This time Li Du stayed in Los Angeles, so meeting Francis was very convenient . The two met at a private club next to the old part of the city . The club's owner was a friend of Bell's and, coincidentally, of Francis' .
As usual, the star drove her domineering g-series .
After the two met, Li Du's polite greeting turned out to be as manly as ever . There was no need to be polite, so he got straight to the point . Li Du told the story of Bruce at Salem Harbor, Bruce's family, and what Bruce was doing .
"The boy is very remarkable," said Francis, somewhat moved .
Chris Bell said, "Indeed . So when my buddy decided to help him, I felt duty-bound to do the same . This kid is the most responsible philanthropist I've ever met, and we have a responsibility to help him . "
"Chris is exaggerating . You're a more responsible philanthropist . " Li Du laughed .
Bell shook his head firmly and said, "No, Li . What a man gives to charity is not about how much he gives but how much he has . "
He pointed to himself and continued, "I gave away some of the money I earned, but what about the kids? He gives with all his heart . "
Francis looked thoughtfully at the coffee in front of her and said, "You have to prove what you are saying is true . If there is such a wonderful child, I want to help him . "
"I took some pictures and could take two kids and have them tell you their experiences . Is that ok?"
Before Francis could answer, Bell shook his head and said, "Hey, man, let me do it . " He opened the door, went out, and soon returned with a beautiful woman in an elegant dress by his side .
Francis and the young woman smiled as they exchanged warm hugs . Francis said, "It's nice to hear that you went to Africa some time ago, Stephanie . Your skin is not at all tan . "
Stephanie, the owner of the private club, laughed cheerfully and said, "God bless you . You don't know! I did not dare to leave the house without applying a thick layer of sunblock first . "
Bell mused, "No wonder I always smell fragrances on you . "
"Of course . Of course, I smell fragrant . . . " Stephanie laughed .
"Well, your skin definitely smells of sunscreen," Bell said calmly .
Stephanie punched him . "Oh, Chris, when did you get so glib? You are no longer the 'son of God' I know . "
Stephanie punched him . "Oh, Chris, when did you get so glib? You are no longer the 'son of God' I know . "
To spice things up a bit with a simple joke, Bell touched on the subject . "Stephanie, we need Ms . McDormand's help on something, but she has doubts about our character, so I need your confirmation . "
The smile on the pretty young woman's face was hidden as she said, "What do I need to do?"
Bell told Francis, "I swear to you, Ms . McDormand, that what my friend and I said earlier is true, and I stake my character as proof . "
Stephanie added, "Fran, I don't know what he said, but Chris is a real gentleman, and if you ask me which man I still trust, I have to tell you, I trust Chris Bell!"
Francis smiled . "Well, Stephanie, I don't know this Mr . Chris Bell, but I know you . If you tell me to trust him, I will trust him . "
Li Du was very touched . He did not expect Bell to help him in this way . He had not met Bruce himself, so what he chose to do was a risk . Bell used his connection with Stephanie to back him up . It was a trust that Li Du was grateful for .
Curious, Stephanie asked, "What are you discussing? It looks serious . "
"Of course, the reason I needed proof was that you think it's just a motorcycle, but I think it's more than that," Francis said .
Li Du caught another meaning in her words and asked, "What do you mean?"
Li Du caught another meaning in her words and asked, "What do you mean?"
Francis said, "I know a good man who would be happy to help a child who worships Batman . So I thought if I was going to help this kid, I'd impress him . "
. . .
The weather in Los Angeles officially entered summer in late July . Even when the sky was cloudy, the heat could still be felt . Community Administrator Rex Latin called out several children in an abandoned factory community in the Salem Harbor slum . These children were mostly of the yellow race, thin and silent .
The head of the pack was a 14 or 15 year old, with a right leg problem and a limp . It was the boy, Bruce, who called himself Batman . "May I help you, Mr . Latin?" Bruce asked politely .
Rex looked at him with a half-smile . "Can't I visit with you, even if there isn't anything wrong?"
Bruce grinned . "Sure, I just don't want to waste your time, Mr . Latin . "
Rex patted him on the shoulder and said, "Bruce, you're a good boy . You're a good talker . I like you . "
Bruce became alarmed and said, "What's the matter, Mr . Latin? Your praise makes me very uneasy . "
Rex did not answer . Instead, he said, "Bruce, you know my purpose in creating this community . I want to provide a place for the poor people here at Salem Harbor, for the poor people who want to live . "
Bruce became alarmed and said, "What's the matter, Mr . Latin? Your praise makes me very uneasy . "
Rex did not answer . Instead, he said, "Bruce, you know my purpose in creating this community . I want to provide a place for the poor people here at Salem Harbor, for the poor people who want to live . "
Bruce nodded . "This is God's great compliment . "
"I know you're not poor . You're smart and hard-working, and if you leave Salem Harbor, you can always find a career . Even if you don't have a degree, ten or 20 years from now, you'll still be successful," said Rex .
Bruce was silent, and a boy who had been behind him approached .
