Chapter 712 Accepting Fate
Fate had offered him a merciful opportunity, and if he failed to seize this chance, when would he ever get another? Catch it, and he might change his fate, perhaps even for his sister and his mother—all could be transformed.
Ultimately, he couldn’t resist the temptation and took the business card, then he addressed Shen Dong with utmost solemnity, "Thank you, benefactor. I am aware of all that you’ve done for me today, and part of it is your wish to help. Your great kindness, I will remember in my heart, and when the opportunity arises, I will repay you in full. Time will slowly reveal my answer."
The gratitude that Chen Shili expressed couldn’t truly be conveyed through words alone, but as of now, he had no better way to show it; he could only rely on his words, hoping that heaven would soon grant him the opportunity to repay his benefactor.
Seeing the child he had practically seen grow up receive such an offer filled him with joy. He thought the kid had what it took, having suffered much for the sake of his family. It seemed like the start of sweeter days for him. Such a promising patron signified that he was on the brink of a new life.
It’s different here, the salary might be lower, but it’s secure, without the threat to life that worried him in the arena, where he earned more but risked his life each time—an endeavor far from easy. The manager would watch with trepidation each time he stepped up to fight.
The fear that he might return missing a limb or even worse, dead, was always present. So, it was a relief that this time he didn’t have to worry, for the boy had secured a good job and that brought great joy to his heart.
After expressing his gratitude to Shen Dong and the others, Chen Shili also recognized that the manager had been his greatest support, with many benefits being directed his way first. How could he not be thankful? He immediately knelt down, intending to kowtow to the manager a few times in gratitude, and before the manager could even react, Chen Shili was already fervently knocking his forehead on the ground.
He said, "Manager, I was alone and helpless in this place, but it was your kindness that gave me a glimmer of hope when life seemed too harsh to bear. You gave me the warmth that encouraged me to keep living. Otherwise, I don’t know if I could be kneeling here, receiving the help from my benefactor. I might have sought death long ago, haha, so I am indeed very thankful to you." After uttering those words, he continued to kowtow several times, taking the manager completely by surprise, who hadn’t expected such profound gratitude and thought these things were only known to himself.
Moved that the young man remembered his help, he quickly pulled Chen Shili to his feet and said, "Alright, alright, no need for this. You’ve got good days ahead of you. If you behave like this now, how will I feel at ease accepting your help in the future? My help isn’t meant to be free; I worry about my own old age and the prospect of dying alone, so I intend to treat you kindly in hopes that you’ll remember it and maybe even tend to my remains. I feel my health declining, and I need someone dependable to take care of me. Look at you, giving me such a grand gesture; now I feel a bit embarrassed.