The Queen Travels to the Modern Times

Chapter 132 Mid-Autumn Festival Chapter

Li Ming sat alone in front of the window of his rental house, looking at the gradually round moon in the sky, his heart full of emotion. This year has passed so quickly, and it is the Mid-Autumn Festival again, but his wallet is still empty. There are only a few months left before the Chinese New Year, but he has not made any money yet.

At the beginning of the year, Li Ming left his hometown with great ambitions and came to this big city, firmly believing that he could make a career. He worked as a salesman, running around the streets every day, tired and sore, but his performance was mediocre; he tried delivering food, working in the wind and rain, but after deducting various expenses, there was little left.

Now, seeing his colleagues gaining something, some getting promoted and salary increase, and some saving enough money to start their own business, Li Ming feels extremely lost and confused. He called home and heard his parents' concerned voices, so he could only force a smile and say that everything was fine.

On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the company was closed and colleagues went out to party and have fun, but Li Ming was not in the mood. He was walking on the deserted street when he suddenly saw a job posting. It was a logistics company that urgently needed people to help move goods, and the pay was generous. Li Ming dialed the number without hesitation.

In the following days, Li Ming worked very hard, blisters formed on his hands and his shoulders ached unbearably, but he gritted his teeth and persevered. Finally, near the Chinese New Year, he received a generous reward.

When he boarded the train back home, he looked at the passing scenery outside the window, and his heart was filled with hope. He knew that although this year was difficult, it also made him understand the meaning of persistence and hard work.

Li Ming dragged his tired body and walked towards home step by step. He had been running around outside for a long time during this Mid-Autumn Festival, and he was looking forward to the warmth of returning home.

When he finally reached the door of his home, he saw his parents waiting there, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. However, he looked around but could not find his younger brother Li Qiang.

"Dad, why didn't Li Qiang come back for the holiday? Or did he come back but didn't come out to pick me up?" Li Ming asked puzzledly.

A complicated expression flashed across my father's face, and he slowly replied, "No, he won't be back this Mid-Autumn Festival. He said he had something to do."

Li Ming's heart skipped a beat, and he felt that things were not that simple. Since he was a child, Li Qiang had never missed important festivals or reunions.

"I wonder what's going on? He won't even come back for the Mid-Autumn Festival." Li Ming muttered.

His mother quickly changed the subject and called Li Ming to come in for dinner. But Li Ming was still thinking about his brother and was absent-minded during the Mid-Autumn Festival reunion dinner.

At night, Li Ming tossed and turned and couldn't sleep. He quietly got up and went to his father's room, but heard his father and mother talking in low voices.

"Li Qiang insisted on becoming a volunteer to help those affected by the disaster and he didn't even go home for the Mid-Autumn Festival." There was a hint of worry in the mother's voice.

"This is a good thing. The child has grown up and has his own ideas and responsibilities. We should support him." Although the father's voice was firm, it also revealed a hint of concern.

Li Ming was stunned when he heard this outside the door, and his complaints towards his brother instantly turned into admiration and pride.

The next day, Li Ming sent a message to Li Qiang: "Brother, you are awesome! Let's have a good get-together when you come back for the Spring Festival."

Li Qiang has been in a bad mood recently. The pressure from work has made him feel a little breathless. One day, he was sitting at his desk in a daze when his cell phone suddenly rang. He saw that it was his brother Li Ming calling, and a bright smile instantly bloomed on his face.

"Brother!" Li Qiang shouted excitedly.

Li Ming on the other end of the phone said with a smile: "Qiangzi, how are you doing recently?"

"I'm fine, brother. I just miss you guys." Li Qiang said.

Li Ming continued, "Okay, brother, you can only reunite with us during the Spring Festival, and we will go back to have a good Mid-Autumn Festival."

Li Qiang felt a little disappointed, but still responded: "Okay, brother, how is your work outside?"

Li Ming replied: "It's OK, but it's far from home. I have to take the subway or train to get back."

Li Qiang quickly said, "Brother, you've worked hard. My job is not bad, the salary is OK, and if things go well, I can even travel abroad, which is arranged by the company."

