The Goddess is a Little Pitiful, I Invested in Her! - Chapter 47

Chapter 47 – Wang Shang: I shouldn’t have come?

On a Saturday morning, a guest arrived at Qi Yun’s house. Or rather, an acquaintance.

“Auntie Zhou?” Qi Yun greeted, surprised to see her.

As Qi Yun came out of his room, he saw Wang Shang’s mother, Auntie Zhou, sitting on the sofa with an embarrassed smile on her face.

Qi’s parents were sitting beside her. When Qi’s mother saw Qi Yun, she said, “Auntie Zhou is here to see you.”

“Ah? Auntie Zhou, what’s the matter?”

Qi Yun and Wang Shang were very familiar with each other as they were childhood friends. Auntie Zhou had watched Qi Yun grow over the years, and their connection spanned from the past to the present.

“Auntie Zhou, is something troubling you?” Qi Yun asked, sensing that there might be a reason behind her unexpected visit.

Auntie Zhou had quite a shy nature, and talking to a junior like Qi Yun, she was also polite and soft-spoken.

Qi Yun asked, showing a sense of gratitude towards her. He had heard rumors in his past life that when he fell ill, Wang Shang had made a special trip to Qi Yun’s house to take care of him.

Without saying a word, Wang Shang left a bag behind and hurriedly left. When Qi’s parents opened the bag, they were astonished to find 100,000 yuan inside.

When they caught up Wang Shang, he refused to take back the money.

Later, Qi Yun called Wang Shang specifically to ask him about the money. Wang Shang told Qi Yun that 50,000 yuan was his savings, and the other 50,000 yuan was given by his mother, Auntie Zhou.

In comparison to the Qi family, Wang Shang’s family was not as financially well-off.

Auntie Zhou’s husband, Mr. Wang Shang’s father, tragically died in a car accident when he was young. Auntie Zhou never remarried and raised Wang Shang on her own, so she rarely had much savings. It was challenging for her to come up with 50,000 yuan.

In his past life, Qi Yun always wanted Wang Shang to take the money back, saying that he didn’t need the money.

After all, with the help of Lian Qingxue and his own savings, he didn’t really need the 100,000 yuan.

To Qi Yun’s surprise, when he called Wang Shang and offered him the money, Wang Shang replied, “Whether or not you need the money is your concern, but this 100,000 yuan is for my brother.”

Qi Yun couldn’t say anything after that.

……

Seeing Auntie Zhou again in this life, Qi Yun’s mood was naturally different.

“Well, Auntie actually wants a favor. I heard that you’re doing well in school. Can you provide tutoring for our Wang Shang? It doesn’t have to be a long commitment. Just let him come to ask you some questions and clear his doubts.” Auntie Zhou asked.

“What kind of favor is that?” Qi Yun laughed: “Wang Shang is also pretty good at studying. We can learn from each other. If he is having any problems, he can just come and ask me directly!”

“Ugh! Auntie knew you were a good boy!”

Auntie Zhou agreed happily and departed.

Watching her back as she left, Qi’s mom and dad sighed, “Zhou is not someone who asks for help. It must have been quite challenging for her to make this request.”

Qi’s father nodded: “When her husband passed away, there was no man in the house. We thought she couldn’t hold on with her soft personality. Who knew she would never ask anyone and raise Wang Shang on her own. If it wasn’t for her child, it would have been impossible to ask her for help.”

“That’s right. Little Zhou has been hoping that Wang Shang will do well. This child has really worried his parents throughout his life.”

After speaking, Qi’s mom glanced at Qi Yun sternly.

Upon hearing their conversation, Qi Yun innocently questioned, “What did I do wrong again?” He seemed genuinely puzzled

……

When Qi Yun walked back to his room and closed the door, a smile appeared on his face.

In his previous life, his parents worried the most when he fell ill. The realization brought a mix of emotions within him.

Qi’s mother no longer had the same loud voice she now had, and her voice was a bit hoarse every day.

Qi Yun knew that behind his back, his mother would secretly shed tears.

Qi’s father could no longer carry out simple tasks like holding a cup of tea or reading the newspaper. The burden had aged him, his hair turned gray within six months, and he now relied on reading glasses.

Fortunately, in this new life, he won’t be the one to make his parents see their child dying before them. Being scolded by his parents every day, Qi Yun felt very satisfied.

……

In the afternoon, even Qingxue came over.

From Monday to Friday, Qi Yun would help her for an hour.

On weekends, their study sessions would extend to two afternoons. Qi Yun held Qingxue’s exercise book in his hand while she anxiously clasped her hands together and her eyes fixed on him.

“You’re doing pretty well.” Qi Yun nodded.

Lian Qingxue let out a sigh of relief.

“But you made a mistake in this question. You got it wrong. You forgot to transform the last two steps. It’s an old problem!”

Lian Qingxue looked at where Qi Yun was pointing and opened her mouth wide.

Qi Yun took out a thin willow branch.

Lian Qingxue looked at him with wide eyes and pleaded, “Can I please not get spanked?” Her voice carried a pitiful tone, and she pouted her lips.

“What do you think?” Qi Yun smiled.

Lian Qingxue pouted even more, leaning over the desk and dramatically creating a curve in her back.

“Smack ……”

The sound of the whip rang out, and Lian Qingxue’s head shrank into the table.

There was a moment of silence.

Neither of them said anything.

“Gulp.”

The sound of Qi Yun swallowing saliva was especially noticeable inside the silent room.

Lian Qingxue hurriedly straightened up and sat on the bench, not daring to look at Qi Yun.

“Qi Yun!”

Wang Shang pushed the door of the room with reference books in his hand.

When he entered the room and looked at Qi Yun and Lian Qingxue, he felt that there was something strange going on between these two. He couldn’t help but rub his head.

“I think I shouldn’t have come?”