"Alas, still no progress!"
Li Haochen tried to enter the space again, but unfortunately, there was still no response. This reminded him of the dream he had experienced for several months when he was unconscious. m..oΓg
"Could it be that the Spatial Bead exhausted all its energy to save me?"
Perhaps this was the only reason Li Haochen could convince himself of. He had confirmed with the hospital that he had been stabbed through the heart by a sharp object, and by all accounts, he shouldn't have survived. Yet, here he was, full of life. While medical miracles did occur, this was clearly beyond the realm of miracles. Combined with his dream, only the Spatial Bead possessed such extraordinary abilities.
"All things rise and fall. I'll just be an ordinary citizen from now on. It's a pity about the gold inside and the aquaculture business I worked so hard to establish. Heh!"
Li Haochen felt a slight pang of emotion but didn't dwell on it. Whether he had the space or not was inconsequential to him now. With the Yinjiangshan real estate project, the property management fees and parking space rentals alone would be enough to ensure his comfort for several lifetimes. Moreover, with hundreds of shops and the bamboo processing plant, his passive businesses generated at least one or two billion yuan annually, placing him beyond the wealth of 99.9% of people globally.
One day, Li Haochen and Murong Yanran appeared at the civil affairs bureau in their hometown. A dozen minutes later, they emerged, smiling at each other and affectionately gazing at the red books in their hands.
"Wife!"
"Husband!"
"..."
They stood at the entrance, calling out to each other, oblivious to the passersby, lost in their own sweet world. Their journey had finally culminated in this moment.
With the help of Xie Baolian and the elders of their hometown, an auspicious date was chosen, and the couple smoothly completed all the wedding ceremonies. This wedding was not as extravagant as the proposal, adhering to traditional customs. However, several banquets were held: one in their hometown, one in Binhai, and another in Yanjing.
The joyous occasion was unstoppable. Shortly after the wedding banquet, Murong Yanran delivered more happy news: she was pregnant with their second child. This delighted Li Haochen immensely.
From that day on, Li Haochen dedicated all his energy to caring for Murong Yanran and their son, also to atone for the time he was unconscious and the guilt he felt towards his wife.
Time flew by, and after ten months of pregnancy, a healthy, fair-skinned new member joined the Li family. This fulfilled Li Haochen's wish for a daughter, completing the perfect set of a son and a daughter, just as he had hoped.
The saying "Adding members brings more blessings" proved true. Soon after Murong Yanran gave birth to their daughter, Li Haochen's business reached new heights. Coconut trees from the entire county began to hit the market sequentially. Under the strong sales channels of Liu Zijun's Yipin Stewed Soup, Ye Qinxiang, and Li Yandai, the coconut business flourished.
This was no small feat. With over two million coconut trees, the yield was astonishing, and the quality surpassed any other coconuts on the market. Fortunately, the sales channels were robust; otherwise, having an abundance of coconuts without sales would have been futile.
It is worth noting that Yipin Stewed Soup and Ye Qinxiang now had branches all over the country. Liu Zijun's Yipin Stewed Soup, in particular, opened branches at a pace comparable to two major foreign fast-food giants, and its business was exceptionally booming. After all, both men and women needed it. In a few more years, Liu Zijun's net worth might even surpass that of the "Two Horse" old founders.
Time passed swiftly. Three years went by, and Li Haochen and Murong Yanran successfully graduated. Although the university had offered them both spots for postgraduate studies, they decided against it after careful consideration, opting to leave the opportunity for more deserving students.
Over these three years, Li Haochen's name became a household word due to the Chenran Foundation, which he and Murong Yanran jointly established. The foundation annually invested over a billion yuan in domestic public welfare undertakings.
Their foundation did more than just donate money or buy supplies. They understood that building roads and establishing schools were the fundamental ways to alleviate poverty. Therefore, the majority of their foundation's efforts were directed towards these goals.
Of course, they did not miss out on opportunities where local areas had good development potential. Over the years, they developed several poverty-stricken regions' high-quality local specialty fruits into a considerable e-commerce poverty alleviation platform. This not only brought income to the impoverished regions but also generated profits for them. After all, a foundation that only invested without receiving would not be sustainable.
Only by making money could they invest more into public welfare, creating a virtuous cycle.
"The memories are as vivid as yesterday. It's hard to believe we've already graduated."
"Indeed. Your children are so grown up, it's truly enviable." The speaker was Chen He, who genuinely envied them. Although he had married Li Shanshan last year, a year had passed, and there was still no sign of her belly. He was quite anxious. After all examinations showed no issues, he had even sought advice from Li Haochen and the others, but there was still no progress. Ultimately, it was as Li Haochen had said: fate had not yet arrived.
"We haven't relaxed in a long time. How about we go on a trip to celebrate our graduation?"
"Great!"
"I second that..."
Liang Minfeng's suggestion was unanimously approved. He had already decided on the destination: Dunhuang Island. He had missed the trip before because his wife was pregnant and needed his care, and he had been looking forward to it for a long time.
"Alright, everyone get ready. We'll set off from the pier tomorrow."
With that, they all rushed to Binhai Plaza in their cars to purchase supplies, such as tents, grills, and charcoal. With many hands, the work was easy, and the plaza had everything they needed. Soon, all the necessary items were procured.
While the supplies were gathered, the boat still needed to be prepared. Li Haochen bid farewell to everyone and went ahead to the pier. Although the Xingchen was not used much, it was well-maintained under the management of the pier.
After boarding the ship and checking that everything was in order, Li Haochen contacted a tanker to refuel. While waiting, he also took the opportunity to fill the water tanks.
After refueling, Li Haochen went to the security office.
"Uncle Ming, still watching those beauty shows, huh? Heh!"
"Haochen, you're here! It's been so long since I last saw you. Now that you've moved to Yuanshi, no one brings me seafood and cigarettes anymore. Also, why didn't you bring Haoran and Wenxuan with you? I miss those two little ones."
"I'll bring them to you tomorrow. I have to go now, Uncle Ming!"