SWDnovel Chapter 199 made it onto the news with a score of 3.
Chapter 199 made it onto the news with a score of 3.
Inside the lobby, Liu Yaolong was already waiting. He was dressed in a suit and looked very smart. When he saw Lin Zhou come in, he immediately walked over quickly.
His body followed Lin Zhou's steps forward, while he whispered his report to Lin Zhou beside him:
"Boss, everything is ready. The leaders and guests have almost all arrived, and the host and the teachers from the performing arts troupe are waiting backstage."
Lin Zhou smiled and patted him on the shoulder, saying in a gentle yet appreciative tone:
"Thank you for your hard work, Manager Liu! The group representatives' attendance tonight is all in your hands. Go ahead and do your job without any worries."
Liu Yaolong felt a warmth in his heart and nodded heavily: "Boss, don't worry, I will definitely handle it well."
Over the years, he has always kept in mind Zhou Jianming's support and trust, and it is this trust that has given him a greater sense of belonging to Zhonghua Group, founded by Lin Zhou.
The banquet was held in the hotel's large banquet hall, which was brightly lit, with dazzling crystal chandeliers illuminating the entire venue as if it were daytime.
Dozens of round tables were arranged in a staggered manner, with exquisite tableware and fresh flowers on the tables, and the stage was decorated in a simple yet grand style.
At 7 p.m. sharp, the celebration dinner officially began.
The host, dressed in a gorgeous gown, walked onto the stage and began the event with a loud and passionate voice, introducing the leaders, guests, and media friends present. After a warm and enthusiastic opening speech, the audience burst into applause.
According to the procedure, Liu Yaolong, the person in charge of the Sijiucheng project of Zhonghua Group, first took the stage to give a speech.
Liu Yaolong straightened his suit, calmly walked onto the stage, took the microphone from the host, glanced at the guests below the stage, and said in a steady and powerful voice:
"Distinguished leaders, honored guests, and friends, good evening! Tonight, we gather here to celebrate the successful topping-out of the Zhonghua Building. This is a major event for the Zhonghua Group and an important milestone in its efforts to establish itself in the mainland and develop together..."
His speech was concise and clear, reviewing the construction process of Zhonghua Building and expressing gratitude for the support of government departments, the hard work of the construction team, and the attention of friends from all walks of life.
It also elaborated on Zhonghua Group's development philosophy and future plans, expressing Zhonghua Group's determination to continue to take root in the mainland and contribute to the mainland's economic development.
Lin Zhou, sitting in a corner, watched Liu Yaolong give a composed speech on stage, a smile of satisfaction playing on his lips.
Zhonghua Group has cultivated another general manager-level talent. After tonight's experience, Liu Yaolong will become more mature and better able to take charge on his own.
After Liu Yaolong finished his speech, the audience erupted in enthusiastic applause once again.
Following that, a department-level leader took to the stage to deliver a speech, first offering warm congratulations on the successful topping-out of the Zhonghua Building.
It also highly affirmed the important contributions made by Zhonghua Group, as one of the first Hong Kong companies to return to the mainland to invest, to the urban construction and economic development of Beijing.
The leader mentioned that the door to reform and opening up will only open wider, and the government will continue to provide high-quality services and a favorable development environment for enterprises.
We also hope that more powerful and responsible companies like Zhonghua Group will come to the mainland to invest and develop, and work together to create a better future.
The leader's speech was concise yet full of positive energy, which greatly inspired the guests present, and the applause lasted for a long time.
After the speeches, the performing arts troupe's program officially began.
As melodious music filled the air, performers dressed in exquisite costumes walked onto the stage. Their singing was melodious, their dancing graceful, and there were magnificent choruses and light and beautiful folk dances. One wonderful program after another was performed, making the atmosphere at the scene increasingly enthusiastic.
Guests enjoyed delicious food and wonderful performances, raising their glasses to toast and chatting happily. The entire banquet hall was filled with laughter and joy.
Lin Zhou remained seated in the corner, quietly observing everything, occasionally raising a glass to the government leaders or business friends beside him and exchanging a few words.
