CH 45

In the past, whether it was the episode of Zhao Pianpian running with the baby or the legend of Jiang Sihan’s counterattack in the entertainment industry, Luo Bei stayed an outsider. She wasn’t overjoyed and had always treated herself as a witness, so she could just calmly allow the story to develop. However, when she saw Fang Jingzhou’s incident, she couldn’t stay put.

Zhao Pianpian and Jiang Sihan were independent adults. They could protect themselves and had developed independent personalities.

Fang Jingzhou was different; he was only a five-year-old, clueless child. Even though he had money, power, and great career achievements in the future, Lou Bie felt her heartache. She was afraid that such an innocent and adorable child would one day become an immoral man. 

In the story, he had grown up alone. He had never loved anyone, nor had he truly been loved. Although his grandmother cared for him, she couldn’t love him as a parent. All she could do was feed him until he was full, warm him up when he was cold, and try her best to help him read. She didn’t know that the child’s mind got twisted at a tender age. Even if she knew, she didn’t possess the ability to change it. When he grew up, he came to see women as toys; thinking that women were dirty and vain. He had never loved, he couldn’t give his heart to anyone,, and nor did he care.

When Luo Bei came to the bathroom, Fang Jingzhou stood on a bench, brushing his teeth.

He smiled at her, revealing his tender teeth and mouth filled with toothpaste foam.

After washing up, she led him to the dining table for breakfast.

He had been fattened up recently, and his small hands were visibly chubby. He picked up a boiled white egg and awkwardly tried to peel the round object.

“Beibei, are you not going to work today?”

She suppressed her emotions and patted his little head as usual.

” Mmm, I’m not working today. I’ll take you to the amusement park later, okay?” Fang Jingzhou was extremely happy. He had always wanted to go to the amusement park, but he didn’t dare ask. He was afraid to bother her.

The way a child expressed his joy was much more bare and innocent, unlike an adult’s. He hugged Lou Bei and kissed her on the face. His eyes were sparkling, extremely excited, not to mention his joy.” Thank you Beibei!”

Luo Bei felt a little sad. A child comes to this world as a blank canvas, it is the adults who paint or taint them. She could ignore other matters but wasn’t willing to stand by and watch Fang Jingzhou turn for the worse.

Perhaps because of her intervention, Fang Jingzhou wouldn’t accomplish so much in the future. After all, it was because of the male lead’s selfishness and indifference that he was able to maintain his calm and make rational decisions; he wouldn’t hesitate to use the people around him for his ambitions. He was successful because he was truly outstanding, and his character was very analytical. What a person would achieve often depended on who they are.

Luo Bei knew that if she didn’t take care of Fang Jingzhou and allowed the story to develop like it was supposed to, she would regret it. She couldn’t just watch as he turned into a cold-blooded animal with a twisted heart; she could just go against her principles and meddle in other people’s business.

After a fantastic day at the amusement park, Luo Bei brought Fang Jingzhou to the Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet that he still recognized. Although this kind of food wasn’t very healthy, it should be alright for children to have some once in a while. He looked very excited, sweating profusely, and did not want to return home.

“Beibei, today is my happiest day!” Fang Jingzhou mumbled as he chewed on the chicken wings. His expression and eyes were filled with an innocence that only children of this age had.

“You’re still young. You have much more happy things in the years to come.” This was Luo Bei’s most sincere wish and expectation for the little boy. She had not given up on this child, there were certain things she couldn’t ignore. Although there was no absolute rule, she had always felt that as an adult, it was her obligation to protect and guide children.

“Beibei, can’t I always stay at your house?” On the way back, Fang Jingzhou abruptly asked.

Luo Bei didn’t want to lie to him. She shook her head sincerely, “No, because you’re not my child, nor are you my nominal family. I really want to take care of you all the time, but I’ve researched. Even if I were to adopt you, I wouldn’t be qualified as your guardian.”

Fang Jingzhou gripped Luo Bei’s hand tightly. After a moment of silence, he said,” Beibei, you are my best relative. You are better to me than anyone else, better than them.”

Beibei was his favorite.

“I’ll have a good talk with your mother.” Luo Bei clutched his chubby hand to comfort him.

***

According to the plot, Chen Lan’s transformation was in order this year. Lou Bei had no interest in saving such a person. Her fall was her own fault, and no one else could care less. However, Fang Jingzhou had to stay away from her from now on.

