As soon as he finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted in the conference room. The old Party Secretary stood up excitedly, slammed his fist on the table, and shouted, "Well said! Nian'an is truly a worthy student of Wanqiu; he has a sense of responsibility and foresight! I vote for him!"

“I also vote for Mr. Shen Nian’an!” A shareholder representative stood up and said earnestly, “Mr. Shen’s plan is both pragmatic and visionary. I believe he can lead the company to glory!”

I vote in favor!

"Agreed!"

A chorus of voices filled the conference room, every face beaming with excitement and anticipation. Lin Wanqiu looked at her son speaking eloquently on stage, her eyes slightly reddening. She remembered the little boy who, due to malnutrition, could barely walk steadily; she remembered him hiding behind her, timidly watching Grandma Shen and Zhang Lan; she remembered the first time he helped her knead dough, his face covered in flour, so adorable.

Time flies. The little boy from back then has grown into a capable young man who can stand on his own and take on the responsibilities he has to bear.

A surge of indescribable joy and pride welled up within her, along with a touch of reluctance. Over the years, Wanqiu Food Workshop had been like another child to her, growing from nothing to something, from small to large, each step a testament to her hard work and dedication. Now, she was handing this "child" over to her son, and despite her immense reluctance, she knew it was the best choice.

The voting proceeded smoothly. When the vote counter announced the final results, the entire conference room erupted in cheers—Shen Nian'an was elected as the first chairman of Wanqiu Food Workshop Co., Ltd. with a unanimous vote.

A thunderous applause erupted as Shen Nian'an stepped to the front of the stage and bowed deeply. His gaze fell once more on Lin Wanqiu, his eyes filled with gratitude and respect: "Thank you all for your trust. I know that this trust is not only recognition of me, but also an affirmation of my mother's hard work over the years. Here, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to my mother, Ms. Lin Wanqiu."

He paused, his voice growing more solemn: "At the same time, on behalf of the board of directors, I sincerely invite Ms. Lin Wanqiu to serve as the company's lifelong advisor. In the future, the company's development will still require your guidance and assistance."

As soon as she finished speaking, everyone nodded in approval. Lin Wanqiu stood up, a gentle smile on her face, and walked to Shen Nian'an's side. She reached out and gently patted her son's shoulder, her gaze tender yet firm: "Nian'an, Mom believes in you. Go for it, Mom will always be your strongest support."

Looking into his mother's eyes, Shen Nian'an nodded vigorously, his own eyes slightly reddening. He knew that his mother had entrusted him with half a lifetime's worth of hard work. He secretly vowed in his heart that he would not let his mother down and that he would make the name of Wanqiu Food Workshop resound throughout the country and reach the world.

After the election rally, everyone moved to the banquet hall. The hall was already brightly lit and filled with the clinking of glasses. The light from the crystal chandeliers shone on smiling faces, melodious music filled the air, and the tables were laden with signature dishes from Wanqiu Food Shop, along with rich, mellow rice wine, its aroma filling the air and making mouths water.

As the newly appointed chairman, Shen Nian'an was surrounded by people toasting him. He handled it calmly, displaying the demeanor of a great general. Su Yue'e, holding Shen Nianzu, stood not far away, watching her husband's triumphant appearance, her face beaming with happiness. The little one seemed to sense the lively atmosphere, woke up, and curiously looked around with his big, dark eyes, babbling "Daddy," which drew laughter from everyone.

Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou stood side by side in a corner of the banquet hall, looking at the lively scene before them and smiling at each other. Shen Tingzhou reached out and put his arm around her shoulder, his fingertips warm and reassuring: "Now, you can rest."

Lin Wanqiu leaned against him, gazing at the starry sky outside the window with a relieved smile on her lips: "Yes, I can finally rest. These past years, I've been busy with my career and taking care of the children, and I haven't had a chance to spend quality time with you."

She paused, her eyes sparkling with longing: "After Nianxi gets married, we'll take Nianzu to Beijing to see Tiananmen Square, to Suzhou to see the gardens, and to Guilin to see the landscape. I also want to take you to try the local delicacies, just like I dreamed about back then."

Shen Tingzhou lowered his head and kissed the top of her head, his voice so gentle it could melt water: "Okay. Wherever you want to go, I'll go with you."

The evening breeze, carrying the fragrance of flowers, wafted through the window into the banquet hall. Lin Wanqiu looked at everything before her—her spirited son, her gentle and virtuous daughter-in-law, her adorable and well-behaved grandson, and her ever-loyal lover beside her. An unprecedented sense of satisfaction welled up in her heart.

She recalled how hard her life was when she first transmigrated. Back then, she thought she would be tormented to death in the Shen family compound for the rest of her life. But who could have imagined that she would not only survive, but also carve out her own path and have such a happy and fulfilling family?

All of this felt like a dream, an incredibly sweet dream.

“Oh, right,” Lin Wanqiu seemed to remember something, looked up at Shen Tingzhou, a smile in her eyes, “the wedding date for Nianxi and Gu Yanchen should be set. Gu Yanchen is a steady and reliable young man, and he’s good to Nianxi. I like him very much.”

Shen Tingzhou nodded, his tone tinged with relief: "Yes. We can rest assured that Nianxi has found such a good husband. After they get married, our family will be even more complete."

The two smiled at each other, their eyes filled with anticipation for the future.

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