Chapter 47: I will always be with you, and so will the sun...

In the following itinerary, Qin Yonglian did not fly directly to Shenyang, but traveled around the country to inspect the management teams of hotels in various districts.

Taking this opportunity, we also visited representatives of new economy unicorn companies in various places.

It was not until a month later that he arrived in Shenyang and reunited with Zhen Yan.

Zhen Yan had already been in Northeast China for over three months. He personally drove to the airport to pick up his boss, smiling and saying, "I just sent Qin Yuan back to Hong Kong, and you're here! The time difference shouldn't be any more obvious."

"I placed Brother Yuan in Shenyang for a month. He can't go anywhere. He has to come back to the company to report on his work." Although Qin Yonglian is the top leader, his every move is still under constant scrutiny.

"After all, he has to choose between reporting and dancing."

Zhenyan recalled the scene at the South China regional conference where the Southern Song and Dance Troupe had danced passionately on stage to match Deng Yuqian's performance. He quickly changed the subject: "How do you feel about your first visit to Shenyang?"

"The birthplace of one dynasty, the capital of two generations of emperors."

Qin Yonglian looked out the window with great interest. His impression of Shenyang was once based on a description he had read before:

In 1625, Nurhaci, the first emperor of the Qing Dynasty, moved the capital here. Huang Taiji built Shengjing City and established the Qing Dynasty here.

As a comprehensive transportation hub leading to the Kanto region, Mr. Qin was very far-sighted. As early as the 1990s, he acquired a large tract of land in this city in order to support urban development planning.

AH Hotel Group’s Northeast headquarters is located in Shenyang.

As the vanguard, Zhen Yan had reorganized the core team and standardized the reformed management model before his arrival.

"How long do we expect to stay here on this trip?" Zhen Yan asked.

"Based on what we discussed yesterday, about two weeks."

Qin Yonglian's inspection of hotels in the domestic jurisdiction was just a cover to avoid unnecessary surveillance.

The highlight of his trip was to connect with elites in the new economic field. The future development of the Qin family desperately needed this kind of fresh and lively blood.

Whether it is Qin Ansen or Deng Yuqian, as well as the veterans on the board of directors, they have long been at the top of the pyramid, looking down at the market, and some developments are not clearly seen.

The real estate industry, which the Qin family is proud of, is a traditional industry with heavy asset attributes. Under the strict supervision of macro policies, the impact it will face will only become more severe.

The times are progressing, and companies that rely on their old status will only stagnate.

Through exchanges with numerous entrepreneurial teams, Qin Yonglian strengthened his decision:

In the future, Qinshi’s work will focus on multiple vertical industries such as smart life, social e-commerce, logistics and satellite technology, which will bring unpredictable traffic.

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The newly promoted general manager of Shenyang AH Hotel is Zhao Yi, a veteran employee who has worked for AH for 20 years.

Zhao Yi is a warm-hearted man with the boldness unique to Northeastern people. He and the cheerful Zhen Yan have long gone beyond a colleague relationship and become good friends.

Aihe Hotel is well-known locally for its high-end business conference facilities and services. As a long-term sponsor of government activities, it has also spontaneously hosted many public welfare activities free of charge.

The hotel is experiencing peak conference season recently, and the general manager is often away from the office due to his frequent social engagements. This has made the top floor office quieter and more peaceful.

Zhenyan likes to drink tea. During his free time during the day, he often discusses matters with Qin Yonglian in the office while drinking tea.

In the huge executive office of the general manager, the air is filled with the long-lasting aroma of Fusen red soil agarwood.

After a rigorous and serious conversation, they sorted out a clear direction for solving the urgent problems. The two began to relax a lot and the conversation became more relaxed.

"Leon, you act like you're looking for a pig in the wind in the business world (a venture capital jargon meaning that if you stand on the wind, even a pig can fly)."

Zhen Yan joked, handed a stack of reports to the man, and asked, "Boss, do you want to bet?"

