At this point, Ma Guoliang sighed.

Who would have thought that the CEO of HSBC would do such a thing?

Irregular operation?

If this gets out, HSBC's image will be ruined.

As for the rest, Ma Guoliang didn't know much.

Even this invitation was delivered to him through the president's secretary, Linda.

Ma Guoliang was even less aware that Chen Dong, the key figure inside, was sitting right across from him.

Irregular operation?

Upon hearing this, Chen Dong gave a cold laugh.

HSBC's dark history, if piled up, could fill a building.

It's normal to have a bit of a dark past.

Chen Dong still didn't connect this matter to himself.

However, this incident still served as a reminder to Chen Dong.

Never put all your eggs in one basket.

Furthermore, do not underestimate the greed that comes with seeking personal gain.

Some people, blinded by greed, may engage in illegal operations for profit today, but they might hire someone to commit murder for profit tomorrow.

This is something we must also be wary of.

Chen Dong nodded and said, "Manager Ma, let's put the charity auction aside for now. I'll attend when I have time."

Charity auction?

To put it bluntly, it's about paying to get exposure.

Those who truly do charity don't need auctions; they will do charity work on their own.

Those who crave fame will use this method to tell the news media, "I, so-and-so, donated so much money, and you all must remember this."

Besides, it's an international charity; what business is it of his?

If it's about donating to China, Chen Dongyi will do his duty without hesitation.

It was a little after 9 p.m.

Chen Dong met Yulia.

Surprise, unexpected.

Yulia's eyes were slightly red, and her deep blue eyes blinked repeatedly.

"Chen, is it really you?"

It was like a dream.

If it really is a dream, Yulia is willing to stay in that dream forever.

The next second.

A soft body nestled into Chen Dong's arms, feeling his heartbeat and smelling his faint scent of cigarettes.

All of this delighted Julia.

Chen Dong said with heartache, "It's me. It feels so good to have you."

They're still basking in the sweet, cloying glow of romance.

"Smack!" The next second, Chen Dong felt a tremendous force push him away.

Immediately afterwards.

When Chen Dong saw Yulia, he put one hand on his hip, pointed at him with the other, and shouted at him.

"You bastard, you bastard, you bastard... Didn't you say you'd come to see me every month? You're a big liar!"

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