Golden Years in the World of Film and Television

"Boss, based on the information you provided and the time Dr. Xu became pregnant, there's a high probability that the baby is yours. However, we can't confirm it unless we do a paternity test."

Not knowing whether Han Tao was talking to himself or asking him a question, Chen Xiwa responded truthfully. Seeing that Han Tao had no intention of stopping him, he continued:

"But this requires Dr. Xu's cooperation. After all, it's very difficult to obtain the sample quietly. Because of her family reasons, we can't use some of the methods we have."

Han Tao pondered for a moment, until He Xingyun arranged everything and came over, he said to Chen Xiwa:

"Let's stop here. I'll handle the rest myself. Even though she's avoiding me, I'll still go see her in person after I'm done with this. All you have to do is arrange for someone to secretly protect her."

"I understand. Dongxu has already arranged someone, and he successfully applied for the position when Dr. Xu was looking for a nanny during her pregnancy. He has now started taking care of her life, and is said to be quite liked by Dr. Xu."

Nodding slightly, Chen Xiwa reported truthfully the corresponding arrangements they had made. He and Yang Dongxu both saw how much Han Tao valued Xu Li, otherwise he would not have asked them to use all their connections to investigate.

"Okay, you and Dongxu have done a good job. I will give credit to you two and the brothers and sisters who worked hard for this matter, and I will ask Wendy to give everyone bonuses later."

Han Tao patted Chen Xiwa on the shoulder and expressed his high recognition of their work attitude.

From this we can see that whether it is Wang Yadong who is far away abroad, or Yang Dongxu and Chen Xiwa and others in China, they always strictly demand themselves in actual work, and are rigorous, meticulous, conscientious, and strive to do their jobs well and conscientiously complete the tasks assigned to them.

This cannot be bought with money. Only someone like him who has experienced it knows what kind of feelings these people have towards him. It is definitely not a relationship between superiors and subordinates, or boss and employee.

Therefore, Han Tao is never stingy with his brothers. Since ancient times, whoever wins the hearts of the people will win the world. As a true superior, you should be a sage inside and a king outside, otherwise who would be willing to work for you? After all, what can be bought with money is easy to lose, and the apprenticeship that cannot be bought with money is the most precious.

Thinking of this, he didn't wait for Chen Xiwa to express her opinion, and continued with a smile: "By the way, Xiwa, I don't have time to take care of the security company's work, so I'll have to trouble you and Dongxu and the others.

You don't have to follow me when I go out in the future, it will be too tiring. If I neglect anything or fail to do something for you brothers, please don't hesitate to tell me directly."

Hearing this, Chen Xiwa was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "Boss, your biggest shortcoming is that you are too strict with yourself, and you always think ahead of us in everything.

Actually, you don't know that since we started working together, our lives have been getting better and better. Isn't it our duty to work hard? What else can we not accomplish?"

"I'm not as good as you say. You've all put in a lot of effort. I just spoke from my heart. Just say whatever you want to say. After all, no one is perfect!"

"Really not. We have no way of repaying you for all your kindness to us. We can only try our best to do everything you have asked us to do."

"You!"

Looking at Chen Xiwa's face full of admiration and approval, Han Tao smiled helplessly and did not continue the topic. Instead, he turned around and explained some things to He Xingyun, including some arrangements and precautions after arriving in Hunan.

At this time, a young and beautiful flight attendant came over, half-knelt beside Han Tao and said, "Hello, Mr. Han, excuse me, the other first-class passengers are about to board the plane. Could you two please return to your seats first?"

Hearing the other party's sweet voice, Han Tao looked up at her. This girl looked very similar to Li Qin, but younger, about twenty-three or twenty-four years old. She was wearing a stewardess's professional suit, her hair was neatly tied up, and the silk scarf around her neck was also very unique.

Moreover, she was wearing a burgundy flight attendant outfit, which made her look fair-skinned, and her knee-length skirt showed her long legs. There was obviously no special tailoring, but the other party looked bumpy when she wore it.

After only a few seconds of scrutiny, Han Tao quickly withdrew his gaze, then smiled and nodded at the delicate-looking stewardess.

"Okay, I have two more words to say, I'll finish right away."

Seeing that Han Tao was so easy to talk to, and that the three of them had booked first class, the flight attendant stood up with a smile and bowed:

"Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Han. I am Zhou Yawen, the flight attendant of this flight. I will serve you throughout the rest of the flight. Call me if you need anything."

"OK, thanks!"

"You're welcome. I'll get busy now. Have a nice trip!"

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Chapter 613 Goodbye Gu Jia's Tea Mountain Trip

After the plane arrived at the airport, Gu Jia and others who had already prepared were waiting at the VIP channel exit. When they saw Han Tao and the other two coming out, they came forward to greet them.

