Chapter 246 Yuanxuan visits the nursing home
Chapter 246 Yuanxuan visits the nursing home
The afternoon sun shone warmly on the imposing building of the Li Group. In the chairman's office, Li Yuan frowned, staring at a pile of documents, her fingers constantly rubbing her temples. Just then, her phone rang. The caller ID showed "Liu Xuan, the Fruit and Vegetable King." Li Yuan smiled and pressed the answer button.
"Hey, busy man, what brings you to call me today?" Li Yuan teased with a smile.
"Hey, honey! I just missed you. Are you still busy at the company?" Liu Xuan's slightly humorous voice came from the other end of the phone.
"You bet! These documents are overwhelming me. How's business at the fruit shop today?"
"Great! The fruit we got today is super fresh; a lot of it was snatched up as soon as we opened. Oh, by the way, honey, I have something to tell you." Liu Xuan's tone suddenly became serious.
"Hey, what's the matter? Why are you so serious?"
"I've been seeing a lot of news reports lately about the elderly in nursing homes, and it really bothers me. Why don't we find some time to visit those seniors in the nursing homes?"
Li Yuan was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "Okay, that's a pretty good idea. But we need to prepare properly; we can't just go empty-handed."
"Of course, I've already thought it through. I'll bring a truckload of fresh fruit over so the elders can have a taste. What about you, Chairman, what are you planning to bring?"
"Don't be so modest. Let me think... I'll arrange for the company to purchase a batch of daily necessities, and then find a few volunteers to perform some shows for the elderly, to make it lively and festive."
"Hey, my wife is so thoughtful. It's settled then, let's set off this weekend."
"Okay, I'll take care of things at the company this weekend. But you'd better pick out the fruit carefully, don't bring any bad ones." Li Yuan joked with a smile.
"Look at what you're saying. I, Liu Xuan, have been selling fruit for so many years. When have I ever let my guard down when it comes to quality? You can rest assured."
After hanging up the phone, Li Yuan still had a smile on her face. She got up, stretched, and began to make arrangements for going to the nursing home.
The weekend arrived quickly, and early in the morning, Liu Xuan drove his small truck loaded with fruit to the Li Group building. Li Yuan also came out with a group of volunteers and purchased daily necessities.
"Wow, Mr. Liu, you've got quite a entourage here," Li Yuan said with a smile as she walked over.
"Of course! This time I brought all the best fruit from the store." Liu Xuan patted the truck bed, looking quite proud.
The two, along with the volunteers, set off for the nursing home in a large group. Along the way, Liu Xuan hummed a little tune, his mood exceptionally cheerful.
Upon arriving at the nursing home, the director had already been notified and was waiting at the entrance.
"Welcome, welcome! Thank you so much!" the dean greeted them warmly.
"Dean, you're too kind. This is what we should do," Li Yuan replied with a smile.
When the elderly heard that someone had come to visit them, they all came out of their rooms and into the courtyard. Their eyes lit up when they saw Liu Xuan's fruit cart.
"Grandpas and grandmas, we've brought lots of delicious food and exciting performances for you today!" Li Yuan exclaimed.
The elderly people applauded, their faces beaming with joy. The volunteers began unloading fruits and daily necessities from the vehicle, while Liu Xuan introduced the various fruits to the elderly.
"Grandpas and grandmas, these are big apples that were just picked from the orchard. They're crisp and sweet. And these mangoes are so fragrant. They're good for your health." Liu Xuan said as he handed the fruit to the elderly.
Li Yuan, watching from the side, couldn't help but laugh: "Look at you, you're even selling fruit in nursing homes now."
“How can this be called selling? This is called sharing,” Liu Xuan retorted seriously.
Just then, an old woman came over, took Li Yuan's hand and said, "Young lady, you are so kind to us old folks."
“Grandma, please don’t say that. You are all our elders, and it’s only right that we care about you,” Li Yuan said gently.
"Yes, yes, Grandma, try this mango, it's so sweet." Liu Xuan handed over a piece of mango.
The old lady took a bite and nodded repeatedly: "Delicious, delicious! It's been so long since I've had such fresh fruit."
"Grandma, if you like it, we'll bring it to you often in the future," Li Yuan said.
"That would be too much trouble for you," the old lady said with a smile.
"No trouble at all, Grandma. We've even prepared a show, so please enjoy it later," Liu Xuan said.
The volunteers began performing, singing, dancing, and skits, which the elderly watched with great interest, their laughter and applause filling the air. Li Yuan and Liu Xuan also sat among the elderly, laughing and enjoying themselves with them.
After the performance, Li Yuan and Liu Xuan started chatting with the elderly people.
"Grandpa, are you getting used to living here?" Li Yuan asked an old man.
"I'm used to it. The staff here are all very nice. It's just that sometimes I miss the children," the old man said with a touch of melancholy.
Liu Xuan quickly said, "Grandpa, don't be sad. We'll come to see you often in the future. If you miss the children, just give them a call."
"Sigh, the children are all busy, and I don't want to bother them," the old man sighed.
“Grandpa, we can’t forget you no matter how busy we are. Don’t worry, we’ll remind them for you.” Li Yuan patted the old man’s hand.
Just then, a mischievous old man came over and said, "Are you two a couple? You seem to have a really good relationship."
Li Yuan and Liu Xuan smiled at each other, and Liu Xuan said, "Grandpa, we've been married for ages."
"What's wrong with an old married couple? A good relationship is what really matters. Unlike my son, who's always busy with work and hardly ever comes to see me." The old man pursed his lips.
“Sir, your son must miss you a lot, but he’s just too busy with work. We’ll call him for you in a bit and ask him to come back and visit you more often when he has time,” Li Yuan said.
"Alright, then thank you for your help," the old man said gratefully.
Li Yuan and Liu Xuan spent a long time chatting with the elderly, listening to their stories of the past and sharing their joys and sorrows. Before they knew it, it was getting dark.
"Grandpas and Grandmas, we have to go now. We'll come see you again next time," Li Yuan said with some reluctance.
"Okay, please be careful on your way," the elderly people said one after another.
"We're leaving now, Grandpa, Grandma, please take good care of yourselves," Liu Xuan said.
After leaving the nursing home, Li Yuan and Liu Xuan sat in the car in silence. After a while, Liu Xuan spoke up: "Wife, today's trip was quite moving."
"Yes, seeing those elderly people reminds me of my own parents. We should spend more time with them in the future," Li Yuan said with emotion.
"Of course. By the way, honey, let's visit the nursing home every month from now on, just to bring some joy to the elderly."
“Great! I wholeheartedly agree. In fact, I plan to set up a charity group in the company specifically to organize activities that care for the elderly.”
"Hey, my wife is so kind-hearted. I can't fall behind, so I'll bring the freshest fruit to the elderly every month from now on."
“Okay, then it’s settled.” Li Yuan smiled and looked at Liu Xuan.
The car drove slowly in the afterglow of the setting sun, and both of them felt a surge of warmth and strength. This trip to the nursing home not only brought joy and care to the elderly, but also made them appreciate life more and care for those around them.
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