Snow Country【Complete】
The next day, the temperature dropped another degree to minus 5 degrees Celsius.
In addition to wearing a velvet hat, Ning Qian also wrapped herself in a scarf. Her winter skirt was fashionable and exquisite, and she wore a white imitation mink plush coat on the outside.
Sheng Yuanhan changed into a custom-made brown woolen coat, paired with black trousers and leather shoes, which made him look more slender and stylish. He walked with a breeze, like a model on the catwalk.
After lunch, the two men got in a Maybach and headed to the old lady's residence. Behind them were several jeeps filled with bodyguards, mine managers, lawyers and translators.
The car slowly drove through a series of fairy-tale towns, and after half an hour, it stopped in front of an inconspicuous wooden house.
The wooden house had only two floors, and judging from the old color of the wooden boards, it was quite old.
Ning Qian felt a little nervous. She held Sheng Yuanhan's hand tightly, hoping that the negotiations would go smoothly.
"Don't worry." Sheng Yuanhan smoothed her frown. "This is just a small scene. Once you go to the company and gain some experience, you will get used to it."
"Well, do we have to take over this mine?" Ning Qian asked.
The fact that Sheng Yuanhan came in person to negotiate must be of great significance to the future development of the Sheng family.
"Rare pink diamonds have been detected in this mine. Although it's only a small mine, we've already offered a price of 10 million euros."
Hearing this amount, Ning Qian was filled with disbelief. "You're not willing to sell it for so much money?"
"We guess that part of the reason is to raise the price, and part of it is because of her husband," Sheng Yuanhan analyzed.
"Okay, I'll watch from the side while you guys chat." Ning Qian rubbed his hands nervously.
Seeing this, Sheng Yuanhan curled his lips and smiled lightly, "Well, just sit aside and have a snack."
Ning Qian then remembered that she didn't understand German, and an expression of embarrassment appeared on her face.
At this time, a wooden door opened and a young man in his 20s came in. He was startled to see so many people standing outside the door. Then he saw that they were holding gifts, so he turned around and shouted towards home: "Dad, guests are coming."
Soon, a strong middle-aged man came out puzzled. When he recognized the person in charge, he showed a happy expression, "Hey, old friend, you are here again."
The translator immediately provided real-time translation to the person in charge, Chen Xuyao.
Chen Xuyao took the initiative to shake his hand and said, "This time, not only me, but even our big boss is here. We attach great importance to this cooperation and hope we can reach an agreement as soon as possible."
Simon was slightly surprised and said quickly, "Come in, who is your boss?"
Chen Xuhui looked at Sheng Yuanhan and solemnly introduced him, "This is Mr. Sheng, the boss of our Sheng Group, and the lady next to him is his girlfriend, Ms. Ning."
"Hello Mr. Sheng, Ms. Ning, nice to meet you." Simon didn't expect that the boss of this group was so young and handsome.
"Nice to meet you." Sheng Yuanhan spoke fluent German.
Simon was even more surprised that he could communicate with him normally.
"Please come in. My mother is listening to the phonograph in the room. But I may disappoint you. She has deep feelings for my father and may not agree this time."
"Don't worry, we have prepared a gift for your mother. I believe she will change her attitude." Sheng Yuanhan said.
"I hope so."
Simon had long wanted to sell the mountain; the money he would get would be enough for them to live a carefree life.
Simon's wife Rebecca served them hot tea and special snacks.
Just as they were exchanging pleasantries, the old lady inside suddenly called out, "Simon, what's that noise outside?"
Simon shouted, "Mom, there's a guest. It's that Asian guy."
"Oh, God, we don't welcome them. I won't sell that mountain no matter what you say." The old lady's voice was stubborn.
Simon spread his hands helplessly, said excuse me and stood up to walk inside.
Ning Qian stopped drinking tea, looking worried that this old lady would be difficult to convince.
Sheng Yuanhan didn't care. He picked up a piece of chocolate walnut tart and handed it to Ning Qian, "Try it."
Ning Qian glanced at him. She was in no mood to eat at this moment.
