The conversation between Liu Ruonan and Chen Jianmin further reassured Zhuang Sheng that he was lucky to have such a kind and filial daughter-in-law.
During the meal, Gao Shanshan came back.
There have been so many people at home lately that it's been a mess. I can't really concentrate on my homework, and with final exams coming up soon, my schedule is pretty tight.
But Gao Shanshan was very sensible and never complained about this matter. Instead, she was happy for Liu Ruonan. Seeing more and more people coming, she was even happier than anyone else.
Recently, she has been going to her grandfather's house to do her homework. Living with her grandparents can be a bit lonely, so Gao Shanshan can chat with them after finishing her homework, which makes them very happy.
"Sister Nannan, you're back." When Gao Shanshan saw Liu Ruonan, she didn't even have time to put down her schoolbag. She ran to Liu Ruonan excitedly and took her arm. Her cheerful look made people very happy to see her.
"Shanshan, have you finished your homework?" Liu Ruonan put down her bowl and chopsticks and looked at Gao Shanshan with a look of pity.
"Yes!" Gao Shanshan nodded heavily: "It's all finished."
"Wait a moment." Liu Ruonan patted Gao Shanshan's hand and went into the house. When she came back just now, in addition to the cloth bag on her shoulder, there was also a black bag. Zhuang Sheng didn't ask what was inside. As long as it was something she wanted to buy, Zhuang Sheng would never object.
Liu Ruonan opened the black plastic bag, revealing a schoolbag and a pair of white sneakers in a white plastic bag. She smiled at Zhuang Sheng and said, "This is a gift for Shanshan. I forgot about it."
Zhuang Sheng smiled, nodded, and responded, "Go give it to her! She will definitely be very happy."
Liu Ruonan was only an eighteen-year-old girl. Thinking of Gao Shanshan's happy expression when she saw the gift, she immediately became cheerful and skipped out of the room.
He placed the two things directly in front of Gao Shanshan and said with a smile, "A gift for you!"
Gao Shanshan's eyes widened as she looked at the two things on the table in disbelief.
It can be said that these two items are what she has always dreamed of.
Many of the better-off children at school had schoolbags. However, those less well-off could only carry the cloth bags their parents had sewn for them. Furthermore, her sneakers had been patched up so many times, and Chen Jianmin had never been willing to buy her a new pair. Fortunately, Gao Shanshan was sensible and never pushed her.
"Sister Nannan, is this really for me?" Gao Shanshan looked at Liu Ruonan in disbelief, as if she didn't dare to touch these two things before getting Liu Ruonan's reply.
Liu Ruonan took the sneakers out of the bag, untied the laces, bent down and put them on Gao Shanshan personally.
Gao Shanshan finally reacted and quickly grabbed Liu Ruonan's hand, saying excitedly, "Sister, I can do it myself."
After Gao Shanshan put them on, they were a little big. Liu Ruonan had secretly tried on Gao Shanshan's shoes before and bought her this pair based on her own feelings, but unfortunately, they were still a little big.
"It's too big!" Liu Ruonan raised her head and looked at Gao Shanshan with regret: "It's okay, I'll go get you a new pair tomorrow. Come and put on the schoolbag and take a look."
As Liu Ruonan said this, she gave the schoolbag to Gao Shanshan.
Looking at her outfit, Gao Shanshan was so happy that she forgot her name and jumped around in the yard.
Chen Jianmin's eyes were moist as he watched from the side. Ever since Liu Ruonan came to their house, it was like they had another child.
"Sister, it doesn't matter if it's too big, I can wear it for two more years." Gao Shanshan danced with joy and said, "I love it so much! I really love it! Sister, thank you! I'm the first one in our school to have a backpack and sneakers like this!"
Even if the people in the village are well-off, their schoolbags are at best bought in the town, and the styles and quality cannot be compared with those in the city.
Liu Ruonan felt very distressed. Gao Shanshan was really sensible. The shoes were too big, and she wanted to wear them for two more years so that she could save money for her mother.
Chen Jianmin also feels that the poor family conditions over the years have really made the children suffer. He feels that he owes his children too much.
But now is not the time to be pretentious. She smiled at Liu Ruonan and said, "Look at you, kid, why are you spending money recklessly again? These things are so expensive, how much will it cost!"
"Auntie, money is earned by people. You earn money only if you spend it! Isn't it? Seeing Shanshan so happy, I am happy too."
Liu Ruonan said, waving to Gao Shanshan, motioning her to sit down: "Shanshan, come. Take off your shoes. I will change you to a smaller size tomorrow."
"No need, Nannan, just make a pair of insoles. They'll be big enough to last two more years." Chen Jianmin was also used to being frugal. Since Liu Ruonan had already bought them, it would be inappropriate to ask her to return them. That would be too rude.
"I heard you shouting from far away. What are you so happy about?" Gao Shu came back from outside and asked Gao Shanshan. The next moment he saw the schoolbag on Gao Shanshan's shoulder: "Hey! Did you buy a new schoolbag?"
Gao Shanshan lifted her little feet and shook them proudly: "And new sneakers, all bought for me by Sister Nannan!"
Gao Shu looked at Liu Ruonan in disbelief and scolded her, "This kid, how much money will this cost! Zhuang Sheng needs money for treatment. Don't spend it so recklessly in the future."
"It's okay, uncle!"
Liu Ruonan has been thinking about one thing in her mind.
Gao Shanshan is an excellent student in her class, always ranking first every year. She is also always in the top three in her grade.
The exam is in a month, and then the summer vacation will last another two months.
Liu Ruonan thought that by the time Gao Shanshan started junior high school, Zhuang Sheng's illness should have almost recovered. She wondered if she could use some connections to get Gao Shanshan into junior high school in the city.
Gao Shanshan is a good child with excellent grades. Liu Ruonan wants to create more favorable conditions for her to the best of her ability.
However, this idea was only a preliminary plan. She knew that it would not be easy to implement.
The next day, no one came to treat the disease.
After everyone had discussed it, they split into two groups, some went to the town and some went to the city.
Although it was true that Liu Ruonan could cure illnesses, it was not easy for anyone to earn money, so it was not something that could be spent without any reason. Since there was a doubt, it was necessary to verify it.
In fact, this matter was not just because of this reason, but also because Chen Guihua had been talking behind her back. At the beginning, everyone was just skeptical and didn't want to pay attention to Chen Guihua, but now, they really want to verify it.
Chen Guihua leaned against a big tree and looked at Chen Jianmin's house, which was once crowded with people and suddenly became so deserted. She felt relieved.
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