Lulu hesitated. She liked painting, but she was reluctant to leave the orphanage where she grew up. Although the conditions here were simple, everyone here gave her the warmth of home.
Lulu was orphaned when her parents died in a car accident when she was five years old. Her parents' compensation was defrauded by her uncle and aunt. After receiving the money, her uncle and aunt claimed to take her on a trip, but in the end they
Abandoned her in Nanyun.
At that time, Lulu was begging on the street, and happened to meet Zhang Li, the dean who was out shopping. Seeing that she was pitiful, Zhang Li took her home. After that, Zhang Li adopted several children one after another, and then met her by chance.
In the Year of Mars, the current orphanage was established.
Zhang Li also called the police after learning about Lulu's situation. After more than a year of hard work, she finally recovered only a small part of the compensation. At that time, Zhang Li also asked Lulu whether she wanted to return to her hometown or not.
Stay in Nagumo.
Lulu, who was not yet seven years old at the time, had a calmness that her peers did not have, and had experienced the ups and downs of the world. She decided to stay in the orphanage and grow up with this group of children.
This situation lasted almost seven years. Now that Xiao Yingxi proposed such an idea, she hesitated. She had a desire to paint in her heart, but she was reluctant to let go of everything here, so she fell silent.
Seeing that Lulu remained silent, Xiao Yingxi did not force her. She touched Lulu's head and said softly.
"Don't rush to answer me. I will stay here for a while. I will come here every day to teach you some basic knowledge. Painting is not just about technique. We also need to master some theoretical knowledge.
, I will find you some easy-to-understand introductory books another day."
After saying that, Xiao Yingxi and Gu Jinmo walked out of the studio and went to see the dean Zhang Li. However, as soon as they walked outside the office, they heard the sound of car brakes coming from the yard.
Turning around, I saw Xiao Zichen and Mo Yurou getting out of the car. They seemed to be a little excited.
The dean in the office heard the sound and came out. When he saw a strange couple, he was a little confused.
"Daddy, Mommy, why are you here?"
Xiao Yingxi was curious as to why her parents were here. As soon as she finished speaking, Gu Jinmo explained in a low voice.
"I was the one who told uncle and aunt that we were here."
At this time, Xiao Zichen had already spoken.
"Luoluo, Jinmo, what's going on? You just said this is an orphanage funded by Si Nian?"
Judging from the expressions of Xiao Zichen and his wife, it was obvious that he did not know the existence of this orphanage at all.
At this time, Zhang Li walked up to Xiao Zichen and his wife and asked.
"Who are you two?"
"Hello, we are Si Nian's parents. I heard that this orphanage was funded by Si Nian back then?"
Zhang Li nodded and showed a little more respect for Xiao Zichen and Mo Yurou in front of her. Then she invited them into the office and told them in detail about the establishment of the orphanage.
After everything was clear, Xiao Zichen said without thinking.
"Don't worry, Director Zhang. We, husband and wife, will continue to support your orphanage in the future. We will continue to help him complete the things that he has not completed this year."
For Xiao Zichen and Mo Yurou, there is no pressure at all to bear the expenses of an orphanage. It is just their daily expenses for a few months.
At this time, Xiao Yingxi on the side spoke again.
"Dean Zhang, I plan to adopt Lulu. I know that I do not meet the adoption requirements, but I can assure you that I will definitely train her to be an excellent artist."
Maybe it was the connection between eyes, maybe it was because of the studio, Xiao Yingxi had a different feeling towards Lulu, as if Lulu could place her thoughts on Mas Nian.
After Zhang Li heard this, she didn't hesitate for long and said directly.
"Miss Xiao, in the end we have to listen to Lulu's own opinion on this matter. To be honest, Lulu can only receive the most common compulsory education when she stays here. It is impossible for us to provide her with a better learning environment here. Back then, Ma
The reason why Mr. Snian spent a huge amount of money to build a studio in the orphanage was because he was interested in Lulu's painting skills. Unfortunately, she has not received professional training for so many years, which buried her talent. If Lulu is willing
Come with you, you don’t have to worry about the adoption procedures, because Lulu’s situation is different from other children here, and her identity and household registration are not in the orphanage.”
At this moment, a voice suddenly rushed in from the door, and the slightly calm Lulu just now actually threw herself into Zhang Li's arms, like a pitiful child.
