Ending (Part 1)
Wen Nuan has known about the land auction for a long time, and is now waiting for Beijing's move.
She signed her name on the document, then looked up at Chen Meijiao and jokingly said, "Boss Chen, you are finally back? Is the South fun?"
After three years, Chen Meijiao has transformed into a fashionable Hong Kong style beauty, with soft wavy long hair, flaming red lips, colorful clothes, and exaggerated earrings, full of Hong Kong style.
Chen Meijiao sat down opposite Wen Nuan, propped her chin with one hand, and said with a smile: "It's fun, I don't want to leave! If Bei'er hadn't taken the college entrance examination in June, I would have wanted to stay there."
Wen Nuan nodded. Bei'er was indeed preparing to take the college entrance examination, so she asked, "How long do you plan to stay this time?"
As far as she knew, Chen Meijiao's business was growing bigger and bigger, and she was planning to cooperate with Xiao Maodan recently.
Wen Nuan guessed that Chen Meijiao would most likely stay in the South to develop her career.
The next second, Chen Meijiao responded, "I won't be back for the next few years. I want to open a foreign trade company in Beijing. Are you interested?"
Wen Nuan smiled and said, "Of course there is money-making stuff."
Then she asked, “What are your plans?”
In the past few years, foreign trade was not so clear, but it has been much better in the past two years. This happens to be Chen Meijiao's professional counterpart, so with her in charge, Wen Nuan feels at ease.
Chen Meijiao became serious when she heard this and said, "I met two foreigners from Country E in the south. They want to do barter trade. They are seriously short of light industrial products and need our products, such as pots and pans, clothes, shoes and hats, and some fresh fruits. I can't do this business alone, so I plan to cooperate with you."
Chen Meijiao knew that Wen Nuan had made a lot of money in the past few years, but now she didn't know whether she planned to develop in the real estate or trade field, so she came to ask first.
Wen Nuan nodded, but did not agree immediately. Instead, she asked, "Are these people reliable? What can they provide us?"
As far as she knew, Country E at that time was a leader in heavy industry and military industry, but those things were not something that ordinary people like them could do.
Chen Meijiao nodded: "Of course he is reliable. We have been working together for more than three years, and my brother also knows him. You can rest assured about him."
Then Chen Meijiao looked at Wen Nuan and asked, "Sister, what do you think we can do? To be honest, I just can't make up my mind, so I came back to you. You are the smartest among us, and I am also afraid that my money will be thrown into the sea."
Chen Meijiao could have done it by herself, but she just didn't have the courage.
But after searching for a long time, I still feel that Wen Nuan is the most suitable and reliable person, so I came back to Beijing.
Wen Nuan smiled and said, "I haven't tried it either, but it sounds like there's a business to be had. I'll take part. There's a shortage of steel and wood in the domestic market, so you can ask them if they have small-diameter round steel."
Now that land transactions have been liberalized, Wen Nuan plans to seize the opportunity to buy a piece of land.
But she only had a little over one million on hand. If she could make some money from this barter trade, she would be more confident then.
Chen Meijiao happily agreed: "Okay, as long as my sister participates, this business will definitely make money!"
Wen Nuan asked, "Can you handle the Economic and Trade Commission?"
Chen Meijiao raised her eyebrows: "Of course, I have a classmate who works at the Economic and Trade Commission, I will come forward for this matter."
She knew that Wen Nuan's identity made it difficult for her to show up, and she had no intention of letting Wen Nuan handle the matter personally, so she would just be the decision maker behind the scenes.
With Wen Nuan as a think tank to provide advice, this deal is sure to be a win-win.
Wen Nuan nodded: "If you can't handle it, tell me earlier, I'll ask Liang Jing to help."
Chen Meijiao: "Okay, it's settled. Also, I know that Juxiang's brother-in-law is now working in the Ministry of Transport. I have already asked him about some relevant procedures. The remaining matter is to purchase and confirm the materials."
Wen Nuan: "Just some daily necessities, such as clothes, shoes, hats, laundry detergent, and other daily necessities that are durable and have low loss."
After thinking for a while, Wen Nuan reminded again: "Don't touch the food. First, it spoils easily, and second, the shelf life is not long. If you can't go through the formalities, it will become garbage when it is thrown away at the border."
