Wen Shuying asked Shutong to sit on the big rock beside him. As soon as he took off his shirt, he jumped in like a fish in the water.
The two of them splashed and competed in the river, displaying the vibrant energy of youth.
Shutong took out a half-eaten, crunchy sweet potato from her pocket and continued eating it.
Shutong didn’t really see their faces clearly in her memory, because they were both dirty, and her attention wasn’t on them.
Now, Wen Shuying’s messy hair has been washed smooth, and his face has been wiped clean, revealing his delicate features that are just beginning to mature. Wang Bu is no longer so dark-skinned; he has sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, exuding a sharp, youthful charm.
“What is Tongtong thinking?”
Wen Shuying swam to the shore and asked softly.
Shutong put down the sweet potato and said seriously, “I want to work hard to make money. I won’t let Brother suffer.”
The serious yet sweet voice instantly touched Wen Shuying’s heart. A rare smile appeared on his face and eyes.
He cooperated with her and said, “Okay, Tongtong, keep up the good work. Brother is waiting for you to support me.”
That day, Wen Shuying cooked a pot of vegetable soup. There was not much oil and water, and he even only added a little seasoning for instant noodles, but the three of them ate it with gusto.
In the afternoon, Wang Bu and Wen Shuying were about to leave, but they were worried about Shutong alone in the bamboo shed, so they decided to take her with them.
At the main gate of Zhengjiang Middle School, Shutong saw the three spirited teenagers from the previous night once again.
They were dressed in simple shirts and trousers, walking out of the solemn gate; it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to describe them as the pride of heaven.
Shutong then looked up at the two teenagers beside her.
Wang Bu wore a black vest over a faded denim jacket, while her brother, needless to say, wore a scavenged sailor shirt and tattered black trousers, looking thin and downcast.
Shutong tugged at her pink coat that covered her thighs and her small, tattered floral crossbody bag, a hint of worry appearing on her youthful face.
The contrast was really too strong.
As if sensing the gaze directed at him, Fan Yue suddenly stopped and turned his head to look over.
Under the death stares of Wang Bu and Wen Shuying, he reached out, took out a bag of medicine, and shook it slightly.
Shutong then remembered that her medicine had been picked up by that handsome young man.
Fan Yue and his two companions followed a girl into a roller skating rink, their expressions remaining indifferent.
The roller skating rink was owned by the girl’s family and was just starting its trial operation. The girl wanted to invite Fan Yue, along with Lin Qi and Pang Datou.
Fan Yue had initially refused, but changed his mind at the school gate.
The girl chattered away as she introduced herself, while Fan Yue leaned against the side listening, though it was unclear whether he was actually listening or not.
Wang Bu walked to their side and said directly to him, “Give me back my medicine.”
Lin Qi and Pang Datou, who were changing their shoes nearby, turned their heads to look and began to move their wrists and neck joints.
“Wang Bu, you’re really brave!”
Fan Yue’s eyes were icy cold as he directly mocked, “Where did this beggar come from?”
Wang Bu’s expression was restrained. Last year, he tried to steal from this person’s backpack but was caught. Since then, he had been harassed by the three boys. Knowing that he was in the wrong and lowly, he did not refute them at this moment.
He lost Tongtong’s medicine, so he was responsible for finding it.
“Give me the medicine.” He said, enunciating each word clearly.
“You mean this?” Fan Yue took out the medicine packet and looked behind Wang Bu with his peach blossom eyes.
Wen Shuying, holding Shutong’s hand, also came over.
Fan Yue glanced at the little girl’s big, grape-like eyes and said cryptically, “This little trash has quite the tenacity to survive.”
Wang Bu and Wen Shuying both changed color: “Who are you cursing!”
Shutong also sensed the other person’s underlying meaning and rolled her eyes at him.
Pang Datou yelled at the top of his lungs, “Brother Yue, just chase them away!”
Lin Qi didn’t say anything, his gaze falling on Wen Shuying and the little girl. He couldn’t understand why these two would let Cong Jun investigate them, but he felt sorry for them, especially the little girl who was covered in wounds and severely malnourished.
However, he also knew that Fan Yue harbored resentment and hatred toward homeless children because of his mother’s situation, and he was just looking for an opportunity to vent.
Who told Wang Bu and his group to run right into the line of fire?
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