"Mom, Dean, I won't leave. I promised you to stay here to take care of my brothers and sisters. This is my home. I don't want to learn painting anymore. Mom, Dean, don't drive me away."
Lulu was a little panicked. She had already regarded this place as her home. Was she going to a strange place now? Although she wanted to continue learning painting, if the price she paid was to leave here, then she would rather not learn painting.
painting.
Seeing Lulu crying in his arms, Zhang Li looked embarrassed and comforted Lulu kindly.
"Son, didn't you say that you hope to become a painter in the future so that you can come back here to teach children how to draw? Miss Xiao took you away so that you can receive a better education. You should be happy."
"No, Mother Dean, I just want to stay by your side, don't leave me alone."
"Silly boy, how could Mother Dean not want you? No matter where you go, you will always be my child."
"Lulu, I'm not saying that you will leave here forever after you leave me. You can come back here to stay for a while during the school holidays every year. My dad and mommy also said just now that they will continue to fund the orphanage.
So this place will always exist.”
Xiao Yingxi was a little moved when she saw Lulu's reluctance to leave this place. She could probably feel Masnian's helplessness and reluctance when she had to leave their home because of her.
As soon as Xiao Yingxi finished speaking, Lulu stood up from Zhang Li's arms, looked at Xiao Yingxi with a confused face, and asked.
"What do you mean they will continue to fund the orphanage? Isn't it Brother Si Nian who has supported us all these years? Is Brother Si Nian going to stop funding us?"
As soon as Lulu said this, the expressions on the faces of everyone in the office became solemn and complicated.
Thirteen-year-old Lulu was already more mature than her peers. Seeing the serious and dignified expressions, she frowned slightly and asked hurriedly.
"What's wrong with brother Si Nian? Did something happen?"
This thirteen-year-old child was so sensitive that he only sensed something was wrong from a few words.
At this time, when Lulu's eyes fell on Xiao Yingxi's face, Xiao Yingxi's nose became sour and tears came out of her eyes. Seeing this, Mo Yurou hugged her in his arms with distress.
Zhang Li on the side saw this and hurriedly pulled Lulu out of the office.
"Lulu, you go to the studio first, and the dean's mother will explain it to you later, okay?"
Lulu was a little hesitant, but when she saw the solemn expressions on the faces of those in the room, she nodded silently and left.
Zhang Li returned to the office and said with an apologetic look.
"I'm sorry, Lulu is the child who is most attached to Mr. Masnian. Every time Mr. Masnian comes, he will accompany the child to draw alone. I will explain Mr. Sinian's matter to Lulu, but there are other things here.
My children are still too young, so I think it’s better not to tell them.”
"What Dean Zhang said is, just do as you say. As for the other things, keep them as they are. I will find someone to take charge of the work here later. If you have any needs, you can ask him. It's not too early."
Okay, then we’ll go back first.”
Xiao Zichen was still calm. Seeing his daughter's emotional breakdown again, he decided to leave here as soon as possible.
After that, Zhang Li sent the group of people away and went to the studio.
When Lulu learned about Mas Nian, she hugged Zhang Li and cried loudly, and then decided to leave with Xiao Yingxi, because she always remembered what Mas Nian said to her, as long as she worked hard, she would be successful in the future.
He must be a very good painter.
Of course, Lulu does not expect to become a painter. She just hopes that one day she can return here so that every child here can describe this beautiful world through colorful paintbrushes.
When she returned to the villa and got out of the car, Xiao Yingxi suddenly spoke.
"Daddy, Mommy, I've made you worry these past few days, I'm sorry."
Hearing this, Mo Yurou hugged Xiao Yingxi in her arms. She knew that her daughter had finally come out.
"Luoluo, sorry for saying anything to us, we are all a family. Your dad and I just hope that each of you will be well, do you understand?"
"Okay, family, are you crying here and making people laugh? Let's go, the food will probably be heated again."
Xiao Zichen breathed a long sigh of relief and said happily. After speaking, he walked towards the kitchen. Gu Jinmo saw that Xiao Yingxi and her daughter had something to say, so he chased Xiao Zichen and said.
"Uncle, let me help you."
This was the most solid meal she had eaten in a while. Xiao Yingxi had a good appetite. Although there was still a touch of sadness between her eyebrows, she was much more cheerful than the previous few days.
While eating, Xiao Zichen and Mo Yurou kept holding dishes for Xiao Yingxi, eager to let her make up for all the food she hadn't eaten in the past few days.