Life 1984

Michiko stood next to Li Yunhai, her smart eyes turned into a crescent shape when she smiled, and her nose wrinkled into a pool of spring water.

She has bright eyes and white teeth, and is as beautiful as a blooming cherry blossom.

Such a soft and lovely loli doesn't look like someone who can repair big machines. It's no wonder that Jiang Zhijun and others didn't believe her just now.

She giggled, showing her snow-white teeth, and said, "Mr. Li, I'm just kidding, I don't need money. The salary and bonuses given to me by the company are already enough."

The audience burst into warm applause.

Michiko smiled and waved her hands to everyone.

Troubleshooting, Li Yunhai, Jiang Zhijun and others discussed whether it was a so-called remote lock.

Our country has not yet accessed the international Internet. How can the original factory achieve remote locking?

The remote locks that Li Yunhai learned about all require remote control to achieve.

Many equipment in later generations, such as high-end machine tools and photolithography machines, can be remotely locked.

The original factory usually installs a remote management system on the machine tool to monitor the location and purpose of the machine tool. The so-called remote lock is also realized through this system.

When it comes to machine tools, Li Yunhai is also making relevant arrangements abroad.

To produce photolithography machines, precision machine tools are indispensable, and Sihai Group now relies entirely on imports.

Machine tools are the "mother machine" of the manufacturing industry, processing equipment for various products and parts, and the source of innovation and development. Without high-quality machine tools, there will be no efficient production, and without high-level technology, there will be no high-quality products.

Li Yunhai took a fancy to Xikui Company in Germany, a well-known brand of CNC machine tools in Germany.

In addition, he also took a fancy to Ximeng Company, a supplier of excimer laser sources.

and, most importantly, Carl Zeiss, which manufactures optical and optoelectronic equipment.

After Li Yunhai made money this year, he used companies controlled by Xiangjiang to use various methods such as business cooperation, shareholding, exclusive supply, and establishment of technology institutions to offer irresistible prices and tie up with these companies.

In the short term, Li Yunhai seems to be someone who has too much money and spends a lot of money to buy shares in these German companies. He cooperates with these German companies at prices that are obviously not worth it. He is simply taking advantage of them.

But he's playing a big game.

Sihai Group not only wants to become a major global supplier of lithography machines and chips, but also masters the production and supply of raw materials.

So he doesn't care about the immediate gains and losses. He would rather not make money at this stage, or even lose money, because he still wants to be tied to these enterprises.

Sihai Group has been working hard for many years, but has not left much cash.

The money he earned was spent on various fixed assets.

Sihai Center in Xizhou, Sihai International in Xiangjiang, and the soon-to-be-opened Beijin Sihai Plaza.

The total price of these three Sihai properties is as high as several billion dollars.

In terms of scientific research, Sihai Group has the development capabilities for photolithography machines and chips.

Li Yunhai now has a certain say in the semiconductor field.

So when someone asked Li Yunhai: Are you a rich person?

Li Yunhai would laugh at himself: I don’t have much money. If you ask me to take 100 million in cash, I can’t even get it out.

But does he really have no money?

Not quite!

During the epidemic in South China, he donated more than 20 billion in cash and supplies.

His three properties are worth billions of dollars.

The total market value of listed companies in Hong Kong has reached almost HK$50 billion.

How could such a big boss not be rich?

But he said that after Li Yunhai left the workshop that day, he said to Michiko: "The bonus I promised you will definitely be honored. Thank you so much for today. Should a talent like you be transferred to the technical department?"

Michiko smiled brightly and shook her head: "No, no, no, I don't know much about technology. I've just seen these failures. I prefer my current job. I can travel around the world. It's also good to treat it as fun."

Li Yunhai said: "Since you like it, then stay and work in the exhibition department. How is your mother?"

"She has passed away." The smile on Michiko's face disappeared instantly, like a blooming flower that withered in an instant, making people feel pitiful.

"Ah? When did it happen? Why didn't you ask for leave from the company?" Li Yunhai asked in shock.