Zhou Jianguo was obviously still very concerned about this matter. After meeting Luo Bei on the first floor, he invited her to drink Glucose. The two of them went to the Glucose store together. Luo Bei didn’t tell him about the boy, nor did she mention anything to Grandma. She was afraid that they would be anxious, but strangely, she was relieved to see him.

Zhou Jianguo shook his head.” I think it’s best if you don’t do this. It’s not good nor suitable.”

“What do you mean?” Luo Bei asked in turn.

In Luo Bei’s plan, she would find a suitable time to tell Chen Lan that in the future, Fang Jingzhou would live in home and she wouldn’t have to pay for his living expenses. As for the tuition fees for the child, Chen Lan could pay if she was willing to.

Actually, Luo Bei wasn’t someone who was so kind as to have no bottom line. It wasn’t that she hadn’t encountered any people like these before. However, even if she wanted to interfere, she usually stopped at the critical point. It was unlike the current situation where she was responsible for Fang Jingzhou’s future. If so, then what was the difference between her method and raising a child herself? In real life, there were many fine people who helped raise orphans. But on second thought, how many people had the courage to take on the responsibility of another person’s life? In this day and age, it was hard to get married and raise their own children, let alone foster children.

Luo Bei didn’t have any better ideas. In the storyline, Fang Jingzhou’s grandmother wasn’t very willing to take care of the child. After all, this child was proof that her daughter was unmarried. If she wanted to, Chen Lan could have sent the child back to her hometown long ago. There was no need for her to stay by his side for all these years. After she passed away, The boy’s grandmother transferred her thoughts on her daughter to the child out of pity. She didn’t take care of her child, but what she did for him could be considered meticulous guidance.

Zhou Jianguo patiently explained to Luo Bei,” To put it bluntly, Chen Lan doesn’t have any face or bottom line right now. She doesn’t think of Jing Zhou as her own child at all and vents her emotions on him. You and Chen Lan have already clashed once. Now, if you tell her that you want to raise her child and she doesn’t need to bear the cost, she will definitely agree to it in one go, but do you know what the consequences will be?”

“At first, she might think that you are mentally ill, but soon, she will recognize that your efforts are reasonable. She will find that Fang Jingzhou is a weakness of yours. She might even use it to threaten you. Don’t be surprised, I feel that those who can abuse their children aren’t good people. In this day and age, there aren’t many people who are ever truly grateful to others. I understand that you have to save Little Fang Jingzhou, but don’t let yourself get into trouble.”

Luo Bei nodded seriously. She understood what Zhou Jianguo had said.

“Luo Bei, you’re a good person, but you can’t let yourself be taken advantage of by others. In the end, your kindness will become a weapon that will hurt you and the people around you. Although it’s cruel and I still feel that helping others is fine, but you should’t cause trouble for yourself. So, I suggest that you stop nagging Chen Lan. On the contrary, Little Fang Jingzhou’s grandmother might be a breakthrough.”

“What do you mean?”

“Instead of Fang Jingzhou living with you, it’s better to let him follow his grandmother. At least it’s legitimate. You’ve already said that Chen Lan doesn’t like her hometown, so it’ll be very difficult for her to go back in the future. Of course, even if she goes back, she won’t dare to attempt anything in front of her own mother. As for you, you can always keep in touch with the boy. Wait until the holidays and visit him, or bring him here for some time.”

“That’s the only way.”

Luo Bei took a sip of Glucose, she couldn’t make any guarantees. After all, Chen Lan hasn’t died yet, and any substantial development is yet to happen. 

“His grandmother is coming over in the two days. I’ll talk to her, but will she be willing to take the child back to her hometown? I’m afraid not…”

Zhou Jianguo made a pause gesture. “Don’t talk to her, you’re not the director of the Women’s Federation.”

Luo Bei:”…………”

“I have a good way to make sure that Fang Jingzhou’s grandmother can’t wait to take him back to his hometown willingly.

Zhou Jianguo gestured to Luo Bei,” Of course, I’ll charge you this time.”

“Alright, as long as we can separate Fang Jingzhou from Chen Lan and give him a good living environment, it won’t be a problem. However, we’re already close to the date.”

“I’ll give you a 20% discount.”

“Ok. Am I transferring money to you on WeChat?”

“Cash.” Zhou Jianguo emphasized.

” I only want cash. All my businesses are settled in cash.”

First of all, he didn’t have a bank card. Second, he liked the feeling of money on the tips of his fingers.

If she sent it through the app, it would amount to just a number.