Xiao Ling, an outstanding student at Kyoto University's Faculty of Foreign Languages, replied truthfully, "All my sisters have returned to campus! With the financial crisis, it's hard to find work outside now—everyone's staying on campus!" "May I ask, is your company still hiring? I'd like to apply!" Chen Yuting asked. Xiao Ling smiled and said, "You're the general manager of my desired-to-be-a-god catering group—how could you settle for a job paying only one thousand yuan per month?" Chen Yuting smiled and replied, "One thousand yuan per month is just enough to maintain a decent living. As long as I can survive, I'll definitely take the job—and I'll do my best!" "Haha! Excellent! Excellent! Just by your one sentence, Chen Miss, I'm offering you the position!" A voice came from behind. Chen Yuting turned around—wow! It was Mr. Jin Haibo, the chairman of Huaxia Group's Innovation and Development Corporation.
Lianchuang Group is a well-known enterprise across the entire country, particularly leading in the IT and digital sectors, consistently ranking at the forefront of the global industry. Securing a position at Lianchuang Group is a dream for many. Jin Haibo appointed Chen Yuting out of the ordinary, directly naming her Vice President in charge of sales. Although Chen Yuting is a management professional, she has a solid understanding of sales—especially during her tenure as General Manager of Mengzhu Hotel, where she pioneered a new sales model: "going out and bringing in." At the recent France Paris International Food Festival, she successfully secured several major contracts. Unfortunately, however, the entire My Yu Cheng Shen Group has effectively collapsed, rendering these contracts mere dreams. Now, fortunate to be appointed by Jin, the CEO of Lianchuang Group, Chen Yuting deeply values this opportunity. In her heart, she firmly believes that My Yu Cheng Shen Group will rise again, and her role at Lianchuang Group is merely temporary.
I work—not just for my husband, but for myself—and ultimately, for my desired divinity group. The scene shifts to Yu Di, who drifts down like a graceful swallow from outer space, floating in the air. Wow! Below lies a lush orchard of green fruit trees. When Yu Di lands, she herself is surprised to find herself settling onto a pile of hay. Fortunately, she's unharmed; otherwise, if she had landed in the tangled mass of rocks below, her life might have been in jeopardy. From the hay pile, Yu Di rises and looks up at the orchard. "It's so large! Such a vast orchard! Whose orchard is this?" Yu Di is genuinely hungry. Seeing no one around, she reaches out with her jade hands, plucks a large, bright red apple, wipes it clean, and begins to eat. "Mmm! Delicious! So sweet!" As she thinks this, memories flood back—of the time, in the celestial paradise above, she and her husband shared honeydew melons together. That was the true essence of sweetness. That was the life she and her husband truly desired.
Just as she was happily savoring the moment, a joyful voice appeared.
"Daughter! Is it Daughter?" It was Mother's voice.
At the same time, another voice came in: "Our big star has returned! Haha!" It was Father's voice.
They had been working in the orchard, and without realizing it, when they turned around, they found their beloved daughter back home. Naturally, they were overjoyed.
"At the Cannes Film Festival in France, she won the Award for Most Promising Actress! Haha! This newspaper's front page features it—Father reads it every night! Only then does he feel energized the next day!" Father pulled out the crumpled newspaper from his waist, beaming with delight.
"Old man, don't just enjoy your own happiness! Our daughter has returned! Quickly take her to the little cottage in the orchard! See how sweat-covered her forehead is—go fetch some water, wash her face, and wipe her off!" Mother urged Father.
Father immediately took his beloved daughter to the small cottage.
Rain Butterfly entered the small house, only to find a pit beside it filled with many apples that were still unripe. Without understanding, she immediately asked her father, "Dad! These apples haven't ripened yet! Why are you picking them all and throwing them away? It's such a pity!"
Upon hearing his daughter's question, her father looked somewhat discouraged, sighed deeply, and said, "The financial crisis! Who would want apples now? I'm not going to hide it from you—our orchard has already lost 2 million!"
"What? Oh my goodness! Dad! Why?" Rain Butterfly choked, tears streaming down her face.
"Ah! We're actually quite fortunate! Nearby farmers are losing even more—some are completely wiped out, drowning in debt! Our losses are still relatively manageable!" Her father took a deep drag on his cigarette, coughing slightly from the smoke.
"The financial crisis—what a terrible crisis! It's brought such a devastating blow to our family!"
At that moment, the radio inside the little cottage was broadcasting a news report. Upon hearing it, Yu Di lost consciousness instantly. For, the globally acclaimed group she had once led—the one celebrated for its outstanding achievements—had become one of the hardest hit by the current financial crisis. Her husband's enterprise group had vanished overnight, and now she faced a staggering debt of ten billion dollars. Where is my husband? I am so worried about him.
Yudi is a determined girl. Originally the daughter of fruit farmers, it was already a great achievement that her parents managed to send her to the top national university for performing arts—the Kyoto University of Media and Communication. For years, she has been working tirelessly in the orchard, striving to support her own growth and development. Now, facing the global financial crisis, she must rise to the challenge. The next day, Yudi got up early and headed to Shali City to seek employment. Fortunately, the opportunity was excellent—she was successfully hired by a cultural troupe in Shali City, which specifically needed a young female performer with both charm and talent. Yudi, though not as globally renowned as the international superstar Dongjiao, has strong potential as an actress. As a student at the Kyoto University of Media and Communication, she truly stands out. Just a few of her performances immediately impressed the troupe’s director, who exclaimed, “Excellent! Outstanding! We’re taking her on board!”
The Wenzheng troupe of Yanshan City frequently undertakes large-scale dance and music performances throughout the city. Although a financial crisis is currently unfolding, Yanshan remains a less-developed inland city in the heart of Huaxia, unlike coastal cities such as Hanhai City, which are experiencing more severe challenges. Yudi's work has been going smoothly, and she has already become a key pillar of the troupe.