Aunt Cai said confidently, "We all saw what you did. We are not blind. No matter how bad it is, who can ask you for help when they have difficulties? Those foreigners can help the villagers? What good are they thinking? They are here to make money, not to do good deeds."

"If they were good people, they wouldn't have sold opium to us, nor would they have shot us. I still remember the sign on the concession that said 'Chinese and dogs are not allowed to enter'. Although I worked for a wealthy family and my master was nice, I was still a servant."

"After the founding of New China, we are the masters of the country. Everyone is equal and has dignity. Young people may not have a comparison, but we, the poor people who came from the old society, know what is good and what is bad."

Wu Jiao was listening on the side and couldn't help asking: "But our country is very poor!"

"We are poor, but there is nothing we can do about it," Aunt Cai replied. "We don't want to live independently in other countries. We are blocked and we want to fight. I'm not kidding. We used to practice shooting and throwing grenades while working, ready to fight the US and the Soviet Union at any time."

"Why are you all willing to train so hard when you're already working so hard? It's because we don't want to be dogs or slaves on our own land. We don't want our country's good things to be taken away, and we don't want to see our loved ones being slaughtered again."

Han Xiaorui listened to Aunt Cai reminiscing about the past and could imagine that generation of people were ready to fight at any time in order to preserve their hard-earned independence.

Aunt Cai is just one of the millions of Chinese people.

The previous generation and the generation before that worked hard. Modern people have to use their brains and efforts.

Originally, Han Xiaorui thought that the matter would come to an end and there would be no more twists and turns in the contract.

Unexpectedly, just after she came out of confinement, district government staff came to her home in person.

"Hello, my last name is Zhao, and I'm in charge of attracting investment in the city!" Director Zhao introduced himself. "I apologize for coming to your house without permission."

Han Xiaorui made tea for Director Zhao, and asked suspiciously, "Director Zhao, what brings you here?"

It is not necessary to come to her house to attract investment! Han Xiaorui has invested a lot in Jinshan Bay.

Director Zhao smiled and said, "It's not a big deal. Our district highly recognizes Comrade Han's current investment. It not only creates jobs and increases income, but also increases tax revenue. Our district is now doing very well."

Han Xiaorui said modestly, "This is all thanks to the good planning and arrangement of the leaders."

In fact, these praises and commendations have already been made through the conference, so Director Zhao doesn't need to come again.

After the greetings, Director Zhao said, "Based on our assessment, Comrade Han, your investment in Jinshan Bay has reached a certain scale. If you increase it further, you will be too busy to handle it, resulting in idle resources."

"After discussing with the district leaders, we suggest that you sublease the islands where the amusement park and the aquarium are built. This will not only reduce your investment pressure, but also help develop the islands in Jinshan Bay as soon as possible."

When Han Xiaorui heard this, she suddenly realized that it must be those Japanese devils who could no longer follow the mass line and started to take the upper-level line.

Han Xiaorui asked: "Director Zhao, I want to know who has set their eyes on these islands?"

Director Zhao was embarrassed when he heard this. "Our goal is to build and develop Jinshan Bay, not to occupy the mountain and waste resources."

Han Xiaorui smiled and said, "I have already signed a contract with Fudan University and the municipal design bureau and planning institute to jointly build a water park and an oceanarium."

"You say I'm wasting resources, but I've already spent real money on these things! I'm not stagnant like you say!"

"The Jinshan Bay commercial street and scenic area that I built, the water park and the aquarium are part of the same system. I can't be a savior for others."

When Director Zhao heard this, he felt that today's task was difficult. "But the investment in the aquarium and water park is huge, and the relevant domestic technology may not be able to meet the requirements."

"Shanghai is at the forefront of reform and opening up. Since we are going to build a water park and an oceanarium, we must make them the most advanced and safest ones, so that we can better prepare for the foreign teams."

Han Xiaorui rolled her eyes when she heard this. "Director Zhao, did those Japanese investors take the official route and insist on occupying these islands?"

Director Zhao smiled awkwardly, "Comrade Han, since you know, I won't talk to you anymore! The Japanese are going to invest 2 million. This is a very large company for us in Shencheng, and the leaders above don't want to miss it."

Han Xiaorui snorted when she heard this. "Economic development is indeed important, but don't you think their behavior is very abnormal? There are many places in Shanghai where water parks can be built. Why do they have to focus on Jinshan Bay?"

"The Japanese came here and asked to cooperate with me. They were only willing to provide technology and design drawings. I provided money and land for construction. Right from the start, they wanted to take 51% of my shares. Later, they reduced their shares as if it was alms, but they still wanted 40%."

"They are just a design and construction company, yet they dare to ask me for so much! They are not working for me, but want to make me a sucker."

"Not only that, they also demanded to participate in management and the right to survey hydrological data around Shencheng. With such demands, don't you suspect their true purpose? Maybe they are spying!"

"The Battle of Shanghai was so difficult that an entire division was killed in one day. They were troops armed with German weapons, well-trained and well-equipped. Wasn't it because of the betrayal of traitors?"

"Director Zhao, this is not the first or second time we've dealt with each other. I remind you that you should be cautious in this matter and not get involved."

Director Zhao's face changed drastically when he heard this. "Comrade Han, are you telling the truth?"

Han Xiaorui nodded. "If you don't believe it, you can ask those Japanese translators. They know better!"

"These people who came to build the water park and oceanarium in Jinshan Bay must have conducted hydrological surveys in the surrounding areas and even further away, and even placed some survey equipment in some hidden places."

"At that time, almost all the sea operations or underwater information from Shencheng and the seashore will be open to others. Don't you think this is dangerous?"

As Han Xiaorui spoke, more and more beads of sweat appeared on Director Zhao's forehead.

"We just thought it was a business activity, but we didn't expect it might hide such a huge espionage activity!"

Han Xiaorui's expression was serious. "Director Zhao, the Japanese can invest 200 million, but they invested 200 million without saying anything. It is very likely that it will be divided into ten years, or even longer."

"I can't invest 200 million, but I do have 80 million. If it's not enough, I'll borrow from my husband's family. I'll support our school professors and students to study abroad, and then work with our design institutes and construction units to build together and improve our own capabilities."

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