Bu Peien Doesn't Believe in Tears

Vera, having straightened her clothes, sat back down in her seat. "I am a single mother. Perhaps I will not remarry for the sake of my child, but I have the right to control my own body."

Normally she would find it difficult to say such things, but now that she was emotional and Lin Qi's statement was so important and crucial, she felt she should also act a little more "generous".

Since they were both adults, Lin Qi quickly understood what she meant: they might become occasional bed partners, but it wouldn't affect either of their lives.

This kind of Little Secret that belongs only to the two of them seems to be very effective in bringing them closer, and after breaking through that important barrier, things become smoother.

"Sabine City is not a good place to develop, you know, I have some financial accounts..." Lin Qi continued to enjoy his breakfast, the maid's bacon was quite good, he liked it.

Although frying bacon may seem like a simple cooking method that everyone can do, not many people can actually do it well.

If it's overcooked, the oil will be completely rendered out of the fat cells by the high temperature, making the bacon dry, burnt, and hard. The taste will be much worse, and it won't be as fragrant, making it unsuitable for breakfast.

If it's fried too lightly, the unique aroma of the bacon, a type of smoked meat, won't be released, and the fat particles will be too plump, making the lean meat taste greasy.

This stuff has to be fried just right, with a slightly crispy surface, not all of it, just a few places, so that it can be easily rolled up, and the fat is slightly translucent, which means that the fat part is just right.

It's not greasy, it maintains a soft and tender texture, and has a slight caramelized aroma. This is the perfect bacon, but not everyone can do it. The key is the heat and time, which are also the most difficult to master. That's why there are so many auxiliary tools in the kitchen, but many people still can't make it.

Watching Lin Qi eat his breakfast gave Vera a strange feeling. Instead of answering Lin Qi's question, she asked, "When are you leaving here?"

"Here?" Lin Qi paused his knife and fork. "Sabine City?" Vera confirmed his question. He thought for a moment. "I will go to Bu Peien on the 28th, but I will come back in early January. It may not be here. If the governor wins re-election, I have to attend his celebration."

During this period, Lin Qi did not have much time to do personal things, and he did not have much time until the middle of the year.

"What's wrong?" he asked. "Is there something special?"

Vera nodded. "If you're not in a hurry to leave, I'll make you breakfast tomorrow morning."

Lin Qi was a little surprised, but he readily agreed, "Of course, no problem. Even if there are special circumstances, I will stay for this breakfast."

He was always so understanding. Vera stirred the milk and answered Lin Qi's earlier question, "I know about your accounts in Bu Peien. I heard you made money?"

Accountants also have their own information channels. Many newly hired accountants see exchanging industry news as a form of proof that they have entered a certain level of the circle. So they talk about rumors and big news that ordinary people don't know, in order to prove that they are no less capable than others.

But what they didn't know was that some silent accountants were even more capable than them.

Every day in the office, facing so many subordinates, some things inevitably reach Vera's ears. For example, Lin Qi's several financial transactions became news in the industry for a while, so she knew that Lin Qi had made money.

Lin Qi nodded noncommittally. "I've established several foundations. Things are fine when there's no business, but once there is business, things become complicated, especially with financial issues."

Hearing this, Vera nodded. Although private equity funds are not required to disclose their accounts to the public, the Revenue Service have the right to access these funds' books to check if they have evaded taxes.

Of course, such things don't happen all the time. Unless there's a clash between two major forces, the Revenue Service won't be doing nothing but keeping an eye on those private equity funds that are ready to explode at any moment.

Who knows if the shareholders are the president or the Revenue Service chief, so it's best to avoid them if possible.

However, their lack of involvement or investigation does not mean they can avoid or distort accounting practices. In fact, some information in this process can be quite sensitive, requiring trusted individuals to handle the accounting rather than professionals.

Even if Lin Qi couldn't get into Vera's heart through that short intestine, he had other ways.

Emotion, reason, desire, and fear—these are the four curses that one can never escape in life. This was told to him by a master, and Lin Qi thought it made a lot of sense.

This is an upgraded version of the old adage about wine, women, wealth, and power; it's short, but it reveals the truth even more.