But the next second, Sheng Yuanhan stuffed the snack directly into her mouth.
Ning Qian took a bite unexpectedly and immediately felt a crispy and soft texture that was sweet but not greasy.
"It's delicious, you should try it too."
Sheng Yuanhan took a sip and nodded, "Not bad."
Chen Xuyao and the translator looked at each other, and then picked up a piece to taste.
Seeing that the snacks she made were so popular, Rebecca kept asking people to eat more.
Five minutes later, Simon brought out an old lady with curly white hair and reading glasses.
Lian Na pushed her glasses up on her nose and spoke in a very rude tone, "I heard you brought me gifts. Thank you. But I won't change my decision. You guys should give up."
"Hello, Mrs. Taylor." Sheng Yuanhan stood up and greeted.
Ning Qian and the others also stood up.
Lian Na glanced at him, her expression gradually becoming surprised. "What a handsome young man! Are you here to persuade me too? Oh my God, you can speak German."
"I'm Sheng Yuanhan, the boss of Sheng Group. I've also heard about your love story with your husband and am deeply moved by your deep love."
"Oh, thank you, but you understand that I want to be buried next to my husband a hundred years from now, and I am not allowed to sell this mountain."
"I understand. We spent a lot of money to find one of your husband's items. I believe you will be interested."
Sheng Yuanhan gestured to Chen Xuyao to hand it over.
At this time, Chen Xuyao took out a box from his pocket and handed it to Lena.
"This is?"
Lianna took the box and looked at them in confusion.
"You'll know once you open it." Sheng Yuanhan made a gesture of invitation.
Lian Na muttered as she opened it, "Even if I accept your kindness, it doesn't mean I will change my mind."
When the box was opened, a classic-style pocket watch was revealed. The ticking sound of the hour hand proved that the watch was still working.
Lena immediately recognized that this was the pocket watch her husband had used. Her old, spotted hands carefully wiped the case, the scene of her husband wearing the pocket watch still vivid in her mind.
When her husband was young, before going out to work, he would put his pocket watch in his shirt pocket and wave to Lena who was cooking in the kitchen: "Hey, Lena, I'm going out."
Day after day, until one day, he fell ill after going out and never came back.
Before the tall and thin man turned into a hunchbacked old man, he was buried in the loess, accompanied by the day and night stars.
Lena wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and carefully opened the pocket watch. Suddenly, her cloudy eyes froze.
It was a wedding photo of the two of them smiling brightly. They had been married for three years at that time, but because of financial difficulties, they only spent one month's salary to take wedding photos three years later.
That was the money Bill earned from carrying sacks at the dock for a month. She still remembers the big bruise on his shoulder.
Although there were no formal wedding dresses or suits, their shirts were all washed spotlessly white, and Bill even tied a bow at the collar with a piece of cloth.
Lena burst into tears. Over the past ten years, her husband's belongings had been almost gone. Now, holding this pocket watch, she felt it was heavy.
"Thank you, young man. This gift is too precious for an old woman like me."
"You're welcome. We're just helping you return the item to its original owner." Sheng Yuanhan said.
Lian Na glanced at Ning Qian beside him, "Is this your wife? She is very young and beautiful. The two of you standing together remind me of when I was young, I also stood beside my husband like this."
"Perhaps I shouldn't have shown such a bad attitude in front of your wife in the first place. Please forgive the temper of an old woman like me."
"You're too kind, old lady." Sheng Yuanhan put his arm around Ning Qian's shoulders.
Ning Qian was a little shy.
Lian Na clenched the pocket watch in her hand, her expression lost in thought. After a while, she finally spoke again: "I may accept your suggestion, but I haven't made up my mind yet. You guys go back and wait."
Simon was anxious at this time. Seeing that his son was of marriageable age, he wanted the money to improve his family's social status.
"Mom, make a decision quickly. Rebecca has her eyes on a big house, and your grandson wants to buy a car..."
Lian Na patted the wheelchair and scolded: "Simon, I will make the decision myself, don't worry."
"I understand, Mom." Simon's tone softened immediately.
