Chapter 2027: Yaya (4)
It was around that time she learned that Liao Zhaoji had died a year ago, succumbing to a serious illness that took her swiftly. Yet, while alive, she would often talk to Yaya about her three brothers, praising their accomplishments.
Yaya was young then, but being repeatedly told day and night, it gradually imprinted on her heart.
After Liao Zhaoji’s death, the last bit of money in the family was squandered, leaving her and her father as beggars, begging during the day and sleeping at night in a dilapidated house which let in both wind and rain, all the while constantly inquiring about news of her three brothers.
However, the Ruan Family had long since moved to the city, making her inquiries difficult, leaving no traces until later when Ruan Wei returned to Xiahe Village, enabling her to find him—by then, she and her father had been begging for half a year.
Initially, naturally, Ruan Wei did not want to deal with her.
Yet back then when Liao Zhaoji caused a fuss, he was young; with the passage of time, certain matters fade slowly, so his hatred for Liao Zhaoji was far lesser compared to Ruan Jun and Ruan Chi.
Moreover, it was chiefly due to his personality: his indecisiveness destined him to turn a blind eye to Yaya, who persistently chased after him.
Thus, he gradually started aiding her, from a steamed bun to a meal, eventually giving her almost half of his living expenses.
Even last year, when he went to Beidu for university, he would still pinch some from his living expenses to send to her and her father.
This life continued for almost two years.
Ruan Wei thought he had kept it secret for two years; by being cautious, he believed it would escape the family’s notice. Who would have guessed that Yaya somehow found out about Ruan Jun’s wedding and came to seek him, begging him to take her to meet her other two brothers.