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“Jian Yu’s grades aren’t outstanding, but they’re not too bad either. She should have no problem getting into high school. She’s an orphan and can’t afford to go to school, so she’s working to earn her own tuition. And you, you’re asking for Jian Yu’s wages right off the bat. I don’t think you have any good intentions.”
The two argued back and forth, creating quite a lively scene.
Cao Xiaomei was confident that she had a firm grip on Jian Yu, but this scene was completely unexpected. She couldn't win the argument either, and in her anger, she started to throw a tantrum.
The restaurant owner didn't tolerate her either, and called a group of his men to come and support him.
Upon seeing this, Cao Xiaomei realized that the other party was not a simple person, and fearing that the other party would really punish her, she got up and left obediently.
There are many high schools in City A, and Cao Xiaomei had no idea which one Jian Yu went to. No one in the entire orphanage knew either.
She was unwilling to give up on Jian Yu just like that.
After thinking it over, I tried wandering around the area, hoping to bump into someone.
Jian Yu didn't have much money and dared not go back to the orphanage. Once school was out for break, she would have nowhere to stay.
Jian Yu had no choice but to find a job washing dishes for people in the evenings near the school.
The salary is very low, but for Jianyu, it's already a hard-won achievement.
Jian Yu cherished it very much, but unfortunately, it was taken away by Cao Xiaomei who came looking for it just a few days later.
This scene was discovered by a classmate, who told the homeroom teacher. After understanding the situation, the homeroom teacher helped Jian Yu apply for a poverty subsidy.
The homeroom teacher also spoke with Cao Xiaomei. Cao Xiaomei was very good at pretending and said that she did not want Jian Yu to work, but only hoped that Jian Yu could devote all his energy to studying.
The homeroom teacher believed it to be true and instead advised Jian Yu to be understanding of the other party.
With the homeroom teacher intervening, Cao Xiaomei was unable to take Jian Yu away and had to give up.
Jian Yu was able to study smoothly for more than a year thanks to the school's subsidies before the Yu family came looking for her.
The information about the Yu family was compiled by the old butler, who passed away two years ago. Therefore, the Yu family is unaware of Jian Yu's situation over the past two years.
Cao Xiaomei, sobbing uncontrollably, addressed the people sent by the Yu family. "This child has never had good grades, so it was incredibly difficult for her to get into high school. I told her to study hard and not worry about tuition, but she wouldn't listen and insisted on working. I went to the school and pleaded with them until they finally agreed to help Jian Yu apply for a poverty subsidy. With this money, Jian Yu can continue her studies. Now that I won't be around, I hope her parents will take good care of her."
When these words were relayed back, Qi Yuexi was deeply moved and became even more convinced that Jian Yu's bad character was not anyone else's fault but her own.
......
Separated by the glass, Jian Yu and Cao Xiaomei gazed at each other silently...
After a long silence, Cao Xiaomei lunged forward, "Jian Yu, no matter what, I raised you. Please, for the sake of me raising you, ask your family to forgive me, okay?"
Jian Yu was somewhat surprised by Cao Xiaomei's shamelessness, "You..."
“Just tell them that the money was for me personally, not donated to an orphanage. I’ll have my husband return all your money. If that’s not enough, I’ll give you more. Is that okay?”
"..." Jian Yu rubbed his chin, glanced behind Cao Xiaomei, and saw two policewomen come up and take her away. "Behave yourself."
"Jian Yu, Jian Yu, please save me, I don't want to go to jail." Cao Xiaomei clung tightly to the table, refusing to let go. Tears blurred most of her face, making her look hideous.
Seeing the person she once hated begging for mercy in front of her, Jian Yu didn't feel as happy as she had imagined. No matter how much Cao Xiaomei regretted it now, it couldn't change the fact that she had been abused.
“My dad hired the best criminal defense team; you will receive the harshest punishment.”
"No, no, I'll give you all the money, please let me go!"
Despite Cao Xiaomei's desperate clinging to the wall and door, she was forcibly taken away by the policewoman.
Another staff member stepped forward and said, "Visit is over. You can leave now."
