The Amazing Son-in-Law [The Charismatic Charlie Wade] (Chinese name) Chapter: 4758

Seeing the shame on Lang Hongjun’s face, Charlie Wade’s view of him shifted a bit. He had thought Lang was just a selfish person focused on wealth and fame. But now, he could see that Lang had some conscience.

Lang Hongjun had never shared such deep feelings with anyone in years. He didn’t really believe that he had a special bond with Yechen that allowed him to open up like this. He had kept these thoughts bottled up for so long, waiting for the right person to share them with.

Yechen comforted him, saying, “The motherland has always been kind to its children. Many people like you have returned over the years, and the motherland has welcomed them with open arms. It sends talents out to learn and improve. Not everyone can come back to serve the motherland after their studies, but if even a few choose to return, it’s worth it. Losing some along the way is just part of it.”

After a moment, Yechen continued, “It’s like transporting ice in a foam box. No matter how well you wrap it, some will melt during the journey. But as long as there’s some ice left when you arrive, the effort is meaningful.”

Lang Hongjun looked a bit surprised, then nodded. He spoke softly, “We were drawn to the bright world of the West, thinking it would offer us a larger stage to showcase ourselves. We didn’t forget our motherland; we just felt full of energy in our new surroundings.”

Lang Hongjun looked around with a heavy heart. He said, “I really want to serve my country! But right now, I can’t even support my own mother. She’s in her 70s and still works at a Chinese restaurant just to help us make ends meet. After all these years of studying and learning technology, I find myself working as a seafarer to support my family. How can I have the courage to go back to China?”

Yechen asked him, “Do you know what being a seafarer involves?”

Lang Hongjun shook his head. “I know the basics, but not the specifics. I think I’ll just be running errands on the ship. Since I’m new, I’m still figuring things out. The most important part of this job is hard work. Some people can’t even go home for a year and a half.”

Marven Ye then asked, “Do you think you’re suited for this job?”

Lang Hongjun replied, “Honestly, I work in communication technology. I can explain how to locate a freighter, avoid obstacles, and communicate with land through satellite. But being a seaman? I’m lost. I don’t even know the basic structure of a ship, and I’m not sure if I’ll get seasick out there.”

With emotion, Lang Hongjun added, “But I have to do this for my family’s sake.”

Charlie Wade spent a long time chatting with Lang Hongjun, learning more about his past. Lang Hongjun used to be a gifted individual with big dreams.

When most students were just getting their high school textbooks, Lang Hongjun had already been accepted into a prestigious university. While others were preparing for their college entrance exams, he was studying abroad as a public student.

At that time, many young people were hesitant about coming to the United States. It was the golden age of Silicon Valley, where the Internet was rapidly changing the world. Lang Hongjun noticed that Zhang Chaoyang, who had also studied in the U.S., returned to China and started Sohu and Baidu.

He saw many of his seniors who stayed in the United States becoming successful in the booming Internet industry. Some became millionaires, leading listed companies, while others rang the bell on the Nasdaq, instantly becoming worth millions of dollars.

Additionally, Lang observed many graduates in finance who went to work for investment banks on Wall Street. They were earning salaries in the hundreds of thousands, or even millions. Some even managed venture capital funds worth tens of millions or over a hundred million dollars, where a single meal could determine whether they invested millions in a project.