Chapter 5: Live Streaming

Should I tell my parents about this? If I do, his father will definitely get into a fight with the Duan family...

"It wouldn't be just wearing two pieces of clothing, would it? Love makes one feel charming yet freezing," Lu Zian muttered

He hurriedly took a few bites, and seeing Shen Mange still chewing slowly, he took out a cigarette and stood up: "Eat slowly, I will go outside for a smoke"

She indeed had a very difficult time at the Duan family. Although it is somewhat hard to believe, in comparison to the Duan family, Lu Zian is still more inclined to believe her

Lu Zian awkwardly said: "Isn't it?"

Hehe. Shen Mange walked to the first floor, stopped, and turned back: "Lu... Brother, thank you for making this trip today, I am still very grateful..."

Hmm. Shen Mangge obediently nodded her head

Lu Zian carefully chose his words: "Are you overthinking this? Which parent does not love their own child? When they accepted you back then, didn't they cry quite a lot..."

Of course not! Shen Mange snorted, bypassing him as she continued down the path: "The reason I want to find Uncle Lu is that he is a good friend of my father. I don't want to complain, but the Duan family is not sincere in bringing me back; they only want my parents' money!"

Hmm..." Shen Mangge lowered her head and walked down with him, and after a moment of thought, she said seriously: "Actually, I intentionally failed the exam, and I was the one who told Teacher Wu the number.

Her luggage was indeed minimal; after greeting the owner of the internet café, she took out her belongings, which consisted of just two small bags containing another set of school uniform

"I live in an internet café," Shen Mange smiled and said, "They won't let me take anything out, and all my computer and other belongings have long been taken away by them, so I could only bring out my backpack."

"What foolishness are you committing again?" Lu Zian directly placed the other bags on the ground, took out the down jacket, and said in a rough voice: "Call me brother, and I will be your real brother! What's wrong with buying you a few pieces of clothing? From now on, your clothes will all be taken care of by your brother!"

Upon entering the live broadcast room, he was taken aback: "Huh? So many people?"

Seeing him remain silent, Shen Mangge raised her fair little face and said proudly: "See, I told you that you couldn't help me. You must be thinking that I am disobedient and quarreling with my family, right?"

Lu Zian tilted his head towards her and said, "Are you done eating? Let's go."

He reached out and tugged at her arm, and he couldn't help but feel that she was dressed very minimally

"Why did you suddenly start living off-campus in your senior year? Is it because... um, the Duan family doesn't allow it?" Lu Zian handed over a cup of hot tea

Lu Zian looked at her with some hesitation and asked, "What is the reason for your actions?"

What was he doing when he was seventeen... It seems like he spent every day either playing basketball or whistling at girls, without doing anything serious.

Just as he was thinking about it, the alarm clock rang. Hmm, it was time for the evening live broadcast. Lu Zian had no choice but to put these matters aside, wipe his face, and start the live stream

Lu Zian was at a loss for words. Just then, the dishes were served. Although the young girl was trying hard to maintain her composure, she couldn't help but swallow when the aroma of the food wafted through the air

No, my father's surname is Shen, not Duan! Shen Mangge tightened the straps of her backpack; although she tried her best to restrain herself, being still young, she couldn't help but reveal a hint of resentment.

Upon arriving home, Lu Zian told her to feel free and treat it as her own house. Shen Mange obediently responded and went to tidy up the room

Not enough money

Lu Zian stepped out, turned left, and walked straight into a women's clothing store. He picked out two sets of clothes roughly based on Shen Mangge's figure, buying everything inside and out. As he reached the door, he noticed several pairs of fluffy shoes displayed in the window, paused his steps, and called over a sales assistant: "Get two pairs of these as well"

Lu Zian could not bear to ask her how she had spent her nights this semester, so he directly took her back to his home, as he rented a two-bedroom apartment, and the other room happened to be vacant

This sounds like a farewell, Lu Zian quickly said: "Ah, let's not talk about that for now, let's go eat first, we can talk while we eat, let's go, let's go."

"No one believes me." Shen Mangge propped her chin on her hand and said with a smile, "They are super nice to me when there are outsiders around, but once they leave, they ask me for money, saying that no one would believe it if I told them."