Gu Jia rented two cars in total, one off-road vehicle and one business car, so He Xingyun sat in the passenger seat of the business car, and Han Tao, Gu Jia, and the director of the tea factory and the village chief sat in the back seat.

In another off-road vehicle, Chen Xiwa, the tea factory accountant, and the financial director brought by Gu Jia were riding together. The two cars left the airport one after the other and drove to a county-level city dozens of kilometers away. The tea garden was in the village under its jurisdiction.

The old village chief had already learned from Gu Jia that whether the tea factory could continue to operate depended entirely on Han Tao, so after the car started, he said anxiously:

"Mr. Han, I know you've had a hard time along the way, and I also know your time is precious. Could you please skip the hotel and visit the tea plantation while you still have time? That way, you can give us a chance to show off."

"Of course, I'm here to inspect the tea plantation and see if it's worth investing in."

Han Tao's visit this time was not solely for Gu Jia. He did intend to conduct an on-site investigation. One was to lend a hand to Gu Jia when she was in the most difficult time, and the second was to help the local villagers in need.

Of course, this is not entirely selfless. After all, the pure handmade, natural, pollution-free organic tea produced here still has a certain market. It may be difficult to promote it if it is left to Gu Jia and others, but it is easy for Han Tao.

At worst, Han Tao can also connect the tea factory with the major companies under his control. Although it is internal consumption, with so many companies added together, there is no problem in generating tens of millions in revenue a year, which is more than enough to support the charity operations here.

Moreover, there is room for maneuver. If the experiment here is successful, Handong can also carry out the next step of layout.

Han Tao admires Lao Yi from Jinshan District, Handong Province. He has always stayed true to his original aspirations. His wife has always been a rural resident and farms and roasts tea at home, but he has never complained. He also wants to help all the tea farmers in the poor county to get rich, so he helps whenever he can.

In this way, not only can the company image be established, but also a good reputation can be gained. By the way, the cultural background of the tea can be improved, and some senior leaders can help endorse it, which can also increase the value of the tea.

Seeing Han Tao nod in agreement, the village chief and tea factory director was extremely happy to thank him. "Thank you, Mr. Han, and thank you and Boss Gu. I'm really sorry to have caused you so much trouble."

Han Tao smiled slightly and shook his head, saying, "You're welcome, Village Chief. As long as our tea truly meets the standards Gu Jiashuo has described, I will definitely support her decision and will do my best to help the villagers keep the tea factory."

After hearing Han Tao's words, before the village chief could say anything, Gu Jia sighed and said, "Han Tao, thank you for coming all the way here, and thank you for your support. However, I may not be able to pay you back the money I owe you in a short time, and I still need to borrow some money.

I should have listened to you earlier. Now I'm stuck in this situation where it's too late to say anything. I haven't been able to sleep these past few days and have been thinking a lot. I feel like a complete failure."

After saying that, Gu Jia looked out the window. At this moment, she felt very complicated. She was unwilling to accept the result and felt frustrated. She prided herself on being smart and capable, but she didn't expect to end up like this.

I thought my family was very successful, but in the end, it still ended with Xu Huanshan cheating on me, and my career was a mess. If it weren't for Han Tao's help, the fireworks factory would have been in trouble long ago. I also blindly believed in the wives' circle, and in the end I was fooled by Mrs. Li.

Looking at Gu Jia, who looked so lonely, Han Tao couldn't help but reach out and hold her hand, comforting her:

"This isn't entirely your fault. Others are calculating. You can't avoid failure even if you can't avoid it. I'm here now, and this investment is nothing. Just consider it as gaining experience."

Hearing this, Gu Jia looked at Han Tao with emotion and gratitude. Thinking that her hand was still in his palm, she quickly pulled it out on the pretext of getting a tissue. At this time, her face was also flushed with shame, and an indescribable strange feeling was brewing in her heart.

Because of Xu Huanshan's betrayal, Gu Jia is left helpless and the only person she can count on is Han Tao, so she has gradually begun to accept the man next to her.

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The mountain road was rugged. After a two-hour drive, Han Tao and others finally arrived at a village in the mountains. There was no steel bars or concrete, no traffic, only a bumpy stone road leading to the village.

As he went deeper, Han Tao saw that both sides of the road were lined with blue bricks and concrete.

When they saw vehicles driving into the village, some brave children ran after the cars. This was a scene Han Tao had not seen in many years.

When the car stopped, the children were a little scared when they saw the people getting off the car, but when they saw Gu Jia, they surrounded her enthusiastically, greeting her one after another, and some even stuffed wild fruits and eggs into her mouth.

Looking at the innocent children and Gu Jia, who hadn't smiled all the way, smiling happily, Han Tao walked over and said:

"Gu Jia, I finally understand why you don't want to close the tea factory. It's not just because of business and proving yourself."

