15.Chapter 14
"It's August 13, 2006, and we're at the first all-hands event of the 'Five' Club, and the destination is the Welfare Home in City A, Michigan. We also brought the materials that our classmates entrusted us to donate to the welfare home. β
In the middle of the video, the piano sound of "Tellmewhy" gradually disappears, replaced by the noisy sound of the car moving, and the originally heavy mood viewer once again shifts his attention to the video, and finds that the video that has been only black, white and gray is gradually becoming more colorful, and with the male voice with a British accent speaking, the camera shifts slightly to a large pile of gift boxes that are a little roughly packaged.
Some of the albums, fairy tale books, toys, and clothes of all colors have been cleaned up and neatly packed, and cards written by donors can be seen in several translucent bags.
[This is my favorite doll, I hope it can also bring you sweet dreams, will you treat it well?] - Lily]
[I want to be a car maker, I think cars are the coolest inventions in the world, these are the cars I modified, give them to you to play!] When I grow up, I won't just give toys! Wait for me! - Dickie]
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The video was filmed until they entered the compound in the welcome of the director and children of the welfare home, at this time, the background BGM sounded again, and it was obviously a chorus without much skill, a song like a spring breeze warm "ValderFields".
Iwasfoundonthegroundbythefountainatvalderfieldsandwasalmostdry
LyinginthesunafterIhadtried
Lyinginthesunbytheside
The audience kept following the camera and watched three boys weeding in the field, unable to distinguish between weeds and crop seedlings, and were disgusted by children who were only 7 or 8 years old on the side.
Look at the tall and strong brown-skinned children, lifting the children with inconvenient legs and feet one by one, the big children, the small children, the smiles on their faces are like the same as the gods, it is the brilliance that even the summer sun will lose its color.
Watching the beautiful American sweetheart dance in a pair of enthusiastic big eyes, dancing happily, and partnering with his little friends to pull the dean who was smiling from ear to ear into the circle, the demons danced wildly, and the children also abandoned the initial hesitation and jumped in with a smile.
At dinner, the children prayed solemnly, and when the dean said that it was okay to start, the style of painting suddenly changed, and the children couldn't wait to pick up the spoon and eat at the speed of the wind. His eyes were constantly scanning the full pile of desktops.
Just as the audience was surprised, didn't the children in the welfare home even have basic food and clothing?
A cheerful female voice rang out.
"Oh my God, this scene will definitely make people misunderstand that the children are usually not full."
"There's no way, Carlos can take out this cooking skill except for his face, hey! Amin, put down that saucer! Do you still have the face to grab food from your child? β
The male voice with a naturally arrogant voice suddenly rose to the top, and the camera shook immediately.
There have been older children who accompany the children to hold high, protecting the food plate with one hand and poking into the camera with the other.
"You're generous, why didn't you give up your share generously, I just turned around and took a glass of water, and there was only one soup spoon left in the place! Don't think I don't know it's you! There's a videography too! β
"Cut, this guy's IQ is suddenly online."
In the face of his companion's accusations, the arrogant man just complained quietly, but was heard by the American sweetheart next to him, and laughed out loud without any sympathy.
"Let's not rob him, let's let him hold the mashed potatoes for the rest of his life, come, does anyone need some bacon noodles?"
A slightly lower male voice sounded, with a unique British accent, which instantly reminded people of the song at the beginning of the video, which seemed to be the same voice. The audience generally looked forward to seeing the camera shift to the person who spoke, however, the naughty guy of the photographer only took a fair chin!
As he spoke, he could only see the mouth that seemed to be born with the corners of his mouth upturned.
As soon as the boy's words fell, the children, who were still trying to stuff food into their mouths, hurriedly raised their hands.
"Maybe I shouldn't have asked, just just put it out. Eat slowly, I'll rule your kitchen from today onwards, and there will be desserts later, so don't eat it now. β
After saying that, the boy turned around and walked in the direction of the kitchen, and at this time, the photographer was finally willing to include the boy in the lens, however, for the expectant audience, it was not enough! Because there is only the back! In the end, I could only watch a black brood pineapple head disappear behind the door.
