In the context of the new era, many people's lives have begun to get better and better.
The church began to flourish.
Of course, due to some special policies, there are many children who cannot be dealt with.
With the funding of the state church, orphanages were built in Paris and cities across the country.
Rich businessmen, in order to show their hypocrisy or for tax purposes, start doing so-called charity under the guise.
They frequently appear on television.
At that time, television was still black and white.
But they still can't hide their greedy and inhumane nature.
They use a lot of money to show their compassion.
The naive clergy were grateful from the bottom of their hearts to this group of hypocritical people with agendas.
In the Fraternity Welfare Home on the outskirts of Paris, Komori and Xiaohai were helping an elderly nun take care of some crops in the backyard.
These twins are very smart children in the church.
Several nuns who take care of the children also like them very much.
Because they are obedient, cute, and never cause anyone any trouble.
Of course, the two children also have their own little fun.
They like bread and cakes very much.
However, the poor Pok Oi Welfare Home cannot meet the children's small demands.
Therefore, Komori and the children can only work with the nuns on specific holidays to make snacks for all children.
Although the snacks were a bit dry and hard, and they didn't have the money to add sugar or butter, Komori and Xiaohai still ate them very happily.
…
"Xiaohai, I heard...it seems that the orphanage will welcome a distinguished guest in two days."
"Aunt Mayte and the other nuns and aunts, they all seem to be thinking about how to entertain us the day after tomorrow."
On the lawn, Komori couldn't help mumbling.
Brother Xiaohai curled his lips:
"I hope so."
"I heard Aunt Mayte mention accidentally that the operation of our orphanage seems to be getting more and more difficult."
"Many evil people who were willing to donate have now stopped funding."
"If this continues, without waiting until we reach adulthood to work, the welfare home will probably go bankrupt!"
Brother Xiaomori looked at the carefree and playful children in the distance with a hint of envy in his eyes.
Many of those children are even older than Komori and Xiaohai.
However, their expressions still remain at their most childlike.
Xiaomori and Xiaohai couldn't help but reveal a hint of envy in their eyes.
They don't know when they first became sensitive to the fact that they were not qualified to be an ordinary child.
Ordinary children can play, eat snacks, and go to school.
But they can't do all this.
When they were helping Aunt Matt with farm work, they had become acutely aware of the gulf-like gap between themselves and those well-dressed children.
"I really envy them. It seems they don't have to worry about the future." Brother Komori said casually.
The younger brother and the child looked at the sky.
The sky is a little cloudy.
"Brother, have you ever thought about being adopted by someone else?"
Brother Xiaomori was slightly startled and nodded:
"Of course, I have also fantasized about being adopted by a rich and kind person."
"But...this shouldn't be possible."
"Today's so-called philanthropists, if you ask them to donate money, they will still be generous. However, they will not let their real vital interests be damaged."
"There are too many uncertainties associated with taking in a child."
The twins' understanding ability is completely different from that of seven or eight-year-old children, making them unable to even empathize with those children who are still playing and playing.
The inexplicable estrangement made the twins feel a little depressed.
"Xiaosen, Xiaohai, you are here."
From behind, a gentle voice came.
The two turned around and saw a middle-aged woman with a kind face.
"Aunt Mayte!" Xiaomori stood up first and dusted off the dirt on his body: "Do you need our help?"
Aunt Mayte smiled and said: "That's right."
"You two follow me."
Aunt Mei Te's mysterious appearance aroused doubts in Xiao Sen and Xiao Hai.
In their impression, Aunt May was rarely so mysterious.
However, when they followed Aunt Matt to the kitchen and saw the long wooden table with many materials placed on it, their eyes couldn't help but light up.
There is butter, there is sugar, there are eggs, there is cream...
"Aunt Mei Te, are you making a cake?" Brother Xiao Sen asked quickly.
My younger brother Xiaohai was dozing next to him.
Aunt Mayte smiled and said: "Two days later, Mr. Newt, the president of the Charity Association, will come to visit our Boai Welfare Home."
"When Mr. Newt comes this time, he will adopt a few children as usual."
"He is the most generous guest here, and we must treat him well."
"Don't you two like making desserts?"
"In that case, come and help aunt in these two days!"
Brother Xiaomori smiled and nodded.
The younger brother showed a hint of doubt.
Because Mr. Newt has been here several times in the past.
