vrcanaries Chapter 259 Taking in
Chapter 259 Taking in
She knew that her abilities were limited, and if she had enough financial resources, she would definitely leave enough living expenses for Liu Yin and her son to sustain them for a period of time.
But reality is always so cruel. She can only follow Xiao Zhixue's footsteps silently, secretly praying that Liu Yin will have a good encounter.
Seeing this, Liu Yin hurriedly hugged Ding Xiaojun tightly and kept up. Although her steps were hurried, they were full of unyielding tenacity.
She knew that no matter what the road ahead held, she and her son would depend on each other and face it together.
Xiaojun slowly woke up in his mother's arms, his ignorant eyes looking around at everything unfamiliar. His little voice was like the drizzle of early spring, soft and confused: "Mom, where are we going?"
When Liu Yin heard this childish question, her heart warmed up. She suppressed the sourness in her nose and responded gently: "Baby, the Queen will take you away from the place that scares you. As for where to go, the Queen has no idea, but we will always find the sky that belongs to us."
There was no panic on Ding Xiaojun's face, but an innocent smile. He hugged Liu Yin's neck tightly and smiled innocently: "As long as I am with the queen, no matter where I go, Xiaojun is not afraid!"
This warm yet slightly sad conversation blew into An Ying'er's heart like a spring breeze, making her look sideways involuntarily with mixed feelings.
She was grateful to Xiao Zhixue for helping her get rid of the shadow of the past. She now lived a peaceful life in Nanchong City. Recalling the years that were like purgatory, it seemed as if everything was a lifetime ago.
Now, she is grateful and hopes that such good luck can come to Liu Yin and her son.
After some thought, An Ying'er couldn't help but pull Xiao Zhixue's sleeve, her voice almost whispering: "Zhixue, why don't we take them with us? It's not easy for them, mother and son. The money they have is barely enough to make ends meet, and they don't even have a place to stay..."
These words, like a gentle breeze, inadvertently entered Ding Xiaojun's ears. He blinked his big round eyes and curiously observed the two "big brothers" in front of him, with many doubts in his heart: "Mom, aren't they both big brothers? Why does that big brother call the other big brother 'sister'?"
Liu Yin was completely unaware of this and was immersed in her own thoughts. She didn't respond to her son's question for a while.
It was not until she noticed that Xiao Zhixue and An Ying'er were getting further and further away that she suddenly came to her senses, hugged Ding Xiaojun tightly, quickened her pace, and trotted after them.
This time, Liu Yin paid special attention to the conversation between the two people behind her. Every word was like pearls falling on a jade plate, striking her heart clearly.
Xiao Zhixue's voice was soft, but every word was sonorous: "Sister Ying'er is always soft-hearted. Seeing her suffering reminded me of my past. They are indeed pitiful, but we are still wandering around. If I take them with me, I am afraid I can't give them a stable future."
An Ying'er sighed softly, but the tangle in her heart did not decrease in the slightest.
Although they came to Nanchong City and explored this ancient city with Xiao Zhixue, they still had many unknowns and needed time to familiarize themselves with and adapt to them.
Whether it can take root here remains an unknown.
Taking Liu Yin and her son with her at this moment is indeed not a wise choice.
Just when An Ying'er frowned, not knowing what to do, Liu Yin suddenly broke the silence. Although her voice was a little trembling, she was extremely firm: "Two heroes... No, two benefactors, please be sure to take us with you! Although our road is difficult, as long as you are here, there will always be hope..."
"No matter how hard or tiring it is, even if it is stormy and the road is bumpy, I am not afraid. I just hope that the little figure - Xiaojun, can have a bowl of warm rice and a peaceful smile in this troubled world. I am willing to give everything I have."
Xiao Zhixue's footsteps came to an abrupt stop on the ancient stone road. Her figure spun gently, as if being pulled by the thread of fate, facing Liu Yin's eyes that held so many stories.
Obviously, the whispers between them about survival and the future have been captured by Liu Yin's sensitive and tenacious heart.
Since the secret was no longer there, Xiao Zhixue took off a layer of invisible armor, her voice as clear as spring water, with the softness and determination unique to women, "Sister Liu, in terms of age, you may be our elder, so I will just call you Sister Liu, okay?"
The call of "Sister Liu" was like a warm spring breeze, trying to dispel the strangeness and defensiveness between the two.
Liu Yin's heart was shocked. The delicate and pleasant sound undoubtedly confirmed her guess.
The corners of her mouth raised a faint smile, which concealed a bit of subtle bitterness and relief. "I am twenty-two years old this year. In comparison, the youth of the two benefactors seems to be more brilliant. You can call me whatever you want."
Xiaojun, the ignorant child, opened his pair of eyes as pure as water and looked at his mother and the mysterious woman. His little head was filled with confusion and curiosity, but he didn't know that he was the core of this conversation.
A complex expression flashed through Xiao Zhixue's eyes. After a moment of silence, she said earnestly, "Sister Liu may not know that Sister Ying'er and I fled to Nanchong City from a war-torn area. There are many of our relatives outside the city who are eager to reunite. If I take you and Xiaojun with me, I'm afraid I can't protect you thoroughly. You can choose your own way to Nanchong City."
After hearing this, Liu Yin felt mixed emotions, and the smile she forced out was more heartbreaking than her tears.
"My two benefactors, please take us with you! I can wash clothes and cook for you. I am willing to take on any hard work. I only hope that Xiaojun can have a full meal every day in the future."
There was a tremor in her voice and tears welled up in her eyes, reflecting the tenacity and helplessness of maternal love.
An Ying'er felt the same way. As a woman like her, how could she not understand the pain of living under the shadow of violence?
Watching Liu Yin and her son wandering around, her heart seemed to be tightened by invisible ropes, and unspeakable pain spread.
So, An Ying'er spoke again, trying to persuade Xiao Zhixue, "Sister Zhixue, why don't we just keep them and their son? As long as Ding Qiang is not eliminated, he will come back one day and cause trouble for Liu Yin."
Nanchong City seems vast but actually small.
For Liu Yin, who was short of money and had a three-year-old son in her arms, this place was a place of hope, but it could also turn into an abyss of despair in an instant.
If they fall into Ding Qiang's hands again, the fate of mother and son will be unimaginable.
An Ying'er didn't dare to think about the possible tragic ending. How could their hard work be in vain?
Under An Ying'er's tireless persuasion and Liu Yin's hopeful eyes, Xiao Zhixue's insistence gradually softened, "Okay, since you are fearless, let's go together."
Xiao Zhixue took another firm step. This time, her goal was to find a place to stay first, and then lead everyone into the city safely.