"It's truly indispensable in this day and age to have a mobile phone," Li Xuan mused to himself as he entered Yue City, having left the Five Peaks mountain range behind.
For over a year, Li Xuan hadn't used his phone. Even on standby, it had long since run out of power. After leaving Dongyang Village, Li Xuan had found himself with almost no cash.
Now, back in the city, Li Xuan realized mobile payments were ubiquitous. With his phone dead, even accommodation became a problem. Fortunately, the hotel receptionist lent him a charger, allowing him to power up and check in.
"But then again, it's undeniably convenient for people on Earth to have these phones," Li Xuan chuckled wryly after taking a shower and booking a flight on his phone.
With his memories restored, Li Xuan was truly impressed by Earth's technology. He was even more astounded by the development of its civilization. Especially when combined with his past recollections, Li Xuan felt a profound reverence for China's development over the past five thousand years.
"Everything that exists has its reasons. Perhaps it was fated for me to come to this Earth. I must admit, these discoveries and history have truly opened my eyes. The journey ahead may allow me to understand it even more thoroughly."
Li Xuan stretched lazily, then turned his gaze towards the sun, slowly closing his eyes to rest.
"Ding dong, ding dong."
"Buzz..."
Just then, Li Xuan's phone suddenly vibrated. Following that, a cascade of SMS notification sounds poured in. Li Xuan opened his eyes at the noise, picked up his phone, and a smile spread across his face.
"Uncle Li Xuan, have you disappeared?"
"Mr. Li, are you still in China?"
"Li Xuan, thank you for taking me on the trip. I'm Su Qing, will we meet again?"
"..."
"You deadbeat uncle, can't you even reply to a message?"
"Mr. Li, the company is facing a crisis. Please call me back after you see this message. Thank you so much!"
"Uncle Li Xuan, the family has been busy with election matters lately, so I probably won't be able to message you anymore. If you see this, you must come to the capital to find me if you get the chance."
"..."
As message after message scrolled by, Li Xuan's eyes revealed a hint of surprise. In less than two years, it seemed many significant events had transpired in the outside world.
"Ivan and Su Qing seem to be people with backgrounds. And they are far in the capital, so I can't look after them. However, Li Enzhong seems to be in some trouble." Li Xuan put away his phone and pondered for a moment before walking over to the computer and opening a web browser.
Upon typing in "Li De Group," news about the Li De Group immediately appeared before Li Xuan.
"No wonder Li Enzhong was so anxious to contact me; their company is on the verge of collapse." After quickly scanning the information about the Li De Group, Li Xuan nodded in realization.
Li Xuan glanced at Li Enzhong's last message, which was sent three days ago. Based on previous patterns, Li Enzhong had sent a message every day. This suggested that Li Enzhong likely no longer had the energy to contact him further.
After some thought, Li Xuan decided to contact Li Enzhong after all. Li Xuan had a good impression of both Li Enzhong and Old Li.
"Ring, ring, ring..."
Li Enzhong, who was currently in his office with a worried expression, staring at a pile of documents, showed an impatient look as his phone rang. After the phone rang for a full twenty seconds, Li Enzhong finally picked it up. "This is Li Enzhong."
"President Li, your tone sounds rather unpleasant." Hearing Li Enzhong's words, Li Xuan took the phone, confirmed it was Li Enzhong's number, and said with a slight smile.
"Mr. Li!" Upon hearing Li Xuan's voice, Li Enzhong immediately stood up and exclaimed with surprise. He then quickly looked at the caller ID, his eyes filled with excitement.
"I am aware of your family matters. However, I don't have the ability to help you turn the company's fortunes around. Why were you so anxious to contact me? Is there another situation?" Li Xuan asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Mr. Li, it's like this. As you know, our Li family has been established in Hangcheng for nearly a century. Besides our own development, we have also relied on the country's support. With the upcoming elections, the one who supported our Li family is no longer in a condition to continue in his position."
"And according to the latest information, the person who is likely to ascend to power is from the Qian family. Once someone from the Qian family takes that position, our Li family will likely have no chance to recover." Li Enzhong explained immediately.
"The Qian family? You mean the behind-the-scenes figurehead of Qian Kun Group?" Li Xuan nodded slightly, a glimmer of understanding in his eyes, and asked.
After looking up information about Li De Group, Li Xuan had naturally seen news of Qian Kun Group acquiring Li De Group. The Qian family that Li Enzhong mentioned now was likely associated with Qian Kun Group.
"So Mr. Li already knows. That person is the head of the Qian family," Li Enzhong replied.
"So, you want me to step in and help the current incumbent by treating them, thus stabilizing the current situation?" Li Xuan clarified his understanding of the situation.
"Mr. Li, I know this is a difficult request, but I truly cannot bear to see our Li family's legacy ruined in my hands. If the one who ascends to power can be like in the past, perhaps our Li family would offer support."
"But with the current actions, besides our Li family, even Xue Corporation and other major enterprises in several other first-tier cities are being acquired by Qian Kun Group. Such a person is simply too ambitious," Li Enzhong said.
"Xue Corporation... isn't that the enterprise of the Xue Lan family?" Li Xuan's heart skipped a beat, and Xue Lan's face immediately flashed in his mind.
"Does Mr. Li also know Miss Xue Lan?" Li Enzhong asked, sounding somewhat surprised.
"It seems it's true then. Very well, since I've contacted you, I won't back down due to the scale of the problem. I have three hours before my flight. Have someone pick me up at the airport." Li Xuan nodded, glancing at the time on his phone.
"Mr. Li is returning? Good, good, good, I'll pick Mr. Li up myself!" Upon hearing Li Xuan's words, Li Enzhong's expression became even more excited and thrilled. Li Xuan's words undoubtedly meant he was willing to help. As long as the incumbent could be healed, all current crises would be resolved.
"Alright, then it's settled for now." Li Xuan did not refuse. After all, Hangcheng Airport was quite a distance from Li De Group, and taking a taxi would be troublesome for Li Xuan. Having Li Enzhong pick him up now was also a way for Li Enzhong to contribute.
"Yes, Mr. Li. I will be at the airport waiting for Mr. Li's arrival," Li Enzhong replied.
"Okay, I'm hanging up."