Chapter 419 Getting something for nothing
Guan Xianshi had somehow pulled the car over to the side of the road and parked it properly. He was afraid that if he continued listening like this, he would lose control of his emotions and drive the car into the ditch.
"You can rest assured about that. Even if the orphanage wanted to give, they wouldn't have enough money to satisfy their exorbitant demands."
During the orchestral performance: "..." I wasn't comforted at all; instead, I got even angrier!
“Xiao Li left a suicide note before she died.” Ye Wanxi paused. “To be precise, it was her diary. Xiao Li had a habit of writing a diary before she died.”
The diary meticulously recorded the several exchanges between her parents and the director when they came to visit. It clearly expressed her disappointment and resistance towards the two of them, and she felt deeply guilty for causing the orphanage and the director to be scolded because of her.
It was this self-loathing and guilt that ultimately led her to choose to end her own life and leave this world.
"In addition, the dean also managed to obtain the video of Xiao Li being abandoned at that time."
This video can be said to definitively prove that Xiao Li's parents abandoned their child, and at the same time expose the couple's lie that their child was abducted and that they had been searching for the child.
Ironically, the old director had already obtained the video before Xiao Li committed suicide and had tried to release it to prove the orphanage's innocence.
Unfortunately, no one was willing to believe her at the time, and no one was willing to help their small, dilapidated orphanage.
Only after paying the ultimate price did those self-proclaimed righteous people finally calm down a little, allowing different voices to emerge and allowing the truth to be revealed little by little.
The coastline, weathered by storms and waves, reveals not only the fine sand and shells buried at the bottom when the tide recedes, but also the scarred riverbed.
"Those two people were eventually arrested for abandonment and extortion, and were sentenced to a total of six years."
"Only six years."
"Yes, only six years."
Their actions hurt so many people, yet they paid only a tiny price in what they considered to be the only consequence...
"After they were arrested, the authorities issued a statement to clarify the truth, and the media and netizens who had attacked and cursed the director and the orphanage quickly deleted those abusive posts."
But so what? They didn't even receive an apology. The damage has already been done, just like Xiao Li can never come back to life.
Ye Wanxi always believed that the sudden illness of the dean mother, and the rapid deterioration of her condition, was inextricably linked to Xiao Li's death back then.
She never let go of this matter from beginning to end.
Ye Wanxi pursed her lips and said in a hoarse voice, "I saw the former Xiao Li in that child just now."
Guan Xuanshi's expression changed slightly: "You mean the parents of that child are the same as the parents of that girl..."
"The kinship ties on that child became very complicated after he grew up, with countless threads intertwined, weaving a net that bound him within it."
What does this mean?
"It means that after he becomes an adult, his parents will come looking for him and get entangled with him. If he is not careful, he will be tied down by them and unable to get out for the rest of his life."
Guan Xian was startled by Ye Wanxi's words and his whole body trembled.
He was abandoned shortly after birth due to physical ailments, and then reappeared after he grew up safely into adulthood. It's easy to guess why.
Those who fail to fulfill their parental responsibilities but demand unpaid support end up saving money on raising their children, and if they're lucky, they also save money on medical treatment for their children.
What kind of parents are these? They're clearly vampires!
Moreover, the child in question is not quite the same as the one Ye Wanxi mentioned earlier. One has a physical defect, while the other has a physical illness. To ensure the child grows up safely, the latter will definitely cost more than the former.
Leaving a child at the orphanage gate might have been a premeditated scheme to get something for nothing.
If they can't be kept alive, that's one thing. But if they can be kept alive, they can tie down a competent caregiver simply by relying on so-called blood ties. It's a very profitable business.
Feng Tianyu, who had been mostly silent, had a general idea of Ye Wanxi's plan after hearing this: "You want to sever his family ties by sponsoring this child?"
If the orphanage takes on the child's care unilaterally, the child's parents will definitely confront the orphanage first when they appear in the future.
However, if Ye Wanxi also participated in sponsoring the child, and even contributed the majority of the funds, then if the parents wanted to take the child away in the future, they would have to get Ye Wanxi's approval in addition to the orphanage's approval.
It may appear to be a transfer of risk, but it is actually a precautionary measure.
Ye Wanxi did not directly answer Feng Tianyu's question, but only said, "This place cannot withstand a second blow, and I do not want the same thing to happen a second time."
Feng Tianyu nodded: "Go ahead and do it. I'll take care of everything."
"Um."
"Take one with you, take one with you." After hearing such a sad story, Guan Xuan felt uneasy if she didn't do something. "I also want to sponsor a child. I think the children in your orphanage are very sensible and lovable. Although I don't have your resources, I can still sponsor a healthy child so that he can go to school properly."
Since Guan Xian had this idea, Ye Wanxi naturally had no reason to stop him.
After returning home, Ye Wanxi mentioned this matter to Gao Min.
Gao Min didn't think much of it, only that it was doing charity and doing good deeds. Ye Wanxi herself came from an orphanage, so it was reasonable for her to give back to the younger generation there.
And so, Ye Wanxi's sponsorship application was completed quickly. However, because of this little incident that brought back unpleasant memories, Ye Wanxi's mood was still affected, and she was still somewhat listless when she went to the film set the next day.
In contrast to her dejected state, another person in the crew was beaming with joy.
"He's awake, he's awake. Yes, yes, he woke up the day the machine was turned on. He's been busy with rehabilitation these past few days. After all, he's been lying in bed for so many years. Even a robot would rust after such a long period of inactivity. He needs some time to recover."
“These are all minor matters. As long as he wakes up, is healthy, can eat and drink, and can move and jump, my wife and I can close our eyes in peace when we pass away in a few years.”
"Pah, pah, pah, don't say such unlucky things, hahaha, I'm just happy, aren't I? When I came over this morning, I saw that he had eaten two bowls of porridge and his complexion was much better. After a few more months of rest, he should be back to normal."
As soon as Ye Wanxi entered the film crew, she saw everyone gathered around a familiar old gentleman, talking to him. The old gentleman answered every question with great enthusiasm, and it was clear that he had been having a very good time away from the film crew these past few days.
Seemingly sensing the gaze behind him, Elder Xiang turned around and his eyes lit up when he saw Ye Wanxi. He abandoned the others and walked towards her.
(End of this chapter)
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