Days passed, and soon it was Mid-Autumn Festival. Li Qiang looked at the full moon in the sky, and his heart was full of longing for his brother. However, on the second day after Mid-Autumn Festival, Li Qiang suddenly received a call from his brother Li Ming's colleague, saying that Li Ming was injured at work. Li Qiang panicked instantly and immediately bought the nearest ticket to rush to the city where his brother was.

When Li Qiang arrived at the hospital and saw his brother lying on the bed, he couldn't stop crying. But Li Ming smiled and comforted him: "Don't worry, it's just a minor injury, it won't be a big deal."

Li Qiang knew that his brother was afraid that he would worry. At this moment, his brother's boss came in and not only brought supplements, but also handed Li Qiang a check, saying it was compensation for Li Ming's work injury, and an additional bonus, thanking Li Ming for his hard work and outstanding contributions.

Li Qiang was surprised and delighted, knowing that his brother's efforts had finally paid off. This unexpected gain also filled his family with hope for the future.

Li Ming was in a small rental house in Lancheng, and had just recovered from a serious illness. He looked out the window at the bustling streets, feeling confused and helpless.

Li Ming didn't have much education since he was young, nor did he have the opportunity to learn any skills. The only thing he could do was to work everywhere. His previous work was hard and tiring, and it also ruined his health. Now his health is a little better, but the pressure of life does not allow him to have a break.

He walked out of the rental house and wandered on the streets, trying to find a new job. But he ran into obstacles everywhere because he had no education, no special skills, but endless energy.

One day, Li Ming came across an old man who fell on the roadside. He ran over without hesitation, helped the old man up, and sent him home. The old man turned out to be the owner of a factory, and he was impressed by Li Ming's kindness and warm-heartedness.

The old man decided to give Li Ming a chance and let him start from the grassroots level in his factory. Li Ming was grateful and he knew this was a turning point in his life.

Li Ming began to study and work hard. He was always willing to do the dirty and tiring work that others were unwilling to do. Gradually, he mastered some production skills and management methods.

However, just when he thought his life was finally getting back on track, the factory encountered a serious crisis. Orders dropped sharply, the capital chain broke, and it was on the verge of bankruptcy.

Li Ming did not back down, he ran around looking for new customers and partners. After countless rejections and setbacks, finally a large company was willing to cooperate with them, but the conditions were extremely harsh.

Li Ming made a difficult decision and resolutely decided to accept the cooperation and led the factory out of the predicament. From then on, Li Ming gained a firm foothold in Lancheng and opened a new chapter in his life.

Li Ming has been working in this factory for many years. It was not easy for him to grow from a rookie to a key member of every workshop. He is always the hardest worker and never refuses to do the dirty or tiring work. He has gradually won the recognition of his leaders and colleagues and finally gained a firm foothold.

Whenever it was late at night and Li Ming was lying on his bed in the factory dormitory, he would think of his hometown far away and his aging parents. The familiar mountains, fields and laughter of neighbors seemed to be right in front of him. Now that he had earned more money and was able to give his parents a good life, it was time to bring them to his side to fulfill his filial piety.

So Li Ming called home and heard his mother's familiar and kind voice. He excitedly told her about his plan. His mother smiled happily, but was worried that it would cause trouble for Li Ming. Li Ming quickly said, "Mom, this is not a problem. I'm looking forward to your coming."

Dad was listening silently. Li Ming knew that his father was worried that no one would take care of the family land. Li Ming comforted his father: "Dad, we don't need the land anymore. I can support this family."

But when talking about his younger brother Li Qiang, Li Ming was silent for a moment. Li Qiang had been naughty since he was young, didn't like studying, and went out to explore the society at an early age. Although the two brothers had a deep relationship, Li Ming knew that Li Qiang was a disobedient person, so it would be good to let him explore on his own, maybe he could make a name for himself.

Li Ming was looking forward to his parents coming over soon. He had already begun to decorate the room carefully, imagining the warm scene after the family reunion. However, just as he was waiting happily, bad news came from his hometown. Li Qiang got into trouble outside and was deceived into a pyramid scheme. Not only was all his money swindled, but he was also trapped.

