After experiencing the turmoil of the withdrawal of Japanese oil, the institute, under the leadership of Zhao Chunda, quickly mobilized its enthusiasm for work. The diamond composite disc drill bit has completed the final inspection link and is ready to be put into production at any time.

The whole research institute is very confident in this new product, and all believe that this is about to be an innovative product that will set off a huge storm in the drilling technology industry.

The workers of the machine repair factory are also looking forward to the new products being able to shine at the Canton Fair, so that the idle workshop can resume production.

The Canton Fair, also known as the China Export Commodities Fair. On April 15, 1957, it was opened at the former Sino-Soviet Friendship Hall in Guangzhou. For China at that time, the Canton Fair was the most effective channel to obtain large-scale export orders.

Export sales, sold to foreign customers, can enjoy export tax rebates, profit points than domestic goods 10% ~ 15% more. Moreover, due to the difference in labor costs, orders from European and American countries are usually profitable.

Therefore, basically domestic enterprises, large and small, are trying to compete for the Canton Fair. However, in the early 80s, the quota to be able to go to the Canton Fair required the approval of the provincial departments of commerce and trade and the departments of industry.

Unlike other companies that want to compete for meat and wait for places, Zhao Yuemin submitted the materials to the province and soon replied. The provincial government has long reserved a quota for the Canton Fair for the Jiangbei Oilfield Machinery Repair Plant. Since the initial restructuring of the machine repair plant has achieved results, the Ministry of Petroleum and the provincial government are both painful and loving.

At the beginning of the month, the Provincial Department of Commerce and Trade led a team, and the teams of several enterprises took the train south.

The green patent leather Dongfeng diesel locomotive is speeding on the railway.

"Director Xu......" Zhao Yuemin walked up to Director Xu and handed him an orange with a smile.

"Well, Xiao Zhao, what's the matter?"

"Can I get to Guangzhou a day later?"

"Why?

"I want to go to Fukagawa first, and I heard that the special zone there is under construction......"

It's July, and the palm trees next to the Luohu train station are swaying in the heat.

Zhao Yuemin and Hu Dong, dressed in white shirts, got off the train.

At this time, the scale of the sub-provincial city was still not visible. Large fields and ponds still fill most of the city's land. The city center is also full of tube buildings.

Zhao Yuemin stood at the intersection in the center of the city, looking at the passers-by. Hong Kong businessmen and peasants rubbed shoulders, and foreign businessmen and workers walked side by side. Various cultures mingle in this city that was once a fishing village.

"Dongzi, in the future, I must develop my business to Fukagawa." Zhao Yuemin took a deep breath, "You say, can I find a business opportunity here?" ”

"I can't say it......" Hu Dong looked at the surrounding cityscape, "But, Yuemin." Whatever you do, I'm for it. ”

"Dongzi, you see, the central government's establishment of a special zone in Shenchuan is a precursor to economic reform." Zhao Yuemin looked at the blue sky, "Everything will be different, we need to change our thinking." Maybe I'll have my own company......"

Hu Dong smiled slightly.

The establishment of special zones and the use of practical experience of capitalism to develop a socialist economy were subversive attempts at the time.

Two young people, standing on the cross street of Fukagawa. In the air of the deep river, they smell new economic trends and opportunities. In the summer of 1984, Wang Shi gave up his position as a civil servant in foreign trade and economic cooperation and came to Shenchuan for development. Pan Shiyi has just graduated and entered the Ministry of Petroleum as an intern.

Countless young people with entrepreneurial dreams have either embarked on or are ready to embark on the road to Fukagawa.

Zhao Yuemin and Hu Dong were walking around the city, and there were no decent restaurants in Shenchuan at that time. The two ate a bowl of fish ball powder at a shop on the street, found a small hotel, and settled down.

On summer nights, cicadas and frogs can be heard in the hotel rooms. The ceiling fan on the roof creaked and creaked, and the hot wind hit, making Zhao Yuemin feel no sleep. He walked out of the hotel alone and wandered down the street.

