Chapter 80: First Encounter [1] "You are the one my father found for me..."
"Are you going to choose a child from our orphanage?" The director covered his mouth. "Oh my God."
It was a rare opportunity for her to be sponsored by a wealthy family. Without thinking about anything else, she quickly pulled out the list of children from the orphanage and said excitedly, "Here's all the children's information. Do you want to pick just one?"
The man took the list and smiled politely. "Yes, our boss will only sponsor one child." He quickly flipped through the information. "And, only an alpha."
The dean paused, Alpha...
It's understandable, given the current state of the league.
The man took out most of the information and handed it back, "I'm sorry about these."
"It's okay, it's okay!" The dean shook the housekeeper's hand, "Thank you!"
It would be nice for them to sponsor one too.
"Hmm..." The man seemed to be choosing his words, "These children may need a physical examination."
Are you worried about the children's illnesses? The director was a little unhappy. Although this is an orphanage, they are dedicated to every child.
"Oh, don't get me wrong, we don't mean anything else. My boss's partner just bought a new batch of medical equipment and needs some data testing. These kids are lucky to be the first to experience it. The physical examination is very simple, just a blood test." The man explained.
It doesn't sound malicious, maybe I'm just overthinking it.
For the sake of her children's future, she shouldn't make random guesses.
The alphas lined up one by one and were taken by the director for a physical exam. Hearing that the boss would also be there, the director gave them a lot of instructions before he left, asking them to behave well.
Only in this way can you be selected and get a funded place.
"Remember to be quiet and quiet when you go in. Don't run around. Be good!" The dean was buttoning a child's shirt and said to the tall and thin Pei Shuyu beside him, "Xiaoyu, you're the oldest. Keep an eye on them."
"Yeah, I know."
We took a special car on the way there. After entering, everyone put on a wristband and went in for a physical examination according to the list. The physical examination was just as the housekeeper said, and only required a blood test.
These children were also seeing these strange things for the first time and were looking around curiously.
Pei Shuyu walked at the end, afraid that they would fall behind.
After they were all in the car, the butler immediately connected the terminal, "President. Yes, they have left. As a result, everything has been expedited and they are expected to be out this afternoon."
"Okay, I'll tell you the results as soon as they come out."
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The bus was driving smoothly on the road. Pei Shuyu went out with a bag of candies in his pocket, which he had saved for a long time. He distributed them one by one.
After they had divided the food, the children stopped talking.
He sat in the last row by the window, lost in thought as he stared at the scenery outside.
I don’t know how long it was before the car suddenly braked and Pei Shuyu stretched forward due to inertia.
The driver walked over to him and opened the door for him. "We're here."
Pei Shuyu hugged the small candy jar tightly in his arms and got out of the car by holding the door. "Thank you," he said politely.
When he was chosen, the director's mother started packing his luggage and bought him a new set of clothes. He was given a whole jar of candy that he was supposed to eat only on holidays.
"Xiao Yu, this is for you to share with your friends. Remember not to eat too much sugar."
Pei Shuyu held the candy and followed the dean, waiting.
A few minutes later, a black car stopped in front of them. The dean handed over the small box and said with a smile, "Xiao Yu's clothes are all in this small box. I'll be bothering you from now on."
The driver didn't answer the phone for a long time. He glanced at Pei Shuyu next to him and said, "Sorry, ma'am, we received a notice that we don't need to bring anything, just one person."
"?" The dean paused, "You're not even allowed to bring clothes?"
"Don't worry, our boss has already prepared all the clothes for the child. He won't lack anything when he gets there." The driver said with a smile, and glanced meaningfully at the things in Pei Shuyu's arms.
Pei Shuyu hugged the candy jar tighter.
In the end, Pei Shuyu still got into the car holding the candy jar. Although the small box could not go with him, Pei Shuyu was still a little happy because he felt that he had protected the candy.
Pei Shuyu sat in the back seat, looking at the director's mother and the orphanage who were getting smaller and smaller.
I thought his favorite book might be in there too.
The car door slammed shut behind him.
The butler had been waiting at the door for a long time. When he saw him coming down, he walked over and greeted him, "You are Pei Shuyu, right? I'm the butler here. You can follow them and call me Butler Lin."
"Hello, Steward Lin." Pei Shuyu greeted.
Butler Lin nodded and led him inside. "Someone will take you to wash up and change into new clothes later..."
"The clothes I'm wearing are new." Pei Shuyu couldn't help but say, "And... I've also taken a shower..."
Housekeeper Lin wanted to explain why he needed another bath, or to come up with an excuse on the spot that wouldn't upset the child. Unexpectedly, Pei Shuyu asked himself, "Where should I go to wash up?"
He was stunned. This was the first time he had encountered someone who offered him a way out. But Butler Lin had been in this business for many years. He quickly composed himself and called two people over. "Take this child to change his clothes."
