Last time, in order to meet Nora, Hal asked his assistant to receive the clients on behalf of him. After being seen through by the clients, he relied on his own sincerity to move them and make them change their minds successfully.
A good reputation was promoted by others, not by himself.
In a huge commercial empire, all the groups had formed a chain of life. They seemed to have no connection with each other, but otherwise, the inside was crisscrossed and inseparable.
The fact that Hal arranged a visit to his clients and apologized to them in person had caused a great stir in the business circle. The leaders all praised Howard for having a promising son.
With a good reputation, the group would naturally have more business, and with more business, the group's profit was naturally not to be mentioned.
Hal was busy with the company's affairs recently, so he seldom went to see Nora. Occasionally, he took some time to talk to her. After a few words, he was stuck in business again. Either he needed to sign his name, or he needed to have a meeting.
The colleague joked with him last time, "Mr. Hal doesn't have time to go to the bathroom."
All parents in the world loved their children. No matter how old they were, they would always be a child in their parents' eyes.
Susie stayed at home for several days without seeing his son. She had headache because of her son. Howard had retired. He read newspapers, drank tea in the sun every day, leading a happy life.
Every time she saw he like this, she couldn't help but complain, "Howard, can't you go to the company to help Hal? It's not that you are too old to walk."
Squinting his eyes, Howard said to Susie with a smile, "Women have long hair and short brains. I'm training him. Otherwise, how can he achieve great success?"
Women are softhearted, and children are the flesh and blood of mothers.
Susie thought for a while and agreed. Parents couldn't stay with their children for a lifetime. They had to grow up and go out by themselves.
A small tree growing in the greenhouse could not grow into a towering tree.
Hal yawned and felt sleepy. He still had two documents at hand to sign. The clock was almost eight o'clock, and the Secretary beside him was sleepy.
Hal took a deep breath and said to his secretary, "That's all for today. Let's go to have dinner after work."
When he got home from work, he found that the light in his parents' bedroom was still on. But it was late, so Hal didn't disturb them and went straight into his bedroom.
Lying on the bed, Hal tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep. He was sleepy, but he couldn't fall asleep. He picked up his phone and wanted to call Nora. He wondered if she was asleep at this time.
He dialed the number, then exited, and dialed again... Hal thought. 'Forget it. Don't disturb her. It was so late now.'
Seeing that the light in Hal's bedroom was still on, Susie poured a cup of milk and handed it to her son.
Looking at her son's tired expression, Rebecca said sadly, "Work is important, but health is more important."
Hal nodded and said, "Thank you for your concern, mother. I know what I'm doing."
"It's late. Go to bed early. You have to go to work tomorrow," said Susie. She stood up and went back to her bedroom.
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