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Zhou Kun’s voice was so quiet that Chen Li Shu didn’t hear him clearly. She instinctively asked, "What did you say?"
Zhou Kun looked up, frowning. "I also heard about Shu Se Group sponsoring students from impoverished families. Back then, I specifically went to ask the head teacher about the situation, but the head teacher said they hadn't received any notification."
No sponsorship money? A cold glint flashed in Chen Li Shu’s eyes. She wondered if it was a problem on Zhang Bin’s end, or if the sponsorship funds had been embezzled by the school’s leadership.
However, regardless of the outcome, she needed to deal with the current situation first. After leaving Zhou Kun's home, she would send people to investigate the truth of the matter.
So, Chen Li Shu placed her hands on Zhou Kun's shoulders and asked earnestly, "Then I am standing here personally telling you that I am willing to sponsor you to continue your studies. Are you willing to go back?"
The woman lying on the bed, supporting her broken body, said to Zhou Kun, "Xiao Kun, what are you still standing there for? Hurry and answer this auntie, say you are willing!"
After speaking, the woman coughed violently again, a look of pain appearing on her face. However, to avoid worrying Zhou Kun, she managed to hide it.
Zhou Kun glanced at Chen Li Shu, then at the woman on the bed. He pursed his lips, and under their expectant gazes, he still shook his head. "Auntie, I know your kindness. If I go to study, my mother will be alone at home, and I'm worried something might happen.
All roads lead to Rome. I believe that even without this opportunity, there will be other ways out. If I abandon my own mother for a bright future, my conscience will be uneasy for the rest of my life."
Su Nian, who had returned from buying groceries, heard Zhou Kun's words. Seeing the child's filial piety, she felt a pang in her heart. She stepped forward, about to tell Zhou Kun that Chen Li Shu would find a way to handle his mother's situation, but before she could speak, Chen Li Shu interrupted.
"Anyway, the opportunity is given to you. Everyone has their own choices, and everyone must pay the price for their choices. You are a good child, and I hope heaven will favor you.
Auntie has other matters to attend to. You cook these vegetables and consider it replenishing your mother's nutrition. If there's a chance, I'll come back to ask for your thoughts again."
As Chen Li Shu spoke, she walked to Su Nian's side, took the two large bags of pork ribs from her hands, and handed them to Zhou Kun.
Zhou Kun was somewhat surprised. He quickly waved his hands to refuse, "I can't take your things for free. You should take this back."
"I bought it for you anyway. Consider it a welcome gift for the first visit." With that, Chen Li Shu forcefully placed the pork ribs into Zhou Kun's hands.
Zhou Kun had no choice but to accept the pork ribs. He looked at Chen Li Shu seriously and said, "Auntie, you are a good person. I thank you here for your sponsorship of impoverished students!"
"Mm." Chen Li Shu curled her lips slightly, then turned and left the dilapidated house.
Zhou Kun watched Chen Li Shu's retreating back. Only after she had left did he turn around, and in a much better mood, said to the woman, "Mom, I'll make some soup with the pork ribs for you today to replenish your body. Perhaps with improved nutrition, your legs can heal themselves."
The woman grabbed the pork ribs and threw them forcefully onto the ground. She glared at him, her eyes wide with anger and disappointment, and questioned, "Why? Why didn't you go to school?! With your grades, getting into a good university wouldn't be a problem. Is it because I'm holding you back? I should have known; I might as well be dead!"
After saying these words through her tears, the woman struggled to get out of bed to end her life.
Zhou Kun was startled by this outburst. He froze for a moment, then seeing the woman clutching a broken pair of scissors, his actions were faster than his thoughts. He grabbed the scissors, allowing them to pierce his flesh.
"Xiao... Xiao Kun!" The woman's expression turned blank with shock as she looked at Zhou Kun's blood-soaked hand.
Zhou Kun's thin shoulders trembled. He bit his lower lip tightly, looking at the woman. "Mom, you are not a burden. To me, nothing is more important than family. Only with you by my side do I have the motivation to live. Without you, I couldn't live at all!"
Hearing Zhou Kun's words, the woman's heart was filled with regret, and she began to cry uncontrollably.
This cry carried outside, reaching the ears of Chen Li Shu and the others, who had not gone far and were still paying attention to the situation in the room.
Su Nian, unable to bear it, asked, "Madam, I just checked the woman's condition. Her legs are indeed rotting, but it's not hopeless.
If she undergoes several surgeries at the hospital to alleviate the inflammation first, and then rests well, she can walk again.
We can fully cover the medical expenses and let Zhou Kun return to school. But why didn't you mention helping them with the medical expenses just now?"
In Su Nian's opinion, Chen Li Shu had always been soft-hearted and would immediately help solve such problems. Why was she hesitating today?
Chen Li Shu let out a helpless sigh. "Among the students we sponsor, eight out of ten are in similar situations.
I have money, and I can help him solve his current difficulties, but it's only for the present. After surgery, a large amount of money will be needed for supplements to strengthen the body, and subsequent rehabilitation will also cost money.
Can I help one such child, and then seven or eight more? I believe it's better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish. I will go back and think carefully about how to arrange this matter. Rest assured, I will not ignore this."
Su Nian nodded as if she understood, then said, "Zhou Kun mentioned that he didn't receive the sponsorship funds. Should I investigate what happened?"
Mentioning this matter, Chen Li Shu's brow furrowed. She said, "It's not too late to investigate tomorrow. I strongly suspect there might be a problem with Zhang Bin's part. It's getting late, let's go home first. Tomorrow, we'll visit other families to see if their situations are the same."
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Upon returning home, Chen Li Shu ate dinner distractedly and went back to her room.
Gu Xing Dong noticed her unusual state and pulled her into his embrace, softly asking, "What's wrong? Did something happen that's bothering you? Tell me, maybe I can help you solve it."
Chen Li Shu nestled her head into Gu Xing Dong's embrace, finding a comfortable position. Leaning against him, she roughly recounted the day's events.
After listening, Gu Xing Dong asked teasingly, "What, are you planning to find jobs for these impoverished students? Otherwise, where will the money come from to solve their current predicaments?"