Seeing that the old lady had changed her mind, Sheng Yuanhan asked Chen Xuyao to leave his business card again, indicating that he could contact them at any time when he had thought it through.
Simon happily accepted the business card and saw Sheng Yuanhan and the others out with a smile on his face.
On the way back, Ning Qian held Sheng Yuanhan's hand tightly, so that she could feel at ease.
"Why are you so clingy today?" Sheng Yuanhan teased.
"I'm going to stick to you." Ning Qian said bluntly.
Ever since she saw the old lady crying so sadly, she truly understood the importance of having her loved one by her side.
"Okay, I'll let you stick to me, preferably for the rest of your life."
Sheng Yuanhan's tone was doting and his eyes were gentle and affectionate.
"Yes."
Ning Qian's eyes were firm and her tone was extremely confident.
This scene made Sheng Yuanhan's heart skip a beat. This scene of being firmly chosen will be an unforgettable memory in his life.
*
Two days later, Lian Na personally called Sheng Yuanhan. She asked that the mining should not destroy the original cemetery and that a piece of land should be left for her as an old woman so that she could accompany her husband after her death.
Sheng Yuanhan agreed to these requests immediately.
Then Lena choked up and said in a trembling voice: "Thank you, young man. I hope you will abide by the agreement."
"I will, don't worry." Sheng Yuanhan said sincerely.
After hearing this, Lena hung up the phone with peace of mind.
Sheng Yuanhan immediately called Chen Xuyao and asked him to get the matter done quickly.
At this time, Ning Qian leaned close to his ear and asked curiously, "Who called you?"
Sheng Yuanhan turned around and hugged her in his arms, "The old lady just called me and said she agreed to our plan."
"Really?" Ning Qian showed a surprised expression.
Sheng Yuanhan extended his index finger and touched her nose. "Don't make a fuss. This is just one of the more common things happening in the group."
Ning Qian made a "click" sound, thinking that Sheng Yuanhan was so busy.
"Yuan Han, when you say that, I suddenly feel sorry for you."
"Do you really feel sorry for me?"
Sheng Yuanhan grabbed her hand and placed it on his cheek.
"Of course, there's no way this is true or false."
Ning Qian glanced at him with dissatisfaction.
"So that's how it is. Then baby, can you please be kind to me tonight?"
Sheng Yuanhan held her hand, sliding it down from her cheek, past her rolling Adam's apple, her firm chest, and her toned abdominal muscles...
"Hateful." Ning Qian blushed instantly.
As night fell, heavy snow began to fall outside, but the fireplace in the villa was burning, and the room was warm.
But none of this could compare to the heat Ning Qian felt.
She was forced to lie on the bed, Sheng Yuanhan pressed on her fair and delicate back, the heat coming from him was burning hot.
The two held hands tightly, and she whispered softly underneath.
Sheng Yuanhan kissed her neck, brushed her earlobe, and whispered in her ear, "Kiss me."
Ning Qian's cheeks were flushed. She turned around and kissed Sheng Yuanhan passionately and long. His tongue rolled over her saliva, making her moan softly.
After an unknown amount of time, her whole body was stained with rouge and she was sweating profusely. Sheng Yuanhan held her tightly in his arms.
In the middle of the night, the snow was still falling, and the two leaned against the window and admired the heavy snow outside.
"What beautiful snow! This is the first heavy snow we have seen." Ning Qian said.
"If you like, we can come to see the snow every year in the future." Sheng Yuanhan hugged her from behind.
"Will it be too much trouble?"
"No trouble." Sheng Yuanhan moved close to her face.
"Yuan Han..." Ning Qian's eyelashes trembled and she shouted with emotion.
"What's wrong?" Sheng Yuanhan squeezed her hand, as if holding it no matter how long was enough.
"I think I've fallen in love with you."
Ning Qian's clear voice reached Sheng Yuanhan's ears clearly.
A trace of emotion flashed across Sheng Yuanhan's dark eyes, his tall nose rubbed the back of her head, and his voice was clear and magnetic.
"You just fell in love with me? But I have been in love with you for a long time."
[End of the book]
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