Rebirth 70: I am a Koi

Hanchuan held my hand, and his warmth gave me strength: "Don't worry, everything will be fine." I shook his hand back gratefully. His support was my courage to fight against the darkness.

I took a deep breath and called Lin Xiao: "Xiaoxiao, do me a favor..." After hanging up the phone, I turned on my computer and began to write a public statement on the official website of the planting base. The sound of typing on the keyboard echoed in the room, as if it was tapping my determination.

"Regarding the recent false rumors against our base, on behalf of all the employees of the base, I hereby make a solemn statement..." My fingers tapped the keyboard quickly, making the truth, the original intention and determination of holding the seminar public without reservation.

"Jinli, do you really want to do this?" Lin Xiao looked at me worriedly. She knew what a public statement meant and also understood the pressure I would face.

"Yes," I nodded firmly, "I can't let those people hiding in the dark trample on our hard work and efforts."

Once the public statement was released, it was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, quickly causing a thousand waves on the Internet. Lin Xiao and other employees also spoke out on social media to support my decision.

"I believe in Manager Mu's character and ability!"

"Those rumors are ridiculous and have no basis at all!"

"I have always been a loyal fan of the base and firmly support Manager Mu!"

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Fans and students of the planting base also responded and spoke for us spontaneously on the Internet, forming a powerful force of public opinion. Looking at these voices of support, my eyes couldn't help but moisten.

Just then, my cell phone rang. It was an unfamiliar number.

"Hello, is this Miss Mu?" A deep voice came from the other end of the phone. "I saw your public statement, and I think..."

My heart was shocked. Could it be...

"Hello, is this Miss Mu?" The deep voice on the other end of the phone startled my heart and a premonition came to my mind.

"Yes, may I ask who you are?" I held my breath, waiting for the other party's answer.

"I saw your public statement. My last name is Zhao. I was a gardener before I retired. You can just call me Lao Zhao." Lao Zhao's voice was full of energy and carried the kindness of an elder. "Don't worry, I know a lot of old friends in the industry. They are all upright people and will not be deceived by those rumors. I have already told them about the seminar, and they all said they would come to support you!"

Lao Zhao's words were like a shot of adrenaline, instantly dispelling the haze in my heart. I held the phone tightly with excitement: "Lao Zhao, thank you so much! I will always remember your righteousness and support!"

After hanging up the phone, I happily told Hanchuan the good news. He gently stroked my hair, his eyes sparkling with joy: "I knew you could do it."

In addition to Lao Zhao's great help, my best friend Lin Xiao also brought exciting news. Through her mentor, she contacted an expert in the field of botany who was very interested in our inheritance plan and expressed her willingness to attend the seminar and give a speech.

Good news came one after another, and my heart was filled with hope and strength. I was more determined to hold this seminar well. I wanted to let those people with ulterior motives know that their conspiracies and tricks would only make me stronger!

Hanchuan also supported me unreservedly. He not only provided great financial support, but also personally participated in the planning and organization of the seminar. His keen business sense and rich experience provided a strong guarantee for the success of the seminar.

"Jinli, don't feel any pressure, I believe in you." Hanchuan held my hand, his eyes firm and warm, "I will always be by your side and face all the storms with you."

I nodded with emotion. With him around, what did I have to be afraid of?

As the time draws closer, the preparations for the seminar are proceeding in an orderly manner. As more and more important figures appear on the guest list, I am filled with anticipation.

Finally, on the night before the opening of the seminar, I checked the layout of the venue for the last time, striving for perfection in every detail.

"Jinli, are you ready?" Hanchuan walked over to me and handed me a cup of hot milk.

I took the milk, took a sip, and looked up at him, "Well, I'm ready."

"Then let's go." He stretched out his hand to me, and the warmth of his palm gave me infinite strength.

I placed my hand in his palm and walked out of the venue with him, towards the unknown future.

The seminar was held as scheduled. The venue was decorated in a simple and elegant manner, showing vitality and vigor everywhere. Flower planting practitioners from all over the country gathered together. Among them were experienced masters and young people who were just starting out. Everyone's face was filled with expectations for the future.

I stood in the center of the stage, the spotlight shining on me, and I felt an unprecedented calmness. I took a deep breath and began my keynote speech. I started with the original intention of establishing the planting base, shared our successful experience in technological innovation, variety improvement, marketing, etc., and also frankly pointed out some problems in the industry and put forward a series of reform suggestions. My speech was solid in content, detailed in data, and clear in views, which resonated strongly with the audience.

After the speech, the applause was thunderous and lasted for a long time. When I walked off the stage, many colleagues came forward to communicate with me. Some of them expressed their appreciation for my speech, some raised their own questions and opinions, and some expressed their willingness to cooperate with our base to jointly promote the development of the industry.

In the following days, the seminar went smoothly. Experts, scholars and growers from all over the country shared their experiences and insights and discussed the development direction and future trends of the flower planting industry. I also invited Lao Zhao and the botanical expert to give speeches. Their profound knowledge and unique insights won rounds of applause.

During the meeting, I also noticed a detail: a young man who was sitting in the corner and was very quiet. He always kept his head down, as if he was deliberately avoiding my gaze. I had a vague feeling that he was the author of the anonymous letter...

As the seminar drew to a close, I noticed that the young man who had been avoiding my gaze stood up and walked towards me. He looked nervous, and his knuckles were white as he clutched a letter in his hand.

"Mr. Mu... Mr. Mu..." He took a deep breath, as if he had finally mustered up the courage, "I have something to say to you."

I smiled and motioned him to sit down, then handed him a cup of tea. "Don't be nervous, talk slowly."

He took the tea but didn't drink it. He just lowered his head and said in a low voice: "I'm here to apologize to you. That anonymous letter... was written by me."

I wasn't surprised. In fact, I had already guessed something from his evasive eyes.

"My name is Liu Qiang, I work at XX flower garden..." He began to tell his story in a disjointed manner. It turned out that his flower garden was not doing well and was facing the risk of bankruptcy. He had heard about our base's inheritance plan, but mistakenly thought that we wanted to take this opportunity to swallow up other small flower gardens, so he wrote an anonymous letter to try to discredit us.

"But after listening to your speech at the seminar, I realized how wrong I was." Liu Qiang raised his head, his eyes full of guilt, "You wholeheartedly want to help us small flower gardens, and the plans you proposed are like timely help to us."

I patted his shoulder and said sincerely, "I'm glad you understand. In fact, everyone makes mistakes. The important thing is to know your mistakes and correct them."

Liu Qiang finally showed a relieved smile on his face. He stood up and bowed deeply to me: "Mr. Mu, thank you! Don't worry, I will study hard in the future and run the flower garden well, and I will never let you down!"

I felt mixed emotions watching Liu Qiang leave. In this seminar, we not only shared experiences, but more importantly, we eliminated misunderstandings and reached a consensus. I believe that with everyone's joint efforts, the flower planting industry will usher in a brighter future.

After the seminar, Bai Hanchuan and I walked side by side on the way home, the afterglow of the setting sun shining on us, making us feel warm.

"This seminar was very successful." Bai Hanchuan held my hand, his eyes full of admiration.

"Yes," I nodded with a smile, "thanks to everyone's support."

"Especially you, you've worked hard." He lowered his head and kissed me lightly on the forehead.

At this time, Lin Xiao caught up from behind with an excited smile on his face: "Jinli, Brother Hanchuan, guess what? Just now..."

Her tone was full of mystery. Before I could ask, I saw a familiar figure walking behind her...