Chapter 296
Qin Shou.
He was also one of the children from the orphanage, one year older than Chen An.
The two had a good relationship when they were at the orphanage and often hung out together.
However, unlike Chen An, he was chosen by a middle-aged couple returning from abroad at the age of seven and adopted as their son.
After that, they went their separate ways and rarely saw each other.
The couple who adopted him were wealthy and willing to spend money on Qin Shou. Moreover, the couple could not have children and only had Qin Shou as their adopted son, so they doted on him even more.
However, it is worth mentioning that the couple’s first choice was actually Chen An.
The cute, polite, and sensible little Chen An instantly touched the couple’s softest spot.
But Chen An was resolute at the time and refused to leave the orphanage, so they had to settle for Qin Shou.
Chen An thought of the name and felt that it had indeed been a long time since he had seen him.
The other party had gone to a big city to live with his adoptive parents and rarely returned.
He only had a little impression left in his memory.
He remembered that whenever Qin Shou returned, he would always be in a brand-new luxury car, wearing designer clothes, and a confident smile on his face.
He was completely different from the timid Qin Shou who used to hide behind Chen An’s back at the orphanage.
It could only be said that the change in his living circumstances had indeed helped him shed his inferiority complex and inner sensitivity, making him more outstanding and gradually becoming a role model envied by his peers.
…
Time came to noon.
A flamboyant wine-red sports car stopped at the main gate of the orphanage with a huge roar.
Its brand-new bright body and flamboyant modern design were in stark contrast to the old orphanage.
Such a high-profile act successfully attracted the attention of pedestrians and shop owners on the street, who looked on with curiosity and talked among themselves.
After all, such a modern sports car was not common in the small town.
“Is that the child from the orphanage? I heard he was adopted by a wealthy family. It seems he’s living quite comfortably now! What was his name again?”
“I know that. I even saw the couple who adopted him at the time. They also came in a sports car, tsk tsk, what a scene.”
“Then it seems to be a case of ‘following in his father’s footsteps’…”
Amidst the people’s discussion, the sports car door opened, and a young man wearing sunglasses got out.
His face was quite handsome, and the clothes he wore were all from very famous brands. He also wore a watch that looked very expensive on his wrist.
The young man rested one hand on the car door, feeling the envious gazes coming his way, and the corners of his mouth could not help but curl up slightly. He stood there for a full half minute.
Only when he felt that standing there any longer would seem too deliberate did Qin Shou clear his throat, straighten his chest, and stride towards the main gate of the orphanage.
At the doorway, the director, who had been waiting for a long time, went to meet him.
His old face was filled with smiles, clearly delighted that Qin Shou was willing to come back to visit the orphanage.
After all, he had raised him from a young age.
Qin Shou also smiled happily and gave the director a warm, big hug.
His mouth moved as if he was about to say something, but he suddenly noticed two figures standing behind the director.
A man and a woman.
They were Chen An and Chen Xi.
He saw his childhood friend and his eyes lit up, but when he saw the girl standing next to Chen An, he couldn’t help but frown.
So ugly.
This was his first reaction.
Although it wasn’t the first time he had seen her, Qin Shou still found it hard to accept the face that looked like a monster.
However, Qin Shou maintained his smile, skillfully hiding the hint of disdain in his eyes.
He shouted to Chen An.
“Anzi!”
Chen An looked over, met his gaze, and returned a smile.
He felt a little emotional, remembering that when they were young, Qin Shou always liked to follow him no matter what he did, and affectionately called him “Brother An.”
Now, times had changed, and the title “Brother An” had long since vanished with the wind.
However, Chen An didn’t feel there was any problem with it and had no feelings of things being different.
Qin Shou’s return to the orphanage now was like returning home in glory, and he always carried a faint sense of superiority.
Even though he was trying his best to restrain himself, a young man’s nature was hard to change, and it wasn’t considered that bad.
This was normal.
A title didn’t represent anything.
Compared to those children who left the orphanage and were unwilling to return, Qin Shou could be considered quite conscientious.
So Chen An said, “Long time no see, Qin Shou.”
Qin Shou walked over, punched his shoulder, and said with a smile, “Long time no see.”
They exchanged a few pleasantries. Although both were smiling, Qin Shou could still feel a strange sense of distance.
