LOGINI get cyberbullied by the elderly people in my community. Apparently, they've uploaded videos, claiming that my charity kitchen that sells one-dollar meals not only sells bad food, but I've also sold them at ridiculously high prices. During the first year of the kitchen's establishment, I've sunk 420 thousand dollars and given it my all in running the kitchen. But all I receive in return is the Internet's backlash on me, which calls me for being a vile person. So, I decided to go along with the public opinion by shutting down the kitchen entirely. Then, I transform the venue into a card room that costs ten dollars per hour. As soon as the notice is posted, the entire community goes nuts. The elderly people's children soon show up on my doorstep and beg me to reopen the kitchen.
View MoreSometime later, Maisy reached out to me through intermediaries, hoping to apologize in person and ask for a settlement.Rumor had it she was drowning in compensation claims from brands and was on the verge of bankruptcy. If she couldn't get a letter of forgiveness from me, she could actually face a lawsuit.I had my lawyer reply, "See you in court."For someone who would stoop so low and sow chaos just for clicks, any show of mercy was an insult to the very idea of kindness.After closing the kitchen, my life returned to a state of true peace and comfort.The card room's income was enough to cover costs, and there was even some profit left over.I no longer had to live in constant anxiety or work hard in a thankless job.I began spending more time on myself, choosing to travel, work out, read, and garden.Sometimes, I still did charitable work, but I no longer placed myself in the line of fire or did unappreciated labor.I would anonymously donate to orphanages in rural areas
When they were up there on their moral high horses, accusing me and slandering me as they wanted, did they ever imagine a day like this?"This is your family matter. It has nothing to do with me," I said.I stepped back and prepared to close the door. "The kitchen will not reopen. Please go back."Just as I was about to shut the door, a young man suddenly pushed forward and held it open with his hand.It was Ms. Brown's son, whom I had met a few times. He looked angry and agitated, but not at me. It was directed at his mother."Mom! What's the use of crying here?" he snapped.He pulled Ms. Brown behind him, then put on an almost pleading expression as he looked at me."Ms. Wendy! Ms. Lawson, I'm begging you! Have some pity on us kids! My mom has high blood pressure, and my dad has heart disease. Neither of them can cook. Before, with the kitchen, it saved us so much trouble and worry."But now, I come home from work dead exhausted every day, and I still have to cook for them. W
The complaints, accusations, and impatience from their own children hurt them more than any insults from strangers ever could.They finally remembered how good they had it at "Sunset Joy".They recalled the hot, flavorful, tender braised ribs they could get for just a dollar.They found themselves thinking of the spotless tables and chairs, and the ever-friendly Chef Lewis.They remembered me, who always had a smile on my face and never failed to ask, "Is everything to your liking today?"But it was gone. Everything was gone.The kitchen entrance was firmly locked with a heavy padlock, and on the door hung a brand-new rendering of the sign—"The Joyful Card Room".Below it, in smaller text, it read, "Hourly rate 10 dollars/hour. 20% discount with membership card. Tea and snacks are charged separately."The warmth of goodwill had been replaced by cold, merciless business rules.Regret began to take root in the minds of the elderly folks.Finally, some of them decided to take ma
I turned to look at the staff from the Bureau of Social Services and spoke in an emotionless voice."Is the verification complete?""It is, Ms. Lawson." Justin closed his folder and looked at me with deep respect. "We deeply admire your good deeds and sincerely apologize for the trouble our oversight has caused you."He then turned to the group of shell-shocked elderly people, his tone turning stern as he said, "As for those who maliciously spread rumors and slandered Ms. Lawson and Sunset Joy, our department has archived all evidence."We fully support Ms. Lawson in taking legal action to hold all responsible parties accountable!"The meeting is adjourned."I didn't give anyone another glance. I simply turned and walked away from the place that had left me feeling absolutely exhausted.Behind me, there was dead silence.…The day after the kitchen closed, my world turned quiet and peaceful.However, the neighborhood was in an absolute uproar.The scathing words from the Soc












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