Chapter 311 Lending a helping hand
No matter how down and out a scholar is, he still has his own nobility.
They would not be able to do such a thing even if they were beaten to death.
"Don't worry, sir. We are not short of money. Today, we are not doing this to make money, but to save our lives."
Chen Zhuyi didn't explain it in too much detail.
There is no point in telling outsiders about these things, so just a brief mention of them will suffice.
We have all come from a dark age, and although we have seen the light at the end of the tunnel, we still need to be extra cautious.
What if?
The painter and calligrapher's lips moved, but he no longer maintained his aloofness and arrogance. He started painting honestly, tracing the details very carefully.
After he finished drawing a picture, the seals engraved by Chen Zhuyi also came out. He determined the positions, compared them carefully, and then simply printed a lot of them at once.
Most of the pale yellow rice paper was covered by the red seal. The calligrapher and painter was so angry when he saw Chen Zhuyi was wasting such a gift that his body was shaking, but he couldn't say a word.
"The original will definitely not be like this. We are just trying to deceive people." Chen Zhu explained seriously.
In just two days, they had done a lot of preparation.
Retired comrades all have their own hobbies, such as painting and calligraphy, which is understandable. However, they don’t collect much, and most of them rely on old photos.
In the yellowed black and white photos, many things can’t be seen clearly, but for these old people, it is a spiritual pursuit.
Nowadays, the control has been relaxed, and I won’t really convict anyone unless I am absolutely sure.
"Thank you for your help. Once our family affairs are resolved, I will prepare a generous gift and come to your house to express my gratitude." Chen Zhu smiled gently with curved eyebrows.
The calligrapher and painter waved his hand, not caring about the matter at all. With a faint smile on his lips, he left quickly.
What they do cannot be too blatant, otherwise they may be discovered.
Mrs. Cai had suffered a lot outside these days. She knocked on the door several times and wanted to come in, but found that the doors of the Huo family mansion were all locked and it seemed that no one lived there.
Is it true that Zhaodi, such a money-losing girl, deserves such careful care?
Cui Shanshan will go out to buy things these days. She is more flexible and can jump down in no time using the help of a nearby tree.
The time was chosen well, and no one saw her. Also, because it was the New Year, there were not many things stockpiled at home.
The Huo family was now completely isolated from the outside world.
After making sure that there was nothing else in the house, Chen Zhuyi felt relieved. Thinking of the people in the hospital, she quickly rushed over.
Zhaodi has woken up, but she doesn't want to be a bitch. She has been covering her head with the quilt these days and eating like a thief, only taking a few bites secretly in the middle of the night.
She looked so pitiful that everyone felt sorry for her.
Jinhua was no longer as gloating as she was at the beginning. She put herself in her shoes and thought that if her grandmother dared to strip her clothes and beat her in front of outsiders, she would hit her head against the wall and die.
Zhaodi was beaten too many times since she was a child, and became a poor girl who didn't even dare to resist.
"This child hasn't been in good condition these past few days. He hasn't eaten much, and it looks like he's not eating much."
Mrs. Wen finally saw Chen Zhuyi and breathed a sigh of relief. She quickly explained the situation clearly.
There are some things that outsiders cannot help her get over by worrying about them. She still has to fight for herself so as not to die completely in these bad emotions.
"I see. These are the coats I prepared for you. It's more convenient to wear your own clothes when you go out."
This time, Chen Zhuyi brought all the things to them, including some money.
Even if you hire a caregiver, the fee will be charged by the day, not to mention asking someone to take care of Zhaodi wholeheartedly here.
Mrs. Wen didn't bother to be polite. She took the money and took her granddaughter out. She also bought Zhaodi some milk powder and other supplements. Jinhua looked at them with envy: "Grandma, when did you become so generous?"
"It's not nice to be so hesitant. We don't really want this money, so it's best spent on patients."
Although Mrs. Wen had calculating intentions, she knew what was right and wrong when it came to major issues.
Jinhua nodded, not quite understanding. After all, it was other people's money to spend, and as soon as they parted, they thought about going home.
"It's just you and me in the room. Is there anything you want to say to me?" Chen Zhuyi's voice was gentle, as if it could help calm people's restlessness.
Zhaodi was still buried in the quilt, unwilling to move, giving up on herself.
She is just a scumbag who makes up the numbers in this world. She has no control over her own life and death, and even needs to rely on others to survive.
But Chen Zhuyi is different. She seems to be a favored girl of heaven, surrounded by so many people who like her. How enviable.
"What's wrong?" Chen Zhuyi stroked her head and felt the resentment from the little girl. She was even more worried.
"I will find a way to save you and stop Mrs. Cai from influencing you, but ultimately, it's up to you to decide how you want to live."
"You can go to school, work on your own, and break free from this big family of blood-suckers. If you can't escape it in China, go abroad. You can always get away."
Her plain words slowly unfolded a perfect picture in front of Zhaodi.
She will be at school, enjoying her own perfect campus life, and no one at home will be a burden to her.
She walked farther and farther, until no one in the village could find her.
"Can I...really do it?" Zhaodi thought about her own difficulties in life and smiled bitterly.
Even if she is willing to work part-time while studying, she may not be able to pass the exam.
Also, foreign languages are a big problem.
"I can teach you. Just learn slowly and you will be able to learn everything well." Chen Zhu said this with a smile.
"Go to university first, major in foreign languages, and minor in another major. When you've learned enough, I'll help you improve your spoken English. Maybe you won't need me, because you'll be almost there by the time you graduate..."
Chen Zhuyi's voice was exceptionally gentle, and Zhaodi's tears welled up in her eyes, wetting even the bed sheets.
"You don't need to lend a helping hand to a stranger. You will be better off." Zhaodi finally couldn't help but say the self-deprecating words.
"This world is made up of many ordinary people. I'm just a little luckier."
"You have to go out on your own to see the world clearly and find your own meaning, right?"
Chen Zhu pulled Zhaodi out from under the quilt. Looking at her red eyes, she just curled her lips and smiled softly, appearing even more gentle.
"I will pay you back, tenfold or a hundredfold." Zhaodi's mind moved, and she left these words solemnly as if she had made a promise.
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