Chapter 6 Tossing and Turning with Difficulty Falling Asleep

  At the dinner table, Lorraine looked at her father for a moment, then at her mother, but didn't eat much of the food in her bowl.

  "Xiaolin, what's wrong with you today? You keep staring at your dad and mom doing something. And you're not even eating?" Mother Li Hong placed a piece of chicken in Luolin's rice bowl, asking strangely.

  Father Su Jianrong also felt that Lorraine was a bit strange today, and he looked up at her.

  Lorraine realized his mistake and chuckled: "Dad, Mom, you've been away for so long and just got back. Isn't your son missing you? Wanting to take a few more glances."

  Huh?

  Luo Mu and Luo Fu were both stunned. What's going on with him today? His mouth is so sweet, is he still their prodigal son who likes to show off?

  After a slight pause, Luo's mother suddenly looked enlightened: "Hehe, you little scoundrel, coming to see me without any reason, are you eyeing another new motorcycle?"

  Lorraine was taken aback for a moment, then smiled, thinking that at this age, she still really liked motorcycles. Of course, this was also influenced by those hoodlums who loved speeding.

  "Dad, Mom. You've got it wrong." Lorin shook his head seriously and said, "I know that over the years, I've caused you a lot of worry. Although you're not often at home, you must be worried about me, afraid that I won't eat or dress well, and worried that I'll mix with those hoodlums in society. In the past, I often complained that you were always busy with business outside and didn't take care of me. But now I understand, your business outside must be very difficult to leave, just like today, you must have put aside many things related to business to come home for a day or two, just to see me, right?"

  These words come from the heart, Lorin from the past life wanted to say these grateful words to his parents in person, unfortunately, there is no chance anymore.

  Luo Mu and Luo Fu looked at each other in a daze, but more were moved and relieved. For a moment, the dinner table was quiet.

  After a long silence, Luo Mu slowly put down his chopsticks and stared at Luolin's eyes without saying a word.

  Lorraine's gentle gaze was filled with gratitude towards his father, as well as the firmness and determination that a son, a man should have.

  Finally, serious Luo father showed a hint of a relieved smile, turned his head to Luo mother and waved his hand: "Go get that good wine from my study, I'll have a drink with Xiao Lin today."

  "Huh? This..." Luo Mu was stunned, normally she strictly forbade Luo Lin from touching wine, so why did her usually strict husband suggest drinking today?

  "Hey, Mom, sit down, I'll get it." Lorin smiled and stood up, running into his father's study.

  …………

  After drinking a few cups, Loring and his father started chatting.

  In my impression, Father has always been a dignified figure, but tonight, he was smiling at himself all the time. Between cups and plates, Luolin made it clear that she would work hard to study in the future and no longer mess around, making her parents happy and speechless.

  "Dad, how's the company's profit recently?" Lorin asked directly.

  Luo's father was taken aback by the question, but still smiled: "Xiao Lin, your current task is to study hard, company matters don't need you to worry about yet."

  Lu's mother disagreed, patted Lu's father on the shoulder: "Today is rare to be so happy, the child wants to care about the company's affairs, you just say it. Moreover, sooner or later the child will take over the company, isn't it all the same whether it's said earlier or later?"

  Lu Bo slightly furrowed his brow, looking at Lu Lin who was watching him expectantly, and let out a light sigh: "Recently the company's profits have slipped down a bit, but this kind of fluctuation is normal, not worth mentioning."

  "Is it worth mentioning?" Luo's mother gave Luo's father a glance, "I'm telling you, old Luo, why still beat around the bush with your own child? Xiaolin is sensible now, some things should be said."

  Seeing Luo's father's slightly solemn expression, Luolin knew that her worries were indeed correct.

  "Dad, isn't business in other provinces not doing well recently?"

  Luofu paused for a moment, then met Luolin's concerned gaze and nodded.

  Lorraine frowned slightly: "It shouldn't be, now the domestic consumption level is soaring, and our main business in other provinces is also hotel leisure and entertainment. So many years, the network established in various locations in other provinces is also very solid, and the reputation is not bad either. Overall data shows that the entire entertainment industry is on the rise, and we are such an old brand for so many years, if the profit growth is not big, it's okay, but if you say it's declining, it's a bit suspicious?"

  One question after another, layer by layer, point by point analysis, and with a mouthful, the current entertainment and leisure industry's prospects were roughly outlined, making the strange situation of Lo's company's declining profits even more prominent.

  Jiang Jianrong's face changed several times, and he looked at Li Hong in surprise.

  Obviously, both Old Man Luo and Old Woman Luo were shocked by their son's sudden eloquence.

  Li Hong, Loring's mother, reached out and touched his forehead: "What's wrong with this kid today? Is he sick?"

