Return to the City: The Strongest King-Chapter 1749 - 1686: Opening Up (Quadruple Release)
Qiao Yunxi nodded and said, "That's right, I used to think that working hard in school was the way to a good life, but for some reasons, I couldn't study at school."
Seeing the puzzled expressions on Shen Yue and He Lingzhi's faces, Song Xiaodong said, "You both grew up in privileged environments, never bullied from a young age, but Yunxi is an orphan with no one to protect her. And because she's so pretty, many people have intentions for her, leading her down the path of a delinquent."
Shen Yue nodded repeatedly, saying, "I see. I worry that these kids won't have opportunities and might go astray. Oh, Yunxi, I'm not referring to you."
Qiao Yunxi smiled slightly and said, "I understand. That period was the darkest in my life, but I'm fine now. I don't want anyone else to go through what I did, so I truly admire you, Shen Yue. What you're doing is indeed remarkable."
Song Xiaodong chimed in, saying, "Indeed, Shen Yue sets a great example for our Su Family. In the future, we should engage more in similar philanthropic activities. What's the point of making so much money if it's just numbers? It's better to do more good deeds."
Shen Yue's eyes lit up, "That's great! Whatever you decide to do, I can help connect you."
Song Xiaodong squinted his eyes and said, "Little Yue, I suddenly have an idea, but it might mean you leaving here."
"Ah?" Shen Yue frowned and bit her lip, saying, "Brother Dongzi, please let me stay a little longer. I really can't bear to leave these kids."
Song Xiaodong pinched Shen Yue's cheek and said, "What are you thinking? I'm not trying to force you to leave here just to be with me. Do I really seem that domineering?"
"Then you mean..." Shen Yue breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Song Xiaodong in confusion.
"Little Yue, you want to do good, but one person's strength is limited. Like now, at most you can only support one elementary school. That's just treating the symptoms, not the root cause. My idea is for you to manage a fund, so you can create more schools, recruit more people, and help more people."
Shen Yue stared at Song Xiaodong, and suddenly she jumped onto him, wrapping her legs around his waist, giving him a big kiss on the face, exclaiming excitedly, "Brother Dongzi, are you really going to do this?"
"Of course! I've already thought it through. I'll invest one billion first, how about that?" Song Xiaodong hugged Shen Yue's waist, smiling as he asked.
"One billion... my god, you're such a tycoon. That's an incredibly generous offer. I don't even know how to use it all." Shen Yue was somewhat flustered.
Song Xiaodong laughed and said, "You can figure it out slowly, get together with like-minded people, and I'm sure you'll do a great job."
Shen Yue nodded repeatedly, "Alright, alright, but... such a big task, I'm afraid I can't handle it. Oh my, one billion, just thinking about it gives me the jitters."
Song Xiaodong laughed heartily and said, "No worries, no worries, as long as the money is used wisely."
Shen Yue, filled with excitement, gave Song Xiaodong another kiss on the cheek, her joy evident.
Shen Yue didn't leave with Song Xiaodong immediately. A new teacher needed to come first before she could leave.
But that wasn't difficult. Shen Yue had always been in contact with some volunteer schools and organizations, and it wouldn't take long to find someone to replace her.
After returning to Minghe, Song Xiaodong brought Qiao Yunxi and He Lingzhi to visit Shen Dongyang and his wife.
"Xiaodong, why did you personally come to our home, and why bring gifts?" Shen Dongyang's wife Sun Dongxiang accepted the gifts from Song Xiaodong, smiling warmly.
Song Xiaodong hurriedly said, "It's the right thing to do." His tone was more polite than usual.
Previously, he hadn't been involved with Shen Yue, so when interacting with Shen Dongyang and his wife, he was confident. But now it was different; he had a relationship with their daughter, making them his future in-laws, so his demeanor naturally lacked confidence.
Shen Dongyang immediately sensed the subtle change in Song Xiaodong's attitude, locked eyes with him, and laughed, "Exactly, Xiaodong isn't an outsider. He has so many nice things at home; giving some to us is no big deal."
Sun Dongxiang gave her husband a sidelong glance, saying, "Dongzi has helped our family so much. It's not good that we haven't visited him, and yet we let him visit us. Don't you know how you became mayor?"
Song Xiaodong quickly said, "Auntie, that's not quite right. Uncle Shen really has the capability and talent; he should've become mayor long ago. If Uncle Shen lacked ability, no one could help him."
Sun Dongxiang chuckled softly, "Alright, alright, keep flattering him. Fine, you two sit down, I'll go stir up a couple of dishes so you can have some drinks. Don't mind if my cooking isn't as good as your family's chefs."
She had eaten at Song Xiaodong's home several times, so she knew the standard of dining there.
Song Xiaodong laughed, "Auntie, you see, that's exactly why I'm here to enjoy some home-cooked meals."
"That's all I wanted to hear." Sun Dongxiang happily went to the kitchen.