Gu Jia looked up at Han Tao and smiled slightly. "That's right. Actually, at first I was planning to cut my losses and close the tea factory. But when I saw these children and the lives of the people here, I felt I should do something."

"You want them to be able to leave the mountains, so that their parents don't have to go out to work and leave the elderly, weak, and sick in these deep mountains, right?"

Han Tao glanced at the children playing and laughing, and the villagers whose eyes were full of expectation, and said what Gu Jia was thinking. Seeing her nod, he continued:

"Life here seems like a paradise. There's no pressure to get into higher education, no desire to make a lot of money, and everyone works from sunrise to sunset.

But only those who have experienced it can understand the bitterness behind it. Their ability to withstand risks in life is too low. Once someone gets sick or needs a large amount of tuition, they will be crushed. "

“Right, although we now have medical insurance and the Rural Cooperative Medical Scheme, which can help us cope with minor illnesses and disasters, serious illnesses can only mean we can wait for death. Even people in big cities don’t dare to say they are not afraid of going to the hospital, let alone in this poor mountain village.

But donations and the like can't solve the fundamental problem, and if you lend a hand too much, it will become a natural thing. Ultimately, they still have to rely on their own labor, so all I can do is provide them with a job."

Gu Jia had just finished speaking, and before Han Tao could continue, the village chief, who had just finished explaining the matter to the villagers and was also the director of the tea factory, came over and said with a smile:

"Boss Gu, President Han and the others must have come a long way. How about I take you around the village and the tea factory, then we can have some food and rest, and then go to the tea plantation tomorrow morning? What do you think?"

After exchanging a glance with Gu Jia, Han Tao nodded: "Okay, the guest should follow the host's wishes. Then let's take it to the old village chief. You can make the arrangements as you see fit."

"Boss Han, you're joking. If you lend money to Boss Gu, our tea factory will be saved. In other words, you have saved the jobs of the entire village.

Therefore, you and Boss Gu are the benefactors of our entire village."

The village chief waved his hand, and while expressing his gratitude, he extended his hand to guide the group forward.

"Watch your step. The tea factory is just ahead. Let's finish our visit early and have dinner soon. If you really plan to stay here, your rest area is right here as well."

On the way, Han Tao listened more than he spoke, and he also got a brief understanding of the tea situation. According to the village chief, the quality of the tea here far exceeds the international standard, and even the big tea factories do not have such quality. It was previously unsalable because it could not be sold, so it definitely has investment potential.

As they were talking, they walked through the ancient streets and came to the tea factory. The workers inside were busy, and the whole process was purely handmade.

The village chief brought them to his office, then personally brewed a pot of tea and said, "Excuse me, Mr. Han. We are a poor village in the mountains and have nothing but tea leaves. We'd like to ask you to drink some of our home-grown tea. I'll let Mr. Gu accompany you. I'll go check on the food preparations and be back soon."

Taking the teapot and teacup, Gu Jia looked at the village chief, smiled slightly, and nodded, "You go and make the arrangements, I'll take care of them."

Han Tao also sat down and politely responded, "Old Village Chief, please have someone prepare something light. I haven't had much of an appetite after a bumpy ride all afternoon."

"Okay, I got it. Leave the food to me. Please sit down for a while."

The old village chief waved his hand and walked out. Gu Jia smiled and poured a cup of tea for Han Tao, Chen Xiwa, and He Xingyun, and then said:

"There's no coffee or anything like that in the mountains, but this tea is very good. Try it and see how it tastes. It's definitely not any worse than the famous teas on the market."

Hearing this, Han Tao, who loves drinking tea, picked up the teacup, took a sip, savored it for a moment and said:

"I didn't expect it to be such a good tea. It has a long and pleasant aftertaste, a slight bitterness, and a noticeable sweet aftertaste. It is mellow and full-bodied, with a rich and long-lasting aroma, and the tea soup is also quite clear."

Hearing Han Tao say this, Gu Jia knew that he was the real Dong Cha, and gave him a very high evaluation. She felt a little happy in her heart. Although the result was not satisfactory, at least the quality was not bad, which showed that her vision was good.

He Xingyun, who had also heard the comments, took a sip of the tea and nodded in praise: "Jiajie, although I rarely drink tea and I'm not sure whether the tea is good or not, the taste of this tea is just as Master said, it is indeed delicious. It must be a good tea!"

"If it tastes good, have a few more. When we return to the Magic City, I'll bring some back for you so the elderly at home can try it too."

"Okay, then I'd like to thank Sister Jia, and thank Master for bringing me here. Otherwise, I wouldn't have had the chance to drink such good tea. I heard that kind of famous tea is very expensive!"

