Chapter 654 A rare opportunity
It was a giant tuna, its body several meters long and weighing hundreds of kilograms. Its scales sparkled brightly in the sun, like a precious work of art.
Qi Tongwei looked at the huge tuna in front of him, but he did not feel the slightest bit of joy in his heart. On the contrary, his eyes revealed a trace of confusion and bewilderment. He did not know why he was so persistent in pursuing this fish, whether it was to satisfy his vanity that had long been filled with fame and fortune, or to find a self that was lost in the hustle and bustle of the world. He recalled the hard times he had spent at sea with his companions, the days of struggling for survival and fighting for justice, but now they seemed so far away and so vague.
He slowly squatted down, took the tuna off the hook, and then hung it on a tree beside the boat. The tree grew on the reef by the sea. The trunk was twisted and tough, and the branches stretched toward the sea, as if telling its own story to the vast ocean. Qi Tongwei looked at the tuna hanging on the tree, its body swaying gently in the breeze, as if it was a doll manipulated by fate. An inexplicable sadness surged in his heart. He felt that he was just like the tuna. Although he had achieved great success in the eyes of the world, he had lost the true freedom and happiness in his heart.
He began to think whether he should continue along this road full of glory and wealth, or should he stop and re-examine his life. He thought of the forgotten past in the Age of Exploration, the life and death trials he had experienced with his companions, and the warm moments of mutual support in difficult situations. He realized that in the process of pursuing success, he gradually lost himself and forgot his original dream and belief.
Qi Tongwei stood at the bow, looking at the boundless sea, and fell into deep thought. He knew that he had to make a choice, a choice that would determine his future. He could choose to continue to immerse himself in this nightmare of success and fame, enjoying endless wealth and glory, but enduring the emptiness and loneliness in his heart; or, he could choose to let go of everything, return to the pure sea, and look for his lost original intention and true self.
In this foggy morning, Qi Tongwei stood alone at the bow, facing the mysterious and tempting sea, and the waves in his heart could not be calmed for a long time. He didn't know where his future would go, but he knew that no matter what choice he made, he would face it bravely, because he was Qi Tongwei, the warrior who had experienced the ups and downs of the Age of Discovery and never gave up.
As time went by, Qi Tongwei gradually found a balance in this inner struggle. He began to realize that success is not the only pursuit in life, and everything he experienced in the process of pursuing his dreams, whether it is laughter or tears, whether it is glory or setbacks, constitutes the most precious wealth in life. He decided not to be bound by fame and fortune, but to face future challenges with a more open-minded and calm attitude.
He returned to the daily affairs of Haimeng, but he was no longer the business leader who only pursued maximum profit. He began to pay attention to emotional communication with partners and cared about the life and growth of each member. He organized a series of team building activities to give members a chance to relax after busy work and enhance friendship and trust between each other.
During a fishing trip, Qi Tongwei had an in-depth conversation with a young crew member. The crew member had just joined the "Sea Alliance" and was full of confusion and bewilderment about the future. Qi Tongwei shared his life experience and told the crew member that in the tide of the Age of Discovery, everyone will face various difficulties and challenges, but as long as they stick to their beliefs and have the courage to pursue their dreams, they will definitely be able to find their own direction. His words were like a beacon, illuminating the dark corners in the heart of the young crew member and rekindling his hope and confidence in the future.
At the same time, Qi Tongwei also began to pay attention to the protection of the marine ecological environment. He knew that the development of the "Ocean Alliance" was inseparable from the gift of the sea, and protecting the marine ecological environment was their unshirkable responsibility. He actively promoted the cooperation between the "Ocean Alliance" and major marine scientific research institutions to carry out a series of marine ecological protection projects. They put artificial reefs in some sea areas to provide fish with a place to live and reproduce; they also participated in the marine garbage cleaning operation, organizing crew members to regularly collect garbage at sea to reduce the harm of marine pollution to marine life.
Facing the pressure of market competition, Qi Tongwei no longer relied solely on price wars and product differentiation competition strategies. He proposed the concept of "green fisheries, sustainable development" and incorporated environmental protection elements into the brand building and product marketing of "Haimeng". They launched a series of fish products with environmental protection as the theme. These products use degradable materials in packaging and strictly follow environmental protection standards in the production process, which are favored by consumers.
Qi Tongwei stood on the rocks by the sea, the sea breeze whistled past, ruffling his hair, but it could not blow away the flame of longing for his family in his heart. As the business of "Haimeng" gradually got on the right track, and he took solid steps on the road of self-reflection and growth, he longed more and more for the integrity and warmth of his family.
He took out his cell phone and dialed Liang Lu's number with trembling fingers. Liang Lu's familiar voice came from the other end of the phone, with a hint of concern and worry: "Qi Tongwei, why did you call suddenly? The wind is strong on the sea, you have to pay more attention to safety." Qi Tongwei's heart was filled with warmth. Although their marriage had experienced many twists and turns, Liang Lu's concern was still real. "Liang Lu, I want to discuss something with you. I want to bring you, Dawei and Xiaowei to my place. The children should also experience more of my life, and I also want to spend more time with you."
Liang Lu was silent for a moment and said, "The environment at sea is too harsh. The children are still young and I am afraid they can't adapt. Besides, Dawei will soon face the entrance examination, and Xiaowei's body is not very strong. I am worried that this trip will affect them." Qi Tongwei's heart tightened. He understood Liang Lu's concerns, but he really didn't want to miss the time with his family. "Liang Lu, I know you are worried about the children, but this is also a rare opportunity.