Chapter 315 Establishing an Orphanage
Seeing that he was silent with his eyes downcast, Jiang Ran couldn't help but urge him, "Do you think it's feasible?"
Si Yanxiao snapped out of his daze, a strange emotion flashing in his eyes. Instead of answering directly, he changed the subject and asked, "Is this the first time you've made a request of me?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran's face showed a hint of surprise, not understanding the meaning behind his words. She looked puzzled, but still replied, "It would be more appropriate to say 'request' than 'demand'."
Upon hearing this, Si Yanxiao instantly understood her meaning. He lowered his eyes slightly and replied in a low voice, "Okay, I promise you."
Jiang Ran's face lit up with joy when she saw him agree.
When Si Yanxiao saw that she was so easily satisfied, his heart skipped a beat, and a barely perceptible flutter of emotion flashed through his chest.
Noticing his own abnormality, Si Yanxiao's expression suddenly changed, and he abruptly stood up.
Upon seeing this, Jiang Ran raised her eyebrows slightly, her face showing surprise.
Before she could ask, Si Yanxiao pursed his lips and explained quickly, "I'll go check on Ah Lin..."
After saying that, he turned around and walked quickly upstairs.
Jiang Ran looked up at his back, tilted her head slightly, and a look of confusion flashed across her face.
The next morning, Si Yanxiao immediately arranged for the establishment of an orphanage, which was personally named "Hope Home" by Si Youlin.
Meanwhile, under Jiang Ran's care, Si Jiliang's health has also improved significantly.
During this time, Jiang Ran had been polite but distant towards him in order to avoid suspicion. Now that he had recovered from his illness, he wanted to take this opportunity to express his gratitude properly.
The story of "Hope Home" quickly spread, and when Si Jiliang heard that it was Jiang Ran's idea, a thought flashed through his mind.
They then decided to cater to the orphanage's needs, loading up two truckloads of beds and bedding, and set off early the next morning to deliver them.
Upon arriving at the orphanage, before even stepping inside, they saw Jiang Ran and Si Yanxiao making a swing together, their teamwork seamless and their conversation filled with laughter.
Si Jiliang looked down at the joyful scene inside, and his eyes, which had been full of hope, were instantly filled with sadness. He had been longing to come and see her, but he never expected to see such a jarring scene.
It was as if the two of them were a match made in heaven, while he could only stand aside and secretly watch from the sidelines.
A pang of sadness welled up in her heart. Seeing that Si Jiliang remained motionless, the assistant beside her couldn't help but ask softly, "Mr. Si, aren't you going in?"
Si Jiliang lowered his eyelids slightly, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes. He slowly shook his head and coldly ordered, "Let's go."
He didn't say anything superfluous, but the implied meaning was very clear.
The assistant's face showed surprise and confusion. Just as she was about to ask a question, she saw Si Jiliang's gaze fixed on Jiang Ran, his eyes filled with a meaningful expression.
He then looked away, turned around, and left.
The assistant, who had been able to stay by Si Jiliang's side for so long, was no ordinary person. He immediately sensed the unusual atmosphere and quickly followed.
He then asked in a low voice, "What should we do with the things we brought?"
Si Jiliang's gaze swept over the necessities in the car, his eyes darkening slightly as he replied in a deep voice, "Send them in."
"Okay," the assistant replied quickly.
Before leaving, I told the driver to bring the things in a little while later. The driver nodded slightly and agreed.
Half an hour later, the drivers got out of the car and started working together to move the items inside. Jiang Ran and Si Yanxiao were both surprised when they saw this.
Jiang Ran quickly stepped forward and asked in confusion, "What's going on here?"
The driver replied truthfully, "Mr. Si asked us to deliver these things, saying they were a token of his appreciation."
Mr. Si?
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran turned her head and her eyes met instantly. She immediately realized that the Mr. Si he was referring to was Si Jiliang.
Jiang Ran was taken aback, not expecting that the news had spread so quickly that Si Jiliang already knew about it.
Seeing Si Yanxiao's displeasure, Jiang Ran pursed her lips, coughed twice, and quickly explained, "He probably just wanted to thank me..."