The preservation technology of that era was not up to standard, and even things like biscuits did not have a very long shelf life.
Food cannot be touched for the time being.
Chen Meijiao originally thought that Wen Nuan was in the catering industry, and thought that she would start with food, but she didn't expect that she would be eliminated first.
So he nodded obediently: "I see, I know it's not wrong to be with Sister Wen Nuan!"
"You are so smooth-talking." Wen Nuan glanced at her and said, "By the way, now that you are back, spend some time with Bei'er. She has missed you for a long time."
"I know. I asked her to go to the south with me for some time, but she ignored me. I guess she was angry. I'll have some fun with her these few days." Chen Meijiao looked at Wen Nuan and asked, "By the way, can you ask Le Le if he can help my daughter Bei Er with her studies? I feel like my daughter is not going to be able to get into college."
Wen Nuan said unhappily, "They are both so good. Lele has already given her all the tutoring she can get. You should have some confidence in Bei'er. I feel like she might want to pursue a career in acting."
Chen Meijiao's eyes lit up, and she walked over to Wen Nuan and asked, "Really? Did our Bei'er say that?"
Wen Nuan nodded: "Well, Belle has tested me before, don't put too much pressure on her, she has her own ideas."
Chen Meijiao hugged Wen Nuan, face to face, "Thank you, Xiao Nuan. You have taken such good care of our Bei Er over the past few years. Bei Er has treated you as half a mother."
In the past few years, she has basically stayed in the south for her career. Her child is in the rebellious period of adolescence, but fortunately, with Wen Nuan and Le Le, Belle is still so cheerful and lively.
Wen Nuan smiled softly: "Why are you being polite? I got such a big girl for free. I got a great bargain. I will have another daughter to be filial to me in the future."
In the past few years, Belle, Cai Siling and other girls have treated her place as their second home, and their home is indeed much more lively.
The two smiled at each other, and then started talking about real estate.
Six months later, Chen Meijiao and Wen Nuan earned six million through barter trade, and Wen Nuan got three million personally because she invested more than Chen Meijiao at that time.
With this money, Wen Nuan felt relieved and planned to enter the real estate industry.
*
In the summer, Belle finished her college entrance examination, and as Wen Nuan had guessed, Belle applied for the Film Academy.
Cai Siling and Huahua also took the college entrance examination at the same time, and they were also admitted to good universities.
Wen Nuan saw Lele coming back from dinner with them, so she asked, "Lele, what majors did Cai Siling and Huahua apply for?"
When Lele took the college entrance examination, it was a two-year high school. When it came to Huahua and the others, it went back to a three-year system.
Gu Wanyue smiled and said, "Si Ling went to the Law Department of Renmin University, and Hua Hua applied for the Accounting Department of the University of Finance and Economics. They both did well in the exams."
Wen Nuan nodded with satisfaction: "Everyone did well in the exam, so you can still live in the same city in the future."
Lele grew up with these girls and they all lived nearby.
Huahua lived in the same house with Lele for the first two years after coming to Beijing. Later, Liu Chunyan bought a house for herself and took Huahua back.
So their feelings are very deep.
Gu Wanyue sighed, "Cai Siling is dating someone. He just went out to eat with us, but then he said he had to go on a date and left us all behind."
Wen Nuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, so she said, "Si Ling is already this old, it's normal for her to be in a relationship, don't be angry with her, won't you guys find a partner in the future?"
Moreover, they are all in college now, and dating is not as strict as before. Many lesbians are not shy anymore and will bravely express their feelings.
However, what Lele may find difficult to accept is that his friend who he had grown up with has "other friends", which causes the psychological gap.
Hearing this, Lu Zhengyang, who was already in the first year of high school, turned his eyes away from the TV and said with a smile: "Sister, then you can also find a partner."
Lu Zhengqi snorted, "Our sister is so fierce, who dares to provoke her?"
"Who cares?" Just as she said that, Gu Wanyue raised her finger and hit her two younger brothers on the head, saying, "Who told you to watch TV? Have you finished your homework?"
