Reborn-After-C117

Chapter 117: Is There a Connection?

Upon hearing this, Shen Fei began to ponder.

“Do you really want to hear it?”

He looked at the other person with suspicion.

“Yes, Xiao Shen, go ahead and speak your mind!”

Yu Guotu nodded.

Seeing that Yu Guotu insisted, Shen Fei decided to put aside his concerns.

“Alright, since Secretary Yu has said so, it would be a bit too evasive for me to refuse.”

“The future development of the Shenzhen market is unpredictable, but in ten to twenty years, it will definitely rank among the top three global economic cities!”

As soon as the words were out, Yu Guotu’s hand froze in mid-air, his tea cup almost falling from his hand.

Jiang Tiancheng and Jiang Shengcai, both nearby, stared with wide eyes, their minds struck with shock.

In ten to twenty years, Shenzhen could become one of the world’s top three economic cities?

If this were to get out, who wouldn’t think Shen Fei was mad?

After all, at present, the internal rankings of cities in China were dominated by Beijing in governance and the Imperial Capital in economics.

These two cities had an unshakable position in China.

Furthermore, although Shenzhen’s development was impressive, it still lagged behind these two cities. Even if Shenzhen were given thirty years, it might not even make it into the top five of China’s cities.

How could it possibly rise to be in the top three globally?

So, Shen Fei’s words were indeed quite wild!

“Xiao Shen, do you understand what this means?” After recovering, Yu Guotu spoke seriously.

“I understand! It means that China’s economy has already surpassed those developed countries, right? It means China has acquired the strength that makes the rest of the world tremble, right? What’s wrong with that?” Shen Fei responded calmly with a smile.

“Do you understand how difficult it is to reach this point? That’s why I mentioned ten to twenty years,” Yu Guotu asked, puzzled.

“Secretary Yu, don’t underestimate us! If you trace back China’s history of development over the past five years, from decline to prosperity, the time it took was incredibly short. This shows our strength! If we went back a few decades and said China’s economy would rapidly grow, who would have believed it?” Shen Fei’s tone became somewhat passionate.

Yu Guotu was stunned upon hearing this.

It was undeniable that Shen Fei’s words had a point.

A few decades ago, who would have dared to imagine that China would be in the situation it was today?

“But Xiao Shen, times are different now! China has taken 60 or 70 years to develop to this point. Don’t you think ten to twenty years is too idealistic?” Yu Guotu said, still confused.

“Secretary Yu, as you said, times are different! Now, the pace of development is three times faster than before! With such strength, China’s future is full of promise!” Shen Fei said with a flash of pride on his face.

Seeing this, Yu Guotu gave a light smile and shook his head.

Indeed, the new generation was rising, and each generation was stronger than the last!

With this in mind, Yu Guotu shifted the topic back.

“However, what does this have to do with the future development of Shenzhen?”

“Of course it’s related. Beijing leads in governance, the Imperial Capital leads in economics, and both cities are top-tier in China! Shenzhen’s current development is comparable to these two cities! Once the development of these two cities is complete, the country will need to look for another region to form a three-pillar structure, and that will be Shenzhen!”

“Shenzhen is next to the sea, with a diverse culture and strong inclusivity. It is the key to China’s next step in development!”

His words were filled with ambition, and his pride was evident.

“Then what?” Yu Guotu asked, eager to hear more.

“Then? China’s resources will first be directed towards Shenzhen, and Shenzhen will have even more opportunities for development!” Shen Fei replied.

“What do you think Shenzhen should focus on to break through the competition?” Yu Guotu asked.

“Intelligent technology!” Shen Fei said with firm conviction.

“Why do you say that?” Yu Guotu asked, confused.

“Secretary Yu, I believe you understand China’s development better than I do! But now, the peak of the information era has passed, and the pace of development is slowing down! This era is searching for a new direction for growth!”

“However, Shenzhen’s development does not have the deep political and business foundations of Beijing, nor the economic strength of the Imperial Capital. This means that no matter how much effort Shenzhen puts into politics or economics, it cannot compare to these two cities. This is a weakness that we must admit!” Shen Fei paused before continuing.

“However, Shenzhen’s inclusivity is strong, and once the era of intelligent technology arrives, Shenzhen will be the first to leap forward. Without any burden, it will charge ahead and take full advantage!”

“The country is willing to support this, and Shenzhen’s bold decisions will attract many ambitious young people. At that point, Shenzhen will be filled with talent, and technological development will flourish in all areas. In such a Shenzhen, the development will be rapid, and it will stand out both domestically and internationally!”

“If ten years is the limit, then in these ten years, Shenzhen’s achievements will shock the world. Even without political or economic strength, Shenzhen will carve out a place in the field of intelligent technology! It will soon enter the top three globally!”

Compared to vague, grandiose statements, Shen Fei’s words were logical and well-supported.

Although they sounded like ambitious plans, they were based on a thorough and detailed analysis of China’s current situation and Shenzhen’s circumstances.

Yu Guotu, hearing this analysis, was stirred emotionally.

As the head of Shenzhen, Yu Guotu was naturally very familiar with China’s current situation and Shenzhen’s conditions.

What Shen Fei said was actually very close to the discussions he had just participated in at a recent meeting in Beijing.

Though the documents released did not directly state it, Shenzhen was going to be a key pilot for technological development, which would be a major focus for the country’s future growth.

However, all of this was kept secret for now, without involving outsiders.

Yet, Shen Fei had said it, and he said it so accurately!

At that moment, Yu Guotu was even more surprised, and when he looked at Shen Fei again, his gaze was filled with more suspicion and scrutiny.

Now, recalling the praise from Old Master Jiang Anbang about Shen Fei, he seemed to take him much more seriously.

“But…”

Before anyone could recover, Shen Fei spoke again.

This “but” immediately made everyone tense up.

“What is it?” Yu Guotu asked urgently.