Chapter 166 Going on vacation at the end of the year

Besides, if you have money, you can avoid harsh climate conditions to the greatest extent possible no matter where you travel.

If it's cold, rent a luxury car and enjoy the scenery from the moment you step off the plane. You don't even have to stand on the shore to see the lake; book a penthouse suite at a five-star hotel with a panoramic view of West Lake and gaze at it for as long as you want, swayed by the warm air conditioning. How comfortable!

There are decent five-star hotels to stay in near West Lake. Yuhang, where Xixi is located, had just become a district of Hangzhou at the time of the book. The national-level wetland park was still under construction and was not officially open to the public.

The prosperous Yuhang city in Lin Ruoyan's impression was just a village in the book and had not yet been planned.

So it was better to just enjoy the West Lake. Poor Lin Mengxi still had to go to school on schedule. The children were really suffering, and she, as a mother, had already come to the tourist city for vacation in advance under the pretext of an inspection project.

Students have a month-long winter break, while workers only have a few days during the Spring Festival. As a boss, she saw that the money in her account was enough to keep her going until the following year, so she comfortably went on vacation in mid-to-late December, only occasionally dealing with documents requiring her signature on the OA. She planned to stay in this hibernation mode until after the fifteenth day of the first lunar month in 2003, or even wait until the beginning of spring in March.

Of course, she was still worried about her son, afraid that he would forget to play at home alone, so she decided to stay in Hangzhou for a week, go home to check on his condition, and then decide where to travel next. When she was not in Beijing, she asked her brother to live in the courtyard and help look after her nephew.

Lin Ruxu thought her sister was really on a business trip to discuss business and inspect projects. It must be so cold in the south in the middle of winter. Winter in places without heating is really cold, bleak and freezing, with ice chips sticking to your bones. She repeatedly urged her sister to wear more clothes and not to overwork herself.

Well, it won’t be too tiring. The itinerary for visiting scenic spots and historical sites can be arranged more easily, and you can visit one attraction a day.

Every day, she sleeps until she wakes naturally, spends two hours leisurely enjoying a sumptuous buffet brunch at the hotel, then takes a limousine out to explore the surrounding attractions. Before dark, she dines at various renowned local restaurants, enjoying a variety of dishes. After enjoying the vibrant nightlife, she returns to the hotel for a swim or workout, a hot bath, and a deep sleep in her own queen-size bed. Relaxation is a fulfilling experience.

She didn't dare tell her brother, other colleagues, or even her own son about this real, early holiday. After all, her son was still studying hard at school, preparing for his final exams. The contrast between them was enormous.

But in the eyes of others, Mr. Lin and the people in the President's Office were very hard-working, traveling all day and night. Qin Shuang had been to Yicheng several times, each time for a week or two, and had no time to accompany Mr. Lin to Hangzhou.

The other members of the CEO's office were also busy in Beijing. Hua Mengmeng and Chen Jun were looking for suitable B&B projects, negotiating acquisitions or leases, and busy expanding into new locations.

Lin Ruoyan assigned Feng Qiang a task: to find a suitable team or professional manager for a film and television company, or to persuade Old Dai to surrender. At the end of the year, there were still many issues to deal with, such as networking, gifts, and meals, which Feng Qiang would have to spend time managing.

Feng Qiang used to be a good-for-nothing son, disliked by his parents. He was always used as a negative example by his friends and neighbors, who said he was not good at studying and would become a spendthrift who only knew how to eat, drink, and have fun. But after joining Lin's Real Estate Company, Feng Qiang really did become better.

The movie invested by Mr. Lin was a big hit. Although the film festival later used my father's connections, this was also where my father could show off to others.

"Look, my son is already a vice president. Have you seen the movies his company has invested in?"

"It's the one that has already won an award. My son has been keeping an eye on that project."

"Do you know the College Student Film Festival during Golden Week? It's full of veteran artists, and it's sponsored by my son's company."

The old man was content, and his son's liking grew. Even though his son still did the same old routine of accompanying his superiors for meals and drinks, using connections and giving gifts, his work remained largely unchanged. But with a new platform, his achievements soared. The increased income wasn't the only thing; his influence in the industry and his confidence were growing by the day. What parent wouldn't be pleased?

In the past, the old couple kept silent about Feng Qiang's marriage for fear of being disliked. Now, they almost have people visiting their house every day to ask about Feng Qiang's standards for a wife, and women with less than ideal conditions dare not come to him.

Lin Ruoyan played for five days, and although it didn't snow, she accidentally encountered something.

It was during a spa treatment at the hotel when she met a beautiful woman. She mistook Lin Ruoyan for a female colleague from her husband's workplace. Upon closer inspection, she realized that Lin Ruoyan was young, beautiful, and elegant. After apologizing, she insisted on buying Lin Ruoyan a drink.

The lounge at the five-star hotel was relatively empty. Many formal business banquets were still going on at this hour, so there weren't many people enjoying a drink there. Two beautiful women ordered some low-proof wine and found a booth.

Lin Ruoyan happened to be free, so she didn't refuse the other party's offer of a drink. The other party was obviously eager to talk, so she just listened to it as a story.

Upon hearing this, I learned that this woman, Li Wan, ran an embroidery shop and factory in Yuhang. Her husband, a university graduate from out of town, later stayed in Hangzhou to work and now held a senior position in Yuhang District. As her husband's career flourished, he and his family wanted her to quit business and become a full-time housewife.

Firstly, Li Wan was too busy to have children, and secondly, some people have raised concerns about officials' families engaging in business. Since the husband plans to pursue a career in government, his wife should pay more attention to her image in all aspects.

Li Wan couldn't let go of her ancestral factory and shop. After quarreling with her husband, she left home and lived in a hotel, thinking calmly whether she should divorce to pursue her career, or give up her career to fulfill her husband's wish.

Li Wan, under the influence of alcohol, asked Lin Ruoyan what to choose.

Normally, when people meet by chance, they should reconcile rather than separate. However, Lin Ruoyan wondered why a woman should sacrifice herself. She told him about how she had a child out of wedlock and how she felt comfortable now that she didn't have a husband or family to look after her. She had her brother and child to care for her.

Women who have experienced the pain of marriage actually envy Lin Ruoyan's current situation. Not only is she free from the constraints and troubles of marriage, but she can also do what she wants. When she wants to pursue her career, she can do it seriously without being told what to do by others. When she wants to relax and go on vacation, she doesn't need to ask her husband about his time; she can go wherever she wants with her own bag.

"You're fine, why don't I get a divorce?" Li Wan drank a few more glasses and her eyes were blurry.

Lin Ruoyan asked: "What do you like about that man?"

"It's definitely not love. I just feel like I've given so much and received so little, and I'm unwilling to give up. If we get divorced, all my previous investment will be wasted, and it's not worth it." Li Wan murmured, "I've never lost money in business, so I can't let go of the marriage."

"So what do you want from him? To quit his job and work with you on your career? Is a gigolo still the one you like? If he doesn't interfere with your career, then the higher his position, the less time he has. With no one to run the household, and you both busy, is it still a home?"

"That's his home. My parents are dead, and we don't have any children." Li Wan's tone gradually became clearer. "Sister, thank you. I understand. I will ask him for a divorce tomorrow. I want to continue running my factory."

I helped Li Wan back to her room, but unexpectedly, I saw a well-mannered man waiting at the door. This must be her husband. He actually found his way here.