Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 459 The trend is inevitable! No matter who dies, it won't affect the development!

Watanabe Kameyu was extremely envious.

Sitting on a speeding high-speed train.

Looking out the window at the vast, fertile plains of Handong Province.

Watanabe Kameyuu couldn't help but think of his homeland.

Numerous islands, long and narrow territory, surrounded by the sea, prone to disasters, and poor in resources...

Such harsh geographical conditions destined cherry blossoms to never become a superpower.

No matter how it develops, it will at most become a wealthy and developed middle-class country.

Because of its small land area and frequent natural disasters, the country cannot support a large population.

A small population means that the supply of talent and domestic consumption are very limited, and the national economy is heavily dependent on international trade.

Limited domestic grain production and scarce mineral resources mean that they are heavily reliant on imports for food, energy, and minerals.

It is precisely because of their inherent conditions and resource endowments that they are unable to become a superpower.

Therefore, throughout history, they have launched numerous wars of aggression, attempting to seize the vast and resource-rich land of the Dragon Kingdom.

Unfortunately……

When the Dragon Kingdom was impoverished and weak, they did not achieve their wishes.

Now that China is independent, self-reliant, and developing rapidly, it is even less likely to be defeated.

Thinking about this, Watanabe Kame suddenly realized that assassinating Zhao Ruilong was a ridiculous and false proposition.

China has over a billion people!

There are so many heroes in the world!

For China, which continues to implement the strategy of revitalizing the nation through science and education, the level of education among its citizens will continue to rise, and the number of talented individuals of all kinds will only increase.

It is estimated that in the future, the number of university undergraduate graduates alone will reach tens of millions each year, which is more than the total population of many countries.

With such a wealth of talent, even if the probability of a genius appearing is only one in ten thousand, it means that the Dragon Kingdom produces thousands of geniuses every year.

So, would eliminating Zhao Ruilong really curb the rapid rise of the Dragon Kingdom?

Obviously not!

Huilong Group not only has a modern management system, but has also basically completed its investment layout.

Whether Zhao Ruilong is there or not, it won't affect the normal operation of the group, and it won't even matter if his second sister Zhao Xiaohui is gone.

Zhao Ruilong was recently visiting the United States, wasn't he?

His second sister, Zhao Xiaohui, also stayed at home to recuperate after giving birth to her second child.

Neither of them could commute to get off work every day, but this did not affect the efficient operation of Huilong Group in the slightest.

Even if Huilong Group were to cease to exist...

Given the numerous projects Zhao Ruilong has invested in, is Longguo simply not going to push them forward?

High-speed rail, large aircraft, new energy, ultra-high voltage power transmission, medical equipment...

Zhao Ruilong has already achieved considerable success in numerous projects; all we need to do now is follow his lead.

Just like the Yanhu High-speed Railway under our feet, the first phase has officially opened for operation today, and the second phase has long been under construction.

If Zhao Ruilong were to suddenly die, would the Dragon Kingdom halt the construction of the second phase of the project or even other high-speed rail projects?

Through the planning, construction, and operation of the first phase of the Yanhu High-speed Railway, relevant enterprises and institutions in China have accumulated technical experience. The next step is to continuously strive for excellence and increase the localization rate.

The large-scale development of high-speed rail has been included in China's strategic plan for the next ten years and is already a major national project that is beyond human control.

Development will not stop just because someone dies.

Just like a construction project that has already officially started construction, if a safety accident occurs and there are casualties while digging tunnels and building bridges, does that mean the project will stop?

of course not!

In a country with over a billion people, when is it ever possible for someone not to die?

The fact that 20,000 to 30,000 people die every day does not hinder the rise of a great power in the slightest.

China's population structure is still very young, and it is far from becoming an aging society.

The death of any person will not affect the development and progress of this country.

If any position becomes vacant, someone can quickly fill the vacancy.

Even if its capabilities are significantly reduced, it is still sufficient to ensure smooth operation.

So……

Should we still go to the trouble of planning to assassinate Zhao Ruilong?

Eliminating him might slow down the rise and development of the Dragon Kingdom.

But what's the use? Will it really benefit the cherry blossoms?

Americans are busy building mutual trust with China, strengthening economic and trade cooperation, and increasing cultural exchanges.

Eliminating Zhao Ruilong would neither hinder the rise of the Dragon Kingdom nor save the continued economic slump in Sakura.

If it gets discovered, it will only bring a lot of trouble.

We live in a time of peace, not war.

If I were to use underhanded methods to eliminate an important figure in the Dragon Kingdom...

Don't the people of China ever retaliate in kind?

Countless cherry blossom companies are still hoping to make money and profits in China.

If I were to kill Zhao Ruilong, it would trigger a serious diplomatic dispute and incite hatred among hundreds of millions of Chinese people.

They will then launch a massive boycott of Sakura companies, vandalizing Sakura-made cars, home appliances, and other products.

Isn't this a classic case of trying to steal a chicken but losing the rice instead?

Looking out the window at the industrial zone rushing past, Watanabe Kameyu felt it was necessary to change his plans.

"Mr. Watanabe, you guessed right!"

Kate Perlman suddenly shouted with a smile on her face.

When Watanabe Kameyu turned his head to look at him, he immediately showed his phone screen.

"Look, the 3G signal is full!"

