Nie Longjiao put her thoughts into action and walked towards the kitchen after she finished reciting the bank account number to the fat guy from the construction company, looking for any usable cardboard items.
"Where are you going?" Xiao Feng asked.
Nie Longjiao explained her idea, but Xiao Feng responded with a laugh, "Is that really necessary?"
He then stood on the stone table and raised his voice, "Ladies and gentlen, for the sake of efficiency, I'll post the bank account number in the group chat. Anyone interested in donating can simply transfer the funds using the account number.
Whether and how much to donate is entirely at your own discretion.
Don't feel ashad to donate a hundred thousand, and don't feel shy to donate ten bucks; if you can, donate a little... ahem, getting off track."
Everyone couldn't help but chuckle; what's with this spiel like a street perforr?
Xiao Feng handed his phone to Nie Longjiao, "Make sure to check it carefully, don't write the wrong account number."
"Okay." Nie Longjiao nodded and after ticulously checking it several tis, she sent out the account number.
She handed the phone back to Xiao Feng, and stood on a chair, saying, "When transferring money, please try to include your na in the notes; this will help us keep record.
We will keep this information strictly confidential, and won't disclose without individual consent."
Xiao Feng nodded, "So next..."
Just as he was speaking, a woman dressed with an air of sophistication spoke up, "I run a clothing factory; I'll cover all the new year's clothes for the kids at the welfare institute this year.
Also, each employee will get a set, let know the number."
Nie Longjiao was montarily stunned before hurriedly providing the number to the woman.
Xiao Feng was sowhat bewildered; what on earth is going on here?
No one even gives him a chance to speak, making him feel like he's snatching money.
Scanning the area, he eventually locked eyes with Yao Qianxue who was watching the swings.
Xiao Feng jumped off the table and squeezed behind Yao Qianxue, tapped her shoulder and said, "Can we talk for a mont?"
After hesitating for a mont, Yao Qianxue followed.
Xiao Feng led her to the kitchen and closed the door.
"Do you... Do you have sothing to say?" Yao Qianxue asked nervously, glancing at the closed door.
"What's with those people outside, why is everyone so eager to shell out money?" Xiao Feng asked.
Although it could be understood that after going through a life-threatening event, everyone appreciated the true essence of life and thus showed kindness.
But Xiao Feng's instinct told him that things might not be exactly as they seem.
Sure enough, Yao Qianxue said, "On the way here, many people were speculating about your identity and your relationship with this welfare institute..."
She described everything that was seen and heard on the way, in detail.
After listening, Xiao Feng's eyes revealed an understanding.
It turned out that while Xiao Feng and Nie Longjiao were conspiring on how to gain more donations, the wealthy people in the yard were also calculating in their own way.
According to what Yao Qianxue said, they believed Xiao Feng must have an extraordinary relationship with the welfare institute, and Xiao Feng's various actions reflected his uniqueness.
If they could befriend such a person, it would certainly be more beneficial than harmful.
Therefore, donating to the welfare institute is an act of kindness but also an investnt in connections with Xiao Feng.
"Is there anything else?" Yao Qianxue couldn't help but break the silence as Xiao Feng didn't speak.
"Oh, nothing else, let's go out." Xiao Feng replied casually, opened the door, and walked out first.
Yao Qianxue's eyes showed a hint of unnoticed disappointnt, then she smiled wryly and followed him out.
At this ti, Nie Longjiao was narrating the situation of the welfare institute to everyone, but judging from the reactions of those present, there were few who were truly listening.
Xiao Feng approached the children under the eaves, whispered sothing to the chubby kid's ear.
The chubby kid nodded and made an OK gesture.
Before long, the chubby kid had rallied the children.
More than thirty children walked to Nie Longjiao, bowed to everyone around to express their gratitude.
"Thank you, grandpa and grandma, uncles and aunties, brothers and sisters for your support. We will work hard in our studies and repay society when we grow up!"
Everyone's attention was suddenly drawn to the children, gathering around to exchange warm words.
Unable to continue her narrative, Nie Longjiao had no choice but to step aside.
Although the outco was good, she couldn't feel happy at all.
"You don't seem very happy?" Xiao Feng chuckled.
Nie Longjiao frowned and then relaxed, "I just feel awkward; more specifically, it's these people's attitude that feels off to ."
"There's no such thing as everything being perfect whether it's people or things." Xiao Feng retorted, "If these people were crying their eyes out but didn't donate a single penny, would you feel better then?"
Nie Longjiao fell silent imdiately.
Xiao Feng continued, "Your mindset is kind of like, when you ticulously prepare a birthday gift for soone you like.
Before that, you imagined countless tis their reaction upon receiving the gift, surprise, touched, ecstatic.
But unexpectedly, when they received your gift, they just said "oh" lightly, or even didn't care at all.
The psychological expectation is too different from reality, which inevitably results in a setback."
"And what about you?" Nie Longjiao asked curiously, "What were your thoughts before calling these people?"
Xiao Feng replied promptly, "I already told you my thoughts before coming; no matter what their intentions are, as long as they are giving real money, it's fine.
Talking heads and pretending but not spending anything is just empty nonsense in the end.
For now, put everything aside, check out how much money has co in."
Nie Longjiao took out her phone, opened her mobile banking app, but got stuck on the login page for a while, directly prompting application unresponsive, whether to close it.
"What brand of phone is this?" Xiao Feng almost burst out laughing.
Nie Longjiao's face turned red with embarrassnt, she retorted,"You know well, my money previously either went ho or were spent on the welfare institute, where do I have extra to buy a new phone."
After five minutes of fiddling, she finally got into the app.
Nie Longjiao clicked "balance inquiry", then her eyes widened, "More than three million, almost four million!"
"Does such amount frighten you?" Xiao Feng said in a tone as if she was being petty.
"Can't compare to you, the magnate. Since the welfare institute opened, there has never been this much money on the account."
Xiao Feng was about to respond, but then saw several people approaching him, expressing their need to leave.
Of course, Xiao Feng had no reason to stop them and bid farewell to each.
Soon after, more and more people ca to say goodbye.
Among them were several pretty girls asking for Xiao Feng's contact information.
But before Xiao Feng could respond, he saw everyone who was about to leave stop in their tracks.
Looking across the crowd, Zhao Ce entered, pushing a small cart.
On the cart were three thermal boxes, which he opened to reveal cups of milk tea inside.
"Co, co, it's cold, have so milk tea to warm up." Zhao Ce said, beaming.
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