Rebirth in the 90s: Her Counterattack and Redemption

Chapter 1289: Chapter 772: Urgent Crisis

“Why aren’t you all eating? Didn’t I say you could leave a little less for me?” When Tao Dongdong returned, his roommates were gathered around the table, swallowing their saliva.

“This…” Zhao Qibing pointed to the food box, “This…”

Dongdong leaned in to take a look, helplessly rubbed his forehead, and laughed bitterly. Sister Ye’er was essentially forcing him not to be frugal.

However, his mom is a maid. Wouldn’t the fact that the sister of the house owner sending such a food box not affect his frugality?

“Tao Dongdong, we’ve been brothers for so long, you really don’t have to compromise yourself just to save our face.”

“Exactly, by doing this, you make us feel narrow-minded, and we don’t know how to interact with you in the future.”

“Yeah, you really don’t have to say your mom is a maid just to save our face.”

“…”

Everyone’s chatter gave Dongdong a headache: “I say, what’s wrong with all of you? My mom is indeed a maid, Sister Ye’er is Uncle Luo’s daughter, my mom works as a maid in Uncle Luo’s house, I’m not lying to you.”

“This… look here.” Zhao Qibing handed him a piece of stationery.

After taking it with curiosity and glancing at it, Dongdong was truly helpless.

He thought so. Sister Ye’er could never be so inconsiderate. With the explanation on this paper, he wouldn’t have the chance to be frugal anymore. If he continued living off instant noodles, everyone would probably think he was being fake, right?

Luo Ye was discussing the news of her marriage with Feng Tianzhi when her phone rang melodiously. She glanced at it and answered the call: “Dongdong, do you like the gift I sent you?”

“Sister Ye’er, since when did my mom become the manager in the management department? How could you do this to me? My dorm brothers all think I lied to them on purpose.” Dongdong’s aggrieved voice came through.

“Your mom is indeed the manager of the management department, isn’t she? You forgot, back when we were in Island City, I occasionally had her help out at Liangyou.

After coming to Ludong, considering that she’s been quite tired over the years, I let her rest for a while. But starting next week, she’ll be rejoining Liangyou.

Also, your Grandpa Luo will occasionally be helping out. If you don’t believe me, you can call your mom to confirm and see if what I’m saying is true.”

“Sister Ye’er, you did this on purpose.” Dongdong frowned in distress, “Sister Ye’er, you ruined my plan.”

“What plan do you have?”

“Nothing, see you during winter break, Sister Ye’er.” Dongdong quickly hung up the phone.

“Tch, little thing, thinks I don’t know?” Luo Ye pursed her lips, looking at Feng Tianzhi, “This guy cuts down his monthly living expenses, supporting an impoverished college student.

He thought he was doing it flawlessly, but actually, Sister Li and my parents knew long ago. Ah, this silly child, I really don’t know what to say about him.”

Understanding the implication, Feng Tianzhi immediately asked, “Is there a problem with the college student?”

“Well, people, you know, we all have a bit of vanity, especially when we’re in a new environment and influenced by those around us, it’s normal to change a bit.

But for someone being sponsored to live more lavishly than the sponsor, it must be said, there’s something really wrong there.”

Feng Tianzhi frowned: “What do you plan to do about it?”

“I can’t keep Dongdong in the dark and let him be a fool, but now isn’t the right time to tell him. I’m leaving tomorrow. Sister Li always feels indebted to the child, so it’s better she doesn’t persuade him. Besides, my parents aren’t in a good position to say much either.

If he suddenly finds out that the money he’s saved hard over the past year was supporting such a student, he’ll be terribly disappointed.

At his age, he’s at a formative stage of his character. If we don’t help him unravel this knot, it might affect how he handles things in the future. So, I plan to have a good talk with him during the winter break.”

After a moment’s thought, Feng Tianzhi said, “How about… leaving it to me? I’ll not leave tomorrow.”

Luo Ye glanced at him and said nothing.

“Economic hardship is really something that deserves sympathy. A helping hand from others requires gratitude. Though you haven’t detailed the situation of the other party, the fact that it leaves such an impression means they must be doing something outrageous.

So, it’s inappropriate to continue allowing them to live idly off others’ advantages, but having others do this, you surely won’t feel at ease, so leave it to me.”

“Alright.” Luo Ye thought for a moment and nodded, “I’ll send you the details tonight.”