The moment that was said, the aunties stood rooted to the ground as they exchanged looks.
The red-dressed auntie said in surprise, "Your dad? Didn't your dad die … So he became a monk … Sigh, that's not right. The age doesn't match. "
"Has your mom found a new partner?" Another auntie's gossipy flames began burning as she went forward to ask.
Fangzheng smiled. "No, I'm a father hired by Keke. Patrons, it's best we deal with this fellow. "
Fangzheng shot a glance at Song Bin.
The aunties said disapprovingly, "It's good that this darn thing is dead. There's one less scourge. But from the looks of it, he won't die. "
Although that was what they said, the aunties still dragged Song Bin away. As they walked, they said to Keke, "Keke, if there's anything at home, look for Granny. Also, Granny stewed the pigeons for you. Come get them later. "
As they spoke, the red-dressed auntie went downstairs.
Fangzheng closed the door and was somewhat puzzled. Keke couldn't even afford vegetables, so where did she get the money to buy pigeons? Hence, he asked Keke, "You bought pigeons?"
When Keke heard that, tears immediately streamed down her cheeks as she cried in Fangzheng's arms.
At this moment, Lone Wolf nudged Fangzheng and looked at the corner of Keke's room. Fangzheng looked over and saw a pigeon cage in the corner. There was a photo beside it. It was a photo of Keke hugging Keke, and Keke looked amused and happy.
Upon seeing this scene, Fangzheng sighed and gently caressed Keke, silently chanting, "Amitabha."
At times, Fangzheng was at a loss. The Buddhist Dharma said that killing was a sin. Keke had killed, so was that a sin? Perhaps from the pigeons' point of view, it was a sin. But as a human, Fangzheng only wished to say that this child was really a good person.
Then, what was good? What was evil?
Shaking his head, Fangzheng dispelled the confusion in his heart. He carried Keke to Keke's mother's room, and the moment he entered, he saw that Keke's mother had crawled to the ground at some point in time. She was almost at the door! Fangzheng hurriedly put Keke down and wanted to help her up.
But the moment they met, Keke's mother shouted. "Keke, Keke, are you alright? Come here, let Mama take a look! "
The moment Keke went over, her mother carried her in her arms. Clearly, Song Bin's shouting and kicking of the door, as well as the sounds of fighting behind her, had frightened her. She climbed out of bed with both hands, wanting to check on the situation.
Upon seeing this scene, Fangzheng was at a loss for words. All he could do was leave and close the door.
Back in the living room, Lone Wolf took out a small notebook from somewhere. It seemed to have some notes on it. Fangzheng took it and was stunned when he took a look.
The characters on it were crooked and twisted. Most of them were pinyin, not men. However, Fangzheng understood the gist of it. It was a diary that had been casually recorded. From the looks of it, it was Coco's handiwork.
The page Fangzheng was holding happened to have written: "The doctor said that Mommy's body is very weak and needs nourishment, but Keke doesn't have the money to buy more chickens. Keke didn't want to be without a mother. Keke already had a father. Sorry, Gu Gu, I … I'm sorry … "
There was only this paragraph, but the entire page was covered in tears. Clearly, Keke had cried her heart out when she made the decision.
Fangzheng's tears welled up as he read this. Humans were naturally kind, especially to small animals. They treated them like family, so the pain of sending a pet on its way was probably something only the person herself could understand.
Fangzheng flipped to another page, and the words on it instantly made Fangzheng's heart wrench. There was no date on it, so it was unknown which day it was written.
"Keke is so scared. Keke vomited blood today, and she keeps feeling dizzy. She fell asleep without realizing it. But Keke doesn't dare tell Mommy. Uncle Doctor said that Mommy shouldn't be too worried or too tired, or her condition will worsen. But Keke is really scared … Will Keke die? If Keke dies, who will take care of Mommy? Can someone help me … I miss Daddy. Although I've never seen him, Mommy says that he's a great person. I really wish I had a daddy … "
Upon seeing this, Fangzheng's tears flowed down uncontrollably as he cursed inwardly. "This silly child. She isn't afraid of death, but she's afraid that no one will take care of Mommy …"
By the side, Lone Wolf was literate as well. After reading it, he had already placed his head on Fangzheng's lap as tears streamed down his face. Then, he used Fangzheng's robes to wipe his tears and whispered. "Master, this lass is so pitiful. You have to help her. At most, I'll eat less in the future. Also, they are so poor. I can mentally allow myself to eat less or not eat at all … "
"What about their bodies?" asked Fangzheng.
Lone Wolf said, "Master, don't tell me you really want your disciples to starve? Even if you have a human heart, you can't bear to let Keke and her mother starve, right? You are now Keke's father. You have great responsibilities. You can't be stingy at times like this … "
Fangzheng nodded in the beginning, but he felt that something was amiss towards the end. He glared at Lone Wolf and said, "Save your nonsense. When have I ever been stingy?"
Lone Wolf grinned. "Heh heh …"
Fangzheng found a pole in passing as Lone Wolf hurriedly ran off with his tail between his legs.
At that moment, Keke's mother's voice sounded from inside the house. Fangzheng hurriedly wiped away his tears and took a deep breath, dispelling all his emotions. He knew that Keke likely didn't want her mother to know about this. He had already made things difficult for Keke once, so he didn't plan on doing so again. As for the family? He was there!
After entering the house, Keke's mother was still sitting on the ground. Keke didn't have the strength to help her up.
"Master, thank you. I really have to thank you this time." Upon hearing that Fangzheng couldn't hand over the money, Keke's mother immediately thanked him gratefully.
Fangzheng first shook his head before recalling that Keke's mother couldn't see. Hence, he said, "Patron, you're being polite. By the way, This Penniless Monk will help you to bed first. The floor is cold."
"Okay, thank you." Keke's mother nodded as though she acknowledged Fangzheng as a person. At the very least, she didn't treat him as a thief.
Fangzheng carefully helped Keke's mother to bed and covered her with a blanket.
Then …
Fangzheng realized that the atmosphere turned a little awkward!
Especially Fangzheng. His mind was in a mess as he pondered. Keke was considered his daughter. Regardless of their relationship, she was still his daughter. Then what about Keke's mother? Was she his wife?
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