Chapter 1229: Chapter 1229: Recognizing a Goddaughter (6)
“Jiaojiao is the only daughter of the Ruan Family. You’ve noticed over the past few days at the start of school, right? She’s not that lucky. Someone once predicted her fortune, saying she was born under an unlucky star. But whenever she’s with you, she can turn misfortune into blessings, so Auntie wants to make you her goddaughter.”
“But don’t worry, even though Auntie’s starting point is for Jiaojiao’s sake, Auntie will also care for you. In the future, if you want to go to college, Auntie can sponsor you.”
“Of course, if you’re not willing, that’s okay too. Auntie doesn’t need your answer right now. I’ll give you three days to decide, okay? Once you’ve thought it through, let Auntie know.”
“Auntie, no need to consider, I’m willing, I’m really willing. Last night, sleeping with Jiaojiao, she already talked to me about this. I’m really willing, I don’t care. I’ve had a tough life since childhood; I’m not afraid.” Yang Xiaona responded immediately, without needing any time to think.
She was even afraid that Shu Jiao might regret it.
“Xiaona, don’t you want to discuss this with your family?” Shu Jiao looked at her somewhat hesitantly.
Yang Xiaona immediately shook her head.
“I don’t need to tell my family. I can decide on my own.” Yang Xiaona understood her parents’ attitude better than anyone else. She didn’t want the Ruan Family to interact with her family at all, afraid of scaring them away and losing everything she had just acquired.
She was almost greedily clinging to it all, fearing any change that might leave her empty-handed.
Shu Jiao had done some research into Yang Xiaona’s family. In some ways, it was quite similar to Liao Zhaoji’s family, but the difference lay in their dispositions. Yang Xiaona was different from Liao Zhaoji, resilient and tough. As long as she’s given an opportunity, she can find her way to success.
She had paid some attention to her grades. Currently, she was in the middle to lower range within the class, but getting into City No. 1 High itself was already commendable. With proper guidance, she should undoubtedly become a university student in the future.
Shu Jiao had taught many batches of students, and she was confident in this assessment.
She actually had every reason to be upfront with Yang Xiaona, that she could support her through university, even help her younger sisters if they had the ability to keep studying. After all, the Ruan Family already sponsored several students, and a few more wouldn’t be a problem. However, she didn’t want this godparent acknowledgment to become purely transactional.
It would hurt others and herself.
“Okay, okay, you don’t need to rush. It’s all up to you. If it’s convenient, how about coming over to Auntie’s house this weekend?”
“Convenient, very convenient!” Yang Xiaona replied.
“Silly child, why so excited? This may not necessarily be a good thing. Jiaojiao, she…”
“I know, Auntie. I will protect Jiaojiao. I’ve been taking care of my little sisters at home since I was young. Don’t worry, I will protect her well!”
“Oh, you child.” Seeing Yang Xiaona so afraid of losing this opportunity, Shu Jiao felt a twinge in her heart. She patted Xiao Na’s shoulder and said, “Then it’s settled. You should head back to class now.”
“Okay.” Yang Xiaona nodded, her eyes involuntarily reddening, on the verge of tears of joy.
After Shu Jiao let her in, she couldn’t hold back her emotions. As soon as she returned to her seat, she hunched over, burying her head in her arms, her shoulders shaking with quiet sobs.
Ruan Jiaojiao turned her head worriedly to look at her, wanting to ask what was wrong, but the homeroom teacher had already entered the classroom.