Chapter 482 A Girl Like Sunshine

The girl excitedly told Wan Qiqi about her mother.

The girl's name was Luo Kui. Her mother was an embroiderer in the town, who embroidered clothes for many wealthy families. She would receive a reward for her good embroidery.

Therefore, the Luo Kui family was not very poor; at least they could cover their household expenses and buy her books.

Speaking of books, Luo Kui seemed a little disappointed again, saying, "That book was personally copied by Headmaster Tao, and it's just gone like that, it's such a pity!"

She pursed her lips and lowered her head.

A glint flashed in Wan Qiqi's eyes as she asked curiously, "How do you know it was Headmaster Tao who copied it personally?"

“Because I’ve seen Headmaster Tao go to that bookstore, and I’ve also seen Headmaster Tao’s handwriting. Although it’s different from the handwriting in the book, I can feel that it is Headmaster Tao’s handwriting!” Luo Kui said firmly.

Her eyes lit up when she spoke of Tao Ran.

Wan Qiqi tentatively asked, "Have you heard about what happened at Hefeng Academy a few days ago?"

"Of course I heard!" Luo Kui said, sounding very excited. "If I were that girl from that day, I would never have let Headmaster Tao get hurt. How come such a good opportunity didn't fall into my lap?"

She lowered her head again as she spoke, saying, "So what if she's a girl? Girls can read and write too! My mother was chosen by wealthy families because she could read. She was not only an embroiderer, but she also taught many apprentices!"

Wan Qiqi noticed that when Luo Kui talked about her mother, her eyes were full of light, but she never heard her mention her father.

Perhaps, this is a girl without a father, which is why she is so devoted to her mother.

She could clearly sense that the girl had been well-educated by her mother.

Wan Qiqi's almost extinguished thoughts suddenly rekindled, showing signs of igniting.

She tentatively asked, "If there were a girls' school, would you want to attend?"

“Of course!” Luo Kui stood up excitedly and said, “Everyone says that women are not as good as men, but I don’t believe that. I only have my mother, and she raised me very well.”

She turned to look at Wan Qiqi and said, "Who says that reading and writing are only for men? Not every man can pass the imperial examinations just by studying! We women can read so that we won't be looked down upon by men and can find a good livelihood..."

Luo Kui became more and more excited as she spoke, circling around Wan Qiqi and talking incessantly, seemingly unable to stop.

Wan Qiqi saw a light in her, a different kind of light.

She didn't know why Luo Kui's mother raised her alone, but her mother proved one thing to Wan Qiqi.

Even in ancient times, without the help of men, women could live well, raise their children, and help them succeed.

The appearance of Luo Kui seemed to fill the void in Wan Qiqi's heart, letting her know that her previous choices were not wrong, but perhaps she just used the wrong method.

In the darkness, there are many rebels; she is not alone!

Time flies by very quickly.

As darkness fell, a bright moon quietly rose from the horizon.

"Oh no, oh no! It's already dark and I haven't gotten home yet. My mother is going to worry about me!" Luo Kui hurriedly got up from the ground and put her still wet shoes on her feet.

"Big sister, I have to go back now. I'll look for you again next time I have the chance."

Luo Kui really liked this older sister; she felt that she was very similar to her mother, yet different.

Wan Qiqi got up, opened the food box she had picked up, wrapped the undamaged pastries inside in a clean cloth, and handed it over, saying, "Take it back and eat it."

"No! My mother said we can't accept favors from others so easily, we can't repay them!" Luo Kui quickly took a step back.

“I don’t take favors from people casually. Your words have made me understand many things. This is a gift to you. Thank you for what you said to me today.”

Before the other person could react, Wan Qiqi placed the pastry in Luo Kui's hand.

Luo Kui paused, a hint of confusion in her eyes, as if to say: I didn't say anything! How did I end up giving you advice?

But after smelling the aroma of the pastries, she accepted them nonetheless.

"My name is Wan Qiqi. If you need anything in the future, you can come to Xinglong Restaurant to find me." Wan Qiqi's eyebrows curved, and her eyes seemed to hold stars, sparkling with light.

Luo Kui blinked blankly, then asked curiously, "Big sister, are you Manager Wan of Xinglong Restaurant?"

Wan Qiqi was somewhat surprised and nodded.

"I actually saw Manager Wan in person!" Luo Kui circled around Wan Qiqi, her eyes filled with curiosity, as if she had seen a treasure.

Just as Wan Qiqi was about to answer, she heard a woman's shout in the distance.

"Maloka, Malaka..."

Upon hearing the sound, Luo Kui immediately waved to the figure in the distance, not caring whether the other person could see her or not, and replied, "Mother, I'm here!"

She clutched the pastries in her hands tightly and said eagerly, "Manager Wan, I have to go back now! I'll come back to see you again when I have the chance. I want to hear your story of outsmarting the bandits!"

As Luo Kui spoke, she ran toward the sound of someone calling her, as if afraid that the other person would be getting impatient.

Wan Qiqi watched the mother and daughter leave, a smile involuntarily appearing on her lips, yet tinged with a hint of helplessness.

Does this mean I've become famous?

But looking back on those past events, she felt there was nothing to talk about, because they were all pretty failures!

Wan Qiqi didn't go back immediately. She sat by the lake and watched the moon rise from the lake, making the lake surface bright.

The wind rustled through the willows.

Wan Qiqi was immersed in the tranquility of the moonlight, as if only this could bring her peace.

"Sister-in-law... Sister-in-law..."

After a long while, a male voice came from behind Wan Qiqi, and footsteps stopped about a meter behind her.

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