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Chapter 200 Setting a Benchmark
As the first rays of sunlight fall upon the earth, newspapers are delivered to countless homes by deliverymen, with bold, large Song typefaces occupying half the page...
The headline, "Xiangjiang Zhonghua Group Takes Root in Mainland Development, Government and Enterprise Join Hands to Create a New Chapter of Development," was accompanied by a panoramic photo of the Zhonghua Building at its topping-out ceremony, which became the most eye-catching feature of the entire page.
This was the first morning after the 30-minute segment aired, and major newspapers in Beijing and even across the country put Zhonghua Group on their front page.
From high-level internal newspapers to local weekly and daily newspapers, all of them reprinted the relevant reports, though with different emphases, but all conveying the same message:
Zhonghua Group, a Chinese enterprise that rose from Hong Kong, has become a benchmark for responding to the country's reform and opening-up policy and a model for economic and trade exchanges between the mainland and Hong Kong.
The People's Daily even published a short commentary in its commentary section, which was full of affirmation:
"The investment of Zhonghua Group in the mainland is a microcosm of Hong Kong Chinese enterprises' concern for their motherland and their contribution to the development of the mainland."
"The spring breeze of reform and opening up has brought development opportunities and also welcomed the return of people from home and abroad."
"Zhonghua has demonstrated its corporate responsibility through concrete actions. Its choice to build up its presence in the mainland and expand its business not only aligns with the national development trend but also sets an example for Hong Kong companies investing in the mainland."
Shanghai newspapers, on the other hand, focused more on exploring the development of the Zhonghua Group, from its founding in Hong Kong in 1966 as the Zhonghua Daily to its status as a benchmark in the security industry.
Then came the meteoric rise of the electronics industry, and finally the dual layout of Zhonghua Building in Sijiu City and Luohu Industrial Park, clearly outlining a development path of "accurately grasping the opportunities of the times and steadily expanding the business territory".
The article also specifically mentioned Zhonghua Group's philosophy of being a "conscientious enterprise," stating that "its original intention of treating employees well is the foundation for the company's steady and long-term development, and it is also a model that mainland enterprises should learn from."
Local metropolitan newspapers, on the other hand, were closer to people's lives, using vivid language to describe the grand occasion of the topping-out of the Zhonghua Building, as well as the speech given by the department-level leader at the banquet.
It allowed ordinary readers to feel the patriotism of this Hong Kong company, and also made the Zhonghua Building, a new landmark in Beijing, a hot topic of conversation.
The temporary office in Zhonghua Building was filled with a constant stream of phone calls and visitors early in the morning.
As soon as Liu Yaolong arrived at his manager's office, he raised his hand and rubbed his temples. He had been busy wrapping up the banquet until midnight last night, and he had to get up early this morning, but he could only muster all his energy to go to work.
He answered the phone, which his assistant had transferred to him, and said in a calm voice:
"Hello, this is the Zhonghua Building project department. I am Liu Yaolong."
On the other end of the phone was the general manager of a state-owned construction company in Beijing, who spoke with great enthusiasm:
"Mr. Liu, congratulations! This morning, all the major newspapers were praising Zhonghua. You've really made a name for yourself! I'm Zhang Guotao from XX Construction. I'd like to talk to you about future cooperation."
"You've seen for yourself how well Zhonghua Building was constructed. If there are any future projects, we'd like to explore opportunities for cooperation."
Liu Yaolong responded with a smile, his words measured and appropriate: "Mr. Zhang, you're too kind. Thank you for your support of our group. We welcome any cooperation. I will report your request to my boss, and if there is indeed a project, I will discuss the specifics with you then."
Just as he hung up the phone and put it down, it rang again. After dealing with several calls, Liu Yaolong finally managed to take a sip of hot tea. Looking up, he saw his secretary walk in with several newspapers. As she put them down, she couldn't help but remark:
"Mr. Liu, look, these are all the major newspapers this morning, and they're all about our group."
Liu Yaolong picked up the top People's newspaper, his gaze falling on the short commentary, a slight smile appearing on his lips.
These accolades and attention are not only an affirmation of Zhonghua Group's investment in the mainland, but also a testament to the boss's decision to expand into the mainland.
From Hong Kong to Beijing, Mr. Lin has always seen further and acted more steadily than others. His current achievements are simply a natural consequence.
As he was reading, the office door was gently pushed open, and Lin Zhou walked in. His expression remained indifferent, as if the newspaper reports from this morning had nothing to do with him.
"Boss." Liu Yaolong immediately stood up and handed over the newspaper in his hand. "These are the major newspapers from this morning, all of which have reprinted the relevant reports. Many companies and media outlets also want to contact you. I've already registered them. Would you like to arrange a time to meet with them?"
Lin Zhou took the newspaper, casually flipped through a few pages, his gaze sweeping over the eye-catching headlines and affirmative words. He showed no smugness, only a slight nod.
"Thank you for your hard work. You can arrange these things as you see fit. For media interviews, just pick a few representative ones. I don't need to personally handle it; you or the project manager can take care of them."
For those being discussed for cooperation, we'll screen them and focus on those that align with our group's development plan.
"President Lin, now the whole country knows about Zhonghua Group. This is a huge benefit for our future development in the mainland."
Liu Yaolong's voice was filled with excitement, "In the past, when we went to discuss cooperation and connect with government departments, we needed to do a lot of introductions. Now, people are taking the initiative to come to us."
Lin Zhou looked at Liu Yaolong's expression and said calmly:
"Yes, they recognize us now. The country gave us an opportunity, and we responded with concrete actions. This recognition is for Zhonghua, but even more so for all Hong Kong companies willing to return to the mainland to invest."
He paused, then continued:
"Manager Liu, although we have gained some fame now, such empty fame is useless. Hard work is the key."
"The remaining renovations of Zhonghua Building need to be expedited. I'm preparing to return to Hong Kong, so I'll leave this place to you."
"We also need to take a look at the construction of the Luohu Industrial Park in Guangdong Province. Moreover, these two projects are our foundation in the mainland, and we must consolidate them firmly."
"I understand." Liu Yaolong nodded emphatically. "The renovation plan for the building has been finalized, and the construction team is ready to start work. I will report the progress to President Zhou every week from now on."
"But now there are too many companies coming to us from all walks of life. I'm afraid that my energy will be scattered and I'll delay the main project."
"There's only one criterion for selection," Lin Zhou said firmly, "whether it fits our industrial layout and whether it can achieve mutual benefit and win-win results."
"Our current focus is on developing the real estate market in Sijiu City and the industrial park in Guangdong Province. Once the factory is built, our first development goal will be the electronics industry."
"Our group's layout in the mainland can be gradually developed by relying on the Luohu Industrial Park. As for cooperation with other industries, we will not consider it for the time being unless it can complement each other."
Liu Yaolong immediately wrote it down, his thoughts instantly becoming clear: "Okay, I'll arrange for people to screen according to this standard right away, and focus our efforts on the main projects."
"By the way, boss! Zhang Guotao, the general manager of a construction company in Beijing, just called to ask if we have any other projects in the pipeline."