Chapter 121: Accepting the Cruel Reality

Still, the three siblings have never seen anyone so generous in doing charity.

Not only have they not seen such a person, but among their online friends, the only one who does charity on such a grand scale is Xiao Ming.

"There's nothing to feel sorry about; money is just an external thing. What I can do is let it realize its greatest use, which is also a basic social duty of being human."

"Whatever ability one has, one should do that much; there's nothing wrong with that."

Xiao Ming said lightly, he was just speaking offhand, not expecting that these words would strike a chord in several children's hearts.

Several children fell into thought.

"Dad." At that moment, Xiao Yuchun suddenly looked at Xiao Ming seriously.

"I told you before, Dad, I've found what I want to do, you haven't forgotten, have you?" Xiao Yuchun said firmly: "Dad, I also want to fulfill my social responsibility and duty, to contribute to society like you."

"To do something for those living in hardship, I can go ahead without hesitation, because the card Dad gave me has endless money, right?" Xiao Yuchun playfully clung to Xiao Ming's arm, acting coquettishly.

Xiao Ming nodded: "It's endless; you mean you want to do charity?"

"Yes." Xiao Yuchun answered affirmatively.

"Have you thought it through? Charity isn't that easy to do." Xiao Ming pondered, then said: "If you've decided, go ahead and do it; no matter what you do, Dad will support my precious daughter."

Xiao Ming affectionately pinched Xiao Yuchun's little cheek.

"Hehe, Dad, from now on I'll just use the money you gave me to do as I please." Xiao Yuchun laughed happily in reply.

"Little girl, go on; your dad has nothing else but plenty of money—do whatever you want, Dad will always be your solid backing."

Seeing his daughter finally find what she wanted to do, Xiao Ming truly felt happy from the bottom of his heart.

His daughter seemed to have matured a lot after the amusement park accident; seeing her grow up, he was quite pleased.

He pondered. Xiao Ming suddenly remembered something: "Right, Yuchun, Dad has something for you to help with."

"What is it?" Upon hearing, Xiao Yuchun happily stared straight at Xiao Ming, waiting for his continuation.

……

Qiu Yueqing was the mother of the boy who was the last to be rescued in the accident that Xiao Ming and Xiao Yuchun experienced.

That boy was called Tao Bo; he had just been admitted to a decent school, and, feeling happy, he and his friends planned to go experience extreme sports to release emotions, but unexpectedly an accident occurred, causing an irreversible tragedy.

Tao Bo's luck was also really bad; his position was at the rear, and he was usually a mild-tempered child with not-so-good physical condition, so by the time he was rescued, his endurance had reached its limit.

In the end, the tragedy severely injured his brain, causing serious nerve damage, making it impossible for him to ever stand again in this life.

This dealt a heavy blow to Qiu Yueqing and her son; these days they have been living in grief, and Tao Bo, overwhelmed by sorrow, hasn't spoken a word these days.

When Qiu Yueqing was taking care of Tao Bo at the hospital, she heard people say that her son was the last one rescued, and before him a wealthy person had been rescued earlier, making her feel that her son was being discriminated against.

Before retiring, she had served in the military and was very capable; hearing this, she immediately conducted various investigations, only to find that it was indeed true: before her son Tao Bo was rescued, a very wealthy man had been rescued first.

Her son, however, was left to be rescued last.

When Tao Bo was sent to the hospital, the doctor said that if he had arrived just one minute earlier, there might still have been a chance for recovery, and he wouldn't have ended up unable to stand for life.

If it weren't that the rescue team saved that so-called wealthy person first, her son wouldn't have had to wait so long, and we wouldn't have ended up in this situation.

Her son, unable to bear this blow, has not spoken a word from the accident to now.

Seeing her son's condition, her heart felt as if cut by a knife; thus, filled with mixed sorrow and indignation, she recorded a video and posted it online, knowing well the power of the internet in this age, hoping to use it to seek justice for her son.

But she never expected that the wealthy person rescued earlier actually ought to have been rescued anyway; the reason he was saved before her son was because he had given up his rescue chance to women and children.

Moreover, that wealthy person had actually made such a great contribution to society.

Qiu Yueqing herself was not someone who couldn't understand reason; after learning the truth, she could only accept the cruel reality.

After learning the truth, she hid away and cried for a long time; if blame must be assigned, it can only be that she and her son have ill fate.

Poor her son, who had just been admitted to college; originally he should have had a wonderful life ahead, but because of this accident, all the beautiful fantasies they once held have turned to nothing.

The next day, Qiu Yueqing's emotions had only slightly calmed; as she was about to go out to buy breakfast for Tao Bo, a very pretty girl arrived at Tao Bo's ward.

She respectfully bowed to Qiu Yueqing: "Auntie, hello, I am Xiao Yuchun, daughter of Xiao Ming; I and your son were both in that accident."

Xiao Yuchun introduced her identity.

Qiu Yueqing's face froze instantly, her whole body trembling uncontrollably.

She opened her mouth several times but couldn't utter a word.

To her surprise, the girl named Xiao Yuchun then sincerely said: "Auntie, it was my father who sent me to find you; he asked me to tell you that in that accident, every man was a remarkably brave soul, your son included—he has come of age, he is a true man, and in that situation he agreed to let the rescue team save women and children first; he is a truly remarkable man."

"He just never imagined that your son would end up like this; it's something none of us want to see, and after learning of your son's condition, he has been feeling terrible."

"He said he very much wants to do something for you; before I came, he had already contacted a world-renowned expert abroad, and if you agree, he will send your son overseas for treatment, hoping to restore your son's health."

"All expenses for treating your son will be borne by the Minghui Group."

"Moreover, the Gene Association under the Minghui Group will also give you a monthly stipend, hoping to secure your livelihood."