My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1273 Join Hands

After going through this baptism of wind and rain, their feelings have become even deeper.

On a starry night, Zhou Xing brought Ling Xue to the rooftop of the city. They overlooked the brilliant lights of the entire city, and they were filled with emotion. Zhou Xing gently held Ling Xue's hand and said affectionately: "Ling Xue, if it weren't for your support and companionship over the years, I might have given up long ago. You are like a beam of light, illuminating my way forward." Ling Xue raised her head slightly, looked into Zhou Xing's eyes, and her face was filled with a happy smile: "Me too, Zhou Xing. You are my motivation, giving me the courage to pursue my dreams."

At this warm moment, Zhou Xing mustered up the courage to confess his feelings to Ling Xue. Ling Xue readily agreed, and the two hugged and cried. Their love story, like their journey of pursuing their dreams, is full of twists and turns and touching moments.

Since then, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue have continued to work together in their careers. Zhou Xing used his advantages in the Internet industry to help Ling Xue upgrade the Internet cafe into an e-sports complex, introducing more high-end equipment and diversified business formats. Ling Xue used her local resources and connections to expand offline business channels for Zhou Xing's company and held a series of offline e-sports events and player meetings.

As time went by, their business grew bigger and bigger. Zhou Xing's Internet company became a leading enterprise in the industry, and the games it developed were not only popular in China, but also exported overseas. Ling Xue's e-sports complex also became a new landmark in the city, attracting many e-sports enthusiasts and tourists to check in. They wrote a legendary life of their own with their efforts and sweat.

Zhou Xing and Ling Xue attended an industry awards ceremony as special guests. When the host asked them the secret of their success, they smiled at each other and said in unison: "Dream, persistence, and cooperation." Their story inspires countless young people to bravely pursue their dreams and never give up no matter how big the difficulties are, because on the road to pursuing their dreams, there will always be some wonderful surprises and sincere emotions waiting for them.

Faced with difficulties, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue did not choose to retreat but actively sought solutions. They realized that ticket revenue alone was far from enough to support the long-term development of the entire project, and more distinctive products and services must be developed to attract customers. So the two decided to take advantage of the local natural resources to hold various theme activities such as camping festivals and starry sky parties; at the same time, they also opened workshops to teach tourists how to make fig-related products such as jams and dried fruits to increase interactive experience. Through these measures, not only did they enrich the tourists' experience, but they also effectively increased the additional source of income and alleviated some financial pressure.

However, just as they were busy preparing for the new event, a sudden rainstorm destroyed the fig trees that were about to mature, making the already pessimistic situation even worse. Zhou Xing felt mixed emotions when he saw the mess in front of him, but he knew that now was not the time to be depressed and he had to take action as soon as possible to reduce the losses and save the situation. So he immediately organized people to clean up the site and adjust the subsequent plans, such as strengthening the construction of drainage facilities and improving the irrigation system to improve disaster resistance and prevent similar disasters from happening again. At the same time, he also applied for relevant subsidy policies from the government to help the company overcome the difficulties.

At the same time, Ling Xue was not idle either. She led the team to increase research on deep processing technology of agricultural products and developed a series of new products, such as fig wine, fig juice, etc., and expanded sales channels through e-commerce platforms to increase profit points. In addition, she also actively established cooperative relationships with other tourist attractions, recommended customers to each other, shared resources, achieved mutual benefit and win-win situation, and gradually formed a relatively complete industrial chain, laying a solid foundation for future development.

After a period of hard work, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue finally overcame many difficulties and brought new vitality to the "Memories Orchard", ushering in new development opportunities. This experience also deepened their friendship and formed a tacit understanding between them. They could understand each other's intentions without too many words, and work together to create a better tomorrow.

Thanks to their efforts, the village gradually found a development path that suits it.

As time goes by, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue's feelings are deepening. They have experienced ups and downs together and witnessed the changes and development of the village together. In the process, they learned how to support, understand and tolerate each other.

Finally one day, Zhou Xing mustered up the courage to propose to Ling Xue. He brought homemade food and a bouquet of flowers to Ling Xue's doorstep. With the witness of the whole village, he expressed his feelings in the simplest language: "Ling Xue, I am willing to spend my whole life to protect you and your smile." Ling Xue nodded with tears in her eyes and agreed to his proposal. At that moment, the whole village applauded and gave them the most sincere blessings.

