Rebirth 70: I am a Koi

I tightly grasped the letter in my hand, feeling uneasy. "I received a strange letter..."

I handed the letter to Bai Hanchuan, and his face instantly became solemn. He read the contents of the letter carefully, frowned, and remained silent. The room was terribly quiet, with only the ticking sound of the wall clock, as if knocking on my heart.

"Don't worry," Bai Hanchuan finally spoke, his voice low and firm, "I will get to the bottom of this matter." His eyes were full of strength, which gradually calmed my originally panicked heart.

I nodded and carefully put the letter away. Although I still had doubts in my heart, Bai Hanchuan's appearance gave me a great sense of security.

In the next few days, Bai Hanchuan seemed to be busy investigating the origin of the letter, but he did not tell me any progress. Although I was worried, I also understood that he did this to protect me.

As time went by, the relationship between Bo Hanchuan and I became even deeper because of this incident. We cherished each other more and communicated more openly.

Today is the day of the city's agricultural product fair, and Bai Hanchuan and I came to the booth early in the morning. Our planting base has a rich variety of products with excellent quality, which attracted many customers to come for consultation.

"Hello, this is a new variety of tomato grown in our base. It tastes sweet and sour and is rich in nutrition..." I enthusiastically introduced it to a customer with a confident smile on my face. Bai Hanchuan added explanations on the side in a gentle and professional tone.

We worked in perfect harmony, like two well-oiled machines, to sell the products of the base. Looking at the endless stream of customers, we were filled with a sense of accomplishment.

"Jinli, Hanchuan, you did a good job!" A familiar voice came, and we looked up and saw it was Professor Chen.

Professor Chen is a famous agricultural expert in the city and was hired as a consultant by our base. He looked at us kindly with a gratified smile on his face. "I feel relieved to see that you have such a good relationship."

Professor Chen talked to us about the latest planting techniques and concepts. We all listened carefully and asked questions from time to time. Professor Chen's experience and knowledge are very valuable to us and have benefited us a lot.

After the trade fair, we cleaned up the booth together. Bai Hanchuan took the initiative to carry the heavy objects because he didn't want me to be too tired. I carefully sorted out the materials and wrote down some important information.

"Let me do it." Bai Hanchuan took the information from my hand, his tone gentle but firm.

I looked up at him, his eyes were deep and gentle, as if they contained infinite love. My heart warmed, and I nodded gently... Suddenly, I caught a glimpse of a familiar piece of letter paper sticking out of Bai Hanchuan's coat pocket, exactly the same as the paper of the warning letter I received... The afterglow of the setting sun fell on the exhibition venue, giving everything a golden halo. The crowd gradually dispersed, and the air was filled with the smell of soil and crops, mixed with a little fatigue, but also full of the joy of harvest. Bai Hanchuan rolled up his sleeves and loaded the remaining boxes of tomatoes onto the truck, with fine beads of sweat oozing from his forehead. I quickly took out my handkerchief, gently wiped it for him, and said distressedly: "I'll take care of these, you take a break."

He held my hand, and the warmth from his palm was so warm and reassuring. "It's not tiring. These things are heavy, you can't move them." His tone was gentle, but with unquestionable firmness. I knew he was worried about me. Since receiving that strange letter, he has taken better care of me, almost treating me like a fragile porcelain doll.

After returning home, I prepared hot water for him to soak his feet and relieve his fatigue. Under the dim light, his face looked particularly gentle, and the fatigue between his brows also dissipated a lot. I sat beside him, gently massaging his shoulders, feeling his muscles relax.

"What do you think of Professor Chen's suggestion today?" I asked softly, referring to Professor Chen's suggestion today about introducing new varieties of strawberries.

He hesitated for a moment and said, "I think we can try it, but we need to be cautious. The adaptability and market acceptance of new varieties are unknown, so we need to do a good risk assessment."

I nodded. I actually had the same concerns. But when I saw the eager light in his eyes, I knew that he had a bolder idea in mind.

"I have an idea..." He paused, his eyes revealing a bit of excitement, "We can set up a small test field and introduce a small number of strawberry seedlings for trial planting. If successful, we can gradually expand the scale."

His idea was indeed bold, but also full of challenges. I was a little hesitant, after all, it would require a lot of money and energy, and if it failed, the loss would be huge.

