Rebirth 70: I am a Koi

Outside the window, the city lights were bright, as if mocking our powerlessness. I took a deep breath and told myself not to fall down. I walked to the desk, picked up a pen and paper, and began to sort out our current situation.

"Hanchuan, Xiaoxiao, we still have a chance." I put down my pen, my eyes determined, "They want to attack us, but they ignore the most important point - our own value. Instead of passively taking the beating, we should take the initiative to improve our core competitiveness."

The confusion in Bai Hanchuan's eyes gradually dissipated, he sat up straight and listened to my plan carefully. I continued: "First, we need to carry out internal reforms on the planting base, introduce more advanced planting technology, and improve the quality and yield of agricultural products."

"Secondly, your company should increase its investment in research and development, develop more competitive products in the market, and get rid of its dependence on those suppliers." I turned to Bai Hanchuan with a burning gaze.

Lin Xiao also nodded in agreement: "Yes, we must let them know that suppressing us will only make them lose better partners!"

At this moment, there was a knock on the door, and my heart skipped a beat. I opened the door and saw an unexpected person standing at the door - the president of the industry association.

"Ms. Mu, Mr. Bai, I'm here today to express my support for you." The president's voice was steady and powerful. "I understand that you have encountered some difficulties recently. The industry association will do its best to help you overcome the difficulties."

I looked at him in surprise and was speechless for a moment. The president patted Bai Hanchuan on the shoulder and said firmly: "You must believe that good will prevail over evil. As long as we are united, no difficulties can stop us from moving forward."

I looked at this venerable elder in front of me, and a warm feeling welled up in my heart. I turned to look at Bai Hanchuan, and there was also a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

"President..." Bai Hanchuan just opened his mouth, but was interrupted by a rapid phone ring. He picked up the phone, and his face gradually became solemn.

"What did you say?!" Bai Hanchuan stood up suddenly, his face livid, and the phone in his hand seemed to weigh a thousand pounds. He took a deep breath and tried to control his emotions, but his tone could not hide his anxiety: "Okay, I get it, I'll be there right away."

He hung up the phone, his eyes were full of bloodshot, and my heart was also in my throat. "What's wrong?" Lin Xiao and I asked in unison.

"The warehouse... the warehouse is on fire..." Bai Hanchuan's voice was hoarse, with a hint of disbelief and anger.

My heart sank suddenly. The warehouse contained our latest products, which were the hope for the company's turnaround! Could it be... Could it be that they were behind this again?! Anger burned in my chest, but I quickly calmed down. Now was not the time to pursue responsibility. The most urgent task was to control the fire and reduce the losses.

"Hanchuan, let's go over there quickly!" I grabbed his hand and said firmly.

On the way to the warehouse, the president stayed with us the whole time. He said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, I will use all my connections to investigate this matter thoroughly!"

The fire was eventually brought under control, but almost all the goods in the warehouse were burned, causing heavy losses. I looked at the mess in front of me, feeling grief and anger, but I knew that I could not fall down, I had to fight for my career and my love!

With the help of the industry association, we introduced new technologies and management models, and the performance of the planting base and the company began to steadily recover. Lin Xiao also reopened the flower shop and used his influence to promote our company positively, gradually restoring market confidence.

"Jinli, look, this is the latest sales report!" Bai Hanchuan walked towards me excitedly with the report in his hand, a long-lost smile on his face.

I took the report and looked at it carefully. The performance of the planting base and the company have improved significantly compared to last month. Our efforts have finally paid off!

"That's great!" I hugged Bai Hanchuan excitedly, tears welling up in my eyes.

"All this is inseparable from your support and encouragement." Bai Hanchuan gently stroked my hair and said softly, "We have been through so many ups and downs together. I believe that the future will definitely get better and better."

I nodded, my heart full of hope and strength. However, at this moment, my cell phone suddenly rang, and an unfamiliar number flashed on the screen...

"Hello, who is this?" I answered the phone and an ominous feeling came over me.

"Mu Jinli, wait for me, this is just the beginning!" A cold voice came from the other end of the phone, and then it was hung up suddenly. That voice... Although it was disguised, I still recognized it. It was Wang Zhiqiang! He really couldn't swallow this breath and wanted revenge! I held the phone tightly, and a chill rose from the bottom of my heart. Bai Hanchuan noticed my abnormality and asked me what was wrong. I took a deep breath, tried to calm myself down, and told him the content of the call.

