A week later, Li HaoChen and his family of three returned to Binhai on the Li family's private jet. They returned to the villa, and although everything was the same, they dared not linger. The memory of the previous events still sent shivers down their spines.
"Wife, you and our son wait outside. I'll go in and pack," Li HaoChen said.
"Okay, hurry up. Just pack some valuables. We can replace the rest once we get there," Murong Yanran said. She didn't dare to go inside. The house brought back terrifying memories, and she had no desire to stay. If it weren't for the many valuable items inside, she wouldn't have come back.
Li HaoChen walked in. Although the sun was high in the sky, he felt a chilling wind, making him instinctively wrap his clothes tighter. He silently recited the Great Compassion Mantra as he walked back to his room. Without further delay, he grabbed the Pink Star he had previously owned, along with important documents like the property deeds, and then walked out.
Outside the yard, Li HaoChen looked back at the villa he had worked hard to build and earn money for. Leaving it now made him reluctant. It contained much of his effort and many happy memories. However, due to the incident, he could no longer stay.
With a slight sigh of emotion, he resolutely turned and left. He would have to ask the villagers to look after the place for now.
After leaving the villa, Li HaoChen went to the village chief's house.
"Uncle Yuan, we're going to be away in Yuan City for a while. We don't stay here much, so I'm leaving you a key. I'll trouble you to keep an eye on things from now on," Li HaoChen said.
"So sudden? Did something happen?" the village chief asked.
"It's unavoidable. My parents are over there. Oh, where are Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai?" Li HaoChen asked.
"Here, they come when called," the village chief replied.
As soon as Huang Haiyuan finished speaking, two robust black and white village dogs ran over. They sniffed Li HaoChen briefly before trotting over to Huang Haiyuan, wagging their tails and licking his hand, acting like well-behaved pets. It seemed they no longer remembered Li HaoChen as their original owner.
Seeing this, Li HaoChen didn't insist. "Uncle Yuan, it looks like they won't be coming with us. I'll trouble you to take good care of them from now on."
Huang Haiyuan was also fond of the two dogs. Since Li HaoChen had said so, he naturally wouldn't refuse. "The two fellows get along well with me. Don't worry, I won't let them go hungry."
"Alright then. Come visit us in Yuan City when you have time. By the way, I'll continue renting Butterfly Bay and have that young fellow manage it. If anything comes up, just contact him. I'm leaving now, Uncle Yuan," Li HaoChen said.
After handling these matters, Li HaoChen also called Huang Meiyuan. Since they wouldn't be living there anymore, there was no need to rent that villa.
Leaving Dalong Village, Li HaoChen first sent Murong Yanran and their son back to the hotel. Then, he went to the warehouse and met with the Dai family and Ah Long. He explained that everything would remain the same.
Although everyone hadn't seen Li HaoChen for nearly a year, they hadn't harbored any resentment. They continued to diligently perform their duties. It was worth mentioning that Ah Xian, Ah Long, and the others had elevated the bamboo products business to new heights, capturing almost all the markets in the surrounding cities.
Li HaoChen, as the boss, was not stingy. Before leaving Binhai, he gave them a 10% stake in the business. Although it was only 10%, it was still a considerable amount. This way, they were firmly tied to his venture, and he could rest assured in the future.
In addition, Li HaoChen arranged for Gu Xiaonian to be responsible for Butterfly Bay, Niuwei Bay, and Niutou Bay. These three areas would be entirely under his management from now on. As for the gold mine in Niuwei Bay, Li HaoChen had no intention of disclosing it. He preferred to leave such things to nature.
After completing these handover tasks, Li HaoChen began calling his hometown. During his absence, nearly half of the villages had not yet planted coconut trees. Fortunately, everyone was understanding. Who could have predicted such an incident?
However, to his surprise, under the leadership of Li Dejun, all the villages in their township had uniformly harvested the coconuts and continued to cultivate seedlings. These seedlings were supplied to the remaining villages for planting, and almost all of them had been arranged.
After giving these instructions, Li HaoChen drove to the Binhai Grand Hotel. During this period, with Wang Xiaoming's care, the hotel's business had been running smoothly. Yang Tao was also capable and had managed the hotel perfectly.
"Manager Yang, I'll trouble you to take good care of the hotel from now on," Li HaoChen said to Yang Tao.
"General Manager Ran, please rest assured. I have no less affection for this hotel than you do. It's just that you've given me too much, and I..." Yang Tao replied.
"Manager Yang, this is what you deserve. If you encounter any problems you can't resolve, just give us a call. We're leaving now," Li HaoChen said.
In the car, both of them smiled with relief. "We're finally free. From now on, our family of three can go wherever we want, hehe!"
"No, I want a daughter too. Wife, let's have another one?" Li HaoChen said.
"If we have another one, will it be a son?" Murong Yanran asked.
"Then we'll keep trying. The country has opened up, hasn't it..." Li HaoChen replied.
"Am I a sow to you?" Murong Yanran laughed while playing with their son. "Son, shall we get you a sister, okay? Hehe!"
That evening, they finally arrived at the villa in Yuan City. Xie Baolian and Ling Hanfeng had already arrived and prepared a large table of delicious food. Seeing Li HaoChen and his family arrive, they immediately smiled and ran out. "Let me see my precious grandson. Oh, he's as handsome as his father."
"Don't just stand there, come inside!"
After dinner, Xie Baolian and Murong Yanran were in the room playing with the baby, while Li HaoChen and Ling Hanfeng sat outside in the yard, drinking tea.
"Dad, have you really retired?" Li HaoChen asked.
"Yes, I've seen clearly now. Some things aren't just about trying your best; you have to be on the right boat. This is a bit different from my original intention, so it's better to withdraw from this big vortex. This way is also good. I can plant vegetables and flowers every day and live a carefree life now, hehe!" Ling Hanfeng replied.
"That's great. After some time, I'll buy you a motorhome, and you and Mom can travel around. She really wants to go," Li HaoChen said.
"Good. It's also time to spend more time with her," Ling Hanfeng said, looking up at the starry sky with emotion. "Money is a double-edged sword. If used well, it becomes an unshakeable shield. Do you understand what I mean?"
"Yes, I have plans for that as well. After I've sorted out a few things, I'll start working on public welfare projects," Li HaoChen replied.
"It's good that you understand. Also, remember, leave your mark wherever you go. Don't worry about what others think of you. As long as you do something, you must let the world know. Only then can it form a shield!" Ling Hanfeng advised.
Li HaoChen understood this principle very well. He had learned from Li Qianqian that all businesses related to him at the time were frozen by Zhan Tai Li Ya. His father had also experienced three ups and downs. It was only after Zhan Tai Li Ya's self-inflicted downfall and imprisonment that his business had recovered. Otherwise, it was still uncertain whether it would be unfrozen now.
The next morning, Li HaoChen woke up early. He walked out into the garden, greeted the rising sun, and took a deep breath of the fresh air, saying with a smile, "A new life has begun!"