Chapter 228 The ending is destined to deviate.
Since Chen Fanglan learned that Shen Xuewei was writing novels and had published several books, she no longer worried about whether Shen Xuewei had money to spend.
Even when she was buying books at a bookstore, she could see posters next to the books, which were clearly meant to promote Shen Xuewei's new book on the website, claiming that she was a top author on some website.
They've all become top authors on the website; aren't they richer than her debt-ridden aunt?
To be honest, seeing how well Shen Xuewei was doing with her novels, Chen Fanglan had considered writing novels herself.
She toiled for a whole month before she managed to write 10,000 words.
She secretly submitted it to a small magazine, and the response she received made her delete all 10,000 words overnight.
The magazine's reply was just one sentence: "Hello, we need a novel, not a primary school essay."
The editor's rejection of her manuscript has kept Chen Fanglan from letting anyone know that she once wrote a novel.
If I told anyone, I'd be sure to be laughed at.
After telling Chen Fanglan about her plans, Shen Xuewei was unsure whether the outcome would be as she wished.
However, as the weekend approached, a phone call came to Chen Fanglan.
Hearing the voice on the other end of the phone, Shen Xuewei knew that she had achieved her goal.
Chen Fanglan arranged a meeting time with the other party and then led Shen Xuewei to the agreed-upon small restaurant.
The two ordered some of their favorite dishes and sat down to wait.
About ten minutes later, after seeing the two people come in through the door, he quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
Chen Fanglan waved to the two sisters at the door.
Seeing this, the two people walked over.
Wu Yuhong smiled shyly, "Sister Lan, Weiwei."
Chen Fanglan directed them to sit down opposite her, saying, "Sit down, the dishes will be served soon, just help yourselves to whatever you want to eat."
The two Wu sisters responded and sat down opposite them.
The moment her bottom touched the seat, Wu Yufen couldn't wait to speak:
"Alan, I've done what I promised you."
She gestured towards Wu Yuhong with her chin, "Look, I've brought her here. I just took her to No. 3 Middle School to complete the enrollment process, and the dormitory teacher has also helped arrange things."
“We agreed on the phone beforehand that I would convince my parents to let her go to high school. But you know our family's situation, this money…”
Chen Fanglan interrupted her, "I know, I will pay for her tuition and living expenses for the three years of high school."
She took out her wallet and handed her the money she had prepared.
"Here is the five thousand I promised you. Please keep it a secret from your parents. Don't say that I'm the one who's supporting her education. Just say it's an anonymous, kind person."
Wu Yufen snatched the money from her hand, counted it, and immediately beamed with joy.
"Alright, I'll handle it, don't worry about it."
She patted Wu Yuhong on the shoulder, "Yuhong, hurry up and thank your sister Lan. If it weren't for her, you wouldn't be able to continue your studies."
As she said this, she became a little jealous: "Sister Lan, you're really not being fair. I asked you for money before, and you said you didn't have any, but now you have money to sponsor Yuhong's schooling. When did you and her become so close?"
Chen Fanglan's expression remained unchanged. "She has good grades, it would be a waste if she didn't study. I've watched her grow up, so I'll help her if I can."
Wu Yuhong said with gratitude, "Sister Lan, Weiwei, thank you. I will study hard and pay you back when I start working."
Wu Yufen didn't notice that Wu Yuhong was simultaneously grateful to the two people opposite her, and was only focused on asking Chen Fanglan for ways to make money.
"Sister Lan, you've already helped Yu Hong. We used to get along so well, you can't forget about me."
“You know my situation. My husband doesn’t earn much money, and I have three children to raise, so it’s inconvenient for me to go anywhere. If you know of any suitable jobs, could you introduce me to one?”
"I heard your beauty salon is doing very well. Remember to let me know when you need to hire people."
Chen Fanglan smiled politely, "It's hard to say, we'll see how it goes."
She neither refused nor agreed, but simply gave a vague response.
Although Wu Yufen had worked before, she was the kind of person who only worked sporadically and lost patience with a job after a few days.
Now she even has several children to support; where can we find a suitable job for her?
Chen Fanglan wouldn't introduce her to jobs casually, nor would she let her work at the beauty salon.
Her beauty salon was just getting on track and couldn't be influenced by others.
After finishing their meal, Wu Yufen wanted to reconnect with Chen Fanglan, so she took her to stroll along the pedestrian street.
Wu Yuhong and Shen Xuewei came out of the small restaurant.
She looked at Shen Xuewei beside her, her steps gradually came to a stop, and she called out to Shen Xuewei.
Shen Xuewei turned around and looked at Wu Yuhong, who was standing still, with a puzzled expression.
"Weren't you going back to school? Why are you stopping?"
Wu Yuhong looked at her earnestly, "Weiwei, thank you for helping me."
Her sister only comes home when she needs something from her parents; otherwise, she hardly ever comes back. How could she possibly know that her sister isn't going to high school as soon as she comes back, and then throw a tantrum at home, demanding that she go to school?
Upon seeing Shen Xuewei and Chen Fanglan, she knew what had happened.
When Lan-jie saw her, she spoke to her kindly, but she wasn't close enough to be willing to support her studies.
She knew that it must have been Weiwei who begged Sister Lan for Sister Lan to agree to help.
Shen Xuewei looked at her with a touch of emotion in her eyes.
In her previous life, Wu Yuhong did not continue her studies after graduating from junior high school, as required by her family.
After working in the fields at home for two years, Wu's parents asked someone to introduce her to a son-in-law who would live with her family.
She had two children within three years of marriage, but her husband met another woman while working away from home and never returned.
Her parents are getting old. Although they have two grandsons, their health is deteriorating day by day. They can no longer work in the fields and can only stay at home to take care of their grandsons.
With elderly parents to care for and young children to raise, the heavy burden of the family falls entirely on Wu Yuhong's shoulders.
She was like a tree that was rotten inside, numb and weak, and would collapse with the slightest twist.
The last time Shen Xuewei heard news about her in her previous life was from a phone call with her aunt.
"Weiwei, do you remember Aunt Yuhong, the Wu family next door? She was working in the factory when her hand got caught in a machine and she had to have it amputated... She was such a pitiful person..."
When Shen Xuewei heard this, she did feel sorry for him.
But apart from that, there were no other emotions; once I heard it, I just heard it.
At the time, she was burdened with debt and barely had time to take care of herself, so how could she have the mind to inquire about other people's affairs?
However, now that she is standing alive before me, and I recall her fate in her past life, I feel not only fear but also immense relief.
Regardless of the circumstances, the process has changed, and the outcome is bound to deviate.
The thing she was worried about probably won't happen.
"Yu Hong, if you really want to thank me, just study hard in high school, get out of here in the future, find a good job, and live the life you want. That would be the greatest way to repay me."
"Apart from this, nothing else matters."
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