xiaohui secretly admired this people-oriented corporate management model.

Sometimes she really wondered whether her brother had spent seven years in prison for labor reform or seven years in further education.

“Ruilong, I’ve thought about it and I think what you said in the lab was right.”

"When we sell products, we're not just selling the products themselves, but also the emotional value they provide."

"As long as our product is good enough, selling it at a high price may actually be more beneficial to sales."

“A high-end brand must have a high-end price. Once it is successfully established, there will be many people who will buy it as a gift.”

At this point, Zhao Xiaohui suddenly changed the subject.

"But if we sell it for 1999, can we make half the profit?"

"How can there be so many?"

Zhao Ruilong said with a deep sense of melancholy:

"Due to insufficient investment, a shortage of talent, and the technological blockade imposed by the West, our domestic semiconductor industry has lagged behind the West by about ten years."

"If we use domestic electronic components, we simply cannot produce top-notch performance and a wide variety of functions for the same electronic products."

"Just like the assembled computers we provide for the ever-expanding Huilong Internet Cafe, many of the processors, memory, graphics cards, and hard drives have to be imported."

“But it doesn’t matter. Once Dad becomes the top leader of Handong, we can create market demand and introduce support policies, which will surely attract a large number of enterprises to invest in Handong.”

"At that time, under the huge incentive of profits and the severe test of the market, everyone will be motivated to actively recruit talents, conduct research and development, and reform management. The electronic information industry in our Handong Province will surely develop rapidly."

Zhao Xiaohui suddenly realized.

She finally understood why the father and son had written the pilot program long ago and discussed specific plans on how to develop many industries, but had not rushed to implement them.

It turns out that it wasn't just a matter of waiting. After the leadership reshuffle at the beginning of the year, my father officially became the top leader of Handong and held great power.

They are still waiting for their younger brother's new MP3 product to be successfully developed, creating huge market demand and attracting manufacturers.

The two complement each other, and only through close integration can they create tremendous momentum for development.

otherwise.

If a father only has power but lacks good products, it's unlikely that manufacturers will be willing to invest in and build factories in Handong for research and development, just for a little bit of preferential subsidy policy.

If only the younger brother develops a good product, but the father doesn't have the power, then it's uncertain whether the research results can be preserved, let alone attract manufacturers to invest.

"No wonder Dad listens to you more and more these days!"

"I think a lot of what you said makes a lot of sense."

"Especially that statement: Without political power, economic propositions are just empty words!"

"Wow, what a profound truth! Everyone in business or politics should read and ponder this carefully!"

Zhao Ruilong glanced sideways at his second sister.

“If you really think what I said makes sense, then have your brother-in-law apply to return to China as soon as possible.”

“Although his job at the Consulate General in the United States is promising, your long-term separation is not a solution.”

Zhao Xiaohui scoffed dismissively, "We have a great relationship, so don't worry about it. Also, he's going back to China to visit his family on the 10th of next month. If there's anything you want him to buy, just let me know in advance."

"Okay, I'll let you know when I've thought it through!"

Zhao Ruilong looked out the window.

That wasn't what I was thinking about; I wanted my brother-in-law, who was a commercial attaché, to bring me things.

Instead, she was thinking about how to save her brother-in-law's life.

My second sister's husband used to be a commercial counselor, and he is very likely to become a diplomatic ambassador in the future.

Unfortunately, on 9/11, he happened to be inside the World Trade Center, which was destroyed by planes.

"If all else fails, I'll fly there beforehand and try my best to prevent him from going to the World Trade Center. That should definitely save me from disaster!"

Thinking of this, Zhao Ruilong also thought of his brother-in-law, who was equally deserving of life protection.

Ace pilots are national treasures more precious than gold, the pride of heaven.

However, while trying to drive away a US reconnaissance plane that had intruded into its airspace, the fighter jet's tail was suddenly destroyed, causing it to lose control and crash into the sea.

His heroic sacrifice not only added another blood debt to the United States, but also became an indelible part of the bloody and tearful history for hundreds of millions of Chinese people.

If both brothers-in-law were still alive, without leaving behind orphans and widows, they would have become generals and ambassadors.

The Zhao family wouldn't have been brought down by Sha Ruijin so quickly.

therefore.

For Zhao Ruilong, the two most important things in 2001 were saving the lives of his two brothers-in-law.

It's not just about completing the system tasks, but also about making the Zhao family's background even stronger.

"Should my eldest sister and her family come back for the Spring Festival this year?"

Zhao Xiaohui shook her head slightly.

"I don't know. Maybe your brother-in-law will be on duty again and won't be able to come back to celebrate the Spring Festival with us."

“Then call her tomorrow and tell her that Dad is going to be elected as the Secretary of the Hantong Provincial Committee. It’s such a joyous occasion, and the whole family must come back for the New Year this year!”

Just as he finished speaking, the van arrived at the entrance of Guangming Residential Area.

"Okay, I'll call your older sister tomorrow and tell her to hurry up and find your girlfriend!"

"Brother Long, are you coming to pick me up tomorrow morning?" driver Wan Kuian asked hurriedly.

"No need, I'll take a taxi home myself!"

Although Lu Yike only took Zhao Ruilong home once.

But Zhao Ruilong, with his exceptional memory, still managed to find her doorstep accurately.

Lift the doormat and take the key to open the door.

Gently open the door and enter the house, slowly changing your shoes.

He was tiptoeing towards Lu Yike's room, intending to surprise her...

"Xiao Ke is back!"

A strong, resonant voice suddenly rang out.

Zhao Ruilong was instantly stunned.

The master bedroom door opened, letting in light.

A tall, imposing man with an dignified air walked out, wearing a military overcoat.

On the epaulettes of his overcoat were two golden general stars...