The two men agreed and were about to leave when the butler noticed the unidentified object he had been holding in his arms. "What is this?"
Pei Shuyu held it up to show him, "It's a gift, a gift for a new friend, it contains candy."
"Candy..."
Steward Lin took the so-called gift from Pei Shuyu's arms. "I'll keep it for you first and give it to you after I wash it."
Pei Shuyu looked at the butler's kind smile and nodded.
This was Pei Shuyu's first time leaving the welfare home. I remember when he left, everyone said he was so lucky.
The family's home was huge, and it felt like the size of ten welfare homes. Pei Shuyu followed the two people and it took a long time to reach the bathroom.
He soaked in the bathtub and watched them open many bottles and jars, and there were various bath towels placed next to them.
"What is this? Do I have to add it?" Pei Shuyu asked.
Why did they make something as simple as taking a bath so complicated? And why did they add these strange liquids to the bathtub? Pei Shuyu didn't understand.
It smells so good...
The two men were busy with their work, and took the time to perfunctorily answer him, "Our young master likes perfume."
So that's how it is...
Pei Shuyu no longer resisted and let them add the perfumes one by one.
Half an hour later, Pei Shuyu came out wearing new and fragrant clothes. He looked down and saw that the clothes were very comfortable to wear and the workmanship seemed to be more refined than what he had worn before.
Pei Shuyu reached out and touched his hair again. He felt it was magical. After applying something on it, his hair became very soft.
When Housekeeper Lin saw him coming out, he wanted to take him to find his room. "You will live in that room from now on. Breakfast will be ready downstairs at 7 o'clock in the morning. After breakfast, a special car will take you and the young master to school. At noon..."
"that……"
The butler's chatter was interrupted.
"Um?"
Pei Shuyu looked at his hands behind his back and asked, "Excuse me, can you give me back my candy?"
Steward Lin: ...
Of course, the candy was not returned to him. The housekeeper said that it was given to a maid for safekeeping. The maid tremblingly admitted her mistake and said that she had accidentally lost the candy.
Housekeeper Lin scolded her, and the maid had no choice but to seek help from Pei Shuyu. If she was held responsible, she would be fired.
"Lost it..." Pei Shuyu pursed his lips, then smiled again, "Let it go if it's lost."
It’s a pity that he has nothing to give away.
Butler Lin pointed Pei Shuyu to a room and went to do other things. Pei Shuyu went upstairs alone and stood in the corridor when he suddenly couldn't remember which room the butler had pointed to.
The doors all look the same... and there are no house numbers.
He hesitated, and finally opened a door by feeling.
The room was bright with the lights on.
Pei Shuyu could see all the furniture in the room clearly, and the layout was completely different from that of their welfare home.
The bed looked like their three beds put together, with a carpet with an intricate pattern underneath. The desk was also filled with many exquisite books, and there was even a large sofa in the room.
He walked inside to get a better look.
Suddenly, melodious music came from the balcony.
Pei Shuyu had heard this voice before, on TV.
Who's playing the violin? No, there's someone here?!
Pei Shuyu immediately realized he had taken the wrong path. While no one was watching, he turned around and was about to leave. In his haste, he bumped into the desk and couldn't help but let out a hiss.
"who?"
He kept muttering, "Sorry, I took the wrong way, the wrong way." He put his hand on the door handle, wanting to leave immediately.
"stop."
Pei Shuyu stood stiffly with half of his body tilted to the side.
He lowered his head and heard footsteps getting closer and closer to him, so he stopped.
Pei Shuyu could feel the other person observing him, but he didn't say anything. He had no choice but to repeat, "Sorry, I went the wrong way."
"New face? I haven't seen you before."
Pei Shuyu looked up and saw a boy, slightly shorter than him, approaching with a violin in hand. His clothes... seemed similar to his own. He assumed he was an orphan like him, another sponsored child.
"Yes, I just arrived here today. Steward Lin pointed me to a room, but I misremembered it." Pei Shuyu was always unguarded against people of his kind, and his tone relaxed. "By the way, did you bring any gifts when you came?"
"I didn't," the boy said.
"Oh... I didn't bring it either." Pei Shuyu made up a story, "What a coincidence."
The boy was silent.
Pei Shuyu felt that he had to say something, so he started to find a topic again. "Are you also sponsored and come to take classes with the young master of this family?" Pei Shuyu asked. He originally thought that he had found a companion and could even make friends.
Unexpectedly, the boy said, "Are you the study partner my father found for me?"
Pei Shuyu: ...
The young Pei Shuyu didn't know how to handle this kind of embarrassing situation... where he not only recognized the wrong person but also walked into the wrong door.
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Author's words: Ke Bai: Damn it, wasn't it me who met him first? [Heartbroken]
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