Warhammer 40K in a box

Chapter 339 Nursing Home

Chen Xi's big house and new car undoubtedly made his parents seriously suspect that he had done something illegal or disorderly.

When the elderly couple stood in front of their son's well-decorated new home, the mother's expression unconsciously became tense.

The father frowned as he looked at the gleaming marble floor of the hallway, his slightly uneasy figure reflected in the shiny elevator doors—this was a world apart from the old, run-down neighborhood their son had always remembered.

"How much did this house cost?" The mother's concerned question was tinged with barely concealed worry. She clearly remembered that Chen Xi was renting an apartment last year, how could she have moved into such a high-end residential area in the blink of an eye?
The father's face darkened immediately, and he grabbed Chen Xi, who was changing into slippers, demanding, "Tell me the truth, where did this money come from?"

He lowered his voice, his eyes sharp: "The economic crime investigation department is cracking down hard now, especially on online lending, cryptocurrencies, and the like..."

My father worked for most of his life in a state-owned enterprise when he was young, and he saw too many cases of people who became rich overnight but ended up in prison.

At this moment, news headlines about illegal fundraising and online fraud flashed through his mind, and even looking at his son's new car parked downstairs felt like an eyesore.

They knew their son too well.

Chen Xi was never a particularly clever child. After graduating from university, she changed jobs four or five times, and every time they talked on the phone, she would complain about working overtime and her boss.

The mother still remembers that her son was worried about rent last year. If he had the ability to make a lot of money, he should have shown it long ago.

The father clearly remembers that last Spring Festival his son was worried and said that the company might lay off employees, how could it have happened so quickly...

"Dad, Mom, don't worry." Chen Xi smiled wryly and ushered the two elders into the living room, then brought out the documents that had been prepared in advance from the study.

He knew his parents too well—his father was always cautious in his actions, and his mother was prone to worry.

For this purpose, he specially prepared a complete set of supporting documents: the municipal government's official project approval document, various equity documents stamped with the official seal, and even the bank statements for the most recent six months were printed out clearly.

"This is an ecological agriculture project in cooperation with the municipal government, and it has national support behind it." Chen Xi opened the document and pointed to the middle-aged man standing next to him in the group photo tucked inside: "This is Mayor Li of this city. He even came to the ribbon-cutting ceremony that day. It was reported on TV. If you're not sure, you can check it on the government website."

In the photo, Mayor Li is warmly shaking hands with Chen Xi, and behind them is an ecological plantation that is now in operation.

Faced with the official documents and various certificates bearing the government seal that Chen Xi presented, they finally believed that Chen Xi had indeed worked on a government project and made a lot of money.

My father put on his reading glasses and checked the project approval document, which was stamped with the municipal government's seal, page by page. His tense shoulders finally relaxed.

However, Chen Xi's father still habitually nagged a few times. He took off his glasses, rubbed the bridge of his nose, and his tone had softened a lot: "Money comes quickly, so you have to be more careful. Don't be like those nouveau riche. Save your money for a rainy day."

The mother's mind had long since wandered elsewhere.

While Chen Xi went to the kitchen to pour tea, she quickly followed, mysteriously pulling a bulging envelope from her handbag: "This is the dowry money Mom saved for you. I was originally thinking..."

Her voice lowered even further, "Things are better now, Mom asked Aunt Wang to introduce you to someone? She said last time there was a girl who works in a public institution, and she's really pretty..."

"Mom!" Chen Xi interrupted her, both amused and exasperated, and carried the tea set to the living room.

But the old woman followed closely behind, relentlessly insisting, "You're thirty years old! Before, it was hard to find a house, but now you have a house and a car. Aunt Zhang downstairs's grandson is already old enough to run errands!" Her voice suddenly rose, causing her husband, who was reading documents, to look up as well.

The father took off his glasses, rubbed the bridge of his nose, and suddenly asked, "Is your project stable?"

The previous sternness had vanished from his tone, replaced by a hint of pride.

After receiving his son's affirmative answer, he nodded and turned to his wife, saying, "Our son's career is just starting out, why rush into finding a partner?"

Although his tone remained serious, he couldn't hide the smile on his lips.
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After settling things with his parents, Chen Xi waited for them to rest for a day before driving them to the hospital he had already arranged.

Chen Xi originally wanted to have her parents undergo rejuvenation surgery at the People's Hospital. Putting aside everything else, Hai Tu was a doctor at this hospital, which was also a top-tier public hospital, and its standards in all aspects were trustworthy.

However, relevant parties reminded Chen Xi that this matter should not be carried out in a crowded place, as it could easily expose more information.

They coordinated and arranged for a hospital with fewer staff and a higher safety level.

"Where is this? It doesn't look like a hospital!" Chen Xi's mother got out of the car, looking at the quiet surroundings with a puzzled expression.

In China, hospitals are usually overcrowded. This place, which looks quiet and not crowded, doesn't really look like a hospital.

Chen Xi's father looked around and then asked Chen Xi, "Is this a cadre sanatorium?"

"This is a sanatorium for retired cadres in this city. This project hasn't been widely promoted yet, so we'll leave it here for now." Chen Xi didn't explain much and led the two elderly people into the sanatorium.

There were already people waiting at the sanatorium. After a few brief greetings, they took Chen Xi's parents for a medical check-up, while Chen Xi found a place to sit down casually.

After Chen Xi sat down, someone immediately brought him hot tea, and soon after, someone casually sat down next to him.

The man first chatted about the weather, then asked if Chen Xi was accompanying his parents. After receiving an affirmative reply, he started talking to him.

The conversation touched on recent news about various high-tech technologies in different countries, and the speaker asked for Chen Xi's opinion. In particular, the speaker mentioned other countries' dissatisfaction with my country's possession of these high technologies and their demands for sharing them.

In response, Chen Xi only gave one answer: "When we were poor and had nothing, they didn't share their technology with us. Now that we are ahead, they have the nerve to ask us to share."

If it were me, I'd simply establish an aerospace force and conduct an orbital airborne exercise, letting these nagging foreign politicians know that we can launch a decapitation strike against them at any time! That would shut them up!

Listen to us and cooperate with us, and we won't hesitate to share the benefits and lead all of humanity to progress together.

But if they oppose us, insist on attacking and suppressing us, and don't allow us to develop, then they have no reason to exist.

After saying that, Chen Xi got up to get water, leaving a plastic bag on her seat.

(End of this chapter)