Chapter 29: A step closer
Thanks to the long night, Chi Lian was like a zombie come morning. She woke up late, almost dropped her head in her breakfast cereal and moved sluggishly when it was time to head to the orphanage.
Chi Zimo could help but laugh at her pitiful sight. It was ironic how she had emphasized that he should be on his best but here she was, embarrassing herself.
Luckily for her, Mei-Mei was sleepy as well so the two of them slept off in the back of the range rover where they slept off as her elder brother drove.
Jun Muyang and his entourage were right behind them. He had even brought a couple of bodyguards along for security just in case they were needed.
When the cars arrived, they were let in by the newly employed security guard who had been recommended by Wang Bolin. He was a retired veteran who was injured in an explosion when they were raiding a rebel area a few years back. He had lost a leg in that raid which made it difficult for him to hold down a proper job.
The ex-veteran or old Jiang as the kids called him was so grateful for the opportunity to find steady work again. And the best part was the way the children loved him and accepted him without judgment.
Old Jiang had read about the woes of the orphanage online and seen the news about the corrupt mayor who was holding back money to feed the children. He was so grateful to Lady Chi who was the benefactor and savior of the children.
Knowing that the Chi family was coming for a visit, he had put on his best clothes and waited anxiously by the gate. He even saluted them in excitement.
After the cars entered, a big truck which was carrying a large container followed them inside. It was filled with goodies Jun Muyang had told Wenzhe to prepare for the children.
A yawning Chi Lian got out of the car with Mei-Mei in her arms.
The doting grandmother mama Chi immediately came and took her from Chi Lian. The little girl was looking exceptionally beautiful today.