Chapter 145-146 Concealment/Accident/Delight?

  Ugh..... I've said it before, the military parade is to protect our home and fulfill our dreams. Everyone, don't worry, but protecting our home is almost over. My sister has been waiting for me to go eat since a while ago. Dear ones, praise me a bit, will you? I'm still starving... Ugh...

  "Xiao Wang, what's up?" Luo Zheng had just put down his pen and glanced at the door. His secretary, Wang Ting, had been peeking in from outside for several times already, how could he not notice?

  Wang Ting ran in with small steps and handed over an invitation letter: "Secretary, this is the invitation letter for Q University's 10th anniversary celebration. Would you like to attend?"

  "What's this? A personal invitation for me?" Luo Zhenggang said as he unfolded the letter.

  "No, Mayor Song asked me to show you first, he said if you don't go, he will."

  Luo Zhenggang smiled and put it aside: "Then let Mayor Song go, he is in charge of education, I won't take his rice bowl."

  Wang Ting took two steps and then turned back: "Luo Secretary... really... is it settled like this?"

  "Xiao Wang, what's wrong? You're not usually so hesitant..." Luo Zheng suddenly realized the reason for Xiao Wang's hesitation. This time at the school celebration, his precious son was also one of the organizers. He must be thinking that Song Fangzheng wanted him to see his son's abilities and performance. That old Song!

  "Secretary..." Wang Ting looked at Luo Zhengang with expectant eyes.

  Recalling the expression of his son and daughter when they mentioned that he was one of the organizers, recalling his son's original personality, Luo Zheng nodded: "Alright, I'll go."

  "Secretary, I'll notify immediately." Wang Ting quickly exited, feeling as if he would have changed his mind if he had hesitated for a moment.

  Luo Zhenggang shook his head and sighed, thinking that if it were in the past, he would have avoided going there to avoid suspicion. Now, thinking about it, he owed the children too much.

  Since they were born into such a family, there are some things that the children must face and accept. As a father, he should also learn to care for his children like a real father. Occasionally showing his private heart can make the children feel warm in their hearts, right?

  Besides, this is not called selfishness. Q University is a landmark university in Island City, and as the secretary, it's appropriate to care about it a bit. It will also give school leaders and students more confidence.

  "Little Wang!"

  "Secretary, what's wrong? I've already made the call." Wang Ting rushed in, looking anxious. Was the boss going to back out?

  "Don't let school spread out what I'm going to do too early."

  "Understood, Secretary." Wang Ting-song said in one breath.

  "Don't let Xiao Huang know about this for now." Luo Zheng added another sentence.

  Wang Ting was stunned on the spot. Had something happened to Little Huang? No, that couldn't be right, he seemed quite loyal to the boss. Was there some kind of misunderstanding?

  "He is Ye Er's little mouthpiece."

  "Got it, Secretary." Wang Ting's mouth twitched. The boss is really getting more and more... like a kind father, also making people feel closer to him.

  Following such a leader with human touch, there is hope for advancement! Wang Ting's luck has changed!

  ……

  During the last class break, Tang Luo poked Luo Ye who was doing his math problems: "Luo Luo, let's go to Pizza Hut together today. I'll treat you."

  Lu Ye glanced at Su Tang and asked, "Did you steal your aunt's purse?"

  "What's wrong with me? On Sunday, my little aunt went on a date and I helped her make a report. She rewarded me 500 yuan, but I don't want to share it with you guys, it's too humiliating!"

  "Sorry, I wronged you, but not today. On Friday when Qingqing sister was discharged from the hospital, we originally arranged for a nanny to go over. As a result, the nanny's son fell ill and didn't show up, so on Saturday I accompanied my mom to grandpa and grandma's house."

  "Qingqing said on the phone that the nanny is very good and I should feel at ease, but I think it's still better to go take a look myself before feeling at ease. If you're free, come with me."

  Xing Nong turned his head around, staring unhappily at Luo Ye: "Why did you only let Tang Luo go and not me? You're so biased, bad Luo Luo."

  Lu Ye rolled her eyes speechlessly: "I haven't even had a chance to ask you yet, and later I'll still have to ask Xing Nuo. Alas, a group of little vinegar jars."

