Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Cao Kun changed the subject and asked.
"Are we the only ones who have returned, Dean An? Is there anyone else? There are too few of them, right?"
"There are quite a few. Some people can't make it, so they send money directly. And I don't send messages to everyone. I send them because I know your current situation. In fact, many of your brothers and sisters are in very bad situations.
, are still struggling to survive, not to mention those brothers and sisters outside the city, who are in even more difficult situations, and the welfare home still has to provide them with some financial support every year."
Zhao Anyuan sighed and explained.
After hearing Zhao Anyuan's words, everyone present fell silent.
As the largest welfare home in the City of Clear Sky, Shengyin Welfare Home adopts a large number of abandoned infants and orphans every year, exceeding the standard.
Most of these adopted children have physical problems.
After they reach adulthood, it is actually difficult for them to support themselves.
We must know that in reality, it is difficult for normal people to survive, let alone those with physical problems.
But according to the laws of Sunny Sky City, after the age of eighteen, no matter whether you can support yourself or not, you cannot stay in the orphanage.
However, thanks to Zhao Anyuan's efforts, Shengyin Welfare Home has a privilege that other welfare homes do not have.
That is, the children in this orphanage have the opportunity to fight for the right to settle in the City of Sunny Sky.
Of course the conditions are very harsh.
One of the hard and fast rules is that you must go to college.
And Shen Qiu was the most outstanding of their group of children. Not only was he admitted to the best university in the City of Clear Sky, the University of Saint-Bori, he also received a full scholarship.
"Okay, it's rare for you guys to come back, so be happy. By the way, do you still remember something?"
Zhao Anyuan asked kindly.
"whats the matter?"
Huang Gin was slightly startled and couldn't remember.
"This is the question I left you when you were about to leave the orphanage as adults. Do you remember what I said then?"
Zhao Anyuan reminded with a smile.
"Remember, dean, you asked us what the meaning of our lives is? You asked us to give a clear answer the next time we return to the orphanage."
Cao Kun repeated the question for Zhao Anyuan.
"Well, now that you are back, let's talk about it!"
Zhao Anyuan looked at everyone kindly, just like a mother looking at her children.
Shen Qiu and others looked at each other and didn't know how to answer for a moment.
Zhao Anyuan then turned to look at Huang Gin and said.
"Xanthin, do you want to clear up that issue?"
"I have thought about it a long time ago. I think the meaning of life is to pursue money. I want to make a lot of money. The more, the better."
Huang Gin replied without hesitation.
Zhao Anyuan smiled and turned to look at Cao Kun and asked.
"And you."
Cao Kun pondered for a moment and said, "I think it's rights. This is my goal."
Zhao Anyuan looked at Zhao Lian.
"I think it's good if it's plain."
Zhao Lian thought for a while and said.
Zhao Anyuan smiled and turned to look at a woman wearing a white shawl-style top and a black skirt.
"What about you, Qiu Li?"
"I think the meaning of life is to have a warm harbor."
Qiu Li replied softly.
Standing aside, Cao Kun couldn't help but take another look at Qiu Li.
"Um!"
"Dean, I think happiness is the most important, and you should pursue happiness in life."
"I think the meaning of living is to witness more things."
The rest of the people also reported their thoughts.
After Zhao Anyuan listened to everyone's words, she turned to look at Shen Qiu.
"Where are you, Shen Qiu?"
Shen Qiu was slightly startled, then spoke.
"Sorry! I don't know, I haven't figured it out yet."
Everyone laughed when they heard Shen Qiu's words.
Zhao Anyuan stretched out her hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and she said to everyone.
"Actually, your ideas are all right, and they are all right! Pursue whatever you like and find it meaningful, but remember one thing, don't lose your original intention, otherwise you will not be yourself."
"Understood, Dean."
Shen Qiu and others responded one after another.
Dean Zhao Anyuan nodded with satisfaction, and then said to Shen Qiu and others.
"It's almost noon. Lunch has been prepared for you. You can eat together. I'll go and deal with the money you donated. We'll catch up on old times later. I look forward to you telling me about your life over the years."
"Um."
Shen Qiu and others nodded and replied.
At this time, a middle-aged woman with a serious expression, an unsmiling look, and a very old-fashioned look came over and said to Shen Qiu and others.
"Come with me."
"Aunt Qiao!"
When Qiu Li and others saw the middle-aged woman, they stepped forward very excitedly and took her hand.
Aunt Qiao's stern face couldn't help but reveal a smile, and she spoke.
"Don't act like a child, you are all grown up."
"Uh-huh."
When Shen Qiu looked at this scene, he also showed a rare smile. The scene of everyone being chased by Aunt Qiao flashed through his mind.
After a while, Shen Qiu and others came to the cafeteria.
Dean Zhao Anyuan specially arranged a long table for them, which can accommodate all of them.
There were plates of hot dishes on the table.
Although they are all home-cooked dishes such as green onion tofu, cabbage stew, and white steamed buns.
But even the richest man, Huang Gin, didn't have any dissatisfaction. Everyone just talked about it.
"Aunt Qiao, it's so rich."
"No matter how rich it is, they are all ordinary dishes. You can eat together and catch up on old times. I will go and greet the children first."
Aunt Qiao shook her head and said to everyone.
"Okay, Aunt Qiao, go ahead and do your work, we'll take care of ourselves."
Huang Gin and others took their seats with a smile.
Shen Qiu immediately followed suit and found a seat to sit down.
Cao Kun took the lead and picked up the chopsticks and said with a smile.
"We are all brothers and sisters, let's not say those polite words and just start eating."
"good!"
Shen Qiu and others took a steamed bun and ate it with vegetables.
At the dinner table, everyone began to reminisce about old times while eating.
Huang Gin then laughed and chatted with Qiu Li.
"Qiu Li, I haven't heard from you for many years, what are you doing?"
"I don't do anything, just take care of the kids at home."
Qiu Li replied softly.
"Qiu Li, are you married? To whom, could it be?"
Many sisters present looked at Cao Kun. Unfortunately, when they saw Cao Kun's expression was a little gloomy, they immediately realized and stopped speculating.
The atmosphere at the scene suddenly felt a little awkward.
Shen Qiu looked at this scene and sighed slightly in his heart.
He had a very good relationship with Huang Gin and Cao Kun in the past, so he was very aware of Cao Kun and Qiu Li's affairs. Unexpectedly, things had changed, and the two of them still didn't get together.
"Ahem, let's not talk about that anymore. After all, the recent price increase is really ridiculous."