"Hey, hey, Xingxing, what are you all doing? Why are you making such a big fuss?" A chubby boy jumped out from the crowd; it was Liu Xiaopang.
"We're planning to take the kids to the amusement park."
"Wow! An amusement park, Xingxing! Which charity sponsored this? These charities are really generous this time, not stingy at all. This must have cost tens of thousands."
"This was arranged by your sister-in-law."
"sister in law?!"
"Sister-in-law, which wealthy family in Kyoto are you from? How come you're so rich?"
"Hey Fatty, do you want to come along? There are still empty seats on the bus."
"May I?"
"Sure, one more person won't hurt, let's go."
"Sister-in-law, you're so kind! I've never been to an amusement park before. Xingxing, we must go ride that ride that goes up and down. It looks so exciting on TV!"
"You're talking about a roller coaster, aren't you?"
"Yes, yes, it's called a roller coaster, it looks so exciting!"
"Then let's go, children."
"Let's go! Sister Mengmeng, I like you so much!"
"Dean Chen, aren't you going?"
"I won't go. I'm too old and don't like crowds anymore."
"Xingxing, Dean Chen said she's not going."
When Wang Xinghe heard Liu Qingmeng say that Dean Chen was not going, he went to Dean Chen's side.
"Dean Chen, let's go together. Aunt Wu and the others are going anyway, so they can keep each other company. Besides, aren't you worried about the children?"
Seeing that Dean Chen was hesitant, Wang Xinghe helped her onto the bus.
"Let's go, let's go, Director Chen, you're all alone at the welfare home, why don't we come together?"
"Alright then, I'll go."
Liu Qingmeng rented three buses, and there were more than enough seats.
The Blue Sky Welfare Home is half an hour away from the amusement park. It was the first time the children had ridden in such a bus, and they were so excited to be going to an amusement park they had only ever seen on TV.
"Hey, Xingxing, tell me the truth, are you rich now? Your wife doesn't look like she comes from an ordinary family."
Looking at Liu Qingmeng surrounded by a group of children, Wang Xinghe shook his head.
"No, your sister-in-law is quite wealthy."
"Wow! I'm going to cling to Xingxing's leg. You cling to the rich lady's leg, and I'll cling to yours."
"Sure, I was just worried you wouldn't hug me. Your sister-in-law and I were serious yesterday. If you want to go to Kyoto, we can help you."
"I'd better not. I've lived here for so many years, I can't bear to leave."
"You can bring your aunt along."
"No, I won't. Let's wait a couple of years. Maybe I'll want to go out and explore on my own. When you graduate from university, I'll come and come to live with you!"
"Then it's settled. Are you aware that this area is going to be demolished?"
Upon hearing the word "demolition," Liu Xiaopang's expression turned angry.
"It's all that unscrupulous developer's fault! He colluded with government officials to develop and demolish our area. Damn it, I hope I never run into that unscrupulous developer again, or I'll smear him with shit!"
"What's going on here? I can see that everyone is unhappy when the topic of demolition and relocation comes up."
In my memory, aren't all those second-generation and third-generation "demolition beneficiaries" in society rich and powerful through demolition compensation, achieving upward social mobility?
Logically, shouldn't they be happy? Why are they so angry about the demolition, even Dean Chen is unwilling?
Given the size of their welfare home, if it were demolished, they would definitely receive a lot of money, which would allow the children to move to a newer place with better conditions.
"Don't even mention it. That heartless developer said that this was for the city's economic development and a charity project, so each household would only be compensated 100,000 yuan. The welfare home would receive even less. Look at how big your welfare home is, they only compensated 200,000 yuan."
"And they even have the nerve to say, in a high-sounding way, that they've been supported by Ningjiang City's finances for so long, it's time for them to contribute to Ningjiang City's development."
"How much money has the government allocated to the welfare home over the years? It's outrageous! It's a damn dog!" Liu Xiaopang got angrier and angrier as he spoke, and punched his thigh.
“Building an amusement park is a charity project? I’ll fucking kill you!” Wang Xinghe cursed angrily, his fists clenched.
"Yes, that's right. They're such heartless developers. We've organized several protests at the municipal government, but to no avail. Even Grandpa Li from next door got into a conflict with them and got injured."
“With me here, the Blue Sky Welfare Home can’t be demolished, and no one can move it away. They didn’t sign any consent forms, did they?”
Liu Xiaopang sighed upon hearing this.
"After we made a scene at the municipal government last time, the developer's people came to our door again, saying that if we made a scene again, we would lose the 100,000 yuan. Their tone was very arrogant and domineering. In the end, everyone realized that we were just ordinary people with no power or influence, and we all signed the papers one after another."
"Xinghe, we admit defeat, but you, Lantian Welfare Home, can't do that. So many lovely children, where will they go if the welfare home is demolished?"
"I know, don't worry, they can't demolish the Lantian Welfare Home. Otherwise, they'll compensate you at the normal market price!"
"Yes, that's what I think too. If it's at a normal price, we can build a new welfare home, and the children's lives will be much better!"
"Why don't we ask your sister-in-law if she has any ideas? That's actually why I came here today to tell you about this."
"No need, I can handle it. This kind of thing is not suitable for your sister-in-law to get involved."
"Then I'll leave it to you, Star."
"This is also my home, and now that I know, I certainly won't ignore it."
"By the way, Xingxing, did you pay for yesterday's barbecue? I went to settle the bill with Sister Guo today, but she said we had already paid."
"I didn't give it to you. I didn't pay for it. I was drunk last night too."
"Who gave it to you? It wasn't your sister-in-law, was it? How much was it? I'll transfer it to you!"
"No need, Fatty, this is your sister-in-law's kind gesture. I don't want it. I didn't pay for it."
"No way! Xingxing, let's keep things separate. I told you, I treated everyone last night. You don't mean I, Little Fatty, can't even afford a barbecue? Hurry up, how much was it last night? Otherwise, I'll go ask your wife."
"200 yuan."
"Two hundred? Xingxing, you're lying to me. We ordered so much food, and you're saying it's only two hundred yuan?"
"Yes, Sister Guo said she's still giving it to us at cost price, so it's normal for it to be a little cheaper."
"Then keep it, I've transferred it to you."
"Fine, I'll take it, okay? I bet you'll get mad at me if I don't."
"Sister Guo is a really nice person. She has taken good care of us for many years."
"Yes, the neighbors are all very nice, so even if you sign the consent form, I will still seek justice for you!"
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