At the same time, Gao Liang took a bold step—having Zhang Yurong and Chen Yuting splash water directly on him. After three full buckets of water were poured, Gao Liang removed his undergarments and stepped bare-chested, inviting a young man from the audience to come forward and vigorously squeeze the soaked garments. Yet no matter how hard the young man squeezed, not a single drop of water came out. "Wow! What a miracle! Absolutely amazing! Water and fire are unbeatable!" The crowd erupted in praise. "I'm buying! I'm buying!" Many people became enthusiastic and excited. Yet reporters from Hanhai City Evening News chuckled and said, "This isn't actually made by Guo Meng Factory! Don't believe everything you hear!" Amidst the growing skepticism, Gao Liang seized the reporter's microphone, beaming with genuine enthusiasm and addressed the crowd: "Yes, that's right—it's not made by Guo Meng Factory. But I can assure you: I am confident that I can produce this product!" "Now, please allow me to introduce the fabric and manufacturing process of this undergarment, ladies and gentlemen, by Ms. Zhang Yurong!" Zhang Yuping’s思路 momentarily short-circuited, but three seconds later, Gao Liang leaned in close and said, “Honey! Speak up! Fully unleash your imagination!” Seeing Gao Liang confidently smiling at her, Zhang Yuping immediately gained confidence and began to present her ideal vision of soft silk underwear—her own ideal product. She had recently seen a pair of such underwear and, with her mother’s support, had purchased it, which was exactly the one she was now wearing. Gao Liang’s own underwear was truly excellent, but if the strengths of various types of underwear could be combined to create a product that closely met users’ needs, it would be even better. Zhang Yuping truly had a unique insight into apparel, clearly articulating the fabric quality and manufacturing techniques, which earned enthusiastic applause from everyone. Yet, some dissenting voices still rose: “How can your outdated factory, with aging equipment and outdated technology, possibly produce such products?” Highlighted took out the production plan that had been meticulously prepared and read it aloud in front of everyone. The firm belief in bold innovation and determined reform, which had revitalized the enterprise, deeply resonated in the minds of all present. Many new employees, listening intently, were inspired and immediately applauded enthusiastically. At that moment, a provincial-level official who had just arrived in Hanzhai City for a state-owned enterprise restructuring walked in. Upon seeing such a touching scene, he became immediately interested. When he learned the details from his staff, he was deeply impressed by the new leadership team under Gao Huang and directly gave it a solid thumbs-up, calling Gao a daring pioneer who was willing to take the first step. Meanwhile, Zhou Quanxiong, who had just assumed the mayoralty of Hanzhai City, also heard about the developments and rushed over. He approached the Committee Chair, Deng, with a warm smile and respectful demeanor. Deng immediately issued an order, requesting that the municipal finance provide financial support for the enterprise, as well as policy preferences and favorable treatment. Strive to transform the original state-owned heritage enterprise, Guo Man Factory, into a vibrant, dynamic new enterprise that will bring tangible benefits to the people. Zhou Quan, though nodding politely in a show of agreement, privately held high disdain for Gao Liang—what a young upstart! He had ruined his son Zhou Chao's reputation, leaving him with no face to show, and now, here he comes back to establish a factory on his own turf—hah! On my ground, there's no way you'll get off scot-free! With this thought, a cunning plan began to take shape. After all, Gao Liang is the son of that once-privileged, now-struggling factory worker. This time, I'm determined to ensure your family never rises again, so you'll truly understand what it feels like to be left with nothing. I control so many enterprises—whenever I choose, a factory thrives or perishes. As for Guo Man Factory, hah! That run-down, underperforming plant—well, it's simply not providing me with sufficient returns each year. That's why I've consistently delayed or rejected numerous new projects, resulting in the current situation. You run your factory, yet you still have to come to me for approval. Once I make a few introductions to others, even though Deng Committee has publicly backed you, as soon as he leaves, hah! Here, I'm the emperor. With the sky so high and the emperor so far away, I'm the local ruler of Hanhai City. Your so-called high brightness? What a joke! Off to die! Zhou Quanxiung's resentment had already taken root the moment he saw his son suffer humiliation at the hands of Gao Liang. In his heart, he had been carving out thousands of wounds against Gao Liang. Zhang Yупing noticed Zhou Quanxiung's suspicious demeanor—this old man, Zhou Chao's father, used to boast about his father's accomplishments whenever Zhou Chao pursued her. Now, seeing Zhou Quanxiung's cold, scheming smile toward Gao Liang, she realized they were truly of one mind with her son. From now on, her husband must pay more attention. Otherwise, this powerful figure would surely obstruct any progress. Yet, the vibrant atmosphere on site was hard to contain. Under consistent demand from the audience, reporters live-broadcasted to viewers across the country, explaining how Hainai City's No. 1 Cotton Mill was successfully transforming and now producing a highly user-demanding silk-velvet underwear line. Hainai City, a coastal open city in Huaxia, is highly developed and holds a significant share of the nation's GDP, earning it the title of Huaxia's economic capital. Through this live broadcast on Hainai TV, nationwide attention immediately shifted to Hainai City, the No. 1 Cotton Mill, and the silk-velvet underwear. At the same time, the name Guo Liang became firmly etched in the public consciousness. Guo Liang, already one of the top three national high school exam scorers in science and mathematics this year, had previously appeared on China Central Television; now, with his appearance on Hainai TV, he has emerged as a prominent figure. The topic of university students launching their own businesses has once again gained momentum. This time, the high-end silk-wool underwear produced by Gaoqing and Guocun Textile Factory received an even greater promotional boost. Immediately, product pre-orders poured in like snowflakes, and booking calls never stopped. Zhang Yuping and Chen Yuting, two close friends, were both overwhelmed with work. Some young, well-educated girls from Guocun Textile Factory also came to assist—clearly, this time, no advertising costs were incurred, and the pressing need now was to ramp up production. "Send me the goods! Send me a large quantity! Deliver them no later than one week!" almost every customer insisted. "I'll pay a deposit of 200,000!" "I'll pay 300,000!" ... The funding issue had been fully secured even before any products were produced. This situation turned out even better than expected. "Keep up the excellent work, Gaoqing! You're a typical example! You're truly a pioneer in our corporate restructuring. Our nation needs more people like you!" When Comrade Deng was leaving, he patted Gaoqing on the shoulder, offering encouragement and support. At the same time, while Zhou Quanxiong was not paying attention, she quietly slipped a neat business card from her own hand into Gao Huang's and whispered, "If you encounter any difficulties, please feel free to let me know at any time!" Gao Huang eagerly accepted the card and nodded in appreciation.