In a remote and quiet mountain village, Zhou Xing is like a pearl covered by the dust of time, shuttling between pots and pans and daily chores. His hands, as if with magic, can turn the most ordinary ingredients into the most delicious food in the world, and transform the simple house into a warm harbor bit by bit. As for his wife Ling Xue, she works from nine to five in the township office, handling various documents in and outside the mountains. Her life is plain as water, but she also has her own little happiness.

That day, Ling Xue got home from get off work a little later than usual. As soon as she entered the house, she saw Zhou Xing wearing his washed-out apron, concentrating on making dumplings. Rows of white and plump dumplings were neatly arranged on the chopping board, like soldiers waiting for inspection. There was mutton soup cooking in the pot, the hot steam was thick, and the aroma went straight into people's noses. Ling Xue couldn't help but take a deep breath and said with a smile: "Zhou Xing, your cooking skills are really getting better and better. I'm almost starving just by smelling the smell."

Zhou Xing looked up at her with a gentle smile on his face: "Go wash your hands, we'll be able to eat soon. Today's dumplings have new fillings, try them." Ling Xue did as she was told, washed her hands and sat down, watching Zhou Xing skillfully put the dumplings into the pot. Soon, a bowl of steaming hot dumplings was served in front of her. After taking a bite, the juice overflowed and the fresh fragrance filled her mouth. Ling Xue's eyes lit up: "Delicious! Try your masterpiece."

Zhou Xing also sat down and started eating with Ling Xue. While they were eating, Ling Xue suddenly remembered something and said, "By the way, I heard from my office colleagues today that there are many videos sharing daily life on the Internet that are very popular. Our village is so beautiful, the food you cook is so delicious, and your renovation skills, if you shoot a video and upload it to the Internet, maybe it will also be popular." Zhou Xing was stunned, then smiled and shook his head: "Isn't it just an ordinary life? How can it be so amazing that it can be popular on the Internet." Ling Xue didn't think so. She felt that Zhou Xing's ordinary life was full of charm. Those seemingly insignificant daily lives were like a breath of fresh air in today's fast-paced society.

After much persuasion from Ling Xue, Zhou Xing finally agreed to give it a try. The next day, which happened to be the weekend, Zhou Xing got up early and started to get busy. He first walked into the yard, where some old wood and tools were piled up, all of which were treasures he usually used for renovation. Zhou Xing picked up the camera and took pictures of the wood piled in a corner of the yard, while patiently explaining: "Family members, today I will introduce to you how to use these waste wood to build a practical flower stand." His voice was low and simple, with a strong rural accent, but inexplicably there was a sense of intimacy.

In a noisy corner of a bustling city, there are two old acquaintances whose life trajectories are intertwined by the Internet. They have each experienced ups and downs on the way to pursuing their dreams, writing their own stories.

Zhou Xing has been full of endless curiosity and enthusiasm for the online world since he was a child. When he was a child, he walked into an Internet cafe for the first time. The flashing screen and colorful game screen instantly captured his heart, as if opening a door to a whole new universe for him. From then on, he was determined to make a name for himself in the vast world of the Internet. With the unyielding spirit in his bones and the spirit of studying network technology, Zhou Xing finally created his own Internet company after years of hard work. The company was small in scale at first, and its business was mostly centered around some basic network services, but Zhou Xing never slacked off. He spent all day in the office, typing on the computer, constantly optimizing the company's service projects, running around with employees, expanding business channels, and gradually gaining a foothold in the fiercely competitive Internet market.

Ling Xue, on the other hand, is also obsessed with the online world. She comes from an ordinary family, and her greatest pleasure in high school was to rush into the Internet cafe after school and immerse herself in games and online social networking. At that time, Zhou Xing and she met in the Internet cafe. The two often discussed the levels in the game and the new things on the Internet together. The friendship of youth grew slowly in the sound of keyboard tapping and laughter. Later, Ling Xue failed to get into the ideal university and entered the society early. But the fire of her love for the Internet has never been extinguished. After thinking for a while, she decided to take out her savings of many years, buy a small Internet cafe, and start her own entrepreneurial journey.

