Chapter Eighty-two: Medical Institute

  Sitting in the black Bentley, Ryan felt a little cramped. Although he had met many big shots in his life, he still felt a bit nervous when riding with the Princess of Wales.

  The motorcade left Los Angeles and headed towards Orange County. Their convoy, including the escort vehicles, was only about five cars in total, but the media caravan following them had at least forty to fifty vehicles.

  "You look a bit tense, Ryan," Diana said with a smile, "or perhaps you think I'm a tiger or a lion?"

  "Because I'm sitting next to an angel for the first time, Your Highness." He replied seriously.

  "Angel? You're quite the talker." Diana smiled even more brightly, anyone would be happy to be praised by a child like that. "Ryan, this isn't England either, you can call me Diana."

  "No, no, Your Highness." Ryan shook his head like a rattle drum. "I lived in London for two years and studied British etiquette; that would be too rude."

  Deep down, Ryan didn't want to get too entangled with political figures, and Diana was going to be a big trouble in the future.

  Ryan said to London, Diana remembered Harry Potter and the newspaper reports, asked, "I remember reading in the newspaper that you and Nicole live in a residence near Kensington Palace in London. When you return to London, welcome to stay at Kensington Palace as my guest. I can introduce William and Harry to you, they are fans of your book."

  "It will definitely be." Even in the car, Ryan still maintained the necessary courtesy.

  The convoy soon arrived at its destination, a medical research facility for leukemia funded by the charity foundation in Diana's name, which has treated many children with leukemia. The fundraising last night and today's visit were all for these sick children.

  Apart from a few large media vehicles, all the other cars that followed were blocked outside the hospital. After the bodyguards opened the car door, Ryan and Diana, dressed in formal attire, stepped out of the vehicle.

  The person in charge of the medical institution, accompanied by a few assistants, was waiting outside the car. He slightly bowed his head and said, "Welcome, Your Highness."

  This is North America, where efficiency is emphasized, and there's no fuss about welcoming or sending off. In fact, except for Mr. Hansen, the person in charge, and his assistant, everyone else is busy with their own work. In their eyes, even if it were the noble Princess of Wales who came, she would not be more important than saving lives and treating injuries.

  "Hanson, you've worked hard, take us to see the kids," Diana said.

  Following the crowd, Ryan walked all the way and found that both the environment and facilities here were first-class. Listening to Diana and Dr. Hansen's conversation, he gradually learned that almost all of the hospital's expenses were covered by Diana's foundation, and he couldn't help but sigh slightly.

  The amount of money required to maintain such a medical institution is no small sum, he knew that in Europe and Africa, there were still many institutions under Diana's name, whether she was showing off or not, she had indeed helped many people who needed help.

  "Please keep quiet and don't disturb their rest, okay?" Diana whispered to those behind her as they entered the ward.

  Those who could be invited by her would naturally not be paparazzi, the reporters nodded hastily, Diana smiled slightly and led the way to a hospital room, Ryan followed closely behind.

  "He's Mikkel, and the last time I came, he wasn't doing very well, couldn't find a matching bone marrow." Hearing Diana's slightly sorrowful words, Ryan looked towards the hospital bed through the glass wall. There was a white boy of about ten years old, thin as a rake, with no hair on his head, frowning as if lost in sleep.

  At this moment, Ryan's heart really softened a lot.

  A group of people soon left the intensive care unit and came to a large children's activity room. Many sick children, under the strict supervision of caregivers, would play here for a while every day.

  It has to be said that Diana had a natural affinity with children, and unlike Ryan, they would rather gather around her, even after hearing that Ryan was the author of Harry Potter.

  The physical condition of these children does not allow them to engage in long-term activities. After Diana whispered and chatted with them for a while, she walked over. Rhine beckoned George to come forward and distribute the gifts he brought, which were not expensive things, but the first three volumes of Harry Potter's deluxe edition.

  "They're all just lovely kids." Diana sighed.

  "It will get better, Your Highness." Only the two of them were here, so Rien had no choice but to take over the conversation.

  "It's very hard to find a match, you know, Ryan. For every ten children, it's extremely rare for one to be cured. We... Diana let out a soft sigh, seemingly with some sadness, "We can only watch as they leave this world, and there's nothing we can do except provide free treatment."