"So I wonder, why don't you get out of here? Why do you have to take care of these little guys?" asked Rex .
Bruce looked at him strangely and said, "What's the matter, Mr . Latin? I don't see why you're asking…"
"Just answer . "
Bruce said without hesitation, "Because I know them . Nobody wants to take care of them, but somebody has to . I'm willing to do that . I want to help more people in need . "
This time Li Du stayed in Los Angeles, so meeting Francis was very convenient . The two met at a private club next to the old part of the city . The clubs owner was a friend of Bells and, coincidentally, of Francis . As usual, the star drove her domineering g-series . After the two met, Li Dus polite greeting turned out to be as manly as ever . There was no need to be polite, so he got straight to the point . Li Du told the story of Bruce at Salem Harbor, Bruces family, and what Bruce was doing . The boy is very remarkable, said Francis, somewhat moved . Chris Bell said, Indeed . So when my buddy decided to help him, I felt duty-bound to do the same . This kid is the most responsible philanthropist Ive ever met, and we have a responsibility to help him . Chris is exaggerating . Youre a more responsible philanthropist . Li Du laughed . Bell shook his head firmly and said, No, Li . What a man gives to charity is not about how much he gives but how much he has . He pointed to himself and continued, I gave away some of the money I earned, but what about the kids? He gives with all his heart . Francis looked thoughtfully at the coffee in front of her and said, You have to prove what you are saying is true . If there is such a wonderful child, I want to help him . I took some pictures and could take two kids and have them tell you their experiences . Is that ok? Before Francis could answer, Bell shook his head and said, Hey, man, let me do it . He opened the door, went out, and soon returned with a beautiful woman in an elegant dress by his side . Francis and the young woman smiled as they exchanged warm hugs . Francis said, Its nice to hear that you went to Africa some time ago, Stephanie . Your skin is not at all tan . Stephanie, the owner of the private club, laughed cheerfully and said, God bless you . You dont know! I did not dare to leave the house without applying a thick layer of sunblock first . Bell mused, No wonder I always smell fragrances on you . Of course . Of course, I smell fragrant . Stephanie laughed . Well, your skin definitely smells of sunscreen, Bell said calmly . Stephanie punched him . Oh, Chris, when did you get so glib? You are no longer the son of God I know . To spice things up a bit with a simple joke, Bell touched on the subject . Stephanie, we need Ms . McDormands help on something, but she has doubts about our character, so I need your confirmation . The smile on the pretty young womans face was hidden as she said, What do I need to do? Bell told Francis, I swear to you, Ms . McDormand, that what my friend and I said earlier is true, and I stake my character as proof . Stephanie added, Fran, I dont know what he said, but Chris is a real gentleman, and if you ask me which man I still trust, I have to tell you, I trust Chris Bell! Francis smiled . Well, Stephanie, I dont know this Mr . Chris Bell, but I know you . If you tell me to trust him, I will trust him . Li Du was very touched . He did not expect Bell to help him in this way . He had not met Bruce himself, so what he chose to do was a risk . Bell used his connection with Stephanie to back him up . It was a trust that Li Du was grateful for . Curious, Stephanie asked, What are you discussing? It looks serious . Of course, the reason I needed proof was that you think its just a motorcycle, but I think its more than that, Francis said . Li Du caught another meaning in her words and asked, What do you mean? Francis said, I know a good man who would be happy to help a child who worships Batman . So I thought if I was going to help this kid, Id impress him . . The weather in Los Angeles officially entered summer in late July . Even when the sky was cloudy, the heat could still be felt . Community Administrator Rex Latin called out several children in an abandoned factory community in the Salem Harbor slum . These children were mostly of the yellow race, thin and silent . The head of the pack was a 14 or 15 year old, with a right leg problem and a limp . It was the boy, Bruce, who called himself Batman . May I help you, Mr . Latin? Bruce asked politely . Rex looked at him with a half-smile . Cant I visit with you, even if there isnt anything wrong? Bruce grinned . Sure, I just dont want to waste your time, Mr . Latin . Rex patted him on the shoulder and said, Bruce, youre a good boy . Youre a good talker . I like you . Bruce became alarmed and said, Whats the matter, Mr . Latin? Your praise makes me very uneasy . Rex did not answer . Instead, he said, Bruce, you know my purpose in creating this community . I want to provide a place for the poor people here at Salem Harbor, for the poor people who want to live . Bruce nodded . This is Gods great compliment . I know youre not poor . Youre smart and hard-working, and if you leave Salem Harbor, you can always find a career . Even if you dont have a degree, ten or 20 years from now, youll still be successful, said Rex . Bruce was silent, and a boy who had been behind him approached . So I wonder, why dont you get out of here? Why do you have to take care of these little guys? asked Rex . Bruce looked at him strangely and said, Whats the matter, Mr . Latin? I dont see why youre asking… Just answer . Bruce said without hesitation, Because I know them . Nobody wants to take care of them, but somebody has to . Im willing to do that . I want to help more people in need .
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