From abandoned baby to CEO

Half a month later, Sun Xue and Wang Ke, along with other business representatives from the province, met at the airport and prepared to fly to Kyoto together.

"Xiao Sun."

A familiar voice came from behind.

She turned around and immediately called out enthusiastically, "Mr. Sun."

Sun Lei, looking energetic and smiling, was striding towards her.

"Mr. Sun, nice to see you again!" Wang Ke walked up to Sun Lei and shook hands warmly.

"I knew you would come." Sun Lei's eyes fell on Sun Xue. "Vice Mayor Wang sent you to such a meeting. It seems she has high expectations of you!"

Sun Xue nodded happily. "Without Vice Mayor Wang's strong recommendation, I really wouldn't have had this opportunity."

"Xiao Sun, you're quite capable yourself. The province has only recommended ten companies to participate. You have no influence at all, so even if the leaders recommend you again, it's useless."

"Ten companies? How many quotas does your city have?" Sun Xue was very surprised.

"In addition to our company, there is another very influential company in Qingzhou City that has two quotas."

After hearing Sun Lei's words, Sun Xue realized how valuable this spot was.

Sun Lei added, "Xiao Sun, you need this opportunity to broaden your horizons. Vice Mayor Wang is wise to give you this opportunity. Future economic development depends on young entrepreneurs like you."

"Yes, Mr. Sun, I also want to see the world. I have a lot to learn, and I'm eager to attend such a high-level meeting."

Sun Lei changed the subject, "By the way, what are your plans for the company's listing that I mentioned to you last time?"

"Mr. Sun, thank you. I've carefully considered it after returning. I don't think I have the ability to manage a listed company yet. I'll consider listing the company after I've gained enough experience."

Sun Xue smiled and said, "Maybe... I don't plan to take the company public in the future. I have an idea. In the future, I will run the company myself, preferably without borrowing a penny from the bank or any investors. I want to see if I can make the business bigger and stronger through my own efforts."

"This is just a vision of mine. At least with my current abilities, I can't achieve it..."

Sun Lei's eyes were full of surprise, and he gave Sun Xue a thumbs up:

"Xiao Sun, you've got a great idea to grow your business without relying on a penny from the bank or investors. You're truly a young talent! There are companies like this in China. I'm optimistic about you; you can definitely pull it off."

Even Wang Ke was surprised by what Sun Xue said.

In his opinion, Sun Xue's idea was good, but too naive.

He has been in this industry for so many years, and he has rarely heard of any real estate company that does not borrow from banks, does not attract investment, and relies on its own capabilities to expand and strengthen its business.

Sun Xue's tone was more or less a bit arrogant and blindly confident.

"Thank you for your encouragement, Mr. Sun. This is just an immature idea I just came up with recently. Please don't laugh at me."

Sun Lei said seriously, "Xiao Sun, it's truly rare for a young entrepreneur like you, who has worked so hard and grown step by step, to have such courage and insight. If others can do it, you can definitely do it too. If you can really do it, you'll be a role model for this industry."

Sun Lei was trying to encourage Sun Xue, but he knew very well that young people's ideals were very hopeful, but the reality was often very bleak.

He himself admires Sun Xue very much, but it is extremely difficult to achieve this.

Kyoto city.

The World Architects Conference.

It was Sun Xue's first time attending such a high-level meeting and she was quite shocked.

She learned that this conference brought together the world's best architectural designers and the world's best construction companies.

All the speakers at the conference were well-known leaders in the world's construction industry, and the Chinese delegation had a very impressive lineup of speakers.

Including academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, national masters of engineering survey and design, dean of the Architectural Design Institute of Tsinghua University, famous architects, etc.

Each of them is a heavyweight in the domestic construction industry.

She didn't want to miss every word the speaker said, so she sat in the audience, holding a notebook and taking notes carefully, for fear of missing any valuable words.

Such a learning opportunity is particularly precious to her.

Wang Ke, who was sitting next to her, teased, "Mr. Sun, you're taking notes so seriously! I noticed you're the most attentive listener in the room."

Sun Xue replied without even looking up, "Diligence can make up for lack of talent. I'm a layman, unlike you all, who are experienced experts. I have no reason not to be serious!"

Wang Ke smiled and said, "With your attitude, you are not far from being an expert."

The morning meeting ended and the participants left one after another. Wang Ke met a friend at the venue, and he and his friend also left early. Sun Xue lowered her head and sorted out her morning notes.

"Xiao Sun."

A familiar voice sounded in my ears.

Sun Xue raised her head abruptly and shouted excitedly:

"Godfather."

"Didn't you say you wouldn't come?" Sun Xue said in surprise, closing her notebook.

"I hadn't originally planned to come, but since this was the first conference of its kind in China, and I'd have to wait another three years before attending, I decided to come."

Lu Huohua in front of him did not look very good, and his face looked a little haggard. Sun Xue asked with concern:

"Godfather, how is your recovery going?"

"Much better, but it will take some time to recover."

A month ago, when she was talking to Lawrence Lu on the phone, she learned that Lawrence Lu had undergone a major operation, which was very successful, and was recuperating in the hospital.

"I originally wanted to find time to visit you, but I've been busy with projects lately, so... I haven't been able to find the time..."

"Xiao Sun, Godfather is fine. The operation was successful. He'll be fine after some recovery. I know your company is very busy. I heard from Tingfeng that the National Games project has been completed ahead of schedule."

Sun Xue nodded. "Yes, Godfather, it's finished ahead of schedule and passed the inspection. The provincial leaders came to inspect it and were very satisfied."

"Xiao Sun, you've done a great job. You've put in a lot of effort this year and have now grown from a fledgling into a full-fledged eagle, ready to soar freely!"

Lu Huohua looked relieved.

After the financial crisis broke out, his company encountered some unexpected events and investors withdrew their capital one after another. His company also faced tremendous pressure over the past year. He was unable to provide much financial assistance to Sun Xue's company.

He was still worried about whether Sun Xue could survive this crisis. After all, countless companies had collapsed in the past year.

Unexpectedly, his worries were unnecessary. Sun Xue proved with her strength that she was stronger than he imagined.