"Don't worry, we have long expected that he would do something desperate." A gleam of light flashed in Bai Hanchuan's eyes, "I have secretly collected evidence of his crimes over the years, and we are just waiting for him to fall into the trap."

As expected, Wang Zhiqiang lost his patience. He first spread rumors and tried to discredit our products, but we clarified them in time and used legal weapons to protect his own rights. Then, he bribed several employees of our company and tried to steal our core technology, but was caught by the insider we arranged in advance.

Seeing his plots fail again and again, Wang Zhiqiang completely lost his mind and decided to take a risk and sent people to sneak into our planting base to destroy our production line. But what he didn't know was that we had already made all the preparations and had laid a trap with the police, waiting for him to fall into the trap.

In the end, Wang Zhiqiang and his accomplices were arrested by the police on the night they sneaked into the planting base, and they will be severely punished by law.

With the arrest of Wang Zhiqiang, the haze that had shrouded us for many years finally dissipated. Our company not only restored its former glory, but also ushered in new development opportunities. We introduced more advanced technology, opened up a wider market, and our products won the recognition and love of more and more consumers.

"Jinli, look!" That day, Bai Hanchuan excitedly pulled me to the top of the mountain where the planting base was located, pointed to a wasteland in the distance that was being developed, and said, "We plan to build a modern agricultural demonstration park there, and promote our planting technology throughout the country, so that more farmers can benefit from it!"

I looked in the direction of Bai Hanchuan's finger. The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the vast land, as if foreshadowing a bright future. My heart was filled with joy and expectation. I held Bai Hanchuan's hand and said, "Hanchuan, did you hear..."

"Hanchuan, did you hear..." My voice was blown away by the wind. Bai Hanchuan turned his head with a questioning look in his eyes, but I did not answer immediately. Instead, I held my breath and carefully identified the unusual sound coming from the wind.

"What's wrong?" Bai Hanchuan saw that I looked serious and became nervous too.

"Shh!" I raised a finger to signal him to be quiet, then slowly walked to the edge of the hillside and listened attentively.

"It seems... it's the sound of a car." Bai Hanchuan also heard it, and frowned slightly, "Who would come here so late?"

I shook my head, my heart full of doubts. Since Wang Zhiqiang's problem was resolved, the planting base has returned to peace. Apart from our own people, few outsiders come to visit, let alone this remote mountaintop. When night falls, it becomes even more quiet and desolate.

The sound of the car was getting closer and closer, from far away to near, accompanied by the roar of the engine, a jeep appeared in our sight, its headlights cut through the night, and finally stopped not far in front of us.

The car door opened and a tall figure walked out of the car. In the faint moonlight, I recognized the person. It turned out to be the president of the industry association!

"President? Why are you here?" I walked forward in surprise, and Bai Hanchuan followed closely behind.

"Jinli, Hanchuan," the president said with a pleased smile on his face, "I came here to tell you a good news. After discussion and decision by all members of the association, it is unanimous that this year's Outstanding Enterprise Award will be presented to you!"

I was stunned for a moment, and then I was overjoyed. The Outstanding Enterprise Award is the highest honor in the industry and the greatest affirmation for our company and planting base!

"This... this is so sudden!" I was so excited that I was a little incoherent. Bai Hanchuan couldn't hide his excitement and held my hand tightly.

The president patted Bai Hanchuan on the shoulder and said earnestly: "Children, you have experienced a lot of ups and downs during this period, but you have never given up. Instead, you have become more and more courageous. Your efforts and persistence are obvious to all. You deserve this award!"

I looked at this venerable elder in front of me, my heart filled with gratitude. His words were like the warm sunshine in winter, warming our hearts.

"Thank you, President, we will continue to work hard and live up to your expectations!" Bai Hanchuan and I said in unison.

The president nodded, turned his gaze to the distance, and said in a deep voice: "Jinli, Hanchuan, do you remember what I said before? As long as you are strong inside..."

Before he finished speaking, my cell phone rang. I took out my phone and saw an unfamiliar number on the screen...