After another editing, it was the five children who followed the dean and went to say goodnight to the children from room to room.
Kiss the forehead, say "I love you", say "good night".
It has warmed the hearts of countless people.
Children in welfare homes may not have the love of their parents, but they are in a large family that can give them exactly the same share or even more love. Maybe their lives are not rich, but undoubtedly, those smiling faces all show that they are happy now.
In the short 10-minute video, there are not many things recorded, including the dean's desire to build a library with at least 300 books for the children, and the children's innocent wishes. I hope to give the dean a beautiful hat, for the convenience of farming, the dean lady has been wearing a straw hat, hoping that the best friends can find a new family, hoping to harvest more and more vegetables in the autumn, etc., are some small wishes.
There is also a scene in the back where the American sweetheart teaches everyone to sing, and the chorus of adults and children is the BGM that has been repeated in the second half; The satisfied smiles of the children as they distribute the donated items.
In just two weeks, there are many heartwarming scenes that can only stay in the video for a few seconds, but people can always feel the warmth that overflows from the screen.
Until the end, the two groups of people were reluctant to separate.
The BGM also faded away, and became the sound of the car starting again.
"Daddy Chada, go to this place."
The distinctive boy's voice rang out again, and the camera focused on a mailing address that the boy had asked the dean for before leaving.
"Okay."
A rugged male voice came from the driver's seat. The video also went black in seconds. In the last minute, the old and new photos of the title will be played one-on-one in the same way as playing photos.
the dilapidated cathedral of 1962; The status of the newly built welfare home with funding from the state government.
the black child who had his left leg bitten off by a stray dog; A black man with a smile on his left leg surrounded by his family.
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At the end of the video, there is a group photo of the welfare home.
[They need more attention, they need more love, please go and see them when you have time.]
Address:......
Phone:......
Volunteer activities will be held from time to time, if you are interested, please pay attention to the "Five People Public Welfare Club", website: ......]
The video was completely played, and the comment area below was also bloody.
[The first half of the cry is stupid, the second half of the laughter is stupid, the whole time is stupid.] ]
[I went to the nearby welfare institute to find out, and the director also said that in underdeveloped states, this situation is normal, after all, in addition to government funding, they also need social support.] ]
[Sensationalism, today's children want to be crazy if they want to be famous, and they actually ask for attention under the banner of charity!] ]
[Get upstairs, this society is only because of you cold-blooded guys, it will become so indifferent!] ]
The two groups quickly quarreled. One side believes that a few underage children rely on a few piles of worthless so-called donations, a camera, and post-editing video processing that do not enter the stream, and post them on YouTube at almost zero cost, relying on the name of charity, attracting you naΓ―ve guys, contributing clicks, contributing money, and they have successfully become famous.
The other party directly retorted that the donation depends on the heart, which is obviously a few small public welfare activities held by minors, and you adults who have the ability not only did not contribute to public welfare and charity, but used words here to stifle the pure kindness of children!
Soon, the two groups had no time to quarrel, because of Carlos's Facebook retweet, a large wave of Yan Gou also rushed to YouTube along the connection.
[Check in first, then watch the video!] This is Little Angel One. ]
[Wow, it seems to be arguing fiercely, let me go and visit this ten-minute video first!] ]
[The Little Angel Sightseeing Tour from Facebook is here!] Review before you see! See you later! ]
The soldiers were divided into two ends, and the people who came from Facebook went to watch the video, and the people who were fighting under the video followed the keywords "little angel" and "Carlos" and touched Facebook.