He is not keen on pursuing fame and fortune. For him, the successful completion of the Zhonghua Building is not an end, but a new beginning.
The banquet lasted until nine o'clock before gradually coming to an end, and the guests left one after another with smiles on their faces.
Lin Zhou bid farewell to the leaders and guests one by one, and watched as Liu Yaolong methodically arranged the follow-up work before turning around and getting into the departing car.
Inside the car, Lin Zhou leaned back in his seat, closed his eyes, and began to plan the future development blueprint for Mingzhonghua Group.
With its foundation in Hong Kong already established, the mainland market is gradually opening up. The Zhonghua Building in Beijing and the industrial park in Luohu, these two important pillars, will become the core engines for Zhonghua Group's development in the mainland.
In the future, he will set his sights on more cities and take root the Zhonghua brand in a wider area.
What he didn't know was that the celebration banquet for the completion of the Zhonghua Building not only won applause at the scene, but also made it onto the 30-minute program that the whole country was watching the next day, occupying more than a minute of precious time.
The following evening, the opening sequence of the news program "30 Minutes" started on time, and the familiar melody echoed in the television sets of thousands of households.
When the camera cuts to the Zhonghua Building in Beijing, a voice-over, in a steady and clear tone, introduces this brand-new landmark building to the national audience:
"Recently, the Zhonghua Building, invested and constructed by Xiangjiang Zhonghua Group, was successfully topped out in the capital city of Beijing."
Zhonghua Building is located in the heart of Beijing, with a modern and grand architectural style, and is currently one of the landmark buildings in Beijing...
The camera then showed the exterior and interior structure of the Zhonghua Building, as well as highlights of the topping-out celebration banquet, while a voiceover continued to introduce the development history of the Zhonghua Group:
"The Chung Wah Group was founded in Hong Kong in 1966 by Lin Zhou, a Hong Kong Chinese. He initially founded Chung Wah Daily and Chung Wah Security. With his professional skills and good reputation, he quickly gained a foothold in Hong Kong."
Subsequently, the group seized the opportunity presented by the development of the electronics industry, established Zhonghua Home Appliances Factory, launched the world's latest product, the Zhonghua Air Fryer, and applied for global patents. This product quickly opened up the market in Western countries as soon as it was launched and became popular throughout the Western world.
Following this, Zhonghua Group launched the Zhonghua handheld game console. With continuous technological advancements and increasing market demand, the Zhonghua handheld console underwent continuous iterations and upgrades, and the production plant gradually developed into a large-scale industrial park in Hong Kong…
The footage showed the Xiangjiang Zhonghua Industrial Park, where tens of thousands of workers were working in an orderly manner. The spacious factory buildings, advanced equipment, and clean environment were immediately apparent.
The voice-over was approving:
"Zhonghua Group has tens of thousands of employees in Hong Kong and is a well-known, conscientious company that provides its employees with benefits far exceeding the industry average, ensuring that every employee can make a living. As a result, the group has won high recognition from its employees and widespread praise from society..."
Finally, the camera cuts to the construction site of an industrial park in Luohu District, Guangdong Province, where tower cranes and construction vehicles are busy at work, and workers are busy with construction. The voice-over concludes:
"As China’s reform and opening up continues to deepen, Zhonghua Group took the lead in responding to the country’s policies and returned to the mainland to invest and develop. In addition to building Zhonghua Building in Beijing, it also invested in and built a large industrial park in Luohu, Guangdong Province."
"By introducing Hong Kong's advanced technology and management experience to the mainland, we are contributing to the mainland's economic development and employment growth."
"We look forward to Zhonghua Group shining even brighter in the vast expanse of mainland China..."
The news report, lasting just over a minute, clearly presented the development history of Zhonghua Group, its corporate responsibility, and its investment layout in mainland China to a national audience.
At this moment, Lin Zhou was sitting in front of the television at home, watching the news report about Zhonghua Building in the 30-minute segment, his face showing little emotion.