  Xing Dong pointed to Luo Ye's head: "This represents caring about you and being concerned about you, understand?" Then he lowered his voice: "Look at Yang Xing, after finding you several times without getting a response from you, he became a bookworm. Is he thinking of using absolute grades to conquer you?"

  "What's wrong with you? Don't slack off just because your grades are good, turn back and study properly." Luo Ye said as she turned Xing Tong's head around.

  "It's getting more and more barbaric." Xīng Nòng muttered under his breath, but didn't turn his head back around.

  Tang Luo quietly threw a crumpled paper ball. Tang Luo opened it and handed it to Luo Ye, on which was written: "Luo Luo, I'll go with you guys too."

  "Ask him if he has finished with the company's business?"

  Tang Luo hastily went over to convey Luo Ye's instructions. Fu Mo's lips curled up in a smile as he pulled Tang Luo along and leaned in close to Luo Ye, lowering his voice: "The highest realm of a hunter is to let the prey run freely. When the prey thinks it has escaped and becomes complacent, shoot an arrow to half-kill it. Then, show off your great blade in front of the prey before killing it with one slash!"

  Lu Ye swept Mu Er a glance: "Just don't be too happy about it."

  "Cough... actually, there's another reason, this matter can't be handled just by me, it involves many issues, I'll tell you later when I have time."

  "Good."

  "When the time comes, I'll listen too, can't leave me out." Xing Nong's little shoes couldn't help but turn his little head again, and he pressed the small knife against Tang Qingming's waist: "If you dare to spread our words outside, I'll kill you!"

  "Xīng nòng, zěnme le?" asked Tang Qingming, a chubby boy with thick glasses and a puzzled expression, looking up from his English book.

  "What's the point of dressing up?" Xing Nangdouzizi pushed again with force.

  "What's wrong? Can you put the knife away? This shirt was just bought by my mom, if it gets cut, I'll get scolded when I go home."

  "Alright, nothing to do with you, keep working hard and focus on your studies." Xing Nong wordlessly pressed Tang Qingming's head back onto his book, and indeed he began studying diligently once again.

  Tang Luo laughed so hard on the table, Fu Mo and Luo Ye's eyes and eyebrows were all smiling, Xing Nong glared at a few people: "You're laughing to death!" After finishing, she couldn't help but laugh too. Since this classmate came to school, they basically stuck to their seats, except for going to the bathroom, they didn't move from their spot. For lunch, they always ate the cold boxed meals brought from home.

  But looking at the whole class, such students are actually in the majority. In the third year of high school, everyone is working hard, and they are basically considered to be an exception.

  ……

  After school, Luo Ye invited Shang Xiang to take a ride together to their master's villa. As it turned out, they coincidentally hitched a ride with Wang Pei Rong's dad again. Upon seeing them, Mr. Wang smiled: "Kids, we really are fated."

  "Uncle Wang, it seems you really enjoy strolling around here." Luo Ye said while waving and hurrying several people onto the vehicle, casting a glance at a tree by the side of the road with the corner of his eye. One must be magnanimous. Princess Rong wouldn't want to be recognized by others.

  "Ah, yes, but don't tell my daughter about it, she doesn't let me come and hang around here often. I didn't even dare to tell her about running into you guys last time."

  "Don't worry, uncle. We're going to No. 1 Building, Fenyang Road 26."

  "Alright!" Wang's father said, stepping on the accelerator and quietly following a few people. To be precise, it was Wang Peirong who was hiding behind a tree, her face turning pale. She had heard her father's words clearly just now, did that mean these people already knew about her family situation?

  "Only absolute strength can win everything. The lies that have been piled up will be pierced one day, understand?"

  The sudden sound startled Wang Peirong, who slowly turned around. Yang Xing was looking at her with a sarcastic smile on his face and swallowed hard: "You knew it all along?"

  "Yes, this lie is too easy for me to expose. By the way, I'll tell you another thing. Luo Ye is... oh no, she's the daughter of Secretary Luo, and it would be easy for her to find out your true identity!"

  "Are... you telling the truth?" Wang Peirong suddenly took a step back, staring at Yang Xing in shock.

  "Of course, I wouldn't be bored enough to make this kind of joke."

  "Haha... it's too ironic, Tian Furong once mocked her to her face that she was a sparrow and could never become a phoenix, but in the end... haha... it's too ironic!" Wang Peirong suddenly became agitated: "Why, why do some people get to have everything from the moment they're born?