[After watching the video, although the little angel version of "tellmewhy" is very good, I don't want to listen to it a second time, I feel like I will think of those photos again, and my mood is so heavy.] Seeing these little kids' actions, I think I should reflect on myself, while I'm busy making money and having fun, I'm not overlooking too many things, when my boyfriend and I go to a fancy restaurant for a few hundred dollars a meal, in this world, no, maybe it's near me, is there a kid in the corner hungry, waiting to dig out something from people's discarded bags. When I was chasing the latest A/X, was there any kid who was fighting the cold winter on his own. Oh, it's horrible! I really can't imagine it! I'm in West Virginia, I'm going to Michigan this weekend, do you have a buddy buddy? ]
[+1, I just finished watching the video, these two guys, I'm also drunk, what's there to tear up, I don't feel it after watching it, I just click on the Γ, I have feelings after reading it, don't be cowardly, pick up the car key, take the card, and set off.] ]
[On the top floor, I'm in New Mexico, so I'm not going, I'll call by phone and ask for an account to send money directly.] To all of you who are afraid of being deceived, you can go to the official website to verify the phone number and account. Anyway, I'm a fan of Little Angel, I believe him. ]
[Same top, same letter, student party, not much money, the one in West Virginia!] Ask for a detailed address, can you help me bring something to the welfare home! ]
[Here!] I just went to the website of Little Angel, I registered and posted this weekend's activities there, for details, you go over there to see. ]
[Roger, go!] ]
[Roll together!] ]
So the fans from Facebook directly brought the rhythm flying, and at the same time, the website of the "Five People Charity Society" ushered in more than 100 registrations.
Jacob and Tom, who watched the whole process, looked like they had finally come to life.
"Are you exaggerating?"
Touching a cold sweat, neither of them wanted to answer this rough-nerved Middle Easterner.
"We didn't ask others for money, what could we pinch, relax our minds, just as if you posted a short video of your life at random."
"I don't believe that when you first quarreled, you weren't worried!"
Seeing Carlos' calm face, the young master is not satisfied, let you pretend! Reload!
"I'm really not worried, think about it, in addition to volunteering, our purpose at the beginning is to promote the welfare home, what is the publicity? It's about getting people's attention. β
Carlos turned his chair and faced Jacob.
"If they love to pinch, they will pinch it, I wish they would make a big fuss, black, red, black, red, how can it be red if it is not black."
Jacob felt that, as Carlos had said, they were really too young, too simple.
"Now for the recruitment activities, you can find someone to follow it, and you don't have to set off with the team, just exchange email with their team leader, and let them make a list of donated items according to our rules, anyway, transparency throughout the process is our first principle. For other photos and videos related to the event, I have already opened an event section on the website, so let them post it. β
"What are you going to do?"
"Reluctant to me? Well, I'll summarize the results of this event, and I'll accompany you tonight, little ~ junior ~ younger brother ~"
After the daily flirting with the Middle Easterners, Carlos left the activity room and walked to the art room alone. It's all about to become his personal base.
This two-week activity, the days are very fulfilling, and I have experienced a lot of things, most of the things that play with the children are handed over to the other four people, Carlos with the mentality of an adult, he will do what he can do for the welfare home, basically do, 14 days, he strengthened the sheepfold around the compound, repaired a few leaky pipes, some electrical appliances with various small problems, he also repaired them one by one, and his dexterity skills directly rose to level 2.
He said in the video that he ruled the kitchen, and he really didn't blow it, when he lived in a welfare home, three meals a day, plus afternoon tea and supper, he was all in charge. Originally, the dean was reluctant to trouble him, but Carlos still begged for a job by brushing his face and selling cuteness. The results are good, the children are happy to eat, he is also happy, and his cooking skills are directly brushed to level 4.
In addition, the welfare institute itself has developed several farmlands, and there is no shortage of daily vegetable supplies, and the five people have learned about the vegetables they grow one by one under the guidance of children. Through weeding, fertilizing, and picking, it lights up the gardening skills and reaches level 1.
There is also the final choral song, thanks to the American dad who loves country ballads, he brought an acoustic guitar, Carlos finally touched the guitar, and in the time he taught the children a song, he successfully upgraded the guitar and singing skills to 1 level.
As a result, Carlos' current skill situation is:
Skills: Cooking Level 4, Logic Level 2, Sports Level 4, Painting Level 3, Charisma Level 2, Dexterity Level 2, Singing Level 3, Guitar Level 1, Planting Level 1.
The only skills that haven't been lit up so far are fishing, writing, magic, and acrobatics. If there are no accidents, these four skills will not be brushed.
After all, the lifelong expectation of "Winner in Life" only requires eight skills.