She laughed and said, "Is that so? Since it's for charity, the price must be halved. I'll buy some too, can you help me take them?"
Cheng Qing and Luo Xi exchanged a glance and then nodded.
Kindness is an extremely beautiful quality that is contagious.
After hearing about this, the supermarket employees all took out their wallets to buy gifts.
Cheng Qing was not one to take credit for others' work. Seeing that many people had bought gifts, she asked them to leave their names and write greeting cards, and then promised, "I will deliver your gifts and good wishes to the children."
He then took a step back, bowed deeply, and said loudly, "Thank you."
Luo Xi, standing beside him, was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly followed Cheng Qing in bowing 90 degrees and saying loudly, "Thank you."
Even though it wasn't her job as dean, nor was it an obligation or responsibility, at this moment, Losi felt incredibly proud.
Her teacher, Mr. Cheng, is someone she will always be proud of.
When Teacher Cheng suddenly bowed, I don't know why... but my eyes welled up with tears.
Me too, I just suddenly...cried so hard.
[Haha, my princess is the same. She didn't know what to do, but although she was flustered when bowing to the teacher, she still followed along well. My princess is growing up.]
I'm so proud to be their fan.
[Waaaaah, I want to donate too!]
This is a true role model who spreads positive energy, and deserves everyone's admiration.
***
Cheng Qing's shopping trip was incredibly lucrative. Not only was the trunk full, but she also brought along many gifts from kind-hearted people, filling even the back seat.
After packing their luggage, the two took a car to the cake shop to pick up the cake. Then they went directly to the orphanage, which was about a 15-minute drive from the supermarket.
After driving across the wide road and turning onto a side street, you'll soon see a three-story house. It's not big; you can see right through it.
There were many clothes of different sizes drying on the roof of the small house, which should all belong to the children of the welfare home.
Author's Note:
I've revised it so many times, I'm completely exhausted...
Chapter 135
This was Losi's first visit to the orphanage, and it was quite different from the beautiful and magnificent buildings she had imagined.
The iron gate at the entrance is rusty and clearly has a long history.
The dean, accompanied by two teachers, came out to greet them, their faces beaming with excitement.
"Hello, welcome."
"Hello."
The people on both sides greeted each other, and the dean stepped forward to open the door.
The dean was a thin, middle-aged woman with glasses, and the two teachers were elderly caregivers hired from nearby.
After the door opened, the two shook hands and the dean smiled and said, "I'm really sorry, although it was just renovated this year, my humble abode is still very simple."
Cheng Qing smiled and shook her head, saying, "I heard that you bought this house with your own money. I admire your generosity. Besides, this house is a home that the children can't buy."
The dean laughed upon hearing this. He then looked at the staff carrying the gifts behind Cheng Qing and said, "It's too much trouble to bring so many gifts."
Cheng Qing explained, "These were bought by the employees at the supermarket when I was shopping. They're not all mine; they also wrote greeting cards for me." As she spoke, Cheng Qing took out the stack of greeting cards.
The dean was not a materialistic person and accepted the gift with great gratitude.
Under the clear blue sky, her eloquent voice was like beautiful music. Luo Xi turned to look at Cheng Qing and felt that Teacher Cheng seemed to radiate a soft glow; her gentle smile was so beautiful, so captivating.
Not every group goes to the orphanage in the mission, so there is no need to wait for other groups to arrive.
The dean led them straight inside and soon saw the children in the lobby on the first floor.
When I went inside, I saw 37 children sitting properly on small chairs.
Children ranging from 1 year old to over 10 years old were all dressed neatly, even if their clothes weren't new.
The children's eyes lit up when they saw Cheng Qing and Luo Xi come in.
Losi was stunned for a moment, and suddenly felt a little guilty, because she had only come to do a mission and had only spent a short time with her.
The director smiled and said, "These children are all very well-behaved. In the past two years, the country has developed, and the treatment at our welfare home has also improved. The children are able to eat their fill and stay warm."
Through the live stream, the director told everyone about life at the orphanage.
The comments section was lively, with many people saying they wanted to raise funds.
With the help of two other teachers, Cheng Qing and Luo Xi distributed the gifts they brought one by one. Each child politely said thank you when they received the gift.
After distributing the gifts, the dean arranged some games, and Cheng Qing and Luo Xi spent two hours happily with each child.
Therefore, when they were about to leave, the children who had been quietly staring with their round eyes all fell silent.
As if she had gotten used to it, even though she was reluctant, she didn't say anything and silently let the two beautiful older sisters leave.
