Era: I was a farmer at the foot of Yaoling Mountain

The weather is getting hotter and hotter, and the annual summer vacation has arrived.

Binbin and Xiaojie returned home one after another, and the house finally became lively again.

Fang Wei has been consciously reducing his workload lately, trying to stay home as much as possible and minimizing his outings. However, the electronics group is going public in Hong Kong next month, and he needs to go there.

"Dad, is Hong Kong as glamorous and fashionable as it is in the movies?"

These days, it's not easy for ordinary people to go to Hong Kong. After all, it hasn't been returned to China yet, and the procedures are very complicated; it's not something you can just do whenever you want.

It is precisely because it is difficult to make a trip there, coupled with the popularity of Hong Kong films in recent years, that Xiao Jie expressed such longing.

"Well, how should I put it, it's more prosperous than cities in the interior for now."

Fang Wei didn't say anything else, acknowledging the real gap. But these things aren't static; once the mainland develops, how many people will still yearn for it?
"Dad, you're going to Hong Kong for the listing ceremony of the electronics group. Can you take me with you? Hmm, it would be best if you could bring my brother too."

Pan Lianhua had said long ago that she wanted to go with Fang Weiyi, but now there are two more children.

Binbin didn't say anything, but he could tell from the other person's eyes that he wanted to go too.

"Let me think of a way, and we'll talk about it in a couple of days."

Fang Wei felt a little guilty because he didn't have the final say on this matter, and he wasn't absolutely certain he could help the two children with the paperwork.

Zhang Wenyuan had already agreed to the procedures for the lotus flower arrangement, so it wouldn't be appropriate to ask him for help again.

After thinking it over and over, he came up with Jiang Shiyue.

Before dinner, he called Jiang Shiyue and bluntly asked for her help, saying that his two children wanted to go to Hong Kong with him.

"Leave this small matter to me. Just send me the relevant documents later, and I'll get it done quickly. You don't have to limit it to two people; three to five people will do."

Jiang Shiyue initially thought it was something serious, but it turned out the other party wanted her to help them get two entry and exit permits.

This was a piece of cake for him; he simply sent out two invitations and it was done.

"Thanks, Chairman Jiang. I'll treat you to a drink sometime."

Fang Wei was overjoyed, expressed his gratitude, and then hung up.

Binbin and Xiaojie overheard the phone call from inside the house, and they couldn't help but laugh. In their minds, their father was an omnipotent man, and this time he certainly hadn't disappointed them.

"You always spoil them like this."

Pan Lianhua said with a smile, though she was actually quite happy inside.

Fang Wei nodded, not bothering to argue with this hypocritical woman, and immediately asked, "Sister, the paperwork is all set, why don't you come with us to Hong Kong?"

"I can go too? That would be great, sure!"

Upon hearing this, the older sister was naturally overjoyed.

The matter was settled, and Jiang Shiyue and Zhang Wenyuan quickly completed the formalities. Before the electrical appliance group company went public, the family set off for Hong Kong.

The upcoming listing of the electrical appliance group company seems like a distant dream for the people of Xinlin County.

Many people know that the electrical appliance group company originated from Yaoling Township, and after all these years of struggle, it has finally managed to be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange?
This result exceeded most people's expectations.

Luo Zhimin felt very regretful. If the electrical appliance group company or Yaoling Agriculture were still in the county, he, as the head of the company, would have had so much prestige.

Unfortunately, Xinlin County, being such a small pond, couldn't nurture a dragon; it was just a thought for him.

Some people in the county began to regret their decision. After the electrical appliance group went public, Yaoling Agriculture's value skyrocketed. At this point in time, having a listed company under one's umbrella is an absolutely remarkable achievement.

They couldn't help but wonder if the previous cooperation terms had been set too high.

Fang Wei didn't have time to care about what these people were thinking. He took his family to Guangzhou in advance, and then came to Hong Kong from Guangzhou via the Special Economic Zone.

Zhang Wenyuan had arranged a hotel in advance, so Fang Wei and the others didn't need to worry about accommodation. He and Pan Lianhua were going on a business trip, and his sister, Binbin, and Xiaojie would cover their own expenses. Although the cost wasn't low, it wasn't a big deal for him.

On the evening of their arrival in Hong Kong, Jiang Shiyue hosted a dinner for Fang Weiyi's family at a seafood restaurant.

"Chairman Jiang, this meal should be on my dime."

Fang Wei felt a little embarrassed. It was a bit unreasonable to ask someone to treat him to a meal after they had helped him.

"It's all the same. You're not being so formal with me, are you? I'm a local. Since you've come to Hong Kong, I'll naturally be the host. When I go to your county, you won't be able to refuse to host me."

With the backing of the mainland, Jiang Shiyue's business has flourished over the years, and he owns more than one company in which he has a stake.

Now that the electrical appliance group has gone public, his own career has also benefited, which will be very good for his future development.

Therefore, he was so polite to Fang Wei because he wanted to befriend her.

