Chapter 421 Pudong Construction Starts

After seeing off Huo Zhenting, he communicated with Cao Tianwei about the production and sales strategies and points of attention for the new year.

Fang Xiang came to Liu Qiwen's office again.

“Construction has already started, although the weather is a bit cold now.

Fortunately, the temperature in Shanghai does not drop below zero in winter, so it will not have a big impact on the construction.”

Fang Xiang and Liu Qiwen stood on a large construction site in Pudong, walking and chatting.

"This is just the beginning. How to activate private enterprises and the private economy in the future is the biggest hurdle you have to overcome."

Fang Xiang tucked in the collar of his coat and looked at the busy construction site.

"What do you recommend?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Qiwen immediately turned to look at Fang Xiang.

“Reduce taxes, introduce policies to support small and micro businesses, and encourage banks to lend more to small and micro businesses.

While attracting more investment and foreign investment, don't forget domestic companies.

Especially some old state-owned enterprises, they should not be in a hurry to get rid of some burdens with poor performance for the sake of temporary political achievements.

In fact, the reason why many state-owned enterprises have declining profits and poor performance is because they have backward concepts and lack marketing skills, not because of insufficient product strength.

You need to know how to package yourself and market yourself.

By the way, doesn’t Shanghai have its own TV station? It will give more advertising opportunities to local brands.

Don't always sell advertising to foreign companies.

You must know that those who are not of my race must have different hearts.”

Fang looked up at the gloomy weather and exhaled a puff of white mist.

I think of the many domestic brands that were falsely accused of bankruptcy, acquisition, or disappeared in later generations.

It was only after many years that I discovered that domestic products are the real conscientious products.

It’s just that the foreign monks are good at chanting sutras and packaging themselves. They also spend money on marketing, attack domestic brands, and then acquire them and wait for death.

Few people in the country are aware of this routine at present.

Even if someone sees it, they will be silenced in various ways.

Since Liu Qiwen asked, Fang Xiang naturally had to say a few more words.

"That sounds a bit exaggerated..."

Liu Qiwen was silent for a while, with some doubt in his eyes.

"Change your position and you will understand."

Fang Xiang smiled. He had already said what he needed to say. If he said more, it would seem annoying and like he was over-explaining.

Liu Qiwen is his elder brother-in-law, but he is restricted by the times and cannot see those things.

Only when you hit a wall and suffer a loss, you will know who is good to you.

“Are you optimistic about private enterprises and the private economy?”

Liu Qiwen knew it was not wise to continue dwelling on this topic, so he changed the subject.

“Many systems in state-owned enterprises have become rigid, while private enterprises are full of vitality.

Many people in state-owned enterprises just deal with their superiors, fool their subordinates, and just keep their own positions secure.

On the contrary, private enterprises will starve to death if they don’t work hard. Who do you think will work harder?”

Fang Xiang smiled.

This is still an era where state-owned enterprises support the national economy.

But in fact, even in later generations, state-owned enterprises still accounted for the majority of the domestic economy.

Private enterprises provide more than enough job opportunities.

If we really consider profits, tax and profit payment, and social responsibility, we have to look at state-owned enterprises.

But the national system is here. If we want to revitalize the economy, and state-owned enterprises cannot be moved, can we only rely on the civilian economy?

It’s just that it’s still a little early now. There are so many industries in the future, and any amount of it would be enough to support the common people.

Apart from anything else, real estate and the Internet alone are enough to boost the country's economy to a higher level.

All the projects are good, and all the careers are good, but unfortunately they fell into the hands of some overly greedy people. . .

"Anything specific?"

Liu Qiwen seemed to be thinking about something, but he still couldn't find any inspiration, so he continued to dig deeper.

“Yes, like small appliances.

Living conditions are gradually improving now. Apart from anything else, have you seen that television has entered thousands of households?

What about washing machines? What about refrigerators? Air conditioners will also be a very good appliance in the future, but it will probably take a few more years.

More advanced ones include computers, deep processing and the like.

For those who live in a nearby area, you can look for food, clothing, housing and transportation. The easiest one is clothing.

Five years ago, the streets were full of Liberation uniforms and Progress uniforms.

Now the streets are full of Dacron, jeans and floral skirts.

These are all needs. If we find the needs, why worry about not having projects? "

Fang Xiang pointed to a snack street not far away that had sprung up because of a construction site.

There were all kinds of people walking around.

In just one week, due to the start of construction, a street had spontaneously formed nearby.

Temporary shops made of tin sheds have popped up one by one on the roadside.

"Food, clothing, shelter, and transportation... makes sense."

Liu Qiwen looked in the direction where Fang Xiang pointed.

Isn’t a constant flow of people a necessary factor for economic development?

“Although the country is not completely impoverished now, many industries are just starting out.

There is demand everywhere. Sometimes, when there is no demand, you can even create it.

As long as you have the people in your heart and care about the people, then everything you do will be meaningful."

Fang Xiang sighed as he looked at the dozens of large machines and countless hard-working workers.

"Sometimes I really think you are more suitable for politics than me..."

Liu Qiwen suddenly sighed.

"Are you suitable for research?"

Fang Xiang turned his head to look at Liu Qiwen and grinned.

“I can’t do it…”

Liu Qiwen was stunned for a moment and shook his head.

"Then how can I be assured of working in the economy?"

Fang Xiang blinked.

“You…hahahaha.”

Liu Qiwen immediately understood what Fang Xiang meant and burst into laughter.

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. I have things to do in Rongcheng, so I won't accompany you any longer.

I think you already have a plan in mind about what to do, and you ask me just to put yourself at ease."

Fang Xiang smiled and prepared to leave.

"Go ahead, Xiaoying and the kids are here, I'll help you watch them."

Liu Qiwen nodded and did not try to persuade him to stay.

After Fang Xiang shook hands with Liu Qiwen, he got into the BMW and drove to the airport.

After Liu Qiwen was promoted to Shanghai, Fang Xiang brought Liu Shuying and the children to Shanghai.

At least when I was traveling back and forth, I felt more at ease knowing that Liu Qiwen was looking after me.

In fact, the educational conditions in Shanghai are better than those in Guangzhou. However, with so many students transferring schools, Fang Xiang is still a little worried that Fang Shanglong and Fang Xiaoying might not be able to adapt and their studies would be hampered.

Unexpectedly, the two children were more competitive than the other, and were always among the top students in the class and grade wherever they went, which made him feel much more relieved.

In order to take care of her children more conveniently, Liu Shuying also changed her job unit from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Women's Federation.

Although she had no room for growth, Liu Shuying knew that she was not cut out for diplomacy, and she relied more on her father, Fang Xiang and her brother for care.

As he was talking, Fang Xiang returned to Factory 132 after being away for several years.

"Professor, I haven't seen you for several years.

Without your help, we would have no idea about this new fighter jet project.

Besides, I heard there has been some progress over at Wuchang. Let’s go and have a look.”

As soon as he landed, the factory car picked up Fang Xiang.

Unexpectedly, Engineer Song actually came with the car to pick someone up. Before Fang Xiang’s butt could warm up the seat, Engineer Song actually reported the good news.

"Wu Chang? Any progress on the paint?"

Fang Xiang was shocked and immediately thought of the invisible paint that he had told Wu Chang to do before.