Farewell

The children cautiously held out their hands and accepted the light yet weighty banknotes. Their eyes were filled with surprise and gratitude, yet mixed with an indescribably complicated emotion.

In all their lives, they had never seen such an enormous fortune. Five hundred taels in banknotes was simply an astronomical figure to them. Let alone children like them—even their parents had probably never seen so much money.

After all, five hundred taels in banknotes was no small sum, enough for an ordinary family to live comfortably for several years.

Some children clutched their banknotes tightly, as though afraid they might fly away; some tucked them into their clothes as if they were their most precious treasures; others could not resist lowering their heads to kiss the banknotes, as though wanting to feel the allure of money.

Though each of them reacted differently, they were all shaken to the depths of their hearts by this sudden gift.

Seeing how each of them treasured the notes, Chen Xiaofan could not help feeling a surge of satisfaction and accomplishment. He knew full well what this money meant to these children. Even if it could not change the course of their lives, it could at least let them feel some warmth and care.

In any case, the money had been given by the city lord and his wife, so it was practically free. Besides, he could not spend it all himself. Rather than squander it alone, why not share some with children who needed help? That would not only put the money to better use and give the children better lives, but also bring peace and comfort to his own heart. Why not?

With a smile, Chen Xiaofan softly asked, "So, do you like the gift Big Brother gave you?"

The children answered in