I opened the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 289: Water Shadow Rejects Farmer

The Great Emperor Zhenwu stood in the clouds, like an ancient statue. Suddenly, his deep eyes narrowed slightly, as if he had discovered a mysterious treasure hidden in the depths of the universe. A trace of admiration flashed across his eyes. This admiration was like a magical east wind, blowing the surrounding air to jump happily, as if saying: "This is really a big melon!"

He spoke slowly, his voice as loud as a bell: "My dear daughter, let me introduce you to someone, Zhong Shanshan. He is the big boss of Nongfu Spring, and is simply the Super Saiyan of the beverage industry. He has led Nongfu Spring to the top of the Chinese beverage industry with sparks and lightning. He is as majestic as Sun Wukong becoming the Monkey King!"

The Great Emperor Zhenwu paused and kept the audience in suspense like a comedian. His eyes were as sharp as torches, as if emitting super-strong lasers, penetrating through layers of clouds and mist and reaching Zhong Shanshan's "battlefield" in the business battlefield. The scene was like watching a drama of "Avengers" saving the world. It was very exciting!

"In the mortal world, the beverage market is simply a 'battlefield'. There are countless brands and the competition is as fierce as a group of wild wolves fighting for a piece of meat bone, or a group of aunts fighting for discounted goods in a supermarket. Each brand is desperately trying to occupy more territory. Some are like headless flies, while others are like 'fighters' who are full of energy, rushing around, all wanting to get a piece of this limited market. But this piece of pie is not easy to share, just like fighting for a place in Tsinghua University or Peking University."

"And Zhong Shanshan is like a game player with cheat codes. He holds the 'secrets' of business management and brand building, and has fought his way through the turbulent business world and created a world bigger than the universe. His eyes are like microscopes, and he has a very accurate understanding of market demand. He has made Nongfu Spring a household name, just like Jay Chou's songs, which everyone can hum."

"His achievements go beyond this. Not only has he made Nongfu Spring a necessity in people's lives, just like a mobile phone, he has also set a new benchmark for the entire beverage industry, a benchmark as high as Mount Everest, leaving his peers to look up to. His wealth is so great that it is hard to count it. It is simply a glittering 'gold mountain'. It is quite dazzling in the global business community, just like the brightest star in the night sky, carrying the 'protagonist halo' wherever he goes."

The eyes of Emperor Zhenwu were full of admiration, and this admiration was like a group of little stars having a party in his eyes, as if he was reminiscing about the legendary story of Zhong Shanshan, which was longer and more exciting than "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf".

"Look, my daughter. Nongfu Spring bottles are everywhere in our lives now, like a group of 'elves' everywhere. Whether in a bustling city street like New York's Times Square or in a quiet country shop like a paradise, those bottles of clear and sweet water are like 'magic dew' sprinkled by fairies, bringing moisture and satisfaction to people, just like eating a bite of ice cream on a hot summer day, it's so refreshing!"

"These drinks are the 'hybrids' of nature and human wisdom. They are 'delicious dishes' carefully prepared by the super chef of nature, and they are also 'magic babies' bred by human wisdom. They are not just used to quench thirst, that would be too cheap. They are the 'spices' of life, just like popcorn at the movies, which makes people enjoy it and can't stop."

"Zhong Shanshan has led Nongfu Spring to continuous innovation, just like a magician performing magic tricks. From the initial ordinary drinking water to the various tea drinks, fruit juice drinks, and functional drinks that followed, each one is like a 'new favorite' that appeared from a magic hat. Every innovation is like a super dazzling diamond, illuminating the development path of the beverage industry. This road is simply a 'golden avenue' leading to wealth."

"He is like a hard-working little bee, taking good care of every flower in the commercial garden, making these flowers bloom in the market garden with a brilliance more brilliant than the rainbow, just like the fireworks display at Disney, magnificent and beautiful. His achievement is not only to build a successful enterprise like Alibaba, but also to add a lot of beauty to people's lives, which is like a carnival that never ends, making the whole audience excited!"

Emperor Zhenwu looked at Shuiying expectantly, his eyes full of desire, like a child eagerly waiting to receive red envelopes during the Chinese New Year.

"And, Zhong Shanshan is also a public welfare expert, like a kind angel spreading love and warmth in the world. The funds he has invested are as numerous as the stars in the sky, and they are countless. In the field of education, he is like Santa Claus, providing children with high-quality educational resources so that they can thrive like saplings; in the field of environmental protection, he is like a magical magician, making the environment as beautiful as a fairy tale world. His good deeds are like the warm sun in winter, which warms people's hearts and makes everyone feel the beauty of human nature. This beauty is like a moving love song that makes people intoxicated. If such a person becomes our son-in-law, it will be a great honor to the family, just like having an Olympic champion in the family!"

