Chapter 231

Chapter 231: Rules

Yin Qingcheng’s gaze was terrifying.

She fixed her eyes on Nurse Chen.

I have to say, Nurse Chen felt a bit creeped out under that intense stare.

But she was used to being bossy, especially towards these orphans—she was an absolute strong person who wouldn’t back down just because of a look.

It was only her own fear that made her feel ashamed.

Was she really scared of an orphan, a five or six-year-old kid?

*Smack!*

A slap sent Yin Qingcheng flying.

She truly did put all her strength into it.

Yin Qingcheng fell onto the filthy ground. While she could tolerate pain, she couldn’t accept such humiliation!

From the moment she was born, she was a Tianjiao, her parents both strong individuals.

Later, she joined the Forgetting Emotions Immortal Sect and practiced the Forgetting Emotions Dao.

Untouched by dirt, standing apart from the world.

She had come for her husband; this was just a small ordeal she could endure.

A foot stepped on her head, pushing her into the mud.

“What are you looking at? Get back to work!”

The bellow echoed powerfully, making all the children flinch.

“I was wrong…”

Yin Qingcheng muttered softly.

She was here for Lu Ye.

She could endure humiliation.

“Haven’t you eaten?” Nurse Chen dug in her ears.

“I’m sorry, I was wrong!”

“If you look at me like that again, I’ll gouge your eyeballs out!”

Another kick landed on Yin Qingcheng’s belly, sending her sliding two meters in the mud.

“You won’t eat lunch today!”

Yin Qingcheng endured the pain and got back up.

She quietly joined the line of trash pickers.

But it was clear this grudge was one she would remember.

Through the Three Life Stone, she could enter Lu Ye’s great tribulation and choose her role freely, appearing naturally without raising anyone’s suspicion.

When selecting a role, she knew she had to pick someone around Lu Ye’s age—if she became a nurse, it wouldn’t be to be Lu Ye’s Dao Companion, but rather to be like a mother to him.

Lu Ye was holding hands with Shen Xitang.

Suddenly stopping, Shen Xitang examined mini Lu Ye closely—she really had never seen him like this before.

Unable to resist, she pinched Lu Ye’s cheek.

“You look pretty cute!”

In front of his peers, Lu Ye finally showed a bit more cheer.

He wasn’t used to others being so close, turning his face away.

“Lu Ye, remember, I’m Shen Xitang, also known as Master. You can call me by my nickname, let’s hear you say ‘Master’!” Shen Xitang said with a happy smile.

“Liar.”

Lu Ye’s childish voice piped up.

“Ding, where’s the lie?”

“Master isn’t a good word, you can’t call me that.”

Shen Xitang fumed, “Oh, Lu Ye, you know ‘Master’ isn’t a good word and back then you coaxed me into saying it!”

Shen Xitang grabbed Lu Ye’s face and used a whirlwind face rub technique, going wild on his little face.

Lu Ye was left dizzy from the rubbing.

“If you won’t call me Master, that’s fine. I’m older than you, so call me ‘Sister’ instead!”

Master was off the table, but ‘Sister’ seemed okay.

“Sister…”

Lu Ye obediently called out.

“Ah, so good! You’re really too good—let’s stick with ‘Sister.’ Come on, Sister will take you to where you’ll stay!”

All the accommodations had eight people per room, regardless of gender, for kids under eight.

Once they turned eight, that’s when the boys and girls got separated.

Shen Xitang was in Bed 2 of Room 401, and she directly flipped the sheets on Bed 3, making Lu Ye stay beside her.

Shen Xitang began to teach Lu Ye the rules.

“Rule number one: everything the director says is correct. Even if you don’t understand, you must follow it. If you don’t understand, it’s because you’re still small!”

“Ding, what a load of crap! Not remembering that!”

“Rule number two: you must never discuss anything about the Welfare Institute with anyone. If someone inquires about it, say you don’t know and immediately look for a nurse!”

“Ding, what a load of crap! Not remembering that either!”

*In fact, this went on and on…*

Shen Xitang’s expression grew darker; she hadn’t imagined how Lu Ye could have lived in such an environment before meeting her.

“After hearing these rules, what do you think?”

Shen Xitang asked.

Lu Ye contemplated for a moment.

“I think it’s great; I should follow them.”

Shen Xitang suddenly slammed her hand down on the bed, “How ridiculous! Do they think they’re raising dogs?”

Lu Ye’s eyes reflected both vigilance and wariness. No matter how Shen Xitang acted, he thought these management rules were just fine!

After all, who really knew if Shen Xitang was one of the Welfare Institute folks?

“Shall we run away from the Welfare Institute?” Shen Xitang proposed eagerly.

Lu Ye gently shook his head.

They wouldn’t escape.

Even if they did, what would he do? He was just an orphan, with no father or mother, and no relatives wanting him—a burden at just four years old!

He wouldn’t survive.

Shen Xitang couldn’t help but scratch her head.

“Are we really going to pick trash?”

Lu Ye stepped out of the room and double-checked his bed.

“Let’s go, time to pick trash.”

Lu Ye walked ahead, and Shen Xitang paused, “Hey, I’m the sister, I should be leading you! Why are you going alone? Give me your hand, I’ll take you!”

Lu Ye obediently put his hand in Shen Xitang’s.

The two appeared outside the storeroom.

Nurse Chen looked surprised.

“Shen Xitang, didn’t I tell you to teach him the rules? Why are you here?” Nurse Chen shouted.

“Auntie, the Sister has already taught me. I came to help Auntie with her work,” Lu Ye looked up at the towering Nurse Chen, speaking softly.

Nurse Chen was taken aback, her expression seemed to soften for a moment, but then turned cold as steel.

“Is that so? You learned quickly, then let me ask you, what is Rule Number Eight?”

“When there are people coming to adopt us, we need to show reluctance. Only when the director shakes their head means they’ve approved the adopter, then we can leave with them. After leaving, you mustn’t discuss anything about the Welfare Institute with anyone, and every six months to a year, beg the adopter to donate to the Welfare Institute.”

Shock appeared in Nurse Chen’s eyes.

Though Lu Ye’s words didn’t align perfectly with the rules, the general idea was the same.

At such a young age?

Remembering so quickly?

Wow, this kid is a genius!

“Auntie, can I help everyone now?” Lu Ye asked.

“Go ahead, what a smart kid you are! Not like some people, dumber than pigs!”

As she said this, Nurse Chen shot a glare at Yin Qingcheng.

Yin Qingcheng’s face turned even more terrifying!