Chapter 329 You Don’t Need Me, I’ll Give You More
Li Hanyu stared at the pretty face and well-maintained figure in the mirror. There were bruises on her chest, like teeth marks left by a man's rough treatment.
She said in a deep voice:
"Son, you have always been excellent, but you have always had a big problem, which is that you always want to hold the biggest benefits in your hands. You can make a wise choice this time. I know you are heartbroken, but I am very happy to see you grow up."
Without waiting for the other end of the phone to speak, Li Hanyu continued, "Son, Mom taught you a lesson before. When you want to survive, you can't look ahead or behind. You have to be crazy!"
"Mom is going to teach you another lesson now. When you are climbing up, don't hold on to too many things. If you can't keep the things, give them to others as soon as possible. The more you give away, the faster you will climb."
Li Hanyu gently stroked the bite marks on her chest that still stung. The pain was accompanied by a strange pleasure that made her immersed in it. She licked her lips and smiled:
"When you climb to a higher point, you will have the opportunity to take back from them twice what you lost."
Qian Huan was silent for a long time. He knew this truth before. However, there is often an insurmountable gap between knowing and understanding. Now, perhaps he really understood it a little.
What a painful realization.
Li Hanyu felt that the pain was not deep enough. Since it was a rare opportunity for such a good education, he decided to let his son feel the pain all at once so that he could truly learn this lesson.
She said, "After you hang up the phone, go to Guangming Group to find General Manager Lu Chenjialu."
There was a hint of confusion in Qian Huan's voice: "What do you mean?"
Li Hanyu explained:
"Silly son, we don't have 49% of the shares of the Second Prison. I have already transferred the shares held by your uncle to President Lu, so the establishment of the new company cannot be without President Lu's support."
Qian Huan's face turned dark, his heart ached so much that he couldn't breathe, and his understanding of the truth went deeper into his bones.
Li Hanyu continued:
"Be more proactive. Don't wait for President Lu to speak. Give away our remaining shares. We, an orphan and a widow, can only keep 10% and leave a pair of chopsticks on the table."
Qian Huan felt his heart bleeding, but he also completely understood his mother's teachings. He slowly hung up the phone, leaned tiredly on the soft back chair, and murmured to himself: "Mom is right. If you want to prepare a feast, you have to invite at least two distinguished guests before you can really start the feast. Even if I will be a part of this feast, at least I still have a pair of chopsticks!"
Shi Wuming and Wang Cong listened quietly to Qian Huan hanging up the phone. Both of them had a thoughtful look on their faces, but one of them was focusing on President Lu, and the other was focusing on the warden's mother.
Qian Huan suddenly straightened up and cheered up. He glanced at Shi Wuming, then said to Wang Cong calmly, "Let's go to Guangming Group and find President Lu."
……..The headquarters of Guangming Group is located in the most prosperous central area of the 9th District. The design of the entire building is unique and ingenious, like a giant tree rising from the ground, more than 600 meters high.
The top of the tree is the board of directors' floor, which is known as the place closest to the upper city in District 9. Standing there, you may be able to hear the hustle and bustle of the upper city.
Below the boardroom floor is Lu Chenjia’s personal office.
At this moment, Lu Chenjia was standing in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window, pruning the branches of the potted plants with a pair of scissors in his hand.
This potted plant is not an ordinary thing, it is a rare variety of sunflower that was carefully selected and transported from the upper city. This plant has long been extinct in the lower city.
The pot he was pruning had undergone special cultivation and genetic modification in the laboratory, and the inflorescence had mutated into a strange black color. It could maintain its beauty in bloom 365 days a year in the downtown area, and then suddenly wither and die on the 366th day.
The crisp sound of scissors cutting echoed in the empty office.
Lu Chenjia carefully trimmed it for a while before turning around to look at Qian Huan and said with emotion:
"Every time I see this sunflower in full bloom, I am deeply moved by its beauty. In fact, it is the same for people, whether they live in the upper city, the lower city, or even in prison. What matters is not how long they live, but to bloom."
After Lu Chenjia finished pruning, he suddenly cut the flower stem with a pair of scissors, held the complete flower disk in his hand and handed it to Qian Huan.
Qian Huan was stunned for a moment, and then he heard Lu Chenjia slowly say in a philosophical tone:
“This sunflower was just brought in from the laboratory this morning, so theoretically it still has 365 days to live.
But I think that since it has bloomed today, it should die brilliantly today. Such beauty is the most moving.
Because the next 364 days will be nothing but a repetition of today, which is really boring.”
Qian Huan didn't quite understand what Lu Chenjia said, but he still nodded respectfully and took the flower plate. However, Wang Cong, who was following beside him, narrowed his eyes slightly and understood a little.
Because Wang Cong's life is always in countdown.
When Lu Chenjia saw Qian Huan taking the flower tray, he smiled and said, "I really appreciate your plan for the [Octagonal Cage Beast Fighting] plan.
Giving those prisoners who have been living in a daze a chance to die gloriously in the ring is a beautiful redemption for them."
Qian Huan's face turned slightly red. He handed the flower tray to Wang Cong behind him and coughed, saying:
"Boss Lu has misunderstood. The [Octagonal Cage Beast Fighting] plan was actually first proposed by my subordinate Wang Cong."
Lu Chenjia said "Oh", then turned his gaze to Wang Cong, with a hint of approval on his face.
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Wang Cong took the sunflower, lowered his head in surprise, and gave Lu Chenjia a smile that was unique to a small person, a smile that was both reserved and stiff.
Lu Chenjia patted Qian Huan's shoulder and said with a smile on his face:
“Although this idea is the result of your subordinates’ wisdom, the fact that you were able to discover and reuse it proves your ability to identify talent. Just like the blooming of a sunflower, the most important thing is not the sunflower itself, but the people who irrigate and fertilize it.”
Seeing Lu Chenjia's friendliness, Qian Huan stopped hiding his intentions and went straight to the point:
"Since you, Mr. Lu, also think that the 'octagonal cage beast fighting' plan is quite attractive, I wonder if our Second Prison would be lucky enough to invite you to join this plan and help with irrigation and fertilization?"
Lu Chenjia looked at Qian Huan, still smiling. To be honest, Qian Huan invited him to join earlier than he expected.
He was not a person who liked to serve the food while the ingredients were being prepared. He preferred to wait until all the dishes were served and then enjoy the delicious food elegantly.
He is different from Wang Xinfa. He seems less greedy and behaves more elegantly, but in fact he is more fierce and domineering.
Lu Chenjia hesitated for a moment, then asked, "So, what do I need to do to participate in this plan?"
Qian Huan originally had many expectations and requests in his heart, but at this moment, strangely, he did not raise any of them. After all, Li Hanyu's teachings made him more mature.
He took a deep breath and replied respectfully:
"Boss Lu, you don't have to do anything. As long as you are willing to join us, it will be a great support and care for us. How can we dare to make other requests?"
Lu Chenjia asked in surprise: "Really not necessary?"
Qian Huan nodded firmly and said, "Not only that, we are also willing to transfer part of the remaining shares of the Second Prison to President Lu."
Qian Huan paused for a moment, then pointed to the sunflower next to him and said:
"Just like a sunflower needs watering and pruning, but in order for it to bloom, what it needs most is the light of day. Mr. Lu, your joining us is the light that our [Octagonal Cage Colosseum] project is looking forward to!"
…….(End of this chapter)
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