"This little mouth is so sweet, just like it's covered with honey. But you're right, our tea is in no way inferior to those famous teas."

Nodding slightly, Gu Jia looked at He Xingyun happily. The more she looked, the more she liked her. This girl was quite smart, and since she was Han Tao's apprentice, the two of them quickly became friends.

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Chapter 614 Accompanying Gu Jia to Learn About the Tea Factory

Time passed slowly. After Han Tao and his companions finished drinking a pot of tea, the old village chief had already arranged the meal and returned to the office, informing everyone that dinner would be served in half an hour.

Seeing that there was still time, Gu Jia lifted her hair, looked at Han Tao and said, "Why don't we go and see how the tea is being fried, and let the village chief introduce you to the details of the tea factory."

Han Tao nodded slightly: "Okay, I just passed by and didn't take a good look at how such good tea is made. It's a good opportunity to go and take a look."

"Then I'll lead the way!"

The old village chief smiled and opened the office door. He led Han Tao and others to the tea-frying workshop outside and began to introduce it in detail:

"Look, Mr. Han, our tea is all hand-processed and is a high-quality, conscientious tea. The most common jasmine teas on the market are sprayed with essence, black tea is dyed with sugar, and Tieguanyin is deacidified to prevent fading. We don't do these things.

Our only shortcoming is our low production, and the previous boss didn't value it, so it gradually became the current situation. But I'm anxious. I'm the director of this tea factory and the village chief, and the workers in the factory are all from the village.

Everyone only makes about 18,000 yuan a year, so they rely on that money to support their families. And our area is so dense and mountainous that we can grow tea but not grain. If this tea factory goes away, the kids will starve!"

A few people were talking as they walked slowly in the tea factory. Han Tao saw many tea roasting masters wearing simple work clothes, roasting tea by hand on earthen stoves. They had trained their hands to be not afraid of burns, and they were roasting tea over and over in the pot.

Although he didn't know the exact temperature, based on his experience, Han Tao conservatively estimated it to be around 130 to 180 degrees. Sensing the workers' difficulty, Han Tao looked at the village chief and asked:

"Village head, you said that everyone only earns 18,000 yuan a year, which averages out to only 700 to 800 yuan a month. Don't the villagers have any objections?"

"So what if I have an opinion?"

The old village chief shook his head and said helplessly: You have to do it even if you don't want to. When people have no choice, things become simple. For a family of two or three, the money earned is enough for basic expenses.

Of course, there are also some young people who do not want to stay in the mountains, so they choose to work outside. However, those without education do the hardest and most tiring work, and the expenses outside are high, so they don’t save much money throughout the year.

Therefore, only a small number of them stayed outside, and most of them came back to start a family and a career, and then practiced the crafts passed down from generation to generation, planting and roasting tea. When I was young, I also went out to make a living, but I could never leave this mountain.

As the saying goes, local conditions shape local people. If you don't have any education, you'll just barely make ends meet. It's better to stay at home and work on the land in the village, picking and frying tea leaves when you're busy, and chatting with fellow villagers when you're free. You can also take care of the elderly and spend time with your children!

Han Tao heard the old village chief's sigh and responded with deep feeling: "The old village chief is right. The local water and soil nurture the local people. I think the same is true for tea trees.

When we drink tea, what we take in is not just the tea soup, but the environment in which the tea tree grew, the local water, soil and clouds, and the sunshine, wind and rain at that time.

This is just like how tea lovers think old tea tastes better because the tea trees grew in a good environment back then, while the tea produced nowadays doesn’t taste good no matter how long it is stored.”

"I didn't expect that Mr. Han is also a tea lover. Not many young people like tea nowadays, especially those in big cities. They prefer to drink soda and coffee.

However, drinking tea is a traditional custom of the Chinese people with a history of thousands of years. In the past, most people drank tea for health reasons, but this is not the case now.

Apart from some people who really love tea, the rest are just following the trend. Some people buy tea in order to compete for various precious tea cakes or to show off, which leads to huge commercial profits from tea.

It is precisely because of this that pesticides and chemical fertilizers have become good friends of tea farmers in increasing production, and mechanization has become a powerful tool for mass production.

After all, no one wants to be stingy with their own money. However, as large tea companies become more mechanized, their factories are moving closer and closer to cities, where there are more people, more cars, and more pollution. The real organic and pollution-free production must be found in deep mountains like ours.

"I agree with you. The real organic pollution must be in the deep mountains. My love for tea is also influenced by my elders. My grandfather loved drinking tea at home, and my professors at university also liked drinking tea, so I gradually liked it too."

Han Tao responded as he followed the old village chief around the tea factory. In fact, this was just a workshop at best, and the only valuable things were the twenty or thirty iron pots.