Chapter 58: Zhu Visits Lu Zhiyin (Extra 15)
Due to Leng Qing Qiu’s sudden joining, Zhu’s playtime for two rounds of the game was cut short to just one.
However, the game went smoothly. Although Lu Zhiyin’s operation was still a bit awkward, her mindset improved.
She started directing her teammates and, as expected, won the game. Lu Zhiyin’s stats were not as impressive as usual, but no one could question her contribution.
“Hoo…”
After the game ended, the dismissal bell rang.
Zhu let out a sigh, shook her head, put away her phone, and began to fulfill her duty as a librarian.
She spent the entire morning in the library and then attended two uneventful classes in the afternoon. When the dismissal bell rang, Zhu slowly left the classroom.
Usually, after school, she would wait outside her father’s office, partly to supervise him for harassing female students and partly to go home with him.
But today, Zhu hesitated.
She went to the lower-grade floor and to the classroom office.
“Report.”
Standing obediently at the door, she put her hand in front of her forehead to salute. The teachers in the classroom did not make things difficult for Zhu when they saw who it was.
“Come in.”
As the head of the grade spoke, Zhu entered the office.
Desks were put together, and teachers lay in their chairs in groups of three or five, looking somewhat lazy.
Zhu frowned slightly but said nothing.
She was still a student and did not have the right to criticize the teachers.
“Is there something you need, Miss Zhu?”
The head of the grade was somewhat respectful towards Zhu, knowing that Zhu was the Principal’s daughter and that the Principal doted on her.
“Just call me Zhu, Teacher.”
Nodding to the head of the grade, Zhu bent down.
“I’m here to inquire about a student named Lu Zhiyin. She seems to be missing lately? Do you know what happened to her?”
Using polite language with the teacher, Zhu’s courteous attitude was well-liked by the teachers.
“Lu Zhiyin? Did she offend you… No, no, did she violate any school rules?”
Noticing the change in Zhu’s gaze, the head of the grade quickly rephrased.
“She took a three-month leave of absence, apparently after being hit by a car. If she committed any serious school violations, we can expel her.”
The head of the grade’s words reached Zhu’s ears.
She straightened up and shook her head gently.
“No need, it’s not that serious. She just borrowed a book from the library and it’s overdue.”
Not wanting the poor girl to be expelled from school for minor trivialities, she was already miserable enough, and Zhu did not want her to become even more so.
“Can you tell me her address? I plan to visit her.”
Zhu’s character prevented her from ignoring people’s suffering. Moreover, she had rarely encountered someone who liked the same book as her, and she did not want Lu Zhiyin to die.
“…? Yes, I can. Let’s add each other on Qiuqiu, and I’ll send you her file.”
The head of the grade was taken aback, seemingly not expecting Zhu to be so concerned about that disabled person.
However, the head of the grade couldn’t remember every student’s address, and searching through paper files was too troublesome. Electronic files were different; they could be easily accessed.
At the same time, the head of the grade also had a slight selfish motive. If she could connect with the Principal’s daughter, perhaps her year-end bonus would be secured.
“Okay, that works. Thank you.”
After adding the head of the grade on Qiuqiu via QR code, Zhu turned and left the office.
Walking down the now somewhat deserted corridor, she looked through the electronic file the director had sent her.
“…? Both parents deceased, no stable source of income? What does she live on?”
Looking at the girl’s file, Zhu was somewhat confused.
Her life seemed even more difficult than hers.
Did she live on compensation money after her parents died? Could such a lone person really get compensation?
Regarding her living situation, the file had photos of her house, which looked to be in poor condition.
Zhu recalled that there had been a major flood in the city some time ago. Her own house was fine, but the girl’s house might not have been.
Her heart inexplicably tightened, and Zhu subconsciously began to think about how to help her.
She had helped classmates many times, but mostly to escape the unfair rules of the Principal or teachers, or to give them academic guidance. She had rarely provided financial assistance and had little experience.
Mainly, this was the first time she had encountered someone as miserable as Lu Zhiyin. There were orphans at school, but those orphans were at least physically sound and could find ways to make a living.
As for Lu Zhiyin… Zhu couldn’t imagine what she relied on to make money to live.
“Sigh…”
Sighing, Zhu used the online map to orient herself and walked towards Lu Zhiyin’s home.
When she passed a supermarket, she casually bought a carton of milk and some biscuits.
Unlike Leng Qing Qiu, Zhu did not engage in much physical activity. She wasn’t very strong, and carrying two boxes of items was a bit difficult for her.
With some difficulty, she carried the two boxes to Lu Zhiyin’s residence. The door was wide open, and the ground inside was in disarray. It seemed Lu Zhiyin was definitely not home.
“…Hiss…”
Putting down what she was carrying, she took out her phone, looked at the photo of the house on her phone, and then looked at the unremarkable house in front of her.
Her head hurt, and she rubbed her forehead.
If she wasn’t home, where would Lu Zhiyin be? Zhu’s mind was sharp, and she quickly figured out where Lu Zhiyin might be.
She was most likely at that dilapidated hospital in the residential area. Given the financial situation of the girl’s family, she couldn’t afford a better place.
After confirming Lu Zhiyin’s location, Zhu called a ride-sharing driver using her phone.
A lot of time was wasted, and it was getting late. She had originally intended to visit Lu Zhiyin the next day, but looking at the full cartons of milk and biscuits beside her, she dismissed the idea.
Rather than carrying these two boxes home, she might as well deliver them to Lu Zhiyin directly.
With that thought, she got into the car that quickly stopped in front of her.
“Take me to the nearest hospital.”
After scanning and paying, Zhu felt the milk and biscuits beside her.
Honestly, she wasn’t sure what sort of visit she was making by rashly going to see the girl.
Their relationship wasn’t very good, was it? Hmm… No, most people Zhu had helped weren’t really related to her either.
Thinking of this, Zhu felt that it was quite normal.
The ride-sharing driver drove quickly and soon brought Zhu to her destination.
“Thank you.”
Carrying her things, Zhu got out of the car and closed the door. She waved.
The ride-sharing driver ignored her and left on his own, which was normal, as the driver’s only goal was to make money.
“Heh… it really is a bit old…”
Turning around, Zhu looked at the hospital building in front of her. The red cross on the rooftop, symbolizing a hospital, was a bit peeling.