  And I, just trying hard to make myself a little better, why is it so difficult? You tell me, where am I worse than her? Studying? Appearance? What makes her get everything so easily, while I, no matter how hard I try, it's all useless!

  "Do you know why I'm paying attention to you?"

  "You want to get close to Luo Ye, and you want me to divert the attention around her, creating an opportunity for you, is that right? I didn't quite understand before, but now I do!"

  "That's right, I originally thought so, but later it was because I found that you are a born actor in life and have a strong desire in your heart. I need such talent, would you like to help me?"

  "What does it mean?" Wang Peiying was stunned.

  "It means I'm not just the mayor's son, my family..."

  ……

  "The environment here is really good, it's indeed a great place to rest." After getting off the car, Tang Luo looked around the villa and sincerely praised.

  Ying Nuo patted her forehead and suddenly realized: "I understand why everyone likes money so much, otherwise how could there be such a beautiful villa to live in?"

  Xing Nong wrapped her arms around her, lightly clearing his throat: "After marrying Luo Feng Ge, Luo Luo will definitely give you a house like this to live in. She is a generous sister, hurry up and fawn on your little sister-in-law."

  "This is clearly naked jealousy!" Having been joked about for a long time, Xiang Nuo had already become numb to this kind of remark.

  "Stop messing around, hurry up and go in." Luo Ye said as she pushed the few people towards the inside, rang the doorbell, and saw the person who opened the door. Both Luo Ye and Xing Dong were stunned - it was actually Dongdong's mom from last time at KFC.

  "Auntie Li, what a coincidence!" Luo Ye smiled at Auntie Li and secretly poked Xing Tong's shoe.

  Xing frowned and looked at Li Shu: "Auntie Li, didn't I introduce you to work at the service station? Are they bullying you?"

  Mrs. Li hastily waved her hand, "No, no, Miss Yan, they are very good to me and take special care of me, but all the people working there are family members of soldiers, I really don't want to take their place."

  "Auntie Li, you're a great person, but you're too strong-willed and always consider others' feelings too much. You work here, what about Dongdong?"

  "He goes home by himself after school, and I bring dinner back to him from here at night. Dongdong is especially afraid that I will lose this job, he says so he doesn't have to worry about me not eating enough." Li said, wiping away tears.

  "Go inside and talk slowly, don't stand here." Luo Ye hugged Xing Nong and walked in. It turned out that she had caught up with her last time to ask about the mother and son's situation and helped her find a job. This girl was really a standard kind-hearted person.

  Tang Luo and Ying Nuo basically understood the cause of things, both smiling and pushing Xing Nong who was frowning from behind: "Be happier, are you afraid that Li Auntie will be wronged in Luoye?"

  "Yèr, you're here?" Cāng Qīngqīng smiled and came out from the main house: "Gān Diē has gone to find Luò Shū, only I and Lǐ Sǎo are at home, hurry up and come in."

  "Ah......" Ying Nuo suddenly jumped up, and then grabbed Luo Ye who was shivering all over. Da Huang was staring at her while pulling on Fei's body.

  Luoye laughed and joked: "Nunu, you and my brother really have a good match, Da Bai and Da Huang like my brother the most, as soon as you come, they take a fancy to you again, tsk tsk..."

  "Lo... Lo... Lo... Quick... Let them go." Xiang Nuo's voice was shaking and couldn't be heard.

  "Nunu, aren't you especially fond of pine balls? These are its parents, really! Are you also a leaf that likes to pretend to be a dragon?" Luo Ye teased. However, she waved her hand and shooed away Da Huang and Da Bai, the two unhappy dogs wagging their tails and returning to their own territory with a "wang wang" sound, just wanting someone to accompany them for a run!

  After a round of greetings, Luo Ye called Li over: "Auntie Li. If it were someone else, I might need to observe their behavior for some time before saying anything. But the last incident has already made everything clear. By the way, which school is Dongdong in now?"

  "Li's wife murmured: 'Dongdong is in the fourth grade of Dongping Road Primary School's external class.'"

  Luo Ye's eyebrows furrowed, the so-called external class was actually a class without school registration. It seemed that Li Shu's household registration wasn't local, and she didn't have enough money to pay the out-of-town student selection fee, so she had no choice but to attend this external class.