  Ryan let out a soft sigh, in his past life and this life, he had always been at the bottom of society, and when it came to feelings, he was far more sensitive than Diana, but he understood that this world was just so helpless.

  At this time a child ran out from the crowd, his hair was sparse, his body was stronger than other children, and he had some shyness in his expression.

  "Are you Ryan Jenkins?" The little boy looked up at him shyly.

  "Yes." Ryan slightly bowed his body, being a bit taller than the other person, and asked softly, "And you, what's your name?"

  "Jeremy."

  "How long have you been living here?" Ryan continued to ask.

  "It's been more than half a year..." The little boy looked down, then turned to Ryan, seeming to have mustered up some courage, "I really like Harry Potter, everyone here likes it, I was wondering when the fourth book will be out?"

  "It's an honor that you like my work." Ryan patted his arm lightly, to be honest, having been a person for two lifetimes, he grew up in a cold environment and his heart was much harder than imagined, but at this moment, he also felt a little sigh, after all, this is the most basic human emotion.

  "Very soon, I guarantee you will see it at the first time."

  Under the care of the nurse, the children returned to their respective wards. Diana and Dr. Hansen were discussing how to improve the situation of these children. It was clear from the low tone of their conversation and their gloomy expressions that this was not just a problem that could be solved with money.

  "George," Ryan called out to his bodyguard and assistant, "Remember to remind me that when the advance copy of 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' arrives, send it over here first."

  The entourage didn't linger for too long, after all this was a medical facility not a showground, the kind of scene where one pretends to be intimate with sick children just to get media attention, something neither Diana nor Ryan would stoop to.

  Even if one is a political figure and the other an entertainment star, they don't lack a moral baseline like some people do for the sake of show.

  "Why is there always so much sadness in the world?" Diana sighed as she got on the bus, unsure if it was for those children or herself.

  "Your Highness, you've done your best. As long as you persist, you'll be able to help those in need." Ryan didn't know what else to say, "Just raise awareness about them in society."

  "Yes, I definitely will," Diana smiled faintly at Ryan.

  Like him, the vast majority of people in this world are driven by self-interest. However, it cannot be denied that some people do possess a certain moral character. Even if they have another side that is despicable, it cannot hide their shining points. This is probably why hundreds of millions of people spontaneously bid farewell to her after she passed away.

  Perhaps everything he saw today really touched his heart. After thinking for a moment, Ryan said firmly, "Your Highness, after the New Year, I will release my second single. Even if it sells a little, I want to donate the royalties to your foundation, can I?"

  "Really? I have to thank you, Ryan." Diana smiled.

  What else can he do? Donate all the income from the second chapter album? Sorry, he didn't even think about it.

  The motorcade returned to the hotel where the princess was staying, and after a polite farewell, Ryan strode out of the hotel. Before he could even react, the reporters and paparazzi gathered outside swarmed around him.

  There is no doubt that this trip with Diana has once again made Ryan a focus of media attention.

  "Ryan, why did the princess invite you?"

  "Excuse me, Mr. Jenkins, aren't you already acquainted with the princess? I heard that during your two years in London, you lived near Kensington Palace, didn't you get to know the princess back then?"

  "Ryan, I heard you've reached an agreement with Universal Studios? Can you reveal some details? Someone revealed that you've already completed the first draft of the script, is that true? Is the production of Jurassic Park about to start preparations?"

  "Sorry." Under George and the hotel doorman's escort, Ryan walked towards the car, he had no interest in answering any questions.

  These guys won't give up easily, one of them shouted, "Ryan, I heard the king's mistress has arrived in Los Angeles, have you seen her?"

  Ryan furrowed his brow, these guys wouldn't care what others thought as long as they got attention-grabbing news, couldn't they just avert their gaze a little even if Diana's private life wasn't exactly glorious?

  If possible, Ryan believed they would absolutely dare to sneak under Diana's bed to take pictures, even if there were armed bodyguards around the room.

  Sitting in the Audi, Ryan rubbed his temples. In fact, he was very clear that it wasn't yet time for these guys to go completely crazy. After a few years, with the rise of the internet, the era of mass entertainment would inevitably arrive, and by then, they would become a group of real lunatics.

  Although Ryan himself is not a good person and only cares about a limited number of people, he is still much more noble than these guys.

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