As soon as Chen Qiang returned to New York, Ambassador Gu came to him.

"Ambassador Gu, you are a rare guest!" Chen Qiang led Ambassador Gu to the living room, and after the guests and hosted guests, they served tea.

"Ambassador Gu, try this tea, the new tea from Longjing, West Lake. When I went to participate in the London Olympics, our Chinese delegation gave me a gift." Chen Qiang said.

Chen Qiang paid a large amount of funds for the Chinese delegation. Chen Qiang bought the food, accommodation and tickets for returning to China during his time in London. In order to express his gratitude to Chen Qiang, the delegation selected the best tea from the country and gave it to Chen Qiang, including the West Lake Longjing.

Ambassador Gu is from Jiading and is also from a scholarly family. He can naturally understand the West Lake Longjing. However, Ambassador Gu was unwilling to drink tea at this time. He didn't taste the taste at all after a sip of tea.

After the two of them exchanged a few greetings, Chen Qiang asked, "Amistant Gu is here this time, I don't know what's going on?"

"Jin Chen, you won the Liangmu gold medal in the London Olympics this time and once again won glory for the country. So the government plans to give you and commend it. I am here this time to invite you to return to China and accept the commendation." Ambassador Gu said.

Chen Qiang put down his teacup, smiled slightly, and then said, "Ambassador Gu, I have heard of the situation in the country. In the past few months, three major battles have been fought in China. You must be more familiar with the final result than me. The trend is unstoppable. Maybe when I go back, Nanjing City will change its owner! You are asking me to go back at this time, it is not as simple as awarding a medal. This is pushing me into the fire pit!"

"Well..." Ambassador Gu smiled awkwardly, and then said: "Victory and defeat are common among military strategists. Although the current situation is somewhat unfavorable to us, it will definitely turn defeat into victory in the future, and the Americans will not stand by. The United States is the most powerful country in the world and has the most powerful army. Once they are willing to send troops..."

"Ambassador Gu, you are the most senior diplomat in China. You should know that if the Americans were willing to take action, they would have taken action long ago!" Chen Qiang interrupted Ambassador Gu.

Ambassador Gu also knew that the domestic situation was still very chaotic. Chen Qiang lived well in the United States, not only with money and power, but also with President Truman, it was indeed difficult for him to let Chen Qiang return to China at this time.

So Ambassador Gu said, "General Chen Jian, since you are unwilling to return to China for the time being, I won't force it, but I still have a reluctance."

"Ambassador Gu, please say." Chen Qiang said.

"If anyone else wants to invite Chen Jian to return to China, I hope you don't agree." Ambassador Gu said.

Of course, Chen Qiang knew which party the "other person" mentioned by Ambassador Gu refers to.

Regarding this, Chen Qiang just smiled but said nothing, but picked up the teacup and took a sip of the tea.

Ambassador Gu has been a diplomat all his life, and his ability to observe words and expressions is naturally first-class. Although Chen Qiang did not answer at this time, Ambassador Gu had already guessed Chen Qiang's answer.

"Oh..." Ambassador Gu knew that human hearts were the hardest to figure out. He sighed helplessly and had to get up and say goodbye.

Chen Qiang sent Ambassador Gu to the door, looking at his departure back, but his heart was filled with emotion.

Although the domestic war has not ended yet, the overall situation has been decided. The side that is doomed to fail has begun to plan a retreat. They not only have to take away wealth, but also talent. The wealth has not grown long, and anyone who holds it will run with him, but the talents are different. Many talents are unwilling to stay away from their hometowns to be islanders. A battle for talents has begun. It is precisely because of this that Ambassador Gu came to find Chen Qiang in person. Chen Qiang could even predict that in the next two or three years, this Ambassador Gu will definitely visit him many times.

Two days later, Mr. Situ also sent someone to invite Chen Qiang over.

Mr. Situ returned to New York from China in October last year, when the London Olympics had just ended and Chen Qiang was still in Europe.

"Two days ago, when you just came back from Europe, I planned to find you, but I was worried that you would be tired from the journey, so I thought you would have a rest now!" Mr. Situ said with a smile.

"Actually, I didn't feel too tired. I came back and slept for a day and then recovered." Chen Qiang paused and then asked, "Sir, come and ask me, what are the instructions?"

"I have been taking care of me for two years when I returned to China. During this period, I have made some political claims. You should have heard of it. When I set off and returned to China, the domestic situation was not clear, but in January this year, the domestic situation was relatively clear, and I also received a letter from China." Mr. Situ handed a letter to Chen Qiang and said, "I invite me back to the country to attend the People's Consultative Conference."

Chen Qiang opened the letter and read it carefully. The general content was to invite Mr. Situ back to China to discuss the establishment of the people's government, and in the end, the great man personally signed it.

"Sir, plan to return to China?" Chen Qiang asked.

"We Chinese people pay attention to returning to the roots of fallen leaves. I have been wandering in the United States for a lifetime and it is time to go back. At my age, the soil has been buried in my neck. I haven't had a few years of life. I don't want to die in a foreign land." Mr. Situ replied.

"Sir, sir, sir, will live a hundred years long," Chen Qiang said.

"I don't expect to live a hundred years long. I can let me go back to my hometown for a few years of peaceful life, so I will be satisfied. So if I don't have any accidents when I return to China this time, I don't plan to leave again." Mr. Situ paused and continued, "Do you plan to stay in the United States forever?"

