Chapter 128: Misunderstanding

Luo Qiao said, “Did you remember everything I told you that day? The letter of severance must be written, stating the reasons clearly. Check where the household registration is—if it’s with the Sun family, it needs to be moved out.

This way, they won’t cause trouble later. Also, Shitou’s mom’s money must have the Sun family sign a receipt. This will save Shitou from future troubles.”

Lu Yichen was increasingly fond of seeing this serious expression on her face like a little adult. He wasn’t annoyed at all and stood there listening.

After Luo Qiao finished explaining everything, she said, “Don’t worry, I guarantee it will be handled properly.”

Luo Qiao locked the courtyard gate and pushed Lu Yichen’s bicycle out of the village. The shared bikes on the streets nowadays were all the 26-inch variety, while hers was 28 inches, which she hadn’t ridden before. It took her some time to get used to it.

When she arrived, the old director of the clinic was in Shitou’s ward, asking him if he had eaten.

Seeing Luo Qiao enter, he asked, “Are you here to deliver food to this child?”

Luo Qiao nodded and smiled, “Yes.”

Thinking she was from the Sun family, the old director remarked, “You’re not responsible at all. What kind of parents are you? Leaving such a young child here and not taking care of him.”

Shitou quickly explained for Luo Qiao, saying, “Sister Luo Qiao isn’t from my grandma’s family. She just kindly noticed I had no food and came to deliver me a meal.”

Upon hearing this, the old center director realized his mistake and quickly apologized, “I’m really sorry. It was my mistake. I thought you were Shitou’s relative.”

Luo Qiao chuckled and replied, “It’s okay, it’s not a big deal. Besides, his family indeed isn’t responsible. Your criticism wasn’t wrong.”

The old director then realized that none of Shitou’s family had come to bring him a meal, and his frustration rose rapidly. How could such family members exist?

After Shitou finished his meal, Luo Qiao took the bamboo tube she had left for him earlier and fetched another one filled with water, placing it beside him on the nearby stool.

Looking at Shitou, Luo Qiao said, “Shitou, today you may settle things with the Sun family. You need to sign a letter of severance. What do you think?”

Shitou replied, “They don’t want me anymore. Do I still have a choice? Sister Luo Qiao, I understand your and Brother Lu’s intentions. Let’s sign it.”

Luo Qiao gently patted Shitou’s head and said, “I will take good care of you. Once Brother Lu settles everything, I will bring you home. Don’t worry, I won’t let you carry any scars.”

Shitou responded, “I’m not a girl, so it’s okay if I have scars.”

This remark made Luo Qiao burst out laughing. “Shitou, when the next semester starts, you will go to school, okay?”

As soon as Shitou heard this, his eyes lit up with longing when he heard the words “going to school” from Luo Qiao. But quickly, his eyes turned red, and he lowered his head.

In a soft voice, he said, “Forget about going to school. I heard it costs a lot of money.”

Luo Qiao replied, “Not going to school is not an option. How will you navigate the world without knowing how to read? Let me tell you quietly, in a few days, Sister Luo Qiao will also go to school to take the high school entrance exam.

After that, I’ll be going to high school. If you’re worried about money, don’t be. Sister Luo Qiao knows a lot about herbs; we can earn money with that, enough for both of us to go to school.”

Shitou looked up and asked, “Really?”

Luo Qiao smiled and nodded.

Suddenly, Shitou burst into tears. Luo Qiao didn’t know how to comfort him, so she simply sat there beside him.

After crying, Shitou said, “Cousin Shengyuan started elementary school last year. I want to go too, but I’ve overheard Aunt and Uncle saying they won’t let me go to school. If I go to school, there will be no one to feed the pigs and tend to the crops at home.”