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e in his chest, her voice laced with distress. Upon hearing this, Rong Ling's anger flared within him like a volcano erupting, swelling rapidly. Gazing upon the five distinct fingermarks imprinted on...This damn man, he's doing it again! Does he really think she'll just sit there like a fool and wait for him forever, no matter what crap he pulls Does he truly believe she won't be jealous, won't suspect there's something going on between him and He Ya!

That dead man was too arrogant!

Taking a deep breath, Lin Meng crumpled the newspaper into a ball and tossed it into the trash can. (..tw good-looking novel) Now her top priority was to get the Ruan family back on its feet as quickly as possible, so that these three men could stand on their own two feet, and she could retire with honor. As for that dead man, he loved to play, so let him play, she would accompany him. Just treat it as repaying his debt!

Suppressed her inner pain, she forced a smile and continued to walk her path with strength.

As the most important and historically longest New Year's Eve in their homeland approaches, Ruan Chengyi and his companions also return. Everyone is preparing to go home for the New Year, and there is little benefit to running outside anymore. Ruan Chengyi was also a little curious, what kind of big business Lin Meng said would be waiting for him to complete when he came back!

"Are you saying that at the beginning of the year, the renovation and procurement work for the city's police system was fully entrusted to our Guangda!"

Ruan Chengyi couldn't sit still any longer. He suddenly stood up from the sofa, his usually cold and hard face now flushed with excitement, his cheeks red as if he were a young boy who had never experienced anything major.

Lin Meng smiled faintly and replied affirmatively, "Yes, if I entrust this matter to you, do you have the confidence to complete it"

Ruan Chengyi's eyes began to redden with excitement, and his nose started to twitch. After nodding repeatedly, he looked at Lin Meng in astonishment.

"You... how did you get this business!"

“A friend introduced me to him, he came to our house last time, you’ve met him too.”

Immediately, Ruan Chengyi thought of the valiant man who claimed to be a police officer. Because he was Lin Meng's friend, he didn't make a special effort to get acquainted that day. He had some prejudice and discrimination against this woman in his heart. Looking at it this way, the fact that the man was able to bring government department orders was extraordinary.

阮 Chengyi discovered that some of his previous perceptions were indeed mistaken. The woman before him was far from the vase he had initially imagined; her abilities surpassed many white-collar workers. This trip down south with Lin Mengnan opened his eyes to how she conducted business, and he benefited greatly from it. It was clear that she wasn't a seasoned veteran who could talk eloquently, mislead clients, and manipulate them into making deals. She succeeded in business primarily through her personal charm. When she stood before clients, with a faint smile and piercing gaze, focusing intently on one person at a time, calmly presenting the strengths of her company and promising the greatest possible benefits, people couldn't help but be moved by her sincerity. Just by observing, he felt that everything this woman said was convincing, and he would want to cooperate with someone like her, knowing it would be a worry-free experience.

This charm is unmatched!

And what he and Nguyen Cong Huy can learn is to imitate and study as much as possible, forming their own unique charm to win over clients.

These days, this delicate woman, who looked like she was made of glutinous rice, has been working just as hard as the rest of them, starting early and ending late. He saw it all and was truly impressed. A woman so beautiful could have easily lived a carefree life as a mistress in their household, even if the Ruan family had fallen into disarray. But her tenacity surpassed his own and even that of Ruan Chengyi.

Such a woman, one can't help but admire!

Let's talk about today's event. The government issued a tender, and which one wasn't a major headache for big companies! Everyone knows that government tenders don't have much profit margin. It's not that the government doesn't pay enough, but the money allocated will inevitably be embezzled to some extent. But these big companies still fight over them. They aren't after the money; they're after the government's path.

The situation in this country is such that those who have power, not necessarily wealth, can get things done. Even a village headman might be more influential than a nouveau riche. So, if you know some people in government, your business will naturally flourish.

For a once-great company to rise again, this aspect is sorely lacking. As a company, especially one aspiring to grow large, you must cultivate good relationships with certain local government departments, such as the Bureau of Industry and Commerce, the Fire Department, the Police Department, the Court, the Labor Department, and so on.If you fail to properly treat these departments or lack connections within them, they will often harass you, inspect you, fine you. When you encounter conflicts, they may not handle your matters seriously, or even directly confront you! In short, your company will face countless difficulties.

Now, if Ruan Chengyi were to accept the government's commission, a very good path would be laid out before him. Through this, he would inevitably have to deal with many high-ranking officials. Once acquainted, this would become a friendship, and afterwards, when opening a company, things would basically go smoothly!

Therefore, this is not simply an act of giving money, but rather an exchange of connections. This gift carries significant weight! Thinking deeper, Lin Meng was fully capable of handling this government commission herself, yet she entrusted it to him. What does this tell us!

Ruan Chengyi was startled. This meant that Lin Meng was sincerely supporting him! Only if she saw him as the heir apparent of Guangda would she let him take full responsibility for this matter! Thus, from beginning to end, all the benefits had been his.