Lu Zhengqi immediately jumped up, holding his head and groaning, "I have finished my homework, but Lu Zhengyang hasn't, sister, hurry up and beat him up!"
Lu Zhengyang gnashed his teeth and said, "Lu Zhengqi, you betrayed me! I will beat you to death! Sister, he hasn't finished his homework either!"
Then, before Gu Wanyue could make a move, the two naughty brothers had already run away, shouting, "Mom, let's go watch great grandfather fishing. You don't have to wait for us to eat."
Gu Wanyue frowned as she looked at her two younger brothers who were already running toward the door, and said, "Mom, look at them, they went out to play without finishing their homework, they definitely didn't go to watch Grandpa fishing."
Wen Nuan flipped through the documents in her hand and said helplessly, "It's okay. Your dad will be back soon. We have to teach them a lesson tonight!"
Wen Nuan also had a headache. These two sons were much more difficult to manage than Lele. It was usually okay when Gu Qinghan was at home because the two children were afraid of him.
But the good thing is that both of her sons have good academic performance, which may be inherited from her!
Gu Wanyue laughed: "Dad is coming back? That's great, he's been gone for a week."
Wen Nuan nodded: "Yes, she called me this morning and said that she would take a flight at noon. She would probably come back after finishing her work at the army."
After thinking for a while, Wen Nuan asked tentatively: "Le Le, don't you have any male classmates you like in school?"
Wen Nuan is not the kind of person who doesn't allow her children to fall in love, and Lele is in college now. When she was in middle school, Wen Nuan accidentally saw someone sending her a letter.
Although Lele returned later, she probably had no shortage of male classmates who liked her when she entered university.
Gu Wanyue didn't even raise her head and said, "No, where can I find a boy as good as my father? He loves his wife and children, and even though he is so busy at work, he still massages his wife's back every day, cooks and washes clothes..."
warmth:"… "
If you take Qinghan into consideration when looking for a partner, it will be really difficult to find one.
Not long after he finished speaking, Gu Qinghan came back with a CD player in his hand, and said to Gu Wanyue: "Lele, look what Daddy brought you?"
When Gu Wanyue saw her father coming back, she quickly ran over, took the CD player from his hand, and said excitedly: "Ah, this is a Sony CD Walkman?!"
She jumped up and hugged Gu Qinghan: "Wow, Dad, you are amazing, how did you know I wanted this?"
Gu Qinghan smiled and said, "I asked your uncle to bring back several CDs of Hong Kong singers from Hong Kong. You can try and see if it works."
Gu Qinghan knew that Lele liked listening to music, so he asked Gu Qingsong to bring it back.
Now that I think about it, although this thing is expensive, it’s worth it seeing Lele so happy.
Gu Wanyue smiled and said, "Thank you, Dad. I like it very much!"
After saying that, Gu Wanyue began to fiddle with the Walkman in her hand. She had only seen someone using it once before at school, and now she finally had one too. She was extremely excited.
Wen Nuan looked at her daughter's satisfied expression and joked, "She's still like a little kid. Is it necessary to be so happy?"
Gu Qinghan glanced at the child and said in a deep voice: "Isn't Lele just a child? He is still so young."
Wen Nuan glanced at him and said, "Yes, yes, Lele will always be your favorite child."
Over the years, Gu Qinghan really treated Lele like a child of a few years old. When it was hot, he was afraid that she would not wear too much, and when it was cold, he was afraid that she would not wear enough.
When she first went to college, I sent her back to school every day, and told her to study hard and not think about messy things between men and women.
"What about Zhengyang and Zhengqi?" Wen Nuan asked.
Gu Qinghan hummed, and said as a matter of course: "They have just entered high school. It is easy to be distracted by these things. It is not too late to buy them after they go to college."
warmth:"… "
That makes sense, but not much.
Wen Nuan poured a glass of water for her husband and asked, "Did Gu Qingsong go to Hong Kong City?"
Gu Qingsong has made some money in the past few years. Now his children are still in school. I heard that his eldest son, Gu Zihao, has also been admitted to university and went to Shanghai.
Gu Qinghan took a sip of tea and said, "Well, it was said that Lin Meizhi was caught by customs for smuggling, and he went to see her."
