Jiang Qiaoqiao wanted to tell the children that she had plenty more, and that the director would have more when she returned later, so that they could eat first.
But after thinking about it, she didn't do that. Instead, she joined the children around the corn pile and helped them peel the corn.
Seven-year-old Song Xiaoxia and six-year-old Chen Zhenzhen did not husk the corn. After drying the corn, they went into the kitchen.
Chen Zhenzhen is Song Lixiang's biological daughter. She was only a month old when her father sacrificed his life.
Her father had promised to take a vacation to see her and her mother after completing that mission, but unfortunately, something went wrong during the mission, and the father and daughter never even saw each other.
Jiang Qiaoqiao carried all the things she had brought by bicycle into the kitchen and said to the two little girls, "How about your older sister and brother cook for you today?"
The two girls stared in shock at the things Jiang Qiaoqiao brought into the kitchen, their pupils dilating.
Sweetie's parents brought them a lot of things when they came last time, but not this much!
Chen Zhenzhen couldn't help but look at Jiang Qiaoqiao and ask, "Sister, who exactly are you and brother? Why are you giving us so much food and meat?"
When the topic of meat came up, the little girl couldn't help but drool.
Jiang Qiaoqiao touched the little girl's somewhat dry hair and was about to speak.
Then, the sweet, excited voices of the little ones could be heard outside, "Mommy, Mommy, here's some candy for you, White Rabbit!"
"It's so fragrant and sweet."
"It was given to us by an older sister and an older brother."
...
Hearing the noise outside, Jiang Qiaoqiao took Song Xiaoxia and Chen Zhenzhen's hands and said, "Your mother is back. Let's go out."
*
"Who are you...?" Song Lixiang looked at Jiang Qiaoqiao and Huo Beixiao with a blank expression.
Song Lixiang is only 25 years old today, but taking care of a group of children day after day for several years, coupled with the heavy workload, makes her look much older than her actual age.
Before Jiang Qiaoqiao could answer after Song Lixiang finished asking her question, she said coldly, "If you're here to persuade me, then don't bother. Take your things back the same way you brought them here. I don't care, and neither do the children."
Jiang Qiaoqiao: ? ? ?
What happened?
She quickly explained, "Dean Song, you've misunderstood. We didn't come to persuade you. I just heard about what you've done and admire you. I also wanted to do my part for these children, so I came to see them."
Looking at the sincere expression on Jiang Qiaoqiao's face, Song Lixiang knew that she was telling the truth.
A slight embarrassment crept across his face. "Comrade, I'm sorry, I misunderstood you as..."
"Please have a seat. Thank you so much for buying such nice things for the children, so they can have a taste of something new." Song Lixiang said, gesturing for Jiang Qiaoqiao and the others to sit down.
At this moment, Chen Zhenzhen pulled Song Lixiang into the kitchen, saying, "Mom, look, all these things were brought by my older brother and sister."
Chen Zhenzhen stared wide-eyed at the large bag of rice, flour, sugar, oil, and meat.
After the land was contracted out to individual households, the conditions of every household improved considerably.
But they can barely make ends meet, so who would be willing to send out so much stuff at once?
Moreover, they are not related by blood or marriage.
After Song Lixiang came out of the kitchen, her face turned serious. She said to Jiang Qiaoqiao, "Comrade Jiang, I know you mean well and want to help the children. But the things you brought are too many and too valuable. My children and I cannot accept them. Please take them back!"
If Huo Beixiao and Jiang Qiaoqiao were a bit older, she might have thought they were sending so many things because they wanted to adopt a child.
But Huo Beixiao and Jiang Qiaoqiao are both so young that they are not old enough to adopt a child.
Jiang Qiaoqiao saw Song Lixiang's concerns and simply spoke frankly, "Dean Song, I understand your concerns, but please believe us, we brought these things here simply to do our part for these children."
I was also abandoned as a child, but thankfully I met my adoptive parents, so I know how noble and difficult your actions are. I can't do what you did; I can only send some things to the children to express my feelings.
Jiang Qiaoqiao's words completely dispelled Song Lixiang's doubts.
She grasped Jiang Qiaoqiao's hand with some excitement, "Thank you, Comrade Jiang, thank you so much."
“It’s already difficult for girls to walk this world, and it’s even harder for them when they’ve been abandoned by their families. My strength is limited, and I can’t do too much, but I hope to do my part so that they can grow up,” Song Lixiang said.
After preparing lunch together, Jiang Qiaoqiao and Song Lixiang ate lunch with the children at the welfare home before preparing to leave with Huo Beixiao.
Before leaving, she handed Song Lixiang a 1,500 yuan note wrapped in kraft paper.
Song Lixiang was startled when she saw the thick wad of money and quickly declined.
But Jiang Qiaoqiao insisted on giving her the money, saying, "Lixiang, just take it. This money isn't actually mine..."
She briefly explained the origin of the money to Song Lixiang, and said with a smile, "Take this money and buy some clothes and shoes that fit the children. The weather will be getting cold soon, and the children will easily get sick if they don't have suitable clothes. I guess this is my way of robbing the rich to help the poor."
Song Lixiang held the money, tears welling in her eyes, so moved she almost knelt down before her.
With this money, not only will the children have clothes for autumn and winter, but if they spend it frugally, the welfare home will also have enough for its expenses for next year.
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