“You…” Ruan Chengyi’s eyes widened, overwhelmed with emotion that he was speechless for a moment.

He knew that for such a government commission, the competition would inevitably be fierce. He didn't know what she had sacrificed for this, but this feeling, he truly remembered it.

Lin Meng just smiled, inquiringly said "Hmm" as if giving him this task that could earn great merit wasn't a big deal at all.

Her expression was genuine, without any pretense!

He caught her eye, and she was so real!

Actually, hasn't she always been like this

It's just that he judges others with a petty heart, mistaking their noble intentions!

"It's fine!" He smiled and shook his head. "Could you please talk me through this job properly I haven't really dealt with anything like this before, so I need to be prepared. Are there any taboos or things I should watch out for"

"Alright," Lin Meng said briefly. Afterward, the two decided to hold a company bone-dry meeting, after all, this was a big deal and couldn't be handled by just one or two people.

This formal work will have to wait until after the New Year. Before the New Year, this period of time is when government work is summarized. In the office, things that need to be replaced or repurchased all need to be registered. Once they register and file with their side, then Guangda can take over and do it.

Although things were tough this year, the阮 family still had a fruitful harvest. Originally,阮承毅 and the others thought this year would be miserable, but in the end, they were able to give their employees red envelopes, allowing them to go home happily for the New Year. Then one by one, they said excitedly that after the New Year, they would return and work hard again!

The employees' attitude toward the company clearly shows how well the company is doing! Because they see hope, they are loyal to the company. The three Ruan brothers also understand that it is not any of them who can turn things around, but -- Lin Meng, a woman whom they initially looked down upon.

All three of them developed a good impression of her. Ruan Chengyang ranked first, Ruan Chengyi second, and Ruan Chenghui third! This home already had Lin Meng's place. At the company, there was also the title "Ms. Lin". Employees respected and trusted her!

Things are progressing in a positive direction step by step.

Lin Meng was smiling as she pasted the big red couplets on the door, saying to herself like this. As long as you try your best, everything will get better.

"Mommy, mommy, Hengfu let me stick it on, I will..."

The little guy at my feet was shouting loudly, looking energetic and full of pep.

Over there, Ruan Chengyang glared fiercely at him. "What kind of stickers do you think you can stick on with your short stature!"

"Those three big brothers hug me!" The little guy giggled mischievously, his small hand already holding onto that Horizontal Fortune, looking like he wouldn't let anyone else take it!

"Hmph, if you stick it crookedly, I'll beat you up!"

Though he spoke harshly, he crouched down and allowed the little boy to scramble onto his shoulders like a mischievous monkey. She got off her chair and stepped aside, smiling as she watched the child ride on Ruan Chengyang's shoulders, clumsily handling the Hengfu.

"Get it right, don't stick it crooked! Ruan Chengyang continued to growl."

"I know," the little boy responded in a childish voice, drawing out the words...

She stood to the side, watching Ruan Chengyang and the little one banter and tease each other, her thoughts drifting far away. She wondered what that man was doing now It must be Chinese New Year, so he's probably with his family, right

Family --

Her heart skipped a beat, she immediately withdrew her mind and turned her attention to the big and small figure before her.

*

The Rong family was a large one, and after the Lunar New Year, members from all over would head to Kyoto. As the head of the family, Rong Ling naturally had to receive everyone and inquire about their business affairs. He was so busy that he hardly had any free time except for sleeping. This hectic situation continued until New Year's Eve.

The Lunar New Year's Eve is the highlight of the year. As a large family with a long history, some rituals need to be presided over by the head of the family himself. When everyone was finally seated, in the vast living room, all you could see were black heads as far as the eye could see.

This was a large and lively family. On this day, everyone disregarded their status and simply joined in the merriment. There were sounds of fist-fights, toasts, and the crisp giggles of children—it was probably more lively than any other family's gathering, perhaps even enough for a small celebration. But at this moment, Rong Ling, the head of the household, looked at this flourishing scene with little joy.

If one were to say that he felt some excitement when he first became the head of the household, during the New Year's Eve ceremony when everyone gathered, now there is only calmness, no, even a touch of impatience!

It wasn't that he couldn't integrate into such a collective; his current reputation among the previous family heads was also quite high. The younger generation below him also admired him greatly. But on a day when even ordinary people could be with their families, he had to sit here with his blood-related "father," while his mother could only be alone in her home hundreds of miles away.

This makes him impatient!

In previous years, he always managed to keep this kind of emotion in check. But this year, there was a strange irritability that wouldn't go away. Children outside were setting off firecrackers and fireworks, their carefree laughter echoing so loudly he could hear it. His pockets bulged with thick envelopes stuffed full of red packets, all ready to be distributed to the younger generation at the stroke of midnight. But his own son wasn't around, instead letting other children enjoy the privilege of receiving red envelopes. He missed his little boy!

The arrangement of tables in a family home is also quite deliberate. They are generally arranged according to seniority and status within the group. Those at the same table as Rong Ling were elders who were highly respected within the clan, yet they constantly used their age and experience to pry into his marriage prospects, subtly pushing him towards He Ya!

