Chapter 219 Deep Virtual 46
Who is this?
Airi's expression softened, but for some reason, it carried a hint of sadness. "Bai Ruoxi, my love."
Xie Ning nodded, not noticing Ellie's expression, only praising the girl for being pretty before moving on, as she was more interested in Ellie's abilities. "Is Brother Ellie an Awakened One?"
Ai Li, who was adjusting the route, paused, realizing that Xie Ning must have seen him using his superpower. After all, he didn't try to hide it much, but the fact that he could accurately say the term "Awakener" showed that Xie Ning knew a lot about it.
"Indeed, I haven't asked Xiaoning what you do at Huarui yet. Is it hard work?"
Airi didn't elaborate, so Xie Ning knew that this was just a hint, and thus changed the subject accordingly.
"It's a confidential project, so it's not convenient to talk about it. The work isn't hard, but it can be quite busy at times. I'm only now finding the time to visit the director."
Then Ellie asked Shening about the microbombs and how she managed to get them onto the train.
Xie Ning glanced at Ai Li's epaulets, not only not hiding anything, but also explaining in more detail than during the interrogation room, finally saying with some regret,
"...It was because I encountered alien creatures that I realized how dangerous it is outside. And since I don't have superpowers like you, Brother Ellie, I made some things to protect myself...I have many design ideas, but I never have the chance to realize them. After all, I'm just a small researcher in a laboratory, earning a slightly higher salary than the average person."
When talking about the modifications to his prosthetic limbs, Xie Ning gave a bitter smile.
Ellie turned to look at Xie Ning, who was staring blankly out the window. The pattering raindrops fell on the car window, reflecting Xie Ning's blurry face.
Indeed, when facing those alien creatures, the gap between awakened beings with superpowers and ordinary people is like an insurmountable chasm. Ordinary people have no power to fight back, but Xie Ning wants to give ordinary people the power to fight back.
But this is difficult because it is difficult to manage.
However, this idea is good. Ellie pursed her lips. It can't be applied to ordinary people, but it can be used in the military. After all, the military or government security agencies are mostly composed of ordinary people.
However, his position was not high, and even if he wanted to help, he could not give a definite answer at the moment. He could only comfort him by saying, "The Federation has strengthened its investigation of alien creatures. With artificial intelligence, security personnel from all over the country will do their best to arrive and provide assistance... The damage caused by alien creatures will be minimized."
"I hope so." Xie Ning was just testing the waters and didn't really care whether he could achieve his goal. "Brother Ellie, let's stop at the mall for a bit. I want to buy something."
When we go back to the orphanage, we should at least buy some food and clothes for the children. Although the Liya Orphanage is in a wealthy area, it is still an orphanage, and the children there won't have a very good life. They can only eat their fill and stay warm.
As for the quality of food and clothing, it is difficult to guarantee, but it is already much better than other welfare homes.
People have limited living space, so welfare homes are built in high-rise buildings.
Both of them were carrying a lot of things. When they went in, there were some older children making handicrafts, which they would sell in the evening.
They didn't know Xie Ning very well, since she rarely came back after starting university. She spent her days either in the lab with her professor or working part-time to earn her living expenses, only occasionally sending things back home.
But they recognized Ellie, and upon seeing her, they all dropped what they were doing and surrounded her.
"Brother Ellie, are you done with your work?" The question was asked with concern.
“Brother Ellie, you said you’d come to see us in a month, but it’s been half a year now and you’re only coming now.” Some complained in a spoiled tone.
Little Radish Head hugged Ellie's leg, looking sullen and angry.
Airi was indeed popular. To be honest, very few children who left the orphanage returned. Some didn't want to face it again because they felt it recorded their shameful past, while others were penniless, struggling to scrape together enough money for transportation in their busy lives where every penny counted...
For various reasons, there aren't many children like Ellie who frequently return to the orphanage.
"Where's Headmistress?" Ellie asked, while distributing the things she was carrying to the older children.
"The headmistress went to apply for relief funds; Yueyue and the others need to have their prosthetics replaced."
Just then, a woman's voice rang out from behind, "Aili, Xiao Ning? I thought you weren't coming."
A simply dressed woman walked over with a smile on her face, her eyes revealing warmth and care.
Her hair was neatly combed back, with only a few strands of black hair remaining on her gray hair, indicating that she was no longer young. However, her steps were still steady, and she seemed to be in good health, although her expression showed some fatigue.
"Dean Mama," Xie Ning called out, using the same address as everyone else.
"Come in and talk, Xiao Peng, go heat up some snacks." Then he turned to Xie Ning and the other person, "I made these this morning. I was planning to bring them back for you, but let's have afternoon tea now."
"Headmistress, has the aid application been approved yet?" Although Ellie asked this question, she didn't really have much hope.
"It's enough to replace the prosthetics for two children, and we still need to save some for medicine for the other children."
Most of the children in the welfare home are not very healthy.
Seeing Xie Ning and Airi's worried expressions, the director smiled and said, "Don't worry, the orphanage will hold a fundraising event in a few days, and then we'll have enough money to buy the children prosthetics."
Many wealthy people here want to use their wealth to demonstrate their philanthropy, because that can increase their influence and thus create greater profits.
She also knows many wealthy women who frequently do charity work, so she can contact them later.
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