The eyes of Emperor Zhenwu were full of longing, and this longing was like a dream painting that was so beautiful that it took one's breath away.

After hearing what his father said, Mizukage frowned slightly, like two caterpillars quarreling with each other. After thinking for a moment, he said:

"Dad, Zhong Shanshan is really amazing. His contributions to the beverage industry and public welfare are like a towering mountain. We have to admire him. However, I think we should not be blinded by his achievements and then make a hasty decision about whether he is suitable to be a son-in-law. This is not like choosing a watermelon by just looking at its size."

Mizukage bit her lips gently, her lips were like two delicate and beautiful petals, and her eyes revealed a hint of seriousness, which was like Sherlock Holmes solving a case.

"Although Nongfu Spring plays an important role in the beverage market, like the emperor's throne, the industry is changing as fast as a tornado. Consumers today are very picky, like the judges of a beauty pageant, and the demand for healthy drinks is expanding like a balloon. New competitors are popping up like mushrooms after a rain, with novelty products that look like alien products and marketing strategies that look like magic, all trying to grab a piece of the market, which is as tempting as Tang Monk's meat."

"Nongfu Spring, led by Zhong Shanshan, may be under a lot of pressure in the face of new consumption trends and market challenges, just like carrying a Five Finger Mountain on its back. Take functional beverages as an example. The market demand is growing as fast as a rocket taking off, but Nongfu Spring started late, just like a tortoise running half a beat slower. It may miss some good opportunities, which are as fleeting as a shooting star. This also shows that Nongfu Spring may be a little slow in responding to new market demands, just like a slow-reacting old snail."

"Moreover, market competition is becoming increasingly fierce, just like the big boss in the game is becoming increasingly difficult to defeat. Competitors may use all kinds of 'special moves' to grab market share. These means are like the 'Sunflower Manual' in martial arts novels. Nongfu Spring has to keep taking the challenge. This challenge is like a tsunami wave after wave, which will definitely bring huge pressure to the company. This pressure is as huge as a dinosaur, which makes people breathless."

"Secondly, the beverage industry itself is like a 'time bomb', hiding many risks. Although Nongfu Spring has a good reputation, like a spring breeze blowing across the earth, the future market is like the mysterious Bermuda Triangle, and no one knows what will happen. Consumer preferences change as fast as changing faces, and new food safety standards may be like an earthquake, affecting the production and sales of companies. Zhong Shanshan is not a god, and in this market environment that is as complex as a maze, he may also go the wrong way and make wrong judgments. This judgment is like choosing the wrong direction at a fork in the road, and a mistake may lead to 'finishing'."

"For example, in product promotion, if the strategy is not right, product sales may plummet like a slide, and market share will be squeezed by competitors, just like a balloon being squeezed flat. In addition, the beverage industry is highly competitive, and business development is affected by various factors, just like a boat in a storm, drifting unsteadily, which may bring instability to the family. The son-in-law my daughter wants is as stable and reliable as a solid castle, who can give people a full sense of security, just like a warm bed in winter."

"Furthermore, Zhong Shanshan's charity work is worthy of praise, and this praise is as brilliant as fireworks, but charity can also be like a fly on a calm lake, causing some controversy. Sometimes, people will question his motives for charity as if they were suspecting a thief. After all, in a commercial society, a company doing charity is like wearing a beautiful dress, which always makes people wonder if there is some ulterior motive, and this connection is like a dog-skin plaster that cannot be shaken off."

"My daughter thinks that a truly good person should not only have good deeds, but also have a heart as pure and transparent as crystal, which can reflect the real self. Moreover, the effect of charity cannot be seen immediately, just like planting crops and waiting for the harvest. You can't just look at how much money you have invested and think that there will definitely be earth-shaking changes. This change may be as slow as a snail, and you may encounter various problems, like stumbling blocks on the road. You have to keep adjusting and improving to achieve the expected effect. This effect is as exciting as digging up treasure."

"And..." The Mizukage suddenly became like a naughty elf, his eyes full of doubt and ridicule, and spoke again:

"Dad, listen carefully to the name of Nongfu Spring. Hey, the name sounds a bit 'earthy', just like the sweet potatoes just dug out of the ground, with a smell of soil. 'Nongfu' makes people think of those farmers who are as simple as old oxen. They work in the fields all day long, facing the loess and backs to the sky. The picture is like an ancient ink painting. Although it has a simple beauty, like the small flowers in the field, it always feels a little lack of high-end temperament, just like wearing straw sandals into a five-star hotel, a little out of place."

