Chapter 508 A Refined Young Lady from the Republican Era Causes the Male and Female Protagonists' Deaths (10)

Zhang Jiqing wanted to go to the United States, but the tuition fees there were much higher and the living expenses were outrageously high. Without strong financial support, he could forget about completing his studies there peacefully.

"We'll see what she's capable of. If she's capable of going to school, it will bring honor to my family. Even if it costs some money, it doesn't matter."

After all, what China needs most right now is talent like you.

"So you still have those old-fashioned, feudalistic patriarchal mindsets."

What does it matter to you whether your sister can go to school or not?

Everyone is an independent individual; this is the true American mindset.

Like you just now, were you thinking about paying your sister's tuition and sending her to study abroad?

"You're neither her father nor her mother, so why are you putting yourself in the position of the patriarch?"

These words immediately made Zhang Jisheng stop smiling.

“I am her brother. Our father died early. Isn’t it normal for an older brother to think about his younger sister?”

No matter how independent or free you are, are you going to abandon your family?

Zhang Jisheng clearly did not agree with Zhao Hanying's statement.

Zhao Hanying looked at him with an arrogant expression.

"I have never seen an American who would send their younger siblings to school."

This is one of the inherent flaws of our Chinese people: we all prosper together, and we all suffer together. Being imprisoned in a large family means we can never obtain true freedom.

Think about it, your sister is your peer, you have no obligation to give her life or raise her, so why should you take responsibility for her?

"I... it's family."

Zhao Hanying gave a cold laugh.

"Family ties? Family ties should be even less likely to be used or exploited."

You can barely afford to buy your own house, yet you're still thinking about sending your sister abroad to study.

If you're truly that selfless, then I'm sorry, our values ​​are different.

Zhao Hanying didn't say anything, she just looked at Zhang Jisheng with disappointment, as if Zhang Jisheng had done something heinous.

Seeing that she was about to turn and leave, Zhang Jisheng quickly grabbed her.

"Alright, I know what you mean. Don't worry, I won't pay for her to go abroad."

My mom has savings; our family isn't poor.

If someone owns an old house in the city, their living conditions are certainly not bad.

Zhao Hanying nodded, looking at him with heartache.

"I hope that one day you can live your own life and live for yourself."

I believe that with our combined efforts, we can definitely make a name for ourselves in this place.

The two were deeply in love and inseparable.

On the other side, at the girls' school, Zhang Jiqing was wearing a drab gray school uniform, looking depressed and downcast.

Several classmates who often played with her came over to ask what happened.

Zhang Jiqing frowned and complained.

"My house caught fire by accident, and everything in my house was burned down. It's so annoying."

Her closest classmate exclaimed in surprise upon hearing this.

"Oh my god, everything's burned? What about your clothes, shoes, and jewelry? Are they all burned?"

"It was all burned."

Zhang Jiqing spoke so casually, it seemed like she wasn't even burning her own things.

"That was so expensive! That dress you bought last month for twenty-odd yuan, was it burned too?"

"Didn't I tell you? They were all burned! It's so annoying, now I don't even have a decent set of clothes! I have to buy new ones!"

Upon hearing this, the surrounding classmates couldn't help but sigh with envy.

Wow, Jiqing, your family is so rich! You can buy such expensive clothes just like that!

"A dress that costs over twenty yuan! I've never bought clothes that expensive before."

Zhang Jiqing smiled dismissively.

"Is there any piece of clothing in my closet that costs less than fifteen yuan?"

There's nothing we can do, it's burned, so be it. Out with the old, in with the new, we'll just buy a new one.

The students standing around looked on with envy.

"I really envy you for having such a good older brother. I heard that your brother is a young general of a northern warlord! He commands tens of thousands of soldiers!"

No wonder you're so rich; your brother must give you a lot every year!

Zhang Jiqing nodded and boasted without changing his expression.

"Of course! My brother always dotes on me! He gives me over ten yuan of pocket money every month, and he even gives me extra money to buy clothes if I want to."

And my brother even said he'd send me to study in the US after I graduate!

My sister-in-law is a high-achieving student who studied in the US. Now she's General Liu's translator, and her English is amazing! Even better than some foreigners!

Wow—Jiqing, your family is so amazing!

"Studying abroad? It must be very expensive. I wouldn't even dare to dream about it."

"Jiqing's brother is a warlord. What is this little bit of money to him? Let alone studying abroad, it's nothing even if he settles down in the United States!"

"I'm so envious! Your brother is amazing and your sister-in-law is amazing too! Jiqing will be an international student from now on. Should I start learning English now?"

Zhang Jiqing remained calm.

"What's the rush? My sister-in-law is a translator. When can't I learn English if I want to?"

"That's right, it also saves us the money we would have spent on hiring a foreign teacher!"

Overjoyed by the adulation, Zhang Jiqing became so smug that he even agreed to help his classmates bring back foreign specialties.

After school, Zhang Jiqing didn't rush home, but went straight to Wutong Mansion.

No wonder it's a place only military officers could live in. The shops lining both sides of the street are either movie theaters or high-end clothing stores, and there are even beauty salons and upscale dance halls.

Looking at everything here, Zhang Jiqing's eyes were filled with longing and desire.

At the entrance of Wutong Mansion, Zhao Hanying had just picked up her handbag and was about to leave with Zhang Jisheng when she saw Zhang Jiqing waiting at the door.

Upon seeing Zhao Hanying, Zhang Jiqing waved and greeted her from a distance, his attitude as warm as if he were seeing a close sister.

"Brother, Sister Hanying!"

A hint of annoyance flashed in Zhao Hanying's eyes, and her attitude towards Zhang Jiqing remained indifferent.

"Sister Hanying, it's been so long! You look even more beautiful! Your dress is so pretty, it suits your style perfectly!"

Zhang Jiqing was sweet-talking and knew how to coax Zhao Hanying to some extent, so she asked more questions with more patience.

"What's wrong? Is there something you need from your brother?"

"I've come to find you! Sister Hanying, I'm planning to study abroad, but I need English proficiency scores to do so."

"We happen to have a translator in our family, so I was thinking of coming to you to ask you to help me brush up on my English!"

The smile on Zhao Hanying's lips disappeared.

"Want me to teach you English?"

"Yes, you said you'd come to me if I needed anything. I know you're busy, so I don't dare bother you with anything else."

But is there anyone in the world better at this than you? So I was thinking of coming here every day after class to get English tutoring.

"Sister Hanying, I hope I'm not bothering you?"

Zhao Hanying's smile was stiff and her attitude indifferent. She glanced at Zhang Jisheng and then smiled slightly.

"sure."