Chapter: 1112

Besides those people, they're toasting themselves, not because they donated money to the welfare institution on their own accord, but because they found out they might be a wealthy person.

This is two completely different starting points. Those who toast for the welfare institution are genuinely heart-set on it; those who toast for themselves are all hoping to get close to someone or something.

After all, for these small partners, casually donating 100,000 yuan to the welfare institution is definitely not simple and has already surpassed their cognitive boundaries.

Yechen and Zhao Hao had a cup of wine, and Zhao Hao sighed sincerely: "Yechen, seeing you've achieved today, I'm really thrilled! Back then, I thought you were different from all of us, and I didn't know why. At that time, I thought you were very capable and would definitely have a bright future! Little did I think you'd be so generous!"

Yechen smiled indifferently and said: "When we were sleeping on the construction site together, just being able to eat our fill was already a great joy. We could afford to buy two small dishes and a few bottles of beer, and spend the evening drinking in the tent. To me, that's already the greatest satisfaction."

After a pause, Yechen went on: "That's why I don't have too many material demands now. As long as I can eat well, wear nice clothes, use good things, live in a comfortable place, and so on, it really doesn't mean anything to me."

Zhao Hao nodded seriously and said: "Brother, you're saying these things I understand. When we worked together, I was saving up all my money, hoping to be able to flip the script one day; but you were donating everything to the welfare institution back then. At that time, I thought it might be a lifetime achievement gap between us because your scope is much broader than mine!"

After saying this, Zhao Hao let out a wistful sigh and patted himself on the back: "As it turns out, I also really don't have any great achievements."

Yechen said sternly: "Brother, never underestimate yourself at any time. As long as you can do it, you won't be ashamed before heaven, earth, conscience, or yourself. Even if your material life isn't that good, you're still a very happy person."

As he spoke, he went on to say: "Look around this world, how many rich people are just relying on making ends meet and accumulating wealth? How many poor people are struggling to get something from someone else, or taking something by hook or crook, trying to make ends meet without being ashamed? People who can do it without shame are too few!"

Xiao Churran listened silently to Ye Chen's words, and suddenly felt her husband's image in this moment, in her own mind, shining brightly.

From his donation to the welfare home, to him saying these words now, it has all made me take a new look at him.

Zhao Hao had a bit of wine, so he was a bit tipsy, and he grabbed Ye Chen's hand with red eyes, saying: "Ye Chen, I've been feeling miserable for over 20 years. Today you've helped me see the light, and now thinking back, if I hadn't walked out, I would have never thought of returning to give back to the welfare home that raised me, and now I really feel guilty..."

Ye Chen smiled slightly: "Zhao Hao, one should first take care of oneself and then help others. If you're busy taking care of yourself, I wouldn't expect you to donate your limited money to the welfare home. So, take care of yourself first, and we're all struggling every day without family or reliance, so we can only rely on ourselves during these times."

Zhao Hao suddenly cried out, choking back tears: "You're urging me like this, but why don't you do the same for yourself? I know that when Li Auntie was sick, you gave her all your available money. At that time, didn't you think of taking care of yourself first?"

Ye Chen said awkwardly: "Our situations are different, after all. You're not married."

As he spoke, Ye Chen pulled Xiao Churran's hand and said to Zhao Hao: "Everyone in Jining knows that I'm a renowned soft rice king. I eat off my wife's plate, drink off her cup, use her money, and live off her roof. Having such a good wife means I don't have to spend a penny on myself, and I can still be well-fed and warm, so it doesn't matter how much money we have."

Xiao Churran was suddenly pulled by Ye Chen's hand, and her heart felt a sudden flutter.

Listening to Ye Chen's words again, she felt an overwhelming sense of emotion in her heart.

She felt that at this moment, she had gained more understanding of her husband.

But at the same time, she also felt that in this moment, her husband to herself seemed stranger by a few degrees.

At some point, she had thought her husband was worthless and without ambition, just someone who was scolded and wouldn't dare retaliate, beaten and wouldn't dare fight back, good for nothing.

However, now she felt that her husband was somehow deeper and more complex than she had imagined!

Zhao Hao looked at Ye Chen holding Xiao Churan's hand, showing affection and feeling happy for his good brother.

So he quickly poured another cup of wine and said, "Come, Ye Chen, good brothers, I'll toast to the two of you with a cup, wishing your feelings will become even closer, and may you have many children early!" JrNovels.com