When Li Ming heard the news, he felt as if the sky was falling. He didn't have time to think about it and immediately asked for leave to rush back to his hometown. Along the way, he was extremely anxious, thinking that he must rescue his brother.

After some twists and turns, Li Ming finally found the place where Li Qiang was trapped, and with the help of the police, he successfully rescued his brother. Looking at his haggard brother, Li Ming felt distressed and angry: "You, what can I say about you!" Li Qiang lowered his head, his face full of guilt.

After this incident, Li Ming no longer thought about asking his parents to come over. He decided to take his brother back to the factory and start over. He believed that as long as the family was together, there was nothing that could not be overcome.

Li Ming was born in a poor family. His parents were in poor health and needed to take medicine all year round. The burden of the family fell on his shoulders early on.

In order to supplement his family income, Li Ming started working in a factory early. He was down-to-earth, hardworking and never complained, and was well-known for his diligence in the factory.

Recently, his younger brother has reached the age to work. Li Ming felt sorry for his younger brother who would suffer if he went out to work at such a young age, so he thought about bringing his younger brother to his factory. He carefully pleaded with the factory director, who was a cold-faced but warm-hearted person. After listening to Li Ming's story and seeing Li Ming's hard work and dedication, he agreed without hesitation.

After his younger brother joined the factory, Li Ming worked even harder, thinking that he must achieve better results and not disappoint the factory director's trust. The factory director saw all this and admired Li Ming even more.

That day, the factory director called Li Ming to the office. Looking at Li Ming's tired yet determined eyes, the factory director slowly said: "Li Ming, I know your family situation is not easy, and everyone has seen your efforts these days. I am thinking of promoting you to be the leader of a team, and your salary will be higher, so that your family will be better off." When Li Ming heard this, he was stunned at first, then his eyes turned red. He was so excited that he didn't know what to say. He just nodded continuously, secretly vowing to do a better job.

However, just when Li Ming was ready to make a big move, the factory suddenly received an urgent order with tight deadlines and high quality requirements. Li Ming led the team members to work day and night, but just one day before the delivery, a batch of products were found to have serious quality problems. This made Li Ming extremely anxious. If he could not deliver qualified products on time, not only would the factory suffer huge losses, but his recent promotion might also be ruined.

Li Ming was not defeated by the difficulties. He calmed down, carefully analyzed the problems, and worked with everyone to find solutions. After two sleepless days and nights, he finally completed the task at the last minute of delivery, and all the products were qualified. Seeing Li Ming's responsibility and outstanding performance at the critical moment, the factory manager became more determined in his decision. Li Ming also relied on his own efforts to successfully secure the position of team leader, and his family life gradually improved.

Li Ming was born in an ordinary rural family whose economic situation was not very good. His parents worked hard but could only barely make ends meet. Since childhood, Li Ming had witnessed the hardships of life and secretly set a dream in his heart: he must open a factory and do business to make life better for his family.

When he grew up, Li Ming left his hometown to work in the city. He worked hard in the factory, lived frugally, and saved every penny. In the evening, when his fellow workers were resting and having fun, he was self-studying business management and marketing knowledge.

After a few years, Li Ming finally saved up some start-up capital. He began to look for suitable projects and constantly investigated the market. However, the road to entrepreneurship was not smooth. He encountered scammers and also experienced the crisis of broken capital chain.

But Li Ming did not give up. With his tenacious perseverance and intelligence, he overcame danger again and again. Finally, he found a potential business opportunity to produce a new type of environmentally friendly material.

After countless days and nights of hard work, the product was finally developed successfully and was very popular after being launched on the market. Li Ming's factory gradually got on the right track and business became more and more prosperous.

But at this time, a sudden industry turmoil hit, raw material prices soared, many peers went bankrupt, and Li Ming's factory also faced tremendous pressure.

But Li Ming was not defeated. He ran around to find new suppliers, optimize production processes and reduce costs. Just when everyone thought he could not hold on, Li Ming successfully survived the crisis and made the factory achieve greater development.

Life at home really got better as Li Ming had expected. He became the pride of the village and realized his dream of many years.