Wen Nuan frowned and asked, "A large amount?"
In the past few years, Wen Nuan occasionally heard about Lin Meizhi. She heard that she started her own business after returning to her hometown in the south.
But things didn't seem to be going smoothly. Later, she learned that Gu Qingsong had made some money from business, so she went back to look for the child.
But the children were unwilling to acknowledge her. Over the years, Lin Meizhi never asked about the children's affairs, and the children's impression of her was still from that time at her school.
Gu Qingsong knew that the children did not accept her, so he drove her away, and there was no news of her afterwards.
Gu Qinghan nodded: "I heard that it is true. The amount of money involved this time is very large, and I guess she has suffered a lot."
Wen Nuan: "You will suffer the consequences if you do evil."
So many years have passed, and Lin Meizhi didn't take the right path, but chose to take the wrong path. She deserves it!
Even some of her children were unwilling to acknowledge her, so you can imagine how excessive she had been over the years.
"Well, let's not talk about her." Gu Qinghan pursed his lips and said, "Where are Zhengyang and Zhengqi? Where did they go?"
Wen Nuan said, "Let's go watch Grandpa fishing. You go cook first. I don't want to eat fish tonight."
Then Wen Nuan whispered: "Grandpa has been catching fish every day recently, and I'm tired of eating them."
"So amazing?" Gu Qinghan chuckled: "Okay, then I'll cook tonight and make my wife's favorite braised spare ribs and pork elbow."
Wen Nuan smiled slightly: "Yeah, okay, thank you for your hard work, my leader."
Gu Qinghan leaned closer and said, "Then give me some hard work pay."
Wen Nuan couldn't do anything to him, so she held his face and gave him a big kiss, saying, "Is that enough?"
Gu Qinghan raised his eyebrows: "Not bad."
Wen Nuan: "Go cook, I'm hungry."
Gu Qinghan: "Yes, Chief, let's go now."
Gu Wanyue next to her was listening to the song while looking at her parents and smiling sweetly.
*
Uncle Li and Commander Lu are back, and there is another big harvest in the bucket.
Commander Lu said, "Xiao Nuan, look, Grandpa caught a lot of fish today. Let's eat fish tonight."
Wen Nuan rushed over and looked at the lively little fish in the bucket, exclaiming: "Wow, Grandpa is amazing. Today is another fruitful day."
"But Qinghan has already prepared the meal, so let's give these fish to our neighbors, otherwise we won't be able to finish them."
Commander Lu sighed and said, "You've prepared the meal so early? Fine, we can't finish it at home anyway, I'll share it with everyone later."
Uncle Li sighed and said, "I told you to put it back. Who would eat such a small fish? They think it's not big enough to fill their teeth!"
Commander Lu: "Go away, go away! You can't catch any fish yourself, so you're jealous of me!"
Uncle Li: "Who can't catch anything? I just put them back. I'll catch one weighing eight or nine pounds tomorrow to show you!"
…
The two elders had been bickering with each other, and they were still talking during the meal, so Wen Nuan picked up some softer pork elbows for them.
After Uncle Li put down the bowl, he said to Wen Nuan: "Xiao Nuan, all the factories in the city are moving out recently. The factory where my son-in-law used to work is waiting for someone to take over. Are you interested?"
Wen Nuan heard this and smiled, "Yes, where is it?"
Uncle Li said: "The factory is very big, and I heard the conditions are a bit harsh. I don't know if you can accept it."
Wen Nuan: "It's okay, I'll talk to them first. Uncle Li, give me your son-in-law's phone number."
Soon, Wen Nuan contacted Mr. Li's son-in-law and found the deputy factory director.
Seeing that Wen Nuan was young and delicate, the deputy factory director said bluntly, "Comrade Wen Nuan, to be honest, our factory has already lowered the price to the lowest and does not accept bargaining. Moreover, our relocation will take a long time."
"Look, we have to reapply for land in the suburbs after relocation, and then we have to build a factory. There is probably a lot of follow-up work, which may take at least a year and a half, or as long as two or three years. Do you think you can accept it?"
In today's world, people spend their money on various businesses, and few people are willing to waste their money on a piece of rotten land.
