Chapter 656: A Bright Light
Qi Tongwei nodded, his voice hoarse and brief: "Be careful on your way back." He looked at Qi Dawei, the child who had gradually grown up and become sensible, his eyes full of complex emotions: "Dawei, go back and study hard, don't slack off." Qi Dawei's eyes were red, and he responded: "Dad, I will."
Qi Xiaowei held his mother's hand tightly, and looked back at Qi Tongwei from time to time, crying: "Dad, I don't want to leave..." The childish voice was like a sharp sword, piercing Qi Tongwei's heart. His eyes were moistened instantly, and he tried hard not to let the tears fall. He just raised his hand slightly and waved to Xiaowei: "Xiaowei, be obedient, Dad will play with you next time."
The boat slowly sailed away from the dock, and Qi Tongwei followed it closely with his eyes until the boat gradually blurred on the sea level. There seemed to be a flame burning in his heart, a force interwoven with the desire for family reunion and the grief and anger of separation at this moment. He clenched his fists, his nails dug deep into his palms, but he didn't feel the pain at all.
Back on the ship, Qi Tongwei locked himself in a small cabin. Everything around him became quiet and depressing. He could clearly hear his heavy breathing and heartbeat. He recalled every moment he had spent with his family, the laughter, the moments of mutual support in difficult times, all of which played in his mind like a movie. However, now, he was left alone to face the empty sea. This huge gap made him feel extremely painful.
He knew that in the past, in pursuit of so-called success, he had lost his way in his career and neglected the importance of family. Now, when he finally had the chance to make up for it, he still had to face such a separation. He hated his previous wrong choices and the tricks of fate that made his family life so bumpy.
Driven by this feeling of grief and indignation, Qi Tongwei devoted all his energy to the cause of "Haimeng". He began to be more strict with himself and his crew members, and carefully planned and executed each fishing project. He personally led the crew to explore new fishing resources in more remote and dangerous waters, regardless of the strong winds and waves and unknown dangers at sea.
During a long voyage, they encountered a rare and extremely strong storm. The waves were as high as mountain peaks, hitting the fishing boat violently again and again, and the boat was shaking violently, and it seemed that it might be swallowed by the sea at any time. The crew members were all terrified, but Qi Tongwei's eyes were firm. He stood at the bow and shouted loudly to command everyone: "Don't panic! According to the predetermined plan, reinforce the hull and adjust the course!" His voice seemed particularly powerful in the storm, bringing a little courage to the crew.
In the process of fighting the storm, Qi Tongwei always stayed at the most dangerous position. Regardless of his own safety, he helped the crew repair the equipment damaged by the strong wind and moved heavy objects to stabilize the ship. When a huge wave hit and almost swept a crew member into the sea, Qi Tongwei rushed over without hesitation and pulled the crew member back with all his strength. He had only one belief in his heart, that is, no one should die in this disaster, and he wanted to lead everyone through the difficulties safely, just like he wanted to protect his family.
After several hours of hard work, the storm finally subsided. Qi Tongwei sat exhausted on the deck, but his eyes showed a sense of relief. He knew that these difficulties were only temporary compared to the challenges he faced in repairing his family relationships. His performance in this storm seemed to be a cry to fate that he would not be easily defeated, whether in his career or his family.
As time went by, Haimeng continued to grow and develop under the leadership of Qi Tongwei. They have made more remarkable achievements in environmentally friendly fisheries, not only becoming a benchmark in the industry domestically, but also beginning to emerge internationally. Qi Tongwei frequently participated in international fishery exchange activities to share Haimeng's green fishery concepts and successful experiences with peers from all over the world.
At an international fisheries summit, Qi Tongwei stood on the podium, looking at the eyes from all over the world, and was filled with emotion. He talked about the development of "Haimeng", from an ordinary fishermen's organization to a comprehensive fishery giant today, and also talked about his deep understanding of family and life in this process. He said: "While pursuing career success, we must not forget the warmth of family and the power of family affection. Family is our foundation and our strong backing when facing all difficulties." His speech won warm applause from the audience, and many people were moved by his sincerity and courage.
However, despite his great achievements in his career, Qi Tongwei's longing for his family and his guilt never diminished. He would call Liang Lu every day to ask about the children's situation. He would explain the learning difficulties to Qi Dawei and tell Qi Xiaowei about the interesting things at sea. During every holiday, he would carefully select gifts and send them to his family, hoping to make up for the regret that he could not be with them.
While waiting to reunite with his family, Qi Tongwei is still drifting on the sea, continuing to write his legendary story.
The night at sea was as dark as ink. The strong wind and heavy rain whipped the sea fiercely, causing huge waves. The boat Qi Tongwei was riding on was shaking violently between the crests and valleys of the waves, like a lonely leaf that could be swallowed by the sea at any time. He held the side of the boat tightly, but his heart was even more turbulent than the turbulent sea.
After years of wandering, he had seen too many cruel and cruel things in the world. The human nature that was distorted in the face of interests and the ugliness exposed on the brink of life and death were all engraved in his heart. At this moment, the howling of the wind and waves seemed to tear out and crush his thoughts about his family. Every time a lightning flashed, Liang Lu's gentle and expectant eyes and the innocent smiles of the children would appear in front of him.
Thinking back to the past, the young me embarked on the road of pursuing my dreams with a passion, but I never expected that I would spend countless time on this vast ocean and spend less time with my family. Family, which should have been a warm harbor for his soul, became the source of regret in his dreams at midnight because of the entanglement of his career.
The ship struggled to move forward in the storm, and it was difficult to tell the direction, just like his current life situation, at a confusing and critical turning point. On the one hand, the unknown sea in the distance hides his unfinished career dream, and that mystery may bring greater glory; on the other hand, the calls of his family and the warm light at home that was always left on for him were always pulling him back home.