Jian Yu nodded, got up and left.
On the way back, I bought some New Year's goods and delivered them all to the orphanage when I passed by.
This time, Jian Yu made no attempt to disguise herself. The staff who had previously mistreated her were stunned for a moment before recognizing her, exclaiming, "You're Jian Yu, right? You've become so beautiful!"
The new staff member also came over and asked, "Are you better from your cold?"
Jian Yu used the excuse that he was afraid of infecting others with his cold.
The person who had mistreated Jian Yu looked at the two of them and asked, "Do you know Jian Yu?"
The newcomer chuckled, "Xiao Yu has been coming here often lately! She's the girl who insisted on coming to volunteer even though she had a cold."
The other person's expression grew increasingly unnatural. "I didn't look closely, I didn't recognize him."
The newcomer shook his head. "I recognized him at a glance."
"Really? Hehe... Hurry up and take Jian Yu inside! Distribute the things to the children, I'll go check the back." With that, he ran off faster than a rabbit.
Jian Yu handed the items to the newlyweds, saying, "You distribute these to the children first, I'll go check on them."
The newcomer accepted it with a smile, "Okay, so you're the Jian Yu they're talking about. Tell me, did you report Cao Xiaomei?"
Jian Yu shook his head. "No."
"Why did that guy run away when he saw you? Did he abuse you?" The newcomer pointed into the distance with his chin.
"Aside from swearing, he's alright."
The newcomer pursed his lips. "The new dean is a retired teacher with a good reputation. He cares a lot about the children. In addition, there have been a lot of donations of supplies recently, so the living conditions here have improved a lot. Several groups of people have already come today."
The person who ran away was holding a water cup. He glanced out the window and was so frightened that he spilled the water.
Why is Jian Yu standing outside?
Could it be that they've set their sights on him?
After thinking it over, he opened the door. "What do you want to do?"
Jian Yu glanced at him quietly for a few moments, said nothing, and turned to leave.
Jian Yu's action was somewhat inexplicable, but it only made the other person more flustered.
Although he had long been certain that Cao Xiaomei was being retaliated against by the Yu family, he always felt that he had only cursed a few times, which was different from Cao Xiaomei's abuse, and that the Yu family would not do anything to him.
Now he doesn't think that way anymore, and his mind quickly goes through a series of recollections.
Aside from scolding, I don't think I've offended Jian Yu in any other way before.
Um...it seems like it happened a few times, but it's been too long for him to be sure.
Oh right, it was that time I argued with my wife.
He was in a bad mood, and when Jian Yu passed by, he seemed to kick him a few times.
It’s over!
Jian Yu is definitely going to retaliate.
Just think about Cao Xiaomei's family; tens of millions of assets have been seized, and they can't escape imprisonment.
He couldn't help but slap himself. "Serves you right for being careless. If anyone kicks me, I'll get my revenge. Besides, Jian Yu is a rich heiress now."
She quickly packed her things and ran to the new dean. "Dean, I want to resign."
Before the new dean could react, he grabbed his things and ran off.
The newcomer nudged Jian Yu's arm. "Was he scared by you?"
“He must have other good places to go.” Jian Yu handed over the fruit plate. “Eat up! Don’t worry about him.”
The new couple didn't like that person in the first place either, so they thought, "It's good that he's gone."
The new dean gave Jian Yu a deep look. Before leaving, that person had secretly glanced at Jian Yu several times.
Jian Yu did not avoid the new dean's gaze and allowed her to look him over openly.
After the new dean finished his inspection, he went off to attend to his work.
Jian Yu, working alongside the newcomers, also began to get busy.
Yu Hao sat in his office, frowning, staring at his assistant. "What did you say?"
"Ms. Jian Yu visited Cao Xiaomei at the detention center this morning. Cao Xiaomei was quite emotional and hopes that Ms. Jian Yu can help her."
How did she get in?
"Ms. Jian Yu has hired a lawyer to help her."
Yu Hao frowned even more deeply. "She invited him herself?"
Jian Yu is dull and stupid, always hiding in his shell when faced with a problem. How could he have the guts to go to the detention center?
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