Chapter 280: A Problem Money Can Solve Is Not a Problem
Chapter 280: Chapter 280: A Problem Money Can Solve Is Not a Problem
"But she’s at the perfect age for school. If she has to drop out and stay home, she’ll lose the opportunity to get an education."
Compulsory education wasn’t a thing right now, but the military district elementary school waived all tuition to accommodate the families in the compound.
Kids from nearby who tested in with good grades also got their tuition and other fees waived.
If she really missed out on her education for this reason, Su Zhaozhao felt it would be a true pity.
’She should be taking this chance to study even harder.’
"Sigh, there’s nothing to be done. It’s not really useful for a girl to get so much schooling anyway." Wang Zhaodi’s mother frowned. "It would be better for her to just start working early. She could go south to find her dad and get a job in a factory. It’s easy money."
"Ma’am, please don’t be like that. Why don’t you think more about your child?"
Wang Zhaodi’s mother let out a deep sigh.
"How could I not be thinking about her? I’ve been thinking about this constantly, but there’s just no other way. If we had the means, of course I’d let her study."
"How about this? Let her keep going to school. If you can’t manage things at home, I’ll hire someone to help you," Xu Jiaxin said.
Su Zhaozhao immediately looked at Xu Jiaxin.
’Right! I almost forgot there was a super-rich young lady right here!’
Xu Jiaxin then said to the woman, "Do you have neighbors? Is there anyone around who’d be willing to help? How much would they charge to help you out? Don’t worry, I can at least sponsor you until you’re well again."
Xu Jiaxin said to Wang Zhaodi’s mother.
Wang Zhaodi and her mother were both stunned by Xu Jiaxin’s words. Mrs. Wang immediately waved her hands. "No, no, I can’t possibly take your money. If Zhaodi can’t study, then she can’t study. It’s not a big deal. I could never pay you back."
"You don’t have to pay me back," Xu Jiaxin said. "What about your neighbors? Can I ask one of them to take care of you?"
Although there were only a few scattered households here, to Xu Jiaxin, having money meant she could get them to help her.
"They could... but we don’t interact much..."
"Then that’s not a problem. Leave taking care of you to me. As for Zhaodi, let’s have her stay in school and focus on her classes. And don’t worry about the money you mentioned," Xu Jiaxin told her.
"Also, I suggest you go to the hospital as soon as possible. Treating your illness is what’s important."
"I have no money," Liu Hongyun said with a frown. "Besides, this kind of illness can’t be cured anyway. I can just endure it. If I let the girl come back home, it’ll be easier for me, and I can slowly recuperate. I’ll probably get a bit better."
"Don’t talk like that." Xu Jiaxin frowned at Liu Hongyun. "Let’s take you to the hospital first for a check-up. We’ll have them assess your condition and then decide what to do."
Liu Hongyun tried to refuse again, but Xu Jiaxin immediately said, "If you refuse, I won’t give you any money."
Liu Hongyun could only shut her mouth.
Su Zhaozhao looked at Xu Jiaxin and couldn’t help but ask, "Jiaxin, won’t this be too much trouble for you?"
Although giving money was the simplest and most direct solution, she felt there had to be other ways.
"It’s fine. I believe that in this world, any problem that can be solved with money isn’t a real problem."
Su Zhaozhao was reminded of the description of the Xu Family in the novel—they were millionaires.
In this era, being a millionaire put you far beyond the majority of people in the country. It was a level at the very peak of the pyramid.
Indeed, for rich people like them, a problem that could be solved with money wasn’t a problem at all.
"Then let’s go to the hospital first."
So they took Liu Hongyun to the military hospital. After examining her, the doctor said that Liu Hongyun had a rheumatic autoimmune disease and needed to be hospitalized for treatment.
Su Zhaozhao sighed. It seemed this kind of illness could only be managed slowly, and most likely, it would be difficult to ever fully recover from.
The doctor said Liu Hongyun’s condition was severe right now, but with gradual treatment, she would be able to live a normal life during periods when it didn’t flare up.
In the end, Liu Hongyun was admitted to the hospital for treatment.
Xu Jiaxin got Liu Hongyun a private room so she could stay with her child.
"From now on, don’t let Zhaodi drop out of school, understand? The reason I’m giving you money is because I hope she can get a good education. She loves to study, and with an education, she can definitely make something of herself."
As Xu Jiaxin spoke, she reached out and stroked Wang Zhaodi’s hair.
The girl looked small and skinny; you could tell at a glance that she had suffered a lot.
Listening to Xu Jiaxin’s words, her eyes filled with tears that threatened to fall.
"Teacher Xu, you’re too good to me." Wang Zhaodi looked as if she was about to burst into tears.
Xu Jiaxin couldn’t help but reach out and pinch Wang Zhaodi’s cheek. "From now on, study hard. When you come to Shencheng City in the future, you can come find me, okay? Shencheng City is especially prosperous and lively. There are white-collar jobs, the kind where you work in an office building. I think that would suit you well."
As Wang Zhaodi listened to Xu Jiaxin’s description, a picture began to form in her mind.
She nodded forcefully. "Okay, Teacher! I’ll work hard!"
Su Zhaozhao and Xu Jiaxin left the hospital room, and Xu Jiaxin had someone buy and deliver some daily necessities.
The whole thing only cost a few dozen yuan.
Xu Jiaxin sighed with emotion. "It was only a few dozen yuan. That’s less than what I’d spend on a set of skincare products in Hong Kong. Sigh... Zhaozhao, tell me, why is life so hard for the poor?"
"Actually, most people live this kind of difficult life," Su Zhaozhao said to Xu Jiaxin with a smile. "You’re one of the lucky ones."
’And I guess I’m lucky too. Even though I don’t have that much money, I have a lot of people who love me.’
Just then, a voice came from the side. "Zhaozhao, what are you doing here? Are you not feeling well?"
The man’s gentle voice sounded, leaving Su Zhaozhao a bit dazed.
She turned her head and saw Lin Shumo’s gentle face.
Su Zhaozhao nodded at him. "Doctor Lin, what a coincidence. One of my student’s mothers is sick, so we brought her here."
"I see."
Lin Shumo noticed Su Zhaozhao’s coldness, and the smile on his thin lips turned bitter.
The distance between him and Su Zhaozhao was, after all, only growing wider.
But there was nothing to be done about it.
What happened, happened. It couldn’t be changed.
But Su Zhaozhao was still the same as ever—so kind, always happy to help others.
Just like when he had first met her.
Back then, she had helped Fu Yuling, and now she was helping someone else. She was truly as kind as a fairy.
It was just a pity that he had lost Su Zhaozhao’s trust forever.
’This is my own doing; I have no one to blame but myself.’
When Xu Jiaxin saw Lin Shumo, her eyes widened in surprise.
After Lin Shumo had left, she immediately poked Su Zhaozhao’s arm. "Zhaozhao, he’s so handsome! Is he your second male lead?"