dognovel Chapter 25 How come she seems more like an orphan than I do?
Chapter 25 How come she seems more like an orphan than I do?
"Brother, what's the name of the director of our orphanage again?" Jiang Ning asked tentatively.
"Tan Shilin," Jiang Yu replied instantly.
"..."
Jiang Ning's expression darkened.
Incorrect answer!
The dean's name is Lan Huixin, not Tan Shilin!
And the dean isn't a man, you know!
Jiang Ning's mind conjured up the image of a woman with a perpetual smile, a thick ponytail, and a gentle nature towards all children…
The children in the orphanage all called her "Mom".
Everyone likes her very much and believes that there is no one better than "Mom".
pity…
"Mom" is a word that represents birth.
It was all an act; she deceived everyone.
The orphanage may look nice on the surface, but it's actually a place where people "sell their bodies".
Fortunately, the older brother discovered "Mom's" conspiracy.
That's why my brother set fire to the orphanage and escaped with me.
My brother led me to escape to a place far from the desert, to a coastal area thousands of miles away.
Because "Mom" cannot get close to the water.
Therefore, they are safe living by the sea.
"Why did you suddenly think of asking Lao Tan?" Jiang Yu asked with interest.
"It's nothing, it's just... I suddenly missed him," Jiang Ning said dismissively.
"Yeah, me too. I even dreamed about him yesterday."
Mentioning Tan Shilin, Jiang Yu felt a rare pang of sadness.
The only person in the world who was the best to him was Tan Shilin.
Sadly, he passed away much earlier than expected.
Good people always die young.
Jiang Yu still doesn't understand why the dean hanged himself back then.
He's such a cheerful person...
What's bothering you?
Jiang Ning sensed that Jiang Yu was feeling down, so she quickly changed the subject.
"elder brother…"
"Um?"
"You really found a job?"
"Of course, who do you think I am?"
Jiang Yu's tone carried a hint of smugness: "It's a purely public institution. Let's not even talk about whether I can get a permanent position. At least your brother is now considered a half-civil servant."
When he said this, his voice unconsciously rose eight octaves.
"Wow! That's great, bro, you're awesome!" Jiang Ning squinted her eyes happily and rubbed her little hand against Jiang Yu's back.
She knew that her ability had taken effect.
Although it came much faster than she had expected, she was not surprised at all.
From childhood to adulthood, she has always succeeded in everything she has tried to do to help her brother.
She never let her brother down.
"Boom!"
A low, rumbling sound came from near and far.
Jiang Yu looked up at the sky…
There was no moon or stars in the sky; it was pitch black.
It is going to rain?
He instinctively sped up.
"Holy crap, thunder! Buckle up!"
"Brother...that wasn't thunder..."
"what?"
"It's my stomach growling..."
"..."
The air was silent for three seconds.
Jiang Yu then realized that Jiang Ning hadn't eaten dinner yet.
He's not alone in the family anymore.
Just because he's not hungry doesn't mean his sister isn't hungry.
He had witnessed this guy's appetite firsthand; he could eat an entire family bucket by himself.
It's normal to be hungry if you haven't eaten dinner by then.
Actually, Jiang Ning hadn't eaten enough in the morning.
Jiang Yu bought her beef-filled buns.
She doesn't eat beef.
The worst part is that Jiang Yu didn't give her money for breakfast this morning.
Jiang Ning knew that Jiang Yu hadn't regained his memory, so she didn't dare ask him for pocket money or anything, fearing that he would give it away to her because he was stingy.
With no other option, she could only trade her morning beef buns with her deskmate for two bags of instant noodles to tide her over.
"Alright, I've finally found a job, let's go out and celebrate tonight!" Jiang Yu waved one hand, his spirit soaring, "Who can rival me?"
"Come on, let's go get some late-night snacks!"
Jiang Ning's face instantly tensed up.
She clutched Jiang Yu's clothes, her voice trembling slightly.
"But...but it's getting dark, is this okay?"
Jiang Yu looked completely bewildered: "So what if it's dark?"
