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Chapter 383 Han Chunming Creates a Miracle

On October 1, 1983, the Hong Kong Plaza reopened after renovation. Cherie Chung, Vice President of Island Land, presided over the opening ceremony, marking the beginning of a new type of entertainment complex that combines dining, drinking, entertainment, shopping and accommodation.

On the opening day, not only did Hong Kong tycoons gather, but media outlets were also frantically taking photos. When the media reporters saw the familiar Cherie Chung, they realized that it was the most beautiful Miss Hong Kong who had inexplicably disappeared, and now she was actually a senior executive of Hong Kong Island Properties.

A new consumption model that integrates eating, drinking, entertainment, shopping and accommodation was originally a big news that quickly became a hot search, but a vice president, Cherie Chung, overshadowed all the news points and became a major event that Hong Kong citizens talked about. Cherie Chung also became a successful Miss Hong Kong who could be compared with Rebecca Chiu, and became an idol sought after by Hong Kong men and women.

Suning looked at the overwhelming praise in the news, which was almost describing Cherie Chung as a genius unparalleled in the world. He just put down the newspaper with amusement, and did not feel unhappy at all. Instead, he felt a vague sense of joy in seeing it happen.

After finishing all the work in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, and seeing that the business was back on track, Suning prepared to arrange the subsequent trivial matters and return to Beijing to live again. He still felt that was where he should be.

"Nancy, Ah Hong, I'm flying to Beijing the day after tomorrow. I'm sorry to bother you with what's happening in Hong Kong."

"Well, don't worry!" Nancy said with a smile.

"Nancy, you're already over five months pregnant. Please decide as soon as possible where to give birth so I can have time to be with you."

"Well, I want my mom to fly to Hong Kong. I'm already used to life in Hong Kong."

"Alright!" Su Ning suddenly said with deep emotion, "Hong Kong is truly a magical city. You all actually like staying here!"

"Haha, but I can't keep you." Both women laughed.

"Ah Hong, if there's anything important in Hong Kong that you can't decide, just call me or come to Beijing to find me."

"Yes! Boss."

"By the way, remember you can't call me boss or my name in Beijing." Suning remembered the most important thing and then instructed the two women.

"Ah? What's that called?" Cherie Chung was a little confused.

"Hmm? How about this! From now on, you and Nancy can call me Brother in Beijing!" Su Ning thought for a moment, then said with a smile, "My name in the mainland is Han Chunming. Just call me your colleague in front of others."

"Haha, okay!" Nancy and Cherie Chung looked at each other, then laughed and shouted, "Brother!"

Before returning to Beijing, Suning came to Li Ping'an again and told him about the donation of Hongtu Automobile, which surprised Li Ping'an very much.

"Suning, are you serious?"

"Yes! One thousand first-generation Hongtu cars."

"Suning, do you have any requests?" After being surprised, Li Ping'an looked at Suning hesitantly.

"Haha, Brother Li, you know that the development of a company cannot be separated from the support of a large market, so it would be best if the mainland agreed to allow Hongtu Auto to enter the mainland market." Suning knew that this matter would not be so simple, so he did not force anything. "Of course, for such a major issue concerning the national economy and people's livelihood, the leaders will consider it more comprehensively. I just hope that when the mainland considers opening up the market in the future, they will consider Hongtu Auto first."

"Well, I will report this to my superiors. I can't say for sure how to respond specifically." Li Ping'an nodded in agreement.

Suning also thought about asking Yang Huajian's father for help, but the Hongtu Automobile matter was too big, and it was not the pass he had used to come to Hong Kong. It would be best to apply for it in a formal manner.

Seeing her son Suning coming back again, Han's mother was extremely surprised, and then she kept talking about what happened in the capital during this period, and her words implied that she wanted Suning to stay in the capital longer.

"Chunming, not long after you left, Su Meng from the backyard came to look for you."

"Oh? She wants to talk to me about something?"

"She said she came to repay the money, but I know she wants to reconcile with you." Han's mother was old and shrewd, and she saw everything clearly. "Chunming, if you don't have feelings for Su Meng anymore, just tell her clearly. Don't waste her youth."

"Mom, Su Meng has always been fighting with herself. I haven't paid any attention to her for several years." Su Ning felt a little aggrieved. He had never teased Su Meng.

"That's true, but you still have to explain it to Su Meng."

"Hey! Okay! I'll find a chance to explain things to her."

Hearing that Suning had returned to Beijing, Li Chengtao was surprised to bring Xiaohu to the Han family's compound, and then reported to Suning about their achievements during this period.

"Well, you did a great job!" Su Ning looked at Li Chengtao and the others with surprise, and then praised them generously, "You have greatly exceeded my expectations. It seems that you all have great potential."

"Hehe, this is all Xiaohu's idea. I wouldn't have so many tricks up my sleeve."

"Xiao Hu? What's your full name?"