As he rolled up some bacon, dipped it in the runny egg yolk, and popped it into his mouth, he said, "I don't trust anyone but you, so if possible, I hope you can go to Bu Peien's place and take full charge of the relevant financial work, and..."

He picked up a napkin and dabbed the grease off his lips. "I plan to put the headquarters in Bu Peien, and it will be in Bu Peien for at least the next ten years."

Vera, who wasn't particularly interested in politics, suddenly had a flash of inspiration and blurted out, "Because of the President?"

Lin Qi didn't hide anything from her. Sometimes, showing off one's social circle and inner circle is the best way to demonstrate one's strength. "I have a good relationship with the President. The next ten years will be the fastest decade of my development. I need you, Vera. Think about it?"

Vera was still a little hesitant. After all, she had gotten used to living in Sabine City and was not used to leaving suddenly.

Bu Peien is not actually a livable city, and the Federal people know this very well. So many people live in Bu Peien not because it is a good place to live, but because they are there to make a living and for their future.

In Sabine City, you can see leisurely, unhurried pedestrians walking along the roadside, chatting about random things as they stroll by.

There are also people sunbathing by the roadside, which is most common in winter. When the weather is nice, they will carry a chair to a place to gather together. A small stove is placed among the crowd, and some cheap coffee, milk or other things are placed next to the stove. Then they can enjoy most of the day leisurely.

But not in Bu Peien. A few years ago, there was a bestselling book called "《Bu Peien Doesn't Believe in Tears》," in which the author told everyone in the most direct way what a terrible city it was.

Failure, pain, illness, frustration... any negative emotions arise, any physical ailment erupts, and people won't stop their hurried steps to give you a second glance just because you need help and care.

The protagonist is a young man who goes to Bu Peien with dreams to pay the price for his ideals. He gradually comes to understand the coldness of the city and eventually dies on the street.

He collapsed in the middle of the busiest intersection in Bu Peien due to a sudden illness, but no one paid attention to him, no one called the police, and no one stopped to ask him if he needed help. Everyone was rushing to squeeze time out of themselves and frantically exploiting themselves so that they could live a slightly more decent life.

They can't even take care of themselves, how can they have time to take care of others? With a single tear, the protagonist's death resonated with the entire Federal, especially with job seekers struggling to survive in Bu Peien. Some even held a large-scale march, lying on the ground at the largest intersection in Bu Peien City to remind people of something.

However, most of the people who participated in this march and event were not locals of Bu Peien; they were tourists or people who came from other places to join in the fun.

How could a real Bu Peien resident possibly have time to waste an entire day attending some activity? So whenever people talk about Bu Peien, no one thinks it's a suitable place to live. The mayor of Bu Peien even protested against the author of that book, saying that he had distorted and misrepresented Bu Peien. As for who was talking nonsense, everyone knows very well.

These concerns made Vera unsure whether to move there. In fact, from the fact that she didn't strongly object at first, Lin Qi knew that she could be persuaded.

"Bu Peien has the Federal's most advanced technology, science, medicine, and all sorts of things you can and can't imagine. As long as it exists, it will inevitably appear in Bu Peien first."

"Education is the same. Many education experts have settled in Bu Peien to serve the children there. Many people who can only be seen on TV or on book covers will come into people's lives and give your children a better education than others from an early age."

"Vera, the door to the future world will only open to people with higher education. People will more directly regard education as a new class in the new society."

"Your educational background determines what kind of work you can do, not whether you have the corresponding abilities."

"Whether for your career, for your children, or for better living conditions, going to Bu Peien is a great option."

"And..." Lin Qi slowly stood up and reached out his hand to Vera, "I need you too."

It's unclear what exactly moved Vera, but after only a very brief hesitation, she took Vera Lin Qi's hand.

She didn't say yes or no, but both of them knew she had agreed.

A new life seems to be something to look forward to!

Having made her decision, Vera didn't dwell on it any longer. She asked, "What about the employees here? Should they stay here, or should we take them with us?"

"You can bring some people you think are good, compatible, and trustworthy. As for the rest, there will be a branch office here..."

The business in Sabine City is far from over and will continue for a long time!