Ciyun Orphanage has gone through thirty years of ups and downs since its establishment, and it is also the lifelong effort of the old director Liu Ciyun. In the past thirty years, the old dean has adopted thousands of orphans, but he never expected a penny in return. I just try my best to raise every orphan who has lost his family. Treat every child as your own. In addition to the fact that the orphanage has been widely publicized by the media in recent years, with certain charitable donations and government support, the old director has been independently supporting this dilapidated orphanage for a long time.
Xiao Zheng came out of this orphanage. I received the kindness of the old dean, but broke his heart. For seven years, he never wanted to go back and take a look, even a look from a distance was enough.
But he didn't dare and never mustered up the courage. He didn't know how to face the old dean, let alone explain what he had done abroad in the past seven years. But no matter what, he finally came. Came to this orphanage where he had been raised for eighteen years.
The orphanage has grown and many dormitories and teaching buildings have been expanded. It is simply larger than a city key junior high school. In front of the spacious orphanage, there are more than a dozen luxury cars parked. At the door of the security room, several straight-backed security guards are patrolling conscientiously. Prevent people with evil intentions from lurking in the orphanage.
After getting off Lin Huayin's car, Xiao Zheng lit a cigarette with excitement and stood at the door of the orphanage with timid eyes, stopping in his tracks. There was uneasiness and nostalgia in his eyes.
This is his home. Forever home. No matter whether he is poor or rich, it will be rooted in his mind for a lifetime. No matter how magnificent the mansion is, it cannot be compared with this place. His face was full of complicated emotions, but he just stood at the door and smoked heavily, hesitant and hesitant.
Standing next to him, the elegant Lin Huayin did not disturb his meditation and understood Xiao Zheng's mood.
Fear of being close to home. This is Xiao Zheng's current state.
But just because she didn't bother him didn't mean that everyone could tolerate Xiao Zheng standing at the door with a strange expression on his face. Two dedicated doormen came forward and said in a kind manner: "You two, you are disturbing the normal access to the orphanage by standing here."
The words are tactful, but very clear. Either you take out the invitation letter and go in, or leave. Do not interfere with the operations of the orphanage.
"This is an invitation letter." Lin Huayin took out an exquisitely crafted invitation letter from his bag and handed it to the security guard. "We're here to donate."
The security guard checked the authenticity of the invitation and then returned it to Lin Huayin. He said in a friendly manner: "It turns out to be Miss Lin. The dean is waiting for you in the reception room. Please follow me."
After that, he led the two of them deeper into the orphanage.
Xiao Zheng didn't say anything along the way, just quietly visiting everything in the orphanage. Listening to the security guard's introduction to the orphanage.
"Ciyun Orphanage currently adopts nearly a thousand orphans. Some are orphans who cannot contact their families, some are orphans abandoned by their parents. Others are simply left at the door of the orphanage. The old director is kind-hearted, As long as the orphans cannot contact their families, they will be taken into the orphanage. They will be provided with food, accommodation, and nine years of compulsory education." The security guard said with a look of reverence. "Speaking of which, without the donations from social figures like Miss Lin and the strong support from the government, our Ciyun Orphanage would definitely not be able to adopt those poor orphans, let alone provide them with a living environment."
Lin Huayin never liked talking to outsiders. He listened carefully, but just nodded lightly and did not answer. On the contrary, after Xiao Zheng slowly woke up from his meditation, he couldn't help but ask: "Is the old dean okay?"
The security guard was stunned for a moment, wondering why this weird-looking guy could ask such a strange question. Without thinking too much at the moment, he said with a smile: "The old dean is in very good spirits. Every year, Class A hospitals give the dean a free full-body examination. In Mingzhu, everyone hopes that the old dean will live a long life, and so do we. "
Xiao Zheng nodded and said: "Indeed, for an old man like the dean, no one does not want him to live a long life and live as long as Nanshan."
The three of them walked through a five-story teaching building, where Ciyun Orphanage provides free teaching to orphans. It was class time, and the melodious sound of reading came from the teaching building, which was clear and sweet. The security guard continued to introduce the two of them: "In the past few years, our Ciyun Orphanage has produced several top students in the high school entrance examination. However, the orphanage has limited capacity and cannot provide children with education above junior high school, so they must study outside. That's it. Even the teachers in the school only receive a symbolic salary, which cannot be compared with public and private schools outside."
"Then your salary as a security guard is not high, right?" Xiao Zheng asked curiously.
"We are all children who grew up in an orphanage. As long as the director is willing to let us stay, none of us will leave." The young security guard said solemnly. "As for salary, as long as you have a place to sleep and food to eat, what do you need money for?"
Xiao Zheng nodded heavily and said: "You are right, the dean has raised us up, and now it is time for us to repay him."
"Huh?" the young security guard asked curiously. "So you also grew up in Ciyun?"
"Yes. I lived in Ciyun for eighteen years. I left seven years ago." Xiao Zheng said with a smile.
"If you think about it, maybe we played together in the courtyard when we were kids." The young security guard learned that Xiao Zheng was also a child in the courtyard, and he immediately became very enthusiastic.
Xiao Zheng felt ashamed and said, "You know how to repay kindness better than me, so I didn't stay in the orphanage like you when you grew up."
"Hey, what are you talking about? I have no future and can't make much money outside. That's why I stay in the orphanage. As far as I know, many children who left the orphanage have become successful outside. They send money to Ciyun regularly. Their contribution is much greater than mine." The young security guard said with a smile.
Xiao Zheng smiled and followed the security guard to a three-story building located deep in the orphanage.
"We're here. You can go directly to the third floor and find the old dean." The young security guard stopped downstairs and said with a smile. "I won't send you up. Recently, there are always dirty guys sneaking into the orphanage, so you have to keep a close eye on them."
"Sorry to trouble you." Xiao Zheng thanked him.
The security guard waved his hand and walked back quickly. It seems that without him, the safety of the orphanage cannot be guaranteed. His work attitude is extremely serious, as if the orphanage can pay him 1.8 million a year, and he doesn't dare to slack off at all.
After watching the security guard leave, Xiao Zheng mustered up the courage, turned around and said to Lin Huayin who was standing aside, "Shall we go up?"
"Yes." Lin Huayin nodded lightly, seeming to notice Xiao Zheng's nervousness, and walked ahead to lead the way for Xiao Zheng.
This three-story building is the office space for the orphanage staff. Quiet afternoon, quiet and peaceful environment. It is completely different from the noisy city outside the orphanage. It is less impetuous and more peaceful. Perhaps infected by the atmosphere here, the two of them walked very lightly, as if they were afraid of disturbing the staff in the building, and quietly went up to the third floor. Come to the dean's office.
Boom boom.
Lin Huayin did things directly. He knocked on the door when he came to it, and did not give Xiao Zheng time to prepare mentally.
"Please come in."
An old but energetic voice came from the office. As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Huayin pushed open the door and led Xiao Zheng into the house.
It is said to be the dean's office, but the internal structure is very simple, even shabby. An ordinary desk, two hardwood chairs, and a ticking wall clock hanging on the wall. The table was covered with a lot of information and an old-fashioned tea cup.
The old man sitting behind the desk was wearing simple and patched clothes. There is no trace of the dean's demeanor at all. He is simply an old man who is diligent and frugal to the point of being sad.
Seeing this scene, Xiao Zheng's nose felt sore and his eyes suddenly became dry.
On the other hand, the old dean, after repeatedly looking at Xiao Zheng's appearance, couldn't help but became furious. He picked up the teacup on the table and threw it at it, yelling: "Little bastard, do you still have the nerve to come back? Get out of here!"