He Yuzhu and Xu Qiubai were chatting in the house while the three children were playing in the courtyard.
It turned out that this was the house that Xu Qiubai had rented. The people living in this courtyard were all poor people. The rent was very low, but her savings had all been spent. She could not afford the daily necessities, food, clothing, and housing.
The stage had also collapsed. Other than performing, she was an idiot in life. Moreover, it was too difficult to find a job these days.
Life had already pushed her into a desperate situation, leaving her no room to struggle.
But what about the three children that her senior sister left behind?
"Is this your senior sister's child?" He Yuzhu suddenly understood. No wonder the child kept calling her Little Mother. Besides, looking at Xu Qiubai's slender figure, she did not look like she had given birth before.
"Yes, sir! Before Senior Sister died, she told me to take good care of them, but I…"
Xu Qiubai's eyes were filled with tears. In fact, her family had been out of food for many days. In order to take care of them, the bags of noodles sent by the streets had already been used up.
She was already powerless to struggle. She only hoped that someone would be able to raise her three children.
He Yuzhu wanted to ask her why she didn't look for a job, but she was too embarrassed to ask directly.
Xu Qiubai seemed to understand He Yuzhu's question.
"After the troupe was disbanded, I was arranged to teach the Qingyi Hua Dan in the Children's Palace. Later, Senior Sister fell ill, so I could only take leave to come back and take care of her. It was not until Senior Sister passed away two years ago that I moved here with the children, but I could not go back to the Children's Palace.”
"After that, I've been living by teaching a few students privately. In the past few months, there have been fewer and fewer students.
Xu Qiubai softly recounted her experiences over the years. She had never told anyone about these things before. Today, she felt much better after getting it out.
Some people said that Biaozi was heartless and actors were heartless, but this actor in front of him was really a person who valued relationships and righteousness.
To be able to help Senior Sister raise three children who were not related by blood in this era was already considered to be extremely righteous.
It wasn't until the recent departure of one student after another that her spirit slowly crumbled. The times were not good, so how many families would be willing to spend money to let their children learn opera?
Xu Qiubai slowly stood up and went to the dressing table. He opened a drawer and took out a pair of scissors. He turned around and looked at He Yuzhu with a determined gaze.
He Yuzhu saw her suddenly take out a pair of scissors and was momentarily at a loss for what to do.
"You…"
"Mr. He, you're a charitable person, but it's not easy for anyone to live now. I shouldn't entrust these three children to you. I will do my best to raise them well.”
After saying that, Xu Qiubai tied up her hair and used a pair of scissors to cut off her waist-length hair.
She was still as beautiful as a fairy just now, but when her long hair fell, she seemed to have returned to the human world.
If you raise it yourself, then so be it. Is there a need to cut your hair to show your ambition?
What beautiful long hair!
He Yuzhu was shocked! He didn't know how long he would need to grow this meter-long hair. He just felt that it was a pity, a pity.
Xu Qiubai slowly tied her hair up with a headband. Her moving big eyes looked even clearer because they were filled with tears.
"I've pawned all the valuable things at home. This hair can still be sold for a few yuan. Take it and treat it as money to buy a cotton-padded jacket for your child.”
Xu Qiubai, who had short hair, seemed to speak much more quickly.
"There's no need. Sigh, it's such a pity. Your hair…"
He Yuzhu regretted not stopping Xu Qiubai earlier. He really did not expect Xu Qiubai to cut off his hair to return the favor.
"Take it. I'll go out and find something to do in a while. If Mr. He comes across a suitable job, please help me keep an eye out.”
Xu Qiubai planned to fight for the children again. A stranger could buy food for the children and give them cotton clothes to wear. What right did she have to moan?
Can't put down his status, can't put down his airs?
Even if she had to be someone's servant girl, she would still raise the children!
"Work? There's a job, there really is a job!" He Yuzhu was touched by Xu Qiubai's talent, kindness, and character. He even had the illusion that one of his missions in transmigrating back was very likely to save her.
In fact, it was already the twelfth lunar month, and it was a difficult period. There was no work to speak of.
"What job?" Xu Qiubai grabbed He Yuzhu's hand and asked anxiously, as if she had found a life-saving straw.
"There's an old lady in our courtyard. She's old and her legs are not good. She needs someone to take care of her. If you don't mind, you can go over and help her. Food and accommodation included! What do you think?"
He Yuzhu was afraid that Xu Qiubai wouldn't agree if he didn't give it to her. In fact, not to mention money, just food and accommodation, food for the children, and a place to stay were enough for Xu Qiubai.
"Alright! That was great! Thank you, thank you, Mr. He!"
Food and lodging were included, and it was 20 yuan a month. It was about the same as her salary when she was at the Children's Palace.
Xu Qiubai's hands were cold. She held He Yuzhu tightly. Her calloused hands were so warm…
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