Chapter 1067 The Returnee's Notes 141
The old lady looked at the copper coins Xie Ning had placed on the table and sighed, "Perhaps during this long period of suppression, he figured out a way to make those ghosts disappear and also to prevent himself from becoming a malevolent ghost that harms people."
However, he didn't want Xi'er to simply disappear.
If Xi'er didn't come out, she would also disappear with Lan Yan, so Lan Yan kept waiting until he met Xie Ning.
The old lady took out a red rope and swung it, and Xi'er was pulled in front of her. "This soul is seriously damaged."
Just like any object, it will wear out over time. Xi'er has been in that cycle for so long, and her soul hasn't dissipated yet, which is already quite good.
"Let's stay here for now."
Xi'er looked at Xie Ning with pleading eyes. She didn't want to stay here. This old lady was just like the troupe leader's wife, very fierce.
Although she still liked the troupe leader's wife very much, after all, she was the kind of person who would scold someone and then turn around and give them a piece of candy.
Xie Ning smiled slightly. "Okay."
Xi'er felt as if the sky had fallen. She wanted to stay by Xie Ning's side because Xie Ning would take her to read books together. She loved reading, just like that older sister.
However, she had never read many books; she mostly read play scripts.
She told Xie Ning this, and then Xie Ning asked her to tell some stories from the plays, saying that they also contained life lessons and were no less valuable than other books.
Xie Ning came back this time not only to pack his things, but also to receive his bonuses and take photos. The bonuses he received ranged from those in the town to those in the province, and of course, there were also bonuses from the school.
The principal, beaming with pride, took Xie Ning to have his picture taken. This photo was going to be displayed in his office; their small junior high school had produced a top scholar!
Xie Ning's personal photo and some information will be posted on the honor wall.
Xie Ning silently looked at the introduction of her above, which directly portrayed her as a child who came from a poor family, depended on her grandmother for survival, and then worked hard and studied diligently.
"Was this written by Teacher Luo?"
The principal nodded, then said to Xie Ning, "I know your family isn't well-off. If you have any difficulties, just tell me, and the school will help you!"
He still hopes that the connection between the school and Xie Ning will be stronger.
Xie Ning remembered the old lady's bank card balance and fell silent.
Oh well, it won't have much of an impact anyway.
Before leaving, Xie Ning had a meal with Xiao Liu and Qiu Tong'an on the street. They were "little friends" and also friends, and they needed a proper farewell, since they would see each other less and less in the future.
Qiu Tong'an hugged Xie Ning and cried loudly. She never expected that her academically gifted deskmate would skip grades and go straight to university!
Her heart was deeply hurt!
Xiao Liu opened her schoolbag and took out a bag. "I don't have anything else to give you. This is a beaded curtain I made. It will look nice hanging on the door."
The curtain was made of folded stars, origami cranes, and some colorful beads, which shows that a lot of care was put into it.
Xie Ning had given her a gift, but she didn't know when Xie Ning's birthday was. However, when it comes to giving gifts, there's no need to consider the occasion or time, so she gave it whenever she felt like it.
"It looks great."
Qiu Tong'an nodded in agreement, "Xiao Liu, you have such skillful hands!"
Xiao Liu was embarrassed, her ears turning red, and then a white box appeared in front of her. "What's this?"
"A tape recorder." Xie Ning smiled and handed another one to Qiu Tong'an. "I bought this in the county town. You can use this to listen to English tapes so you don't have to wait for the teacher to play them."
"Ahhh—Ah Ning, you're so kind!" Qiu Tong'an was still as lively as ever. Although her family could afford it, gifts from others were definitely different.
Xiao Liu held the tape recorder with great appreciation, saying, "Thank you, Aning. I really like this gift."
This is something she has always wanted, but it's impossible for her family to pay for it...
"I have some good news to tell you all." Xiao Liu straightened her back. "My mom has gone to work!"
"Really?! Then your mom will definitely buy you nice clothes when she comes back from work!" Qiu Tong'an was still studying the tape recorder, not even thinking about drinking the sweet soup.
Xie Ning met Xiao Liuli's gaze and was happy for them. "The outside world is vast. Go out and explore more. The more you see, the freer your heart will become."
Xiao Liu wanted to cry when she heard this. Her parents had argued again. She borrowed her uncle's phone to call her older brother and sister, but they told her not to pay any attention to it.
They say couples who quarrel in bed make up before they get out of bed. They've been arguing for so many years, just ignore it. Besides, they can't control it anyway.
He also complained that Mom must have argued with Dad over something trivial again, saying that Mom is always like this.
But that's not how it is... Why is it that every time Dad and Mom argue, or even when Dad hits Mom, in other people's eyes, or even in their own children's eyes, it's always Mom's fault?
Xiao Liu doesn't understand, and doesn't want to understand.
All she knew was that her mother and aunt had gone out to work, and that it might be hard work, but her mother's heart wouldn't be so weary, and that was enough.
Her mother was worried about her, but she was already grown up and couldn't keep her mother from moving forward.
As they parted, Xiao Liu took Xie Ning's hand. "Ning, can you tell me your phone number? It'll be easier to keep in touch that way."
She doesn't have a cell phone yet, but she will eventually, and she can also borrow other people's cell phones.
She just wanted to talk to Xie Ning when she couldn't find her way; Xie Ning always gave her a feeling of reliability.
"Of course." Xie Ning took out a notepad from his pocket, wrote his phone number on it, and handed it over.
The three stood at the crossroads. Qiu Tong'an crossed his arms and sighed, "Xiao Liu's family isn't that well-off."
So she has always been gentle and mild-mannered, only becoming violent when she speaks ill of her mother.
"But we're friends! I'll take care of her! If any of those nasty boys in the class dare to bully Xiaoliu, I'll give them a good thrashing!"
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