I Treat You as My Sister, But You Want to be My Wife?!
Chapter 712 Accepting Fate

Chapter 712: 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.

If you knew that I have ulterior motives, would you decide not to look after me later on?" The manager was joking, of course. He’d felt sorry for the boy at times, and yes, there had been personal motives too; he wasn’t the type to help others without expecting anything in return.

Still, when he did offer help, he hadn’t thought about himself; he just wanted the person to be alright. Chen Shili, hearing this, couldn’t help but laugh. It was good to be expected to look after someone in their old age; if the manager had asked nothing in return, his sense of guilt would be greater. At least now he had a way to make amends.

He happily agreed, "Don’t worry, manager. Once I make a lot of money, I will take you to retire in comfort, so you won’t have to work hard here anymore. You’ve already worked to exhaustion until now. If you kept it up, your health would likely fail soon.

Just wait and see; I don’t have money now, but once I do, I will take you away from this place, let you enjoy life, and make up for the good living you’ve missed out on. That will make your latter years better."

Shen Dong, of course, did not stop their reminiscing. Living in this world required something to look forward to, and by offering such a high price, he hoped the other party would reciprocate well, not be like a stuffed pillow that serves no purpose, though reactions had already improved significantly, some remained too slow to catch up.

Now was a good chance for training, but he wondered if relying on just him alone would be enough. Sighing, he decided it was best to recruit a few more and replace a few less desirable security guards, to increase the safety margin.

Therefore, he turned to the manager and said, "I need a few more fit and strong men; I’m tired of watching this. They all seem the same to me. Hmm, just directly tell me which ones are better fighters, I will take them back with me."

The manager didn’t catch on at first, wondering why if more were needed, but seeing the boss’s request, how could he refuse? Catching Chen Shili’s pitiable expression, he thought that his apprentice wasn’t the only one, just an alternative. But considering his apprentice’s capabilities, he should be first, right?

While thinking this, he wondered whether to choose some less capable fighters to make his apprentice seem more impressive. Turning back, he saw his long-time business partner and changed his mind. It wasn’t right to be so deceitful.

Moreover, his child was quite formidable in his own right; there was no need for trickery. He trusted that the boy could beat anyone on his own; that confidence was essential when picking the others.