“Wangshu, he sent you money again.” He Xiao said, looking at the stack of money that Lin Wangshu pulled out of the envelope.
Lin Wangshu nodded helplessly. Jiang Weidong had gone mad for some reason. Ever since he sent her the first photo along with money and tickets, he had been sending her half of his allowance every month.
Lin Wangshu didn't want it and sent it back to him, but Jiang Weidong returned it to her and wrote a letter telling her that it was for her to buy a dress. Lin Wangshu was both amused and exasperated. She had only said it casually that time, but he actually took it seriously.
"Is there some misunderstanding between you two? He doesn't seem to have a girlfriend!" He Xiao asked, puzzled. Men usually only give allowances to their wives or mothers, right?
Lin Wangshu was also a little puzzled. Jiang Weidong had a girlfriend, so why wasn't he spending the money on Li Lu? Why was he sending it to her instead? Touching the envelope in her hand, Lin Wangshu shook her head, deciding not to think about it anymore. "Whatever, I'll keep it for him. Consider it as saving up for his future wife."
At this moment, Bai Ge pushed open the door and hurriedly came in. She packed her things, thought for a moment, took some money, and then prepared to leave.
Seeing how anxious she was, Lin Wangshu quickly called out to her, "Sister Baige, are you going to the hospital again?"
Bai Ge nodded anxiously, "Yes, it's inconvenient for Brother Zhou to take care of his mother, and his sister can't take time off. He was so anxious that he almost got injured while working during the day. I have to go and help him."
He Xiao stepped forward to stop her, saying with displeasure, "Isn't he treating you like a babysitter? You can't go!"
Bai Ge couldn't stand others slandering Zhou Lin, so she quickly explained, "He didn't ask me to go. I went behind his back because I couldn't bear to see him in a difficult situation and I felt sorry for him."
He Xiao felt a lump in her throat and was speechless. Seeing this, Bai Ge walked past her and hurriedly left.
Watching Bai Ge's retreating figure, Lin Wangshu sighed helplessly, "What kind of bewitching drug did Zhou Lin give Bai Ge?"
Zhou Lin's mother broke her leg. His father died young, and Zhou Lin and his sister both had to work and didn't have time to take care of her. When Bai Ge found out, she took leave every few days to go to the hospital.
Ever since He Xiao learned that Bai Ge had borrowed so much money from Zhou Lin, she had looked down on him. "This whole family is clueless. Zhou Lin and his sister need to work, but Bai Ge doesn't? He has the nerve to watch Bai Ge take care of his mother every day."
Lin Wangshu was helpless. She didn't expect Bai Ge to be so love-struck. The Zhou family was draining her dry, but she was still happily doing it.
"Tomorrow, I'll go talk to Captain Gong and try to persuade her." Lin Wangshu made up her mind. She couldn't just watch Bai Ge being sucked dry without doing anything.
He Xiao was in a dilemma. Bai Ge's reason for asking for leave was fabricated. If she went to see Teacher Gong, wouldn't that expose her? Wouldn't that be betraying Bai Ge?
Upon hearing this, Song Jing said softly but firmly, "I'll go with you."
Seeing that they all thought the same way, He Xiao nodded and said, "Then I'll go with you."
Bai Ge did not return home that night, and she was not seen in the training room the next day.
When Gong Shan entered, he glanced around and didn't see Bai Ge. His expression darkened slightly, but he didn't show it. He simply announced some news.
"Next month, higher-ups will be visiting the air force base. Our cultural troupe will be performing for the leaders and soldiers. Everyone, practice hard and don't let our troupe down!"
Upon hearing this, everyone became very excited and gathered together, chattering excitedly.
As the discussion gradually subsided, Gong Shan dropped another bombshell: "This time, our singing team has one solo performance spot. I will be assessing you all next week, and whoever sings the best will get the spot."
This made everyone even more excited. This solo performance spot usually went to Bai Ge because she had the best singing skills. Unexpectedly, this time it was an audition system, and everyone had a chance to try.
Lin Wangshu and Song Jing exchanged a glance, understanding that Captain Gong was probably somewhat dissatisfied with Bai Ge.
Ever since they learned that they might have a chance to sing solo on stage, everyone in the choir has been incredibly enthusiastic, with some even staying in the practice room to practice extra during mealtimes.
Lin Wangshu, He Xiao, and Song Jing went to find Gong Shan. Facing her serious face, they nervously told her everything about the white dove.
Gong Shan listened to their words without showing any surprise or anger, as if he already knew. He sat in his chair and looked at the three of them for a while before speaking: "I was wondering when you would come and tell me the truth. Now it seems you're not so stupid after all."
He Xiao lowered her head somewhat guiltily, not expecting that Gong Shan had already seen through their little scheme.
Lin Wangshu had anticipated this, but she wasn't panicked. She pleaded, "Captain Gong, please try to persuade Bai Ge. She won't listen to us right now, but she'll definitely listen to you."
He Xiao nodded in agreement, "Yes, you should scold her to wake her up. She seems to be possessed right now."
Although Song Jing didn't speak, she bit her lower lip tightly, her face showing an anxious expression.
Looking at them, Gong Shan felt gratified for Bai Ge. It was her good fortune to have a few friends who cared about her like this. So, after thinking for a moment, she asked, "Where is she now?"
When He Xiao saw that she had agreed, his wrinkled round face finally relaxed, and he said happily, "It'll be at the People's Hospital."
Gong Shan looked at Lin Wangshu. Of the three, she was the most composed and quick-witted. So he said to her, "You come with me."
Lin Wangshu agreed; he also wanted to see just who the Zhou family was.
Gong Shan brought Lin Wangshu to the People's Hospital. They inquired about Zhou Lin's mother's ward at the front desk. Before the nurse could reply, a male voice came from behind them.
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