He sighed in his heart and then thought of the story of Runtu and the wolf in the book.
It seems there is also a tragic thick barrier between us.
…
…
Without disturbing the other children at the orphanage, Qin Shou went directly to the director’s office.
Unlike Chen An, Qin Shou hated those annoying little brats the most. They were noisy and loved to roughhouse.
They also often got his expensive clothes all over with mud and left footprints on his shoes.
This was something Qin Shou could not tolerate the most.
Damn, do you know how expensive these shoes are?
But whenever such a situation occurred, Qin Shou felt embarrassed to get angry and could only grit his teeth and accept it.
Over time, Qin Shou asked the director not to inform the orphanage children of his arrival.
He also did not want them to come to greet him.
In the office, Qin Shou and the director sat opposite each other.
As for Chen An and Chen Xi, they had gone to the kitchen to prepare something to eat.
Qin Shou was very satisfied with their conscious avoidance.
Because he had come to the orphanage today to discuss important matters with the director, which involved a transaction of hundreds of thousands, it had to be formal.
Thinking of this, Qin Shou coughed lightly and took out a bank card from his pocket, placing it on the desk.
“Director, about the renovation of the orphanage, I mentioned it to you on the phone before, didn’t I?”
The director nodded, and said with relief, “Yes, knowing that you have this intention makes me very happy. Actually, the orphanage has been through so many years, and it’s not really a big deal…”
The director said casually, but Qin Shou keenly caught the key point.
He frowned, “What do you mean by ‘you’? Is there someone else besides me who wants to do this?”
The director was stunned for a moment, then smiled, “It’s Chen An. He also came to me this morning and said he wanted to contribute money to help renovate the orphanage, saying that many facilities are too old and dangerous to use.”
At this point, the director chuckled, “This child, look what he’s saying. Dangerous? I’ve been in charge of the orphanage for so many years, when have I ever put you in danger…”
Qin Shou raised his hand, interrupting him with some annoyance.
“Wait a minute, Director. Why is he joining in the fun? Isn’t he still studying? Where did he get the money from, and how much money can he have?”
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 30: How Much Money Can He Have?
Qin Shou.
He was also one of the children from the orphanage, one year older than Chen An.
The two had a good relationship when they were at the orphanage and often hung out together.
However, unlike Chen An, he was chosen by a middle-aged couple returning from abroad at the age of seven and adopted as their son.
After that, they went their separate ways and rarely saw each other.
The couple who adopted him were wealthy and willing to spend money on Qin Shou. Moreover, the couple could not have children and only had Qin Shou as their adopted son, so they doted on him even more.
However, it is worth mentioning that the couple’s first choice was actually Chen An.
The cute, polite, and sensible little Chen An instantly touched the couple’s softest spot.
But Chen An was resolute at the time and refused to leave the orphanage, so they had to settle for Qin Shou.
Chen An thought of the name and felt that it had indeed been a long time since he had seen him.
The other party had gone to a big city to live with his adoptive parents and rarely returned.
He only had a little impression left in his memory.
He remembered that whenever Qin Shou returned, he would always be in a brand-new luxury car, wearing designer clothes, and a confident smile on his face.
He was completely different from the timid Qin Shou who used to hide behind Chen An’s back at the orphanage.
It could only be said that the change in his living circumstances had indeed helped him shed his inferiority complex and inner sensitivity, making him more outstanding and gradually becoming a role model envied by his peers.
…
Time came to noon.
A flamboyant wine-red sports car stopped at the main gate of the orphanage with a huge roar.
Its brand-new bright body and flamboyant modern design were in stark contrast to the old orphanage.
Such a high-profile act successfully attracted the attention of pedestrians and shop owners on the street, who looked on with curiosity and talked among themselves.
After all, such a modern sports car was not common in the small town.
“Is that the child from the orphanage? I heard he was adopted by a wealthy family. It seems he’s living quite comfortably now! What was his name again?”
“I know that. I even saw the couple who adopted him at the time. They also came in a sports car, tsk tsk, what a scene.”
“Then it seems to be a case of ‘following in his father’s footsteps’…”
Amidst the people’s discussion, the sports car door opened, and a young man wearing sunglasses got out.
