Chapter 33 The Meaning of Heroes
After accepting the $1,000 check from Tony, Li Jie left the Stark Industrial Building accompanied by Pepe.
The conversation between Tony and Peibo just now reached Li Jie's ears. If I remember correctly, Tony Stark was kidnapped by armed terrorists named freedom fighters when he was showing the latest Jericho missiles to the US military in Afghanistan.
Tony, who always thought the weapons he made were to protect the country, didn't know it until then.
It turned out that his weapons were not only used to protect the people, but also became an accomplice to the executioner who caused a large number of casualties in war-torn countries.
From that moment on, Tony really began to transform himself, and began to shoulder the responsibilities entrusted to him like a hero.
Sitting in the car, Li Jie smiled at the rearview mirror. "There are no ups and downs in life, Tony Stark is just a dandy genius after all."
It took two nights for Li Jie and Peter to donate the drug money they got from the drug dealers.
Many New York orphanages and welfare agencies have received more or less donations from them. Although it is generous, it is finally doing good things.
But Li Jie is still depressed because the previous fight in the underground garage was covered up by the Steinich family.
Neither the media nor the Internet mentioned this matter, which caused Li Jie's reputation to gain very little, because except for a small number of people in the Stanich family who knew about it.
Ordinary people in other society don't know what Li Jie did.
What makes Li Jie even more depressed is the act of donating money to charity. The media in this era is all a piss. Hope for explosive, impactful news.
Such as homicides, such as celebrity scandals or scandals about politicians. And the real positive energy news is basically mentioned by the way.
Because of the modern people's spirit of entertainment first, fast food to death. I don't like those things anymore, and many people's psychology is dark speculation.
Is there an unspeakable PY transaction behind every good deed? Is there a team behind everyone who does good deeds?
In this case, the reports of all kinds of good people and good deeds have become less and less and less and less attention. Instead, it's the dark side of the news that rises.
All kinds of conspiracy theories are flooding this impetuous era, and social news has become more and more violent. The donation to the New York welfare organization this time is basically not very big.
The news only mentioned it on the edge, and it didn't get much attention at all. This time, Li Jie only gained a few hundred reputation points in the end.
Let Li Jie not sigh, the world really needs heroes? In this busy and complex world, everyone cares only about themselves.
Being a hero is not a normal occupation. It is not a punctual check-in, a salary at the end of the month, and bonuses for overtime. Of course, you won't get workers' compensation insurance for injuries.
The starting point for everything Li Jie does is to make himself stronger, but he also hopes to bring some positive energy to others, and he hopes that his actions will be affirmed by others.
On a tall building in Queens, Li Jie sat on the edge of the roof, watching the endless stream of vehicles in New York City at night.
The lights of these vehicles move with the vehicles, like a colorful river, roaring and roaring in this colorful city.
"Nightcrawler, what are you thinking?" Peter has changed into a better-looking outfit, a red and blue tights, and a prototype of Spider-Man.
Both of them have kept a low profile these past two days, because they were avoiding the search of the Steinich family. So apart from Peter occasionally taking action to solve a few small hair thieves to practice their skills.
Li Jie did nothing at all, except to send money to those welfare agencies.
"Peter, have you ever thought about what you have sacrificed as a real hero?" Li Jie sorted out his thoughts and said after arranging his words.
"We give up the comfortable life in our own home and stop crime in the dark." Li Jie's words were a little confused. "We donate basically all the money we get to people in need in this society."
"But we have to risk injury or even our lives every time." Peter looked at Li Jie with some worry, but Li Jie continued to speak.
"Even so, it is difficult for more people to affirm our actions. Let's see what is being reported in the news now." Li Jie felt a little uncomfortable in his mind as he spoke.
"Tom is on a secret date with his new girlfriend, Kardashian is pregnant, ah~ and Tony Stark invites the August Playboy cover twins to the hotel! And we donate money to so many welfare agencies in New York, but No news!"
"Haha~!" Peter laughed suddenly. "Man I thought it was a big deal! So you're jealous~. Haha."
"I didn't!" Li Jie retorted with a frown. "Don't lie buddy, you're just jealous!" Peter said after quelling his laughter.
"You're jealous that you've done so many things and didn't get more attention!" Peter said in a familiar tone. "I understand that feeling."
"I have two very good friends, one is smart, talented and has a wealthy family. The other is friendly and good at cooking and looks handsome." Peter told Li Jie, who was dressed as a nightcrawler, about his thoughts.
"The three of us are good friends, but I'm always the one that gets ignored when they're with them," Peter said in a relaxed tone.
"I study very hard and want to express myself more in front of my classmates and friends, but they always steal the limelight." Peter continued. "Obviously I'm the best student in the school, I'm trying my best to express myself, but why can't I get more attention?"
"As soon as a wealthy friend appears, he will become the focus of others, and many people will rush to flatter him. And a friend who can cook, just have some conflicts with the bullies of the basketball team, will be worshipped by a group of girls as heroes. . I was very, very jealous of them!"
Li Jie never knew that Peter had such thoughts in his heart. "But I gradually understood later that they were not noticed by others because they wanted to be noticed." Peter said slowly.
"It's that people naturally like to pay attention to those who are different, like movie stars or super tycoons." Peter now guides Li Jie like a personal mentor.
"Like what we do, our donations are not noticed because people themselves are more interested in paying attention to people they can never be in this life, or things they will never be able to accomplish."
"My uncle once said to me that when we help others, it's not about getting much appreciation. It's because we have the ability to help others, and that person happens to need help." Peter continued to instill chicken soup for his soul.
"Remember that day we donated money to a child with leukemia? The child was only eight years old, and what we did was not helping him? If there is no news about what we do, are we looking at an eight-year-old Did the child die in the hospital bed because of lack of money for surgery?" Peter has always been a big boy with justice and sunshine in his heart.
In his eyes, helping others is more important than getting praise from others. Li Jie, as a person whose age is actually at the level of an uncle, actually cares more about his achievements and the recognition of others.
But Peter's sincerity still moved him a little, and his mood was much better. You may actually be jealous of those people in your heart, maybe as Peter said, helping others simply because you have the ability to help those in need.
And being a hero is only because you have the ability to be a hero. People sometimes have to learn to enjoy the process, not just the result.
"Want a race?" Peter suggested suddenly. "Then do you dare not to use spider silk?" Li Jie asked with a smile.
"Spider silk is part of Spider-Man~ Dude, are you scared? You're afraid that you can't beat my Spider-Man now!" Peter saw that Li Jie was a little guilty.
Now that Peter, who has spider silk and can swing in the city, Li Jie really can't match him in speed. But the loser is not the loser, Li Jie still said. "Ha~ Then let's try it!"
After a healthy walk, start running first. "The one who arrives at the base first is the winner! The loser will have to eat tomorrow's supper!"
(Today's third watch, the second watch is scheduled at around 2:00 noon, and the third watch is still around 8:00 pm)
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