Female lead’s Delusion of Starting Over

Chapter 125: Returning to the Orphanage

“Right, I gave those two a little warning yesterday as a lesson, just to set things straight. Let me know when you make your move!” Li Zichuan suddenly mentioned to Lu Li.

“Don’t worry, it’s all set, in just a couple of days. But your ‘lesson’ won’t make that young master realize his faults. It’s more of a wasted effort.” Given the female lead’s stubborn character, how could she possibly prioritize the survival of the company over her own interests! Only when facing bankruptcy and unable to maintain her former lifestyle will she panic!

Su Linya, puzzled, furrowed her brows upon overhearing their conversation, naturally catching every word exchanged between the two while holding their hands in the middle.

“What happened?” she inquired.

Li Zichuan waved it off: “Nothing serious, just that yesterday…”

After recounting the unpleasant incident from the previous day, Su Linya listened quietly, her beautiful face darkening with anger by the time Li Zichuan finished.

She smacked Li Zichuan’s head: “You dead boy, Lu Li just arrived in Magic City and you’ve already let him be wronged. Those two dared to bully him, and you haven’t sorted them out yet?”

Her eyes flashed sharply; Su Linya has never been one to turn the other cheek. Anyone daring to mess with Lu Li won’t get off easily.

“Mom! It’s not that I didn’t help! It’s because Lu Li said he’s entering Magic City and wanted to use them as an example, so I didn’t act.” Li Zichuan looked at his mom with his big, watery eyes, somehow managing to look aggrieved.

My god, is this guy flirting?

Li Zichuan, you’ve got issues!

Lu Li’s mouth twitched. A grown man, actually pulling this stunt. They hadn’t spent much time together over the years, and it seems this guy has really gone off the deep end!

Well, not really. He’s always been like this.

But it seems he only acts this way in front of him and Aunt Su.

“Xiao Li, is that so?” Su Linya turned to Lu Li.

“Yes, Auntie, I just arrived in Magic City and ran into those two. They might as well serve as my stepping stone.” Lu Li chuckled and nodded.

Su Linya then nodded in understanding: “Alright, if that’s what you want, Xiao Li, then it’s fine. Zichuan, when it’s time, you follow his orders and make yourself useful.”

Lu Li smiled and agreed; Aunt Su’s kindness could not be wasted!

Li Zichuan pouted, knowing his mom doted on Lu Li and understood her feelings.

But, Mom, why do you think when Lu Li needs help, I would back down? Am I that kind of person?

Do I need a reminder to help Lu Li?!

Soon, they arrived at the orphanage entrance. Lu Li had been supporting the orphanage annually without fail. Some things he wouldn’t do, like donating all his assets, that was for saints, and Lu Li was no saint. But for those worth helping, he was willing to lend a hand!

This orphanage also harbored the happiest memories of his youth.

The old caretaker had always been under his watch, not in a rude way, but to ensure his donations reached the intended recipients.

And the Caretaker never let him down.

Otherwise, Lu Li would have cut off support long ago.

You Meng stepped forward, taking Lu Li’s other hand, smiling sweetly at him. This orphanage represented the best days of her childhood.

In her previous life, she and Big Brother were separated by just one day, a perpetual ache in You Meng’s heart.

Thankfully, in this life, everything was fine. It’s no longer about whether or not she can save Big Brother. After escaping from Zhang Ziqin and Lu Ya, what’s a Ye Chen to worry about?

If it weren’t for those two despicable women, Lu Ya and Zhang Ziqin, conspiring with Ye Chen while stabbing Big Brother in the back, disturbing his peace of mind, Ye Chen would never have been a match for Big Brother.

“Are you here to adopt a child?” An elderly lady approached them, her smile kind.

“Caretaker Grandma.” You Meng couldn’t help but hug the old lady: “I’m You Meng! Don’t you remember me?”

“You Meng?” The Caretaker was surprised, examining the young woman before her. After a few seconds, her face broke into a wide smile: “You Meng, you’re back! Where did you run off to? We couldn’t find you, and your Big Brother, that young master, was so worried.”

Her tone was a bit scolding, but the joy in her words couldn’t be hidden.

“Grandma, a lot happened back then. I went abroad to work these past few years.” You Meng smiled gently, her tumultuous life summed up as ‘working abroad.’

“Don’t worry, everything’s fine!”

The Caretaker looked at You Meng reassuringly and nodded: “That’s good, that’s good. Coming back is what matters.”

Every child from the orphanage was raised by her hand, treated as her own. When You Meng disappeared, she worried for a long time.

“Mmm!” You Meng nodded firmly, tears glistening in her eyes.

Su Linya nodded silently. Though she wouldn’t say it, she liked You Meng, who knew gratitude. Maybe she couldn’t interfere with Lu Li, but she hoped he could be happy.

He had been misled once; that was enough. There was no need for a second time.

Lu Li also stepped forward: “Caretaker Grandma, long time no see!”

Although he had always supported the orphanage, it had indeed been many years since he last visited. His last visit was before his death in his previous life, when he handed over his assets to this kind old lady.

There are too many people in the world blinded by greed, but not this lady before him.

From middle age to old age, she had always guarded this orphanage, her integrity unassailable.

“You are… the young master!” The Caretaker stared at Lu Li for a few moments, her aged eyes lighting up: “Did the young master find You Meng?”

“It’s the other way around; this girl found me!” Lu Li joked.

Discovering that one of the heroines he was supporting turned out to be You Meng had nearly knocked him out. Fortunately, You Meng proved herself, and even Zhang Ziqin, in her dying words, revealed a past different from the storyline.

“It’s all the same, all the same. Seeing you both well makes me relieved, relieved.” The Caretaker laughed heartily.

“These years, I must thank you, young master, for supporting our orphanage. Without it, I don’t know if the children could have had a warm meal.” Moved, she held Lu Li’s hand, her voice trembling.

Some people are willing to give their all because of their kindness. The Caretaker is such a person. Lu Li doesn’t want to be that kind of person, but he respects those who are.