The power structure found Tong Jianjun's idea to be overly optimistic; he brought someone up from Xi Hai City and intended to promote them directly to Deputy Director of Enterprise Management. Promoti...Chapter 117: If

When Tang Wu returned to her home in Rongcheng, she was like a migratory bird returning to its nest. She rarely went out. With limited social interactions, the few friends she had during high school were not all back in Rongcheng at this time. Those who did return either had their own affairs or shared similar reserved personalities with Tang Wu. They would usually exchange messages through computers and occasionally meet up for shopping.

Therefore, after Mu Bān arranged some regular fitness and shopping activities for her, Tang Wu generally stayed indoors. It didn't fit her character to roam around aimlessly. Occasionally, she might suddenly feel inspired and tell Su Can that they would travel during the summer holiday, but this was something planned for the next year.

Having not gone home for a semester, Su Can did not disturb Tang Wu's comfortable days at home in Rongcheng. During this period, he had no time to go out and play. Even when Gu Xiaozhong returned from university and dragged him to drink coffee at the Discs Coffee shop near the entrance, they met Yang Zhao and Zhao Xin, who were both very enthusiastic towards Su Can and invited him to join their activities soon. Su Can nodded and said he would try his best to attend.

Wu Shimiao had not returned because she was already on duty with Sichuan Airlines for the Spring Festival holiday. Gu Xiaozhong used the platinum card given by Su Can at the coffee shop, and looking at the card in his hand which still had 1800 yuan left from before, he felt that time passed quickly.

Afterwards, Su Can did not go to Yang Zhao and Zhao Xin's invitation. He just sorted out various business documents and reports on his desk at home and reviewed the economics textbooks brought back from Nankai University. The two books Su Can was currently paying close attention to were "Random Operations Research" and "Decision Theory." He meticulously read through the decision theory section.

Decision theory is essentially game theory, with a classic example being the Battle of Tian Ji's Horses. From it, Su Can could draw some insights into deterministic decisions, risky decisions, and uncertain decisions in real life.

The majority of people who have learned economics or management feel empty inside, as if they haven't truly grasped anything, akin to talking about war without having experienced battle. When influential company graduates start working, they usually begin by assisting with basic tasks because practical experience is necessary for them to voice their opinions on economic and business matters; theoretical knowledge alone isn't enough, one needs a lot of real-world operational experience as well. Moreover, many people may not even understand what they've learned and how to apply it in practice.

Therefore, when Su Can combined his understanding of enterprise management with what he was currently studying, it became much smoother. Each aspect complemented the other excellently, providing a deeper level of understanding.

When putting down his pen, Su Can would recall the events that transpired at the Ginkgo Hotel. Tao Chuhong's confident demeanor regarding Zeng Quanming left him feeling quite displeased. Over these few days, he had gathered all available newspapers and reports on his desk. From several magazines and newspapers, Su Can could glimpse aspects of Nanjing Group's operations; Tao Chuhong's father, Tao Qian, was indeed a respectable entrepreneur, the scope and influence of their company indicating substantial power behind the Tao family.

But Tao Qian seems to be overly protective, which has caused the current spoiled and irresponsible state of Tao Chuhong due to problems in his家庭教育. Even if Su Can immediately realized that it was Tao Chuhong who smashed Zeng Quaming's car back then, he still could not take any action because under such circumstances, every move would attract attention from many people. If he lost his temper and confronted Tao Chuhong in such a situation, the public opinion in Rongcheng might become even more heated. This wouldn't help alleviate the negative impact caused by the incident.

Regarding this matter, Su Can wondered what would happen if he discussed it with Wang Bo Exposing the hidden rules of Rongcheng's land reserve center might directly affect the interests of First Deputy Mayor Tao Changping, who ranked sixth in the standing committee. However, the exposed facts about the hidden rules were true, and Fajiwu Commission was on the side of justice.

Therefore, it was very likely that they would take legal action.

But Su Can dismissed this thought, realizing he had underestimated Wang Bo. Regarding this matter, Wang Bo must have his own judgment; he hadn't made any comments throughout the process, and Su Licheng was indirectly managed by the Municipal Committee led by Wang Bo. He believed that his father might have communicated with Wang Bo. As long as things didn't reach a critical point, it was unlikely for Wang Bo to intervene.

Thinking about the worst-case scenario, the matter would likely be handled discreetly. Wang Bo was an old fox who would investigate but also control the scope of impact. If Wang Bo lowered the tone, Su Can secretly sighed, worrying that Fajiwu Commission might appear half-hearted, which wouldn't benefit Zeng Quaming.

Whether or not it benefits Zeng Quaming, Wang Bo wouldn't care about; he cared about maintaining a positive image of Rongcheng's leadership while handling internal difficulties. Su Can wasn't naive enough to think that just because they were friends across generations, Wang Bo would take care of him in every aspect, including his uncle.

