Chapter 49: A Glimmer of Dawn

  "So I think this is the greatest opportunity for me to enter the Chinese market and expand our business!" exclaimed Yamazaki, addressing the board members with unparalleled excitement.

  "Indeed, there will be some risks. But isn't that the case with any business? In fact, I'm counting on the failures of Japanese companies in Southeast Asia to hold back and think this is our opportunity."

  "As long as we take advantage of the fact that nobody else wants to invest in land, while China desperately needs a large amount of foreign exchange. This is our great opportunity to fully enter the Chinese market and even use China's land to create profits for us!"

  Taking a deep breath, Yamazaki said in a low voice: "Nowadays, domestically, there is growing dissatisfaction with the excessive use of pesticides and fertilizers, resulting in high levels of toxic residues on vegetables. This contradiction was bound to erupt sooner or later."

  "Fujita Kazuyoshi started the 'Daichi Association' four years ago, and it has been growing rapidly ever since. This also reflects people's extreme need for organic vegetables."

  "Now, Jeju Island is almost in a completely unpolluted state. At this time, we can go in and use large-scale farming to operate organic vegetables, not only can we supply Japan which has an extreme desire for organic vegetables, but we can also develop into Europe and the Americas!"

  "We can establish our own brand while using land in China. Moreover, the labor cost in China is extremely low now, which gives us a great opportunity to compress costs and expand profits."

  Yamasaki smiled and said to the directors, "Not only that, but this way we can also alleviate the pressure on the government from the people. We are not Koreans, who care about 'the land under one's feet'..."

  Yamazaki's words caused a slight laugh from the people below, and the "soil is not two" that Koreans like to emphasize has become a joke in Japan.

  Although both countries are allies of the United States, the mutual dislike between South Korea and Japan is not a new phenomenon. It's common for Japanese people to make jokes about Koreans in everyday life.

  "On one hand, this can alleviate the pressure on the government, and on the other hand, it can also rapidly expand our Bayong's influence among the people with cheap vegetables!"

  Yamasaki's words were met with nods from the directors. Indeed, Wan Hong is also a large trading company, but compared to the big financial groups like Sumitomo and Mitsubishi, it falls short by more than just a little.

  They are the true giants of all industries in Japan. Every entrepreneur wants their company to become a giant in its industry.

  But few can ultimately achieve this. To do so, one must first spread influence among the masses. Only then will they habitually buy products from Wan Hong in their daily lives, and that is the foundation.

  The Japanese place great importance on "fūhyō" (reputation by rumor), and if Hwang Ung was able to utilize vegetables, an indispensable daily necessity in Japan, he could establish his own "fūhyō" among the people.

  So this is undoubtedly a huge boost for the sales of other products of Wan Hong.

  "In conclusion, I think our investment in Hainan Island, China is necessary and must be done! This risk, we can take. Of course, to reduce the risk, we can gradually expand our cooperation with the Chinese side. We can start from 300 to 500 mu (about 200-330 acres) and gradually increase the planting area."

  "On the one hand, this can alleviate our financial pressure and risk, on the other hand, it also allows us to better explore this path." However, Yamazaki said to everyone: "The government has been encouraging enterprises to go out and acquire more arable land for the country."

  "But due to the failure of Southeast Asia strategy, now everyone is hesitant to move forward. If we can find a way out, then our chips in the government will be heavier!"

  "I've finished speaking, let's discuss!" said Yamazaki, and sat down directly. As he sat down, the entire board of directors erupted in applause.

  Everyone applauded the president with sincerity, and this analysis of pros and cons made them very admiring. Even if the president was vetoed by the old president this time, his prestige was still established.

  Under the applause and gaze of everyone, the old director slowly stood up. Everyone involuntarily stopped and stared blankly at the old director, now wondering what he was going to do next.

  To be honest, everyone is still afraid of this old president. It was he who led the entire Bayong after the war. He also made Bayong go from obscurity to where it is today.

  "I've said it before, I'm already retired. I just came as an old employee to offer my opinions to you all." However, the old chairman smiled slightly and said, "And every decision made by the current chairman, I will unconditionally support! My speech is now over!"

  "Wow..." The applause became even more intense, indicating that the old president had already acknowledged the president's approach. Just as the applause was about to subside, the old president smiled slightly and bowed before leaving.

  "Gentlemen! Please complete our project within the shortest time possible!" However, Yamazaki looked at his father's departing figure and couldn't help but feel inspired: "Let Wan Hong reach its peak in our hands!"