The He family, this hand is reaching too far!

He listened impassively, without answering, letting these people toss him about. He didn't want to marry, who could possibly force him

Finally, he made it through to 12 o'clock and welcomed the new year. He mechanically went through another hour before he could finally leave. At this point, no one stopped him because everyone knew what was coming next – he was going to see his mother. Every year was like this; he had already dedicated all of the New Year’s Eve time to others. The rest, he thought, should be for his poor mother!

He was driving, running alone on an empty road. The sky was sparsely snowing, but the restlessness in his heart grew stronger. The car followed the usual route towards the highway exit, but there was a hint of bewilderment in his heart. As he drove, he stared blankly ahead, half-absentminded. Then, as the highway exit was just ahead, he pursed his lips and turned the steering wheel sharply, "screech," the car abruptly turned around on the spot, changing its course.

Ten minutes later, a phone call came in.

"Brother, why didn't you bring your brothers!" It was Yu Xu!

Róng Lǐng's heart warmed. Even at this time, only these brothers would still think of him!

He did not respond.

Yu Xu lowered his voice, knowing that he must be in a bad mood at this time. He didn't dare to provoke him too much, but only advised him in a moderate way: "You should know what kind of identity you have. Every year at this time, when you go back home, it's an open secret. There are bad guys who want to make trouble. I know you are skilled, but bringing a few brothers along can also be safer. This will also prevent your stepmother from worrying about you!"

With Rong Jia's business so large, it's certain that he has offended some people, and there's no guarantee that others won't do something crazy. Moreover, his position is too tempting, and there might be someone secretly trying to sabotage him. Rong Ling drives on the highway, which takes about an hour and a half to reach Ning City where his mother lives. If something happens on the road, rescue wouldn't be able to arrive in time, it would be very easy for things to go wrong.

Rong Ling finally responded softly, saying that he would ask his brothers to come over. This was a brother's concern for his own well-being, a kindness towards him. He wouldn't be so ungrateful as to refuse. As for how Yu Xu knew he hadn't brought his brothers with him, it must have been Da Yang who told him.

His mood improved a little, he took out his phone and called someone, scolding them with a slight smile.

"You little punk, bring your four buddies over here! You know where to be!"

There, Dai Yang let out a loud "Aye!", clearly very excited. He was an orphan who had been chosen by Rong Ling to join the military together, learning together, and then entering the business world together. He was Rong Ling's shadow bodyguard, completely loyal to him! At the same time, he was also the one responsible for Rong Ling's safety.

Rong Ling continued driving, heading towards their destination. Finally, Da Yang would surely arrive soon and bring people along.

He came from the Ban Yue District. His restless heart led him here. When he arrived, it was already 2:00 AM. There were lights on in the house, except for that small attic. It was pitch black up there. He didn't know whether to breathe a sigh of relief or get angry, but either way, his restlessness grew even worse!

That woman, is she really truly unmoved by anything! On such an important day, not even a basic greeting Even with Xiao Youyou beside her, can she just lie down and sleep peacefully, as if nothing matters!

He really wanted to rip that woman's heart out and see if it was made of stone! He also wanted to peel back her skull and see if it was filled with nothing but wires and circuits!

Sometimes he felt this woman was very close to him, so close that she was like the closest person, someone who could tolerate all his bad temper. But sometimes, just like now, he felt like this woman was distant and cold, as if he meant nothing to her at all!

Isn't she smart How could she express her ambiguous feelings so perfectly!

He started to resent her!

I was also a little worried about the little guy, but then I got angry too!

That foolish woman, now that she has a son, can she just disregard everything else!

He pulled out his phone and dialed the number without hesitation. The music played for a while before someone answered the call.

"Huh" A soft, mumbled voice, sounding as if barely awake. It sounded like a kitten's coos of endearment.

His heart softened, and the words of reproach that hovered on his lips died away.

"Get dressed and bring Yuyu down!"

"

‘Hmm’ she seemed very confused.

"

He frowned, displeasure etched on his face. He'd been working himself to the bone while this woman slept soundly. What was the point

“Come on, hurry up, I’ll take you somewhere!” The words slipped out involuntarily, drifting into his ears. When he heard them, he froze, his pupils constricting. He realized belatedly that this was the source of his restlessness tonight. He had been thinking about this!

Over there, she had probably passed the hazy time right after waking up. Her voice sounded clearer, because it wasn't as soft as before, but had a slight coldness and distance to it.

"Where to!" he seemed still wary.

He shot her a withering glare, fuming at her audacity.

"Cut the crap, just get down here!" he barked, issuing a blunt and unyielding command.

Then there was the sound of footsteps, tap-tap-tapping, followed by the rustle of a curtain being drawn. He turned his head alertly and looked up through the car window. Sure enough, the curtains in the attic had been pulled open, revealing a blurry figure—it was her!e qualifications to appear before these people.So, after being so unceremoniously dismissed, her thoughts raced. She strained to maintain a faint smile on her face, straightening her slightly stiff po...