Lin Zhenzhen jumped off the bus and ran towards her home.

She put down her schoolbag, took out her keys, and turned the lock on the door, all in one smooth motion.

"dad!"

Lin Ye lifted his head from the pile of drawings and looked at his younger sister: "What's wrong?"

"Brother, hasn't Dad come back yet?"

"My uncle came back for a while, but went out again half an hour ago."

Lin Zhenzhen hurriedly entered the bedroom, rummaged through the drawers and cabinets, found what she wanted, and immediately turned and walked towards the door.

Lin Ye poked his head out: "Xiao Zhen, it's so late, where are you going?"

"I have something to do, so I won't be home for dinner. Please tell Dad when he gets back, thanks!"

Lin Zhenzhen boarded the bus to the hospital.

She had just asked Li Huiran to inquire where Gong Yao's maternal grandmother was hospitalized, and she had already received a reply.

"The Second Municipal Hospital is not far from our school. My aunt visited her on behalf of the neighborhood committee. I think it was the oncology department."

"Okay, I understand, thank you."

Lin Zhenzhen clutched a thin bank card in her hand, which contained all her savings.

She knew that Gong Yao would not accept her help, so she decided to act first and ask for his permission later, directly paying part of her grandmother's medical expenses in advance, forcing him to return to school.

From a very young age, Lin Simiao would give his annual New Year's money to Lin Zhenzhen for safekeeping.

Including the prize money I won from participating in various activities, there is about 100,000 yuan in this bank card, which should be enough to last for a while.

Even though the system didn't transmit any character cards or original plot points to Lin Zhenzhen, these information points inexplicably appeared in her mind.

This feeling is as if it has been rooted in their bodies for a long time.

Lin Zhenzhen shook her head, forcing herself to put these strange thoughts out of her mind.

Following the hospital signs, she went uphill and, after turning a corner in the corridor, Lin Zhenzhen heard a familiar voice.

"Do you have to be so stubborn? If Grandma knew that you had to drop out of school at such a young age because of her illness, what would she think?"

Lin Zhenzhen stopped and looked at the two people not far away.

Lin Lin Simiao noticed her arrival out of the corner of her eye and turned around in surprise: "Xiao Zhen, how come you are...?"

His gaze fell on the corner of the bank card peeking out of Lin Zhenzhen's hand, and he stopped talking abruptly.

Lin Zhenzhen glanced at Gong Yao beside her, slowly walked forward, and said in a deep voice, "Dad, let me talk to him."

Lin Simiao looked at her, and after a long while, sighed heavily.

"Alright, I'll go see his grandmother."

Gong Yao immediately became anxious: "Teacher Lin!"

Lin Simiao said with a stern face, "Why are you calling my name? Are you feeling guilty now?"

"My grandmother just had surgery and can't be exposed to any stress..."

Do you think I would be so tactless?

Lin Simiao's expression was extremely serious: "Gong Yao, don't always think you're smarter than others. I'm an adult, and I know much more than you do."

Gong Yao retorted softly, "I'll be an adult soon."

"Even though you're an adult, you're still a child in my eyes!"

Seeing that Lin Simiao was about to lose control of his emotions again, Lin Zhenzhen quickly grabbed his shoulder and comforted him, "Dad, you go in first. Trust me, I will handle it."

It was quite a struggle to coax Lin Simiao away.

Lin Zhenzhen turned around and looked at Gong Yao, whose expression was somewhat indifferent.

His head was lowered, staring straight at the bank card she was holding, a self-deprecating smile on his face.

"How can your family be so kind? Even if this money goes down the drain, you still want me to continue my studies?"

"Gong Yao, it's not just us, many people are willing to help you."

"Is that so?" Gong Yao's eyelashes trembled slightly, his eyes flashing between light and dark.

"Reading is not just about making money; education is about broadening our horizons and helping us distinguish right from wrong."

Gong Yao nodded, a faint smile on his face: "Yes, you're right."

Lin Zhenzhen was infuriated by his nonchalant attitude: "People don't live just to make money."

"Gong Yao, are you really willing to give up your dream like this?"

"Do you really think you can hang out with those rich kids for the rest of your life?"

"Or are you willing to live your life in a daze, accomplishing nothing, and ultimately becoming a piece of trash who contributes nothing to society?"

Gong Yao raised his eyelids, his eyes bloodshot, staring at her like a trapped beast.

After a long silence, he slowly spoke: "Class monitor, are you this enthusiastic towards everyone?"

"Yes, I will do everything I can to help others."

Gong Yao's eyes dimmed for a moment, then he chuckled softly and whispered, "I'm not worth it."

Whether it's worth it or not is up to me to decide. If I say it's worth it, then it's worth it.

Gong Yao opened his mouth, about to speak, when his eyes suddenly fixed on her back, a look of panic flashing across his face.

At the same time, a young man's voice slowly rang out.

"Gong Yao, didn't you say it would only take ten minutes? Why isn't it over yet? I'm getting impatient."