The meal was a great success for both the host and guests, but the price was so high that Pan Lianhua and the others were quite taken aback.

“Incomes are high in Hong Kong, and so are prices. Chairman Jiang ordered a lot of fancy dishes for this meal, so the high price is understandable. You don’t need to worry about these things. Just eat well, drink well, and have fun. That way, your trip won’t be in vain.” Fang Wei was quite easygoing and didn’t care much about reciprocity.

Back at the hotel, he called his elder brother. During dinner, Jiang Shiyue mentioned some rare herbs that couldn't be bought in Hong Kong, but he happened to have some, so he asked his brother to send them over.

The next day.

Jiang Shiyue arranged a car and an assistant to take Fang Weiyi and her family on a tour of Hong Kong.

The streets were lined with skyscrapers, and the dazzling array of goods in the shopping malls left Pan Lianhua and her companions overwhelmed.

Fang Wei didn't buy any luxury goods, but she bought several sets of cosmetics and clothes, and a Walkman for both Binbin and Xiaojie. She also bought some small items to give away when she got back.

After two days of fun, the day arrived for the electronics group company to go public.

Fang Wei and Zhang Wenyuan went on stage together to ring the bell, and the company's shares were officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company's stock opened at HK$6 and closed at HK$8.90 per share.

The company's stock performed very well on its first day.

Fang Wei did not participate in other matters. After spending a week in Hong Kong, he returned home.

Binbin and Xiaojie were very excited throughout the whole process, feeling that they had broadened their horizons.

Fang Wei didn't feel anything, but he wouldn't say anything to spoil the mood; he just wanted his family to be happy.

Having lived in the countryside for so many years, he was no longer used to that kind of glitz and glamour.

"Third Brother, the two kids keep asking to go into the mountains to pick wild mushrooms, but we've already handed over our weapons. I'm worried about their safety."

After returning, Pan Lianhua stopped mentioning Hong Kong. She was content with the status quo and didn't let the prosperity of the outside world sway her.

Her heart was always with men and children.

After resting for a few days after returning home, Xiao Jie wanted to go to the mountains for fun again, so she took the time to ask Fang Wei for his opinion.

"It's alright! There aren't any large wild animals in the mountains now, and we don't need to worry about poisonous snakes or insects at all. How about this, we'll take the kids to the mountains in a few days and pick some swan mushrooms to eat while we're at it."

Fang Wei considered it and felt that there was basically no risk in going into the mountains.

With him around, even encountering wild boars wouldn't be a problem, let alone poisonous insects and snakes. However, preparations still needed to be made, and it wasn't until three days later that he and Pan Lianhua took their children to the mountains.

At the same time, Fan Zhipeng had finished washing up and was having breakfast at home.

The place he rents now is no longer the dilapidated house he came from; it's a two-bedroom apartment, and the factory even reimburses him for the rent.

Fan Zhipeng met a benefactor, who is the owner of this company and is now the deputy director of the factory.

His industry experience came in handy; his boss was his mentor, and he finally escaped his meager existence. However, although his current income is good, he still has a long way to go to pay off his debts.

After finishing his meal, he left home.

Now my residence is only an 8-minute walk from the factory, so I don't even need a bicycle.

"Director Fan, off to work? Do you have time today? I'd like to treat you to dinner tonight."

Fan Zhipeng was about to cross the street when a Crown car stopped beside him. The door opened, and a slightly overweight middle-aged man got out, smiling and greeting him.

"Good morning, Mr. Li. I'm free tonight. Is there anything I can help you with?"

"It's good that you're free. We can talk about it when we meet tonight. I'll be waiting for you here after get off work this afternoon. See you there!"

The man didn't waste any time; he agreed on a meeting time, got into his car, and drove away.

Fan Zhipeng stared at the departing car for a long while.

Mr. Li had business dealings with the boss of the company he worked for before, but they weren't very familiar with each other. He didn't know why the other party invited him to dinner.
He had a vague suspicion in his mind, but he was in a hurry to get to work, so he put the matter aside for the time being.

Half past five in the afternoon.

Fan Zhipeng walked out of the factory gate on time and saw the Crown car parked diagonally opposite the gate.

He walked over, and Mr. Li rolled down the car window to invite him in. The car then started and drove to a restaurant.

"Director Fan, you must have worked in the lock industry for many years, right? I recently invested in a lock company, and I hope you can help me get more business."

Of course, I won't let you help for nothing. Once my business stabilizes, the factory manager position will be yours for the taking. In addition, I can give you 10% of the shares, and you'll receive a high commission for every deal you bring in.

After a few rounds of drinks, Mr. Li revealed his true colors.

Fan Zhipeng was surprised to find that his guess was correct; the other party was trying to trick him into emptying his pockets at the company he currently worked for. The company's boss trusted him greatly, not only promoting him to deputy factory director but also giving him generous compensation.

But the terms offered by this Mr. Li were countless times better than his current compensation. (End of Chapter)