  "Hooray!!"

  At this time, Liang Sanping did not know that his difficulties had deepened. Wan Hong had already reached a comprehensive consensus and even the president of Wan Hong Corporation, Yamazaki, would personally lead a team to China for negotiations.

  He is now squatting in his own workshop, smoking one after another. He thought of many things. He thought that traditional Chinese medicine would only be a dietary supplement abroad in the future.

  But in Japan and Korea, traditional Chinese medicine can be sold openly as a medicinal product. And these products are all made in China...

  He thought of a lifetime of hard work and effort, like Professor Liu Lao and other scientists. But agriculture, farmers, and rural areas, although changed, only had slow development until the 21st century.

  Is it really going to be like this for a lifetime?! Liang Sanping was unwilling, but had no choice.

  "San Ping! San Ping......" At this time, a person ran to the workshop panting. Liang Sanping looked up and saw that it was team leader Wang Dachang: "Sanping ah! The leaders of the autonomous prefecture are looking for you, they're in the team right now! You'd better hurry back for a while......"

  Liang Sanping was taken aback for a moment before responding with a "yes". He hastily put on his clothes and followed Wang Dachang to the company. The leader of the autonomous prefecture, undoubtedly, was Ge Tai.

  But what did Ge Tai come to him for at this time? Liang Sanping was very puzzled.

  When he walked into the team, he saw Ge Tai and Shu Heng already waiting for him in the company's office. Ge Tai was holding a cigarette in his hand, and when he saw Liang Sanping, he couldn't help but smile.

  "Sanping, gather your things and come with me to Yangcheng immediately! There are leaders waiting for your report!"

  Ge Tai saw Liang Sanping, and his first sentence was this. This sentence directly stunned Liang Sanping. He had not thought at all that Ge Tai came to find him for this matter.

  "This... Secretary, didn't you say..."

  "After you left, Secretary immediately called the leader. Made a report on what you said, and the leader asked to hear your on-site report..."

  Shu Heng, standing beside Ge Tai, smiled and said to Liang Sanping: "Your vacation, we've already asked the scene for you. Comrade Xing Cheng'an said it would be approved immediately, so now you have to go with us to Yangcheng..."

  Liang Sanping nodded heavily upon hearing this. He knew that this opportunity was one that Ge Tai had gone out of his way to secure for him, and if he failed, it would likely affect Ge Tai's evaluation in the eyes of their superiors.

  It may even affect Ge Tai's career path.

  "You little brat! What are you getting excited about?! I didn't do this for your sake, I did it for the over 2 million people of the entire autonomous region!"

  Ge Tai burst out laughing, stood up and patted Liang Sanping's shoulder, saying: "You're right! Since we have the skills and the ability, why do we need to rely on the Japanese to make a living?! Can't we earn this money ourselves?!"

  "Since it's right, we should stick to it! This is our principle." Finally, the old man who had passed his knowing heaven's fate age said this sentence to Liang Sanping.

  "It's just a political life, it doesn't compare to actually doing something. So what if I lose my rice bowl?! As long as I'm doing the right thing, that's enough for me. Otherwise, why would I be in politics?!"

  Liang San was silent, and Ge Tai had already said enough. What else did he need to say? He bowed deeply to Ge Tai, then said: "Let's set off now! We don't need to bring clothes or anything!"

  "How can you not bring it, you're going to see the leader after all. Dress properly!!" At some point, Big Brother Liang Daping arrived in the office and handed a package to Liang Sanping.

  "Old Three, do it well! Don't bring shame to our Old Liang's family!" Liang Sanping's eyes became moist, and he nodded heavily. He walked out of the office amidst Ge Tai's laughter.

  The jeep outside has been waiting, and the autonomous prefecture is not as good as Qiong Zhou Kou, there are also Gaosan cars. There are only two jeeps 212 here.

  "Brother! I'll go ahead and get busy, you help me tell Professor Liu later!" Liang Sanping only said this one sentence, the jeep directly roared and drove away.

  Under the moonlight and tree shade, Ye Jianwen smiled as he watched Liang Sanping's back view disappearing into the distance. His eyes sparkled with unknown thoughts...

  "Who would have thought that this young fellow is quite capable of stirring up trouble, and Xiao Ye is indeed... Insisting on making a fuss over this matter..." In Yang City, two old men were smiling and playing Go.

  "But... what he said does seem to make sense, let's wait till he arrives and listen to what this young man has in mind..."