But when he looked down, the entire living room was empty. There was no television or sofa, only two plastic chairs and a worn-out table made of aluminum alloy. It was unknown where the table was made of tile, but it was covered with a layer of cloth. Apart from that, there was nothing else in the huge living room. To the left of the door was a bedroom. The door to the bedroom was open, and there was a tiny bed inside. The bedding was folded neatly, and it looked very clean. However, there wasn't even a table in the room. There was a rather old fairy tale book by the bedside. The cover of the book was already torn, and it was held with tape to prevent it from falling apart. By the side of the book was a Barbie doll that was missing a leg.
Walking forward, there was a dining room. Although it was called a dining room, there was no dining table. The ground was filled with newspapers, plastic bottles, and waste paper. Beside the dining room was a master bedroom, and right in front was a kitchen. Beside the kitchen was a bathroom. Without entering, Fangzheng scanned the kitchen. It was very clean, but similarly, it was empty. Apart from the rice cooker, stove, and cutlery, there was nothing else.
Upon seeing this, Fangzheng knew that this family definitely hadn't led an easy life.
At that moment, the master bedroom's door opened. Fang Ke walked out with a look of fear. She tugged at her clothes and said, "My mom wants to see you …"
Fangzheng nodded and smiled at Keke, reassuring her before walking into the bedroom. Keke didn't follow him in. Instead, she obediently closed the door, but she still stood by the door worriedly.
To Fangzheng's surprise, the bedroom wasn't dirty or messy, nor was it empty. There was a wardrobe, a bed, and a dressing table. It was fully furnished, and everything a normal family would have was there.
The bed was also very clean. It had red bedsheets, red blankets, and a huge rose, making it look especially bright. There was a woman lying motionless on the bed, but she asked warily, "Who are you? Leave. There's nothing in our house that you can't forget. Don't lie to my daughter … "
Her voice was a little cold and angry, but there was also fear and worry.
Fangzheng looked at the woman on the bed and pressed his palms together. "Amitabha. Patron, there's no need to worry. This Penniless Monk is a monk, and his Dharma name is Fangzheng. Young Patron Keke is hiring a father, and This Penniless Monk sensed it and came to take a look. Benefactor, are you blind? "
The woman did not seem to believe Fangzheng as she shook her head. "There's no need for you to worry about me. My family doesn't need any help. If there's nothing else, it's best you leave. Your departure will be the greatest help to our family. "
Fangzheng knew that it was impossible to gain the woman's trust with just a few words. Hence, he came to her side and said, "Patron, do you think This Penniless Monk has any plans for your family?"
The woman frowned and said, "Although my family isn't rich, we still have some things." At this point, the woman sighed and said with some grievance and pain, "If you like anything, then take it. I only ask that you don't hurt me and my child for the sake of us orphans and widows. "
Fangzheng felt his heart ache when he saw the woman in this state. She probably did not know that other than the bedroom she was in, there was nothing else in the house that could be plotted against. As for where the items had gone, Fangzheng could more or less guess.
Fangzheng said, "Don't worry, Patron. This Penniless Monk is really a monk, not an evil person. At the same time, This Penniless Monk knows a thing or two about medicine. If you allow it, This Penniless Monk would like to help you take a look at your illness. "
Fangzheng's voice was very gentle. Amidst the gentleness, there was a sense of righteousness and calmness.
Although the woman was blind and immobile, she wasn't a fool. If he were really an evil person, he wouldn't need to be so polite to an orphan like her.
Hence, the woman asked suspiciously, "Are you … really a monk?"
Fangzheng said, "A monk in the flesh."
At that moment, Fangzheng felt for the first time that his identity as a monk had some use. At the very least, the first impression he gave others wasn't that he was an evil person. Even if he was treated as a bad person, he would only be treated as a cheat. It wasn't too bad.
Only then did the woman's frown relax a little as she called out, "Keke?"
This shout was rather basic. She seemed to think of something and was worried for Keke's safety, afraid that she would be abducted. With this shout, Keke immediately ran in and saw Fangzheng standing by the bed, looking warmly at her mother. Her mother called out to her anxiously, and she immediately replied, "Mom, I'm at the door."
"That's good. That's good …" The woman immediately heaved a sigh of relief and waved her hand. Keke immediately ran over, and the woman hugged her. Only then did she say to Fangzheng, "Master, thank you for your kind intentions. We thank you. If you really wish to help us, don't make us worry. It's best you leave. "
"Mom, Fangzheng is a daddy I hired. He said that he will take care of our meals in the future," said Keke.
The woman frowned and said sternly, "What do you know? Is Daddy hired? "
Keke was so frightened that she didn't dare say another word.
When Fangzheng saw this, he frowned as well. "Patron, are you sure you don't need help?"
"There's no need." The woman shook her head. Clearly, she didn't trust outsiders deep down.
Fangzheng sighed. "Patron, do you know that apart from the room you are in, everything else in this house is gone?"
"What? We were robbed? Keke? What's going on? "the woman jumped in fright as she exclaimed.
Keke's eyes turned red when she heard that. She curled into a ball as though she had done something wrong.
"Keke, he's asking you a question!" the woman asked anxiously.
Only then did Keke say pitifully, "Mommy, we don't have any money. You spent a lot of money on treatment … I'm out of money, and an uncle said that he could lend us money. Then, I didn't have the money to return him, so he moved the things away … "
Upon hearing that, Fangzheng's brows pricked up. He instinctively sensed that something was amiss!
The woman was taken aback as she asked solemnly, "How much did you borrow?"
Keke said, "Two hundred yuan. Back then, the doctor said that Mommy needed nourishment, so I borrowed money to buy a chicken …" Upon saying that, Keke also sensed that the atmosphere had changed. She felt a little afraid.
The woman was indeed infuriated when she heard that. However, the instant her anger surged, she seemed to be drained of all her strength. She slumped there, motionless. After a while, she sighed bitterly and said, "So be it. It's fine as long as you return the money."
Keke heaved a sigh of relief when she saw that her mother wasn't angry. However, she still said carefully, "But that uncle said that he hasn't returned the money. He will come again in two days …"
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