Chapter 131 Give Me More Children
When Xu Yangyang and Jiang Linan suggested having dinner here, the dean readily agreed.
"It's a real honor for you two to stay here. No problem, I'll have my aunt make her best dishes to treat you!"
When the children heard that the two of them were having dinner here, they also showed happy expressions.
After all, as long as there are outsiders around, the dean will prepare delicious food for them so that they can also have a full meal.
As the aroma of food wafted in, Xu Yangyang, who had been walking around the welfare home, also felt hungry.
She and Jiang Runan came to the canteen of the welfare home and found that it was well decorated.
It seems that the dean has put a lot of thought into preparing for places that outsiders can see.
As Xu Yangyang walked through the corridor, she looked towards where the children lived.
The exterior still looked shabby, with some windows covered with newspapers, obviously as if they didn't want outsiders to see inside.
"The kids here all look so skinny. Don't they have much money?"
After hearing what Xu Yangyang said, the director immediately started complaining, "Yes, there are fewer people adopting children nowadays, but more and more are abandoning their babies after birth. This is actually a huge burden for us."
"Then why don't you apply for social welfare funds? I remember that for an organization like yours, the amount of money given seems to be quite high."
Xu Yangyang asked the question that had been on her mind. The dean's eyes rolled after hearing it. "I also applied for funds, but you see, there are actually a lot of children here, and we take care of them all personally, so the money is spent wisely."
Just as the dean said, when the cafeteria opened for lunch, Xu Yangyang saw that there were quite a few children here.
And it was just as Chenchen said, they looked about three or four years old, and the oldest child was only eight years old.
"The boy looks good."
Xu Yangyang asked tentatively. When the dean saw that she was staring at the little boy, he praised the child to the highest praise.
"He's the most obedient child here, and he learns quickly. He also has the demeanor of an older brother. Even if you have other children after adopting him, he will help you take good care of them."
If Xu Yangyang and Jiang Linan really came to adopt a child, they might have taken the eight-year-old boy away.
However, Xu Yangyang shook her head and continued, "But he doesn't look well. Is he sick? Have you taken him to see a doctor?"
"As you can see, we don't have much money here, and there are no doctors to treat them."
The dean was crying poor in every word, as if he really had no money.
However, Xu Yangyang felt that he had asked enough questions and began to get to the point.
"You can see that my husband and I are not short of money. Although he always complains about the young children here, I am indeed infertile. What do you think... can I take a few more children with me?"
"How many more children should I take with me?" The dean thought slowly about what Xu Yangyang had said. "But according to the regulations, you and your husband can only take two children with you, one boy and one girl."
"Raising children is not a big expense for us. My husband and I believe that having many children brings us more blessings. We have always loved each other and will never get divorced."
Xu Yangyang pretended to be very regretful. "But if we only have two children, a boy and a girl, my husband and I's property will most likely be divided up by outsiders. Do you think it would be possible for me to adopt a few more boys?"
As Xu Yangyang spoke, she looked at a few boys who looked quite old, and seemed very satisfied with them.
This kind of look is definitely not what a normal couple would look like when they come here to adopt a child. Instead, they are here to buy and sell children.
The dean was pretending at first, but when he saw Xu Yangyang's expression, he immediately changed the subject.
"If you think you can raise a lot of children, I can ask them if they agree to leave with you."
Seeing that the dean was about to go over to the children and disturb them from eating, Xu Yangyang immediately stopped him.
"How about this, Dean? I think it's too hasty to discuss this here, and I'm not used to the food here. Why don't we go out and talk?"
When the dean heard that someone was treating him to a meal, his wrinkles on his face broke out in laughter. "This is so embarrassing."
"I just hope my wife can eat better. Look at what rubbish you guys are making here!"
Jiang Runan interrupted at the right time. The dean was still very afraid of Jiang Runan, so he nodded in agreement quickly.
When he went out and saw Jiang Runan's car, his eyes widened and he began to remember what Xu Yangyang had said.
When they arrived in the city, they went to the restaurant that Jiang Runan had booked. Under Xu Yangyang's flattery, the dean ordered a lot of expensive dishes one after another, completely treating the two of them as suckers.
Xu Yangyang also looked completely unconcerned and started eating after the meal was served.
Instead, Jiang Linan took the initiative to chat with the dean, "I think the children you have there are all very good. Why don't you listen to my wife and let us send a few more children."
The dean drank a glass of wine and shook his head. "I promised you that back then, but it was only for the sake of those children. But rules are rules, and there's nothing I can do to help you."
"I see these children are not living well in your orphanage. Let us take them away and give them a better life. I think the children will agree."
Jiang Linnan sneered: "As for the rules, how would those people outside know if you don't tell them? Besides, I will give you money for taking so many children away."
"What's the point of giving me money? I've worked so hard to raise these children. Even if I give you money, you can't take more away!"
The dean looked sad. "I've poured my heart and soul into these children. If I use money, won't that be like selling them to you?"
"Dean, don't say that. He just wants to make me happy. Let's eat first and talk after dinner."
Xu Yangyang interrupted Jiang Runan and the dean from arguing, and Jiang Runan picked up his glass and started drinking with the dean.
But in fact, Jiang Linan didn't drink it at all. While the dean was drinking, he poured all the wine on the ground.
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the dean drank a lot and began to feel dizzy.
Seeing that he had almost finished drinking, Xu Yangyang tentatively asked the dean, "I think we should talk about handing the child over to us now."
"Child? What child?"
The dean smiled and wanted to reach out to touch Xu Yangyang. Jiang Runan was so angry that he wanted to take action, but was stopped by Xu Yangyang.
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