The paper had just come out of the printer, still carrying the unique scent of ink and the warmth of the machine.

Qin Yonglian glanced down and saw a list of star unicorn Hong Kong IPOs* (initial public offerings) from the past month.

The names of several companies that the two had just discussed appeared one after another, further confirming their judgment.

"For example, the development of shared accommodation has reached 30 billion yuan in volume in 2020, with the value of properties exceeding 100 billion yuan. Demand is strong, and it is predicted to maintain a ten-point annual growth rate①."

Zhen Yan was also checking the list of companies. "Which companies will eat up this piece of cake?"

Hearing this, Qin Yonglian shifted his gaze from the thick stack of documents and asked, "What do you want to eat?"

Zhenyan replied, "Online accommodation sharing."

"No, what are you eating?"

"The food is boiling." Zhen Yan looked up, having just finished chewing the last bite.

The mixed-race man in front of him tilted his head involuntarily:???

"What we eat is: the pot is slippery."

Zhenyan's pronunciation of this Northeastern dialect is extremely standard.

Although he grew up in the United States, he has a strong ability to absorb languages ​​thanks to working around the world after graduation.

Especially during the past few months in Northeast China, Director Zhen's tone of voice has become more and more authentic.

Director Zhen explained, "The pot was leaking, so Zhao Yi asked the hotel's executive chef to cook it for him."

Guo Chu Liu is a traditional Manchu snack that resembles a pancake. It's made by grinding rice and soybeans into a paste, adding sugar, and then fermenting it. The paste then "slips" along the edge of the pan to the bottom, hence the name "Guo Chu Liu."

Before Zhenyan could reach out to take it again, the entire plate of the fried dough sticks was snatched away by Qin Yonglian.

Director Zhen, who was too busy protecting his food, was now in charge:???

The CEO, who has a body like a male model, placed the plate next to the windowsill where the light was the best, and held up his phone to adjust the angle, as if he was treating a work of art.

Seeing this scene, Zhen Yan wanted to take out his phone to take a picture of him, and he had already thought of the purpose: [Irresistible temptation! Xiao Tan is the spokesperson for Guo Chuliu. Honesty and dedicated service are the foundation, all in Shenyang AH.]

Qin Yonglian was unaware of Zhen Yan's inner complaints. He just took the photos and sent the messages. After completing a series of tasks, the corners of his mouth curled up with satisfaction.

He returned the snacks to Zhenyan, met his inquiring gaze, coughed lightly and admitted, "Yes, I took the photo for Yingying to see."

Zhenyan clicked his tongue and shook his head. Since he had been on business trips to various places, whenever Qin Yonglian encountered anything "new", he would take a picture of it and show it to his girlfriend. Occasionally, he would also send screenshots of their affectionate photos to the F3 group of young men.

For example, pretending to be nonchalant and forwarding [Bai Ying’s Handmade Heart Snacks.jpg]

Repost [Bai's airdropped love express box.jpg]

Support my girlfriend's career development, and continue to forward [Human Fireworks Series, Food Exploration Program Links]

This made the single person named Su very angry, and he posted tank sniper shooting emojis to the group every day [Single dogs must die.gif]

Falling in love really turns a domineering boss into an elementary school student.

"Last time, I don't know who bought all the candied haws on the roadside just to take a picture to show Ms. Squirrel."

Qin Yonglian gave him a look that said, "Aren't we kindred spirits?"

"So, weren't you disgusted by my old-school approach?" Zhen Yan teased.

"Although! But! Yingying likes it." Qin Yonglian spoke in a light tone, concisely and quickly summarized the key points.

He soon received a reply from his girlfriend, and his eyebrows raised, obviously receiving a compliment.

*** ***

After the two men finished their daily briefing, the sun was setting outside the window, and the afterglow of the setting sun cast a red glow on the sunset sky.

Qin Yonglian seemed to hear Bai Ying exclaiming in his ear: Wow! What a big salted egg yolk!

