Uncle Zhou and Aunt Zhou took Li Fugui home to get the money. The neighbors who were present saw the protagonists leave and gradually dispersed. The courtyard returned to its former tranquility.
Mother Zhou looked at her two children, and she said shamefully, "Yiran, I really didn't know your second aunt would do such a thing. I didn't intend to sell you. Even if I had to eat coarse food, I would not do such a thing." After she finished speaking, she looked at her daughter, hoping that she would believe her words.
"Mom, I know you won't be like my Second Aunt. She was greedy and made all the arrangements on her own." Zhou Yiran walked to her mother's side and took her hand. "Mom, our good days are still to come. Don't let Second Aunt fool you again. That family is not good."
After hearing what her daughter said, Mother Zhou nodded, but the worry on her face remained.
Zhou Yiran was about to say something when Zhou Bingxuan stopped her with a look. He knew his sister was going to tell their mother about the money, but he didn't want her to know now.
This money was their family's lifeline; without it, they would return to their previous passive situation. It wasn't that he didn't trust his mother. It was just that his mother was too soft-hearted and even more easily deceived. Furthermore, she had been used to a life of luxury and had no concept of money.
Once Mom knew we had this much money, she wouldn't know how to spend it. The worst part was, it was very likely Second Aunt had siphoned it away. So Mom couldn't be made aware of the family's wealth. She certainly couldn't be allowed to manage it.
Zhou Yiran immediately understood her brother's idea and agreed. The reason the family was so financially strapped was largely because her mother was a spendthrift.
The brother and sister reached a tacit understanding, and the family of three began to eat.
"Mom, I earned some money working today. I'll let my sister take you to see a doctor tomorrow." Zhou Bingxuan made arrangements.
"You made money. How much money did you make?" Mother Zhou asked with shining eyes.
"It's not much, just enough for your medical treatment." Zhou Bingxuan shuddered when he saw his mother's eyes. Fortunately, he did not give the money to his mother.
"Oh, our family is rich, but we still eat these? Can't we improve our quality of life?" It was indeed something that a mother could say. Zhou Bingxuan and Zhou Yiran were very glad for their decision just now.
"That money is for your medical treatment." Zhou Bingxuan said this in a low but firm voice. He looked at his mother distressed, his heart filled with guilt and self-blame.
Zhou Bingxuan knew his family's current situation was different. His mother's health was declining, and his sister was stuck at home taking care of the family.
Now that we have emergency money, my mother can go to the hospital. My sister is still young and should have her own life instead of being bound by the family.
Zhou Bingxuan had wanted to say these words a long time ago, but he was still a parasite at the time, sucking blood from his sister just like his mother. He had no right to say such words. But now he believed he could bring change to the family and give his sister a chance to fight for her freedom.
"Oh, it's Mom's fault. You've caused me trouble. I'll go see a doctor tomorrow." Mother Zhou could hear her son complaining. Her face turned pale, tears welling up in her eyes. She remembered her past illnesses, the burden she had brought to her family. She felt like a nuisance, a burden.
After the family finished their meal, Zhou Yin cleared the table while Zhou Bingxuan studied diligently. He still remembered Yu Zihan telling him to study hard for the final exam. If Yu Zihan could get first place in the grade, he could do it too with a little effort.
Thinking of this, he became more motivated to study. He knew that only through his own efforts could he make his family better and let his sister live the life she wanted.
After returning home, Yu Zihan devoted herself to studying. She had fallen behind in a lot of lessons some time ago. Although she had already mastered them, her goal was not to be the first in the grade. She had a lot of things she wanted to learn.
If circumstances permit, she would like to shorten her schooling time and devote more time to her career.
The final exams soon concluded. As expected, Yu Zihan remained firmly in first place in her grade. Zhou Bingxuan also achieved his goal of becoming the top student in his second year of high school.
The day before the winter vacation, Zhou Bingxuan went to Class 1 of Grade 1 to find Yu Zihan.
"Yu Zihan, Senior Zhou is looking for you." Zheng Shanshan, a classmate who had just returned from an activity, called out to Yu Zihan loudly in the classroom.
Yu Zihan was stunned when she heard Zheng Shanshan's words. She still didn't understand who the senior Zhou she was talking about was.
At this time, Zhou Bingxuan stretched his head and looked into the classroom.
Yu Zihan just remembered there was such a person. She hurried out. The two of them stood in the corridor and talked.
"When do we set off?" Zhou Bingxuan asked Yu Zihan.
"Let's meet tomorrow night. Let's meet at the train station at five o'clock tomorrow night. I'll be responsible for buying the tickets. My sister may want to come with us." Yu Zihan then remembered that he had a personal follower.
"Okay, see you tomorrow." Zhou Bingxuan looked at the little heads popping out of each classroom and knew that they were misunderstood. He didn't care as long as he didn't want to bring a bad influence to Yu Zihan, so he left in a hurry after speaking, as if he was being chased by a dog.
Of course Yu Zihan saw those little heads, but she didn’t care. She hadn’t done anything unorthodox, and she had nothing to fear from the shadows.
After returning home, she told her family about her plans to go to Pengcheng. No one objected. Over time, not only did Yu Meijuan know that Yu Zihan's idea was right, but even her grandparents knew that their granddaughter was a person with great ambitions and should not be treated as a child. So when they heard the news, they did not express any objection, but only told her to be careful on the way.
Of course Pei Shuyan still played the little tail.
"Mom, what are my grandparents doing these days?" Yu Zihan has been studying these days and has not paid attention to their affairs. Now he can only get news about them from his mother.
"They have renovated the old house and have moved in now. Your uncle has returned to Hong Kong, and your grandma and grandpa plan to settle in the capital." The mother who was speaking had a happy smile on her face.
Seeing her mother so happy, Yu Zihan felt that she no longer had to worry about her mother. She had a lover who loved her and the family she cared about most by her side. She was the happiest woman in the world.
That night, Pei Xiao found his daughter and handed her three sleeper tickets.
"Child, be careful when you go out. If you have any problems, go find your dad's good friend. Always report your safety to your family when you are away. You must know that no matter how capable you are, you are still a child in your father's heart. Mom and Dad are still very concerned about you." As soon as Pei Xiao finished speaking, Yu Zihan's tears burst out.
"Dad, I get it. I will." She knew that her kidnapping had left a psychological trauma on her father.
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