"Hmm," Si Yanxiao replied in a deep voice.
Jiang Ran turned to the driver and said softly, "Then come with me."
Taking advantage of the moment, Si Yanxiao turned around and led the driver towards the children's bedroom. He looked down at Jiang Ran's departing figure, his lips slightly pursed, and a strange expression flashed across his face.
Even though Jiang Ran clearly stated that she had no relationship with Si Jiliang, Si Jiliang's actions revealed his ambiguous attitude.
Thinking of this, Si Yanxiao's eyes turned cold, and a chill flashed across his face, but he did not show it in front of Jiang Ran.
The orphanage was set up quickly, and everything was arranged in just one week.
The rescued children arrived in a new environment, free from their previous hellish place. Their emotions were instantly released, and apart from a few who had become withdrawn due to the oppressive nature of their lives, the rest all smiled and were very satisfied with their new home.
Jiang Ran lowered her eyes to look at the little boy sitting under the tree, her eyes flashing slightly, and walked towards him.
This is the most serious of the personality problems. He almost never communicates with the outside world. He was caught and taken there when he was five years old and started doing hard labor at a very young age.
Having been exploited there for seven years, he now has his own thoughts and suddenly feels out of place in the outside world.
Jiang Ran walked slowly closer, and just as she reached out to touch his shoulder, he seemed to be offended, and was startled, hurriedly turning away.
Seeing how sensitive he was, a hint of heartache flashed in Jiang Ran's eyes, and she asked softly, "What's your name?"
The boy frowned, gave her a cold look, but did not respond.
Seeing this, Jiang Ran's eyes flickered slightly, and she immediately adopted a roundabout strategy, taking the initiative to say, "My name is Jiang Ran, and I will be your legal guardian until you come of age."
"If you need anything, just tell me. This is your home."
Upon hearing this, the boy looked up abruptly, a look of surprise flashing across his face, and asked in confusion, "Home?"
Before Jiang Ran could reply, the boy shook his head and murmured, "I have no home anymore..."
His tone was calm, but Jiang Ran was deeply moved by what he heard.
Children who should have been enjoying family happiness have had their families torn apart and their lives ruined by the heinous acts of human traffickers, leaving them with nowhere to turn for help.
Jiang Ran instantly understood the reason for his extreme personality when he had to bear such great pressure at such a young age.
Her eyes flickered slightly, a hint of sadness flashing in them, before she softly comforted him, "If you're willing, this will be your home from now on."
Seeing that he did not refute her, Jiang Ran sat down next to him. The boy turned slightly to the side, but did not resist as much as before, obviously having listened to what she had just said.
Jiang Ran continued, "I will be your family, and all the children in the orphanage will be your brothers and sisters, but only if you are willing to open your heart to us."
He paused slightly, pondered for a moment, and then assured her in a deep voice, "Don't worry, what happened before will absolutely not happen again..."
Jiang Ran watched him quietly, without urging him, waiting for his reply. But the boy kept his head down, his expression unreadable, and he did not respond for a long time.
Seeing that he remained silent, Jiang Ran suddenly realized that she had been too hasty. In this situation, she could only guide him step by step. She then pursed her lips and sighed softly, "Then I won't bother you anymore. Think about it carefully on your own first."
Having said that, he got up and prepared to leave.
A boy's voice suddenly came from behind: "My name is Cheng Zhi."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran paused, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, but she showed no emotion on her face. She lowered her gaze to him and replied softly, "Okay, I understand."
After replying, Cheng Zhi suddenly got up and ran towards the room.
Jiang Ran stared blankly at his back, a look of shock flashing across her face.
She genuinely didn't expect Cheng Zhi to take the initiative to introduce himself, which was already a significant step forward for him, and she felt very gratified.
For the next period of time, she focused entirely on her esoteric shop and the orphanage.
She leaves early and returns late every day, living a monotonous life, and even Si Zuochen and Si Youlin rarely see her now.
In response, Si Youlin couldn't help but complain aloud in the room: "She's busy with the orphanage all day long now, and we've never even enjoyed this kind of treatment before!"
Si Zuochen pursed his lips slightly after hearing this, but did not say anything more.
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