  To put it bluntly, it's similar to a cram school. The curriculum is the same as regular classes, but the teachers' level isn't great. In school, the kids are third-class citizens - first-class are local-born students, second-class are children of outsiders in regular classes, and third-class are these kinds of students. After a few more years, this third-class won't exist anymore, because kids who attend these classes basically have no future!

  Others looked at Mrs. Li with some dissatisfaction, without conditions, even going back to the countryside to study is better than this, how can they delay their children for the sake of staying in the city?

  Li Shuo hesitated for a moment, wiped the corner of her eyes: "Miss Luo, it's not that I don't want to bring my child back home because of vanity, I'm really helpless. Can you listen to why I did this?"

  Lu Ye nodded: "Alright, go ahead and say it."

  "My family is from Wangcun Village, Yangping Town, Weixian County. After graduating from junior high school, my elder sister's relatives introduced me to a small restaurant in Daicheng where I worked as a waitress, and that's where I met my ex-husband Yin Dejiu."

  He and I are from the same town, our villages are less than five miles apart. There is only him and a sister in his family, and both families have no objection to our marriage.

  One year after marriage, I had Dongdong. When Dongdong was four years old, he and I divorced because the daughter of the small restaurant where he worked fell in love with him.

  The man's heart is no longer with me, no matter what I do, he can't stand the sight of me, in the end, there was nothing to be done, so we parted ways.

  I thought of taking Dongdong back to our hometown, but he went back to the village and told everyone that I was a promiscuous woman, saying that he divorced me because he couldn't stand my flirting with other men outside.

  My parents misunderstood me, let alone others. This matter can't be clarified by explanation. I took Dongdong back to my hometown, and the villagers pretended not to recognize us when they saw us. After we passed by, they would say unpleasant things behind our backs. My brother and sister-in-law's words were laced with hints that I should leave quickly and stop embarrassing them at home.

  Later, I thought that even if I stayed behind with great difficulty, Dongdong would not be able to stay in school either. You haven't seen such a remote rural area, and children are influenced by adults, who bully this kind of child to death.

  Going out, the only place I'm familiar with is Island City. No choice, I brought Dongdong back again. But apart from cooking and cleaning, I really don't have any other skills. All along, the money I earned was barely enough for my daughter and me to live on.

  Miss Luo, I'm not a mother who doesn't care about her child's future, but I really have no choice. Honestly, the treatment you provide here is the best, and it finally gives me hope to pay for Dongdong's school fees. Please don't drive me away, I'll work hard, please!

  Lu Ye let out a soft sigh: "Just now, I really thought you were being unreasonable for not considering the child. Ah, it's not easy for you either. How about this? We'll keep your salary the same, give up the rented house, and have Dongdong move in with us too. That way, we won't be straddling two places and spending extra money."

  "As for Dongdong's schooling, I'll find someone to help him transfer to Taiping Road Primary School, which is the closest one around here. It's just a five-minute walk away, so you can rest assured, okay?"

  "Miss Luo, thank you, thank you for not driving me away. But it's better if Dongdong doesn't move in after all, it would be too much trouble for you and also not proper."

  "Auntie Li, that's where you're wrong. I told you last time, a person can have pride but cannot be too rigid. When Luo Luo says something like this, it means she's being sincere, what's with all the fuss about following rules or not?"

  Besides, Dongdong is a sensible kid. He came and could also help Qingqing sister to relieve her boredom, which is much better than Aunt Li.

  Ying Nuo hastily said: "Xing Nong is right, although I've only just met you, but Luo Luo and Xing Nong both recognize you, so I believe in you too!"

  Tang Luo smiled and pointed at Ying Nu: "Auntie Li, this is Luo Luo's future sister-in-law. Look, the future sister-in-law has spoken, if you continue to be so pretentious, it won't be fun anymore!"

  "I'll beat you to death, you rude and impudent thing!"

  “……”

  A group of people laughed and made Li's wife relax a lot, excitedly speaking incoherently for a while, the crowd finally understood her meaning - Miss Luo's great kindness. The mother and son will never forget it this life and will definitely repay it!

  Always silent Cang Qingqing. With tears, she hugged Li Shu: "Yexi doing so is her recognition of you, and it doesn't necessarily mean that you and your mother will bear any burden. When you have a suitable place, when the time comes to leave, don't have any burden either. Now, just stay with peace of mind."