His girl always associates everything she sees with delicious food.

The phone buzzed in unison, and Qin Yonglian opened it:

Yingying: [A red sun in the sky at dusk.jpg]

Yingying: [Does it look like a runny egg yolk? So smooth, golden, and bright red.]

Yingying: [Between the setting sun and the rising moon, I think of you day and night. I will always be with you, as will the sun and the moon.]

Qin Yonglian was surprised at first, and then he laughed out loud.

No matter how far apart they are, they are always on the same page and have a great understanding of each other.

Zhen Yan scoffed, teasing inwardly: Look at this newbie who's just started dating, there's something a bit immature about her expression. How can she be the boss who just pointed out the world's affairs? More like a little white rabbit in a big bad wolf's coat, not good at chatting, not good at flirting.

Seeing the warm and gentle sunset outside the window, Director Zhen had an idea and unconsciously took a photo and sent it to the little squirrel he missed.

Sure enough, sharing beautiful things with loved ones as soon as possible is a truth that applies to every couple in love.

In order to reduce the workload of the kitchen during the peak conference period, Qin Yonglian and Zhenyan did not cook their own meals in the hotel cafeteria.

The two dressed casually, walked out of the hotel, and prepared to find a restaurant on the street to eat.

Even before nightfall, the streets are already lit up. The temperature is 20 degrees Celsius, a perfect temperature.

The golden sunlight is brighter than the street lights, and the straight rays of light shine on the square and well-arranged buildings on both sides of the road.

In comparison, Hong Kong Island is a forest of steel bars, with closely connected high-rise buildings everywhere. Their appearance is simple, bright, modern and full of technology.

This city located at 42 degrees north latitude has wide roads, and its curtain walls and podium buildings carry a heavy sense of history.

Finally breathing in the fresh air, the two slowed down their pace and walked slowly along the roadside.

The men all took out their mobile phones, made video calls with their partners, and took the initiative to report their itinerary for the day.

"Bai Ying!"

Suddenly, a man's mellow shout was heard in the air. Qin Yonglian's heart seemed to be pinched by someone, and he turned around to look immediately.

Behind him was a straight and broad road. There was no car at this moment, only the backs of a few men walking side by side.

Zhen Yan was startled by Qin Yonglian's sudden movement and looked back following his gaze. "What's wrong with you?"

"I heard someone calling Bai Ying."

Qin Yonglian tried hard to search within his field of vision, but there was no sign of the girl.

Bai Ying in the video also blinked. How come Qin Yonglian suddenly became silent when they were chatting happily?

"Leon? Ding dong ding dong, is anyone home?" A girl's naughty voice came from the microphone.

"Wow, where are you? Let me see you."

A sofa and a pure white background wall appeared on the phone screen. Bai Ying poked her head out halfway. "I'm at Sister Min's house. She made some delicious soup today. I'm in for a treat."

Qin Yonglian smiled slightly, nodded and politely greeted the old lady behind the girl.

After talking for a few more sentences, the two hung up the phone.

Zhenyan had already finished chatting with his family and walked away alone with his hands behind his back.

Qin Yonglian thought that he was hallucinating because he was thinking too much and missing her too much.

He paused for a moment, then quickly resumed his pace to catch up with Zhen Yan, muttering to himself, "Maybe I was overthinking it just now."

"Bai Ying!"

Qin Yonglian and Zhen Yan looked at each other quickly. This time the shouting was louder and clearer, confirming that it was not an auditory hallucination. Even Zhen Yan, who was walking casually, heard it clearly.

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The author has something to say: Qin Yonglian sings: I have confirmed through eye contact that I have met the right person.

Zhen Yan: Buddy, stop it! Where did that look come from? It was clearly a voice (╯' - ')╯︵ ┻━┻

【Notes】

①Data source: China Housing Sharing Development Report, Sharing Economy Research Center, National Information Center.

②The method of making pot-fried dumplings comes from the Internet.