Rebirth 70: I am a Koi

"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..."

The sudden ring of the cell phone interrupted the president's words. I smiled apologetically, picked up the phone, and an unfamiliar number flashed on the screen.

"Hello, how are you? May I ask who you are?"

"Jinli, it's me, Xiaoxiao." Lin Xiao's familiar voice came from the other end of the phone, as enthusiastic and cheerful as ever.

"Xiaoxiao? How are you doing lately? Is the flower shop business going well?" I asked with concern.

"Okay, everything is fine! Thanks to you and Hanchuan, my flower shop is now the most popular shop on this street!" Lin Xiao's tone was full of pride. Then he lowered his voice and said mysteriously, "Let me tell you, a big customer came to the store today. Guess who it is..."

Lin Xiao wanted to continue talking, but was interrupted by a noisy sound. I could still vaguely hear the crying of children. I turned my head and looked at the children playing not far away. The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on them, coating them with a layer of golden halo... "It seems that it's quite lively over there. Are the children here?" I asked with a smile, but my eyes couldn't help but look at the children playing not far away. They have grown up a little, like a group of happy birds, chasing, laughing, and carefree.

"That's right. These little guys are so noisy. They make the house a mess all day long." Lin Xiao's voice was full of doting. "By the way, how are you and Hanchuan doing recently? When you are free, bring the kids to my house and we can have a good time together."

"Okay, when we go to the city later, we will definitely visit you in your store." I agreed, never taking my eyes off the children.

"Mom, Dad, come and see the castle we built!" My eldest son's clear voice interrupted the call between me and Lin Xiao. I smiled and waved at him to indicate that I saw it.

After hanging up the phone, I walked over to the children and looked at the castles they built with sand, my heart was filled with warmth and satisfaction. Over the years, Bai Hanchuan and I have experienced so many ups and downs, but we have always supported each other and finally ushered in our happiness.

"Children, it's getting dark, we should go home." Bai Hanchuan walked over and gently stroked the children's hair.

"Okay!" The children agreed happily, holding hands and skipping in front.

Bai Hanchuan and I smiled at each other, held hands, and followed the children. The setting sun stretched our shadows very long, just like our footprints along the way, full of love and hope.

A few days later, our family of four set off on a journey to the seaside. Looking at the scenery passing by outside the car window, my thoughts went back to many years ago, when Bai Hanchuan and I had just gotten married. Although life was hard, we were full of longing for the future.

"What's wrong? What are you thinking about?" Bai Hanchuan noticed my silence and asked with concern.

"Nothing, I just feel like my life now is like a dream." I turned to look at him, my eyes full of happiness, "Remember when we first got married? At that time we..."

Before I finished speaking, Bai Hanchuan suddenly stopped the car, turned around and looked at me, with a complex light flashing in his eyes, "Jinli, you..."

"What did we think of back then?" I asked with a smile, reaching out to gently smooth his slightly furrowed brows. "Are you thinking of our little house of only a dozen square meters? Although life was hard back then, we also managed to have fun in the midst of hardship. We were very happy, weren't we?"

Bai Hanchuan held my hand, his deep eyes filled with tenderness, "Yes, although it was hard at that time, I felt extremely satisfied with you by my side. Jinli, thank you, thank you for always being by my side and never leaving me."

My heart warmed up and I held his hand in return. "Silly boy, why are you saying these things? Didn't we agree to work together to make our lives prosperous?"

A happy arc appeared on Bai Hanchuan's lips. He restarted the car and we continued driving towards our destination.

When we arrived at the beach, the children were running and jumping excitedly on the beach. Bai Hanchuan and I held hands and strolled on the soft beach, letting the sea breeze caress our cheeks and the waves lapping at our feet. Everything was so beautiful.

A few days later, our family returned to the city. Bai Hanchuan was invited to attend an industry awards ceremony, and I took the children to Lin Xiao's flower shop.

"Jinli, you're here!" Lin Xiao came up to me enthusiastically, looked at the two children behind me, and said with a smile, "Wow, these two little guys have grown taller again!"

The children called out "Hello, Auntie" sweetly. Lin Xiao took out the snacks and toys she had prepared and played with the children.

In the evening, I accompanied Bai Hanchuan to the award ceremony. As expected, Bai Hanchuan won the Person of the Year Award again for his outstanding contributions in the industry.

Standing on the podium, holding the trophy in his hand, Bai Hanchuan glanced at the audience and finally landed on me. He said affectionately: "I want to thank my wife. It was she who gave me the greatest support and encouragement when I was in the most difficult time. It was she who made me believe that after the storm, there will be a rainbow..."

As soon as he finished speaking, thunderous applause broke out from the audience and my eyes couldn't help but become moist.

A few days later, I received a call from my father. He excitedly told me that he would share his planting experience at an agricultural exchange meeting and specially invited Bai Hanchuan and me to attend.

At the exchange meeting, my father stood on the stage in high spirits and spoke eloquently, his face full of pride and joy. I knew that he was not only sharing his planting experience, but also sharing his joy as a father.

"My daughter and son-in-law are both pillars of the country, they..." My father's voice suddenly choked up. He turned his head and looked at Bai Hanchuan and me, tears welling up in the corners of his eyes.

Bai Hanchuan and I quickly stood up, walked to the edge of the stage, and supported my father on both sides...

My father's excited words brought warm applause from the audience. Hanchuan and I helped him back to his seat. I felt mixed emotions. Once upon a time, my father was so angry about what happened between me and Bai Hanchuan that he fell ill. Now, he can stand on the stage and be proud of us. I am extremely relieved.

From that day on, my father seemed to have unloaded all his burdens, and his face was always filled with smiles. He often came to our house to help take care of the children, and occasionally went to my planting base to help. Seeing my father in high spirits, I felt sincerely happy.

Life seemed to be back on track, peaceful and beautiful. Bai Hanchuan and I both achieved good results in our careers, our children grew up healthily and happily, and our family was bathed in happiness.

"Mom, Dad, look at me!" Our youngest son Bai Ruixuan rode his scooter and glided past us like a gust of wind, making our daughter Bai Ruixue giggle.

Bai Hanchuan and I smiled at each other. The afterglow of the setting sun fell on us, giving us a layer of golden glow.

"Hanchuan, look how happy the children are!" I sighed. The painful experiences in the past seemed to have been far away from us. Every day now is worth cherishing.

"Yes," Bai Hanchuan looked at me affectionately, "Jinli, thank you, thank you for everything you have done for this family."

I shook my head. "Silly, we are husband and wife. Why are you saying these things? Seeing that you and the children are doing well makes me happier than anything else."

Bai Hanchuan hugged me in his arms, and we stood quietly in the garden, watching the children playing on the lawn with happy smiles on their faces. We knew that this was the peace and happiness we had always been pursuing.

"Dad, Mom, come and see, what is this?" My daughter's clear voice interrupted our silence. Bai Hanchuan and I turned around and saw my daughter squatting in a corner of the garden, holding a plant in her hand, with curiosity on her face...