137: Chapter 135: Won’t You Come Up and Sit?
137: Chapter 135: Won’t You Come Up and Sit?
Song Ke and his group left, having promised to complete all the procedures within three days.
The matter had finally been resolved in an unexpectedly favorable outcome.
Liu Shanshan couldn’t help but smile, and the orphanage director breathed a sigh of relief, his eyes sparkling with intense gratitude as he looked at Tangyu.
The children were staring at Tangyu as if he were a celebrity, and at that moment, Tangyu had indeed become a hero in everyone’s eyes.
“Director Jiang, thank you,” Tangyu said.
Jiang Xian smiled, “Don’t mention it, it was just a helping hand.
Alright, since everything is settled, I’ll be leaving now.
By the way, these children probably haven’t had their household registrations sorted out yet.
You can go directly to the Eastern District police station to handle their registrations.
When I return, I’ll make sure to inform my staff about it.
Without household registration, these children face many inconveniences, and most importantly, they can’t even attend school.
They should be able to receive an education.”
Tangyu looked at Jiang Xian, clearly understanding that this gesture was meant to win his favor and earn his gratitude, yet he was happy to owe him one.
He said again, “Then thank you very much, Director Jiang.
I owe you one.”
“Haha, Mr.
Tang, you’re too kind; it’s my duty.
The children are the future hope of our nation, and it’s only right that we give them more care.
If I find a good opportunity, I’ll talk to some charitable foundations about the situation here, hoping to get more support from all sectors of society,” Jiang Xian smiled.
The director and Liu Shanshan were almost too happy to believe their ears; this was truly a wonderful turn of events.
The children, hearing that they could go to school, were exceptionally joyous, their eyes wide as they looked at Jiang Xian.
“That’s wonderful, just wonderful, thank you, Director Jiang.
You really are a good person,” the director said excitedly, his hands trembling.
With this, the children’s futures would look much brighter, especially since they could now access education.
Liu Shanshan, too, was so excited that tears glistened in her eyes.
She held back her tears of joy: “It’s wonderful, thank you so much, Director Jiang.
We all thank you.”
“Haha, don’t mention it; it’s our duty.
Well then, I’ll head back now to arrange this.
You can come over tomorrow morning if you are free,” Jiang Xian smiled.
Tangyu escorted Jiang Xian to the door before saying, “Director Jiang, there’s a small favor I’d like to ask of you, if it’s not too inconvenient?”
Jiang Xian stopped, “Mr.
Tang, please, just tell me what you need, and if I can help, I surely will not refuse.”
“It’s a small matter.
I had previously mentioned three conditions to Gao Mingsheng.
The first condition was for him to donate one million, and I’d like this million to go directly to the orphanage.
As for how to donate it, I’ll leave that up to him.
I believe that if handled well, it could really assist him too.
Spending this million, I think, won’t be a loss.
However, I’d like this money to be allocated as soon as possible, as the conditions here are extremely harsh; the children even struggle to get a full meal,” Tangyu explained.
“Oh, that’s no problem at all, rest assured, Mr.
Tang.
I’ll go find Mr.
Gao right away and discuss how to donate this money promptly,” Jiang Xian promised.
“Thank you for this,” Tangyu nodded.
After seeing off Jiang Xian, Tangyu returned to the courtyard where the lively atmosphere had been restored.
Everyone was exuberantly celebrating, laughing and chatting with joyous abandon.
The director and Liu Shanshan’s faces were filled with joy as they shared this happiness with the children.
“Tangyu, what were you talking with Director Jiang about?” asked Liu Shanshan.
“It’s nothing, just good news,” Tangyu smiled in response.
Seeing Tangyu being secretive, Liu Shanshan was curious, but as Tangyu didn’t wish to talk more about it, she didn’t press him.
At this moment, the children crowded around, enveloping Tangyu completely with some even clutching at his clothes.
“Big brother Tangyu, we can go to school in the future.”
“Big brother Tangyu is so amazing, I want to be just like him when I grow up and be as incredible,” the children chattered excitedly, and Tangyu was entertained by these little rascals.
The feeling was indeed indescribably splendid.
The director, teary-eyed, grasped Tangyu’s hand: “Tangyu, you truly are our orphanage’s great benefactor, you saved us, you gave these children hope.
I really don’t know how to thank you enough.”
“Please, don’t be so formal, director.
I did what I had to do; it’s all for the children,” Tangyu said.
Liu Shanshan looked at Tangyu, her affection deep as the ocean, yet words failed her.
A simple ‘thank you’ couldn’t possibly express her feelings.
To express gratitude felt too weak.
Tangyu had moved her profoundly, time and again with his generous deeds—these were beyond repayment.
——
After dinner, Tangyu insisted on giving the director eight thousand dollars before he and Liu Shanshan departed.
Driving away from the area, remembering the children’s reluctant expressions, Tangyu couldn’t help but smile; they were truly a group of adorable children.
The happiest person today must be Liu Shanshan, not just happy but also deeply moved.
