Chapter 778: 202: Direct confrontation, what is her name? _1 Chapter 778: 202: Direct confrontation, what is her name? _1 Typically, beautiful people have always had a knack for making lasting impressions.
Wu Yanyun couldnât help but feel a sense of familiarity with the pretty young lady standing in front of her. Before she could gather her thoughts, Ni Yang initiated: âYanyun, do we know each other from somewhere?â
Standing slightly shorter than Ni Yang, Wu Yanyun tethered somewhere around five feet four, her body thin, her complexion somewhat yellow from what could be attributed to long periods of malnutrition, which also seemed to have tinged her hair the same shade of yellow.
Her features were distinct, her big eyes full of life and animated, almost as though they were capable of speech.
In the almost-May weather, she was still wearing a quilted cotton jacket, evidently indicative of her familyâs dire economic situation.
Wu Yanyun had not expected such friendly and warm behavior from the young lady. She didnât seem to mind Yanyunâs dirty appearance, and suddenly, it hit Yanyun, âYou were the one riding the bike on the street that day, right?â
Once Yanyun said this, Ni Yang started to remember, âYes, yes, yes! Thatâs right! Did you get injured then?â
During that occasion, Wu Yanyun had left in such a rush that Ni Yang hadnât been able to ascertain whether she had been injured or not.
Wu Yanyun smiled and replied, âNo, Iâm all right. Your bike didnât even touch me last time.â
âThatâs good to hear.â
Visibly surprised, Han Xiaoyu questioned, âYangyang, you and Yanyun know each other?â
Ni Yang explained the entire incident to Han Xiaoyu, laughing as she recounted their strange meeting.
Han Xiaoyu nodded, âOh, so thatâs what happened.â
Wu Yanyun did have chores to do back home and could not stay for too long. After a brief chat, she prepared to depart, âXiaoyu, Yangyang, I should get going.â
Han Xiaoyu continued, âOh, by the way, Yanyun, when will you start school?â
At her words, Wu Yanyun wore a dispirited look on her face, âMy mom just had another baby, I canât leave the house for a while. I have no clue when Iâll be able to attend schoolâŠâ
Han Xiaoyu chose not to say anything more, but asked her to wait a moment, âWait here. Iâll be back.â
âAll right.â Wu Yanyun gave a nod.
Han Xiaoyu ran back into the house and returned shortly after with a red plastic bag, âYanyun, this is for you.â
The bag contained a few leftover pancakes from breakfast and two oranges.
Wu Yanyun declined right away, âXiaoyu, I cannot accept this. You should take it back.â
Han Xiaoyu insisted, âKeep it. We canât finish it all anyway. Donât hesitate. Just take it. You should head back now. Your baby brother might start crying again.â
âThen, thank you Xiaoyu.â In those times, no one was wealthy enough. Han Xiaoyuâs generosity touched Wu Yanyun deeply.
After Wu Yanyun had left, Han Xiaoyu shared Yanyunâs domestic conditions with Ni Yang.
Wu Yanyunâs father was disabled and could only perform some manual labor. Despite her motherâs competence, a woman having so many children left her crushed under the burden of life.
Wu Yanyunâs family was, therefore, in a very bad situation.
Thatâs why Wu Yanyun was still wearing a quilted cotton jacket even in mid-May.
Regardless of the era, there are always the rich and the poor. Equality of wealth always remains an unfeasible dream.
Ni Yang was left sighing after hearing this.
On returning home, Wu Yanyun found her two brothers playing in the mud and the other one sleeping soundly in his crib.
Her two brothers, 9 and 7 respectively, were both of school-going age but unable to attend due to their family circumstances. How could Wu Yanyun burden her mother with the need for her own education?
Wu Yanyun divided the three oranges into five parts.
For her father, her mother, her two brothers, and her grandmother.
âBig sis, whereâd you get these oranges? They are so sweet! Delicious!â Her elder brother, Wu Dalong, swallowed all his share in one gulp.
Her younger brother, Wu Erlong, looked at the three pieces of orange in his hand and immediately offered them to Wu Yanyun, âBig sis, I donât like sour food. I wonât eat it, but you can have it.â
He wanted to keep the oranges for his older sister because when there were good things, she always thought of them first while going without herself.
Wu Yanyun patted Wu Erlongâs little head, smiling, âYou have it. Big sis has already eaten. These oranges arenât sour. They are sweet.â
âBig sis, you should have it. I donât feel like eating them.â Wu Erlong showed a reluctant face.
Wu Yanyun understood her little brotherâs sentiment, âEat it soon, or I will give it to Dalong.â
On hearing that he could have another piece of orange, Wu Dalongâs eyes lit up with excitement.
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