Chapter 330 - Charities

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The first big event after the New Year was the reopening of the GY Temple.

And the result about the previous incident happening in the temple came out. According to the confessions from those who lived in the temple, the abbot took in a theatrical troupe, and there were a group of children in the troupe. Those children slept in the side hall during the day and didn't wake up, perhaps because they accidentally drank something, but people in the temple didn't know about the details.

The leader of the troupe was a short man with a handsome face. He seemed to be a natural for this job. He told the police that he and his troupe had no place to live in, so they went to the GY Temple and asked a place to live. The abbot was so nice that he asked them to stay in the side hall, but the leader was worried that those children would run around and cause trouble, so he gave each of them some water mixed with sleeping pills. In this way, the children could fall asleep during the day and rehearse at night.

The test results from the hospital showed that the children only took small portions of the pill, and it would not threaten their lives, nor would it cause any harm to their health.

The leader said that those children were orphans, so he did not have their birth certificates. He said, "If I had their birth certificates, I would not hide and would find a house for them, but I don't have money or the certificates!"

He answered all the questions perfectly.

Although the police did not find any evidence from his words, they still kept the children and sent them to a rescue agency. If the children could not find their families, they would all be sent to welfare centers.

Noah and Christy were calm and quiet because they had expected such a result, while Ferne was furious in the suite after hearing the news.

The employees thought it was because Ferne had broken up with his boyfriend that he was depressed and irritable.

Therefore, in order to win Ferne's heart, many male employees dressed up in suits and stood straight at the door of the suite.

When Ferne frowned and opened the door, he saw a bunch of waiters in black suits. At different heights and without fine physiques, none of them dressed well. They were not as noble or handsome as they expected.

"What are you doing here?" He asked impatiently.

The male employees trembled. They could tell from Ferne's expression that something bad was coming.

One of them nerved himself and stepped forward. He said to Ferne, "Boss, forget about him. You still have me and I will be with you."

Ferne could not figure out what he meant.

The other employees grasped this chance and rushed to Ferne. They shouted, "Mr. Ferne! Look at me! Please look at me!"

Ferne was confused.

Were they going mad? Was there anything on their faces? What were they trying to show him their faces?

Finally, Armando's phone call helped him out.

"Hey, Armando, what's up?"

Armando said succinctly, "Would you like to go to the Forest Hot Spring the day after tomorrow?"

"No, I'm busy. Have a good..." Before Ferne could finish his words, Armando hung up the phone.

Ferne was shocked. 'Damn! I haven't finished my words yet!'

He put his phone into his pocket and scratched his hair irritably. Then, he went to the underground garage and drove a car to Noah's residence.

Christy opened the door. Noah was running on the treadmill. He wore short sleeves. His chest and back were wet so his figure was outlined well. When Ferne came in, Noah glanced at him and then kept running. After running for 30 minutes, Noah stopped to do some stretching exercises and press his legs against the wall. Christy threw him a towel. Noah caught it without looking back. Then he wiped his face and his neck.

Ferne walked over and stared at his long legs, as well as his crotch which was wide open due to the splits. Ferne could see something in the crotch. He felt jealous. 'Damn it! It is so big at rest. If it is gets hard, then...'

"What?" Noah asked. He was panting slightly and his breath was warm.

Ferne took a few steps back before looking at him and asking, "If I get the certificate from the hospital, can I accuse the people in the temple of making false statements? Can I reverse the verdict?"

"So, you want to prove that the children have been assaulted, and then let them see the bad guys free from punishments and return to society unscathed?" Noah asked indifferently.

"Otherwise, what should we do?" Ferne was so angry that he hit the table beside him hard.

He knew that even if he got the certificate, it could only prove that the so-called troupe leader had violated those children ... but the real villain was still living with ease.

"We found something interesting." Noah put down his legs and stretched his neck and wrists before walking to the computer. He opened the browser and clicked his favorites.

