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I looked at the money in my hand, then at the child in front of me, and I was unable to make a decision for a long time

What? A fraud?

As soon as compassion arose within me, I immediately took out all the pocket money I had on me. The little boy, seeing the money in my hand, swallowed hard with excitement. Before I could hand the money over, his hands were already eager to reach out.

Ah... Auntie, please spare me, please spare me, I will never dare again!

Alas, it seems that his mother must be very ill; otherwise, he would not be so anxious. My heart aches, and I wish I could go back and smash the piggy bank at home, handing all the money over to him.

The little boy looked at me with a face full of emotion, and then put the money back into his pocket.

Seeing his face turn pale with fear, I felt an overwhelming sense of compassion. Taking a deep breath, I said: "Let him go this time. If you see him deceiving people on the street again next time, it won't be too late to take him to the police station!"

After speaking, he also deeply bowed to me

At that moment, someone suddenly tugged at my school uniform skirt and said, "Sister, I haven't eaten anything for three days. Could you give me some money to buy something to eat?"

Closing my eyes and taking a deep breath, I can feel the beauty that nature brings to me

At that moment, a woman suddenly rushed out from the side and said: "Catch him, don't let him escape, he is a fraud!"

After the little boy succeeded, he smiled with satisfaction, said "thank you," and hurriedly turned to leave

Hmph, let's see if you dare to tease me again next time!" After I forcefully threw down those words, I turned around and left, leaving Ye Shengxi alone in place, calling out incessantly.

"I know, I know, I will never lie again in the future," the little boy wiped the tears from his face, took out the banknote I had just given him from his pocket, and respectfully handed it to me, saying, "Sister, this is for you!"

I hurriedly chased after them and blocked their way, saying: "Auntie, please let him go. Didn't he just say that he won't do such things again in the future? Forgiveness is the greatest virtue. Could you give him a chance to turn over a new leaf?"

Thank you, Auntie, thank you, Auntie! The little boy said thank you repeatedly with great joy

Alright, go back. Remember, you must not deceive anymore in the future, do you understand

The sun has risen high in the sky, and the morning glow has dyed the clouds at the horizon a golden yellow. The sunlight gently illuminates the earth, filling the entire playground with vibrant vitality

However, when I was truly about to hand the money over to the child, a thought suddenly flashed through my mind: No! This is my allowance for half a month; if I give it all to him, how will I get by in the days to come

Otherwise, there will be no cure! Without a second thought, I picked up on his words. At this point, does he still want to keep pretending?

So pitiful! Do not speak any further

At this point, the woman was finally left speechless.

What a pitiful child! Upon hearing about his plight, I immediately felt a pang in my nose. I had only seen scenes like this on television or in novels before, but I never expected that in real life, there would be such a tragic child.

Then he turned to look at me, his eyes shimmering with tears: "Sister, thank you! Thank you."

After I said this, Ye Shengxi suddenly realized that he had exposed himself. He hurriedly slumped to the ground and remedied the situation by saying: "Oh dear, my foot hurts so much, it really hurts! Just now, I risked my life to chase after you, but now I truly cannot bear the pain any longer. Yuan Lulu, please take me to the hospital on your bicycle! Otherwise..."

She scrutinized me for a long time, then glanced at the little boy beside her, after all, he is still just a child

This is the splendid season of the blooming crape myrtle, with the flowers swaying in the breeze along the sides of the road, exuding a faint fragrance

I steeled my heart and finally let go of the hundred yuan bill in my hand. Farewell, my banknote

Looking at his back, I couldn't help but chuckle softly: how could such a polite child possibly be a heartless, irredeemable swindler? I hope my intuition is correct, and from now on, he will truly turn over a new leaf

What a polite child

To understand fear indicates that one still possesses a sense of conscience

"Sister..." The pitiful voice rang out once more, and the little boy's eyes were almost brimming with tears. "My mother is really very ill! If we don't get some money to buy food soon, she will starve to death in bed! If that happens, I will become an orphan, and from then on, I will have to live all alone in this world..."