More than once, she gazed at Tangyu, wanting to say something, but the words would disappear before she could speak them, feeling too insubstantial.
Simple words of thanks felt utterly lacking.
If possible, she wouldn’t mind devoting herself to Tangyu, though such a possibility didn’t exist.
After a while, Liu Shanshan finally smiled, “Tangyu, I’m truly very happy today, happier than I’ve ever been.
Really, seeing the children happy makes me even happier, thinking about them going to school and improving their living conditions, I’m just so delighted.
And all of this is thanks to you, Tangyu.
I know anything I say might seem weak, but I still want to say: thank you.
Really, Tangyu, I feel like I could never repay your kindness in my lifetime.”
“Uh…”
“Here we go again, Shanshan, you’re even more sour than underripe grapes.
Didn’t we agree there was no need for formalities?
On certain matters, we can’t be careless, but on this, I like it when you’re totally at ease,” Tangyu said.
“Pfft—”
“I’m not that casual of a person, don’t lead me astray,” Liu Shanshan laughed heartily.
Driving, Tangyu took Liu Shanshan straight back to her place, checked the time and saw it was not too late, just past eight o’clock.
The night sky was beautiful.
“We’re home so soon, won’t you come up for a while?” Liu Shanshan looked at Tangyu and said.
Tangyu smiled, “At this late hour, you inviting me over, aren’t you afraid I’ll stay and never want to leave?
This is like inviting the wolf into the house.”
“Hehe, even if you are a wolf, I’m not afraid.
If all else fails, I won’t resist,” Liu Shanshan said with a smile.
“Alright, you’re powerful.
Since such a beautiful lady invites me so warmly, if I don’t come up, wouldn’t I be disrespecting you?
I can refuse others, but I must give face to Liu the beauty.
At worst, I just won’t be able to leave, and even if it’s a wolf’s den, I must venture in,” joked Tangyu.
“My home isn’t a wolf’s den, it’s a sheep’s pen.
If you don’t want to leave, I absolutely won’t make you.
After all, my bed is big enough for two people, hehe,” Liu Shanshan boldly joked back, her previous barriers with Tangyu seemed gone.
This kind of joke was enough to show she didn’t need to guard against Tangyu.
She knew Tangyu would never do anything inappropriate, and even if Tangyu got impulsive, she would willingly satisfy him.
“If it’s sleeping for two, then I prefer ‘rolling in the sheets,'” Tangyu said.
“Roll on,” Liu Shanshan said.
Tangyu pouted.
“So is that a yes or a no?
Are we rolling or what?”
“Hehe, if you want to roll, go ahead, and if you don’t want to, I’m not going to force you.
It’s up to you to roll or not, I’m all for it,” Liu Shanshan said with a smile.
Tangyu grinned, “Why does that sound a bit off to me?”
“That’s because you’re thinking dirty,” said Liu Shanshan.
“Alright, I need to reflect on myself.” The two jested and soon entered Liu Shanshan’s house, a cozy little dwelling quite nice for one person but somewhat lonely.
Especially for a girl living alone, it was a bit worrying.
Moreover, the old neighborhood, while near a police station, was still lacking in terms of security.
In the stairwell, one could see walls plastered with small ads.
“Tangyu, have a seat first, I’ll get you some water,” said Liu Shanshan.
Tangyu made himself comfortable on the sofa, quite familiar with the place by now.
Liu Shanshan soon brought water to the table.
As she bent down, Tangyu’s gaze landed on her chest, catching a glimpse of her cleavage.
Tangyu’s eyes inadvertently lingered, unable to look away.
Liu Shanshan looked up, noticed Tangyu’s gaze was a bit off, and soon realized the issue, quickly stood up and adjusted her neckline, scolding Tangyu with a coquettish stare.
Tangyu then picked up the water pretending as though he had seen nothing.
The two sat there, finding themselves a bit uncomfortable, struggling to find a topic to discuss.
Especially late at night when the atmosphere was different—being alone together as a man and a woman naturally felt uneasy.
Liu Shanshan turned on the TV, filling the living room with sound, which made it kind of better.
Tangyu slowly finished his glass of water, noticing Liu Shanshan was still sitting there silently.
“Shanshan, you don’t plan to just sit here in silence forever, do you?
That I could handle,” said Tangyu.
“Ah—” Liu Shanshan snapped back to reality, her cheeks blushing, “No way, you might like it but I don’t.
I just don’t know what to say, I’m just nervous.”
“Uh…”
“Then I think, I better head back,” Tangyu said.
“Just leaving?
You’ve hardly sat for a few minutes.
How about I get you another cup of water to drink slowly?” Liu Shanshan said.
“Cough, my stomach’s quite full, if I drink any more, I really won’t leave, and I’m not joking.
Besides, you already called me a wolf, so I wouldn’t mind being one this time, hehe,” Tangyu said half-jokingly, half-seriously.
Liu Shanshan’s face reddened, she scolded with a coy stare, “Alright then, you should head back.” However, a thought crossed her mind, maybe letting Tangyu stay wouldn’t be so bad…