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Wang Weiwei, Lin Zhouda, and Lin Luoran arrived in Rongcheng at the same time. After school was out, the three of them met up in Beijing to spend some time with each other and relatives before returning collectively to Rongcheng. When they arrived, Lin Zhouda called Su Can and laughed: "Su Can, guess where we are"

Lin Zhouda was busy calling Su Can when he inadvertently received a sharp twist from his waist by Lin Luoran; feeling the pain, he turned to see her sharp eyes staring at him.

During these half a year in military academy, Lin Zhouda had grown much more robust. He got up at six every morning for physical training and was subjected to quasi-military management, which made him physically fit. Although his body became stronger, he remained the same character-wise, only slightly more mature. However, looking at this younger sister of his, he felt she changed a lot. Perhaps it was because they had been together for too long before that he didn't notice; now seeing her after some time apart, he felt she not only looked prettier and more charming but also seemed to have the potential to trouble many young men. If she went to Sanlitun without makeup, she would be a real menace.

"Don't let him come over, don't tell him I'm here." Lin Luoran glared at him fiercely; her originally bright and alluring eyes suddenly exuded a stern aura. If Lin Zhouwu had previously disobeyed her wishes and suffered physical pain as a result, he would now be in danger of losing his life.

Lin Zhouwu's heart skipped a beat, so much that he cut off many words he was about to say. He then changed the subject with Su Can, leaving Su Can confused. This wasn't like Lin Zhouwu at all; before coming over, he had told him how they would gather upon his arrival. Now, however, he refused to mention it.

Su Can said, "Then how about I treat you guys to a meal How about we have dinner together today"

Lin Luoran almost pressed her ear to the phone; Lin Zhouwu's waist and abdomen hurt again as he changed his mind mid-sentence. “This… We’re having dinner at Wang Weiwei’s place, there will be someone preparing it for us, so we’ll skip it this time. Let’s contact each other later…”

Su Can shook his head with a light smile. No wonder Lin Zhouwu had changed his tone; Luoran must have been around.

After thinking about it again, he realized that from the looks of it, Lin Luoran was still angry inside. If one were to be upset in such circumstances, Su Can himself would also feel indignant. However, he wasn't someone who harbored grudges easily.

Su Can knew that life often brought misunderstandings and disputes between friends; even those with close relationships might quarrel over something trivial or hold a grudge against each other. Considering Lin Luoran's upbringing in luxury since childhood and her lack of experience dealing with setbacks, although she hadn't displayed any spoiled behavior in front of Su Can, she must have been somewhat arrogant inside. At that time, this arrogance made Su Can feel distant from her.

After hanging up the call to Su Can, Lin Zhouwu turned around and looked at Lin Luoran, saying, “Why are you acting like this Su Can is an old friend of ours; we haven't seen each other in a long time. This guy has been causing trouble for Nan University all along, so it's rare that we can meet up now. Why don't you talk to Su Can about whatever issue there is between the two of you”

Talk openly How could she do that Lin Luoran stepped away from Lin Zhouwu and sat on the sofa aimlessly pressing buttons on the remote control.

She thought, how should I talk openly about this Besides, wasn't I originally planning to live my life carefree and unburdened But seeing Liu Xiaojing with Su Can's arm around her made her heartache first and then made her angry without any realization. At the time, she had held back from hitting Liu Xiaojing but was furious at how Su Can could be such a womanizer. However, after calming down later, she realized that Liu Xiaojing might have been playing a trick.

However, Liu Xiaojing is merely the trigger; there are certainly other underlying reasons that truly caused Lin Luoran's abnormal behavior.

If that summer, Su Cen could have shown up on time at the video game parlor as promised. If Weiwei Wang, Zouwu Lin, and she had decided to enroll in Xiaohai earlier during their aimless period of absolute freedom. If Su Cen hadn't met Tang Wu, if it was her walking hand-in-hand with him through the bustling sounds of the school building that year instead.

Comma, Stone

How would their lives have been different

But there are no such ifs.

This is life, like a game of chess. You cannot take back your moves; you can only move forward decisively, passing through one intersection after another filled with countless opportunity costs but from which you cannot return.

You might never know what lies ahead.

Lin Luoran lifted her head gently, her gaze reflecting the winter light outside the window. A flurry of shadows appeared in her hazel pupils. She thought to herself that she must make Su Xiaocan look up at her pitifully and then give him a grand exit into hell.

This way, he would never forget her.

Thinking this, Lin Luoran giggled secretly, making Weiwei Wang and Zouwu Lin think that she was crazy. for gathering outstanding students who often won national awards in science and literature or excelled in Olympiad mathematics competitions. In 1999, a student from this school even received an award...