Chapter 1505 - 1503: For a Better Life

Chapter 1505: Chapter 1503: For a Better Life

"Other than you, who would truly care for these children?"

Faced with this question, the director fell silent.

He understood that many people who were willing to engage in charity were driven by self-interest. Even if they were genuinely doing charity, they would not truly be good to every child.

For many years, his philosophy had always focused on the children, believing that doing good for them was genuine goodness. He never cared for fame or attention, which is why over the years, the director hadn’t gained any reputation and remained poor, without receiving any money.

It wasn’t until Yang Chen returned that things started to improve.

Now, with Shangdong Group’s charity project, the orphanage is finally properly managed.

Yang Chen looked at the director and said softly, "For a while, I always thought you were foolish. Why waste your youth and time on us? In the end, how many really understand gratitude?"

"Now I understand, this is true righteousness, real charity. What you’re doing is the true cause! ’Ten years to nurture a tree, a hundred years to nurture a human being!’ This is an everlasting endeavor!" Yang Chen sighed.

The director smiled and looked at Yang Chen, saying, "That’s because you haven’t seen their grateful hearts."

Yang Chen looked up at the director, somewhat puzzled.

"Do you know Laitou?" the director asked.

Yang Chen nodded.

He certainly knew; he and Laitou were about the same age, and the two used to fight often.

Seeing Yang Chen nod, the director continued, "You should also know the social situation. Even with a college degree, he might not find a job matching his specialty, and even if he does, he might not earn well. Without connections or a background, through his own efforts, he might only be able to buy a house in his city, carrying thirty years of mortgage debt, or not be able to buy a house at all, racing between renting and being evicted. What do you think someone like Laitou, a high school graduate, can earn?"

Yang Chen fell silent.

Not everyone has the capability of Wei Xueqing, let alone a billionaire father like Wei Xueqing has.

"So, how do you want him to express gratitude? How much do you expect him to contribute? Perhaps you don’t realize it, but I know very well. Laitou regularly sends clothes he doesn’t wear or clothes others don’t wear to the orphanage. Every six months, he sends two or three thousand yuan. Do you know what those two or three thousand yuan represent? It means this money might have been scraped together by him!"

Yang Chen looked at the director, shocked.

He hadn’t expected reality to be like this.

"Do you remember Zhang Aimei? The girl who always loved beauty as a child."

"Of course!" Yang Chen nodded.

That girl loved beauty even as a child, was very neat, and seemed to have a mature definition of beauty, even stealing lipstick that ended with people chasing her to the orphanage. The director bought the lipstick, and the girl treasured it immensely.

"After Zhang Aimei graduated high school, she was tricked into working at a KTV but later found a decent job. However, she never returned. Now, she’s married to a nice person, yet she never mentions her past. She wants to erase her past the most, but she still sends back books occasionally for the children to read. Can you say she doesn’t understand gratitude? She’s just self-conscious, unwilling to revisit her past, which isn’t wrong."

The director looked at Yang Chen, speaking slowly.

Yang Chen fell silent.

He hadn’t realized there was such a hidden side to the story.

"I’m sorry, director... I didn’t know..." Yang Chen said apologetically.

The director waved his hand, "I can persist for so many years because of intelligent children like you! Some might not dare to show up, afraid of touching their inner pain. But think about it, they still send things here, send money, showing they truly understand gratitude inside. Especially you and Yanyan, like my own kids. Because of you, you all are my motivation to keep going!"

Yang Chen nodded, "I understand, director!"

"No matter what, never forget your original intention! If we do, we will reap rewards. The rewards may not be money or fame but from a warm heart! Director, you have a warm heart!"

The director smiled and waved his hand, "Nothing about warmth; I’ve gotten used to this lifestyle, taking care of those kids. Heaven is always unfair, and what I can do is care for them, provide them love they lack. I try my best to give them the best life and education. As for their future, it’s their own affair; I can’t manage that."

Yang Chen nodded slightly, deeply moved.

It’s precisely because of having such a director that he’s able to be here today!

"Alright! I’m old and can’t stay up late, time for rest!" The director got up to return to rest.

Yang Chen stood up to see him off.

The director waved his hand, "No need to see me off; I’m not that old yet."

Yang Chen stopped.

The director walked a couple of steps, turned around, looked at Yang Chen deeply, hesitated for a moment, and advised, "Whatever you do, ensure your safety! You’re not alone; you have Yanyan, Xinxin, your parents to care for, and Old Zhuo! Though you don’t have children yet, you already have family responsibilities; your shoulders bear not only the nation’s weight but family’s too!"

Yang Chen nodded firmly.

He understands, he always has!

On his left shoulder, he carries the honor of guarding the nation; on his right shoulder, he bears the love of a family!

He never dares to relax vigilance because he can make no mistakes, carrying so much responsibility!

The director saw this and felt relieved, then went back indoors.

Watching the door close behind the director, Yang Chen looked up.

Ye Xin was leaning on the railing from the second floor, watching him.

Ye Xin walked downstairs, and Yang Chen looked at Ye Xin, "I heard everything you talked about earlier."

Yang Chen smiled, sat down, "Do you want to comfort me?"

Ye Xin shook her head, "We understood our mission from the start."

"It’s not about the mission," Yang Chen smiled, shaking his head.

Ye Xin retorted, "Can you deny this? The director has cared for these children all his life, for what reason? Joining the Guard and you can choose to retire, but after leaving the organization, you continue the work, for what reason?"

Yang Chen looked up, stared into Ye Xin’s eyes, and only said one sentence: "For a better life for all of us!"