"I happened to be in Tokyo during the last Tokyo Electronics Show, and my mother passed away at that time. I simply handled her funeral in accordance with her last wish. Then I came back to work in the company."

"I'm sorry, Michiko, such a big thing happened to you, but I knew nothing about it and didn't give you any help or comfort."

"Everyone must learn to say goodbye, say goodbye to loved ones, say goodbye to the past, and learn to endure it all. This may be the meaning of life."

"No, the meaning of life is not only to keep saying goodbye, but also to keep welcoming new things, new friends, and new life!"

Michiko hummed and said in a sweet tone: "Mr. Li, you said it so well. I feel that my life is full of power again!"

Li Yunhai stretched out his hand, put it on her thin shoulder, patted her gently, and said, "Work hard! Michiko! From now on in Xizhou, I will be your friend! If you have anything, you can come to me."

Michiko smiled playfully: "Really? So, are you free tomorrow night? I would like to invite you to have dinner with me."

Li Yunhai had just accepted such a big favor from her, and the conversation had reached this point again. Of course he couldn't refuse, and he immediately agreed to her, saying that he would definitely accompany her to dinner tomorrow night.

In the evening, Li Yunhai received a call from his subordinates. The worker's operation to cut off and reattach his arm had been completed. The operation was very successful and he would need to be hospitalized.

After putting down the phone, Li Yunhai remained silent.

Lin Zhi sat next to him and said, "This was an accident during production. You don't have to blame yourself too much."

Li Yunhai held his wife's hand and said slowly: "I went to the hospital in the afternoon. The operation was still in progress. His family members rushed over. His wife burst into tears and his son was only five years old. I had no idea what had happened to my father, and I was running around in the hospital corridor with big innocent eyes. Alas, I thought at that time, if this living life dies because of an accident in the factory, then what will happen to me? How can this family survive?"

Lin Zhi held her husband's shoulders and said softly: "You are a benevolent gentleman, that's why you can't bear it. Things have already happened, but we still think on the bright side. Fortunately, nothing happened to others. This is a great blessing among misfortunes. . We just need to give him enough compensation."

Li Yunhai hummed: "That's all we can do now."

The next day, Li Yunhai led his people to the hospital to visit the injured, and on behalf of the company, he sent flowers, fruit baskets, and condolence money.

The injured person's face was pale and bloodless, and it was difficult to even speak.

After his family heard about the company's decision, they were grateful to Li Yunhai and said many words of thanks.

Li Yunhai felt embarrassed, said a few words of encouragement and then left.

After get off work in the afternoon, Li Yunhai came to the Western restaurant of Tianhua Sihai Hotel.

It has the best Western food in the province, and it has become a place where Xizhou people rush to try Western food. In the words of later generations, this is the largest internet celebrity store.

The restaurant has many compartments, which are different from individual private rooms. These compartments only use half curtains as doors, which gives them a unique style.

The compartments are either large or small. The larger one can accommodate eight people for a dinner party at the same time, while the smaller one can seat two to four people.

This is the first time for Li Yunhai to eat in a Western restaurant after it has been open for so long. He is not interested in eating Western food at all, and he has no obsession with it. Li Yunhai doesn't like anything spicy when it comes to his daily diet. Compared to Western food, he prefers the variety and variety of Chinese food.

There is a calligraphy character on each door curtain of the box. I don’t know if it is written or printed. Looking at it all the way, it turns out to be the beginning of a thousand-character text: The sky and the earth are black and yellow, and the universe is primitive. The sun and moon are full, and the stars and constellations are arranged.

This kind of decoration can be regarded as doing as the locals do, combining Chinese and Western styles.

But at first glance, it always feels weird.

In Michiko's words, it has a Japanese-style feel, which makes her feel like she has returned to her hometown.

Li Yunhai sat down in the private room, looked around, and asked: "Michiko, did you only invite me?"

Michiko said: "You are the only friend I have here."

Li Yunhai pondered slightly and said, "You have been working in the company for so long and you haven't made any new friends yet?"

Michiko said sadly: "People here don't like me very much. I think it's difficult to make friends with them."

