Chapter 312 The Orphanage's Lies: The Handsome Flower Boy 12
Life is so long, and there are many times when you have to suffer. You should enjoy as much happiness as you can now and enjoy it as soon as possible.
Lu Jinnian followed closely behind his mother. When he heard that it was 33 yuan a day, his heart pounded. That wasn't 3 yuan, it was 33 yuan!
But his mother paid without even blinking, which shocked him.
He worked hard selling flowers, scheming to gain an advantage, and was grateful if he could earn a few dollars a day, while his mother would give him hundreds of dollars at a time.
So, his mother was this kind of person.
Before going with his mother, he was still very uneasy. The hospital director said that his mother had been working hard all these years and had gone to great lengths to find him. He thought that his mother must have had a very hard life.
I never expected it to be like this.
Upon entering the room, Lu Jinnian's eyes were overwhelmed by the sights.
Thick carpets covered the floor, and the room had soft sofas. Even the chandeliers were sparkly, like glass.
The bathroom is also separate, and it uses a Western-style toilet, not a squat toilet.
"This is the light, the switch is here, this is the bathroom, use this toilet, the flush button is here."
"To take a shower, turn on this switch, and hot water will come out from the showerhead in a little while."
Shen Ci began introducing everyone as soon as she entered. Children may be shy, but they don't need to care about saving face in front of their mothers.
Family is someone who accepts you no matter what you look like, whether you're glamorous or down on your luck, and they won't treat you any differently.
Lu Jinnian learned very quickly; his eyes showed fatigue, excitement, and curiosity.
There are no people who cannot enjoy happiness, only people who don't have enough money to enjoy it.
Shen Ci had intended to give him the new fountain pen she bought today as a gift, but when she saw the child still wearing his faded old clothes, she felt a pang of sadness.
A new life should start fresh from head to toe. Let's give this gift tomorrow after I change into a new outfit. That seems more meaningful and appropriate.
We should cultivate a sense of deservement in children from a young age.
Everything is used and acquired by people. No matter how expensive an item is, it is meant to be paired with people, not the other way around.
"It's too late for the Little New Year today, all the shops are closed."
Take a nice hot bath first, then go to sleep. Tomorrow morning, Mom will take you to buy new clothes—new clothes from head to toe!
In those days, by 10 p.m., places like supply and marketing cooperatives and department stores would have already closed for the night. These were public institutions, not private ones, and their hours were fixed.
Everything about Lu Jinnian was arranged perfectly; his food, lodging, transportation, and daily necessities were all taken care of. He was not used to it.
He nodded and said softly.
"good."
After a long and eventful day, experiencing so many big things and emotional ups and downs, and now in an unfamiliar environment, he is indeed feeling exhausted.
Spending some time alone in quiet can help me regain a sense of security.
The beds at the Xinqiao Hotel were so soft and clean; when I lay down, all I could smell was a clean, faint fragrance.
Lu Jinnian tossed and turned on the soft, clean bed for a long time before finally falling asleep.
This was the first time in eleven years that he had slept so soundly, without worrying about whether he would go hungry the next day or how to please others.
The next morning, Shen Ci, feeling refreshed, took Lu Jinnian to the hotel restaurant for breakfast.
Milk, eggs, bread—it's another novel experience. Healthy food, fresh flavors—this is how a day begins, full of wonder.
Then, Shen Ci went straight to Wangfujing Department Store, which was one of the best shopping places in Beijing at that time.
The department store had a much wider selection of goods than the supply and marketing cooperative, and of course, it had a much larger flow of people. Even in this era, there were still many people shopping there.
Shen Ci's goal for today was very clear: she pulled Lu Jinnian directly toward the clothing counter, because she couldn't let the child wear this outfit forever.
Some self-confidence does indeed need external embellishment; if you can't support it externally, how can you generate self-confidence from within?
She has a ticketing app, so she doesn't have to worry about tickets no matter what she buys. She can buy whatever she wants, and as for her balance, it must be at least 10,000 yuan, which she can spend as she pleases.
The more you buy, the more you get back; the more you spend, the more you earn; the more you spend, the harder you work.
This was Lu Jinnian's first time visiting such a bustling place with such a wide variety of goods; the shirts and trousers hanging there were simply too many to count.
He knew that they were there to buy him clothes. His mother was dressed beautifully and fashionably, while he was dressed like a beggar, which would embarrass her. So he didn't refuse to change his clothes.
Having made a living on his own since childhood, he knew how much influence a person's appearance could have. Even when he sold flowers, he would target those who looked wealthier.
Lu Jinnian saw a light blue polyester shirt with a nice design and couldn't resist getting closer to take a closer look.
"Hey, kid! What are you looking at! Don't touch it if you're not buying! Can you afford to pay for it if you get it dirty?"
A young saleswoman, dressed in a blue uniform and sporting two braids, snapped at people in a shrill voice.
His eyes were full of disdain as he looked Lu Jinnian up and down, and at his patched clothes.
Now anyone can go shopping in Wangfujing. They can't afford to buy anything, but they want to look around.
Lu Jinnian immediately withdrew his hand, his brows furrowing deeply.
How many cold looks and disdain has a child who grows up in poverty received? He is no stranger to it, and he is no longer afraid of it.
This kind of contempt and disdain was very upsetting. He straightened up, looked back calmly, and said nothing.
But his calm gaze and aloof expression surprised the saleswoman.
He can tolerate it, but Shen Ci can't tolerate it at all!
She works so hard to earn money, all for the sake of giving her children a better life! No one should bully her children!
Shen Ci stepped forward and shielded Lu Jinnian behind her.
Her face instantly darkened, and she looked at the sales clerk with a sharp, intimidating gaze.
"How dare you talk like that? Who says you can't look at things if you don't want to buy them? Do you own this department store?"
Customers come to look at products, not to be scolded by you!
This is a new society now, everything is more open. You still dare to act like this, looking down on people? Believe me or not, I'll report you.
"Your behavior is exactly how those landlords and rich men from feudal society treat their servants!"
Shen Ci was aggressive, looking like a tiger protecting its cubs.
The saleswoman here was used to a life of luxury, and this was the first time she had been reprimanded so harshly. She was intimidated by Shen Ci's imposing manner.
But he still wouldn't admit defeat verbally; although his voice had softened a bit, he was still muttering to himself.
"Dressed like that, she's obviously not here to buy anything..."
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