"Okay, thank you."

Ren Jingshu calmly took the money from the manager. She knew without asking any questions that it must have been from Ren's father.

After leaving the restaurant, she went to Mingzhu Food Court, picked out some pastries and bought them, then brought them back to school for Lin Ping and Xu Haining to eat.

When checking out, she used the coupon that Zhao Yun left for her.

The food at Mingzhu Food House is not cheap, but she would not be willing to buy it with her own money.

She wants to save the money for college.

She went to the Tang Palace to dance at banquets to earn money and also to save up for college tuition.

I can’t dance to Tang Palace Banquet anymore, so I have to find another place to work.

I knew a sister who was a singer before, and she said she could introduce her to a wedding company to do commercial performances. Although she wouldn't earn as much as she did at Tang Palace Banquet, any money she could earn was good.

On the bus back to school, Ren Jingshu held a box of pastries, watching the street scenes passing by quickly outside the window, thinking silently.

It was exactly 9:45 when I got back to school, and there were still 15 minutes before the end of evening self-study.

Ren Jingshu quickened her pace and went to the dormitory building, wanting to use the bathroom to wash up before the get out of class was over.

As soon as I entered the dormitory building, I saw my homeroom teacher Fan Jingmei standing face to face and talking with the dormitory manager.

"Teacher Fan, Sister Na."

"Jingshu."

Ren Jingshu greeted the two politely and was about to go upstairs, but was stopped by Fan Jingmei: "Your family has come to the school to check you out, and your bedding and luggage have been taken away. You can go home now."

Seeing Ren Jingshu stunned, Fan Qingmei stepped forward and patted her on the shoulder: "Don't be angry with your family. Your parents always want you to be well. The college entrance examination is coming soon. Put other things aside and concentrate on preparing for the exam."

The dormitory manager, Sister Na, also advised him kindly: "Go back, home is so good, why do you have to suffer here?"

Why do you want to interfere with her! She is an adult, she has the right to choose her own lifestyle, and no one has the right to control her! The pain of the nails piercing into the palm of her hand made Ren Jingshu hold back her anger and not go crazy on the spot.

"Teacher Fan, please give this to Lin Ping and Xu Haining."

After handing over the pastries in her hand, Ren Jingshu turned around and left without looking back.

The night breeze brought the sweet scent of gardenia, which was a scent that Ren Jingshu liked very much. Her mood would improve every time she smelled it.

But today she had no mood to appreciate it. Her hair and clothes were blown up by the wind because she walked too fast.

The moment I stepped out of the school gate, the hot tears could no longer be stopped from falling.

The world is vast, but there is no place for her.

…

"Brother, look, isn't that Sister Ren?"

Without waiting for Pei Ziheng's response, Pei Tang rolled down the car window, waved at Ren Jingshu who was walking towards him, and shouted:

“Sister Ren!”

Ren Jingshu raised her head and was a little surprised to recognize Pei Tang.

After Shen Mingzhu pulled over, Pei Tang leaned over the car window and started chatting with Ren Jingshu:

"Sister Ren, why are you walking on the street alone so late?"

Ren Jingshu has always been introverted and doesn't complain or feel tired easily.

But at this moment, she had nowhere to go, and facing Pei Tang's sweet and caring smile, the solid wall of her heart seemed to collapse.

"I'm looking for a place to live."

There are many hotels in Fengcheng, but the prices are not cheap. She doesn't have much cash, so she has to spend frugally.

"It's so late now, it's very dangerous for a girl like you, why don't you stay at my house for one night and look for someone tomorrow."

After saying that, Pei Tang remembered to ask Shen Mingzhu for her opinion: "Mom, can we let Sister Ren stay at our house for one night?"

Could Shen Mingzhu say no? Putting aside the relationship between Ren Jingshu and Zhao Yun, even if they were just casual acquaintances, she couldn't just sit back and watch a beautiful high school girl wandering the streets.

"Thank you, Auntie."

After getting in the car, Ren Jingshu politely thanked Shen Mingzhu.

Shen Mingzhu smiled back, "Have you had dinner?"

"Yeah, I ate it."

Pei Tang seemed particularly happy. He leaned half of his body to the front row and chatted non-stop with Ren Jingshu.

Shen Mingzhu drove while observing the girl calmly.

There is nothing to say about his appearance, figure and temperament. You can tell at a glance that he comes from a well-off family and is well-educated. Although Zhao Yun is a little silly, he has a good vision.

As soon as he entered the house, Pei Tang started shouting that he was hungry.

Pei Yang was on a business trip, and there were only three of them at home. Pei Tang wanted to eat at McDonald's, so Shen Mingzhu took the two children to McDonald's for a meal today, and then went to the movies after the meal.

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McDonald's satisfied my cravings but it didn't satisfy my hunger. Even Shen Mingzhu herself felt a little hungry.

A pot of wonton soup was cooked, and Ren Jingshu followed the local custom and ate some.

After eating, Shen Mingzhu instructed her daughter to find clean quilt covers and sheets from the cupboard and make the bed in the guest room.

Although he had never done these things since he was a child, Pei Tang jumped off the table happily.

Ren Jingshu felt a little uneasy.

She couldn't guess whether Shen Mingzhu disliked her staying overnight and that was why she asked the seven-year-old Pei Tang to do these things.

Shen Mingzhu told her the answer frankly, "It is a virtue to help others, but Guoguo must also understand that helping others should be within one's own scope."

Ren Jingshu felt relieved and took the initiative to help.

Pei Ziheng cleaned up the dishes sensibly, while Shen Mingzhu went back to the room to find clean pajamas for Ren Jingshu to change into.

"Oh, Sister Ren, it's the other way around, it should be that side..."

Listening to the faint laughter coming from the guest room, for a moment, Shen Mingzhu suddenly had the idea of ​​giving the brother and sister a younger brother or sister.

Why give birth? Are you dissatisfied with your life being too comfortable?

As soon as the thought came to her mind, she ruthlessly cut it off.

…

For Shen Mingzhu and her brother and sister, this night was no different from countless other nights.

But for Ren Jingshu, it was a wonderful night that she will remember for the rest of her life.

A gentle and lovely mother, delicious wonton midnight snacks, a quilt and pajamas smelling of laundry detergent and sunshine, and even the dog is so lovable.

Pei Tang couldn't imagine how happy she would be living in such a good family atmosphere.

The next day, Shen Mingzhu was awakened by the sound of running water in the bathroom.

I woke up and found Ren Jingshu alone in the bathroom, scrubbing the pajamas she wore last night.

"You didn't sleep well in your bed, so you got up so early."

Facing Shen Mingzhu's teasing, Ren Jingshu felt a little embarrassed, "Aunt Shen, did I wake you up?"

“Somewhat.”

Perhaps because she didn't expect Shen Mingzhu to be so direct, Ren Jingshu couldn't help but feel even more at a loss.

Shen Mingzhu continued, "When I heard the sound of running water, my heart skipped a beat. I thought, this girl might do something stupid. But when I came out and saw that you were just washing clothes, I was relieved."

Ren Jingshu lowered her head in shame, "I'm sorry to trouble you. I'll leave when it's daybreak."

Shen Mingzhu looked at the sky and said with a smile: "It's still a long time before dawn, do you want to chat?" (End of this chapter)