His face was quite handsome, and the clothes he wore were all from very famous brands. He also wore a watch that looked very expensive on his wrist.
The young man rested one hand on the car door, feeling the envious gazes coming his way, and the corners of his mouth could not help but curl up slightly. He stood there for a full half minute.
Only when he felt that standing there any longer would seem too deliberate did Qin Shou clear his throat, straighten his chest, and stride towards the main gate of the orphanage.
At the doorway, the director, who had been waiting for a long time, went to meet him.
His old face was filled with smiles, clearly delighted that Qin Shou was willing to come back to visit the orphanage.
After all, he had raised him from a young age.
Qin Shou also smiled happily and gave the director a warm, big hug.
His mouth moved as if he was about to say something, but he suddenly noticed two figures standing behind the director.
A man and a woman.
They were Chen An and Chen Xi.
He saw his childhood friend and his eyes lit up, but when he saw the girl standing next to Chen An, he couldn’t help but frown.
So ugly.
This was his first reaction.
Although it wasn’t the first time he had seen her, Qin Shou still found it hard to accept the face that looked like a monster.
However, Qin Shou maintained his smile, skillfully hiding the hint of disdain in his eyes.
He shouted to Chen An.
“Anzi!”
Chen An looked over, met his gaze, and returned a smile.
He felt a little emotional, remembering that when they were young, Qin Shou always liked to follow him no matter what he did, and affectionately called him “Brother An.”
Now, times had changed, and the title “Brother An” had long since vanished with the wind.
However, Chen An didn’t feel there was any problem with it and had no feelings of things being different.
Qin Shou’s return to the orphanage now was like returning home in glory, and he always carried a faint sense of superiority.
Even though he was trying his best to restrain himself, a young man’s nature was hard to change, and it wasn’t considered that bad.
This was normal.
A title didn’t represent anything.
Compared to those children who left the orphanage and were unwilling to return, Qin Shou could be considered quite conscientious.
So Chen An said, “Long time no see, Qin Shou.”
Qin Shou walked over, punched his shoulder, and said with a smile, “Long time no see.”
They exchanged a few pleasantries. Although both were smiling, Qin Shou could still feel a strange sense of distance.
He sighed in his heart and then thought of the story of Runtu and the wolf in the book.
It seems there is also a tragic thick barrier between us.
…
…
Without disturbing the other children at the orphanage, Qin Shou went directly to the director’s office.
Unlike Chen An, Qin Shou hated those annoying little brats the most. They were noisy and loved to roughhouse.
They also often got his expensive clothes all over with mud and left footprints on his shoes.
This was something Qin Shou could not tolerate the most.
Damn, do you know how expensive these shoes are?
But whenever such a situation occurred, Qin Shou felt embarrassed to get angry and could only grit his teeth and accept it.
Over time, Qin Shou asked the director not to inform the orphanage children of his arrival.
He also did not want them to come to greet him.
In the office, Qin Shou and the director sat opposite each other.
As for Chen An and Chen Xi, they had gone to the kitchen to prepare something to eat.
Qin Shou was very satisfied with their conscious avoidance.
Because he had come to the orphanage today to discuss important matters with the director, which involved a transaction of hundreds of thousands, it had to be formal.
Thinking of this, Qin Shou coughed lightly and took out a bank card from his pocket, placing it on the desk.
“Director, about the renovation of the orphanage, I mentioned it to you on the phone before, didn’t I?”
The director nodded, and said with relief, “Yes, knowing that you have this intention makes me very happy. Actually, the orphanage has been through so many years, and it’s not really a big deal…”
The director said casually, but Qin Shou keenly caught the key point.
He frowned, “What do you mean by ‘you’? Is there someone else besides me who wants to do this?”
The director was stunned for a moment, then smiled, “It’s Chen An. He also came to me this morning and said he wanted to contribute money to help renovate the orphanage, saying that many facilities are too old and dangerous to use.”
At this point, the director chuckled, “This child, look what he’s saying. Dangerous? I’ve been in charge of the orphanage for so many years, when have I ever put you in danger…”
Qin Shou raised his hand, interrupting him with some annoyance.
“Wait a minute, Director. Why is he joining in the fun? Isn’t he still studying? Where did he get the money from, and how much money can he have?”
(End of this chapter)
