She smiled and looked up at Uncle Fu: "Everyone has worked hard this year. Let's give everyone a big red envelope at the end of the year to add some joy."
Uncle Fu smiled sincerely and quickly replied, "Thank you, Madam. Everyone will be happy to know."
He had been with the Lin family for over a year, and he knew very well that Lin Li, though seemingly gentle, was actually extremely meticulous and always kind and generous to those around her.
She can treat everyone equally, which makes people feel convinced.
"Also," Lin Li put down the egg tart in her hand, gently wiped her fingers with a tissue, and continued, "I plan to take my third son and two grandsons back to my hometown for the Spring Festival. I'll have to trouble you to take care of things here in Hong Kong."
"Don't worry, my dear wife, I will take care of everything at home."
Uncle Fu agreed without hesitation. He knew that Lin Li's decisions were always well thought out, and all he had to do was to carry them out to the best of his ability.
He thought for a moment and asked, "Should we prepare some New Year's goods to take back to our hometown in advance? Our relatives on the mainland might like the pastries and candies from Hong Kong."
Lin Li nodded and said, "Okay, prepare as much as you can. It doesn't have to be too much, just the thought is what counts. Although our hometown isn't as bustling as Hong Kong, it doesn't lack these things. Bringing too much would just be a burden."
Uncle Fu quickly agreed.
"Oh, right, there's one more thing I need to trouble you with."
Lin Li seemed to suddenly remember something and added, "Buy me a mobile phone, the kind that can call the mainland and Hong Kong. There's a lot going on at the end of the year, so if something happens back home or there's an urgent message from Hong Kong, I can get in touch anytime."
In Hong Kong in 1986, mobile phones were still a rarity.
Its fuselage is like a thick brick, heavy and substantial in the hand.
But this seemingly clumsy device allows people to make calls anytime, anywhere, breaking the limitations of time and space.
Owning a mobile phone is now a symbol of status and wealth, and many business people are proud to have one.
Knowing how convenient this thing was, Uncle Fu quickly nodded and replied, "Yes, madam, I'll go to the telecommunications company tomorrow and try my best to get it done for you as soon as possible."
He knew that Lin Li bought the mobile phone not only for easier communication, but also so that she could keep up with the situation in Hong Kong, especially the stock market, during her trips back to the mainland.
After all, Lin Li had put a lot of effort into the stock market, and it was impossible for her to completely ignore it.
Lin Li picked up her teacup and took a small sip of the hot tea.
The rich aroma of the tea filled her mouth, and the warmth flowed from her throat to her heart, making her feel incredibly comfortable and at ease.
With nearly five million in cash and a drawer full of gold bars, this wealth was enough for her to gain a foothold in this port city.
The year-end red envelopes can make the servants happy during the New Year and let them feel the care and warmth of their master's family.
The mobile phone connected Hong Kong with the mainland, allowing her to quickly arrange various business matters.
I didn't go back to my hometown last year, but I absolutely have to go back this year.
As darkness fell outside the window, the neon lights of the port city lit up one after another, like twinkling stars, adorning the city with vibrant colors.
The glass curtain walls of the skyscrapers reflect the lights, creating a dazzling and beautiful spectacle.
In the villa's living room, the servants had already prepared dinner.
The table was laden with a sumptuous feast.
There are steamed grouper, poached chicken, braised pork, as well as a variety of fresh vegetables and soups, all with an enticing aroma that makes your mouth water.
Lin Li stood up and said to Uncle Fu, "Alright, that's enough. Let's get ready to eat."
Uncle Fu also stood up and respectfully replied, "Yes, Madam."
The family sat around the dining table, enjoying a happy time together.
Lin Li watched as Lin Laosan and the two little ones happily ate their meal, listening to them chatter about the interesting things that happened at school, and her heart was filled with warmth and happiness.
At the dinner table, she told them about her plans to go back to her hometown for the Spring Festival.
The two little ones and Lin Laosan were all looking forward to it.
Last year, no one went back to their hometown, and everyone missed it.
After dinner, Lin Li returned to her room.
She opened the wardrobe and began packing the things she needed to take back to the mainland.
She also prepared some local specialties from the port city and put them in her space, intending to bring them to her relatives back home.
After packing her things, she sat on the edge of the bed, poured herself a glass of red wine, and looked out at Victoria Harbour while drinking it.
Comfortable and pleasant.
As night deepened, the hustle and bustle of the port city gradually subsided, with only the occasional sound of car horns echoing in the distance.
Lin Li lay back on the bed and fell into a deep sleep.
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The next morning, Uncle Fu went to the telecommunications company.
He went to several different companies before finally finding a mobile phone that could make calls to mainland China.
This mobile phone was quite expensive, but Uncle Fu bought it without hesitation.
When he got home, he handed the mobile phone to Lin Li and explained in detail how to use it.
Lin Li picked up the mobile phone and, looking at the product that had appeared in old movies in her previous life, began to fiddle with it with great interest.
Following Uncle Fu's instructions, she tried making a phone call, and a clear voice came through the receiver, which pleased her greatly.
Then.
She called Gao Zhe, Xu Ting, Xu Yue, and Wang Jianguo one by one, giving them her phone number.
They can call her directly if they need anything.
Everyone was so happy that they saved her phone number.
Finally, I can find the boss; otherwise, she's like an alien signal, sometimes there and sometimes not.
Alien Signal Lin Li: ...
Over the next few days, Lin Li took care of household chores while waiting for the Spring Festival to arrive.
She asked Uncle Fu to pack up the New Year's goods she had prepared, and instructed the servants to clean the house in preparation for the New Year.
Regarding the stock market, she also made some arrangements, redeeming a portion of her funds and keeping only a portion for short-term trading, which was then managed by Manager Chen.
As the Spring Festival approaches, the festive atmosphere in the port city is getting stronger.
The streets were even more crowded, with everyone busy buying New Year's goods and their faces beaming with happy smiles.
Lin Li's excitement grew, and she counted down the days, looking forward to embarking on her journey home.
Finally, the day of departure arrived.
Lin Li, along with her third son and two grandsons, carrying large and small bags of luggage, boarded the bus to Shenzhen after being seen off by Uncle Fu and the servants.
She plans to take the child back to Shenzhen first, and then take the train from Shenzhen back to her hometown.
After arriving in Shenzhen, Lin Laosan took the two little ones for a stroll.
They kept pointing out that this used to be farmland, but now so many high-rise buildings have been built here.
Shenzhen is changing rapidly.
They hadn't been here for a year, and they couldn't find their way in many places.
I spent two days in Shenzhen.
Lin Li, along with Lin Laosan and the two children, met with Wang Jianguo and Gao Zhe and had a meal together.
During the meal, Lin Li asked how their employees' New Year's gathering was going!
Wang Jianguo and Gao Zhe immediately invited them to join the New Year's gathering.
Lin Li inquired about the time and found that she would arrive in time.
They agreed.
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