"Take a look first. I'm going to take a shower."

Ferne sat on the chair, and fixed his eyes on the screen.

It was a piece of news five years ago, with the title, "Branden Potter, a Great Philanthropis. Establisher of the Hope Primary School!"

Below were some descriptions from the reporters. Some said that it was the first Hope Primary School that Branden established. It cost 1.5 million. Five years ago, he was able to donate 1.5 million for charities. It was obvious that he was a rich man a long time ago.

Then there were some photographs of Branden and a group of children. Branden wore a wreath of flowers and leaves, with a smile on his face. Remarks were written at the bottom of the column.

"A picture of Branden Potter and the children who have received benefits."

When Ferne clicked on another link, he found the introduction on Branden.

Branden Potter was a famous entrepreneur. He was a junior high school graduate. He had operated a flour mill in his youth. And his company had been awarded different titles: Top 50 Provincial Enterprise, Provincial Demonstration Processing Enterprise and Provincial Key Leading Enterprise.

With the help of these labels, Branden had become an influential businessman with high social status.

However, such a big shot was dedicating to charities. He hosted the first charity night in City Y and founded the first House of Hope in City Y, which was built for the orphans. The House of Hope was much better than orphanages. Living in it, children could get beautiful clothes and toys. Besides, there were teachers to help the children with their studies.

Ferne opened the favorites one by one. There was a lot of news of Branden. All was about his charity work, including the news about his donations during the earthquake six years ago.

"Did you finish it?" Noah wiped his hair.

"What do you want to show me?" Ferne frowned. "He has been devoting himself to charities. From five years ago till now, there has been news of his dedication to charities. Are you going to tell me that my suspicions are wrong, and I have misjudged a great philanthropist?"

Noah lowered his head and held the mouse. Ferne was surrounded by him. Ferne felt uncomfortable and moved forward, his face almost stuck to the screen.

Noah frowned and pulled him. "Don't get too close to the screen!"

Ferne turned back and glared at him. "Why are you blowing on my neck?"

Noah was surprised. He glanced at Ferne as if he was looking at an idiot. Ferne felt guilty. 'Do I think too much?'

"Look at this." Noah knocked on the table.

"Okay." Ferne uncomfortably touched the back of his neck.

Noah showed him Branden's blog. Branden only posted New Year's greetings on New Year's Day. Others were all the new policies he forwarded.

"What exactly do you want to show me?" Ferne couldn't help but ask, but he didn't turn back as Noah was right behind him. In order to avoid the previous incident, he could only keep talking like this.

"A philanthropist who is enthusiastic about charities and helping children did nothing when he knew what had happened in the GY Temple. He didn't care about the children or criticize the troupe. He even appeared in that place. What kind of role do you think he should play in this case?"

Ferne was shocked.

Although he had doubted Branden's presence there, he hadn't thought it over like Noah.

What's more, what Noah suspected was right. How could a philanthropist who was keen on creating a good environment for children not do anything after seeing the incident at the GY Temple?

The troupe said that there was no place to live in, so they put the children in the temple. As the founder of the House of Hope, Branden should take the responsibility and say, "Send them to the house. The House of Hope I founded is specifically for homeless children."

Needless to say, if he had done it, he would have won more favor from the masses.

But actually, he didn't do anything, nor did he say anything.

Ferne sensed that they could find out the truth from Branden, so he couldn't help but lick his lips nervously and turned to look at Noah.

Noah was so observant that he could see all the emotions in Ferne's eyes. He reached out and took the phone on the table.

"He has invited someone to a hot spring." Noah handed him the phone. "They will meet in the Forest Hot Spring the day after tomorrow."

The Forest Hot Spring?

Ferne and Noah exchanged a glance. Then, Ferne took out his mobile phone and called Armando. "Armando, I'm free the day after tomorrow.. Are we going to the Forest Hot Spring? I will invite a friend to go with us."