"Ren Hu, my father used to be the head of security at the Beijing Towel Factory."

"Well, then why didn't your father find you a stable job?"

"I have many brothers and sisters, so it's hard to find a job, and I can only go out frequently."

Ren Hu didn't continue speaking, but Suning already understood what he meant. Maybe Ren Hu was just a small-time gangster, but he was indeed a talent.

"Ren Hu, since you've decided to work with me and Taozi, you need to be more focused." Thinking about next year, Su Ning had to remind him in advance, "You can't do those things you did in the past. It's best for your brothers to change their ways. They're really used to their old lives and can't change them. Let's part ways amicably and stop associating with each other."

"Ah? Why is this?" Ren Hu was a little confused.

"Ren Hu, the world has changed. The market will become more and more open. Those of you who messed around before will become targets of a severe crackdown." Seeing that Ren Hu was a rare talent, Suning patiently explained, "So, I don't need to explain what will happen next, right?"

"This..." Ren Hu was frightened and broke out in a cold sweat, "Brother Chunming, I know what to do."

"Well, I really need manpower here. Those things I did before don't even need to be done. Why should I lose the watermelon for the sesame seeds?"

Although Suning was very surprised by Ren Hu's sudden emergence, and they were also short of manpower, they still needed to observe him for a while before entrusting him with important tasks.

Han's mother was watching the three guys whispering in the inner room from outside, but she always felt uncomfortable, "Hey! They are all good guys, why don't they have girlfriends!"

The three people in the inner room talked for a while, and then Ren Hu left first. Suning looked at his good brother Li Chengtao in front of him and was surprised at his growth. At least he was not as desperate for Cai Xiaoli as in the original drama.

"Chunming, Cai Xiaoli and Cheng Jianjun are together." Li Chengtao looked very depressed.

"Haha, not surprising! They look like a couple."

"Ah? Chunming, you're not surprised at all?"

"Why am I surprised? Cai Xiaoli is so thoughtful, she's not a good choice for a wife."

"But I still feel a little aggrieved."

"Taozi, there are many beautiful women out there, why bother to love just one?" Su Ning patted Li Chengtao's shoulder meaningfully. "Maybe there's someone better waiting for you."

"Oh! I hope so!"

"Taozi, what is the character of this Ren Hu?"

"Well, he's a pretty good guy." Hearing Su Ning bring up business again, Li Chengtao stopped bothering Cai Xiaoli. "Otherwise, I wouldn't have brought him to see you. I'm worried about getting you into trouble." "Taozi, I wasn't kidding when I said we'd crack down on people next year. You know I have access to some leaders now." Su Ning suddenly whispered to Li Chengtao, "I'm most worried about you. If you're affected by what happens next year, it'll be a huge problem."

"Chunming, don't worry, I won't be involved in any of those fights."

"Well, that's good!"

"Chunming, I want Ren Hu to take the position as soon as possible, and then hand over the real estate business to him. I still want to open a restaurant." Li Chengtao stuttered and said what was in his heart.

"No! I still don't trust Ren Hu." Suning shook his head and refused. "Even if he comes up, I will still let you continue to watch him."

"Ah? That's not necessary!"

"Taozi, you shouldn't have the intention to harm others, but you must be on guard against others." Su Ning said to Li Chengtao earnestly, "For the safety of our own business, it's always better to be careful."

"Well, I see."

"Taozi, since you want to open a restaurant, then go ahead and open it." Seeing Li Chengtao's somewhat depressed expression, Su Ning continued to talk about his plan, "I plan to open four restaurants at a time, near the former Deshengmen, Chongyangmen, Dongzhimen, and Chaoyangmen respectively."

"Ah? Four?"

"Yes! Master Guan and Marquis Paola have a long-standing feud. Marquis Paola's father once stole three small enamel bowls from a friend of Master Guan's father. Together with this one from Master Guan, it makes a perfect set of four, namely, "Fragrant Tea", "Wine After", "Gathering Friends", and "Returning to the Tower".

"Ah? So Mr. Guan's ancestors had this history!"

“Well, I plan to focus on Huaiyang cuisine at the Tea Piaoxiang Restaurant, then focus on Cantonese cuisine after the wine, and Shandong cuisine when I gather with friends, and then return to the restaurant to focus on Sichuan cuisine.

In this way, each cuisine can become a brand, and also lay a cultural foundation for the future opening of branches across the country."

"Huh? Chunming, I didn't think that far ahead."

"Taozi, if you don't think about the future, you'll have immediate worries." Suning said very domineeringly, "If you do it, don't do it at all. If you do it, do it to the extreme."

When Su Meng heard that Suning was back, she couldn't help but be surprised, and then she kept blocking Suning at the entrance of the alley, hoping to have an "accidental encounter" with Suning.

