Chapter 202: Attending the Scholarship Establishment Ceremony (Part 2 of 3)

The sound of glasses clinking echoed.

“Tang Feng, to be honest, ever since you went to Jingcheng University, I have been paying a lot of attention to you. I am well aware of your achievements, and frankly, I never expected our Binjiang District to nurture such an outstanding talent like you!” Yu Chong did not skimp on his words of praise.

“Secretary Yu, you give me too much credit. Although I have achieved some success, it is still far from my own expectations,” Tang Feng said with a modest smile.

“Tang Feng, you are really too humble! As far as I know, the uu chat software that everyone is using now was developed by you, right?” Yu Chong said.

“Yes,” Tang Feng nodded. “Currently, the uu chat software already has several hundred million users.”

“Tang Feng, to be honest, I don’t know much about the internet. However, I do know that the internet is a sunrise industry with tremendous potential! Do you think it’s possible for Binjiang District to venture into the internet?” Yu Chong asked.

“Well, if we want to develop, it’s definitely possible. However, the internet industry is very diverse, and choosing the right focus is the most important,” Tang Feng answered.

“What are the hottest internet projects right now?” Yu Chong continued to inquire.

“The hottest are chat software and portal websites. But, Secretary Yu, with all due respect, given Binjiang District’s geographical location and talent reserves, it’s difficult to nurture good internet companies. In other words, even if there are good internet companies, they will eventually move away,” Tang Feng shared his thoughts.

“What you said makes sense. Does that mean a county-level District like ours has no way to participate in the internet industry wave?” Yu Chong couldn’t help but frown.

“I think internet companies could place some departments with lower requirements in Binjiang District, such as customer service centers,” Tang Feng suggested.

Before his rebirth, there was an internet company owner who located the company’s customer service center in his hometown and even persuaded other companies to do the same.

Tang Feng thought this approach was quite good.

Now, taking advantage of the internet companies just starting up, he could follow this strategy.

“Customer service center? How many jobs can this department provide?” Yu Chong immediately brightened up.

“It’s hard to say. As internet companies grow, the number of staff needed for customer service centers will definitely increase. Anyway, I think it’s a good idea and quite realistic,” Tang Feng responded.

“Besides this, is there anything else?” Yu Chong continued to ask.

“Secretary Yu, our Binjiang District is a major agricultural District. Personally, I think we should make some moves in agriculture. After all, Binjiang District covers an area of over 3,000 square kilometers. If we can develop agriculture on a large scale, the prospects are very promising,” Tang Feng suggested.

“The District is exploring this area. We have built quite a few greenhouse sheds, mainly for producing off-season vegetables. However, the profits are not very obvious yet,” Ding Xiang said.

“Greenhouse sheds are a good path. However, we shouldn’t limit ourselves to growing vegetables; I think fruits are also possible,” Tang Feng recommended.

“Fruits? That might be difficult! Currently, it seems that greenhouse sheds are only used for growing cucumbers and tomatoes,” Ding Xiang expressed his concerns.

“There’s nothing difficult about it. Growing fruits in greenhouse sheds is a good path. If successful, the profits can be quite substantial,” Tang Feng stated.

“In that case, we can give it a try,” Yu Chong immediately agreed.

“The key is to achieve technological breakthroughs. I think the District can take the lead in establishing a professional company to collaborate with agricultural institutes of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, aiming to industrialize some of their experimental projects,” Tang Feng suggested.

“Alright! We’ll do as you suggest! If you have any resources in Beijing, I hope you can introduce them to us too! That way, we can make Binjiang District develop better,” Yu Chong readily agreed.

“No problem! As long as it’s within my capabilities, I will definitely provide help!” Tang Feng readily agreed.

After finishing their meal, Tang Feng and others said goodbye to Yu Chong and returned home.

Tang Long invited Su Gang to sit down.

Tang Feng’s Mother brewed a pot of good tea for them.

“Brother Su, this must be your first time dining with so many leaders, right?” Tang Long asked with a smile.

“Exactly! Despite running a company and acting all important, in the eyes of these leaders, I’m nothing! If not for Tang Feng, I wouldn’t have been able to converse with them,” Su Gang responded.

“I never thought I’d dine with so many leaders one day. It seems we really need to work hard and develop! Only with absolute strength can we qualify to sit at the same table with these people,” Tang Long sighed.

“Dad, don’t worry! There will be more occasions like this in the future! If you can expand the supermarket and make it a national chain, not to mention Binjiang District’s top leader, even the top leader of Dongshan Province will treat you differently,” Tang Feng smiled.

“The first supermarket hasn’t even opened yet, and it’s hard to say how things will turn out,” Tang Long said.

“Brother Tang, I believe you’ll do great! When is the supermarket opening?” Su Gang inquired.

“Probably in about a month. Honestly, I don’t even know how to start with the first store; it’s completely trial and error,” Tang Long answered.

“Every beginning is hard! Once the first store opens, the second and third stores will follow quickly. The most important thing about running a supermarket is the ability to organize supplies, meaning the supply chain must be strong enough. Only then can you earn more money while offering cheaper products than others,” Tang Feng added from the side.

“Brother Tang, Tang Feng might have already left Binjiang District by the time the supermarket opens. Can you come back for the opening ceremony?” Tang Long asked with interest.

“I doubt it. We’ll see. If I have time, I’ll come back,” Tang Feng responded.

“Brother Tang, Tang Feng has more important things to do. The supermarket is yours and your wife’s; just manage it,” Su Gang said.

“Uncle Su is right!” Tang Feng nodded. “When I return, I indeed have a lot of work waiting for me.”

“Are you going back after the New Year?” Tang Long inquired.

“Almost! I’ll visit my grandmother’s house on the third day of the New Year, then I’ll head back to Beijing,” Tang Feng answered.

“What about Xiaoli? Are you going back with him?” Tang Long continued to ask.

“Of course!” Su Xiaoli didn’t hesitate.

She couldn’t allow herself to be separated from Tang Feng anymore.

Not seeing him for a day made her anxious and unsure of what to do.

“Both of you, take care of each other! No matter what conflicts arise, you must sit down and talk it out,” Su Gang advised them.

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