Zhang Tingting's limbs felt weak, and she managed to stand up with great difficulty by holding onto the wall. She stumbled and moved to the telephone.
She picked up the phone and, her fingers trembling, dialed a familiar number.
That was her grandfather's, Commander Zhang's, phone number.
The phone rang several times before being answered. The nanny, Aunt Li, spoke through the receiver: "Hello, who is this?"
"Aunt Li, it's me, Tingting."
Zhang Tingting's voice was hoarse and choked with sobs.
"Tingting?"
Aunt Li asked a question back, and then there was a "click" sound from the other end of the phone, and the call was immediately disconnected!
Zhang Tingting was stunned, holding the microphone, and didn't react for a long time.
How did it break?
No signal?
She immediately called again.
But no matter how many times she called, no one answered.
Zhang Tingting became anxious.
Could it be that Grandpa knows something happened at home and doesn't want to answer her calls?
However, she immediately denied the idea.
impossible!
Grandpa loved her the most; from childhood to adulthood, he never had the heart to say a harsh word to her.
Even if she caused trouble, although Grandpa said he wouldn't interfere, he still helped her sort things out in the end, didn't he?
Last time she got into trouble, her grandfather refused to answer her mother's calls. It was only after she called him and begged him to help that he finally intervened.
At such a crucial time, how could Grandpa possibly ignore her!
It must be that wretched woman, Aunt Li, who's causing trouble. She won't tell Grandpa that she made the phone call!
Zhang Tingting gritted her teeth.
She also had to make the call, making sure Aunt Li didn't recognize her voice. As soon as Grandpa answered the phone, she had to tell him what Aunt Li had done and make him fire that damned woman!
Zhang Tingting bit her lip tightly and sat for a while before nervously dialing the number again.
As soon as the call was answered, she immediately groaned, "Hello!"
It wasn't Aunt Li's gentle voice on the other end, but an old man's voice: "Who is it?"
It was her grandfather, Commander Zhang's voice!
Her grandfather answered the phone himself.
Zhang Tingting was almost moved to tears, and cried out joyfully, "Grandpa, it's me, Tingting! I've finally found you..."
Before the words were finished, there was another "click," followed by the long tone of the phone being hung up.
Zhang Tingting was stunned, dumbfounded as she listened to the monotonous "beep beep" sound.
Grandpa actually hung up on her!
He hung it up himself!
Absolutely not!
Zhang Tingting refused to believe it and immediately dialed again.
Unfortunately, no one answered after several attempts.
Zhang Tingting completely broke down. Her hand slipped, and the microphone fell to the ground with a "thud." She then slumped to the ground, hugging her knees and wailing.
"Grandpa, don't you want me anymore? Don't you care about my mom?"
"Grandpa, save me!"
"What am I going to do all by myself? I'm so scared!"
Without Commander Zhang as her protector, Zhang Tingting felt both desperate and afraid, and could only stay alone in her rented room, trembling with fear.
After Xu Hongmei was taken away, there was no further news. Zhang Tingting wanted to go back to Beijing to inquire about the situation, but she didn't have the courage.
I just hope she can come back soon so I can tell her, "Tingting, it's okay now, Mom will take you abroad."
Unfortunately, that day never came, and the money her mother left behind dwindled until only a few hundred yuan remained.
There was no way around it; Zhang Tingting had lived a life of luxury since childhood, and was used to spending money lavishly. Even though the situation was not optimistic now, she couldn't change her habit of spending money like water.
Counting the few remaining banknotes in her hand, Zhang Tingting felt a pang of panic.
If things continue like this, I won't even be able to afford food for long.
She was so sad that she started crying again.
How did things come to this point of utter despair?
With no other option, she reluctantly returned to her school dormitory, hoping to find some of her remaining money there.
She remembers that when school started, she deposited a few hundred yuan into her school meal card, hoping it would last her a few more days.
When she sneaked back to her dormitory and opened the door, she saw Ye Linchen standing in front of the desk, putting several books into his bag, seemingly preparing to go out.
Hearing the noise, Ye Linchen turned around and saw that it was her. He merely raised an eyebrow, his face expressionless, looking completely calm.
Zhang Tingting glared at her hatefully.
Ye Linchen was dressed simply and refreshingly today.
She wore a beige knit sweater on top, dark blue jeans on the bottom, and white canvas shoes on her feet, looking youthful and energetic.
She looks like a pure white flower, harmless and beautiful.
But Zhang Tingting knew that it was all an illusion!
Ye Linchen is not an innocent girl at all, but a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, ruthless, cunning and treacherous!
If you're not careful, she'll jump out and bite you!
It was her who nearly caused their family to be destroyed!
Zhang Tingting's anger swelled rapidly, like a balloon blown to its limit, about to burst.
She was never one to swallow her anger, and now she was blinded by hatred. She jumped in two steps in front of Ye Linchen and shouted angrily.
"Ye Linchen, have you been waiting to see me make a fool of myself? Are you very proud of my family's current predicament?"
Ye Linchen smiled faintly, his contemptuous gaze sweeping over her from head to toe.
Zhang Tingting looked very disheveled.
I don't know how many days it's been since I washed my hair. It's greasy and matted together, my face is dirty, and I have dark circles under my eyes. I've lost all my former charm.
At this moment, anger contorted her face, making her look like a madwoman.
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