Chapter 657: Arranging Tableware
The rain poured into his collar, freezing cold, but he was unaware, his mind was full of choices. Perhaps it was time to put an end to this long-term wandering life, return to his family, and use the rest of his life to make up for the missing companionship. But how easy is it to give up the sea legend forged by years of hard work? While he was struggling, a huge wave came and the boat tilted suddenly. He staggered, but he also woke up at this moment: fame and fortune in the world are ultimately illusory, only the love of family is real and touchable.
When the storm subsided and the morning light faded, Qi Tongwei looked at the calm sea with determination in his eyes. He had secretly vowed that this return voyage would be the beginning of his complete return to the embrace of his family, and the unfinished adventures at sea would be left to the next generation to continue.
As the morning light gently sprinkled on the sea, Qi Tongwei stood at the bow, looking at the gradually clear coastline in the distance, and was eager to return home. The hull cut through the calm sea, splashing white waves, each of which seemed to be his longing for home. However, this seemingly smooth journey home was full of hidden waves.
As he approached the port, Qi Tongwei noticed something strange. The dock, which used to be bustling and busy, was now filled with an eerie silence. There were few ships and workers, and the familiar busy shouts disappeared without a trace. When he stepped onto land, he found that the streets were also deserted, with most shops closed. Occasionally, behind a few half-open doors, residents' anxious eyes could be seen. After asking around, he learned that during his wandering days, his hometown had suffered a series of misfortunes.
First, a sudden economic crisis swept in, and many companies that relied on foreign trade closed down, leaving a large number of workers unemployed. The once prosperous commercial district is now in a state of depression, with broken glass in abandoned office buildings and graffiti on the walls, like a silent cry. Then, the local fishery was hit hard again. Mysterious pollution from nowhere caused a large number of fish and shrimp to die in the coastal waters. The fishermen lost all their money and their lives fell into despair. In this chaos, some lawless people took advantage of the fire to rob, and social security deteriorated sharply. Theft and robbery cases occurred frequently, and people became more and more panicked in the predicament.
Seeing all this, Qi Tongwei was filled with guilt and grief. He recalled that when he was young, he pursued adventures and careers at sea. Although he brought material security to his family, he was absent when his family needed him the most, and he did not contribute much to the development of his hometown. At this moment, looking at this familiar yet unfamiliar land, he knew that his way home was no longer just to return to the warm embrace of his family, but also to shoulder the responsibility of saving his hometown and reversing this declining situation.
He first found his old friend, Li Qiang, who is now the principal of a local primary school. In the school, the old classroom desks and chairs were incomplete, and the children's textbooks were repeatedly used and worn out. Li Qiang said to Qi Tongwei with a worried look on his face: "Old Qi, the school is short of funds now, and most of the teachers have left. The children's education is about to be abandoned. What can I do?" Qi Tongwei looked at those innocent but confused children with tears in his eyes. He immediately decided to use his savings of many years to repair the school buildings, hire teachers, and relight the light of hope for the children to learn.
In the process of helping the school, Qi Tongwei found that many young people were doing nothing because of unemployment, wandering the streets all day, and even being bewitched by bad forces. He knew that in order to truly revive his hometown, he must create employment opportunities for these young people. So, relying on the connections and knowledge he had accumulated in the sea, he ran around, contacted companies in various places, introduced them to the advantages and potential of his hometown, and tried to introduce investment projects. The process was not smooth, he was rejected again and again, and suffered countless cold eyes, but Qi Tongwei did not give up.
Finally, an environmental technology company was moved by his sincerity and was willing to come here to investigate whether it could carry out seawater purification and fishery resource restoration projects. Qi Tongwei accompanied the company representatives to inspect the polluted coastline step by step, introduced the situation of each place in detail, and put forward his own views on the feasibility of the project. However, just as the project was about to be implemented, it encountered obstruction from some local old forces. These people have long controlled some small docks and workshops. They are worried that the new project will break their interest structure, so they secretly trip them up, incite protests by the masses who do not know the truth, and even threaten Qi Tongwei.
Facing these, Qi Tongwei was angry and angry, but he understood that his hometown could not stand the turmoil at the moment, and only by resolving conflicts and achieving win-win results could development be promoted. He visited the deceived people door to door, patiently explained the benefits of the project, and promised to protect everyone's interests; for the leaders of the old forces, he explained the reason and moved them emotionally, proposed a win-win cooperation plan, and let them participate in the supporting industries of the project. With his efforts, the conflicts were gradually resolved and the project started smoothly.
With the establishment of seawater purification facilities, the water quality in the coastal areas has gradually improved, and the fishing industry has slowly recovered. Fishermen are going out to sea again, and the joy of harvest echoes in the harbor. The entry of new enterprises has brought a large number of jobs, and young people have entered the factories to work, regaining confidence and vitality on their faces. The streets have returned to their former bustle, shops have reopened, and laughter is once again filled in every corner.
Qi Tongwei was relieved to see his hometown gradually getting out of trouble. He knew that the journey home was full of hardships and setbacks, with the helplessness of the cold world and the moments of sadness and guilt, but he achieved a turning point in his life with his love for his family and his sense of responsibility for his hometown. The adventurer who once only knew how to fight on the sea has now grown into a guardian and builder of his hometown. He finally understood that true honor is not personal success, but using his own strength to make the world around him better, to make his family proud of him, and to make the land of his hometown revitalized. This is the most precious wealth in his life.
On a sunny weekend, Qi Tongwei took his family to the restored beach for a walk. The children were running and playing happily on the beach, and Liang Lu held his arm with a happy smile on her face. The sea breeze blew gently, and the waves gently hit the coast. Qi Tongwei looked at all this with satisfaction and peace in his eyes.
On this sunny weekend evening, the golden afterglow cast a layer of sparkling waves on the sea. Qi Tongwei, full of joy, led his family to the beach to prepare for a warm barbecue. He hummed a little tune and nimbly moved the barbecue grill and ingredients from the car. The children were like happy little deer, laughing and playing around him, while Liang Lu helped to arrange the tableware, her eyes full of tenderness.