Lin Ziyan whispered something in Lu Yunshen's ear, which made him freeze and stare at her.

"Didn't you take a physiology class in college? Holding it in for too long will cause a nosebleed..."

How could she say that without blushing or skipping a beat?

A strong desire welled up in Lu Yunshen's eyes, and his Adam's apple felt tingly and itchy as if it were being brushed back and forth by a feather.

"What made you suddenly laugh just now?" he asked in a low voice.

Lin Ziyan pursed her lips and shook her head, refusing to speak.

Lu Yun Shen sighed helplessly, "When are you getting married?"

Lin Ziyan, "..."

The two remained silent for a while.

Finally, Lin Ziyan broke the silence by coughing twice.

"After returning to China?"

Lu Yun Shen's eyes lit up instantly, "Have you thought it through?"

"If you still have concerns, I can wait a little longer..."

Lin Ziyan shook her head. She used to think that they should date first and not rush into marriage.

Now her thinking has changed; even marriage won't affect their current way of getting along.

The last wedding prank made her realize that the Lin family really needed a man to deter those with ill intentions.

Otherwise, those who are lurking in the shadows and waiting for their chance will not let this go.

Afterwards, her mother-in-law talked to her and said that there must be many people with the same mindset as Cao Zhi. If you are determined, then it doesn't matter if you have to work things out after marriage.

Meanwhile, on the deck of the cruise ship.

Lu Qiuying and her assistant Tengluo were leaning against the railing, enjoying the sea breeze.

A seafood barbecue was temporarily prepared on the deck.

The flavors are based on those of the port city.

Besides their inspection team, there were also several people from Hong Kong on the cruise ship.

The deck was quite lively, with people playing wind instruments, painting, dancing, playing musical instruments, and so on.

The rustling wind, mingled with beautiful music, created a harmonious atmosphere.

When Lin Ziyan arrived on the deck, she thought she had stepped into a movie.

Couples dancing gracefully, a self-organized band, and waiters carrying drinks weaving through the crowd.

She had only seen similar scenes in movies.

This kind of prosperity and comfort existed even in this era, it's just that China seems to have been cut off from the outside world.

"Let's go over there!" Lu Yunshen pulled her hand and headed towards the seafood barbecue area.

When Lu Qiuying saw them, she greeted her assistant and walked over.

"Where did you all go? I didn't see any of you even during dinner."

"Even Sister Lianfang and the others aren't here," Lu Qiuying muttered, then sat down next to Lin Ziyan.

Lu Yunshen walked to the barbecue area and started grilling meat.

"They went swimming." Lin Ziyan said calmly, glancing at the elderly people playing musical instruments over there, her eyes deepening.

Lu Qiuying paused for a few seconds, then gave her younger brother a meaningful look.

She followed Lin Ziyan's gaze to the performance area and sighed softly.

When will the elderly in our country be able to enjoy their later years so comfortably?

"That day will come," Lin Ziyan said softly.

She thought of her relatives from her past life; perhaps her maternal grandparents would take musical instruments to perform in the park.

Grandma prefers square dancing, while Grandpa likes playing chess.

Lin Ziyan withdrew her gaze, lowered her eyes, and the emotions in her eyes gradually faded away.

The cruise ship is traveling at the same speed, and it is estimated that it will reach the next port in about five days.

Lin Ziyan reached out her hand, and the waiter who was serving drinks came over.

She placed three glasses of wine on the table.

"Sister Qiuying, have you considered attracting foreign investment to set up factories in Fuzhou?" Lin Ziyan asked.

"Set up a factory?"

“But our terrain isn’t suitable.” Lu Qiuying had certainly considered this, but there were too many mountains, which was very limiting.

Large industrial parks are too expensive to build, so not many foreign investors are willing to invest.

Foreign investors are more willing to invest in Guangzhou; in comparison, Fuzhou doesn't have much of an advantage.

"That depends on what you think. If it can solve the employment problem, you can appropriately relax the land rental price..."

Lin Ziyan slowly explained that these methods were also used in Guangzhou.

The aim is to attract foreign investment and create more jobs.

Lu Qiuying listened attentively, then looked at Lin Ziyan with a probing gaze, "Ayan, I always felt that you knew a lot about these things. Are you interested in taking the exam for the Ministry of Foreign Trade?"

Lin Ziyan shook her head and smiled, "I don't understand, I'm just expressing my opinion."

"Furthermore, I prefer freedom and am not suited to taking the civil service exam."

She learned these things from what she saw and heard since childhood, as well as from writing papers and researching.

These are all feasible methods, proven in practice.

Lu Qiuying smiled and said, "I think we can give those methods a try."

"The development of Haibi Village is now catching up with that of the city."

"Your seafood market attracts many city dwellers to come and spend money."

She had done her research before boarding the cruise ship and had to admit that there really wasn't anything like it in the city.

Lu Qiuying also prepared a report and submitted it to Minister Hai in Beijing.

Once they return to China, new policies should be introduced.

With the free trade of various commodities, the production of cloth and grain gradually met the demand, and the role of supply and marketing cooperatives actually constrained economic development.

Lin Ziyan said, "This shows that the seafood market in the city has failed to meet their needs."

On the other side of the deck,

A man wearing a suit covered in patches is painting the surface of a dark sea.

All the sounds around seemed to disappear.

He shouldn't be on this deck at this time.

But if he doesn't sell a painting soon, he'll be kicked off the ship at the next port.

Fangjie stood behind him, looking at the darkness in his painting, her eyes deep and thoughtful.

Song Yi held her close and could clearly feel her body stiffen.

"What's wrong?" he asked in a low voice, following her gaze.

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