  ……

  It's been over a week since I returned from Shashi, and Luo Ye calls her mother every day. As for the progress, she believes it's pointless to ask her mother, but she couldn't help asking her grandfather once. Her grandfather's response was brief as usual: "Don't worry, it'll be resolved soon."

  Another night, Da Tongxie, who promised to inform her of any news, still had no news. Originally wanted to call and ask, but after thinking about it, gave up. What could be done has been done, with her current ability, nothing else can be helped, it's better to put thoughts on things that can be done, as brother said, so as to help family members better in the future. Thinking this way, surprisingly felt calm and peaceful.

  Her mood improved, and her learning progress also accelerated. Now in class, there is a small test every three to five days, and her scores have been rising each time, making the teacher praise her from time to time.

  It's just in time for Q's big anniversary celebration on Saturday, Luo Ye invited Tang Luoxing, Tuo Yingnuo and Fu Mo to go cheer for his brother. After some thought, he decided to take Dongdong to Shifu's villa instead.

  The little guy was very well-behaved after being taken to the villa, except for the initial reaction of being stunned like Liu Laizi entering the Grand View Garden, and later became a shadow of Qingqing Jie and Ye Qi Shu.

  Because the transfer procedures were not completed quickly, he still attended classes at his original primary school. After school, he would take two buses to get home by himself and had to wake up before 5 am every morning to catch the bus.

  An eleven-year-old boy doesn't need supervision at all. Every morning when he wakes up, he will go to wake his mother up immediately, fearing that she might be late for work.

  At a young age, she is sensible and heart-wrenching. Every time she sees Luo Ye, she calls out "sister, sister" in a particularly sweet tone, it's clear that she genuinely likes Luo Ye as an older sister, not just trying to curry favor insincerely.

  One evening, Luo Ye and Luo Qing stayed in the villa. The little guy pulled the two of them aside to whisper something, and finally made a solemn vow to them that he wasn't being good to them just because they gave him this life, but because he genuinely liked them from the bottom of his heart. He promised to study hard, grow up and earn lots of money to buy things his brother, sister and grandfather liked...

  If at first Luo Ye was just trying to make Dongdong's mom feel at ease by taking care of Shifu and Qingqing in the villa, now she really likes this sensible little boy. So, on a day like today, she decides to let him have fun too. After all, kids are naturally drawn to lively scenes.

  "Really going to take me?" As expected, upon hearing Luo Ye tell him the news, the little guy's face was filled with incredulity, yet his eyes sparkled with shining lights.

  Luoye smiled and patted Dongdong's little head: "When did I ever cheat you?"

  "Never mind, forget it." The little guy's expression suddenly turned gloomy.

  Lu Ye noticed his little movements and smiled as he handed him a small bag behind his back: "You still have many bad habits, the clothes are already prepared for you, change into them."

  The little guy's face turned bright red: "No, I'm afraid of losing face in front of Ye Jie, Xing Nuo Jie, Tang Tang Jie, Ying Nu Jie and Fu Mo Gege."

  "Okay, go change your clothes." Xing played with both paws and twisted Xiao Zhengtai's face back and forth, then let go with satisfaction.

  "Miss Luo, this..." Li Shu came over, looking embarrassed: "How much money will you deduct from my salary?"

  "I'll deduct it, don't worry. And here's this for you. On Monday, remember to take Dongdong to school for registration." Luo Ye handed a file bag to Li Shuo.

  "Thank you! Thank you, Miss Luo!" Li's face turned bright red with excitement. Suddenly realizing something, she whispered to herself, having secretly inquired about the school not accepting personal staff, "Tuition fees, deduct them from my salary too... it's really... really..."

  "Auntie Li, don't pretend, no school selection fee, directly handled as a local birth for Dongdong, the acceptance proof is in the bag."

  "After a while, Qingqing's body got better. You go back to your hometown and move you and Dongdong's household registration over here, and settle down in this house. Later, when you have a suitable place to go, we'll talk about it again."

  "Auntie Li?" Xing Nong poked her eyes straight at the stunned Li Sao, glancing at Luo Ye with a hint of "you won't scare her silly, will you?" as if recalling similar situations from before.

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