"Do you want me to return to China with you?" Chen Qiang asked immediately.

"Would you like to go back to China with me?" Mr. Situ asked.

"I'm willing to go back!" Chen Qiang blurted out without hesitation, but as soon as he said that, Chen Qiang regretted it.

Chen Qiang is not alone, he can go wherever he says he has no worries at all. He now has a wife and children. If he wants to settle back in the country, Esther and children are things he must consider.

After all, the living conditions in China are not as rich as the United States, and the supply of materials is not as rich as that in the United States. Chen Qiang can overcome the hard living conditions. However, Esther, a native American, is afraid that he cannot adapt to domestic life, and Chen Qiang does not want his wife and children to return to China to suffer.

Moreover, Chen Qiang has made a lot of money in the United States. He is a Nike sports goods company and an NBA team. These are careers that Chen Qiang cannot give up easily.

What's more, with Chen Qiang's understanding of history, he knew that in the next few decades, China's development path will not be smooth, and he has experienced many setbacks and thorns on the road. Chen Qiang has no ability to change, but he does not want to be implicated.

Mr. Situ on the opposite side waved his hand: "Don't rush to agree. You are different from me, the old man. I am at this age, so what else can't be given up? But you are still young, you have a US wife, and you have a family and a career in the United States. It is normal for you to continue to stay in the United States. But one thing, I still have to tell you in advance, and the people over there also asked me to bring you a message. If you want to return to China, you can do it anytime, and you will definitely be welcomed there."

Mr. Situ is 81 years old. For him, career or something is no longer important. It doesn’t matter if the living conditions in China are worse. In order to return to China to settle down, he can give up a lot. His biggest wish now is to fall back into his roots.

Mr. Situ also knew that Chen Qiang's situation was different from him. Chen Qiang had a family and a career in the United States, and he was very prosperous. Everything Chen Qiang had in the United States could not be given to China. It is indeed a bit difficult for a man in his thirties to give up his career and start from scratch. Therefore, Mr. Situ did not force Chen Qiang to return home with him. If Chen Qiang planned to continue to stay in the United States, Mr. Situ could understand it.

...

Late at night, Chen Qiang was lying on the bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. He didn't know whether he should follow Mr. Situ back to China.

As Mr. Situ said, Chen Qiang is different from Mr. Situ. Chen Qiang has too many things that are difficult to give up, and he cannot give up everything and then return to the country to settle down like Mr. Situ.

"Maybe I should be content to pursue a fallen leaf like Mr. Situ. Besides, I am still young, and there will be no problem living for another thirty or forty years. Even if I stay in the United States now, I can wait until after the reform and opening up before going back to see it."

Thinking of this, Chen Qiang sighed deeply. He turned over on the bed, but felt a little sad. It was his reluctance to leave the motherland.

"China is now poor and indifferent, and it is really in a mess. All walks of life need talents. The domestic sports industry will almost develop from the beginning. If I go back, it will at least help China's sports industry and avoid detours for a few years. Isn't this what I learned in my previous life?"

Until dawn, Chen Qiang did not fall asleep. He was having a fierce ideological struggle in his heart.

Esther woke up. She planned to make breakfast for Chen Qiang, but found that Chen Qiang had dark circles and was lying on the bed in a listless manner, staring at the ceiling.

"Did you not sleep all night?" Esther asked.

Chen Qiang nodded.

"Have you encountered any trouble?" Esther asked.

"I don't know if I should go back to China to settle down." Chen Qiang replied.

"Go back to China to settle down? Isn't you fighting a war there?" Esther asked in confusion.

"The war is almost over, and China will usher in peace soon." Chen Qiang replied.

"If there is no problem with safety, I think it doesn't matter where I live. Wasn't it good when we went to Europe before?" Esther said.

Chen Qiang smiled slightly. Esther probably felt that settling in China was similar to when he visited European countries before. It was like traveling, with delicious food and drinks every day, and you could also visit attractions and experience the local customs and customs.

"Esther, this is different from when he was in Europe. China is not as developed as Europe. Compared with Europe, China is much poorer and more backward. China does not have sufficient supplies, and most of the people there have not even had enough food and clothing." Chen Qiang replied.

"We have money, but we can't buy anything?" Esther asked naively.

"You are right. China is too poor and even if you have money, you may not be able to buy things." Chen Qiang sighed and continued: "What's more, in terms of ideology, China is different from the United States, and it can even be said to be hostile to each other. Do you understand the meaning of hostility? Treat the other party as an enemy, just like the United States treats Japan during the war."

"You mean, there will be war between China and the United States?" Esther asked in horror.

"Yes, maybe it won't take long to go, China and the United States will have a war, and the location of the war may be around China." Chen Qiang said.

"Since China is so poor and has to fight, why do you have to go back?" Esther asked.

"Because I am Chinese!" Chen Qiang blurted out without thinking. This was his subconscious answer.

The next second, Chen Qiang suddenly realized that deep down in his heart, he had already made a decision.

Wife, son, career, money, reputation... Chen Qiang has a lot in the United States, and these are his bonds and can be used as a reason for him to stay in the United States.

Chen Qiang had only one reason to return to China: he was Chinese!

This is enough for just one reason!

"I have decided that I want to return to China!" Chen Qiang said resolutely.

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Chapter completed!