"that is…"
Jiang Ning hesitated, then said, "It's nothing, I'm just afraid of the dark..."
"What are you afraid of? Are you afraid of ghosts?"
"Tch, who do you think you are? I'm not afraid of...that thing!"
"Then what are you afraid of? Bad people?"
"Well, I guess so..." Jiang Ning nodded perfunctorily.
Jiang Yu joked nonchalantly, his tone carrying a carefree confidence.
"There's even less to fear about people. Don't forget, your brother has a mental illness; he's got a built-in buff when he stabs people."
"elder brother!!!"
Jiang Ning patted him on the back in her haste.
"Don't talk nonsense! Spit it out!"
"What the heck?"
"Ptooey! Otherwise it'll be bad luck!"
"Ugh, ptooey, ptooey..."
Jiang Yu spat three times at the roadside in a perfunctory manner: "Is that enough?"
Jiang Ning finally breathed a sigh of relief, and her tense shoulders slowly relaxed.
But she was still very nervous.
Going out after dark... is it really okay?
I am indeed very afraid of ghosts.
Ever since her brother helped her escape from the orphanage, the "ghost" has been looking for us.
My brother said that the "ghost" and "Mom" are in cahoots.
"Mother" cannot get close to water, but "ghost" can.
It was "Mom" who sent "ghosts" to capture us.
As for what exactly a "ghost" is and what it looks like...
My brother never said that.
All I know is that after my brother secretly saw a "ghost" that night, he didn't say a word when he got back, and he even peed his pants in fear.
My brother is the bravest person in the world.
Even he's so afraid of "ghosts," those things must be really ugly and terrifying.
My brother said that nighttime is when "ghosts" are most active.
As long as you stay at home, you'll be fine.
But if you go out to a less crowded place, you will definitely be discovered by the "ghost".
Therefore, the older brother set a rule that he would never go out at night.
That's why my brother picks me up every day before dark.
Regardless of wind or rain, regardless of scorching heat or bitter cold...
My brother always appeared at the school gate before sunset, without exception.
Even if he was locked up in a mental hospital, he would ask the uncles and aunts from the neighborhood committee to pick me up for him.
But now…
Forget it.
My brother had a relapse and doesn't remember any of those things.
He doesn't even remember who his "mother" is, what happened at the orphanage, or the "ghosts"...
I don't even remember that I can't go out after dark.
He just got a job, so it's understandable that he wants to celebrate.
I shouldn't spoil his fun.
And as long as you go to crowded places, you'll be fine... right?
I hadn't had enough KFC from yesterday, hehe!
"How's it going? Have you decided what to eat?" Jiang Yu asked as he rode his bike.
"I've made up my mind, I want to eat KFC!" Jiang Ning said with starry eyes.
"OK!"
"I want a family bucket of KFC too!"
"OK!"
"I want to eat my fill this time!"
"OK!"
"I want three family buckets!"
"Okay... that's enough, I haven't been paid yet."
"Uh, okay..." Jiang Ning's voice trailed off.
"I'll owe you for now. Once I get paid, I'll treat you to a week of family bucket meals," Jiang Yu said confidently.
Jiang Ning chuckled twice, then pressed her face back against Jiang Yu's back.
"Brother, you're so kind!"
Jiang Yu smiled but didn't reply.
Ha ha…
Your good brother will get rid of you before he gets paid!
You only have yourself to blame!
Who is such a kind person that they make three family buckets for one meal?
Hello brother, I've lived for over twenty years and I've never seen three family buckets placed on one table.
You came to KFC to offer sacrifices?
"By the way, brother, what do you want to eat?" Jiang Ning asked curiously.
"Me? Let me think..."
Jiang Yu wasn't hungry at all.
If it weren't for the special circumstances today and someone's rumbling stomach, he really wouldn't have planned to go out for dinner.
Now he has to support two mouths to feed.
Every penny must be carefully calculated, and every penny saved must be saved.
But finding a job is such a memorable event, it would feel wrong not to celebrate.
I have to treat myself to something good to reward myself for all the suffering I've endured today.