At the start, I tricked the school beauty, and ended up with twins?

Chen Tian, uncharacteristically, put away his childlike smile, cradling a teacup in his hand as he gazed deeply at the map of Huaxia hanging on the wall of the tearoom.

He was on the brink of old age and death, and everything he had obtained in this land would eventually return to it.

"Old man, are you talking about the energy factory?"

Gu Yu pondered for quite a while before posing this question to Chen Tian.

He wasn't sure if his guess was correct, but he estimated it wasn't far off.

Otherwise, there was no reason for Chen Tian to bring him to this dinner party just to meet Prince Weitu.

Although Prince Weitu had a noble status, it didn't have much to do with Gu Yu's future development.

Unless Gu Yu planned to do business in Dubai in the future.

Not to mention whether he would go or not, even if he did, that would probably be in the far-off future.

So, after much thought, it could only be related to the energy factory.

Although Chen Tian was very wealthy and a well-known tycoon domestically, he was different from those blood-sucking capitalists; he was an elder who had lived through the late 1950s.

Those were the years when everyone was loyal and loved the collective.

Raised under the education of heroism, they were a generation that chanted about studying for the rise of Huaxia and possessed a strong sense of collective honor and belonging.

It was evident when Chen Tian attended the international auction and aggressively bid for Snake Head, and even though the bid had already surpassed the value of Snake Head itself, he was determined to drive the price beyond what the foreigners were willing to pay.

Even if he could not bring Snake Head back, he would not allow it, a symbol of Huaxia's culture, to fall into the hands of foreigners.

After Lance bought Snake Head and gifted it to the elder, it was certain that the elder would have immediately donated Snake Head to the National Museum.

Money hadn't clouded the elder's original heart; he still loved Huaxia, saw himself as part of the large collective, and was always ready to contribute his strength.

So, the elder, joining forces with Lance and Prince Weitu to set up the energy factory was for the purpose of giving back to society.

Gu Yu had no doubts about it.

He believed the elder hadn't lied, but he wasn't exactly clear on what the underlying interests were.

"You're not too dumb, it is the energy factory."

Chen Tian gave Gu Yu an affirming look.

Gu Yu: "...?"

When had he ever been dumb?

But since the elder's expression was solemn at the time, he didn't argue and just quietly listened as the elder continued.

"Nowadays, as the foreigners' targeted policies against our companies tighten, the cost of importing energy resources grows ever steeper, burdening many businesses."

"Relying on existing resource channels can no longer meet the demand, so we need to find a way to establish a new one."

"That's why I thought of partnering with Lance and Weitu to set up the energy factory and then use the energy factory to bring critically needed energy resources into the country."

"In this project, Lance is the shield, Weitu is the name, and I bring the money."

"Officially, Lance is a shareholder of the factory, but in reality, I have hired Lance as a bodyguard, and he is also my bargaining chip in negotiations with Weitu."

"As for Weitu, though he seems to be a prince who is carelessly extravagant and not in need of money, in reality, his ambitions are quite grand. When one has more money than they can spend, their gaze naturally settles on power."

"Helping him become the crown prince is an offer he can't refuse."

Chen Tian spoke the reasons calmly and unhurriedly.

It was a short sentence, but it contained much information, and Gu Yu carefully digested its content.

Lance was an arms dealer, active in the Middle East Region, with a widespread influence and abundant intelligence. Having Lance meant that the energy factory had an extra layer of protection.

As for choosing Prince Weitu, that was even simpler.

Winning over Weitu as a shareholder of the energy factory was to give the energy factory a legitimate identity. As an Emirate of the United Arab Emirates, Dabai is one of the responsible parties in the Gulf Region. Their involvement in the construction of the Gulf couldn't be more normal.

With such a multi-faceted arrangement, even if the Western guys led by the United States wanted to target it, they would have no reason to do so.

This move is indeed too ingenious!

It ensures not only the future security of the energy factory after its completion but also its legal operation in the Gulf.

As for what followed, it was much simpler; through the energy factory, Chen Tian channeled energy resources to the homeland, which not only alleviated the lack of energy resources for enterprises but also eased the economic pressure of energy on the market.

"Elder, I have never truly admired someone in reality, but you are the first!"

Gu Yu said, full of admiration.

Chen Tian was truly acting for the country and its people!

At Chen Tian's level, his thinking depth had far surpassed that of ordinary people.

While ordinary people were still considering how to make more money, Chen Tian was already thinking about how to use his wealth to contribute to society,

a point that was enough to earn Gu Yu's respect.

"As Huaxia people, this is what we should do; there's nothing to admire or not admire about it. Do what you can with the abilities you have,"

"When one day you reach my level, you'll find that making money is just part of the process, not the result; what you do with the money earned is the actual result."

Chen Tian waved his hand, not feeling himself to be that great.

In his mind, the higher your status, the greater your responsibility.

He simply felt that he had done something he ought to do.

Chen Tian had a profound look in his eyes as he reminisced about the past, recalling the various oaths he had taken.

Gu Yu fell silent, not knowing what to say.

Watching Chen Tian's nostalgic gaze, Gu Yu realized that people of this era seemed to be missing something very important.

Every time he saw the internet flooded with promotions of the "Little Day" fashion street, watching people dressed in "Little Day" outfits strutting down the streets.

Watching some people consuming rice cultivated by Elder Yuan yet slandering him behind his back for indulging in luxury.

These people, their hearts warranted punishment!

The younger generation, willing to bear the weight and move forward for this great family, seemed to be dwindling.

"Yu, I'm telling you all this today to let you know that a great man born of heaven and earth should serve his country and people, care for the small family, and support the larger one!"

"Life at most spans a century; one should always leave something behind for the land that gave birth and nurtured him."

Chen Tian saw Gu Yu frowning in thought.

Finally, he spoke all the words he had been holding back in his heart.

He understood Gu Yu's excellence and the boundless potential of Gu Yu's future.

He did not want such a talented individual to one day head to Silicon Valley in the United States, to help build and fortify it!

If everyone did so, when could Huaxia return to the Dragon Altar?

This was not something he could achieve alone; it had to be accumulated generation after generation.

What he was doing now was passing on his beliefs to the next generation.

"The younger generation understands! One must not forget one's duty, however humble one's position may be,"

Gu Yu nodded emphatically. Read latest chapters at empire

Lin Xinyue also lightly bit her lip and said, "We women can also hold up half the sky!"

Finally, Chen Tian smiled.