It’s not that there aren’t any, it’s just that everyone likes to lower the price, which is a bit unacceptable. After all, they have already sold it at the lowest price.
So I made it clear to Wen Nuan in advance to avoid wasting each other's time.
Wen Nuan thought for a moment, then asked, "If that's the case, can the land purchase payment be divided into three installments? The first and second installments together account for 70% of the total, and the last 30% will be settled in one lump sum after you complete the formalities."
This factory is really too big, but the price they offered is quite affordable. However, even at its most affordable, it still costs more than five million.
Chen Meijiao's barter trade is still doing business, and the hotel and restaurant also need to operate. Wen Nuan cannot invest all her funds in this piece of land.
If payment can be made in installments, there will be time to prepare warmth.
The deputy factory manager looked at Wen Nuan and liked her straightforwardness, so he asked, "Do you really want it?"
Wen Nuan nodded: "Of course, I came here with sincerity, and I don't want to waste your time. I'll be honest with you. If we can talk, we can continue to talk. If not, you can find another buyer as soon as possible."
But Wen Nuan is determined to acquire this piece of land. Although its current location seems a bit far away, it is actually still within the Third Ring Road. It will be difficult to find such a good location in the future.
The deputy factory manager thought for two seconds and nodded: "Okay, since you are here with sincerity, I will take you to see our top leader and see if he can agree to your terms."
Wen Nuan made a gesture of invitation: "Thank you for your help."
It took Wen Nuan only three days to successfully take over the land.
After Chen Meijiao found out about this, she found her and asked, "Wen Nuan, did you really get the land of the steel plant?"
Wen Nuan nodded: "Yes, that land is cheap."
Chen Meijiao frowned: "But I heard that the factory will take one or two years to move. Do you have enough funds? Otherwise, I can ask my eldest brother to see if he can help you sell the land. If you sell it, you can probably make 100,000 or 200,000 yuan."
Wen Nuan chuckled and said, "No, I don't plan to sell this land. I plan to develop it myself."
How can it be sold in such a good location
Not only did she have to build a residential complex, she also had to reserve a piece of land for a shopping mall and a hotel.
Chen Meijiao was a little worried: "Will it work? I spent several million to acquire this piece of land. What if I lose money in the future?"
Chen Meijiao's current trading company makes a lot of money, and she also made a lot of money doing wholesale in the south before. But if she had to be like Wen Nuan, who almost put all her savings into one thing, she really wouldn't dare to take the risk.
Wen Nuan smiled at her and said, "There has to be a first time anyway, so give it a try."
*
Nineties.
Wen Nuan founded her own hotel chain brand, and its first five-star hotel was completed in June.
At the same time, construction of her commercial building also began.
Lu Zhengyang and Lu Zhengqi also took the college entrance examination. Zhengqi went to the Computer Department of Huazhong University, while Zhengyang decided to inherit the legacy of Gu Qinghan and Commander Lu and went to the National University of Defense Technology, planning to join the army in the future.
Gu Wanyue also successfully graduated from the music conservatory and prepared to study abroad.
On the day of graduation, family members and good friends such as Cai Siling, Huahua Beier and others came.
Just after taking the group photo, Gu Wanyue saw Liu Huaqing coming over with a bouquet of flowers and said, "Happy graduation."
All in all, she hadn't seen the other person for half a year.
Looking at him from a distance, I realized that Liu Huaqing had changed a lot. He was taller and more handsome, with broad shoulders and narrow hips, a high nose, and thick sword-like eyebrows. He was wearing a white shirt with two buttons undone, giving him a cool and ascetic feeling.
Gu Wanyue, wearing a bachelor's gown, took the flowers handed to her and smiled: "Thank you."
"By the way, when are you going to take your graduation photos? I'll go to your school and join you then."
Liu Huaqing smiled lightly: "No, I took graduation photos the day before yesterday."
Gu Wanyue nodded: "Is that so? Then I'll give you a graduation present later."
Liu Huaqing didn't say yes or no, he just said calmly: "I got an offer from MIT and will be going abroad soon."
Gu Wanyue was stunned: "Is it such a coincidence? I'm going to Berkeley, it seems to be quite close to Massachusetts."
