"Hello, everyone. I'm the director of Tomorrow Orphanage. I'm here today to ask for your support for our orphanage. There are 15 kids in our orphanage, and none of them is over 10 years old. But we're really struggling to cover their tuition and living expenses..." The old director hesitated, a flicker of embarrassment crossing his face. Then he looked tenderly down at the little girl beside him and continued, "This little girl here is also an orphan. Kids like her really need your help. Thank you all in advance."
The old director had been quite tactful, but everyone could tell he was asking for money.
Previously, during the auction, people could not only gain some fame but also take something back at least. As for the orphanage, once you provided support, it would be like a bottomless pit. No one in the room said a word.
Xia Weilan felt sorry for the old man and the little girl on the stage and was about to speak up. But the next second, Mo Beichen took action first. He took out a check, scribbled something on it, and then handed it to Xu Wei.
Xu Wei immediately rushed onto the stage and whispered something to the host. Then the host announced excitedly, "It seems we already have an investor. Director, just tell Mr. Xu whatever you need."
Xu Wei didn't show the check right away. Instead, he waited until the old man followed him off the stage. Then he took out the check and handed it over, saying, "This is a check from our Mr. Mo. We'll also follow up on the school's public facilities and educational environment in the future."
The old man held the check with trembling fingers. In the past few months, he had been to many places, but no one was willing to support them. He never expected that someone would be so generous right off the bat.
While the two of them were talking, on the stage, the little girl slowly made her way off. Just when everyone thought the matter was over, Ouyang Mingqi suddenly said, "I'd like to adopt this child."
Even the host was shocked and stared at Ouyang Mingqi. There was no adoption session in the plan!
But the next second, Ouyang Mingqi walked onto the stage slowly, squatted down, and asked the little girl gently, "Little girl, what's your name?"
The little girl was a bit shy, but seeing Ouyang Mingqi's kind face, she answered timidly, "My name is Xiaochun."
"Xiaochun!" Right in front of everyone, Ouyang Mingqi's gaze softened even more. "Would you like to be adopted by me? I'll take good care of you from now on."
Xiaochun looked at Ouyang Mingqi blankly, not knowing how to answer. Just then, the director came back. He already knew that someone wanted to adopt Xiaochun. Seeing this well - dressed man being so kind, he said excitedly, "Sir, are you really willing to adopt Xiaochun?"
"Yes." Ouyang Mingqi nodded.
"Great! Great! Great!" The director's eyes turned red with gratitude. "There are still so many good people in this world. Xiaochun, you must be obedient when you follow this sir."
This happy ending brought the auction to a new high. Ouyang Mingqi hugged the little girl and smiled at the reporters beside him. Then the host announced that the event was temporarily over and that everyone should wait for the evening banquet.
Xia Weilan's eyes were fixed on Ouyang Mingqi, and all she could hear were people congratulating him.
Undoubtedly, Ouyang Mingqi was really good at winning a good reputation. He became the front - page figure of the day without spending a single cent. In comparison, Mo Beichen's previous purchases seemed to be on par with Ouyang Mingqi.
Mo Beichen felt Xia Weilan's hand tighten in his. He looked at her and saw that her expression was not good.
"What's wrong?" Mo Beichen asked.
"I also want to know what's wrong. I just don't think Ouyang Mingqi is that kind - hearted," Xia Weilan frowned.
"Whether he's kind - hearted or not doesn't matter as long as what he's doing is helping others. What difference does it make if it's sincere or not?" Mo Beichen said calmly. After all, how many people at this charity event were truly kind - hearted? Most of them were just here to gain a good reputation for their companies.
Mo Beichen had his own charity foundation under his name. His appearance here today was just a business move.
No one was nobler than the other. But as long as these actions were beneficial to society, they were worthy.
At the evening banquet, Ouyang Mingqi walked around with Xiaochun in the crowd. When he saw Xia Weilan and Mo Beichen, he thought for a moment, then walked over with a glass in one hand and the little girl in the other.
"Weilan, Mr. Mo," Ouyang Mingqi said politely.
In public, Xia Weilan couldn't just drive him away, so she said indifferently, "What do you want?"
Ouyang Mingqi's face darkened. He said self - deprecatingly, "I know you have some misunderstandings about me. I'd like to apologize to you on Ruolin's behalf for what happened before."
After saying that, Ouyang Mingqi drank the wine in one gulp.
Xia Weilan looked at the little girl holding onto her pants and her expression softened immediately. She said to Ouyang Mingqi, "Xiaochun is so cute. You must treat her well."
For the sake of the child, Xia Weilan couldn't help but remind him.
"Of course. Don't worry," Ouyang Mingqi seemed to let out a sigh of relief.
The next second, Mo Beichen put his arm around Xia Weilan's waist. "You've been standing for so long. Are you tired?"
"Yes. Let's go and rest for a while," Xia Weilan didn't look at Ouyang Mingqi anymore and walked away with Mo Beichen.
That night, Xia Weilan's face was slightly red. She had drunk quite a lot of wine, but she still retained a bit of consciousness.
When they got home, Xia Weilan quickly took a shower and then fell into bed and fell asleep.
She felt dizzy, and the veins on her head were throbbing.
Not long after, a pair of hands gently placed the knuckles on her temples and started massaging.
Xia Weilan felt extremely comfortable.
After she fell asleep, Mo Beichen took his clothes and went into the bathroom.
But when Mo Beichen came out again, the girl on the bed had somehow crawled onto the floor. The floor was freezing cold, and Xia Weilan's face was even redder. She was moving restlessly.
"Weilan!" Mo Beichen was shocked. He immediately picked her up and put her back on the bed. He reached out and touched her forehead, only to find that it was extremely hot.
At the hospital, the doctors were on high alert. As soon as Xia Weilan was brought in, she was immediately sent into the emergency room.
After a noisy rescue, the doctor finally let out a sigh of relief. "Thankfully, the high fever has subsided. But it will take some time for the alcohol in her body to be metabolized. It should be gone by tomorrow morning."
Mo Beichen, who had been tense all this time, finally relaxed. He thanked the doctor.
On the hospital bed, Xia Weilan was still sleeping soundly. After drinking and getting cold, she had no idea what was going on. In a daze, she felt extremely hot at one moment and extremely cold at the next. This alternation continued. Finally, she felt comfortable. Just then, she felt someone grab her hand, and the next second, something wet fell on the corner of her mouth.
Xia Weilan had no idea who was stealing a kiss from her. She just let out a comfortable groan and fell back into a deep sleep.
"Little girl, you're really giving me a headache," Mo Beichen sighed.
When Xia Weilan woke up, it was already broad daylight. Mo Beichen was sitting on the sofa, looking at yesterday's news. The content was almost filled with information about Mo Beichen and Ouyang Mingqi's charity activities.
Ouyang Mingqi had successfully washed away his bad reputation once again. From a despised hypocrite, he was now portrayed as a victim of a bad relationship and was being supported and pitied by many people.
"You're awake!" As soon as Xia Weilan opened her eyes, Mo Beichen put down the tablet, walked over, and reached out to check her forehead.
"Why is your hand so cold!" Xia Weilan pushed his hand away and looked at him with a bit of disgust. Only then did she realize that she wasn't in her own bed at home but in the hospital.