Rebirth of Bloody Romance

The warm sunlight was like a golden veil, gently slanting down on the ancient locust tree.

Through the lush branches and leaves, tiny spots of light are projected onto the ground like an abstract painting, forming patches of mottled light and shadow.

In this dreamlike scene, Zhou Xiaobai led a group of people to slowly approach. Their footsteps were light and orderly, like a gentle movement, but even such a slight sound was still very clear in this quiet atmosphere where you could almost hear the rustling of the leaves in the breeze.

Zhou Xiaobai led the way, followed closely by Yuan Jun, Zheng Tong, Zhang Haiyang, Li Kuiyong, Zhang Li, Li Hongmei and others. Like a well-trained team, they quietly approached this world full of discussion.

When they finally came closer, they stood still quietly, and everyone's eyes were focused on Zhong Yuemin and Yu Guodong.

At this moment, they even slowed down their breathing unconsciously, as if they were afraid of making the slightest sound and thus missing any word of this wonderful conversation.

Everyone's face showed some curiosity and expectation, as if they were the audience waiting to watch a grand performance. They stared at Zhong Yuemin and Yu Guodong without blinking, as if they wanted to deeply imprint every detail in front of them in their minds.

At this moment, Zhong Yuemin was sitting leisurely on an exquisite rattan chair, his right hand casually playing with a teacup. The tea in the cup had already cooled down, but he didn't seem to care.

Zhong Yuemin narrowed his eyes slightly, his eyes were sharp and deep, like two rays of light that could see through everything, shooting straight at Yu Guodong who had a solemn expression opposite him.

Although Zhong Yuemin's voice was not loud, every word he spoke was like a carefully carved pearl, round and lustrous, easily penetrating the subtle noise in the surrounding environment and reaching deep into people's hearts.

"You know what? The era we live in now is turbulent and changing rapidly. It is an era full of drastic changes, but also an era where opportunities and challenges coexist."

Zhong Yuemin slowly turned his gaze towards the people who had just stood there. It seemed casual, but in fact it was extremely sharp, as if he wanted to see through their eyes into their hearts. At this moment, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, outlining an extremely subtle smile that was difficult for others to detect. However, it was this fleeting smile that contained full confidence and ambition for the future.

Zhong Yuemin's tone is full of the dignity of a teacher and his deep affection for this country. "There is one thing you must firmly believe in like a rock - in the end, China's manufacturing industry will definitely stand proudly at the top of the world!"

Zhong Yuemin's voice echoed in the silence, and every word was resounding, like the beating of a war drum, stirring everyone's heartstrings. He continued, "Look at the land under our feet. It is no longer the devastated country that needed to be rebuilt. Today, we have a complete education system, which is the cradle for cultivating future craftsmen; we have a complete industrial system, which is the steel Great Wall supporting the backbone of the country; we also have the most abundant labor resources in the world, which is the inexhaustible power to push the wheel of the times forward!"

At this point, Zhong Yuemin paused for a moment, as if to give Yu Guodong and everyone present some time to calm down and think carefully. At this moment, the soft and warm afterglow of the sun just happened to fall on his resolute and determined face, adding a few more convincing leadership qualities to him.

"Remember, Lao Yu, in the next meeting, you must stand up and use your voice and your heart to explain this belief and to show your unwavering confidence in China's manufacturing industry. Don't be afraid of those doubts and ridicules, because the wheel of history always rolls forward, and we have to be part of pushing the wheel forward!"

"Yeah." Yu Guodong nodded slightly, his eyes fixed on Zhong Yuemin. Looking at the other party's passionate and confident appearance, he couldn't help but feel a little puzzled: Where does Zhong Yuemin's unshakable confidence come from?

However, at this moment, Yu Guodong really did not have the extra time to think deeply about this problem. He quickly took out a piece of paper and a pen from his pocket, and quickly prepared to take notes like a primary school student who was concentrating on listening to a lecture in a classroom.