Li Yunhai saw the loneliness deep in her heart and expressed deep sympathy, but was unable to comfort her.

Michiko is an Asian, and this status makes her colleagues stay away from her.

Although Michiko has made great contributions to the development of the company, it is still difficult to gain the understanding of her colleagues, and it is even more difficult to integrate into this big family.

This was something Li Yunhai had not considered before, thinking that as long as she arranged her work well, Michiko's worries would be solved.

"I'm sorry, Michiko, I asked you to come to Xizhou across the ocean, but I didn't arrange your life well." Li Yunhai said apologetically, "In the future, you can come to my house to play, and become my closest friends with Lin Zhi. Make friends. I will also introduce Mr. Shen and others to you."

"Thank you, Mr. Li, for taking care of me." Michiko is an optimist. After a brief sadness, she immediately smiled again and said, "I will slowly adapt to life here!"

Zhuang Yong's voice came from outside the door curtain: "Mr. Li." Li Yunhai responded: "Come in."

Zhuang Yong opened the curtain and came in, placed a cake on the table and said, "Mr. Li, the cake you ordered is ready."

Michiko covered her face and whispered: "Is this prepared for me? Mr. Li, how did you know that today is my birthday?"

Li Yunhai smiled and said: "Yes, this is a birthday cake specially ordered for you. You said yesterday that you would treat me to dinner, so I guessed that it might be your birthday. Then I checked your file specifically, and it turned out that it was really your birthday. It’s your birthday.”

Michiko cried with joy.

She originally just wanted to treat Li Yunhai to a meal quietly, and did not want to reveal the fact of her birthday.

Unexpectedly, Li Yunhai was such a warm man that he discovered the secret of her birthday and even prepared a birthday cake.

Zhuang Yong put down the cake and left.

Li Yunhai took out a wrapped gift box and put it in Michiko's hand: "This is a birthday gift for you. I don't know if it suits you. Take a look!"

Michiko took the surprise and opened it. It turned out to be a gold necklace.

"I wonder if Oriental women also like gold? Or do you prefer diamonds?" Li Yunhai asked with a smile.

"So beautiful! I like it very much! The gold pendant is very beautiful." A happy smile appeared on Michiko's face, as sweet as melting honey.

She picked up the necklace, tried it on her white neck, and said, "Li Sang, can I call you that?"

"of course can."

"Then can you help me put on this necklace?"

"it is good!"

Li Yunhai was lamenting that this girl was too lonely, so of course he had to meet her request.

Michiko stood with her back to him.

Li Yunhai took the necklace and put it on her.

Her delicate and slender neck is as if carved from white jade, with graceful arcs, like a delicate jade chain, and like the neck of a white swan, full of nobility and elegance.

Li Yunhai's fingers gently touched her smooth skin, and he felt her body tremble slightly.

This is like an electric shock!

Li Yunhai gathered his thoughts and fastened the clasp of the necklace.

The pendant is heart-shaped and shines golden under the light, which is very dazzling.

Michiko stroked the pendant, a pretty smile appeared on her lips.

She turned around, quickly kissed Li Yunhai on the face, and said, "Thank you, Li Sang."

Li Yunhai chuckled and said: "Don't be so polite, sit down and eat!"

Michiko was in a great mood and kept talking like water flowing from the floodgates: "This is the first birthday gift I have ever received, and it is also the most meaningful gift."

Li Yunhai was a little surprised: "No way? Hasn't anyone given you a birthday gift before?"

Michiko said: "You may not believe it, but I have never received a birthday gift. I have always paid little attention to my birthday. It was not until my mother passed away that I realized that my birthday is actually The day she gave birth to me was a difficult day for her. That’s why I want to have a good birthday this year.”

She smiled sweetly and said, "Li Sang, you made my birthday very meaningful."

It was hard for Li Yunhai to imagine how she developed such an innocent and optimistic character.

Is she really a born optimist?

After dinner, Michiko took out two movie tickets and said, "I have a heartfelt request, Li Sang, can you accompany me to a movie?"

