Chapter 339
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"It seems that Madam Yan isn't keen on going for dinner . " Secretary Liu laughed in response .
"Secretary Liu, that isn't the case . I'm buried with work lately . " Xuxu made use of her work commitments as an excuse .
Actually, she wasn't entirely using it as an excuse to brush him off . She was indeed preoccupied with work but of course, she would still be able to make time for a meal if she wanted to .
Secretary Liu didn't insist further . "Next time then . "
Xuxu nodded her head and answered in a patronizing tone, "Alright . "
Just then, Secretary Liu recalled something . "By the way, regarding that piece of land, the government have already started sourcing for potential investors . If things developed smoothly, the land might be expropriated by early next year . "
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So fast? Xuxu was startled . They were just talking about taking back this piece of land and then relocating the inhabitants . Every procedure involves a tedious and significant amount of work . Yet, the land would be expropriated by early next year . Wasn't this too soon?
She was dumbfounded for a moment but still managed to smile in response . "Got it . Thank you, Secretary Liu . "
Early next year… It was already November . This meant that in a few months' time, Tiny Stars Orphanage would probably be demolished .
She had initially intended to take possession of the land first so that the government would not demolish the entire place within the next two years . She would then have ample time to think of ways to relocate the children .
But with only a few months left, it would be quite challenging to handle the matter at hand .
Yan Rusheng raised his head and saw Xuxu walking in with her phone in her hand . She looked forlorn and troubled .
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He rose and beckoned her to come . "What's the matter?"
Xuxu sighed as she snapped out of her daze . "Secretary Liu called to inform that we can start the paperwork for the land possession . "
Yan Rusheng nodded . "That is good news . "
But there must be some negative news too . He waited for her to continue .
Xuxu heaved another heavy sigh . "He also revealed that by early next year, the land might be seized by the government . There's still a huge chance that the orphanage may still have to be demolished . "
Yan Rusheng put on a smile as he tried to console her . "You still have time . Isn't it till next year?"
Xuxu was worried sick . "It's only a few more months to go . I'd better inform Matron Huang to source for a new location . For what use would be those lands that they're eagerly trying to expropriate them? Perhaps they're going to build new factories? All these have to be taken into consideration . "
When rural farmlands are opened up for redevelopment, the site would often be used to build factories — and these factories cause so much pollution in the area . If so, then what sense does it make to find a nearby location to set up an orphanage?
Yan Rusheng held her by her waist and walked her towards the sofa .
"I envy those children," he remarked all of a sudden .
Bewildered by his statement, Xuxu raised her head and looked at him . "They are pitiful orphans . Why are you envious of them?"
Yan Rusheng cast a sideways glance at her and with a hint of jealousy in his tone, he said, "They are always in your heart and you are always so concerned and worried for them . "
He withdrew his arm from Xuxu's waist and took a step towards the sofa and sat down .
Xuxu was taken aback . She looked at the scion and somehow had mixed emotions about his jealousy — she could not deny that she was exasperated and at the same time amused .
If he only knew that he has always held a special place in her heart — she was also full of concerns and worry for him .
Would he… go wild with joy?
Ahem . Forget it .
Let bygones be bygones . Now that they were already together, the past was no longer important, wasn't it?
"You are no longer a child and yet you still make people worry for you constantly," she teased, and sat down next to him . "If you admit that you are a child, I'll concern myself with your daily routines such as eating, sleeping, and shitting . "