Because for Yu Guodong, every word Zhong Yuemin said was so powerful and thought-provoking. He wanted to record these wonderful remarks in detail without missing a word, so that he could use them as precious materials for his own speeches at important meetings after the New Year.

It was not just Yu Guodong who was so active and serious. Even Zhou Xiaobai and Li Wenbo who were standing next to Yu Guodong were also deeply moved by the lively and intense discussion atmosphere on the scene.

Almost at the same time, as if with telepathy, they both found paper and pen and devoted themselves fully to taking notes.

Zhou Xiaobai's beautiful eyes were sparkling with wisdom at this moment. Every stroke of the pen in her hand seemed to embody her ardent expectations for the future development prospects of China's manufacturing industry.

On the other side, Li Wenbo was taking notes and nodding his head from time to time to show his agreement. It was obvious that he was completely immersed in the views expressed by Zhong Yuemin, and deep in his heart, he had a very strong resonance with Zhong Yuemin.

After seeing this, the others followed suit without hesitation. At this moment, the originally small courtyard was transformed into a temporary lively classroom as if it had been cast by magic.

At this moment, everyone present was like those students who were extremely eager to acquire knowledge, listening to the lecture with full concentration and eyes fixed.

And Zhong Yuemin is the wise man who teaches and imparts knowledge.

Looking at Yuan Jun and Zheng Tong, two good friends who usually behave carefree and unconcerned about details, it seems as if they have suddenly changed their appearance, completely restraining their previous cynical attitude and becoming extremely serious.

The two of them stood there quietly, listening to every word Zhong Yuemin said without blinking, and from time to time they exchanged glances and smiled knowingly.

Especially Yuan Jun, a guy who is always outspoken, sometimes can't help but say a word or two.

Whenever he heard Zhong Yuemin say something particularly brilliant or profound, he would shout excitedly, "Yuemin, what you said is so spot on!"

The voice was loud and passionate, attracting the attention of people around, but at the same time, smiles of understanding and approval appeared on everyone's face.

"The economy of the Special Zone is changing from an inward-looking economy to an outward-looking economy. This is just the beginning." Zhong Yuemin's voice was particularly clear in the silent courtyard. His words were full of thought and determination. "The policy of the Special Zone is clear, focusing on industry and exports. If products cannot be exported in large quantities, how can we become a bridgehead for opening up to the outside world? And if we want to export, in the early stage, we can only rely on relatively simple products such as processing with supplied materials. But this is just a starting point."

Zhong Yuemin paused and looked at everyone present. His eyes showed both helplessness and expectations for the future. "Of course we dream of getting involved in high-tech manufacturing, precision instruments, and even advanced materials industries, but the reality is cruel. Technology and capital are huge obstacles that stand in our way. From low-end to high-end, this is not just a slogan, but a long and arduous road that we must explore and overcome step by step."

After listening to what Yu Guodong said, he nodded slightly. "Mr. Zhong, I understand what you said. Indeed, whether it is the special economic zone, the Pearl River Delta, or the Yangtze River Delta, there are currently a large number of low-end workshop-style production such as clothing, textiles, and small hardware. These industries are easy to start and have low barriers to entry, but in the long run, their competitiveness is limited."

Yu Guodong changed the subject and asked rhetorically, "But, Mr. Zhong, can we gain a foothold in the international market just by relying on cheap labor and low prices? Can we have a place in the market?"

"Yes, low prices are our advantage, but our goal is not just low prices. What we want to do is to make our prices the lowest under the same quality, so low that they will find it unbelievable and unable to compete. We want to make our prices very cheap, break the international monopoly, and make those international giants who were once high and mighty feel the pressure from China, and even force them to the brink of bankruptcy."

Zhong Yuemin's words were a bit joking and a bit domineering. "To achieve this, it is not enough to rely on one or two companies fighting alone. We need the unity of the entire chemical fiber, textile and clothing industry, and the close cooperation of upstream and downstream companies. This is why I insist on establishing the Garment and Textile Federation. As long as we unite as one, form a joint force, and compete on price in the international market, we will have nothing to fear."