Li Yunhai smiled and said, "You have already prepared the movie tickets. If I say I can't go now, wouldn't you be very sad?"

Michiko smiled shyly: "I haven't watched a movie since I came to Xizhou. Sometimes when I pass by a cinema and see those beautiful movie posters, I really want to go in and take a look, but I see that everyone else is in love with each other, and I am alone. People don’t seem to have the courage to go into theaters.”

"If you want to watch a movie in the future, you can come to me. I am also a person who likes watching movies." Li Yunhai glanced at the time on the movie ticket and said, "The movie starts in twenty minutes. It's just in time for us to get there now." ."

Michiko paid the bill.

Today is her birthday, and Li Yunhai didn't rush to pay the bill.

The two walked out of the restaurant and headed to the Silver Star Cinema.

Silver Star Cinema was once one of the best cinemas in Western State and a dating mecca for young people.

"Li Sang, is this place going to be demolished? You see there is a notice here." Michiko pointed to the notice in front of the theater.

Li Yunhai took a closer look and thought that the wheel of history could not be stopped. What was supposed to come had come.

The Silver Star Cinema will be demolished next year and a new commercial plaza will be built here.

This project became the Pinghetang Commercial Building that later became famous in Xizhou.

Pinghetang is a commercial project jointly owned by Xizhou and Dongyang. It was built on the original address of Silver Star Cinema. This is the crossroads of Wuyi Road and Huangxing Road, a well-deserved prime location.

Michiko asked: "Is this the land our company has acquired?"

Li Yunhai said: "No, this is a joint venture project between Xizhou and Dongyang. A commercial building will be built here."

Michiko asked: "Then there will be no cinemas in the future?"

"The old ones are not going away, and the new ones are not coming. The new cinemas are all based on small screening rooms. Traditional large cinemas like this are already on the verge of being eliminated."

While Li Yunhai was talking, he saw a candied haws seller selling candied haws next to him, so he bought two bunches and asked Michiko to eat one.

Michiko held up the candied haws and watched Li Yunhai take a bite before eating.

"Have you never eaten?" Li Yunhai asked.

"No. I often see people selling this. I don't know if it tastes good, so I haven't bought it. I didn't expect it to be so sweet - oh, so sour!"

Michiko took a bite and tasted the extremely sweet sugar coating first, and then the sour hawthorn fruit when she bit down, her expression instantly became rich.

She frowned, raised her nose, and smiled: "What is this? It's sour and sweet."

"This is called candied haws, and this is hawthorn fruit. Isn't it delicious?"

"Well, this sweet and sour taste is very similar to my life. Although my heart is full of sour taste, there is always a layer of sweet sugar wrapped around it."

"You have been in our country for so long, you should learn to try different cuisines."

"The main reason is that no one eats with me. I usually go alone and rarely go shopping."

"You need a friend. Do you have a lover? Maybe you can consider finding a lover in our country? When you have a lover, you will have a family, and then you will have children. Your life will become perfect."

"No lovers. No friends."

"Is there a man you like? From our company? Or from other companies."

"Well, there is a man I like, but I don't know if he likes me."

"If you like it, you should confess it and pursue your own happiness boldly."

"Can I confess?"

"Of course! You Oriental women don't have to wait for men to pursue you, do you?"

"That's not true. But I have never confessed to a man. I don't know how to confess?"

"To be more direct, just say I like you and let's be together! If it's more tactful, you can treat him to a meal or a movie. If he agrees and gives you a gift, then it's probably a good idea."

After listening to Li Yunhai's words, Michiko giggled non-stop.

Li Yunhai asked: "What's wrong with you? Am I right?"

Michiko smiled sweetly and said: "I invited a man to dinner today and invited him to watch a movie. He also agreed and gave me a gift. You said that an unforgettable love affair can develop between me and him. Are you coming? Or it doesn’t need to be very deep, just a brief taste of love is fine!”

Li Yunhai actually acted stupidly at this moment: "Who else did you invite?"

Michiko stretched out her soft fingers and gently touched Li Yunhai's chest: "You!" (End of this chapter)