"Dong Ge, why did Old Uncle go to the provincial capital without saying a word? I didn't get any news at all."
When Chen Yang brought Zhang Dabiao to Hu Dong's house, Hu Dong looked around left and right, but couldn't find Chen Hao. Having not seen their child for so long, he and his wife missed him dearly.
"Yang Zi, the transfer order came down suddenly after the New Year. Old Uncle wasn't prepared either. Once the order is issued, no one can refuse it."
"So, right after the New Year, Old Uncle took up his new post. Next time we meet, we'll have to change our address. Old Uncle is now the Director of the Provincial Administration for Industry and Commerce."
Although he didn't see his child, Hu Dong still enthusiastically welcomed Chen Yang into his home and quickly asked Yu Lili to prepare a meal, wanting to keep Chen Yang for dinner.
Hearing Hu Dong's words, Chen Yang couldn't help but click his tongue. Zou Chenguang's promotion speed was truly astonishing.
Less than a year ago, when Chen Yang first met Zou Chenguang, he was just a director of the Municipal Management Committee. In less than half a year, he became a deputy mayor. Now, just after the New Year, he was promoted again, becoming the Director of the Provincial Administration for Industry and Commerce in Anhui Province.
This pace of promotion was very rare, even in that era.
"Old Uncle is having a lucky streak. I'll visit him again next time I go to Fei City."
Chen Yang finally learned from Hu Dong where Zou Chenguang had gone. The Provincial Administration for Industry and Commerce was quite a good unit, and it was mainly related to the work Chen Yang had been doing.
"You don't need to be so modest. He's been sidelined for years. If it weren't for you, he might still be the director of the Municipal Management Committee right now."
"Of course, Director Zou also helped you, Yang Zi. You can be considered a win-win cooperation."
Others might not know, but Hu Dong was well aware of Zou Chenguang's situation over the years. From the Municipal Public Security Bureau to the Municipal Management Committee, although it was a lateral transfer, it was almost equivalent to a disguised demotion.
After all, the power difference between a department with real authority and a leisurely one was quite significant.
It was precisely because he met Chen Yang and started the individual business project that Zou Chenguang gained the recognition of his superiors and was promoted.
Of course, without Zou Chenguang, Chen Yang's business would not have been able to expand so smoothly.
Not only did Zou Chenguang and Chen Yang benefit mutually, but Hu Dong also gained advantages.
Now, he had been promoted from captain to director of the local police station.
"Dong Ge, speaking of that."
"But I am still grateful to Old Uncle from the bottom of my heart. Without him, I wouldn't have been able to build my business to this extent in such a short time."
Chen Yang wasn't lying. If it were another leader, he might have been arrested for operating a radio store.
When he was first reborn, he was too naive and his ideas were too idealistic, completely ignoring the grim reality at the beginning.
Fortunately, by chance, he had managed to find a way.
It was because Chen Yang saved Zou Chenguang's son that Zou Chenguang had the patience to listen to Chen Yang's ideas, and he also went to inspect Shenjiaba, giving Chen Yang the opportunity to impress him.
If it were any other leader, they wouldn't have so much time to care about a peddler engaged in speculation and profiteering, let alone listen to your ideas. They might have arrested you on the spot.
"Let's not talk about this anymore. The last time Old Uncle returned to Qinghe City for an inspection, he specifically instructed Director Liu of the current Administration for Industry and Commerce, saying that he had some ideas regarding the factory you asked him about before."
"Old Uncle also specifically contacted Secretary Chen of Liuhe County. Unfortunately, you hadn't returned at the time, and Old Uncle had just taken office, so he couldn't leave his work there and had to return."
"So, Old Uncle specifically instructed Director Liu, asking him to cooperate with you and to seek his help if you had any problems."
"He knew that you would definitely look for me when you came, so he also specifically instructed me."
Hu Dong brought Chen Yang good news: the situation with Zou Chenguang was now very clear, which was to support Chen Yang in setting up a factory.
"Then I must thank Old Uncle properly next time I see him."
Chen Yang was surprised by this news but not overly excited, as he had already received full support for setting up a factory in Jinling.
The situation in Anhui Province was likely due to Zou Chenguang's efforts to advocate for him after going to the provincial level.
There was no other way. Although Anhui Province was the first province to allow individual businesses to operate legally, it also bore the greatest pressure.
Having taken the first step, taking subsequent steps was even more pressured than at the beginning. If they took too big a step, or even went down the wrong path, not only would they lose their initial advantage, but they might even make mistakes.
Conversely, provinces like Jiangsu, which were a step behind Anhui, would be more aggressive. Those with nothing to lose were not afraid of what they might lose. Since they hadn't achieved anything yet, they might as well take bigger strides.
If they made mistakes, it wouldn't matter. They were all groping their way forward, and since they hadn't achieved anything, they had nothing to lose.
After having a meal at Hu Dong's place, Chen Yang had Hu Dong accompany him to visit Liu Zhendong, the director of the Administration for Industry and Commerce in Qinghe City.
Director Liu was also an old hand from the former Municipal Management Committee. Chen Yang had met him when Zou Chenguang was there, but because Zou Chenguang had paved the way for him, Chen Yang had never interacted with him directly.
Today, Hu Dong made a formal introduction, and Chen Yang met Liu Zhendong.
"Boss Chen, we're old acquaintances. Don't worry, Director Zou has already briefed me. I will fully cooperate."
"The first individual business was established in our Qinghe. We can't lag behind in establishing the first factory either."
Liu Zhendong shook Chen Yang's hand warmly. He had indirectly benefited from Chen Yang. If it weren't for Chen Yang, Zou Chenguang wouldn't have been promoted, and if Zou Chenguang hadn't been promoted, it wouldn't have been his turn to be promoted.
He knew better than anyone that he must hold onto Chen Yang as a stepping stone for his promotion.
As long as he could grasp this individual economy and the private economy that was about to flourish, he would definitely not stop at his current position.
"Director Liu, you need to speed things up. I'm heading back to Jinling, and they are also preparing to set up a factory there."
Chen Yang chuckled. He intentionally revealed this information. Although he knew Liu Zhendong wouldn't be so foolish as to hinder him, he wanted to put some pressure on Liu Zhendong.
Even if it was just to compete for the title of the first factory in the country, he would exert himself to the fullest.
After all, Zou Chenguang had directly benefited from being the first individual business. If it weren't for the reports about the first individual business in the country, how could he have become famous in the capital?
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As expected, as soon as Chen Yang finished speaking, Liu Zhendong became anxious.
"I was just about to look for you, Boss Chen, but you hadn't returned. Let alone me, Director Zou specially came back from Fei City as soon as he was sure, but he missed you. We want to set up the factory under the name of a cooperative. This way, it will be collectively funded, considered collective assets, and registered under the cooperative, but in reality, you will operate it and bring more income to the villagers."
Liu Zhendong was very anxious. This was a great achievement, and he couldn't let others snatch the credit.