Unfortunately, things did not go as planned. Suning had too many things to do when he returned to Beijing this time. He had to deal with the property he bought in Beijing some time ago, and then take Mr. Guan and Marquis Poor to appraise the old items collected by Li Chengtao. He was really busy.

After Su Meng tried several times to "encounter" someone by chance but failed, she felt a little discouraged. Just when she was about to give up, she saw Su Ning riding a bicycle back from get off work and immediately went to greet him with surprise.

"Han Chunming, are you back from get off work?"

Looking at Su Meng's surprised face and her tone that sounded like a young wife, Su Ning was completely stunned. He realized that Su Meng was really "sick", so he had to take a strong medicine.

"Haha, Su Meng, do you have something to talk to me about?"

"Nothing!" Su Meng was used to denying directly, and then immediately changed the subject, "Huh? Something's wrong!"

"Hehe." Suning could only use a smile to ease the embarrassment between the two parties.

"Han Chunming, you helped my dad pay for his medical expenses last time, and I haven't thanked you yet."

"Su Meng, I told you that our two families have been neighbors for many years. There's no need to exchange thanks."

"But."

"Su Meng, I understand your feelings. I did like you before." Su Ning realized that a short pain is worse than a long one, so he explained to Su Meng directly, "But I already have a girlfriend, so we can only be neighbors from now on."

"what?"

"I'm sorry, Su Meng!" Su Ning looked at the dumbfounded Su Meng and pushed the cart directly into the compound. "I want to go home."

"Han Chunming, you are an arrogant person!" Looking at Su Ning's back as he left, Su Meng roared hysterically, "I hate you!"

Although Su Ning knew that this was cruel, he did not want to continue to entangle with Su Meng. That would only hurt others and himself, and in the end he would still be the one who suffered.

Su Meng's hysteria aroused the curiosity of the neighbors, and they all ran out to check what was going on. Cheng Jianjun hid in a dark corner and sneered silently.

Mother Han also heard Su Meng's shouting. She came out and greeted her son. Then she asked curiously, "Chunming, is Su Meng arguing with you?"

"Well, I've already made it clear to her just now. It's absolutely impossible for her and I to be together."

"Hey! Actually, Su Meng is a good kid. It's a pity that you have been breaking up and getting back together for so many years." Han's mother suddenly felt regretful.

"Haha, Mom, I don't want to marry a strong woman who always dominates me."

"Huh? That's true! Strong women are indeed unpleasant."

Since the Su Museum opened, Hou Polan has often come here. Because of his special relationship with Su Ning as both teacher and friend, he has always been able to visit for free.

Looking at these beautiful antiques, Hou Polan really wanted to take them all home, but seeing the tight security around, Hou Polan could only fantasize about it in his mind.

Hou Pulan had always heard about Li Chengtao buying up courtyard houses and old items everywhere, but he didn't think that Li Chengtao, a fool, knew anything about antique appraisal. He would definitely be deceived by cunning people, and he would definitely buy back some of the "junk" from Suning when the time came.

When Suning returned to the capital again, he called Hou Laoban to go to the warehouse to identify the old items. He saw his old rival, Mr. Guan, here. Only then did Hou Laoban look at the things in the warehouse seriously.

Hou Paolang didn't know what was going on until he saw it. He was really shocked because he saw many familiar antiques among the pile of old things, and then he had a bad guess in his mind, especially the most eye-catching set of antique beds in the warehouse.

"Broken Marquis, what are you doing there?" Su Ning also noticed the dazed Marquis and urged him, "Hurry up and start the appraisal!"

"Ah? My stomach suddenly feels uncomfortable. I can't help you today."

"Tsk! A lazy donkey will only produce more shit and piss when it goes to the millstone!" Old Master Guan said sarcastically while stroking an exquisite porcelain and looking at the Marquis of Pauper with disdain.

The Broken Marquis did not bother to argue with Grandpa Guan, but instead looked at Su Ning expectantly, "Chunming, I really don't feel well. I'll come back tomorrow!"

"Okay! Go home and get some rest!"

After getting Suning's permission, Hou Polan hurriedly left the warehouse, then got on a bus and headed straight to Liu's house in the suburbs. When he arrived at his destination in a hurry, he saw a seal with the words "Beijing Longdu Real Estate Development Co., Ltd." on the door, and the door lock was also a new lock that had just been replaced. Hou Polan suddenly felt dizzy.

Fortunately, an old farmer passed by at this time and quickly supported the ragged Hou who was about to faint. "Old man, are you okay?"

"Huh? Thank you! I'm fine!" Ragnarok looked at the old farmer gratefully, then couldn't help but ask, "Do you know where this family went?"

"Oh! You mean the Liu family?" the old farmer explained with a smile, "They all moved to the city and sold their house back home."

"Ah? What?" At this time, Hou Polan understood everything. Suning directly asked someone to buy the house, and the furniture and old items inside could be given away for free.

"Han Chunming, this trick of yours is truly amazing!"

(End of this chapter)