Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 350

350. Angel of Donation (1)

The charity center was in a strange state, caught between wanting to celebrate and being overwhelmed with apprehension.

“We should be happy, but the sheer amount is… daunting.”

They had received donations before, of course.

Stars would often host charity performances and auctions to raise money.

So, they were confident that they wouldn’t be easily surprised by donation amounts.

But then…

“The performance is one thing, but we’d also like to make a separate personal donation.”

After the concert, which had concluded successfully with the joyful laughter of children, enchanting songs, magic tricks, and even a solo performance by a cute cat.

Yeon-woo and Trevi, approaching a hospital official separately, had said that.

“We shouldn’t have agreed so readily.”

“We were grateful for the thought, but we never imagined they’d donate *this* much…”

“We owe him so much.”

“That’s right. Considering the children, we should be giving *him* a fortune instead…”

In reality, truly staggering donations are rare.

Often, large sums are announced to attract attention, but the actual amount given is much smaller.

-Shouldn’t you argue about it then?

Someone might suggest that.

But for a donation recipient to complain about the amount being different…

‘It would be like killing the goose that lays the golden eggs.’ [A proverb meaning to destroy a valuable resource for short-term gain.]

After all, they were the ones in need.

Even after events like these, some artists, like Trevi, genuinely cared about the children’s dreams and hopes.

Most stars, however, would leave as soon as their scheduled appearance was over.

So, the children were left cycling through expectations and disappointments.

But.

“What? Could you repeat that? I think I misheard you.”

“Ah, I was asking if you don’t accept personal donations.”

The hospital official tilted his head, puzzled.

“You’ve already donated, but you’re going to… donate again?”

*Why?*

If the official’s expression could be put into words, it would be something like this.

“No, we’re incredibly grateful. Our hospital always welcomes sponsorships and donations, but…”

The question of whether they hadn’t already done enough hung unspoken in the air.

That’s right.

Yeon-woo and Trevi had already donated a huge sum under the guise of venue rental fees.

And that wasn’t the end of it!

‘I can’t believe the day would come when I’d say a donation is too much!’

It was an unbelievable situation.

Isn’t it true that the more money, the better?

But that was because what these people were donating was truly beyond imagination.

’30 percent of the profits from Dream Walker… and the entire donation from this concert video.’

Saying it’s 30 percent is one thing.

Think about it.

It was a song that hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart as soon as it was released.

Moreover, the song had maintained its number one spot for over a week.

‘Oh my god. This is the first time I’ve been in such a burdensome position… I’m having too much happy trouble!’

However, he was helplessly swayed by Yeon-woo’s explanation that followed.

“Dream Walker is a song that reflects the memories of when we were most innocent. So, I made it hoping it would give us the strength to sustain the future, even when we’re hurt by the world.”

The hospital official had also watched the live performance.

So, he knew the heart Yeon-woo had poured into Dream Walker.

He’d thought the person was warm and genuine when he first heard it.

‘To think about relating it to our children…!’

Suddenly, it seemed like a halo was shining behind the young man’s head.

“So, I want to help the children here grow up healthy and safely until they become adults, just like the lyrics of Dream Walker. It might seem inadequate, but I thought the best way was to donate… Was that rude?”

The hospital official was dazed by the eloquent words.

‘This person is genuine. He’s truly warm-hearted.’

He felt like he wanted to burst into tears if no one was watching.

‘Where did this angelic young man come from!’

Having worked at the hospital for a long time, the official had seen countless people.

He had also sadly witnessed how even limitless love reveals its limits in the face of illness.

‘Happiness cannot be bought with money. But if you have money, you can at least remove many factors that cause unhappiness.’

It wasn’t about praising materialism.

It’s true that many things change if you have money.

You won’t have to work yourself to the bone to pay for your family’s enormous hospital bills.

You’ll be able to see your family’s faces even once more during the time you spend working.

You won’t have to taste the despair of everyone being dragged into the swamp for one person.

The patient will also be able to relieve the heavy heart and guilt of their family’s sacrifice.

Above all.

‘It’s genuine, it’s genuine. It’s not just words, it’s really genuine!’

He was impressed by Yeon-woo’s character, but of course, the hospital official didn’t know the full story.

Well, that doesn’t mean that everything he said to the official was a lie.

“I understand. Then I will gratefully… accept it. Instead, I will definitely let many people know about your good deeds.”

“No, you don’t have to do that…”

“No. Please let me do that. Otherwise, I will feel terrible. Oh, Lord!”

Even this seemingly sacred young man’s good deeds weren’t the end of it.

Like the enchanting songs, the children were completely captivated.

