Everyday Volunteer Work (1)

"So you're here today to see those old men?" Lynae asked to confirm.

"That's exactly why we're here," Xiao Ling replied with a nod.

"Oh, you should have said so earlier! I should have brought some gifts too," Lynae said with a hint of annoyance. It seemed she really wanted to give a token of her gratitude to the people who had taken in Little Cart.

"We didn't expect to run into you here either," Aemeath said with a smile. "Is this where you're doing your volunteer work today?"

"Not only that, I'm going to other places later." Lynae shook her head. "Want to come with me?"

"I'm fine!" Aemeath nodded.

"I haven't had anything else to do since then," Little Cart replied, indicating that he was fine with it.

"I won't go. I'm just here to deliver a small token of appreciation on behalf of Xixi. You guys can go," Dania said lazily. "I want to go back to sleep for a while longer..."

"Sigrika Sigrid will be waiting for us at the next stop, right? Are you sure you don't want to come, Sister Nia?" Lynae tried to invite her again. "I think she'll be very happy to see you, you know?"

"Well..."

"Just consider it a trial run of volunteer life~" Xiao Ling hugged Dania from behind and affectionately nuzzled her cheek.

"Ha... I just can't do anything with you, okay, okay~" Dania ruffled Xiao Ling's black hair quite casually, as if she were petting a clingy big dog.

However, while Hajiling and Dania were being Little Ai oblivious to everyone else, Xiao Ai, the Holy Maiden, and the silly blond guy were all staring at them with different expressions.

Lynae: Have Xiao Ling and Sister Nia become this close?

Aemeath: QAQ Damn it, I should have struck first!

Cartethyia: The Righteous One are no longer just my Righteous One ·(˚ ˃̣̣̥᷄⌓˂̣̣̥᷅ )‧º·˚.(OS: Actually, they weren't originally.)

In short, seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Dania pushed Xiao Ling away from her.

"We can put the stickers on at home; this is a public place," Dania said, blushing.

Honestly, being stared at by three people at once, even a blockhead would have sensed the atmosphere, let alone Dania, who was already a little guilty about sneaking away.

In reality, no one would blame Dania for running away. At most, these pretty girls would regret not seizing the opportunity first, and might scold Xiao Ling for pretending to be a blockhead in front of them, but they would never say that Dania was a vixen who seduced Xiao Ling.

The reason is simple: they had witnessed Dania's life firsthand, so it was difficult for them to be angry with a girl like that.

She's really easy to please. Give her a little love, some good food, and a sense of belonging, and she'll be devoted to you. No matter how stubborn she is or how much she pretends not to care, her tears at parting will say it all.

They are all people who have come out of their own suffering, and being able to enjoy such a peaceful and happy daily life is already a gift from heaven. There is no need to be embarrassed or angry about this moment.

"Yeah, A-Yu, let's talk about getting a sticker back home!" Aemeath ran over with a smile and put her arm around Xiao Ling's left arm. "But I don't mind, it's all the same wherever we are~"

Cartethyia, not to be outdone, took Xiao Ling's right hand. "Let's go, Righteous One, let's go see those grandfathers."

Dania watched all of this with a calm demeanor, and even felt a little amused.

Go ahead and argue, but once you're in bed together, you'll be begging for mercy faster than anyone else.

Led by Lynae, the group toured the nursing home and met many elderly people living alone there.

In the tea room, several elderly people with white hair and wrinkled faces were chatting and boasting about their glorious deeds in their youth. Judging from the smiles on their faces, they were clearly enjoying themselves.

After passing the tea room, we arrived at the place where the elderly usually engage in recreational activities. There were many elderly people playing chess and cards. They always say that meeting a worthy opponent Lay's in life, and the contented smiles on their faces clearly show that they agree with this view.

Next came the elderly people's bedrooms. The bedrooms were double rooms, facing south and bathed in the warm morning sunlight, which illuminated every corner of the room and made people feel comfortable.

"What kind of volunteer service do you do?" Xiao Ling asked.

"Hmm... tidying up the house, chatting with them and reading the newspaper, and occasionally taking the elderly for walks," Lynae snapped her fingers. "It's a bit busy, but I feel really happy when I can help them!"

"With your personality, Lynae, even someone who only spends half a day with you will feel several years younger," Xiao Ling grinned.

"It's not that exaggerated..."

The group chatted and laughed as they arrived at the bedroom where the elderly men they had taken in were staying. The bedroom door was closed, and out of politeness, Cartethyia knocked lightly twice.

After a moment, a series of unhurried footsteps came from behind the door, and then the door clicked open. The old man who had taken in Little Cart stared blankly at Cartethyia and her group who had suddenly appeared at the door.

"Oh dear, Cart, what are you doing? You've come all this way, and with so much stuff." The old man smiled kindly.

"Grandpa, you look so much better now than when I first saw you," Cartethyia said with a sweet smile.

"Before, I was a wanderer, with no hope for the future. Now I have clothes to wear and a place to live. Life is finally getting better." The old man turned and led them into the house. "Come in, don't just stand there."

"Excuse me."

The group entered the house, and each person placed their gifts neatly on the old man's bedside table, including blankets, fruits, and pastries.

"I originally called you over to bring you something as a token of my appreciation, but you brought gifts too," the old man said with a smile. "Let me see... fruit, pastries, and a blanket. You're so thoughtful. I thank you on behalf of my brothers."

"I'm also very grateful that you were willing to take me in back then," Cart said with a sweet smile.

"Are those girls behind you your friends? It seems you're getting along very well with them at your new home."

"Of course, because everyone takes good care of me!"

So the old man and the four children sat on the edge of the bed and began to chat enthusiastically.

As energetic and beautiful young women, Aemeath and Lynae are particularly good at creating topics of conversation, and most of the time they are the ones chatting with the elderly.

Cartethyia would occasionally chime in with a few words, inquiring about the elderly people's recent living conditions, fearing that these kind old folks might have been mistreated here.

Dania, on the other hand, quietly stayed to the side scrolling through her phone. After all, chatting with elders wasn't her forte, and it was better to leave professional matters to professionals.

However, while she was scrolling through videos, someone suddenly poked her arm. When she looked up, she saw the elderly man peeling a banana and feeding it to her, his eyes full of the care an elder has for a younger generation.

"Eat more, Xiao Ya, you've gotten so thin," he said kindly.

Dania paused for a moment, then quietly thanked them, took the banana, and began to bite into it.

Xiao Ling watched from a short distance as the girls chatted with the old man, her smile unwavering.

Right there, a pleasant telephone ring suddenly sounded in his pants pocket.

"Hmm?" Xiao Ling asked, somewhat puzzled.

At this point, who would bother to call me specifically?