Linda and Bonny looked at each other in astonishment.
They couldn't imagine what John had experienced to think like that.
"Why? You are young. There are a lot of wonderful things in life waiting for you!" Linda said.
"My parents don't love me or care about me at all. Making money is the only thing in their minds. They seldom come home every month. I am always alone at home. I don't know what I am living for or what I want to do in future. I don't want to become someone like my parents..."
John lowered his head again. Seeing John's sad expression, Linda felt sorry for him.
"Why do your parents seldom come back home every month." Linda asked.
"Because they are busy making money. Money is the most important thing for them. They are never willing to spend time with me. Every time they come home, they leave soon after giving me money and having a short conversation with the nanny."
John's voice trembled with emotion.
Hearing John's words, Linda sighed with profound resignation.
"John's parents should have cared about him more even if they are really busy", she thought.
"Director Li may have called your parents. They will be here soon."
"Humph. They won't come. They won't spare the time to come here."
"Don't think like that. Every parent cares about their children. What's more, we are living for ourselves, and not for our parents. Do you know why you are coming to school for education?"
"I don't know. Besides, I don't want to come to school at all."
"Let me tell you. We come to school for ourselves, for our own future, not for our parents. Do you know what's the difference between human beings and pigs?"
John was dumbstruck by Linda's question. He didn't know how to answer it.
"The difference between human beings and pigs is that we humans not only look for food but also happiness. While the only two things pigs do are eating and sleeping...How about you? Have you ever thought about what do you want to do in future?"
"In future... I want to establish a bigger company than my parents' and then buy my parents' company. I will take revenge for my unhappy childhood."
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