It was no wonder they blindly followed Yeon-woo like cats drawn to catnip.

From the moment they first saw him, their pure souls sensed something and didn’t leave Yeon-woo’s side at all.

“Are you already leaving…?”

“Heeing…”

“When are you coming back…?”

After all the official schedules were finished.

Of course, the time had come for Yeon-woo to return.

But unlike usual, the children were very sad about Yeon-woo leaving.

‘Our children, who have been through so much at these events, are this attached to him…’

It was a moment when +1 was added to Yeon-woo’s angel theory.

Moreover, Yeon-woo willingly stayed at the children’s request even after all the schedules were over.

He mingled with the children, wearing a smile that warmed people’s hearts from beginning to end without a hint of displeasure.

The fact that he personally spent more time even after all the official schedules were over deeply impressed all the medical staff and hospital officials.

“I don’t have any other schedules anyway. I want to play with the children a little more, is that okay? I won’t do it if it’s a hindrance.”

Look at him saying such kind words in case they felt burdened.

He’s being so considerate.

How can you hate him?

Rather, it would be strange if you *didn’t* fall for Yeon-woo.

And that night.

[A warm hand of love to the little angels! Who is the generous benefactor who donated a fortune?]

The story was broadcast on a popular current affairs program.

Of course, the reaction was explosive.

So much so that even Yeon-woo was surprised.

*

“Oh. That’s not a bad idea. The amount is quite large…?”

That’s what Trevi said when he first heard Yeon-woo’s idea.

“Yes, well… it’s not a small amount, but there are many sick children. And I have one more thing in mind…”

“Wow… Oh my god, Yeon-woo. How far are you going to surprise me?”

Trevi was deeply impressed after hearing all of Yeon-woo’s plans.

And he immediately said YES as if there was nothing to think about.

“…? You can think about it more before you answer.”

Yeon-woo was a little embarrassed.

“What else is there to think about? Money? Anyway, I earn enough to support myself and my staff. And I think it’s a very special plan to make a monumental song worked on with Yeon-woo very meaningful. It couldn’t be more perfect!”

“Are you really in favor of donating all of it? Trevi, I have no intention of forcing you. This is something you can decide on a voluntary basis…”

“Of course, what other choice is there besides agreeing? Oh, Yeon-woo. Did you think I would object?”

“It’s not that, but I heard it’s a lot of money.”

These days, the domestic market has grown tremendously.

However, compared to the overseas market that encompasses the whole world, it is still growing.

‘I heard that the units are different here…?’ [Referring to the scale of profits in the global market compared to the domestic market.]

It is an era where overseas fans are flowing in and domestic singers are making overseas debuts as media such as YouTube and Instagram develop.

The meaning of borders is fading in many ways, but the profits from a song that hit it big worldwide are on another level.

‘I didn’t intend to make money with this song in the first place.’

The goal was to succeed in the sudden mission and to repay Trevi in some way.

In addition, as the first concert was decided to be at the pediatric cancer center, Yeon-woo’s thoughts began to solidify.

After seeing the enormous amount in the personal account he checked for the first time, he became even more resolute.

-Hey, are you going to die with money? It’s all just paper when you die! All you take to the afterlife is the money I burn for you. What’s so important about money? Use your heart kindly. If you make others shed tears of blood, that’s all your karma. You have to live by accumulating virtue. You’re naked when you die, naked.

There was a rich man who came to Mrs. Kang’s shrine one day.

He was a greedy old man who didn’t want to divide his children’s property and was talking about how to write a will.

That’s what Mrs. Kang had said at the time.

‘Come to think of it, Mrs. Kang was frugal.’

She was rich because so many people came with money.

However, Mrs. Kang didn’t flaunt her wealth or be swayed by money.

That was similarly passed on to Yeon-woo.

‘It wouldn’t be bad to continue this initial gesture until the end.’

The more he heard about the children’s situation from Trevi.

That thought became even stronger.

Trevi went even further.

“How about establishing a foundation? We’ll donate all the profits from Dream Walker to it. And we’ll add some of my profits from future collaborations.”

“Isn’t that complicated…?”

“Ah, it’s simple.”

Trevi smiled and casually brushed aside the procedure, which was by no means simple.

“Let’s focus on one thing for now.”

Fortunately, Trevi was easily calmed down.

Instead,

“I want to live with big ideals like Yeon-woo. I want to live while exerting a little more good influence, not just thinking about me, my surroundings, and my fans.”

He seemed to be making a big misunderstanding.

“I want people who aren’t my fans to listen to my songs and enrich their lives. And it would be even better if I could really enrich them directly or indirectly.”

That was the moment he said that.

-Ting!

An unexpected notification rang.