Chen Changyuan smiled bitterly, took out a steamed bun from the bamboo basket and took a bite.
The steamed buns are a little cold, but they taste especially sweet in the mouth. This is the taste of care.
"Uncle Yuan, don't worry. I'm not someone he can just bully now."
A sharp light flashed in Chen Changyuan's eyes.
Old Yuan nodded and patted him on the shoulder: "I know you are different now."
He paused and lowered his voice, "What did Lin Xiaoya say to you just now? That girl seemed to be worried."
Chen Changyuan sneered: "Who knows? I guess the Zhou family is having a hard time and wants to see if they can get something from me."
Old Yuantou sighed: "This girl."
"Uncle Yuan, it's getting late. You should go home first. I'll pack up my tools and go home."
Old Yuantou knew that Chen Changyuan didn't want to talk any more, so he stopped talking and nodded, saying, "Okay, go back early. Your mother is still waiting for you."
When he opened the door, Chen Changyuan saw Fang Suxia mending clothes under the lamp. Her face was haggard, but she was still forcing herself to stay awake.
"Mom, why aren't you sleeping yet?"
Chen Changyuan asked with concern.
Fang Suxia looked up with a relieved smile on her face: "I've been waiting for you to come back. You've been busy all day, must you be hungry? I heated up some food for you."
"Mom, I've already eaten. Uncle Yuan brought me some steamed buns. Go to bed first. Don't stay up late. It's not good for your health."
Fang Suxia shook her head. "It's okay. I'll sew for a while longer. By the way, I heard you hired several people from the village to help you with the work? The wages are pretty good, right?"
Chen Changyuan smiled and said, "Yeah, it's not easy for everyone, so it's only right to give more."
Fang Suxia showed a worried look on her face: "But... our family savings are not much. If you spend money like this, the medicinal herbs haven't been planted yet. What if..."
"Mom, don't worry."
Chen Changyuan said firmly, "I have an idea. I have studied these herbs and they have a good market prospect. Besides, growing herbs is just the beginning. I have bigger plans in the future."
Fang Suxia looked at her son's confident expression, feeling both relieved and worried. "How come you've changed so much recently, kid? You weren't like this before..."
Chen Changyuan's heart moved, and he almost forgot the fact that he was a reborn person.
In his mother's eyes, he really seemed like a different person.
"Mom, people always have to grow up."
Chen Changyuan said softly, "I just want our family to live a good life and stop you from suffering."
At the same time, a luxurious dinner was taking place in Jinhua Building, the most upscale hotel in the county.
The soft light shines on the mahogany dining table, casting a warm hue.
The dining table was filled with delicacies from land and sea, and each exquisite dish exuded an enticing aroma.
An Zhiyuan sat in the main seat, wearing a neat suit.
He had a gentle smile on his face and was chatting and laughing with some business friends.
"Mr. An, we old friends are really happy that you can return to China to develop this time!"
A middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed glasses raised his glass and said.
"Yeah, I heard your business in Hong Kong is booming. Why did you suddenly want to return to the mainland to develop your business?"
Another slightly plump businessman also asked curiously.
An Zhiyuan gently swirled his red wine glass, his eyes thoughtful. "The country has been developing rapidly in recent years, and there are many opportunities. Besides, I just like to seek challenges."
An Caicai, who was sitting next to An Zhiyuan, was cutting the steak elegantly.
She was wearing a light blue dress today with her long hair draped over her shoulders, looking both dignified and energetic.
"Cai Cai, what do you think of this place? How does it compare to Hong Kong?"
a businesswoman asked with a smile.
An Caicai put down her knife and fork, smiled and said, "They all have their own characteristics. The human touch here is stronger, which I quite like."
“Haha, yes!”
An Zhiyuan looked at his daughter lovingly, "This girl grew up abroad, but now she's curious about everything in China."
Just then, a waiter hurried over and whispered a few words in An Zhiyuan's ear.
An Zhiyuan's expression suddenly became serious.
"What's wrong, Mr. An?"
The man with gold-rimmed glasses asked with concern.
An Zhiyuan waved his hand: "It's nothing serious, just a small problem with a project."
He turned to An Caicai and said, "Caicai, Dad has to go take care of something. You stay here and chat with some uncles and aunts."
An Caicai nodded obediently and watched her father leave the table.
She picked up the juice and took a sip, and suddenly felt a little bored. Such social occasions always made her feel uncomfortable.
"Cai Cai, I heard you studied economics abroad?"
A middle-aged woman asked with a smile.
"Yes, I did my undergraduate work at the London School of Economics."
An Caicai answered politely.
"So what do you think of our domestic economic situation?"
Another businessman took over the conversation.
An Caicai smiled slightly, and a sharp light flashed in her eyes.
She put down her juice cup, straightened her back, and said in a clear and confident voice: "I believe that the current domestic economic situation is at a special turning point."
Her tone made the surrounding merchants sit up straight. "Small and medium-sized cities like county towns actually have huge room for development."
The businessmen at the table looked at each other in surprise, obviously not expecting that this seemingly weak young girl could have such profound insights.
"Resources are concentrated in big cities, competition is fierce, and the market is becoming saturated."
An Caicai tapped her fingertips on the table. "Counties like ours have abundant labor resources and low costs. The local government is more eager to develop the economy, and the policy support will be stronger."
The man with gold-rimmed glasses put down his glass in surprise: "Miss Caicai's opinion is a bit unexpected!"
"I'm just stating my observations."
An Caicai said it lightly, but her eyes were full of sharp analytical ability.
"The county has unique advantages, especially in the processing of agricultural and sideline products and the development of light industry. The high-quality mountain products and medicinal materials here have not yet been fully developed, while the demand for such products in domestic and foreign markets is constantly growing."
The slightly overweight businessman couldn't help but interject, "But the county's infrastructure is backward and there's a lack of talent. How can we solve these problems?"
An Caicai was not at all flustered, instead her smile became even more confident.
"That's why it's the best time to invest. We can introduce technology and management experience and train local talent. First movers always get the best returns, don't they?"
Her words were flawless, and the wisdom and foresight revealed in her eyes shocked the business veterans present.
I thought I was just exchanging a few pleasantries with this wealthy businessman's beloved daughter, but who knew I would hear such insightful analysis.
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