“Personal relationships and procedures are different, Tongtong. Even if a charitable organization helps someone, they still need to check supporting documents. They can’t just give money to someone based on a single sentence. There can be no order without rules,” Shi Xiaobao explained patiently.
His company does charity work every year, with a dedicated department in charge. The procedures are very strict, requiring on-site investigations to ensure that only those who genuinely need help receive the company's assistance. It's not something you can get money from just by saying a few pitiful words.
Fang Tongtong, that silly girl, was clearly deceived by He Xiaohong.
"Have you met He Xiaohong?" Shi Xiaobao asked again.
Fang Tongtong nodded. "I met her once a few years ago. Her family was very poor, but He Xiaohong was very sensible. She was the first child I sponsored. I think she... isn't that kind of person..."
It was a difficult thing to say, and Fang Tongtong felt a lump in her throat. She even lost interest in her favorite grilled fish.
Between He Xiaohong and Shi Xiaobao, she naturally trusted Shi Xiaobao more.
Shi Xiaobao's words shook her confidence somewhat, and she also reflected on her actions. She realized she hadn't been rigorous enough; she hadn't even looked at the hospital records and had only believed He Xiaohong based on a few words. What if…
But she still refused to speculate about He Xiaohong with such thoughts.
This girl was He Xiaohong's first beneficiary. It wasn't just a financial relationship; she would often write to He Xiaohong, and He Xiaohong would also confide in her. Their relationship had transcended that of a sponsor and a beneficiary.
Fang Tongtong had high hopes for He Xiaohong, hoping that she would be successful and be able to help more people in the future, so that her hard work and frugality would not have been in vain.
Shi Xiaobao noticed Fang Tongtong's fear and gently comforted her, "Perhaps He Xiaohong's father really had an accident and she forgot to show you the materials. Here's what you can do: tell her that you've contacted a charity that can treat her father for free, but they need some materials. Ask her to send the materials over."
“But I didn’t contact any charity. I can’t lie.” Fang Tongtong wasn’t too happy. This girl had never been able to lie since she was a child and couldn’t tolerate any dishonesty.
Shi Xiaobao smiled slightly, "My company does charity work every year. If He Xiaohong is really in trouble, the company will include her in the list of beneficiaries. You don't need to worry about her anymore."
"Okay, Xiaobao, you're so kind. I'll contact Xiaohong right away."
Fang Tongtong was overjoyed and immediately called He Xiaohong. It was evening, and He Xiaohong should be in the dormitory because He Xiaohong had previously said that she usually studied in the classroom at night to save money and rarely went out to play.
The phone rang for a long time but no one answered. Fang Tongtong called again, but still no one answered. She didn't think much of it and even made excuses for the other party, "Maybe he didn't have it with him."
"Let's play later, let's eat first."
Shi Xiaobao wasn't in a hurry. The truth will out, and the falsehood will become truth. Whether He Xiaohong was genuinely in trouble or faking it, he would expose her sooner or later.
After finishing the grilled fish, Shi Xiaobao took Fang Tongtong home. On the way, He Xiaohong called back, a little out of breath, "Sister Tongtong, I was studying and my phone was on silent, so I didn't hear you. I'm sorry!"
"It's nothing, why are you so out of breath?" Fang Tongtong asked curiously.
He's panting like that, it's like he just ran 800 meters, and he's only studying.
Shi Xiaobao reached out and pressed the speakerphone button. He Xiaohong's panting was particularly noticeable in the car, along with some other sounds.
"I... I was afraid you'd be getting impatient, so I ran out to make a phone call. What's wrong, Tongtong?" He Xiaohong asked.
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