"I don't even need to try, I can easily open web pages or chat on QQ."

Watanabe Kameyu gave an awkward but polite smile.

I couldn't help but think to myself, "What the hell is so surprising about this?"

The Railway Administration of Longguo, Handong Province and Tianhai City, and Huilong Group.

If they can come up with more than 30 billion yuan to build a high-speed railway, surely they have the money to build dozens of communication base stations along the line?

Moreover, the eastern coastal areas are relatively developed and affluent, and the infrastructure of major towns along the route is more complete.

In addition, Huilong Group itself has a communications business and has long cooperated with Longxing Communications and Huawei Communications to develop mobile phones and communication equipment.

The first phase of the Yanhu High-speed Railway was also invested and constructed by Huilong Group. How could they not have thought of building more base stations along the line to meet the communication needs of passengers?

But then I thought about it again, and Watanabe Kameyuki, who had been to England, could understand Kate Perlman.

In the eyes of many, Britain is an old-established capitalist empire and a recognized developed country many years ago.

However, in reality, their highly capitalized and market-oriented nature has led to a significant lag in infrastructure development.

For example, railways that were built many years ago have hardly been upgraded since they began operating.

Even trains often fail to run on time, so how can you expect to have cell phone signal the whole way?

With no cell phone signal, travelers naturally turned to reading books and newspapers to pass the time.

People from other countries might think that the British are particularly fond of reading and studying, but little do they know that they are forced into it entirely out of necessity.

Therefore, it's understandable that Kate Perlman was very concerned about whether her cell phone had a signal during her test ride on China's high-speed rail.

After all, in established capitalist empires, private railway and subway companies are only focused on making more money, and they don't care about the travel experience of passengers.

Whether passengers can get a cell phone signal when traveling by train or subway is the business of the telecommunications operators, and has nothing to do with them.

Only in a socialist country like China, where everything is people-oriented and the overall development is prioritized, will state-owned enterprises spare no expense to meet the needs of the people.

Seeing that Watanabe Kameyu simply smiled faintly, Kate Perlman asked with some surprise:

"Mr. Watanabe, don't you find this incredible?"

"They actually managed to keep cell phone signals at full strength on a high-speed train traveling at 350 kilometers per hour!"

Watanabe Kameyu chuckled awkwardly, "What's so surprising about that?"

"China's electronics and information industry has been developing rapidly. Fourth-generation communication technology is already under development, and third-generation communication technology is naturally already very mature."

"So technically they obviously have enough capability to enable 3G signals on high-speed trains, not to mention the financial aspect."

"The high-speed rail, costing over 30 billion yuan, has already been built. Dozens of communication base stations will be built along the line, which will not only meet the needs of travelers but also serve the local people. For them, it is obviously worthwhile even if it means losing money!"

"Just like their continuous efforts to improve infrastructure in rural areas, even in particularly remote and underdeveloped rural areas, they will build roads, erect power lines, construct water conservancy facilities, and improve rural medical care and education, even at a loss!"

Kate Perlman closed her 3G flip phone and sighed.

"When it comes to benefiting ordinary people, we have to admire their willingness to spend money."

“In our capitalist country, private enterprises obviously won’t do anything that loses money.”

"If we were to build a high-speed railway, telecommunications operators would need government subsidies in order to build base stations."

Watanabe Kameyu looked ahead and gave a bitter smile.

"An absolutely free market economy is destined to benefit only capital and the powerful."

"To truly benefit ordinary people, appropriate administrative intervention is still necessary."

"Otherwise, why would profit-driven capitalists and powerful elites care about the lives of ordinary people?"

The high-speed train sped along.

Inside the business class compartment near the front of the train.

After the reporters finished their interviews and left, Dean Zou secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

As he approached retirement and the end of his term, he felt increasingly old.

I used to be full of energy every day, as if I had inexhaustible strength.

Even if there are three meetings a day, plus some other meetings in between, I still have the energy to work overtime when I get home in the evening.

But with November approaching and retirement looming, he seems to have lost his energy and spirit.

I picked up my thermos and sipped some hot tea, which finally made my mouth feel less dry.

Sitting in the same row, Xiang Yuliang, in another business class seat, kept a close eye on Dean Zou's every move.

He had long realized that Dean Zou had essentially entered retirement ahead of schedule.

At today's opening ceremony, Dean Zou said only a few words before announcing the opening.

In the interviews conducted by several official media outlets, Dean Zou remained relatively quiet, allowing himself and Zhao Lichun to answer more questions.

His gaze was slightly upward.

Xiang Yuliang suddenly noticed that Dean Zou had quite a few gray hairs.

He certainly didn't believe that the professional barber had forgotten to dye Dean Zou's hair completely black in order to make him look younger.

He prefers to believe that it was Dean Zou himself who requested it, as he was about to retire and there was no need to manage things so meticulously.

Moreover, deliberately showing some gray hair can make others feel that Dean Zou is an elderly man who is about to retire, so they can be more understanding and tolerant.

Turn your gaze back to what's ahead.

Xiang Yuliang recalled five years ago, when Dean Zou had just been elected.

At that time, he still had a full head of black hair and was very energetic.

In just five short years, he has aged visibly.

As for why...

Xiang Yuliang was well aware of this.

Being a dean is really tough!

There were many difficulties, especially when Dean Zou took office.