Loveâs Beginning (2)
Jiang Xiaoman paused as she was about to leave, then rushed forward but hesitated at the door.
âLet go! You money-losing goods!â A very murky male voice sounded, âYour mother cannot be saved anymore, itâs better if she died faster! All the money you earned should be given to your old man! How else could you exist today if not for me? Where did you hide the money? Give it to me!â
âIn your dreams!â
âLittle girl, you donât want to live anymore?â
Then there was the sound of beating, and the sound of things being thrown. Bang! Crash!
âHost!! Hurry! Your teacher is being beaten!â
Of course, Jiang Xiaoman knew she was being beaten.
She wanted to go in and rescue her teacher.
After thinking about it, she pried a brick out from the wall, and busted open the door with one kick.
The two people who were arguing inside was surprised and looked at Jiang Xiaoman who suddenly appeared.
Holding a brick in her hand, Jiang Xiaoman pointed to the daughter-beating uncle, âYou, quickly let go of my teacher, or Iâm not going to hold back anymore!â
âHoho, little girl, is this your student? I heard that your family is very rich. Lend Uncle some money?â
There was panic in Tao Taoâs heart. Without a word, she grabbed the uncleâs leg and shouted at Jiang Xiaoman, âXiaoman, run! Heâs a lunatic, run!â
This was Tao Taoâs father.
Tao Taoâs father kicked her away and walked towards Jiang Xiaoman.
Tao Taoâs eyes widened, her tears fell in a daze, and she couldnât even feel the pain of being beaten.
Xiaoman was such a good child, how could she get involved in such a mess? She was still a child, how could sheâ
Jiang Xiaoman smacked Papa Tao unconscious with the brick.
He fell to the ground with a âBang!â and dust flew everywhere. Tao Tao was shocked silly.
âXiaoâXiaoman?â
âTeacher, are you okay?â Jiang Xiaoman squatted down and took Tao Taoâs hand. She found that she had scars on her hand and her body temperature was very cold. Jiang Xiaomanâs tears fell all of a sudden, âWuu wuu wuu, are you okay? Shall we call the police to catch him? Why did he beat people? Why did he beat you? Did he steal your money?â
She thought that even if Jiang Xiaoman had a wealthy family, she probably didnât get that much pocket money every month.
And after several months of contact, Tao Tao found that Jiang Xiaoman did not act spoiled at all, and was even very frugal. There was a rusty mooncake box in the bedroom that she still kept and didnât throw away.
She really... had no face to ask a child for money.
Tao Taoâs face turned from red to white, and she began to worry about her situation again.
Jiang Xiaoman was also lost in thought.
She didnât know how much money her teacher needed, but if even her money wasnât enough, then perhaps only her uncle could handle it.
Jiang Xiaoman said, âTeacher, you can go to my uncle. He is a good person, and he will help you. There are always more solutions than problems, and there is no hurdle that cannot be overcome.â
Tao Taoâs heart was moved, and a little hope grew in her heart.
If... If Mr. Jiang was willing to lend her money for her motherâs operation fees, she would work hard for Jiang Xiaoman in the future and be her private tutor for life!
But, would Mr. Jiang help her? After all, they were not relatives.
Tao Tao had mixed feelings in her heart.
After hesitating for a day, she finally went to Jiang Xing to borrow money.
âMr. Jiang.â Tao Tao had a thin face, and before she could finish speaking, her face already turned red first, âI, I, I have something, I want to trouble you with...â
Jiang Xing raised his eyes to look at her, âSpeak.â
âI... I want to get an advance on my salary.â
Jiang Xing was very easy to talk with, âSure.â
Tao Tao forced herself to continue, âI, I know it would be very presumptuous to say, but I... I need a lot of money.â
Jiang Xing looked at her seriously, âHow much does Teacher Tao want?â
â...Five hundred thousand.â
â...â
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