Chapter 310 The Orphanage's Lies: The Handsome Flower Boy 10
Bags of heavy grain were carried into the welfare home. Director Lu and several older children came out to help. The children's eyes lit up when they saw the white rice and golden cornmeal.
Dean Lu was so excited that he didn't know what to say, he just kept thanking Shen Ci.
"This is too much, it's too expensive."
"It's alright, Dean Lu. I got this grain through connections, so it's best not to tell anyone to avoid any unnecessary trouble."
After all, this is a considerable amount of food; the important thing is that the children are well-fed. I will continue to donate to the welfare home in the future.”
"He who eats another's food is bound to him; he who takes another's money is bound to him." If Dean Lu wanted to receive donations in the future, he wouldn't have gone around spreading rumors about wanting so much grain this time.
Furthermore, she knew Dean Lu's character through the system; he wasn't a rigid and inflexible person. As long as the children were fed, she would rather go out and ask for donations herself.
Shen Ci carefully inspected the quality of the grain, and after confirming that there was no problem, he paid the money decisively.
Zhang Erhu counted the money, clasped his hands in a fist salute to Chen Ci, and whispered.
"Sister, you're so kind! If you ever need anything in the future, come find me at the same place again." With that, she quickly drove away.
He hadn't expected that so much grain would be donated to an orphanage. Zhang Erhu didn't consider himself that generous, but he admired people like Shen Ci.
The children in the welfare home were all pale and thin, clearly malnourished. Even the director looked like he hadn't had a proper meal in a long time.
When you're out in the world, you'll inevitably admire some righteous and kind people.
Looking at the grain piled up in half a room, Dean Lu held Shen Ci's hand, his eyes reddening again.
"Ms. Shen, thank you on behalf of the children! This is truly a timely and much-needed help!"
The system notification sounded in Shen Ci's mind.
"Ding dong! The system has detected that the host has successfully spent 489 yuan on charitable donations to purchase food for the welfare home."
The tenfold rebate mechanism has been triggered, and the rebate amount of 4,890 yuan has been distributed to the system space and can be withdrawn at any time.
The recognition of his charitable acts slightly increased Lu Jinnian's sense of security and trust in the host.
Salvage value +2%, current salvage value: 12%.
This 2% rescue value was completely unexpected.
Feeling comfortable and wealthy, Shen Ci was relieved.
With funds quickly returned and such a significant increase, there's no need to worry about going hungry anymore, and I can raise my child well.
With even more confidence, she turned to look at Lu Jinnian, who had been silently watching everything from the corner.
Faced with these bags of real grain, Lu Jinnian's aloofness lessened somewhat.
He knew that at least the director would be happy about the food, and the children in the orphanage wouldn't go hungry or have to get up in the middle of the night to drink cold water this year.
“Lu Jinnian, you’re leaving. Actually, we didn’t mean to target you before. It’s just that you always slack off, and we couldn’t stand it.”
"Congratulations on finding your mother! Your mother is so beautiful, just like you."
"Jin Nian, will we never see each other again? Don't forget us."
"Brother Jin Nian, this is the candy that a kind person gave me last time. Here, have some."
"Jin Nian, don't forget to study."
"Well, it's good that they're gone. No one will be slacking off anymore."
"But no one secretly brings us snacks from outside anymore, Brother Jinnian..."
An eight or nine-year-old child might want to say he's reluctant to leave, but in the orphanage, it's not allowed to say you're reluctant to leave anyone. Being adopted is a blessing.
Dean Lu was worried that one of the children might refuse to leave and give up on their wonderful life because of a few words from their friend.
What's more, this time it was Lu Jinnian's biological mother who came.
Lu Jinnian only had a small cloth bag with nothing on him. He didn't bring any old clothes, leaving them all for others to wear, but he did bring his own school supplies.
“At our orphanage, every child who is adopted receives a piece of candy.”
Eating the candy and being taken home meant that sweet days had begun.
Jin Nian, this time it's yours. After you go home, live a good life and don't suffer.
Director Lu took a fruit candy from the candy box and handed it to Lu Jinnian, which is a tradition of the welfare home.
Upon seeing the candy, Shen Ci suddenly remembered something. When she came over today, Lu Jinnian brought some snacks and gave them to the dean, but she hadn't given him the candy she bought at the supply and marketing cooperative yet.
It's always been stuffed in my handbag!
Shen Ci quickly opened her bag. "I brought candy for everyone. I almost forgot, kids, this is from Jin Nian. I hope that wherever you are in the future, your lives will be sweet."
The bag of candy was packed tightly, but when you pull it out, it's a huge bag! The portion is very generous!
"Wow! Thank you, Brother Jin Nian! Thank you, Auntie!"
"Wow, so much candy! More than in the dean's box."
"Ms. Shen, thank you. Jin Nian, thank you too."
Dean Lu did not refuse. He had already accepted so much goodwill, and to refuse this would seem hypocritical.
She took the candy and immediately gave two pieces to each of the children.
"Thanks to Jin Nian, everyone's sweet talk is here."
After donating money to the welfare home and completing the family reunion task, Shen Ci prepared to leave the welfare home with Lu Jinnian.
Although no paternity test or similar procedure was performed during this family reunion, all other aspects were clarified to ensure there was no mistake in identification.
The token was confirmed, the memory was confirmed, and the name was confirmed.
Dean Lu gave Shen Ci a yellowed and worn letter, which was the very letter Shen Ci had sent to her ex-husband, asking him why he hadn't returned yet.
The letter also contained a handwritten reply from her scumbag ex-husband, which went unanswered.
"Shen Ci, I'm not going back."
This letter and this reply, if not sent, would never have been received by the original owner, but by some twist of fate, they were brought out by Lu Jinnian.
After many twists and turns, their identities as mother and son were proven today, becoming a prop for the family reunion, which is why Dean Lu asked her name one more time back then.
Dean Lu did not easily hand the child over to a stranger. Instead, he confirmed the information again and again, and even asked Lu Jinnian separately if he had any related memories.
Only after confirming everything was done did I feel comfortable handing the child over.
Dean Lu is a very responsible and kind person.
In the darkness, Shen Ci led Lu Jinnian out of the orphanage on foot, feeling somewhat embarrassed, as she still hadn't managed to get a car.
I was busy searching for the child in the morning and donating supplies in the afternoon. I was so busy I barely had time to breathe.
Where are we going?
Lu Jinnian asked, because he didn't know what his mother had gone through all these years, where she had gone, or where she lived now. He knew nothing.
But he still chose to go with his mother.
I just hope that my choice this time won't lead to a similar ending.
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