54: save5 Different Paths, Sa Destination
Even after experiencing these unfair things, just one slightly normal sentence from her father was enough to make Liu Lili docile again.
After all, such unfairness was commonplace for Liu Lili, whereas genuine words of comfort were rare.
What Liu Lili longed for was actually very simple.
She only hoped to be treated normally, and to achieve that, she was willing to make whatever effort necessary.
The nourishing rain of familial love Liu Lili received was so sparse that even a few tiny drops were enough for her to find sweet satisfaction.
But, shortly after Liu Lili finished her al and lay down, the nightmare began anew.
Her brother turned on the TV to watch cartoons and cranked the volu to the maximum. Even with the soundproofing panel installed, it couldn't completely block the noise from the television.
Liu Lili's brother was exactly eight years old this year. As the saying goes, seven and eight-year-olds are too annoying even for dogs. Liu Lili's brother was right in that most loathso age phase.
Moreover, having been favored since childhood, he rarely had any regard for his older sister.
Liu Lili tried covering her ears with both hands, but she still couldn't sleep. Although the television noise, weakened by both the soundproof panel and her palms, wasn't particularly loud, it still left Liu Lili restless.
Having been woken up after only four hours of sleep, falling back asleep wasn't so simple. Liu Lili was ntally exhausted and her head throbbed, yet her consciousness beca paradoxically sharper. The sound from the television was like a mosquito buzzing around her in the sumr; even if she tried to ignore it, her attention would involuntarily focus on it.
A few minutes later, Liu Lili couldn't take it anymore. She went out to reason with her brother, wanting him to lower the volu.
However, her brother adopted an attitude of being shaless and stubborn.
"I want it this loud, I just do, it looks cooler. Sleeping during the day makes you a big lazy bum, Sis. You have no right to boss around."
Seeing that kind persuasion was useless, Liu Lili's temper flared. She snatched the remote control, turned off the TV, and took the remote into the bedroom.
Her brother froze for a mont, then began to wail loudly.
Hearing her son crying, Liu Lili's mother rushed over. Without a word, she imdiately scolded Liu Lili harshly, then began to soothe Liu Lili's brother.
This ti, Liu Lili didn't even feel particularly wronged. For one thing, similar things had happened before. For another, her headache and exhaustion robbed her of the strength to shed or wipe away tears.
"I just want to sleep in peace."
Liu Lili said this; it was her only defense and plea at this mont.
In response, Liu Lili's mother said to her.
"Your brother likes watching TV loudly, just let him have his way. There's a soundproof board and you still can't sleep? You're not so sheltered young miss, don't be so spoiled."
Liu Lili could only cast a pleading gaze at her father, who was watching the drama unfold from the sidelines.
Her father coughed a few tis and looked away.
Liu Lili finally couldn't take it anymore.
"Fine."
She nodded, then put on her clothes, picked up her schoolbag, and walked toward the door with heavy steps.
"Waste of money, where are you going?"
As Liu Lili was leaving, she drew the necessary attention of her parents.
Liu Lili answered calmly.
"I'm going to Lele's house. I'm going there to rest."
When she was at her wit's end, Liu Lili thought of her lover. The lover who had just confessed to her yesterday, with whom the relationship was now confird.
No matter how terrible her imdiate circumstances, at least Liu Lili knew there was soone in the world who truly cared for and loved her.
This was the reason Liu Lili was able to remain calm.
If it were her, she would definitely let her get a good sleep on a comfortable, large bed, right?
Lu Lele had beco the last hope to save Liu Lili.
Hearing this answer, Liu Lili's mother lost interest and said.
"Oh, to her house. Don't cause trouble for them, do you hear ?"
Liu Lili did not answer this question and left directly.
...
Lu Lele would never have dread that sotis, things that require enormous effort to obtain can actually fall from the sky.
For example, Liu Lili suddenly appearing at the doorstep early on a Saturday morning and ringing the doorbell.
Lu Lele had gotten up not long ago. She had just prepared so breakfast and placed it on the table, not yet having ti to eat, when she heard the doorbell ring.
Seeing Liu Lili at the door through the smart screen, Lu Lele imdiately threw her breakfast to the back of her mind and rushed to the door to open it for Liu Lili.
"Lele, sorry to bother you."
For so reason, Liu Lili seed very listless.
"Are your uncle and aunt ho?"
Facing her lover, Lu Lele revealed a sweet smile and said in the gentlest voice possible.
"No. Lili, why are you here so early? Oh, don't tell , did Lili miss so much she couldn't eat or sleep, and didn't even sleep well, so she ran over to see first thing in the morning?"
"..."
Liu Lili didn't answer, but Lu Lele could clearly see the tear tracks on Liu Lili's face and her exhausted appearance.
Lu Lele instantly felt incomparable anger. She realized Liu Lili must have been bullied, and asked in a rage.
"What's wrong? Why is your complexion so bad? Did soone bully you? Which bastard did it? I'm going to kill that son of a bitch!"
Hearing this sentence, Liu Lili laughed with a puff, but that smile vanished very quickly.
A few seconds later, Liu Lili suddenly stepped forward, hugged Lu Lele's waist, and buried her head in Lu Lele's chest. Then she began to cry loudly.
Lu Lele was a bit at a loss, not knowing what was going on with Liu Lili, but she instinctively wrapped her arms around Liu Lili's neck, then gently patted her back as a form of comfort.
Liu Lili cried sadly, but also vented freely. She wiped snot, tears, and saliva all over Lu Lele's pajamas.
But Lu Lele didn't mind. Right now, what she cared about most was who had made Liu Lili this way.
For Lu Lele, only she was allowed to bully Liu Lili. No one else was permitted to touch Liu Lili.
Liu Lili was her reverse scale; touching it ant death.
Half an hour later.
After listening to Liu Lili's story, Lu Lele trembled all over with anger.
"That's really not sothing a human would do. There are actually parents like that? Lili, wait, I'm going to call your mom right now."
Liu Lili waved her hand and said.
"... Forget it, forget it. I've made a fool of myself in front of you, Lele. Family sha shouldn't be aired. If my mom finds out I talked about this outside, she'll scold again later."
Lu Lele took a deep breath, adjusted her emotions, and said.
"Fine. But Lili, you shouldn't just keep enduring it like this. You need to learn to resist. You can't be so submissive. Otherwise, they'll only intensify their behavior!"
Liu Lili sighed and said with a hint of loneliness.
"Lele, I know these principles too, but... so things can't be solved just by knowing the principles. Lele, you surely don't know this feeling, right? No matter how wronged or angry you are, when facing your own family, you can only swallow those emotions back down. After all, even if you get angry or hysterical, what does it actually change?"
"I have a way."
Lu Lele suddenly extended a finger, looked straight into Liu Lili's eyes, and said very seriously.
"Lili, from now on, co live at my house on weekends."
"... Huh? Huh?"
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