Chapter 245: Chapter 245 The Rhythm of Courting Death Chapter 245: Chapter 245 The Rhythm of Courting Death Stone looked at Lu Yichen and asked, “Brother, where will we live when we get to the city? And I heard from Shanzi’s mom that in the city, you have to buy everything, even for a bite of vegetables, you need to pay. The expenses will be more, so maybe I should just stay and study at the village school.”
Lu Yichen replied, “But I have to work in the city, and your Sister Luo Qiao needs to study there. Are you sure you want to stay in the village alone?”
Stone was conflicted. He had already cost his brother and sister a lot of money, and going to the city would an spending even more, which made him feel sowhat ashad.
So, he said, “But when I get to the city, I won’t be able to help with anything.”
Lu Yichen knew exactly what Stone was thinking and responded, “As long as you study hard and get into a good university, you can look after us when you start working. Isn’t that the sa?”
Stone nodded, but still said, “That would take a long ti.”
Lu Yichen didn’t continue the conversation; instead, he began to pack. He had already completed the procedures the day before and reported to his new job. Today, after packing, he was ready to take Stone to the city to live.
Gao Suhua sat in the courtyard stringing the chili peppers she had picked from the field, threading them with string. The strung-up peppers hanging under the eaves looked quite nice.
Zhao Xiaoi, who was sitting on the side daydreaming, put down the chili peppers in her hand and asked, “Mom, are we just going to let Luo Qiao off like that?”
Gao Suhua continued her work without stopping and said, “What’s the rush? There is still ti, isn’t there?”
Zhao Xiaoi, frustrated, said, “Mom, school starts the day after tomorrow. If Luo Qiao starts high school, what chance will we have?”
Gao Suhua confidently stated, “Don’t worry, I’ve got everything arranged.”
Ever since Luo Qiao threatened her last ti, Gao Suhua began plotting how to deal with her. Luo Qiao would definitely co back to the village in the next day or two. Even if she didn’t return in these two days, she would have to co back to collect her things when school started.
This would make it more convenient for Gao Suhua to act, and by then, no one would know it was her doing. If Luo Qiao didn’t co back to the village, the villagers wouldn’t pay attention and would certainly assu she didn’t want to return from her studies in the city.
The sches in her eyes were hardly concealable, and the thought of gaining an extra two hundred yuan made her happy. She would never allow Luo Qiao to leave Ji City. She had heard from that family before that they were from Capital City. If Luo Qiao ends up going to school in Capital City in the future and runs into them, wouldn’t that bring trouble for her daughter?
Thinking this, she quickened her pace in stringing the chili peppers and, looking up at her second daughter still fuming, said, “Hurry up and string the peppers.”
Ever since the last incident, this second daughter seed like a changed person, always wearing a sulky face.
The next morning, Luo Qiao got up, washed up, had breakfast, and went to the bus station early to catch the bus back to the village.
Unexpectedly, she encountered Zhang Xiao on the bus. As soon as Zhang Xiao saw Luo Qiao, she warmly surrounded her, so excited she didn’t know what to say. She did want to tell the truth, but feared being too abrupt and scaring Luo Qiao.
She forced herself to be patient and chatted about this and that with Luo Qiao for a while, even saying she would visit her soti.
Luo Qiao just smiled without saying much. After all, they were not very acquainted. They had only t once when Luo Qiao took their unit’s car to the city and hadn’t seen each other since.
When she reached Chaoyang Commune, Luo Qiao got off the bus and headed towards the village.
As it happened, she ran into Auntie Caifeng from the accountant’s family: “Luo Qiao, you’re back? Feeling better?”
Luo Qiao responded with a smile, “Yes, Auntie, where are you off to?”
Ding Caifeng replied with a smile, “Isn’t school starting tomorrow? My sister’s son is starting junior high school, and his grades are quite good. I just visited my maternal ho and brought my nephew so notebooks and pens.”
Luo Qiao smiled, “Having an aunt like you is really a blessing.”
Ding Caifeng laughed and said, “My nephews and nieces are very dear to . Since my family only has Qiang and no other siblings, I like getting closer to them, hoping that in the future they can support each other.”
Chatting, the two soon entered the village.
Zhao Xiaoyun saw Luo Qiao return to the village and raced ho, calling out, “Mom, mom, Luo Qiao’s back! She just entered the village and ca back with Auntie Caifeng from the accountant’s family.”
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