This is the first Spring Festival after Qingwan left, and I specially invited my parents and mother-in-law to my home to spend this traditional festival together.
Although each of us tried our best to put on a smile and tried to fill the void in each other's hearts with the warmth of reunion, the deep longing and endless sorrow for Qingwan did not diminish in the slightest because of the festive atmosphere. On the contrary, in such a strong festive atmosphere, the longing became even more painful and profound.
As soon as the Spring Festival holiday ended, enterprises in the development zone began to resume work and production, and the management committee ushered in a busy new year.
Lin Xun came back from the provincial capital and went straight to my office before he even stepped into the door of his own company, Daxun Auto Parts Co., Ltd.
I said enthusiastically, "Boss Lin, didn't you say New Year's greetings over the phone? Why do you dare to bother to come in person? I should be the one to go and pay the visit."
She joked, "We are just ordinary people. How dare we trouble you, an official? If you don't come to worship, I'm afraid I will get sick sooner or later."
I waved my hand to signal her to stop joking, and said with a playful smile: "I haven't seen you for a few days. General Lin looks even more beautiful and charming. She looks radiant and dazzling. I can't control myself for a few days. I wish I could fall at your feet right away."
She chuckled and said, "I am a flower that blooms and falls by itself, and I admire its beauty by myself. You are unwilling to come and admire and pick it."
I continued, "The fragrance of orchids fills the empty valley, and the red sleeves add fragrance to the moonlight. This mood is most suitable for you now. Although it is a bit sad and beautiful, it suits your temperament. Good flowers will eventually wither, so you should pick them as soon as possible. I think I am not afraid of being criticized, so I might as well become a flower thief and pick you."
Her hearty laughter immediately echoed in my office: "Guan Hongjun, it's New Year's Day, please don't make fun of me."
I asked, "It's a new year again. Does Mr. Lin have any new plans for his career?"
She responded: "My current business is mainly divided into two parts. Automobile sales have been on the right track for a long time and I don't need to worry too much. The automobile parts business is gradually maturing under Miyazaki's careful management. I plan to use the remaining time to read, do beauty treatments, enrich myself, and take good care of myself. After all, time is unforgiving."
I shook my head gently and said seriously, "Mr. Lin, you need to adjust your mentality. As an outstanding entrepreneur, your current age is the golden age for you to realize your ambitions."
She sighed slightly and shook her head: "Maybe I can deceive myself, but I can't deny reality. I don't want to work so hard anymore. I just want to be a person who maintains the status quo."
I half-jokingly said, "Boss Lin, you can't give up so easily. Xiaomei and Xixi's dowry is still waiting for you to earn money."
She looked up at me with a hint of resentment in her eyes: "Guan Hongjun, don't beat around the bush with me. Just say what you want to say."
I knew it was time to get down to business, so I slowly said, "It's still about that piece of land."
She frowned slightly and replied, "Shouldn't the land go through the normal bidding process? Zhiming came to my house to pay New Year's greetings during the Chinese New Year and specifically mentioned this matter. He no longer holds out much hope and has no motivation to fight for it."
I smiled and said, "It doesn't matter whether he is motivated or not. The key is whether you are interested."
She looked at me puzzledly and asked, "Me?"
I took a deep breath and prepared to present my well-thought-out plan: "Yes, this time I want you to set up a real estate company to develop that land."
There was a flash of surprise in her eyes, and she stared at me with a questioning look, as if she couldn't believe her ears.
I didn't want to be interrupted, so I continued, "As long as you nod your agreement, I will start preparing for this matter, and I can guarantee that you will reap a lot of benefits."
She frowned slightly and said in a joking tone, "How come you have developed paranoia after such a long year? Aren't you just daydreaming? I want to ask, why do you have to leave Zhiming aside and let me set up the company? What is the necessity for this?"
I explained: "He needs to participate in bidding to take over this project, and the cost of acquiring land is relatively high."
She further asked: "So if I set up a new company, I don't have to participate in the bidding?"
I nodded and shook my head, and said, "Of course bidding is necessary, but there is a certain amount of room for maneuver. As long as you nod and agree, I will arrange the rest properly."
She asked in confusion: "What's the difference between Zhiming and me? Wouldn't it be the same if I let him develop it directly?"
I shook my head firmly and said, "That's not the case. This operating space is closely related to the business you have in the development zone, so this company must be initiated and established by you."
She seemed to understand and asked, "And then?"