However, Aunt Mayte never asked them to help. Even... when Mr. Newt came before, the reception was not grand.
Why this time...
However, some of the questions in my heart were ignored amidst the happy laughter of my brother Komori.
Younger brother Xiaohai tilted his head slightly.
Although compared with other children outside, the two of them don't think about the same things as their peers.
However, in front of the two brothers, the elder brother Xiaomori still acts like a child sometimes.
…
At night, in the bedroom, after the children learned from Xiaomori and Xiaohai that Mr. Newt was coming, they were all very happy.
The younger brother Xiaohai remained silent.
Of course the children are happy.
Because every time Mr. Newt comes, he brings a lot of delicious cookies and bread, as well as nice clothes.
And... after adopting a few children, it means that expenses are saved again.
The rest of the children can naturally live a better life.
However, younger brother Xiaohai did not reveal the dark desire behind this happiness.
He just looked at his brother Xiaomori and couldn't help but ask:
"Brother, if this time... we were adopted, would you be willing?"
Komori blinked:
"Actually...our wishes don't matter, do they?"
"In the past few times, when Mr. Newt came, some children were reluctant to leave, but in the end they left obediently, didn't they?"
Saying that, Komori held his brother Xiaohai's hand:
"So, as long as the elder brother and younger brother can always be together, it doesn't matter whether they are in an orphanage or adopted, whether they eat delicious food or have to work."
…
Soon, a nun came and extinguished the candles, allowing the children to fall asleep quickly.
Xiaomori and Xiaohai were both squeezed into the same bed.
In this way, they will feel safe.
Next to me, my brother's breathing has become very even, and he must be asleep.
For the first time, my younger brother Xiaohai didn't fall asleep.
However, he still closed his eyes.
suddenly:
"Squeak..."
The door seemed to be slowly opened.
Xiaohai couldn't help but wonder.
In the past, no one would come in after everyone fell asleep.
Why at this time...
However, Xiao Hai instinctively did not open his eyes.
Under the thick quilt, Xiaohai nervously grabbed the sleeves of his brother Xiaomori. The sense of crisis that only belonged to a child made him vaguely feel that there seemed to be a person standing in front of him, staring at him.
"Ta...ta..."
The slight footsteps seemed very abrupt in the silent room.
A strange perfume smell also made Xiao Hai feel puzzled.
Is it the perfume used by nuns?
But...does the orphanage have the money to use these luxuries?
After a while, the strange footsteps left.
Xiaohai still didn't open her eyes.
He couldn't be sure whether the other party really left, or... there were still people standing here.
…
The next day, when Xiao Hai woke up, he subconsciously looked at Komori beside him.
Komori is still sleeping.
Outside the window, the sun has already risen.
The nun knocked on the door as usual and walked in with a smile:
"Children, it's time to wake up!"
The younger brother Xiaohai stared at the nun, but there was nothing unusual on her face.
As always, the children began to eat under the arrangements of the nuns, and then were assigned to work.
My younger brother Xiaohai also took advantage of the break to inform his elder brother Xiaosen about the incident.
It's just obvious that neither the elder brother nor the younger brother has a better solution to this matter.
"How about... let's take a sneak peek at night?" Brother Xiaomori suggested.
Xiao Hai thought for a while and then shook his head: "This is not a good idea."
"Last night, I even felt like that person was watching us right in front of us."
"So, if we open our eyes rashly, it may be very dangerous."
Brother Xiaomori showed a trace of doubt:
"But, brother."
"We have lived in the orphanage for several years. We have lived here since we can remember."
"Aunt Matt and the nuns have not been replaced. They have always taken care of us."
"Will you..."
Younger brother Xiaohai showed a hint of helplessness:
"Maybe. I hope... I'm overthinking it."
…
That day, the two children came to the kitchen.
There is only one day left before Mr. Newt arrives.
During this day, they need to start making cakes and some cookies that can be stored.
Under the guidance of Aunt Mayte and the nuns, both Xiaomori and Xiaohai learned quickly.
However, Komori seems to prefer desserts.
Xiaohai prefers bread products.
Everything seems to be normal and no different from before.
This also made Xiao Hai murmur.
Could it be... is it really my own problem?
For a moment, Xiao Hai was a little undecided.
However, just that night, when Komori and Xiaohai began to fall asleep again, the strange sound of opening the door rang again.