Chapter 31.2

Chapter 31.2

Here, have some tea.

Yes, thank you, senior.

By the way, Ill cut some fruits for you guys. Mother Bai said.

Ill do it.

You chat with your junior classmate; its just a few steps. Ill be fine.

Be careful. Bai Xiaoxiao nodded, feeling a bit embarrassed as she sat down.

Senior Bai, although it might be presumptuous, is there something wrong with your moms health?

Her leg was injured, but it doesnt affect her much. It happened a long time ago. Recently, theres just been a bit of a gynaecological issue related to her uterus.

Im sorry to hear that.

Its okay. Shes maintaining it with medication, and my dad is saving money for surgery. So, I try to be frugal; its my decision.

As long as my mom is cured of her illness, there wont be much financial pressure, so theres no need for you to pity us.

No, Ive never thought of you as pitiful. I think youre very strong and brave. You work hard to protect this family, and your studies are part of that, right?

Yes, I will definitely get into the best university!

When Bai Xiaoxiao said this, there was no hint of shyness or timidity. She spoke with determination.

I believe you can do it. Youre already one of the top students in the third year. Getting into a good university should be well within your reach.

Its not enough I have to work even harder. Otherwise, with the tuition and surgery fees combined, my mothers treatment will be delayed again. I cant let it drag on any longer.

I

Dont say you want to help me. As long as I make further progress and achieve the top spot in the school, I can qualify for a scholarship.

No, I cant really help you. Im just a high school student.

Yeah, sorry. Sorry, my bad.

Bai Xiaoxiao immediately blushed and became embarrassed, entering a stuttering state once again.

The small table next to your bedis that where you do your homework?

Yes.

Auntie, Im leaving.

Have an apple.

No need; both of you enjoy it. I have to go back. Its getting dark, and I didnt tell my family today. Ill let them know next time. I enjoyed talking with you.

Take care on the way, Xiaoxiao; escort your junior classmate.

Sure.

And so the two hurried out of the alley. Xu Lin took out 500 yuan from his pocket and tried to hand it over. Bai Xiaoxiao was surprised and quickly refused.

We really dont need it. We have money for meals!

Bai Xiaoxiao didnt expect Xu Lin to go this far, but she couldnt accept the money. He was her junior, a student, and surely didnt have much money. She couldnt take it.

When I came, I intended to buy something, but your mom and you probably wouldnt accept it. Just take this money.

I cant take it!

Bai Xiaoxiao was surprisingly firm, pushing the money back and even resisting against Xu Lins strength.

This money isnt a free gift for you. Dont refuse.

Huh? Bai Xiaoxiao was momentarily stunned.

I happen to need a tutor, so consider this money as an invitation for dinner. Like your classmates invite you to eat, you can tutor me in geography.

Thats not necessary. I can also

Not much. This is half a months salary, remember? Dont save it; spend it all on yourself! Buy food!

Im not a great person, and I cant help with your mothers illness. But let yourself eat better, aim for a good university, and change your own future. After saying that, Xu Lin put the money in her hands quickly.

Junior Xu Lin, I But Bai Xiaoxiao tried to give back the money again.

Xu Lin turned around, evading her hand, and then ran off into the distance!

Bai Xiaoxiao immediately followed. Although Xu Lin wasnt as strong as her, he ran quite fast, getting farther and farther away.

She foolishly looked at the five crumpled bills in her hand, trembling uncontrollably, and her eyes slowly became moist.

A glistening teardrop slid down from the corner of her eye. She quickly wiped it away with her hand, leaving a dark mark on the back of her hand.

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