Shen Dong smiled and said, "These large items were originally purchased for the country, but they are just temporarily stored with me."
Du Yuxin asked, "Mr. Shen, will the Northern Soviet Union really disintegrate?"
Shen Dong said, "The economic problems of this big bear have become their fatal weakness. Those idiot leaders in the government not only don't think about developing light industry to solve the problem, but they also want to follow the West. This is simply courting death. I predict that the big bear can only last for two more years at most. If things go wrong, it will be finished in six months."
General Luo sighed and said, "The military is even selling its main bombers and modern-class destroyers. This shows how badly they've gotten."
Shen Dong said, "If the Northern Soviet Union collapses, the impact on the inland areas will be terrifying."
Du Yuxin said, "What I'm most worried about is that economic development will stagnate, and some people's thoughts will waver."
Shen Dong shrugged and said, "That's for sure. The key is whether the old man can turn the tide. The problems in Northern Jiangsu prove one thing: the economy is the foundation of everything. Only by developing the economy and improving people's lives can a country find a way out. As the saying goes, poverty makes a couple miserable in every way. Isn't the same true for a country?"
General Luo and Du Yuxin nodded simultaneously, deeply agreeing with Shen Dong's words.
That evening, General Luo and Du Yuxin hosted a grand celebration banquet for Shen Dong.
Liu Xu did not attend the banquet, but went straight back to the orphanage.
She had been away for more than a week and was very worried about the children's lives.
By the time she arrived, it was already 8 p.m.
The children hadn't rested yet; they were all gathered in the cafeteria watching TV.
As soon as the willow catkins came in, the children immediately surrounded them, chattering and calling them "Sister Willow," even happier than during the New Year.
Liu Xu pointed at the television and asked, "Tiger, where did such a big color TV come from?"
Xiao Hu is the leader of the children in the orphanage and also Liu Xu's good helper.
"Sister Liu, Brother Chen bought these. He not only bought us a big color TV and a big refrigerator, but also several new outfits. We've been eating meat every day for the past few days, we're almost bursting with hunger."
After Xiaohu finished speaking, he couldn't help but ask, "Sister Liu, is Brother Chen your boyfriend?"
Liu Xu flicked his forehead and said, "Stop thinking about such nonsense in the future. Where is that Brother Chen?"
Xiao Hu said, "He just went out and said he was going to buy us snacks so we can eat them while watching cartoons."
As soon as he finished speaking, the cafeteria door opened.
Chen Yongren walked in carrying several large bags containing sunflower seeds, peanuts, and some snacks.
"Tiger, come help quickly."
Xiao Hu looked at Liu Xu, who smiled and said, "Go quickly."
The children happily took Chen Yongren's large bag and distributed the items.
“Mr. Chen, thank you so much for everything you’ve done for the children during this time,” Liu Xu said gratefully to Chen Yongren.
Chen Yongren was captivated the moment he saw Liu Xu.
He used to not believe in love at first sight, thinking it was just lust at first sight, but now he does.
Liu Xu blushed a little when Chen Yongren stared at her and quickly turned her head to the side.
Chen Yongren then came to his senses and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't expect Miss Liu to be so beautiful."
Liu Xu smiled and said, "Is this how you always coax girls?"
Chen Yongren shook his head and said, "I have never been in a relationship, let alone coaxed a girl."
Liu Xu said, "But I feel like you're a seasoned player in love."
Chen Yongren said, "After spending three years in the triad and three years in the business world, even the most naive person will turn into a cunning old fox after six years."
Liu Xu asked, "You're the one investigating me for Mr. Chen, aren't you?"
Chen Yongren said, "Yes. Miss Liu, you are a person of great righteousness, which makes countless men like us feel ashamed. Now that I have met you, I have realized one thing."
Liu Xu was taken aback and asked, puzzled, "What is it?"
Chen Yongren solemnly said, "I want to pursue you."
Liu Xu laughed heartily and said, "Mr. Chen, you are the most straightforward person I have ever met."
Chen Yongren said, "He's also the most serious person. I'm not joking."
Liu Xu seemed to see the seriousness in Chen Yongren's eyes, so she suppressed her smile and asked, "How old are you? What do you do at Tengfei Group? What's your annual salary?"
Chen Yongren said, "Twenty-eight, CEO of Tengfei Clothing Company, annual salary should be over ten million yuan, the exact amount is unclear."
Liu Xu said, "So, you're a successful businessman. There must be a lot of beautiful women who want to sleep with you, right?"
Chen Yongren said, "There are many, but I don't like any of them. I think they're dirty."
Liu Xu's expression changed, and she said, "I'm dirty too. I've stolen things; I'm a complete thief."
Chen Yongren said, "I know everything about you. If I were in your shoes, I probably would have run away long ago and wouldn't care about these children at all. I think you are the cleanest person in the world, much cleaner than me."
Liu Xu said, "You know about me, but I know nothing about you. Isn't that a little unfair?"
Chen Yongren's face lit up with joy, and he said, "I can tell you everything about myself."
Liu Xu laughed and said, "Alright, I really want to hear what kind of person this capable assistant of Mr. Shen is."
The two strolled and chatted in the orphanage.
Chen Yongren told Liu Xu about his family background and undercover life without reservation, which shocked Liu Xu greatly.
This man's past experiences could fill a book; he lived in a world filled with torment and utterly hopeless.
After hearing Chen Yongren's story, Liu Xu said, "You should be very grateful to Mr. Chen, right?"
Chen Yongren nodded and said, "Yes. If I hadn't been undercover with Brother Dong, I'd probably be overgrown with weeds by now. Miss Liu, please don't tell anyone that I'm an undercover agent."
Liu Xu said, "I understand. Thank you for trusting me so much."
Chen Yongren smiled and said, "Then can you give me a chance to pursue you?"
Liu Xu thought for a moment and said, "It depends on your performance."
Chen Yongren was overjoyed.
Shen Dong never expected that the manager he found for the Tengfei Charitable Foundation would be chosen by Chen Yongren at first glance.
The next day, Chen Yongren drove Liu Xu to the Tengfei Charity Foundation.
As soon as I got out of the car, I saw Shen Dong's car approaching.
"Hey, what are you two doing together?" Shen Dong asked in surprise as he got out of the car.
Chen Yongren made no attempt to hide anything, saying, "Brother Dong, I like Liu Xu and I'm pursuing her."
Shen Dong was dumbfounded and said, "You two have known each other for a long time?"
Chen Yongren said, "No. It was love at first sight."
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