From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

My heart warmed, and I slowly opened my eyes to look at Su Qing, who was gently comforting me.

She had just undergone surgery and was extremely weak, yet she still habitually showed me understanding and comfort, giving me all her tenderness and kindness.

I leaned slightly forward, resting gently against the edge of the hospital bed, and whispered, "I'm not tired, it's just that things have piled up, and I'm a little dazed for a moment."

Take your time.

Su Qing gently stroked the back of my hand and said in a tender tone, "The company can be prepared slowly, the expedition can be prepared slowly, and I will also take good care of myself. There's no rush, we have plenty of time."

Her words were like a calming pill, instantly soothing my anxiety.

Yes, I was too eager for quick success.

Eager to seize the sudden surge in traffic, eager to rush to the wilderness they've always longed for, eager to make up for all their regrets...

But we forget that the most precious things in life are never fleeting moments of excitement or beauty.

It's not about physical companionship, but about offering gentleness whenever possible.

I smiled at her, then reached out and gently ruffled the top of her head, saying, "Okay, whatever you say, take it slow."

The ward was exceptionally quiet in the afternoon. Sunlight filtered through the gauze curtains and fell warmly on the white bedding.

Su Qing leaned against the headboard, closed her eyes for a short rest. Although her face was still pale, the fatigue had subsided considerably.

I sat on a chair to the side, not playing on my phone, just quietly watching her, watching this hard-won peace and tranquility before me.

In the past two years, I've witnessed so much human scheming and have become accustomed to living with a constant sense of tension.

But now that Su Qing is by my side, I can let down my guard and don't have to be on guard all the time.

About half an hour later, Su Qing's breathing gradually became long and even, and she fell into a light sleep.

I carefully pulled my hand away from hers, moving so gently that I was afraid of disturbing her.

I took out my phone and began to systematically organize the trivial matters at hand.

The first thing to do is to finalize the itinerary for visiting the boy tomorrow.

I sent a reservation message to a reputable caregiver agency, explaining that I needed a caregiver to stay with me temporarily for two hours tomorrow morning to specifically look after the post-operative patient. I repeatedly reminded them to be meticulous and responsible.

After dealing with the caregiver's matter, I opened my computer documents and pulled out the media company preparation checklist I had previously compiled.

Long before the videos of the no-man's-land went viral, Su Qing and I had already decided on the idea of ​​starting a business.

Tired of being bound by platform rules and no longer wanting to rely on individual efforts to gain traffic, we want to have our own team, our own account matrix, and our own operating system.

There are still many things to handle: company name verification, business registration, qualification processing, office location selection, team recruitment, account incubation, business cooperation framework...

These past few days I've been busy dealing with the online controversy and worrying about Su Qing's health, so all preparations have been put on hold.

Now that the storm has passed, it's time to steadily advance the business plan.

I looked at the list item by item, marked the progress of each item, and sorted out all the work that could be prepared in advance.

The account now has over four million followers, which is neither accidental nor a flash in the pan.

We don't rely on vulgar hype to grab attention, but on sincere content output and the genuine core of survival in dire straits.

This fan base is solid enough to support the start of a small media company.

I turned down all the offers from GG, club collaborations, and brand partnerships that came my way, because I didn't want to waste the hard-earned reputation I had built.

Only after the company's implementation system is perfected and its operations are standardized can it go further.

As I went through the planning process, I silently calculated in my mind.

In the future, we can go beyond outdoor adventure content and incubate multiple vertical accounts such as documentary lifestyle, rural tourism, and positive daily life to create our own content IP matrix and truly take control of our own future.

Of course, monetization will still involve product sales, so we also need some professional live-streaming hosts.

This reminds me of Anran and Qiqi, who are both experienced live streamers.

I invited them when I went to the no-man's-land before, and although they all declined, it made my life possible.

Moreover, they had promised that they would join my company when I returned.

Thinking about this, I took out my phone and sent a WeChat message to both of them.

I didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point, asking them when they would be free so we could meet and discuss our collaboration.

An Ran was the first to reply, her words revealing a hint of awkwardness.

"Brother Lin, I didn't expect you to contact me again. I already felt ashamed for refusing to go to the no-man's land with you before, thinking... you wouldn't want me anymore."

I thought for a moment and replied with a message: "How could that be? Didn't we agree on this before? I haven't forgotten."

Upon seeing my message, Anran's mood improved significantly, and she replied immediately:

"Sure, I'm available anytime."

"Okay, I'll take care of what I'm doing first, and then we'll arrange a time to meet and discuss it in detail."

Anran replied with an "Mm," and we ended the conversation.

Qiqi hasn't replied yet, and I haven't sent her any more messages.

Before we knew it, the sun was setting, and the afterglow of the sunset painted the glass windows of the ward red.

The soft, orange-red light fell on Su Qing's serene profile, making her look incredibly gentle.

She slept for nearly two hours before slowly opening her eyes. Her long eyelashes trembled, and she looked at me groggily.

"You've been busy the whole time?"

"I wasn't busy with anything, just organized some materials for the company's preparation."

As I spoke, I closed my laptop and reached out to brush the stray hairs from her face.

"Awake? Is anything bothering you?"

"No, I slept very soundly." Su Qing gently shook her head. "Thinking about you going to see that younger brother tomorrow, I kept worrying about it. I felt a little excited, but also a little sad."

I understand how she feels.

She appears decisive and strong, but is gentle and kind at heart.

When faced with the Fang family's obstruction and scheming, she was able to calmly gather evidence and not give an inch.

But when faced with a complete stranger in dire straits, she couldn't help but empathize with his sorrow.

"I'll go there early tomorrow. I'll bring the original film with me. You were right before, even if he can't go far away, we'll still bring the wilderness and landscapes to his eyes."

Su Qing nodded gently: "Yes, show him more things: snow-capped mountains, lakes, starry skies, Tibetan antelopes... Also, remember to bring me some fruit and milk, don't go empty-handed."

"I remember everything," I replied with a smile.

As night slowly falls, the city lights up with thousands of lights.

The nurses came to check on me on time, changed my dressings, and monitored my vital signs; all the data were normal.

For dinner, I got some light porridge and side dishes from the hospital cafeteria and fed them to Su Qing little by little.

She had a poor appetite after the surgery and didn't eat much, but she still cooperated obediently.

I didn't go home that night; I just rested on the bed in the ward where the caregiver was staying.

In the stillness of the night, only the faint hum of the medical equipment could be heard in the ward. I lay on the narrow bed, my mind still churning with thoughts.

On one hand, there's the company about to be established, the hard-won approval for TerraNet, and the ever-increasing popularity of the accounts.

Life is always like this: opportunities and challenges coexist, and warmth and regret are intertwined.