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Chapter 177

The Joker's Purpose?

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In an orphanage on the outskirts of HB City.

A young man wearing black-rimmed glasses and carrying a large box walked in with a smile on his face. It was the dead of winter, but the weather was fairly warm today. The moment he entered, several children who had been playing immediately gathered around him.

"Brother Wei, you're here."

"Brother Wei..."

Every child's eyes were filled with joy, as though they regarded him as family. Seeing those looks, Wei Zhe felt warmth rise in his heart and patted the box.

"Big Brother bought you new clothes."

In an instant, the children surrounding Wei Zhe cheered happily. "Thank you, Brother Wei!"

"Wei Zhe, you're here."

Amid the children's commotion, a simply dressed elderly man came out of the building. When he saw Wei Zhe, a kindly smile appeared on his face.

"Director." Wei Zhe smiled and set down the box in his hands. "There are winter clothes I bought for the children inside."

"You buy these things every time you come." The old man sighed. "The orphanage is struggling, but with government aid and some charitable donations, we can barely keep it running. Just come visit from now on. You don't need to buy these things."

"Mm." Wei Zhe nodded. "Give the clothes to the children."

"Alright." The old director nodded, opened the box, and handed out the clothes to the delighted children according to their sizes.

As the old director distributed the items to the children, Wei Zhe looked toward the girl in front of an easel some distance away, his expression turning gentle.

Wei Zhe's gaze made the girl hurriedly avert her eyes, looking somewhat flustered. After recovering, she smiled at Wei Zhe, made a greeting gesture toward him, then returned her attention to the canvas.

Seeing how focused

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