"Hongfeng Electronics Factory is mine. I'll cooperate with whomever I please. Is there a problem?" Nie Xiaosu retorted.
"Miss Nie, you've misunderstood. The thorny issue isn't on your side, but with Mingshan District," Chen Feng explained.
"Mingshan District disagrees? How is that possible? A strong alliance, isn't that a good thing? Why would Mingshan District disagree? Do they not want to develop?" Nie Xiaosu asked, utterly bewildered.
"Miss Nie, the situation is this: the people in Mingshan District are not as open-minded as those in Sanhai Province. To put it simply, they want to tightly control high-tech, keeping it proprietary and not sharing it. To put it even more bluntly, they want to hog it all for themselves," Chen Feng explained earnestly.
"Chen Feng, the way you put it, the cooperation between Mingshan District and Hongfeng Electronics Factory will be quite difficult. By the way, Chen Feng, aren't you the head of the Mingshan District Development and Reform Commission? Do you have any way to solve this problem?" Nie Xiaosu probed tentatively.
"I haven't thought of a good solution yet. You know, changing people's minds is the hardest thing in the world," Chen Feng said truthfully.
"Then what should we do? Mingshan District's chip industry and new energy industry both possess cutting-edge technology, and Hongfeng Electronics Factory is truly covetous," Nie Xiaosu said emotionally.
"Miss Nie, don't worry. Give me one day, and I'm sure I can come up with a good plan. For something that benefits both sides, I'll do everything in my power to make it succeed," Chen Feng replied with determination.
This time, if Mingshan District's two pillar industries, the chip industry and the new energy industry, could cooperate with Sandong City's Hongfeng Electronics Factory, it would not only attract massive investment but also introduce the mature enterprise management experience of Sanhai Province, which was the most crucial aspect. Inland provinces lacked flexible market management experience the most. And market management experience, such things, couldn't be done with copy-pasting; it required substantial practice.
"Alright then, I'll give you a day off. Hurry back to Mingshan District and see if you can find a way to persuade them to change their minds, and then let the two pillar industries form a strong alliance with Hongfeng Electronics Factory," Nie Xiaosu said excitedly. If this matter were handed to someone else, she would have no confidence at all. Entrusting it to Chen Feng, however, filled her with anticipation. Chen Feng was not only a genius in the political arena but also in the business world. With his unparalleled talent, convincing Mingshan District's traditional mindset to change should not be a significant issue.
Chen Feng took a plane back to Mingshan District that very evening. Qin Yan had specifically booked a hotel room near the airport to wait for Chen Feng.
"Director Qin, Mingshan District's chip industry and new energy industry are developing very well. I want to elevate these two industries in Mingshan District to a higher level. Therefore, I want Mingshan District to bring out its core technology and cooperate with Sandong City's Hongfeng Electronics Factory for a strong alliance," Chen Feng stated directly.
"Chen Feng, have you been away from the political arena for too long? With your idea, don't talk about others disagreeing, I myself will not agree. The chip industry and the new energy industry are Mingshan District's characteristic industries. How can we give core technology to others?" Qin Yan asked sternly.
Chen Feng was not flustered at all. He had anticipated this outcome before returning to Mingshan District. One had to admit that the difference in mindset between people in developed areas and underdeveloped areas was indeed significant. People in developed areas had a broader perspective and were easily persuaded. On the other hand, people in underdeveloped areas were more conservative and difficult to persuade.
"Director Qin, your thinking is incorrect, it needs to change," Chen Feng explained directly.
"I think my thinking is very correct. Think about it carefully, this is the age of technology. Whoever masters core technology can make a lot of money. If core technology is shared, and competitiveness is lost, how can we make a lot of money?" Qin Yan questioned excitedly.
"However, have you ever considered how enormous the chip industry and the new energy industry are? Can a small place like Mingshan District grasp them?" Chen Feng retorted calmly.
