Chapter 1302: Chapter 51: Heart of the Death Row Inmate [2-in-1]
Fang Che’s voice was deep and slow as he spoke.
"Among these children, there will certainly be many who are unwilling to remain average waste like this. However, just as many children will have twisted minds. And still, there will be a large number of children completely in despair who don’t want to make any effort at all!"
"The existence of this Nirvana Martial Arts Academy is undoubtedly a major challenge for the entire Mortal World, but only we Guardians can bear this responsibility! Others just can’t!"
"The Guardians have more important matters; and the local government, even if they take them in, would only provide a little food and drink, waiting for them to die naturally, because they don’t possess the means of martial arts!"
"Now that we have started this endeavor, we must take on this responsibility!"
"Simply because we are the Guardians!"
"The Wan Family Flames, all on my shoulders; the life and death of the populace, all in my heart!"
"Honorable officials, the responsibility is ours to bear!"
Fang Che spoke in one breath, saying this much at once for the first time: "To be honest with you, distinguished officials, this Nirvana Martial Arts Academy... is currently just a name, merely a vague framework, and we haven’t even studied how the children will graduate yet."
"How to teach in batches, how to teach according to their abilities... it will be even tougher due to disabilities. This requires endless patience, endless compassion, endless resources, endless money! In other words, starting now, this place is a gold-consuming beast of the entire Southeast Headquarters! An insatiable pit!"
"But this pit must be filled."
"Because it is the light in the Mortal World, the path in this world, and amidst widespread darkness and indifference, a ray of warmth!"
Fang Che felt his blood boiling, eager to speak out.
Even his voice was somewhat unclear.
He took a deep breath and said: "I know that sometimes I can be too rigid; I’ve offended whom I shouldn’t offend in most cases. Yet, sometimes, I am overly kind-hearted, clearly just a martial arts ant, but always treating myself like a Savior."
"I live heavily, constantly weary."
"I am aware of my weaknesses, yet I can’t change them. Most of those who dislike me are colleagues. Most of those who like me are strangers."
"Someone like me isn’t suited to play along with everyone. I’ll always be excluded from any group. After all, nobody would like having someone resembling a Saint always tagging along."
Fang Che smiled helplessly: "But nothing can be done, born with certain bones and flesh! Some things, if no one does them, the world won’t change. But if someone does them, change will come!"
"Even if the change is minimal. But these matters ultimately need someone to do them, don’t they?"
"Thus, I have to worry about these things extensively. Also, these things will always bring new troubles and hardships to many."
"But..."
Fang Che pressed his lips together and said: "I’ve never regretted it."
He took a deep breath: "Regarding the Nirvana Martial Arts Academy, that’s all I have to say, some humble opinions, hoping the honorable officials can listen."
After speaking.
Bowed to greet.
Suddenly, the room erupted in applause!
During Fang Che’s speech, everyone watched him with grave expressions, looked at his face, his eyes, and listened quietly.
In the interval, aside from Fang Che’s voice, not a sound was heard!
Once Fang Che finally finished his speech, applause suddenly roared up, even startling Fang Che himself.
All the chiefs from various departments were clapping enthusiastically.
Yin Guotang’s face, like a Judge, was full of praise.
Xiong Rushan rushed over, slapping Fang Che’s shoulder like a bear paw, loudly saying: "Good lad! Good lad! Well said!"
His voice full of admiration.
Others also looked at Fang Che genuinely smiling.
Zhao Shanhe and An Ruoxing were both smiling with heartfelt emotion.
Fang Che smiled: "It seems the officials can understand."
Xiong Rushan laughed heartily: "Kid, today I’ll teach you something, that is, you hit the mark when you spoke your mind here today."
"There will always be people in this world who make it better, those who truly understand you. But to be in government or martial arts, these people must be in the high echelon to truly understand you."
"If these words were spoken in the Guardian Hall or among ordinary lower-level officials, many would likely say you’re pretending to be a Saint? Many more would sneer, and even more would dislike you."
"Because you’re dreaming the most beautiful dream. But they don’t have it, they don’t even dare to dream it!"
"Status is insufficient, vision is inadequate, heart is lacking!"
"Only when you’ve truly reached a certain high status, truly detached from personal interests, can you truly look at the world, and care for all beings."
"Only then will they truly understand you, believe you’re sincere, and support you."
"And...those not at that level, even if they believe you’re sincere, and know you’re doing real work, they will deny you. Because you expose their smallness."
"Therefore we understand you. We support you!"
Zhao Shanhe smiled: "It’s not that we’re boasting about ourselves, but... at our level of experience and height, we naturally plan for ourselves and family, but in public affairs, we truly can focus on the greater good, seeking benefits for all life."
Fang Che nodded: "I believe."
Zhao Shanhe looked at his expression and couldn’t help but smile: "You’ll understand in the future. Remember, discussing matters should be with those of high status. To those of lower status, even if you speak eloquently, it’s useless."