At first, running an Internet cafe was not an easy task. Ling Xue had to face the difficulty of site selection. In order to find a good location with suitable rent and large traffic, she almost walked through the streets and alleys of the city, and her feet were blistered. She also had to worry about the purchase of equipment for the Internet cafe, from computer host to tables, chairs and sofas. Every detail had to be carefully selected, just to provide customers with a comfortable Internet experience. In the early days of opening, business was particularly deserted. The few scattered customers made the huge Internet cafe seem particularly empty. Ling Xue looked at the empty seats, her heart was full of anxiety and loss, but she gritted her teeth and told herself not to give up easily.

On Zhou Xing's side, the company is facing a major transformation crisis. With the rise of mobile Internet, traditional network business has been greatly impacted, many old customers have been lost, and new business has been slow to open up. The company's funds began to be tight, and employees were also panicked, and many even resigned. Zhou Xing felt that the pressure was as heavy as a mountain. For countless nights, he stayed up late in the office alone, his eyes fixed on the computer screen, his mind quickly thinking about countermeasures, and his hair turned a lot white without realizing it.

By chance, when Ling Xue was managing an Internet cafe, she discovered that white-collar workers in nearby office buildings would always find places to relax and have fun in groups during lunch breaks or after get off work, but there was a lack of a place around that allowed them to relax comfortably and surf the Internet for entertainment. She suddenly had an idea and thought that if she could turn the Internet cafe into a unique leisure Internet cafe, she might be able to attract this group of customers. Ling Xue took out her savings and renovated the Internet cafe, dividing it into different functional areas, including a private and comfortable booth area for couples or small groups; a quiet business negotiation area equipped with high-speed and stable networks and printing equipment to facilitate temporary office work for white-collar workers; and a spacious and bright e-sports area, which regularly hosts e-sports competitions to attract e-sports enthusiasts to show their skills.

After some renovation, the business of the Internet cafe gradually improved, the customer flow increased steadily, and Ling Xue's face was smiling more and more. But at this time, new troubles came again. Some bad boys targeted the young customers in the Internet cafe, and came to the Internet cafe from time to time to cause trouble, which made the Internet cafe restless. Customers complained one after another, and the business was hit again. Ling Xue was so worried that she couldn't eat or sleep well. She called the police, but after the police left, those bad boys continued to do their own thing. In desperation, Ling Xue had to find a way to solve it herself. She installed surveillance cameras at the door of the Internet cafe and hired several security guards to guard the door. Only then did the order of the Internet cafe gradually return to stability.

At the same time, Zhou Xing's company, struggling on the brink of life and death, ushered in a glimmer of hope. He accidentally learned that a new online live broadcasting and selling project was on the rise, and many small companies made a lot of money with this favorable wind. Zhou Xing keenly realized that this was a good opportunity to turn over. He led the team to fight day and night, deeply studied the model and process of live broadcasting and selling, and looked for suitable Internet celebrities to cooperate with, and built his own live broadcasting and selling platform. At first, there were very few viewers in the live broadcast room, and the sales effect was bleak, but Zhou Xing was not discouraged. He personally went into battle, clumsily introduced the products in front of the camera, answered the audience's questions, constantly summed up experience and lessons, and adjusted the live broadcast strategy. Slowly, the live broadcast room had the first batch of loyal fans, and the sales volume began to rise steadily, and the company finally breathed a sigh of relief.

At an industry exchange meeting, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue met unexpectedly. The old friends who had not seen each other for a long time had lost their youthful immaturity, and their eyes were filled with the vicissitudes and perseverance of having experienced the world. The two sat in a corner of the venue and talked about the past years. Ling Xue lamented the ups and downs of running an Internet cafe, and Zhou Xing also talked about the difficulties and obstacles of the company's transformation. When they talked about the emotional part, they couldn't help but smile at each other, and that smile hid their heartache and comfort for each other.

"Zhou Xing, I really admire you. You have been sticking to your Internet dream for so many years. Even when the company encountered such great difficulties, you have never backed down." Ling Xue said softly.

Zhou Xing shook his head and looked at Ling Xue: "You are the one I admire. You are a girl, but you have managed the Internet cafe successfully and overcome so many difficulties. If I hadn't had your encouragement along the way, I might have given up long ago."

After the exchange meeting, the two people contacted each other more frequently.