The day Lu Siqiao received Lu Sidi, her eyes narrowed slightly as she fell into deep thought.

At this time, Lu Sidi was thin and pale, with sunken eyes. Although she was only sixteen years old, her eyes revealed a sense of vicissitude and despair.

She was wearing Huang Ling's old clothes, a fitness outfit that wasn't popular back then, and looked around curiously, completely immersed in the joy of arriving in the big city for the first time.

"Let's go, I'll take you to eat first, then we'll tidy you up properly before I take you home," Lu Siqiao said with a bitter expression.

A child without a mother is like a blade of grass.

At this moment, Lu Sidi seemed to be seeing her past self again.

Huang Ling is greedy and selfish, only caring about her own enjoyment.

Lu Mingyuan has a new family and has completely forgotten about the daughter he had back in his hometown.

Lu Siqiao took Lu Sirou to a Western restaurant, ordered her a steak, and carefully served her salad. He was planning to explain the uses of various knives and forks to her, but Lu Sirou showed a proud expression: "I've looked it up, I know how to make it."

As he spoke, he awkwardly picked up his knife and fork and began to chew with relish.

Looking out at the bustling streets, she couldn't help but exclaim, "I'm determined to make something of myself in this city, I swear!"

Lu Siqiao frowned and reminded her, "Second sister, you are still young. Right now, your studies should be your priority."

"Anyway, don't try to persuade me anymore. I want to go to a vocational school like my older sister. I can graduate in three years and start earning money," Lu Sidi said confidently.

Lu Siqiao shook her head.

Come to think of it, she hasn't asked Huang Ling about her eldest sister Lu Sirou's situation recently.

I only heard Fang Lixuan mention it occasionally. After graduating from vocational school, Lu Sirou got a job as a receptionist at a company. She earned more than 500 yuan a month and lived a pretty comfortable life.

Since Lu Sirou is doing well, why doesn't she help her younger sister out?

Thinking about the situation of the second branch of the Lu family, they all live their own lives and are extremely selfish.

"I'll call your mom and then I'll send you over." She took out her phone to make the call.

Lu Sidi stopped her, glanced at her phone enviously, and asked, "This is a phone? It must be expensive, right?" Seeing Lu Siqiao looking at her, she added, "Don't tell my mom, she'll kill me. Don't tell my dad either, he won't listen to me anyway. I need to find my older sister."

"Do you know my older sister's phone number?" Lu Siqiao asked.

Lu Sidi nodded.

Lu Siqiao handed her the phone and taught her how to use it.

Lu Sidi touched it lovingly before dialing Lu Sirou's number.

"Big sister, I've arrived in the capital. Can I stay at your house?"

"What? It's inconvenient? Go find Mom! No, she'll kill me!"

"Jova sent someone to bring me here. I can't go back, and I'd rather die than go back!"

"..."

To avoid suspicion, Lu Siqiao went to pay the bill, but when she returned, Lu Sidi had already hung up the phone.

“My older sister said I can stay at her house for a few days first, but I still need to stay with my mom. It’s not convenient for her.” Lu Sidi’s eyes were moist, clearly indicating that they had just had an argument.

Lu Siqiao looked at her: "Did you call your second aunt?"

"No, my older sister said she'll talk to my mom later." Lu Sidi looked like she had suffered a huge defeat, her head hanging low. As if she had thought of something, she looked at her pleadingly, "Qiaowa, if my mom insists on sending me away, can you plead with them not to send me away?"

"What right do I have to plead for you?" Lu Siqiao smiled faintly. "Let's get in the car first, and we'll talk about it when we get to my sister's house."

Twenty minutes later, Lu Siqiao arrived at the entrance of an apartment building.

The apartment building is frequented by impeccably dressed young women, who leave behind a fragrant scent as they pass by.

Lu Siqiao couldn't help but sneeze.

On the other hand, Lu Sidi looked at them with longing.

Lu Siqiao frowned, as if she had thought of something.

As far as she knew, the rent for this apartment was over two hundred yuan a month. How could Lu Sirou afford to live there with her salary of only five hundred yuan?

As Lu Siqiao stepped into the apartment and saw the men's slippers on the shoe rack, she seemed to understand something.

"Brother Si, you came all the way to the capital without even telling your family. You've really been too presumptuous!"

Lu Sirou was scolding Lu Sidi, speaking without any mercy.

She had her hair permed into big waves, wore foundation and blush, and applied red lipstick, making her originally delicate features look exceptionally mature and glamorous.

She doesn't look like a twenty-year-old girl at all.

Lu Sidi said aggrievedly, "Big sister, I'm all alone at Third Aunt's house, and everyone says you don't want me anymore. If you kick me out, I'll... I'll just kill myself here!" As she spoke, she impulsively tried to bang her head against the wall.

Lu Sirou was startled and quickly grabbed her, then slapped her again, yelling, "I was just saying that! You've got guts, you won't even let me say it!"

Lu Sidi began to cry softly.

Seeing Lu Siqiao standing aside watching the commotion, Lu Sirou vented all her anger on her, scolding, "Qiaowa, I thought you were someone with your own opinions, but I didn't expect you to follow the second brother's nonsense. She didn't even say a word before she came, just brought her here without a sound. Did you even think about how we felt!"

Lu Siqiao calmly walked to the fabric sofa next to her and sat down.

"You, Huang Ling, and Lu Mingyuan's families can't afford to raise a child?" She glanced at Lu Sirou and said sarcastically, "If each of you contributes a hundred yuan a month, it would be enough for her food expenses."

Lu Sirou sneered, "Easy for you to say. Do you think everyone is like you, a rich young lady who doesn't have to worry about food or drink and has luxury cars picking her up when she goes out? If you're so great, why don't you sponsor your second sister?"

Lu Siqiao smiled faintly: "If you're all struggling to make ends meet, then I'll help you. Living in such a nice house, you must cost at least a hundred or two a month, right? You wouldn't refuse to help your own sister, would you? It would be a laughingstock."

These words were a slap in the face to Lu Sirou, and when she looked at Lu Sidi, her expression instantly turned ugly.

He lives in a house that costs 200 yuan, but can't afford to give his younger sister 100 yuan for living expenses.

"Sister, as long as you take me in, I'll eat very little. I like it here..." Lu Sidi pleaded. "I can help you clean the house, cook, I can do anything."

Lu Sirou said irritably, "That's not the problem at all!"

"What's the problem?" Lu Siqiao sneered. "Are you sharing an apartment with someone else?"

Lu Sirou's face darkened as she was caught off guard. She stood up and said, "That's none of your business. Anyway, you stay here for now, and I'll discuss it with Mom tonight before sending you to Dad's place."

"I'm not going!" Lu Sidi said in a panic. "Ever since Dad got married, he's ignored me. My stepmother also finds fault with me in every way, and Grandma is even worse. She treats me like a servant, beating and scolding me all the time..."

"Big sister, please don't send me away, I want to stay here with you!"

Lu Sidi hugged Lu Sirou's leg and cried her heart out.

Just then, speak of the devil and he appears.

Lu Mingyuan has arrived.