There were no miracles in the afternoon. Li Rui and Chen Yang did not meet any investors who were interested in Shuanghe until the exhibition was closed. In just two days, the two of them had walked around the exhibition hall dozens of times. They had talked to dozens of exhibitors and hundreds of representatives or people in charge. They had worked so hard and only received two ambiguous opportunities. One was the agricultural engine project provided by Frank, the young German guy that Li Rui talked about. The other was the new health industry that Chen Yang met in the morning, the New City Health Industry that Boss Qin wanted to start. These two investment opportunities were like flowers in the water and the moon in the water before they were further approached.
This result seemed a little cruel, but that was how investment was. Often, it was like fishing for rare pearls in the vast sea. It was good luck if you got it, but there was nothing to complain about if you didn't. However, if you didn't fish, you would never get the pearls.
When they left the exhibition center, Chen Yang was a little lonely. Disappointment was written all over his face. He walked with a slouch, and his spirit was also listless. He was like a rice ear that was drooping under the sun in the dog days of summer.
Li Rui comforted him, "Don't be discouraged. Didn't you already get a big client like Boss Qin? Even if we take ten thousand steps back, even if Boss Qin's inspection failed and you didn't achieve anything, you still learned a lot of valuable experience and lessons in the process of attracting investment. As long as you persevere and persevere, you will definitely have great achievements in the future. Don't just focus on the position of department director that you're fighting for now. If you do that, your perspective and vision will be lowered. You won't be able to achieve great things in the future. "
Chen Yang nodded and sighed. "Lin Ziyan has Mr. Kong's investment, so she's definitely going to be the director of the Investment Promotion Office. When I think about how I've done nothing compared to her, I … I …"
Li Rui smiled and patted him on the shoulder, saying, "I used to have the same thoughts as you. I like to compare myself to others, but it's actually meaningless. Because comparison can't change reality. Instead of having the leisure to compare with others, it's better to do one's own things. You have to understand that no one who is successful can be compared to others. You've participated in two large-scale investment fairs and have accumulated a lot of experience. What you lack now is an opportunity. In terms of ability, you're not inferior to Lin Ziyan, and you're even better than her. I believe that as long as you persevere, you will definitely reap great rewards. I have high hopes for you. "
Hearing this, Chen Yang cheered up again. He gritted his teeth and said, "Thank you, County Magistrate Li, for your encouragement. After I go back, I will sort out the experience and lessons I learned from this Expo. Then, I will go out and look for investments. I don't believe that I won't be favored by luck. Humph!"
Li Rui nodded approvingly. This was the determination and spirit that a young cadre should have. If the cadre at the grassroots level could think and do this, then there would be no need to worry about the revival of the country.
That night, Mu Shuang treated Li Rui and Fang Zhitong to dinner as a farewell. The two of them would be flying back to Shannan the next morning. Although this wasn't their last meal in Yangcheng, it was their last proper meal.
During the meal, Mu Shuang took out a delicate and long box from her purse. It was three to four centimeters wide and ten centimeters long. It looked very delicate. She handed it to Li Rui and said, "My dad heard that you're going back tomorrow, so he specially asked me to give this pen to you as a gift. As an official, there are many occasions where you need to sign and write. This pen is for you to make the best use of. You won't reject this small gift, right? "
Li Rui smiled and took the box. When he opened the lid, he saw a dark brown pen lying quietly inside. It looked simple and fashionable. The two ends of the pen were plated with silver. The cap and body of the pen were engraved with a faint golden green pattern. He didn't know if it was a picture or artistic calligraphy. It was a little heavy to the touch, but it was still acceptable. When he removed the cap, he heard a series of mechanical noises coming from the body of the pen. It sounded like the movement of a watch. When he looked again, the silver tip of the pen automatically popped out of the body of the pen. After it popped out completely, it stopped moving and the sound completely disappeared.
"Hiss …"
Li Rui could only gasp in amazement. He couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air. This … Is this a fountain pen or a mechanical pen? Why is it controlled by a machine? He asked, "What kind of pen is this? I've never seen it before. It must be very high-end, right? "
"It's not that expensive. Don't ask anymore. If you like it, then keep it!"
Li Rui saw that he didn't mention the price, but Mu Shuang took the initiative to say that it wasn't expensive. That meant that this pen was very expensive. He wanted to get to the bottom of it. "No, you have to tell me clearly. Otherwise, I won't accept it."
Mu Shuang sighed and rolled her eyes at him. "Just accept it since I gave it to you. Why are you so nosy? Anyway, this pen is definitely not as expensive as the 15 million yuan my dad gave you before. "
Li Rui immediately understood. The meaning of this pen was the same as the 15 million yuan. They were both gifts from Mu Jingzu to repay his kindness. However, he refused the money, so he took a roundabout way to exchange for this high-end pen. He asked, "Hurry up and tell me clearly. Don't make me ask again."