Lu Zian paused in his steps, looking at her in surprise: "You know?"

Are children today really so precocious? She seems to be only seventeen years old

Where to? Shen Mangge gently stroked the hem of her clothes with her head down; she hadn't worn new clothes in several years

He waved his hand and said, "First, let's have a meal, and we will talk later"

Upon entering, Shen Mangge had already finished eating. Seeing him come in with a large number of bags, her eyes widened in surprise, looking at him with a mix of curiosity and confusion, her head slightly tilted in a manner reminiscent of the little rabbit he had carved that morning

This is simply too much

This is how it should be, this is the appearance that a young girl ought to have

The school uniform has become somewhat faded after washing, and the collar of the undershirt that is exposed seems quite tight, clearly indicating that it is not very well-fitted

Well, that's fine. Lu Zian is not worried about the size being incorrect, as he is very sensitive to dimensions and should not make a mistake.

"The Duan family... are you referring to your biological parents?" Lu Zian simply chose not to continue down the stairs, turning back to meet her gaze at eye level.

In fact, she lied; she does not have enough money to last until graduation. She currently has less than fifty yuan in total.

Shen Mange looked up at him for a moment, pursed her lips and said, "Then I will ask, can you help me?"

When he came in, he also scanned her shoes, a pair of sneakers that had been washed to the point where their original color was unrecognizable, having faded entirely to a light, pale white

... ...

Although she was very restrained, she still felt completely relaxed as soon as she entered the air-conditioned room

Shen Mange blinked her eyes and said in a clear voice: "I will turn eighteen right after I graduate next year. My parents' inheritance will be given to me when I come of age. I do not want to give a single cent to the Duan family, so I want Uncle Lu to help me."

Shen Mange blinked and followed him out. After Lu Zian settled the bill, he handed her a bag, saying: "Put on the down jacket first, and change the rest later"

"Can, definitely can." Lu Zian felt extremely curious; after going through so much trouble, what on earth did this little rascal intend to do?

So it turns out you had a quarrel with your family

She lowered her head and pressed her lips tightly together, wiping away all her tears. Her mother had said that crying too much would sever her blessings, and she should not cry.

The waiter finished processing the card and handed the package to him, saying: "Sir, have a good trip. If the size is not suitable, you can come back to exchange it at any time"

Lu Zian returned to his room, feeling somewhat disoriented

This ... ...

This matter is indeed tricky; after all, he is an outsider. It may not be appropriate for him to meddle in their family affairs without invitation

Shen Mange expressed her gratitude, took a sip from the teacup, and sighed in comfort: "No, it is because I do not have enough money."

Go get your things! Lu Zian lifted the bag and said: What kind of little brat stays in an internet café? Hurry up, it's going to get dark soon.

Shen Mange hesitated for a moment, but ultimately decided to go with him

"You were kicked out?" Lu Zian frowned and asked, "Then where are you living now?"

Although he was not the Uncle Lu she originally hoped for, Lu Zian's appearance was truly the last ray of light in her life

They came back and said that her biological parents treated her very well, and the family lived in a warm and harmonious environment

Then it is still known to be cold, Lu Zian handed her the menu for her to order, while he poured water and secretly observed her.

"You, did you buy this for me?" Shen Mangge, not knowing what she recalled, unexpectedly took a step back: "No, I don't want it."

As the sky darkened, the lights of thousands of homes stretched into the distance. Shen Mangge followed Lu Zian, stepping unevenly, and before she knew it, tears were streaming down her face.

Lu Zian stared at her and said, "Then why didn't you tell us? My parents visited you last year."

He helped her put on the clothes in a haphazard manner, then took half a step back to take a look. The hat had a fluffy white fur trim, making her appear both petite and well-behaved: "Hmm, not bad, it really fits well, let's go!"

"Yes, I lived in Duanjia for four years, and all the money I spent was my own. Every month, I had to pay rent and food expenses. Last year, I calculated that my money was only enough to cover my tuition, so I stopped giving them money. Then, after the New Year, they kicked me out." Shen Mange spoke in a relaxed tone

The father she mentioned seems to be Uncle Shen