Liu Huaqing looked at her, "Really? Then we can go together so that we can take care of each other in the future."
"Okay, call me then."
Gu Wanyue is going to study abroad, and Gu Qinghan and Commander Lu are the most reluctant to let her go. They always feel as if she will never come back.
So a few days before going abroad, both of them took Lele to visit the famous attractions in the city.
Everyone knew that Lele was going to study abroad, so Cai Siling, Huahua Bei'er and other children came to hang out with her every day, reluctant to let her go so far away.
Wen Nuan hopes that her child can go out and expand his or her own circle of knowledge, so she has been very supportive of Lele's decision to study abroad from the very beginning.
The night before Lele left, Commander Lu said, "Look, a few people from our alley have left, and many of them never come back, saying that foreign countries are good and advanced. Do you think Wanyue will come back after she leaves?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Wanyue took Commander Lu's arm and said, "Grandpa, I promise you, once I finish my studies and come back, I will never stay outside!"
Commander Lu stared at the silver-white hair, his eyes moistened, and said, "Then make a promise with Grandpa that you will come back home after you finish your studies."
Gu Wanyue shook hands with him and said, "I promise not to break my promise. Anyone who lies is a pig."
Commander Lu sighed and said, "Okay, Grandpa will be waiting for you at home."
Gu Wanyue smiled and said, "Okay, when I come back, I want to eat the big fish that my great grandfather caught himself!"
After that, everyone laughed.
Wen Nuan understands Commander Lu. After all, he came from the battlefield and is a little resistant to foreign countries.
But this is Lele's decision, and Wen Nuan also supports it.
Gu Qinghan didn't say anything, but he couldn't bear to be angry with Lele. Finally, he and Wen Nuan packed up her usual things in silence.
Father’s love is always silent.
Gu Wanyue looked at the two suitcases that Gu Qinghan had packed for her, and her eyes instantly turned red. She hugged him and said, "Dad, I will definitely come back."
Gu Qinghan reached out his hand, touched his daughter's hair, and smiled gently: "Okay, Dad knows."
That night, Gu Wanyue talked with Wen Nuan all night long, and only managed to fall asleep for a short while until dawn.
The next day, Lele was about to set off.
It was Lu Zhengyang, Lu Zhengqi, and a few of her good friends who went to the airport to see her off.
Neither Wen Nuan nor Gu Qinghan went. Although Wen Nuan supported her child to go out for a walk, she did not want to experience the pain of separation, so she just let her child go to college in another city.
When they arrived at the airport, Lu Zhengyang and Lu Zhengqi looked at their sister, who was half a head shorter than them, and said, "Sister, be careful."
Gu Wanyue: "Okay, I get it. You can't take it lightly when you go to college. Study hard, okay? Otherwise, I will beat you up."
The two brothers smiled at the same time: "I know, you are so fierce, how dare we not study hard?!"
Gu Wanyue hugged a few good friends again and said, "Wait for me to come back."
Belle: "Maybe I'll be out in a few years, too. I wish you a safe journey."
Cai Siling: "Take care of yourself and remember to write to us."
Huahua: "I will miss you."
"I'll miss you too."
After saying goodbye, Gu Wanyue went through the security checkpoint with Liu Huaqing, who was studying abroad with her.
*
Ninety-two.
The warm commercial housing was completed and put on sale during the Spring Festival of that year, and it was sold out in less than an hour.
In 1993, in order to provide Commander Lu with a better environment for retirement, Wen Nuan moved him into a newly developed villa area. Deputy Commander Shen and Uncle Li also moved in. Commander Lu's retirement life was rich and colorful.
In September of the same year, Wen Nuan made a special trip to Qiongzhou Island in the south to prepare for the development of a tourist resort.
It was also at the end of this year that Beijing began to ban the use of fireworks.
On New Year's Eve, Wen Nuan was rarely awakened by the sound of firecrackers, but was awakened by Commander Lu's shouting outside.
When Wen Nuan heard Commander Lu's exclamation, she forgot to put on her clothes and quickly followed Gu Qinghan out of the room, only to see their precious daughter coming back.
"Dad, Mom, I'm back."