Mu Shuang snorted and said, "You're so troublesome. You're even more troublesome than a woman. Alright, alright, I'll tell you. My dad saw this pen in a well-known watch shop when he went to Switzerland on a business trip. This pen uses the mechanical mode and power of a fully automatic watch. It's made of top-grade materials. The movement core is made of grade five titanium and twelve rubies. The tip of the pen is made of eighteen-karat platinum. It automatically retracts and pops out. That's all I know. As for the price, I spent more than 30,000 US dollars. If converted to RMB, it's only around 200,000 yuan. It's a far cry from the 15 million yuan. I'm telling you, don't reject it. Otherwise, I won't let you off. We'll settle our old and new debts together. "
Li Rui asked curiously, "Old debts? What old debts? "
Mu Shuang's face flushed red. She glared at him and said, "Anyway, you have to accept it."
Li Rui thought to himself that he could reject the 15 million yuan reward. But if he didn't accept the gold pen, he would be too pretentious and hypocritical. He guessed that Old Mu wouldn't think highly of him because of this. He smiled and put the pen back into the box. He closed the box and said, "Of course I'll accept it. Why wouldn't I accept it? I'm lacking a good pen! Thank your father for me. " He secretly thought that he could take the pen back and give it to his father-in-law. But on second thought, he couldn't. This pen was too expensive. It wouldn't be nice if people found out that he gave it to his father-in-law. So, it was better for him to keep it for himself. At his level and in the crowd, no one would recognize the origin of this pen. He could use it as he pleased.
Beside him, Fang Zhitong was a little absent-minded when she saw this scene. She sighed with regret. No one knew what she was thinking.
After a sumptuous dinner, Mu Shuang suggested that they go to a KTV not far from their house to sing and drink. Tonight, they wouldn't go home until they were drunk. Li Rui gladly agreed. So, the three of them took a car and rushed over.
Half an hour later, in a medium-sized private room on the second floor of the KTV, Li Rui and Mu Shuang sat side by side. They each held a microphone and sang a love song. Fang Zhitong sat incongruously on a single sofa near the door. She looked at the two of them with a cold and lonely expression.
"I'm telling you, I won't forgive you!"
After singing the female part, Mu Shuang suddenly turned to Li Rui and said loudly in his ear.
Li Rui was surprised. He asked her with a smile, "How did I offend you again?"
Mu Shuang snorted and lowered her voice. "You took away my first kiss last night!"
Li Rui was amused. He said, "That was a mistake. It was a misunderstanding. Don't take it to heart." He said and was about to sing.
Mu Shuang raised her hand and pinched his waist. She scolded, "Misunderstanding my ass! You don't take it to heart, but that was my first kiss … "
Li Rui smiled and ignored her. He focused on singing.
Mu Shuang was about to flare up when the door of the private room was suddenly pushed open. A young lady walked in slowly. She was about twenty-three or twenty-four years old. Her skin was fair and beautiful, and she had long black hair that draped over her shoulders. She wore a white slim-fit dress that exposed half of her upper body, revealing her deep cleavage. The lower part of the dress barely covered the bottom of her buttocks, revealing a pair of plump and slender white legs. She was wearing a pair of ten centimeters high heels, swaying as she walked in. She was really glamorous and sexy, instantly attracting the gazes of the three people in the private room.
The lady walked three or four steps into the private room and suddenly stopped. She had a look of realization on her face. She looked at Li Rui, who was looking at her, and said with a smile, "Sorry, I walked into the wrong room." After saying that, she raised her arm and made an apologetic gesture. She turned around and walked out with her hips swaying.
Mu Shuang waited for the door to close. She realized that Li Rui had just retracted his gaze from the door. She scolded, "What are you looking at? Haven't you seen a beauty before? You have two beside you. Why are you looking at others? What's there to look at about that vixen? Isn't she just showing off? "
Li Rui couldn't help but laugh. "Your tone makes you sound like my girlfriend or wife."
Mu Shuang raised her hand and pinched his ear. "Why don't you say that I sound like your grandmother? You're getting better at taking advantage of me. And it's all in the mouth … "
Li Rui quickly pushed her hand away and smiled. "Stop fooling around. Zhitong is still watching."
"What's there to be afraid of? Oh right, Zhitong … Zhitong, come over too. Let's teach him a lesson together. Don't you think he should be taught a lesson? There are two beauties sitting beside him, but he just has to stare at an outsider …"
Fang Zhitong heard Mu Shuang's call and actually agreed. She got up and sat on the other side of Li Rui. She said faintly, "He needs to be taught a lesson. He's always bullying people."
Li Ruiqi said, "Zhitong, what are you saying? When did I bully you?"
Fang Zhitong said angrily, "You are bullying me …" As she said that, she lightly hit his arm. After that, she couldn't help but laugh.
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