  "Nonsense." This time, it was actually Jian Rong who stopped Hong Li, "Son, you've analyzed every situation thoroughly, without leaving out a single detail, this is something that can be said when one is ill? I think, since we left home for a month or two, our son has grown up and suddenly had an epiphany."

  Fresh, always frugal with his words of praise for himself, Father surprisingly began to lavish compliments on him.

  Rui Rong is no small figure in the business world. His mind is so sharp that he has more or less guessed Lorin's purpose with just a turn of his brain.

  "Son, what's going on? You've had a few drinks with your old man and now you want to get some information out of me?"

  Seeing his father open up to him like a friend, Lorrin's heart felt warm and fuzzy. He chuckled: "Dad, honestly, I'm worried too. You've been spending more and more time away from home lately, I guess there must be some tough issues. Mom was right, after all, I'll have to take over the family business one day, so it's not too early for me to start worrying about work-related things."

  Jian Rong slowly withdrew his smile and nodded in approval: "Xiao Lin, you've grown up, I'm very pleased. However, now is the time for you to focus on your studies. If you really want to take care of company matters, then get accepted into a top-tier university in Yanjing. Time is short, you'll be taking the college entrance exams in just one year. What do you think?"

  "Yanjing? ……" Luolin slightly furrowed her brow, "Dad, you want to open the hotel entertainment industry in Yanjing? That's the capital city, the market is already saturated, this step isn't easy to take."

  "What's the hurry? There's still a year to go." Jian Rong chuckled, "Alright, it's settled then. Come on, finish this cup and get some rest, you've got class tomorrow. If you don't get into a top-tier university in Yanjing after a year, your mom will have my head!"

  Li Hong was beaming with joy, chiming in: "Exactly! If you don't get into a good university, your monthly allowance is only 100 yuan!"

  "Ah...... no way!" Lorrin rolled her eyes.

  After taking a bath and going to bed, Lorraine turned off the bedside lamp, propped herself up on her elbows, and moonlight poured in from outside the window.

  Today's communication with my parents went smoothly and I'm very happy. Not only did it alleviate their worries about me, but also made my attitude clear. More importantly, Lorraine saw a message from her father Su Jianrong's words and deeds - the company indeed has some problems.

  However, it's unrealistic to expect Father to agree to let me intervene in the company right now.

  What to do? Just watch the company's problems escalate? Of course not, Loring had thought of it long ago - he wanted to start his own business, with a goal of setting foot in Yanjing before his father.

  The company's problem is a comprehensive explosion on the Yanjing side, which also explains that the crux of the problem lies in Yanjing. Further speculation suggests that there is a direct connection with Pan Jiajun's Pan Group! In 2008, the business meeting with Pan Jiajun was just a fuse, and as an outside company entering Beijing, the resistance encountered would not be so simple. It is even possible that commercial espionage has appeared within the company, although these are just speculations, but cannot be ignored. The most important point is that to resist the massive Pan Group, there must be a hidden backer or a trump card that does not appear on the surface.

  Lorraine knew his top priority was to fill in the gap of Lorraine Enterprise in this aspect. Three years should be enough!

  What is Lorraine proud of?

  With his two lifetimes of human experience and thought, as well as his foresight into the unknown obstacles of the future!

  Lorraine, who has experienced ups and downs in her past life, has finally come to realize that this world is not absolutely black and white. To be fair, one must first strengthen oneself. With ability and conditions, one can qualify for fairness, even control it!

  In the darkness, beneath Lorain's calm and innocent face, a powerful and even wild heart was hidden!

  …………

  Lorin sat up in bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep, and shook her head helplessly.

  In this era, I haven't started smoking yet, but Lorrine's current soul is that of a 20-year-old old smoker. A cigarette before bed, such a bad habit can be difficult to change for the time being.

  Lorraine carefully put on her clothes and shoes, grabbed her purse and phone, and quietly left the house. She glanced at the wall clock and saw that it was already past 2 am.

  As soon as he walked out of the residential area, Luo Lin suddenly had an idea and hailed a taxi.

  "Master, let's go to the night market on one street."

  The night market street was a relatively chaotic street, which is also why it was changed to a pedestrian street five years later. On this street, there were many restaurants, bars, dance halls, hair salons, foot massage parlors and other entertainment venues that offered various services, some of which were somewhat special. According to statistics by certain individuals, an average of 38 violent conflicts occurred here every month, and most of the entertainment venues on this street had some kind of special service. This was an open secret in Zhengzhou City.

  Go and reminisce a bit, when I was young, Lorin didn't go there often to indulge in wine and pleasure, who knows, maybe there will be unexpected gains.