As the headmaster saw them to the door, Losi could still see the children peering longingly from the window.
That kind of reluctant silence is heavier than most words. Because the children know they have no right to ask them to stay, nor the right to go with them, so even if they like them very much, they can only remain silent.
Moments of joy followed by moments of loneliness—this is the norm in orphanages.
Back in the car, Rossi felt a bit stifled: "I feel like I've committed a crime." If she couldn't give forever, why should she give this momentary pleasure?
Cheng Qing smiled gently and said, "Lossie, even a moment of happiness is precious... so there's no need to feel guilty."
Losi lowered her eyes, her mood somber: "But the children didn't need to be disappointed."
Seeing Luo Xi's disappointment, Cheng Qing remained silent for a moment, and finally replied in a hoarse voice, "...You're right."
Kind people often blame themselves for not doing enough.
Princess, I love you!
[It's rare to see Professor Cheng agree.]
Yes! I usually comfort Losi properly at times like this.
***
I spent the day traveling between the two cities and didn't get home until almost 7 o'clock.
Dinner consisted of sushi and bread delivered by the supermarket manager. Cheng Qing didn't like sushi, so she just took the bread and sat down at the opposite table.
The cameraman went home, and the live stream was turned off.
Although there were still cameras, the two of them were alone in the large space, and they had kissed in public at noon, so they both felt a little awkward at this point.
After eating in silence for a while, Luo Xi noticed that Cheng Qing absentmindedly twisted a piece of bread into his mouth, seemingly preoccupied with something.
She thought for a moment and asked Cheng Qing, "Do you eat sushi?" As she spoke, she pushed the sushi plate in front of Cheng Qing.
Cheng Qing: "I don't like it."
Losi laughed: "Picky eater? Try it, it's delicious."
Cheng Qing shook his head, but Luo Xi ignored him, picked up a piece of sushi, dipped it in soy sauce, and came over.
Cheng Qing frowned and leaned back in her chair to avoid him, clearly not liking it. Luo Xi's stubbornness immediately flared up; she stretched out her hand and offered it to him, as if to say, "You won't give up until you get it."
Her slightly pursed red lips gleamed alluringly under the warm yellow light.
Cheng Qing stopped thinking about the shadow that had disappeared that afternoon. Looking at the real and tangible Luo Xi in front of her, knowing that she was worried about her, Cheng Qing's heart softened slightly.
I jokingly asked Rossi, "Can't you not eat?"
Losi replied with a serious expression, "Mmm."
Cheng Qing raised an eyebrow, then leaned forward and popped the sushi into her mouth.
It's not that she can't eat, she just doesn't like it. She doesn't like the wasabi in sushi, nor does she like the texture of raw fish.
Therefore, it's not exactly enjoyable to eat.
But when Luo Xi stared at him with her big, dark eyes, Cheng Qing chuckled.
Losi was taken aback, and asked in confusion, "...What's wrong?"
Cheng Qing smiled and blurted out, "What you fed me was indeed especially delicious."
Luo Xi's breath hitched, and she felt her blood rush to her head. Before she could react, she heard Cheng Qing say, "What a pity. If I had known we would have to feed him anyway, I should have let you feed him at noon. Maybe we could have gotten more points."
Losi blushed and stammered, "You...you're being a pervert."
Cheng Qing chuckled: "As far as our relationship is concerned, it doesn't count, does it?"
Lossie's face turned even redder, and she glared at her angrily.
After eating, the two went back to their room to rest early. Today they had traveled between two cities, shopping, entertaining, and on a long journey; they were both physically and mentally exhausted.
So much so that even though the two kissed live on air at noon, they fell asleep before they even had a chance to think about it.
***
The next day, Cheng Qing vaguely heard the sound of thunder and lightning outside.
I checked my phone and saw that the forecast for today, which predicted sunny weather, had been changed to continuous thunderstorms for the next week.
Autumn is rainy, and it rains frequently.
With only 28 hours left on the show, there wasn't much time left for her and Losie to maintain their ambiguous relationship. It was time to clarify whether they should move forward or retreat.
But……
Cheng Qing got up, wearing a purple nightgown with a three-quarter sleeve and shorts, and walked barefoot on the floor.
Then I walked step by step to the window, and through the glass I could see the fierce wind and rain outside, and the tree branches swaying.
The little bird flew low, its whole body soaked, and perched on a branch.
The hens on the first floor were forced to retreat into the chicken coop again, and the yard was slightly flooded.
The small stool that I left in the yard yesterday but forgot to bring inside is now all alone in the downpour.