Zhou Xiaobai asked worriedly, "Yuemin, is this what you said feasible?"

Zhong Yuemin's tone is full of confidence and pride in China's manufacturing industry. "What's wrong with that?

Their quality is high? My price is low!

Their craftsmanship is good? My price is low!

Their durability? I low price!

They have high technology? We still have low prices!

Do they have good looks? In the end, we still have to beat them with low prices! This is our strategy and this is our advantage. "

Zhong Yuemin's words were like a thunderclap, which stunned everyone present. They were all dumbfounded and couldn't recover for a long time.

"Yuemin, isn't it a bit... inappropriate for us to do this?" Zhou Xiaobai broke the silence first and asked cautiously.

"Yes! Yuemin, shouldn't we have a bit of craftsmanship? We can't just focus on speed and quantity, quality is also important!"

"Mr. Zhong, shouldn't we be a little more innovative? How can we surpass our competitors if we always follow the path that others have taken?"

"Fuck! Yuemin, I just like your shameless spirit."

"Yes! Bell..."

Hearing this, Zhong Yuemin couldn't help but frowned and responded with a wry smile, "Yes...you are all right, but it is not easy to do it!"

Zhong Yuemin paused and continued, "Innovation and development, everyone can say this word, but it is not so easy to actually do it. Take now for example, our stomachs are almost empty, everyone is starving, who has the energy to care about craftsmanship and innovation! The most important thing right now is to fill our stomachs first and survive first!"

Despite this, Zhong Yuemin is very clear in his heart that in the face of cruel reality, those beautiful ideals often seem pale and out of reach. However, this does not mean that he will easily give up his persistent pursuit of high quality.

If light industrial products cannot be made both cheap and of high quality, then this opportunity for rebirth will be wasted.

Zhong Yuemin deeply understands that in the fierce market competition, especially in price wars, China's manufacturing industry has the full potential to stand out and become the leader in the industry with its unique advantages.

"Mr. Zhong, the competitors we are facing this time are mainly those large textile companies from Japan and South Korea! They are all super factories with tens of thousands of employees! Do you think we are really capable of squeezing them into bankruptcy?" Yu Guodong looked at Mr. Zhong with suspicion, and Li Wenbo on the side nodded repeatedly in agreement.

These two people are not aimless, after all, they have personally visited these foreign large factories before. Apart from other things, in terms of technical level alone, they are already far ahead.

What is even more amazing is that its internal management level is several levels higher than that of China. It is no exaggeration to say that even now, compared with the clothing industry in Southeast Asia, there is still a certain gap in our country!

Therefore, Yu Guodong and Li Wenbo could not have much confidence in whether they could successfully defeat these powerful opponents.

"Yes, absolutely! Not only the clothing industry, as long as it is a light industry, we have the confidence to squeeze them out one by one! Whether it is the eyewear industry, arts and crafts, plastic products, hardware products market, home appliances, or down and its products, we will do it one by one, step by step, and I firmly believe that there will be a day of success."

Zhong Yuemin became more and more excited as he spoke, his eyes sparkling with longing, as if he had seen the beautiful vision of the future vigorous development of light industry. He thought to himself that even if it could only advance the development of domestic light industry by a few years, it would be a huge achievement.

Yu Guodong, who was standing by, showed a cautious look on his face and asked carefully, "Mr. Zhong, according to what you said, is the original intention of establishing this Light Industry Federation just to compete with other companies on price?"

Zhong Yuemin smiled and answered calmly, "What else? We must unite and face the outside world together to start a price war on the international stage. Looking around the world, there is no other group of workers as hardworking and diligent as the Chinese workers. If we can't even bring our advantage in labor into play, then what future does China's manufacturing industry have?" At this point, he straightened his back and spoke in a firm and powerful tone.