Hard work after winning the lottery

Zhou Yanjin paused, her deep eyes fixed on her grandfather, and explained frankly:

"Unfortunately."

"During the days you want to visit, I have a very important collaborative project that requires me to personally travel to Europe."

"This project has reached a critical stage of completion, and it is related to the group's international market strategy for the next few years. I... simply cannot be absent."

His words were well-organized and supported by solid reasoning.

There was not a trace of shirking responsibility, nor a hint of perfunctory attitude.

This is Zhou Yanjin.

Even when expressing apologies, there is an undeniable honesty and decisiveness.

For a fleeting moment, the air was still.

The light in Zhou Yinchuan's eyes did indeed dim again.

But that sense of loss only lasted a few seconds.

Then, he raised his hand and waved it at Zhou Yanjin nonchalantly.

The movement was both bold and swift.

"Hey! It's no big deal!"

The old man spoke in a loud and clear voice, dispelling the subtle awkwardness in the room.

"Work is the priority! Of course, work is the priority!"

He took off his reading glasses and placed them on the bedside table, his eyes revealing the crispness of a veteran and the understanding of an elder.

"You go about your business, don't worry about me."

"My old bones are still sturdy! I can go by myself, no problem!"

He patted his chest, making a "thump-thump" sound, as if to prove that what he said was true.

Zhou Yanjin looked at her grandfather's feigned ease, but she felt no ease at all.

He knew that his grandfather was being considerate of him.

I don't feel comfortable letting you go by yourself.

"I've looked up information about that village. Although the road is now open, it's not like a city, and many facilities may not be complete."

"You must bring Xiao Zhang and Xiao Li with you."

Xiao Zhang and Xiao Li were bodyguards who had been with Grandpa for many years, and their skills and loyalty were impeccable.

"If there are any problems on the road, let them handle them immediately, and they must also stay in touch with me at all times."

Zhou Yanjin's instructions were as meticulous as an impenetrable net.

Zhou Yinchuan felt a warm glow in his heart as he listened.

This kid, he keeps saying he's busy with work, but he still puts his old man first in his heart.

He was about to nod in agreement.

Zhou Yanjin pondered for a moment, as if he had thought of something.

When his deep eyes looked at Zhou Yinchuan again, a sharp glint, typical of a business elite, flashed in them.

The light flashed and disappeared in an instant, too fast to catch.

"grandfather."

He added.

"After you go, please take lots of photos and videos for me."

Zhou Yinchuan was taken aback. "Take photos?"

"Yes." Zhou Yanjin nodded slightly, her tone becoming more natural. "Take pictures of you and your old comrades, or of the scenery in the village, anything is fine."

He paused, then casually changed the subject, as if it were just a casual remark.

"Especially... the overall environment of the village, and their distinctive industries. If it's convenient, please keep an eye out for them and take detailed photos."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yinchuan immediately understood.

He looked at his grandson and couldn't help but burst into laughter!

This kid, he can't stop talking about his profession!

Even though I couldn't go, I didn't neglect my business acumen at all!

However, this feeling isn't bad.

In fact, it's very good.

This shows that although the grandson could not be by his side, he participated in the trip in his own way.

This made him feel that he was not only going to meet old friends, but also shouldering the important responsibility of being a "commercial spy" for his grandson.

Suddenly, the meaning of this journey seemed to change.

"good!"

Zhou Yinchuan smiled and readily agreed, the disappointment in his eyes long since replaced by a new kind of interest.

"Don't worry! I guarantee I'll complete the mission!"

"I'll make sure to film every single part of Baixi Village, inside and out, so clearly and thoroughly!"

Seeing his grandfather regain his vitality, Zhou Yanjin finally smiled faintly but genuinely.

he knows.

Although his grandfather didn't say it, he was incredibly proud of the business empire he had built.

The room between the grandfather and grandson was warmly lit.

A small regret was quietly resolved by a wonderful tacit understanding.

The day after the agreement was reached, the entire Zhou family mansion began to operate efficiently and precisely, centered around Zhou Yinchuan's "trip to Baixi Village".

"The car is equipped with the old man's usual pillows, blankets, and the Wuyi Mountain Da Hong Pao tea that he likes to drink, with the water temperature kept constant at 85 degrees Celsius."

"Also prepare a first-aid kit, which contains regular medicines plus two nitroglycerin tablets."

Zhou Yanjin instructed the housekeeper not to forget to prepare for her grandfather.

After doing all this, he called Xiao Zhang and Xiao Li to the study.

These two bodyguards, who had been with my grandfather for many years, stood tall and solemn, like two silent iron towers.

Zhou Yanjin's gaze swept across the two faces, his eyes sharp as knives.

"There is only one mission this time."

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable sense of authority.

"To ensure Grandpa's absolute safety."

"Yes, sir!" the two replied in unison, their voices firm and resonant.

"Safety is not just about personal safety."

Zhou Yanjin tapped her index finger lightly on the table, making a dull sound.

"There's also the matter of emotional safety. The old man is getting on in years and can't be stimulated or experience significant emotional fluctuations."

"Report to me every morning and evening, with both written and video submissions."

"If you encounter any emergencies that you cannot handle, contact me immediately."

His every word of advice was firmly etched into the hearts of Xiao Zhang and Xiao Li.

Unlike Zhou Yanjin's tense and orderly arrangements, Zhou Yinchuan's room was filled with enthusiastic busyness.

The old man took out jars of his treasured top-quality tea, which he had kept for many years, and laid them out on the table.

It contains aged Pu'er tea, which is mellow and smooth.

There are pre-Qingming Longjing teas, which are clear, sweet, and refreshing.

There are also several boxes of specially supplied wild ginseng and cordyceps, which are precious tonics that are hard to buy even if you have money.

He picked through the items while muttering to himself.

"Old Hua, that blockhead, loved drinking strong tea when he was young, so he'll definitely like this Pu'er tea."

"I don't know how his wife's health is, this ginseng would be best to help her recover."

"And his son and daughter-in-law, who work in the fields all year round, should also bring some good things with them."

In addition to the ones for adults, he also specially asked Zhou Yanjin to prepare several of the latest smart educational robots.

"These are for my great-grandchildren! They need to see what city kids' toys are like!"

The old man spoke with a proud expression.

He carefully took out his phone from his inner pocket, put on his reading glasses, and opened a photo.

That was sent by Hua Mutou.

The photo has low resolution, and the background is just a mottled earthen wall.

But the three little ones in the photo are wearing the same little clothes, grinning with their teeth not yet fully grown, their eyes squinting into slits as they laugh.

That smile was as pure as the lake water of Baixi Village, carrying a vibrant life force that could penetrate the dust of time.

Zhou Yinchuan looked at it repeatedly, his wrinkles crinkling into a smile like a chrysanthemum.

"Look at these little ones, look how energetic they are!"

His tone was filled with undisguised joy.

"That's great... Old Hua is luckier than me!"