He seemed to see my concerns, held my hand, and said firmly: "I know what you are worried about, but we can't always rest on our laurels. Only by continuous innovation can we stay competitive. I believe we can do it."

His eyes were full of confidence and strength, which infected me. I took a deep breath and nodded. "Okay, I believe you."

In the next few days, we were busy preparing for the test field. Bai Hanchuan ran around, contacted suppliers of strawberry seedlings, and inspected soil and water quality, while I was responsible for sorting out materials and making planting plans. We divided the work and cooperated with each other, and it was as if we had returned to the early days of our business, those days full of passion and challenges.

One night, I was sorting out documents when I suddenly saw a familiar piece of letter paper sticking out of Bai Hanchuan's coat pocket. It was exactly the same as the warning letter I received. My heart sank suddenly, and an ominous premonition came over me.

I pretended to be calm, walked over to him and helped him put his clothes in order. "What is this?" I pointed at the letter and asked, trying to keep my tone calm.

He was stunned for a moment, his eyes flickered, and then he quickly stuffed the letter into his pocket. "Nothing, some old information..." His voice was a little flustered, and my heart sank even more... He avoided my gaze, stood up and said, "I'll go check out the irrigation system of the experimental field..." His reaction further confirmed my suspicion. There must be something wrong with this letter! I suppressed my uneasiness, pretended nothing had happened, and continued to sort out the information.

The next day, the trade fair officially began. Our booth was crowded with people, and the fresh tomatoes and cucumbers attracted many customers. Bai Hanchuan greeted the customers enthusiastically, and I helped to weigh and collect money.

Suddenly, a man in a suit with a beer belly came over. He picked up a tomato, looked at it carefully, and then curled his lips in disdain: "This tomato is quite big, but I don't know how it tastes. Besides, the price is a bit too expensive."

I knew that this was an old-timer who wanted to lower the price. I was about to explain, but Bai Hanchuan took the lead and said with a smile: "Boss, you have a good eye! Our tomatoes are grown using a special method. Not only are they big, they are also delicious and juicy. If you don't believe me, try them!" As he said that, he picked up a tomato and handed it to a little girl next to him, "Little sister, try the tomatoes grown by uncle, are they sweet?"

The little girl took a bite, her eyes lit up, and she said crisply, "It's so sweet! Much sweeter than the ones my mom bought!"

The man looked a little unhappy when he saw this, but he still argued: "It's sweet, but the price..."

Before he could finish, Bai Hanchuan interrupted him and said, "Boss, you get what you pay for. Our tomatoes are of good quality, so naturally the price is higher. If you think they are expensive, you can go to another store and have a look."

Although his tone was gentle, it was firm and unquestionable. The man wanted to say something else, but when he saw the strange looks from the customers around him, he had to walk away in dismay.

I looked at Bai Hanchuan with admiration in my heart. The way he handled things not only protected our interests but also did not offend customers. It was really admirable.

In the evening, after the trade fair, we took a walk together in the small garden of the planting base. The moonlight sprinkled on the flowers and plants, and the air was filled with a faint fragrance. Bai Hanchuan gently held my waist, and we walked quietly, enjoying this rare tranquility.

"The way you handled that man today was great!" I exclaimed sincerely.

He smiled, "Just a little trick."

We talked about the hardships in the early days of our business and our future plans. We have been through so many ups and downs together, and now we are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, and our hearts are filled with happiness and gratitude.

"Li'er," he suddenly stopped and looked at me affectionately, "Thank you for always staying by my side and never leaving me."

"Silly boy," I gently leaned my head on his shoulder, "We are a family, there is no need to say thank you or not."

He hugged me tightly, as if he wanted to merge me into his bones and blood.

"In the future, I will work harder to give you a better life." His voice was low and firm, full of power.

I raised my head and kissed him lightly on his lips, my heart filled with sweetness and hope.

However, we all failed to realize that behind the calm, new challenges were quietly approaching...

As the trade fair was drawing to a close, a well-dressed man named Boss Zhou suddenly appeared in front of our booth. He seemed very interested in the products of the planting base and kept asking about various details, but there was a barely perceptible cold light flashing in his eyes. He handed over a business card and said, "Boss Mu, Boss Bai, it's a pleasure to work with you." A meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth...