Free Web NovelChapter 205: Chapter 160: Lu Fan’s First Time Giving Silu Living Expenses!
These words immediately gave Jiang Sifan a bad feeling.
After all, Jiang Sifan had told Wen Wan long ago to stop taking these kinds of part-time jobs.
These jobs only paid about ten yuan an hour. Before they started their business, it was one thing, but now that they had, there was no need for her to work such grueling part-time gigs.
Now, Wen Wan was back at her old trade.
There could only be one reason.
She needed money. Desperately.
So, Jiang Sifan immediately headed back to the school.
He got out of his car and searched around.
Sure enough, in a corner not far away, he saw her sitting and taking a break.
Jiang Sifan walked over.
Hearing the footsteps, Wen Wan looked up at him.
The moment she saw Jiang Sifan, Wen Wan’s face flushed red, and she didn’t seem to dare look him in the eye.
Jiang Sifan looked at the flyers in her hand, hesitated for a few seconds, then took them from her.
Then, he looked at the students passing by and called out, "Come one, come all, take a look!"
Just like that, Jiang Sifan took over Wen Wan’s job, handing out flyers.
By now, Wen Wan’s eyes were already brimming with tears.
A tear traced a path down from the corner of her eye.
She buried her head low, as if releasing all the emotions she’d held in for the past two days.
Soon, Jiang Sifan had handed out all the flyers.
He returned to Wen Wan’s side, ruffled her hair gently, and said, "Alright, I’m done. Let’s go back."
Wen Wan nodded and followed him away, her head still bowed.
On the way back to her place, Jiang Sifan didn’t say a word.
Wen Wan, however, whispered, "I’m sorry, Class President."
Jiang Sifan didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. "Why are you apologizing to me? You haven’t done anything wrong."
"You told me not to take these part-time jobs anymore, but I didn’t listen," Wen Wan explained, her nose red.
Jiang Sifan replied, "The reason I told you not to take these jobs was because I was worried you’d be too tired. If you’re not tired, then of course you can do them. I’m just a little curious... are you short on living expenses? If you are, I can give you some."
Wen Wan immediately shook her head. "I... I have enough."
But Jiang Sifan knew she had to be lying, so he pressed on gently. "Wen Wan, are we good friends? Good friends should be honest with each other, right?"
Hearing this, Wen Wan hesitated.
She finally stammered, "My mom called yesterday. She said my dad’s back injury has flared up again, so he can’t work for a while. And... my little brother wants to take basketball lessons, so..."
"So your mom asked you for money?" Jiang Sifan asked.
Wen Wan nodded.
Jiang Sifan was speechless with anger.
’What kind of family is this?’
’The dad can’t work, so he can’t earn money.’
’And with no income, they still want to indulge the little brother’s wish for basketball lessons?!’
’When they run out of money, they just squeeze it out of their eldest daughter.’
’And she’s only a freshman in college!’
’Where would she get any extra money?!’
’She should be the one asking *them* for living expenses!’
’Her mom probably thinks that since Wen Wan transferred a lot of money last time, she must be good at making it.’
’But that was money Wen Wan earned herself!’
But this was Wen Wan’s family matter, after all. Jiang Sifan couldn’t just trash-talk her parents to her face.
At this point, Jiang Sifan could only ask, "Did your mom say how much she needed?"
Wen Wan blushed and replied, "She asked me for 6,300. I transferred her 1,131. For the rest, I told her I’d figure something out."
Hearing this made Jiang Sifan’s heart ache even more for the girl in front of him.
Why 1,131? Because that was every last yuan Wen Wan had to her name.
It was very likely her living expenses for the next two months!
The more Jiang Sifan thought about it, the angrier he got, but he felt helpless.
So he took out his phone, glanced at his own account balance, and transferred everything he had to Wen Wan.
"I just transferred you 3,000 yuan. I’ll send you the other 2,000 in a bit," Jiang Sifan said.
"No, I can’t take it." For the first time, Wen Wan shook her head with such firm refusal.
Jiang Sifan naturally understood she would refuse, so he tried to persuade her. "Just take it. Think of it as a loan from me for now. Once Starry Studio starts making more money, you can pay me back in small monthly installments."
After hearing this, Wen Wan bit her lip, then finally nodded and said, "Thank you, Class President."
She lifted her head as she spoke.
Only then did Jiang Sifan notice the two tear-streaks running down her face.
Seeing this, his heart truly ached for her. freёwebnovel.com
Unable to hold back, he stepped forward and hugged her.
This gesture made Wen Wan break down completely, and she buried her face in his chest, sobbing.
"It’s okay. I’ll take care of the remaining 2,000."
"Thank you, Class President... I don’t want to be a burden to you. I’m so sorry..." Perhaps it was because Wen Wan was aware of her family situation that she had been so reluctant to tell Jiang Sifan.
But now, he was worrying about her problems. freewebnσvel.cøm
This made the normally insecure Wen Wan feel even more embarrassed.
But Jiang Sifan managed to comfort her after a great deal of persuasion.
After taking her back to her dorm, the first thing he did was message Jiang Silu.
Jiang Sifan: [Got any money? Can you lend me 2,000 yuan?]
Jiang Silu replied quickly: [What’s wrong?]
Jiang Sifan: [Something came up.]
Jiang Silu immediately transferred him 2,000 yuan.
Jiang Silu: [Here.]
Jiang Sifan: [Okay, I’ll pay you back in a couple of days.]
Jiang Silu: [No need. If you’re short, just use it.]
Jiang Sifan: [Thanks!]
Having successfully borrowed the money, he immediately transferred the 2,000 yuan to Wen Wan.
After receiving the transfer, Wen Wan replied with two words: Thank you!
It was just two short words, but Jiang Sifan knew that for Wen Wan, who wasn’t good with words, her heart was surely a whirlwind of complicated emotions.
