Li Baolong and Huang Jian rushed back to Rongcheng, and the two couldn't wait to get into the imposing Mercedes-Benz. Li Baolong stepped on the gas, and the car sped off like an arrow, heading towards his cousin's house in Jianzhou.
Throughout the journey, Huang Jian's emotions were exceptionally complex, his mind a jumbled mess of thoughts. He frequently glanced at Li Baolong, who was focused on driving, and a wave of indescribable emotion washed over him. Back when he had ventured out into the world, his cousin was just a naive, penniless young man. Yet, in just a few short years, Li Baolong had undergone a complete transformation. Not only was he successful, but he also exuded confidence and charisma. Such a dramatic change was truly unbelievable.
Looking back on the three years I spent wandering, all the hardships and tribulations I experienced instantly flooded my mind. Those painful memories seem etched into my very bones, and I'll probably never forget them in this lifetime. But thankfully, I've finally made it through, and being able to see my family and friends again fills me with immense warmth and relief.
After a long drive, Li Baolong and Huang Jian finally arrived at their uncle's house. They got out of the car, walked quickly to the door, and gently knocked. A moment later, the door slowly opened, and their uncle and aunt stood inside, smiling to greet them. When they saw Huang Jian, who hadn't been home in a long time, appear before them, the elderly couple were immediately moved to tears, rushing forward to take his hands and shower him with concern.
Seeing this, Li Baolong quickly smiled and said, "Oh my! Today is a joyous occasion! Let's not just chat, I'll go downstairs and buy some good wine and food so we can all celebrate!" With that, he turned and hurried downstairs. Not long after, Li Baolong returned laden with bags and packages. The dishes were not only diverse and delicious, but each one also looked exquisite and appetizing. In addition, he had specially taken out two bottles of his treasured Moutai liquor from his personal storage space.
Immediately afterward, Li Baolong took out his phone and dialed his cousin Chunhua's number, excitedly telling her the good news that his cousin Huang Jian had returned home. Chunhua, on the other end of the line, was overjoyed upon hearing the news and immediately said she would book a flight back to reunite with him. Chunhua worked at Baolong Real Estate Company in Xiamen, serving as the director of the logistics department. Because of her diligence, responsibility, and outstanding abilities, she was highly valued and trusted by her manager, Xu Jianhua, who praised her highly. Sometimes, Li Baolong couldn't help but secretly wonder if Xu Jianhua had a crush on his cousin.
Tonight's dinner was so warm and enjoyable! The four of us sat around the table, and even my uncle couldn't resist having a few extra drinks. As for Huang Jian, he seemed much more at ease back home; after finishing a bottle of wine, he was fast asleep in no time.
My uncle had been keeping something on his mind, and when he learned that it was Li Baolong who had gone to Myanmar to find Huang Jian, he held Baolong's hand and kept expressing his gratitude. Baolong smiled and waved his hand, "Uncle, we're family, no need for such formalities."
The next day, Baolong drove back to Chengdu. Before leaving, he patted Huang Jian on the shoulder, telling him to stay home and spend time with his parents, and that he would go back to work in Kaksan, Myanmar, in a month. After arriving home, Baolong made a phone call and invited Xiaoru and her daughter over.
As soon as the door opened, Little Star rushed into Baolong's arms like a little cannonball, calling out "Daddy" in her sweet, innocent voice—it was enough to melt anyone's heart. They hadn't seen each other for quite some time, and the little one had been longing for her father every day. Now, the family of three embraced tightly, filling the room with warmth and tenderness.
Xiaoru sat down and chatted with Baolong about the welfare foundation. "Now the company has more than 100 employees, and according to the latest statistics, we have sponsored more than 20,000 orphans and children from impoverished families. However, the money is spent quickly; half of the 1 billion RMB in the account has already been spent."
Baolong listened and nodded, then said, "This money should be spent; our company isn't short of cash. I'll transfer another billion to the foundation later. We need to continue expanding the team; we must ensure those children are well-fed, clothed, and grow up healthy." Xiaoru listened from the side, deeply moved. She truly hadn't expected Baolong to help these children so unreservedly and wholeheartedly, and her eyes were filled with admiration as she looked at him.
The next day, Li Baolong drove to the Taoist inn at Qingcheng Mountain. Several young Taoist priests saw him arrive and immediately rose to greet him, calling him their grand-uncle. One of the priests in charge of construction told Li Baolong that the road leading to Baiyun Temple at the summit was more than half completed, with two to three hundred people working on it daily, making it a lively scene. The inn's guest rooms were also finished, the largest being a four-story building with over a hundred rooms. Li Baolong nodded and said, "I can call Master Qingfeng and have him come down the mountain to see me." An hour later, a gentle breeze blew by, and Master Qingfeng hurried over. Upon seeing Li Baolong, he immediately bowed respectfully. However, Li Baolong simply waved his hand and smiled, saying, "No need for such formalities. I've only come today to inquire about the specific details of the temple's renovation."
Upon hearing this, Master Qingfeng straightened up, nodded slightly, and slowly said, "Reporting to Grandmaster Uncle, the road construction is now mostly complete, and the renovation of the Taoist temple on the mountain is also nearing completion. Moreover, the gilding of the dozen or so statues has been finished, and they have all been successfully gilded."
Li Baolong nodded upon hearing this, and after a moment's thought, asked, "However, there might still be a shortfall in funds for the repairs, right?" Master Qingfeng nodded with a troubled expression. Seeing this, Li Baolong took a large cloth bag from the car and handed it to Master Qingfeng, saying, "There are two million in cash in here. Use it to pay the workers' wages first."
Master Qingfeng accepted the large cloth bag with both hands, his eyes filled with gratitude, and he repeatedly expressed his thanks. Li Baolong smiled slightly and continued, "Furthermore, immediately issue a notice announcing that from now on, our Baiyun Temple will provide free porridge once a week, and each time the porridge provided will be enough to feed ten thousand people. In this way, more people will surely know about our Taoist temple, thereby further enhancing its reputation and prestige."
Upon hearing this, Master Qingfeng was overjoyed and readily agreed, promising to handle the matter as soon as possible. Afterward, the two chatted for a while longer before Li Baolong drove away.
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