At the rear of the hotel, a barbed wire fence more than one person high was raised, and from time to time the People's Liberation Army patrolled with guns on their backs. This is the Luohu Port, and on the other side of the barbed wire fence is Hong Kong.

When Zhao Yuemin was walking, he suddenly heard a sound in the grass on the side. He was a little alert, and when he looked closely, he saw two young girls, ragged and yellow-faced, emerging from the grass.

Among them, a girl couldn't help swallowing when she saw the banana in Zhao Yuemin's hand, and then tugged at the corner of another girl's clothes, and the two girls seemed to be hesitating whether to talk to Zhao Yuemin.

"Take it...... Zhao Yuemin gave the banana in his hand to the other party, and he ran to the fruit stall on the other side, bought a handful of bananas, and handed them to the two girls.

"Thank you, thank you." The two girls immediately peeled the banana and gobbled it up.

One of the girls took out her pocket, took out a few dimes and said, "This comrade, we brought such a little ......"

"It's fine." Zhao Yuemin waved his hand and said, "I am serving the people......"

The two girls laughed when they saw Zhao Yuemin speaking humorously.

"What are you trying to do by squatting by the grass in the middle of the night?" Zhao Yuemin asked.

The two girls looked at each other, and one of them said, "I see that you are a good person, so I will tell you, in fact, we want to ...... Go to the other side......" The girl pointed across the barbed wire.

"You fled to Hong Kong?" Zhao Yuemin's voice changed.

"Yes, we don't have enough to eat here, and I heard that life in Hong Kong is very good...... Several people in our village have come over......" The two girls looked at the Hong Kong lights on the other side of the barbed wire, showing envious expressions.

In the early 80s, there was an incident of border residents fleeing Hong Kong in Shenchuan.

"Someone will pick us up in a minute...... "They'll keep us here......

"It's too dangerous!" Zhao Yuemin persuaded, "Do you know that you have to cross the border without permission, but you have to risk being shot?" Besides, although Hong Kong is rich, you girls are not familiar with the place when you go there, and you are prone to accidents and accidents......"

Zhao Yuemin looked at these two girls, ten ** years old, ignorant of the world. In the past few years, he has been running business for the factory, and he has heard about the wealth of capitalist countries, and he has also heard a lot of dirty things. Especially young girls who don't have any skills, when they get there, they have to do things that they can't help themselves.

"Are you looking for a job? Bring home the bacon? Zhao Yuemin asked.

"Hmm." Both girls nodded.

"Would you like to be a factory worker?" Zhao Yuemin asked, he took out a business card from his jacket pocket and said, "This is my business card...... I am the director of Jiangbei Oilfield Machinery Repair Factory, and I came here to participate in the Canton Fair. ”

"Are you...... Director? Both girls were surprised. They couldn't believe that there was such a young factory director.

At this time, there was some movement from the barbed wire.

"The guy who picked us up arrived ......," said one girl.

"Do you know them?" Zhao Yuemin asked.

"I don't know...... I heard that there are two foreigners who specialize in this kind of thing...... "The other girl replied.

Specialized in this? That's the head of the snake.

Zhao Yuemin frowned and admonished the two girls:

"You are young and do not understand the cruelty of this society. If you don't have anything to eat, you don't have to take a risk. I can provide you with two apprenticeship positions in the factory, including food and lodging, and bonuses for good work. Of course, if you don't think it's good enough and want to go to Hong Kong, I can't help it. But the road is dangerous, and you young girls ...... you."

Zhao Yuemin did not continue.

However, the two girls had shocked expressions on their faces, and they both understood what Zhao Yuemin meant.

There was a low shout from the barbed wire, which was a signal from the head of the snake.

"How? Which path do you want to take? Zhao Yuemin said with a solemn face.

"We ......" The two girls looked at the barbed wire, then at Zhao Yuemin, and said in unison:

"Director Zhao, you are a good person, we will go back to the factory with you."