Seeing Jiang Cheng smile with relief, Huang Yuqi spoke again, "There are truly very few young people like you who are so dedicated to charity. Actually, I wanted to ask you before, don't you feel any heartache at all, donating such a large sum of money all at once?"
Jiang Cheng stood quietly by the city wall, gazing at the sun slowly setting in the west.
The dim afterglow shone upon the ancient Great Wall, which had stood for over two thousand years.
At that instant, a strong sense of the passage of time welled up in Jiang Cheng's heart.
Looking at the scene, Jiang Cheng said, "Dynasties change, and past prosperity dissipates like fleeting smoke. In the end, it's nothing but empty joy. A person's life is so short, merely a drop in the ocean in the long river of history."
Hearing Jiang Cheng's reply, Huang Yuqi, who was beside him, couldn't help but look at him in surprise.
Huang Yuqi had not expected Jiang Cheng to use the torrent of history to answer the insignificance of his charitable acts.
Evidently, this heartfelt remark deepened Huang Yuqi's impression of Jiang Cheng.
"Although you are right, a hundred years from now, or even a decade from now, perhaps we will all vanish with the progression of history, just like this prosperous Capital. Generations rise and fall, and the extravagant pleasures and pinnacles of power that occurred here will ultimately only become after-dinner gossip passed down by word of mouth. But even so, I still have a saying I really like: 'A single spark can start a prairie fire.'"
Jiang Cheng gazed at Huang Yuqi; at this moment, a hard-to-ignore glimmer of light flickered in her eyes.
This glimmer of light captivated Jiang Cheng, making him unable to tear his eyes away.
To be honest, Huang Yuqi was the first woman who made him overlook her appearance and want to protect her pure heart.
He naturally understood what Huang Yuqi meant by these words, just as she had said before,
Although every individual is a tiny existence, as long as you possess a heart full of love and warmth, the entire world will become a little better because of it.
Jiang Cheng could not deny that Huang Yuqi's idea was truly excellent.
But if he were asked whether he could always maintain the same thoughts as her, the answer would clearly be no.
If the system hadn't issued a relevant task, Jiang Cheng probably wouldn't have even thought about rebuilding these fifty Hope Primary Schools.
To be honest, many times people do certain things not entirely out of their own subjective will.
But rather, they are compelled to do so in specific situations.
Although he made the decision with passion at the time,
After returning to Modu and leaving that environment, the matter of rebuilding Hope Primary Schools didn't constantly occupy his mind, nor did it become a core focus of his life.
It was precisely for this reason that Jiang Cheng said those words earlier.
In the eyes of others, these important matters that could change the fate of others were merely trivial efforts for him.
And the brief time they spent together was insignificant compared to the long span of history.
Jiang Cheng did not refute Huang Yuqi's words. He smiled faintly, nodded, and said, "You're right, but I'm not as noble as you think. For me, it was just something I did along the way."
Huang Yuqi shook her head in denial.
She grew up in the Capital, and although her family wasn't wealthy, her surroundings didn't turn her into a naive fool who only indulged in her inner world.
On the contrary, precisely because she grew up in such a bustling city, Huang Yuqi had more exposure to money and even aspects of fame and fortune.
And the reason she could maintain her original heart in such an environment was entirely due to her mother's influence.
"What you just said also has another interpretation for me: the insignificance of life in the long river of history is like a drop in the ocean. Whether it's money, wealth, or even will, everything will eventually disappear with time. So, regardless of the motive, as long as the outcome is good, that's what matters. In my opinion, the outcome is that you contributed, so you are very good."
At this moment, the afterglow of the setting sun gradually dimmed, and the wind began to carry a slight chill.
Jiang Cheng seemed unwilling to delve deeper into this topic. He knew that issues of personal philosophy had no absolute right or wrong.
Everyone has their own stance and perspective, which depends on their position and experiences.
So, he smiled at Huang Yuqi and said, "We've taken photos, and we've both been 'heroes of the Great Wall.' How about I treat you to dinner tonight?"
"Let me treat you instead. I've had so many free lunches from you; tonight, let me treat you to dinner. But, if I'm treating, I might not be able to take you to a fancy meal, and as for why, you probably understand." Huang Yuqi's tone carried a hint of playfulness and helplessness.
"Alright, as long as there's food, I'm not picky."
Wang Sheng, not far away, saw Jiang Cheng and Huang Yuqi walking together, heading down from the Great Wall.
Subsequently, the other companions immediately quickened their pace, surpassing Jiang Cheng and moving ahead to lead the way.
"I remember Principal Zheng saying that your parents are no longer around, and you're the only one left in your family??"
Huang Yuqi nodded at the remark: "Yes, my father passed away when I was little. I live with my grandma in a Hutong Alley in the Capital. My mother hasn't been home since I was little; besides sending living expenses home, she occasionally doesn't even come back during winter and summer breaks."