"Given Mingshan District's scale, it definitely cannot digest them in a short time. But, it's alright, we can digest them slowly," Qin Yan continued, feeling quite confident.
"By the time Mingshan District finishes its slow digestion, the technologies of these two industries will already be commonplace. Director Qin, what I mean is, if Mingshan District wants to maintain its technological advantage in these two industries, it must form a strong alliance with developed provinces and advanced technologies," Chen Feng explained earnestly.
"Chen Feng, your thinking is too far-reaching. To be honest, neither of us can stay in Mingshan District forever. As long as Mingshan District's economy develops rapidly in the next few years, there's no need to rack your brains thinking about things decades from now," Qin Yan advised Chen Feng. Frankly speaking, Mingshan District's current steady economic development was quite good. Rapid economic growth was key, but stability was paramount. There was no need for change. Any change carried risks. What if the change failed? Wouldn't their political careers suffer significantly?
"Director Qin, your thinking is not wrong. But the problem is, you should know me. I am not someone who seeks promotion for promotion's sake. I like to be promoted while also doing good for the common people. Therefore, knowing that Mingshan District's chip industry and new energy industry will face crises in the future, I cannot turn a blind eye. I cannot do such a thing," Chen Feng explained earnestly.
"Chen Feng, Chen Feng, once others get involved in the political arena, their original intentions are immediately eroded. You, however, after so many years in politics, your original intentions remain unchanged. This is truly rare, and I cherish it. As your woman, I will naturally firmly support all your decisions, especially those with a grand vision," Qin Yan said with firm conviction.
"Director Qin, thank you for your understanding. However, your support alone is not quite enough," Chen Feng said gravely.
"I am the head of Mingshan District, and I fully support you. How could that not be enough?" Qin Yan asked, confused.
"Director Qin, in China's political arena, there have always been conservatives and radicals. I am a young radical, and at the same time, Mingshan District also has conservatives. The conservative faction in Mingshan District is quite powerful. If we disregard their feelings and forcefully implement new policies, it might trigger unrest in Mingshan District's political circles. If Mingshan District's politics become chaotic, it will greatly damage the business environment, ultimately hindering Mingshan District's economic development," Chen Feng continued gravely.
"Your words make sense. But the question is, can the conservatives be persuaded by the radicals? Historically, in China, there seems to be no precedent for this," Qin Yan asked anxiously.
"Historically, it has indeed been difficult for radicals and conservatives to coexist harmoniously. However, it is not impossible. There have been times in Chinese history when radicals and conservatives cooperated. To put it simply, as long as the conservatives and radicals have a common enemy, or common interests, the two sides can coexist harmoniously," Chen Feng explained patiently.
"Currently, regarding the technology in Mingshan District's chip industry and new energy industry, there are no common interests. Radicals pursue long-term benefits, while conservatives pursue immediate gains. Without common interests, how can we reconcile them?" Qin Yan continued to ask anxiously.
"It doesn't matter, if there are no common interests, we can create them," Chen Feng said calmly.
"What? Create common interests? How do we create them?" Qin Yan asked, astonished. Chen Feng, just like before, had very bold and leapfrog ideas. Most people couldn't understand Chen Feng's thoughts.
"It's simple. You, in your capacity as the head of Mingshan District, issue a document stating that the provincial capital wants to relocate Mingshan District's entire chip industry and new energy industry. Unless Mingshan District proves with practical actions that its chip industry and new energy industry have great development prospects within Mingshan District. Once this document is issued, the conservatives will naturally cooperate with the radicals," Chen Feng explained word by word.
"Chen Feng, your idea is simply brilliant. You've mastered political maneuvering. How about this, I'll go draft the document right now," Qin Yan said excitedly.
"I'll draft the document," Chen Feng said earnestly.
"Chen Feng, it's just a document, I can write it, there's no need for you to personally write it, right?" Qin Yan asked, not understanding.