Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Cao Kun changed the subject and asked.
"President An, are we the only ones back? Are there any others? There are too few people, aren't they?"
"Not a few. Some people couldn't come here, so they just remitted money. And I didn't send messages to everyone. I sent messages only because I knew your current situation. In fact, many of your brothers and sisters are in very bad situations and are still struggling to survive, not to mention those brothers and sisters outside the city. Their situations are even more difficult, and the welfare home has to provide them with some financial assistance every year."
Zhao Anyuan sighed and explained.
After hearing what Zhao Anyuan said, 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.
A large proportion of these adopted children have physical problems.
After they grow up, it is actually very difficult for them to support themselves.
You have to know that in reality, it is difficult for normal people to survive, let alone those with physical problems.
But according to the laws of the City of Clear Sky, after you turn eighteen, you can no longer stay in the welfare home, regardless of whether you can support yourself or not.
However, thanks to Zhao Anyuan's efforts, Shengyin Welfare Home has a privilege that no other welfare home has.
That is, the children in this orphanage have the opportunity to fight for the right to stay in the Clear Sky City.
Of course, the conditions are very harsh.
One of the hard and fast rules is that you must be admitted to university.
Shen Qiu was the most outstanding child in his group. Not only was he admitted to the best university in Clear Sky City, St. Bori University, he also received a full scholarship.
"Well, it's rare that you guys are back, so be happy. By the way, do you remember something?"
Zhao Anyuan asked kindly.
"What is it?"
Huang Dan was slightly stunned and couldn't remember it.
"These are the questions I left for you when you were about to leave the orphanage as adults. Do you remember what I said at the time?"
Zhao Anyuan reminded with a smile.
"Remember, Director, you asked us what the meaning of our lives was? 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're back, tell us 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 her head and looked at Huang Dan and said.
"Huang Dan, do you want to clarify that question?"
"I have thought it through 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 Dan 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 is rights. This is my goal."
Zhao Anyuan looked at Zhao Lian.
“I think it’s good to be ordinary.”
Zhao Lian thought for a moment and said.
Zhao Anyuan smiled and turned to look at a woman wearing a white shawl top and a black miniskirt.
"Qiu Li, what about you?"
"I think the meaning of life is to have a warm harbor."
Qiu Li replied softly.
Cao Kun, who was standing aside, couldn't help but take another look at Qiu Li.
"Um!"
"Dean, I think happiness is the most important thing. We should pursue happiness in life."
"I think the meaning of life is to witness more things."
…
The others also expressed their ideas.
After listening to everyone's words, Zhao Anyuan turned and looked at Shen Qiu.
"Shen Qiu, what about you?"
Shen Qiu was slightly startled, then spoke.
"Sorry! I don't know. I haven't figured it out yet."
When everyone heard Shen Qiu's words, they all laughed.
Zhao Anyuan stretched out her hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and she spoke to everyone.
"In fact, your ideas are all correct! Go after what you like and what you think is meaningful, but remember one thing: don't lose your original heart, or you will no longer be yourself."
"Understood, Dean."
Shen Qiu and others responded one after another.
Dean Zhao Anyuan nodded with satisfaction, and then she spoke to Shen Qiu and others.
"It's almost noon. Lunch has been prepared for you. Please eat it. I'll go and deal with the money you donated. We can catch up later. I look forward to you telling me about your life over the years."
"Um."
Shen Qiu and others nodded in response.
At this time, a middle-aged woman with a serious expression, unsmiling and 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 excitedly went forward and held her hand.
Aunt Qiao's stern face couldn't help but reveal a smile, and she started talking.
"Don't act like a child. You've grown up."
"Uh-huh."
…
Shen Qiu looked at this scene and smiled a rare smile. His mind flashed back to the scene when he was a child and everyone was chased by Aunt Qiao.
A moment later, Shen Qiu and others came to the cafeteria.
Dean Zhao Anyuan specially arranged a long table for them that could accommodate all of them.
There were plates of steaming hot dishes on the table.
Although they are all home-cooked dishes like chopped green onion tofu, cabbage stew, and white steamed buns.
But even the richest Huang Din had no complaints, and everyone was more saying.
"Aunt Qiao, it's so rich."
"It's not a sumptuous meal, these are just ordinary dishes. You guys can just make do with what you have and chat about the past. I'm going to go take care of 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 Dan and others took their seats with a smile.
Shen Qiu then found a seat and sat down.
Cao Kun took the lead, picked up the chopsticks and said with a smile.
"We are all brothers and sisters, so let's not say those polite words and just start eating."
"good!"
Shen Qiu and others took a steamed bun and started eating with some vegetables.
At the table, everyone started reminiscing about the past while eating.
Huang Dan was chatting with Qiu Li with a smile on his face at this time.
"Qiu Li, I haven't heard from you in years, what are you doing?"
"I didn't do anything, just stayed at home to take care of the kids."
Qiu Li replied softly.
"Qiu Li, are you married? Who did you marry? Could it be?"
Many sisters present looked at Cao Kun, but when they saw that Cao Kun's expression was a little gloomy, they immediately reacted and stopped speculating.
The atmosphere suddenly became a little awkward.
Shen Qiu looked at this scene and sighed slightly in his heart.
He used to have a very good relationship with Huang Dan and Cao Kun, so he knew very well about the affairs between Cao Kun and Qiu Li. Unexpectedly, things have changed and the two of them still didn't get together.
"Ahem, let's not talk about that anymore. Anyway, the recent price increases are really outrageous."
A male companion laughed it off to change the subject.