"'Shanquan' gives people an ordinary feeling, just like a small stream in the mountains. Although it is crystal clear, it is nothing special and ordinary like a drop of water in the ocean. These two words together are like two 'country bumpkins'. They are too down-to-earth, just like sitting directly on the ridge of a field. Compared with those high-end brand names, they are like Cinderella and Snow White, which are several levels lower."

"It's like the small canal in the field. Although there is water flowing, it doesn't look high-end. This style is like the crown on the queen's head, shining brightly. Dad, don't you think so?"

Emperor Zhenwu showed a surprised expression as if he saw an alien. Obviously, he did not expect his daughter to have such a strange idea.

The Mizukage ignored it and continued to express his views excitedly like a talk show host.

"Dad, what do you think a married life should be like? It should be romantic and passionate. This romance and passion is as brilliant as the Big Bang, making people intoxicated as if they had drunk wine brewed by gods. But the name of Nongfu Spring makes it hard to imagine that there is any romantic element in it. It's like looking for a mermaid in the desert. It's simply a fantasy."

"Just think about it, if we find someone who is closely related to Nongfu Spring, such as Zhong Shanshan. Oh, the days to come might be as bland as boiled water, without that kind of surprise and warm atmosphere, just like holding a memorial service in a library, lifeless. How can this be like riding a horse galloping on the road of life? This galloping is like a horse galloping freely on the grassland, full of energy and passion."

"Dad, think about it again. If you go out together and encounter a romantic scene, other husbands will exclaim like a poet, 'Wow, so beautiful' and immerse themselves in the romance. This immersion is like falling into a honey pot, sweet and sweet. But if you are with the people from Nongfu Spring, maybe he will still be wondering whether this scene will help sell the beverage. This thinking is like a scientist studying a difficult problem. That would be a real downer, just like playing funeral music at a wedding, which would make people laugh and cry."

The Mizukage became more and more excited as he spoke, waving his hands in the air like a conductor, as if he was conducting a super concert.

"Let's talk about the name, Nongfu Spring. It sounds old-fashioned and formal, not cool at all. This coolness is like Iron Man's armor, which makes people's eyes light up. Some other company names sound domineering and have personality, like 'Lightning Drinks'. It sounds fast, as fast as lightning, and makes people feel full of vitality and innovation. This vitality and innovation are like bamboo shoots breaking through the ground in spring."

"But what about Nongfu Spring? It feels like it loses its characteristics when the wind blows. It is like smoke that dissipates. It is too ordinary and it is hard to leave a deep impression on people. This impression is like words carved on stone, which is difficult to erase. Dad, if we live together in the future and there is a little surprise at home, do you still expect the people of Nongfu Spring to respond with the thinking of selling beverages? This response is like the answer of a robot, mechanical and boring, just like watching a cross talk without funny points, how boring it is!"

"Besides, Dad, you see those popular TV shows nowadays. The male protagonists are all tall and handsome, with charm and courage as dazzling as the sun. They are either like elegant noblemen who seem to have walked out of a painting, or like brave and fearless gods of war. They always stand up like Superman at the critical moment and protect the female protagonist from wind and rain. This protection is like a big tree building a nest for a bird, warm and reassuring."

"But the people associated with Nongfu Spring do not meet the standard of 'male god' in any way. This standard is like a precise ruler that measures the gap. Just like in idol dramas, the male protagonist is domineering and protects his wife at critical moments, and holds up the sky for the female protagonist. This holding up the sky is as great as Pangu creating the world. If it were the people of Nongfu Spring, they might still be thinking about their beverage production line at the critical moment. This beverage production line is like his lifeblood. The picture is too beautiful for me to imagine. It's as scary as seeing the end of the world."

"Hey, Dad, I don't have high requirements for my daughter. I just want to find someone who can be like a superhero at a critical moment. This hero is like a beacon in the darkness, giving people hope and strength, not someone related to Nongfu Spring who is as ordinary as a stone on the roadside."

Mizukage was talking with saliva flying all over the place, and Emperor Zhenwu, who was listening to him, felt both angry and amused. This dilemma was like acid rain and a rainbow appearing on his face at the same time, and his mood was very complicated.

"My daughter, your idea is even more bizarre than aliens. But we can't generalize. Maybe Zhong Shanshan has other shining points. Maybe when he is gentle, he can make you feel as comfortable as bathing in the spring breeze."

Shuiying snorted like a proud little peacock, "Dad, I don't believe it. I'm not picking on you on purpose. I just want to find someone who's right for me. It's like Cinderella finding the right crystal slippers, a perfect match. Although a name can't fully represent a person's essence, it can more or less reflect some characteristics, and these characteristics follow a person like a shadow. The name Nongfu Spring makes my daughter have many doubts about the man behind it in terms of their married life. These doubts are like dark clouds, covering my daughter's yearning for a happy marriage."