BXBX NOVEL Chapter 316 - 294: All Members Present
Xiao Qian and Jia Xiufang talked in her room until late at night.
After stabilizing her emotions, Auntie’s situation also improved. Even accompanying menopausal women in reminiscing about the past didn’t irritate her anymore.
Returning to her own room, she lay in bed, admiring Yu Xiaoqiang’s engagement ring from all angles.
It wasn’t exaggeratedly luxurious, nor was it cheap. The design was fresh, and Xiao Qiang had quite a good taste. The ring’s value was just within his affordability. Xiao Qian had worn more expensive rings before, but she only wore this one on her middle finger.
As she was thinking about him, Shi Yu called.
“Boss Qian, are you asleep?”
“No, so, how are you feeling, miss? Do you need psychological counseling? I’ll
give you a 50% discount.”
“I’m feeling fine… I don’t need counseling for now, but I want to hire you to help someone else.”
“Who?”
“The girl who was kidnapped with us, do you remember?”
“Mhm, Ming Lang mentioned that she’s not in good shape.”
“My brother also told me the same thing, Boss Qian, I have an idea.”
“Huh? You want me to go and treat her?”
“No, what if she doesn’t want to see us right now? We were all kidnapped together, but we two escaped intact, while she didn’t… We shouldn’t show our faces, but instead find someone else to counsel her, so as not to cause her a second trauma.”
After the incident with Xiao Xuanzi, Shi Touyu’s thinking had matured significantly, becoming more insightful than before.
For that unfortunate girl, if Shi Yu and Xiao Qian would easily arouse her jealousy, it’s better for them not to meet at all.
“Good, you’re thinking more comprehensively now. I plan to call Dong Yi to go treat her while I provide guidance behind the scenes.” Xiao Qian approved, “So, you’re talking about something else with me?”
“Yes, I have a preliminary idea of starting a non-profit organization. I’ll raise funds and sponsorships, and you can help me find qualified doctors, preferably those with a loving heart. We want to use our limited power to help more girls in need, be it for post-abduction psychological therapy or guidance after suffering violence. There’s still a gap in this area.”
“Not hiding your rich-people identity anymore?” Xiao Qian joked.
Shi Yu chuckled, “No more hiding. Instead of weakening myself, I’d rather take advantage of the status and money my father has given me. I’ve discussed it with him, and he thinks it’s great for our family to be involved in some charity work, which will also benefit the company. Doing such mutually beneficial things is quite good. I’d rather help those who really need it than give money to ungrateful friends.”
Dedicating part of the pharmaceutical profits to charity is a great idea, and Shi Yu herself has connections to get sponsorship from other wealthy second-generation individuals.
Once she has the outline in her head, she immediately contacts Xiao Qian to discuss it.
Xiao Qian thinks for a moment, “It’s not impossible, but I guess it will take years to see your idea come true. Under current circumstances, even if you do start it, there won’t be many people willing to accept it.”
“Why?”
“Just pay attention to what’s happening around you and observe how ordinary people react when a girl is in trouble. People are more likely to hide and cover up the issue than actively seek our help for psychological therapy. Even if it’s free, not many will dare to come.”
After listening to Xiao Qian’s analysis, Shi Yu feels a bit disheartened.
“Why is it like this? Is it the woman’s fault for being a victim? Instead of condemning the bad guys, people put rumors and slanders on the woman!”
“It takes more than a day or two to change people’s minds. But don’t be disappointed. I’m interested in your idea, too; after six years, when I’ve built up my studio, we can collaborate. Our people will be responsible for the technical support, and you can pull in the sponsorships.”
By then, Shi Yu’s family will benefit, and Xiao Qian will be able to advertise her studio—combining charity work and income. That’s a good thing.
“By the way, Shi Touyu, how are you and your brother doing?”
“He rejected that woman, and I followed your advice of being firm.”
“Mhm, great job, just keep your emotions under control.”
After hanging up the phone and mulling over her conversation with Shi Yu, Xiao Qian combines that with what Yu Minglang mentioned at dinner, feeling an indescribable heaviness in her heart.
Whether it was that girl who may have suffered severe mental distress, or the girl who gave birth to a child and refused to leave the mountainous area, women are indeed a vulnerable group, whether Xiao Qian wants to admit it or not.
The next morning, as Xiao Qian was about to call Yu Minglang to ask if he was awake yet, someone knocked on her window.
Xiao Qian was used to it by now. She opened the window and Yu Minglang jumped in from outside.
“Going through the door would be better, as your hand is inconvenient.
“Xiao Mei, come out with me. I have something to tell you.”
Looking at his face, Xiao Qian knew that something big must have happened.
She wanted to go out through the door, but Yu Minglang pointed at the window so she understood, following him as they jumped out and took an unusual exit.
Unexpectedly, Yu Minglang didn’t take a taxi. Eldest Brother’s car was parked downstairs. As Xiao Qian pulled the door open, she was stunned.
Second Brother was actually driving!
What was going on? Were all the members of the Old Yu Family gathered? “Eldest Brother is out for business, and Second Brother is on vacation so he’s driving us. My mom’s been looking for me for half the day, I finally realized that my phone’s battery was dead.”
“Is there an emergency?” Xiao Qian asked.
“It probably isn’t a big deal, but my family’s Old Lady insists that you be present, too.”
Sensing Xiao Qian’s worry, Yu Minglang reached out and held her hand, reassuring her that nothing is scary with his support.
“Second Brother, how has Panpan been lately?” Xiao Qian asked Second Brother Yu, who was driving.
“Mhm, she’s gotten much better. She can already speak simple sentences, and Dong Yi says she’s recovering well.”
“Is Da Yi with you during winter break?”
“Mhm, she considers it a winter break job.” Only working for her uncle, no money involved.
Dong Yi didn’t want to go back to the village. Once she returned, she wouldn’t receive good treatment, so she simply stayed at the house rented by Second Brother Yu. She brought Panpan over for treatment and to play with the child. Under Dong Yi’s care, Xiao Panpan gained weight and began to smile more.
After settling his son’s issue, Second Brother felt much more at ease and seemed to have aged much less.
He would stay at work during the day and return home at night to hold his son. Dong Yi would have dinner prepared, and after eating, he would play with his son for a while. When the child fell asleep, he returned to work.
His life was quite comfortable.
“So, did Da Yi come back with you this time?” Xiao Qian didn’t have Dong Yi’s phone number, so they couldn’t contact each other. She still wanted Dong Yi to treat the kidnapped girl who went to the mountains with her. Xiao Qian would direct everything from behind the scenes.
“She stayed there. I asked her to come home for the New Year, but she refused.” “Once I finish handling my situation, I’ll go find her; I have work for her.”
“You can call our family’s landline, and I’ll arrange for someone to pick her up.” Second Brother’s words made Xiao Qian feel that something was amiss..