Chapter 186 Deep Virtual Reality 13
"This is Xie Ning, the repairman I brought back. Rella, we'll need your help to remove Little Bell's prosthetic eye."
When Andrei was with Rella, his voice became several tones softer, and the tips of his ears turned red.
“Of course, this way please.” Rella opened a small cubicle next to her and lightly pressed a button on the door, turning the glass dark.
Xie Ning stood aside watching Ruila operate. She was a very skilled doctor. She didn't recognize many of the medicines and tools on the tray, but they looked very simple and different from what she had seen in the hospital.
These were just some simple tools, but they proved to be incredibly useful in Rella's hands.
She was very curious. Rella had such good medical skills, so why was she trapped in this area? Was it for the sake of the children here?
Xie Ning's gaze fell on Xiao Lingdang, whose eyes were empty. Perhaps this was only one of the reasons. She didn't think staying here was a good choice. If it was for the sake of these children, then going out would allow her to earn more money.
Then there's only one other possibility: they can't get out and aren't accepted by the outside world. Most places consider background when hiring, and even if someone is very capable, they can't find a good job if they are a lower-class citizen.
Although the original owner was also an orphan, he was different from the other children here. He lived in a welfare home established by wealthy people, so he received financial assistance and his journey was smoother.
But even though this place is relatively poor, there are welfare homes available, so why not send the children there?
"Okay, please help me fix it."
Rella cleared a platform for Xie Ning, then sat on the bed to comfort Little Bell, who was lost in the darkness.
To be honest, due to the limitations of the materials themselves, Xie Ning could only restore the prosthetic eye to its original appearance. "Miss Rella."
Xie Ning addressed her this way because although Rella looked tall, she was probably not very old. Here, girls under the age of twenty were called "Miss" or "Girl".
Only those who are twenty years of age or older are called ladies, not married women.
"I have repaired the prosthetic eye, but I would like to offer a brief reminder: although your medical skills are excellent, this prosthetic eye... is not suitable for the human body to wear for too long."
She knew that Rella and her friends weren't wealthy, so she was only offering a reminder.
“Thank you for reminding us, we will be careful.” Rella was very grateful. She thought Xie Ning was a good person. Otherwise, Xie Ning would not have set foot here, after all, this lady seemed out of place here.
Thinking of the other children with damaged prosthetics, Rella blushed slightly, glanced at Xie Ning, and pleaded shyly, "Ms. Xie, could you please repair the prosthetics for the other children? It's just... we might not have that much money right now, could you give us a few more days?"
Xie Ning had expected this, but she didn't mind. She just considered it an opportunity to improve her skills, since she didn't know where to find customers for the time being.
Seeing Xie Ning nod, Rella breathed a sigh of relief. If Xie Ning would give them a few more days, they could sell the batch of scrap they had and exchange it for some Alliance Coins, instead of squeezing the children's food expenses. Recently, food prices have risen, making their lives even more difficult.
Little Bell, who had her prosthetic eye replaced, was very happy. She hopped over to Xie Ning, took out a small flower made of wire from her pocket, and smiled broadly. "Thank you for fixing my eye. This is the third flower I've made. It's for you!"
The first flower was given to Sister Rella, the second to Brother Andre, and the third to the repairwoman who didn't seem disgusted by their presence.
Because of the harsh environment, there are very few plants here; what's displayed outside are all artificial plants, not real ones.
The little iron flower made from the bell is only about the size of a thumb, but it is wrapped with thin wire and is very delicate and cute, showing that it was made with care.
"Thank you, I like it very much." Xie Ning glanced at the words "Green Home" written on the wall, next to which were several small flowers drawn, just like the one Xiao Lingdang made. She reached out and touched Xiao Lingdang's head. The little girl was as gentle and obedient as a kitten.
Finally, Xie Ning couldn't help but ask Rella, "Why don't you send these children to an orphanage?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Xie Ning noticed that Rella's body suddenly tensed up, and her doubts deepened. Rella cleared her throat and then quickly relaxed, revealing a sad smile. "They are all children with disabilities. The orphanage does not accept children with disabilities."
Xie Ning carefully recalled the orphanage where the original owner lived, and it seemed to be true. However, federal law did not explicitly stipulate this; it was probably just a convention.
"Sorry." Xie Ning felt a little embarrassed for reopening old wounds.
The sudden apology flattered Rella, but a hint of shame also welled up in her eyes; she had lied.
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