Li Hongling briefly explained her plan.
In essence, it was to exploit policy loopholes and become a super smuggler.
Previously, both the European Union and the United States had imposed embargoes on China regarding high-end new energy technologies.
This meant that while China could produce new energy vehicles, they were not at a world-class level.
To address this, she could leverage loopholes in the policies of the EU and the US.
Simply put, Li Hongling established a company that, on the surface, was not a supplier of new energy vehicle components, but rather a mobile phone assembly company.
Mobile phones require high-tech electronic components, making this a plausible cover.
Thus, she would purchase several new energy components, banned by the EU and the US, by breaking them down into ten different mobile phone components. This way, the embargo policy would not be triggered.
Chen Feng listened intently.
He was stunned on the spot.
Li Hongling possessed even more business acumen than he had imagined.
Low-level business involved producing and selling oneself.
High-level business involved having others produce and then selling it.
"Xiaoling, can you tell me why you suddenly became so good at business?"
Chen Feng asked tentatively.
"Brother Feng, actually, I've always had many business ideas. But my identity didn't allow it back then. You know, as a migrant worker from the countryside, other than working in electronics factories my whole life, there were no other options. Even with many good ideas in my heart, I couldn't put them into practice. Fortunately, Brother Feng, with your strong support, I've managed to secure a place for myself."
Li Hongling explained humbly.
"That's good. I've discovered talent. Work hard, and perhaps you can be of great help to me in the future. You should know that for a powerful figure in politics to thrive, they must have strong business support. How should I put it, it's like the matter of China's military fleets; whether large or small, they must have the backing of business groups. Without commercial backing, neither large nor small fleets could survive for a single day."
Chen Feng said opportunely.
"Brother Feng, don't worry, I will work hard to make the business bigger and better. However, it will take time. You know, in this day and age, everything requires time; one cannot achieve success overnight."
Li Hongling replied earnestly.
"That's fine. My existing business connections and my own companies are sufficient for now. It's just that in the future, as my political status grows, I will need larger business groups as connections. I hope you can become that business group to help me then."
Chen Feng said solemnly.
Among the many women around him, two had exceptional business talent.
One was Jia Ye Meizi, and the other was Li Hongling.
In a sense, Li Hongling was even more talented than Jia Ye Meizi.
Most importantly, Li Hongling was Chinese, a local.
With this advantage, if China were to surpass the United States in the future, Li Hongling could leverage this opportunity to become the owner of a business empire.
Of course, this was just an initial thought. As for how far it would develop in the future, it would depend on Li Hongling's ability and luck.
"By the way, Brother Feng, are you free these few days?"
Li Hongling hesitated, then asked softly.
"Not too busy."
"Then, Brother Feng, can you do me a favor?"
Li Hongling asked tentatively.
"If my little sister has something, of course, I have to help."
Chen Feng responded immediately.
"Brother Feng, it's like this: my rural hometown is undertaking new rural construction, a plan to replace old houses with new ones. Simply put, it's about consolidating scattered rural houses along the main roads to form new rural communities. This policy was originally quite good, a policy that benefited the people. However, the good policy has been corrupted by local officials. Specifically, regarding my family. My family originally had four members, but the village only provided subsidies for three. It's clear that the subsidy for one person was pocketed by the village chief. However, the village chief adamantly denies it, insisting that in rural areas, girls do not have subsidy quotas. You are involved in politics, and I hope you can help me. With my current capabilities, I don't care about that small housing subsidy, but the village chief is clearly bullying me, and I can't swallow this insult."
Li Hongling said indignantly.
"Then let's go back to your hometown now. The political landscape in rural areas is like this: a small village chief, even smaller than a sesame seed, thinks they are a powerful political figure and dares to take any money."
Chen Feng replied calmly.
"Thank you, Brother Feng. It's too late today; we'll go back tomorrow morning. For now, I'll cook a late-night snack for Brother Feng myself. I've always wanted Brother Feng to taste my cooking but never had the chance. Now that I finally have the opportunity, I can't miss it."
Li Hongling said excitedly.
"That might not be good. Your mother is waiting for you at your place."
Chen Feng subconsciously refused.
"My mother went back to our rural hometown long ago. I live alone, so it's very convenient."
Li Hongling said with an excited smile.
Upon hearing Li Hongling's words, Chen Feng no longer refused.
Thus, he followed Li Hongling to her residence.
When Chen Feng saw where Li Hongling lived, he was stunned.
It was a basement again.
"Xiaoling, you're not the same as you were before; you're no longer a penniless migrant worker. Why are you still living in a basement?"
Chen Feng asked, feeling dizzy.
"Brother Feng, I live in the basement to remind myself. I must not become complacent just because of minor achievements, or I will quickly be reduced to a migrant worker again. Secondly, it also reminds me that I must maintain a spirit of hard work. In business, especially big business, it's impossible to succeed without enduring hardship."
Li Hongling replied with determination.
Chen Feng was impressed.
Indeed, whether it was men or women, those who accomplished great things had a broad vision.
"By the way, Xiaoling, what are you planning to treat me to tonight?"
Chen Feng changed the subject.
"Before we eat, I want Brother Feng to relax first..."
Li Hongling said with a flushed face.
"Perhaps not? You must be quite tired after a day of business."
Chen Feng replied modestly.
"It's alright, Brother Feng. Honestly, I'm very busy every day, and I feel fulfilled. Besides, we haven't... for a while. I miss it too..."
Li Hongling said, and had already taken off her clothes.
Chen Feng no longer held back.
Thus, the two spent several hours together in the cramped basement.
Last night, Li Hongling put on her clothes and made egg noodles for Chen Feng.
After finishing the noodles, Chen Feng didn't go home to sleep; he stayed in the basement and slept with Li Hongling for the night.
The next day, as Chen Feng was sleeping soundly, a deafening roar suddenly echoed...
Chen Feng instinctively opened his eyes and saw Li Hongling holding him in terror. Just as Chen Feng was wondering what had happened, a second roar followed.
Chen Feng now understood what was happening; someone was demolishing houses outside.
The two immediately ran out of the basement and looked outside. As expected, people were indeed demolishing houses.
Chen Feng became furious. This was not just demolishing houses; it was a blatant disregard for human life!
"Stop!"
Chen Feng roared.
"Kid, I advise you not to meddle."
The foreman glared at Chen Feng fiercely.
"You are demolishing houses and nearly buried me alive. You call this meddling?"
Chen Feng replied, his brows furrowed.
"What's the big deal? You're not dead, are you? If you were dead, we'd just pay compensation. Is it worth making such a fuss?"
The foreman replied dismissively.
"Do you people always disregard human life like this?"
Chen Feng coldly questioned the foreman.