I turned my head and glanced at the little boy: "If he is indeed a thorough liar, I should hate him; however, my intuition tells me that he is not a bad child. Therefore, I believe it is necessary for us to give him a chance to turn over a new leaf"

Ye Shengxi did not notice the change in my complexion and continued to speak incessantly: "Hehe, yes, yes! So why don't you hurry up and show your great compassion by taking me there? I know your heart has always been the best!"

"Do you still want a future? Come, follow me to the police station!" The woman grabbed the child's hand and walked forward, saying, "This time, I must teach you a lesson."

The school bell rang, and the students in the classroom immediately rushed out. Xia Zhixin had duty today, so I had no choice but to go home alone first

"Please, Auntie, don't take me to the police station, okay? I'm serious, I promise I will never cheat money again! Please let me go, let me go, okay?" The little boy's voice was filled with endless fear and helplessness, his eyes nearly overflowing with tears, yet it still could not extinguish the anger in the woman's heart.

Aunt, I did not lie, I will change, I really will change! The little boy's voice had already choked up.

I hurriedly helped him up and said: "Alright, alright, it was just a small effort, no need to bow to me like that! If you really want to thank me, then heed what the aunt just said, from now on, do not deceive others anymore, do you understand? When you grow up, study diligently and earn money through your own hard work in the future"

Finally, the woman said: "Alright, little one, I will give you a chance. If I catch you lying again next time, do not blame me for being heartless."

Although I do not know whether he is currently acting for my benefit, I am aware that if I do not give him money, he will have no food to eat. It is possible that he will be forced to continue deceiving others, and if he cannot deceive anyone, he may resort to petty theft or other dishonest activities

Having spoken, she released the little boy and turned to leave

Give him a chance? Do you really believe the words of a fraud like this?

Dinglingling——

However, I do not feel the slightest bit angry, as the little boy truly looks very pitiful

It hurts! It really hurts!

Indeed, my heart is truly kind! I smiled as I walked over to him, and then, taking advantage of his inattention, I pinched his "injured" right foot with force... "Ouch!" The third cry of a pig being slaughtered rang out. He jumped around in place like a monkey whose butt was set on fire, looking utterly ridiculous.

After much consideration, I believe it is still best to leave the money to him. Although it may not provide him with significant help, it can at least support his conscience for a few days.

"Don't run. Give me back my money, give me back my money!" The woman chased for a few steps and finally caught hold of the little beggar, "Thinking of running away? Let's see where you can run to this time!"

Seeing me hesitate suddenly, the little boy appeared somewhat anxious. He reached out and grabbed the other half of the hundred yuan bill and tugged at it, but he could not pull it away.

I do not have a father, only a mother. My mother is now ill at home because she cannot afford medical treatment. Sister, could you please give me some money to buy something to eat? I am truly very hungry

The woman hesitated for a moment, looking at me for quite a while before finally saying, "Little sister, you were also deceived by him just now; do you not hate him at all?"

Standing in place, I was lost in thought for half a day; it turns out that little child is truly a fraud! I never expected that such a small fellow would also engage in deception

I was taken aback and remained in a daze for quite some time. What is this? What is going on?

However ... ...

Because I am afraid that Ye Shengxi will find out that I have a bicycle, I have deliberately chosen to walk to school these past few days. After all, the school is not far from my home, and walking a few more steps can be considered as exercising for weight loss.

I opened my eyes and looked down, seeing a seven or eight-year-old boy gazing at me with a pitiful expression. He was very thin, and his clothes were tattered, with not a single part of him being clean. There was a dark mark left on my skirt where he had touched it

Well, I understand! I will never lie again. The little boy nodded vigorously, then waved goodbye to me and turned to leave

Indeed, after hearing the woman's words, the child took off running

Sighing, I put my hand into my pocket, but thinking that my pocket money for half a month is gone just like that, how should I explain this to my mother when I go back? Alas! This is really troubling me!

Looking at the soiled banknote, I thought for a moment and said with a light smile, "No, you should keep this money! After all, you really need it right now!"

Bending down, I looked at him and said, "Little friend, where are your parents?"