Rebirth 70: I am a Koi

The success of the International Flower Exhibition is like a shot of adrenaline that has been injected into the hearts of everyone in our planting base. Orders are coming in like snowflakes, and the faces of the workers are filled with joyful smiles and full of energy. Looking at all this, I know in my heart that the current prosperity is only temporary. If we want to gain a firm foothold in the fiercely competitive market, we must continue to innovate and develop.

"Hanchuan, after signing this agreement, our future will be more difficult." I leaned on Bai Hanchuan's shoulder, with a hint of worry in my tone.

Bai Hanchuan gently stroked my hair with a firm look in his eyes. "I know, but this is both a challenge and an opportunity for us. We can't just do traditional flower cultivation. We need to develop new varieties and explore the combination of flowers with other fields, such as medical treatment and beauty..."

I looked up, my eyes sparkling with excitement. "Your idea is exactly the same as mine! I've been researching the extraction technology of flower essential oils recently. Maybe I can develop new skin care products!"

Bai Hanchuan smiled and scratched my nose, "I knew you would have already started to act."

The next morning, Bai Hanchuan and I gathered the key members of the base and announced the new development plan. When everyone heard that we were going to enter a new field, they were all excited and said they would roll up their sleeves and work hard.

"Xiaoxiao, the research and development of new varieties is left to you. I believe in your ability!" I patted Lin Xiao's shoulder and handed this important task to her.

Lin Xiao nodded confidently, "Don't worry, I will definitely cultivate more beautiful flower varieties!"

"In addition, we also need someone who has a deep understanding of marketing and industry trends..." I looked around and my eyes fell on a taciturn figure in the crowd, "Mr. Zhang, you are a senior in the horticultural industry, you are experienced and have a unique vision. What do you think..."

The man I call "Mr. Zhang" is named Zhang Yuanshan, a retired gardening master. He moved to our village a few years ago because he was tired of city life. He usually grows flowers, raises birds, and lives a free and easy life. I have heard of his name for a long time and have always wanted to invite him to come out of retirement and give advice on the development of the base, but he declined every time.

Zhang Yuanshan heard what I said, slowly raised his head, and a gleam of light flashed in his cloudy eyes...

Zhang Yuanshan was silent for a moment, and a smile appeared on his wrinkled face. "I am old, and I just want to enjoy my old age."

I thought he was going to refuse again, and was about to persuade him a few more times, but he changed the subject and said, "However, seeing that you young people are full of vitality, I also want to do my part."

I was overjoyed. "Mr. Zhang, do you agree?"

Zhang Yuanshan smiled and nodded. "Although I'm old, my brain is still good. Leave the market research to me."

With the addition of Mr. Zhang, our team has grown even stronger. Lin Xiao plunged into the greenhouse and devoted himself to the cultivation of new varieties, while Mr. Zhang visited major cities to collect market information, analyze industry trends, and provide valuable data support for us to formulate development strategies.

A few months later, with the joint efforts of everyone, the planting base reached a cooperation with a well-known medical beauty institution and launched a series of beauty products using flowers as raw materials. These products are natural and healthy, with significant effects. Once they were launched on the market, they were warmly welcomed by consumers, and orders came in one after another, and the scale of the planting base was further expanded.

"Jinli, look, our dream is being realized step by step!" Bai Hanchuan pointed to the map on the office wall, which was full of small red flags representing future plans.

I followed his gaze, my heart filled with joy and anticipation, "Yes, all this is inseparable from everyone's efforts, but this is not the end..." I picked up a small red flag, my eyes determined, "We want more people to use the high-quality flowers and products we grow!"

Bai Hanchuan took the small red flag from my hand with a smile, "Next, we..."

"The next step is to expand into the national market!" There was a hint of heroism in Bai Hanchuan's voice. He could always accurately capture my ideas and give them the power to act.

I smiled and nodded, "That's right! Our goal is to make the high-quality flowers and products we grow available to everyone!"

In the following days, we began to prepare for the opening of chain stores across the country. From store location selection, decoration style, to staff recruitment, product distribution, we personally took care of every link and strived to achieve perfection.

On the opening day, I stood in front of the first chain store, looking at the endless stream of customers, and I felt a sense of accomplishment. Flowers decorated every corner of the store, the air was filled with a faint fragrance, and the customers' faces were filled with happy smiles, which made me more determined in my belief.

The development of new business has brought unprecedented development opportunities to the planting base, and our sales and profits have once again achieved substantial growth. Looking at the figures on the report, I can't help but feel deeply moved. All this is inseparable from the joint efforts of team members, and even more inseparable from the support and encouragement of Bai Hanchuan.

"Jinli, look!" Bai Hanchuan pointed out the window. The newly built R&D center was shining brightly in the sun. "Our new R&D center is completed!"

I followed his gaze, my heart filled with anticipation and confidence, a new journey had just begun.

"Let's go," Bai Hanchuan took my hand, "let's go take a look together."

…The new R&D center is even more impressive than I imagined, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a high ceiling design, and a bright and spacious environment. In the R&D center, various advanced instruments and equipment have been installed, and several researchers are debugging the equipment. The air is filled with a faint smell of disinfectant, and everything is full of hope.

"How is it? Do you like it?" Bai Hanchuan asked me with a smile.

"I like it, of course I like it!" I looked around, "This is exactly the R&D center of my dreams. With it, we can develop more new varieties and produce more high-quality flower products!"

"Yes, this is just the beginning." Bai Hanchuan said firmly, "We will use the most advanced technology to cultivate the best quality flowers and let more people feel the charm of flowers!"

I nodded vigorously, my heart filled with joy and anticipation. Over the past few days, Bai Hanchuan and I have put in so much effort for the planting base. Now, watching it grow step by step, my heart is filled with a sense of accomplishment.

"By the way, how is Lin Xiao doing?" I looked at Bai Hanchuan. "With the new store opening, she probably can't handle it all by herself, right?"

Bai Hanchuan smiled and shook his head. "Don't worry, I have already arranged for people to help. During this time, you can just stay here and study the new species with our new allies."

I nodded. The new ally that Bai Hanchuan mentioned was a retired gardening master named Liu Lao. Liu Lao had decades of experience in flower cultivation and was a true expert. I learned a lot from him that I couldn't learn from books.

"Jinli, come and take a look at this!" Old Liu's voice came from the laboratory. He was holding a pot of blooming orchids in his hand. The petals were a rare dark green color, shining brightly in the sun, so beautiful that people could not take their eyes away.

"This is..." I covered my mouth in surprise. This flower is so beautiful. I have never seen such a peculiar variety.

"This is a new variety of orchid that I cultivated. I named it 'Emerald Light'." Mr. Liu's face was full of pride. "How is it? Isn't it beautiful?"

I nodded repeatedly and praised sincerely: "It's so beautiful! Mr. Liu, you are really amazing!"

"Hahaha, this is all thanks to the information and ideas you provided!" Old Liu laughed heartily, "All my life, I have loved studying these flowers and plants. Now that I have such good conditions, I must cultivate more and better varieties!"

Seeing Mr. Liu in high spirits, I was filled with admiration and strengthened my belief. The goal of Bai Hanchuan and I is not only to expand the planting base, but also to provide more talents like Mr. Liu with a platform to display their talents.

"Ring, ring, ring..." The phone on the desk suddenly rang. I walked over to answer the phone, but before I could open my mouth, I heard Lin Xiao's anxious voice from the other end of the phone...