This is Upper City Suburb.
Of course, in this area where every inch of land is precious, even the suburbs are not cheap.
However, price is one thing, but regardless of the price, if no one buys it, it remains a fleeting illusion and the bubble of the tulip craze.
And the place where Xu Liang stands fits exactly as described above!
Within several miles, only this wide-spanning building stands in front.
Bright red words hang over the main entrance, clearly stating.....
[Red Heart Charity Relief Institute!]
At this moment, Xu Liang stands on the roadside, looking up silently at the main gate of the welfare institute ahead.
Indeed, the main body of the Red Heart organization is a building combining a charity organization and a welfare institute, and his purpose lies in this.
"Squeak~"
In the flicker of a moment, the main gate of the welfare institute made a piercing noise.
Without waiting for a response, a head peeped out from the crack, scanning around, then fixing its gaze on Xu Liang.
Then, with furrowed brows, acted intimidatingly:
"Hey you, this place isn’t for parking! Leave now!"
Saying this, he waved his hand, making a gesture to shoo away.
Xu Liang showed no emotion, merely tidied up his neat suit and straightened his back, walking forward.
The gatekeeper saw the man not only refusing to leave but instead approaching.
He was about to speak to shoo away again but unexpectedly saw a shadow being tossed toward him, instinctively catching it with both hands.
"Let Hu Wei come out to see me."
Hu... Hu Wei?
Hearing the voice nearby, the gatekeeper was stunned.
Who is Hu Wei?
Precisely the president of the Red Heart Charity Relief Agency!
If the person ahead knows the president, does that mean...
"Are you one of today’s distinguished guests?"
The gatekeeper’s heart stirred, cautiously looking up at Xu Liang probing, completely devoid of the previous shooing manner.
Xu Liang didn’t respond, simply continued walking impassively, sneaking past the gatekeeper’s side whilst saying:
"Take care of my car."
Car?
The gatekeeper’s heart stirred, looking down, he saw it was a car key, evidently for the car parked outside.
Though the man didn’t clarify who he was, the gatekeeper internally understood.
’Such arrogance, acting as if people were nothing...’
’Just like other distinguished guests, identity confirmed!’
Thought the gatekeeper sincerely, then instead of getting angry, he displayed an enthusiastic smile, and hurriedly said:
"Distinguished guest, you may proceed to the hall of that building, our President Hu Wei is waiting there!"
"As for the car, I will arrange it in the parking lot, and return the keys to you later."
Saying this.
The gatekeeper pointed directly opposite Xu Liang, at the building at the end of the road.
Then he turned and jogged towards Xu Liang’s car, promptly starting it, driving slowly and cautiously towards the parking lot.
"Distinguished guests?"
Xu Liang paused, looking at the main building of the welfare institute, with an inexplicable light in his eyes.
"Guests?"
He uttered a question.
This means... he wasn’t the only one visiting today?
It seems he guessed correctly yesterday, Zhuge Rong indeed wouldn’t arrange a specific time just for him to join Cross Group.
Instead, the arrangement was made during the gathering time of Cross Group!
It’s just...
"I wonder who else will be there."
Xu Liang chuckled, his tone filled with a trace of sarcasm.
On today, November 17th, the police and he are preparing for an action to catch people, which happen to be joining this morning... it’s the classic case of joining the national army in ’49!
As for identities...
He was quite curious, besides himself and Wang Chenghua, who else in Cross Group would be able to join.
"Forget it, the more the merrier!"
Xu Liang restrained his thoughts.
Immediately, he continued forward, expressionless.
With his movement, the main building in front grew larger in his sight, until he stood at the entrance hall, facing a large glass door.
This is the welfare institute.
Through the glass door, one should be able to see the children.
However, the hall is utterly desolate, as if time has stood still, without any movement.
Xu Liang put his hand on the door handle and gently pushed.
"Squeak~"
The door opened.
A tiny stream of warmth seeped through the gaps of his clothes into his body.
In the reception hall, a man sitting on the sofa, drinking tea, paused for a moment, then raised his head, his gaze instantly locking onto Xu Liang, who entered.
The man paused slightly, then suddenly spoke:
"Lawyer Xu?"
Xu Liang swiftly glanced around, then focused his gaze on the man, nodding.
"It’s me."
As he spoke, he deeply imprinted the man’s face in his mind.
The man had distinct facial features different from ordinary people, making him memorable.
He had a square face, single eyelids, a broad nose, most notably, his eyebrows were quite thick.
His appearance suggested integrity but a closer look at those single eyelids revealed a cunning glint.
"I am Hu Wei, the president of the Red Heart Charity Relief Agency."
Hu Wei stood up, slowly walking towards Xu Liang.
"President Wang should have introduced me to you."
"Let’s skip the pleasantries... Everything is prepared for you on my end, just waiting for you to choose!"
Saying this, Hu Wei displayed an enthusiastic smile.
Xu Liang paused when he heard this, his brows slightly raising.
"Choose?"
"What about the others, do they choose as well?"
He looked around.
At present, it seemed like he was the only outsider in the hall... where were the others?
"Haha, President Qian and President Zhao have already made their choices, just waiting for you."
Hu Wei responded cheerfully without any defense, laughing.