8: The balance in your phone is a guarantee of confidence.

"Forget it, Second Brother. Those who bully me come from wealthy and powerful families; we can't afford to offend them. I just want to leave this school, that's all."

Lin Xiaoxiao stopped crying when she learned Jiang Chuan would accompany her to school. Her eyes were red as she looked at Jiang Chuan and shook her head.

Jiang Chuan heard Lin Xiaoxiao's words, gave Lin Xiaoxiao a deep look, and asked seriously, "Xiao Xiao, do you trust me?"

"Of course I trust Second Brother."

Lin Xiaoxiao nodded seriously, answering affirmatively.

"Since you trust Second Brother, leave this matter to Second Brother to handle. Don't worry, nothing bad will happen."

Jiang Chuan smiled confidently, easing Lin Xiaoxiao's mind.

"Your injuries need to be treated too. Dad also needs his injuries treated. Let's go to the hospital together, and after your injuries are taken care of, we'll eat out."

Jiang Chuan rubbed Lin Xiaoxiao's head and said to her with a smile.

"I'll listen to Second Brother."

Lin Xiaoxiao nodded. She believed Second Brother would never harm her.

Because Second Brother had always protected her since childhood.

Jiang Chuan walked out of the kitchen, looked at his dad who was lounging, and said with a smile, "Dad, Little Sister said she wants to celebrate my return home. Let's go to the hospital for treatment first, and then we'll eat out together."

"Alright."

Dad looked at Lin Xiaoxiao, who was also looking at him, and agreed.

The three drove to Jiangbei City Hospital.

It was already afternoon, and the Experts had already gotten off work. Neither Dad's nor Little Sister's injuries were serious.

Jiang Chuan registered two numbers, allowing Dad and Lin Xiaoxiao to receive treatment simultaneously.

"Where is Xiao Xiao?"

Dad's injuries were not serious. After simple treatment, he just needed to change the dressing often at home, and he would recover in about a month. Dad walked out, saw only Jiang Chuan sitting outside waiting for him, and asked with a frown.

"Little Sister went to the bathroom. She'll be back soon. Dad, please sit down first."

Jiang Chuan smiled as he spoke to Dad, telling him not to worry.

"Okay."

Dad didn't notice anything unusual and nodded with a smile.

Ten minutes later.

Lin Xiaoxiao also returned after receiving treatment.

"Dad, I'm going to the restroom. Little Sister, stay with Dad for a moment."

Jiang Chuan said to Dad with a smile.

"Lazy people sure have a lot of needs."

Dad heard Jiang Chuan's words, curled his lips, and said impatiently.

Jiang Chuan was used to his father's sharp tongue and soft heart. He smiled, asked the hospital about the medication Lin Xiaoxiao needed, purchased it, and then found his father and sister.

Jiang Chuan returned and looked at Lin Xiaoxiao with a smile as he asked, "Xiao Xiao, what do you want to eat? Second Brother is treating you."

Dad didn't speak, his gaze also fixed on his only daughter.

"Dad, Second Brother, let's go eat BBQ buffet. Wow, I haven't had BBQ buffet in a long time."

Lin Xiaoxiao noticed both of their gazes were on her, and she spoke without much thought.

Jiang Chuan understood that Lin Xiaoxiao was trying to save him money, and he sighed inwardly.

He knew his little sister was very sensible and didn't want her family to worry about her. But Jiang Chuan now had the ability and strength to give his family a better life. He didn't want his little sister to be so sensible. Instead, he wanted her to live happily every day.

"Alright."

Jiang Chuan didn't say much and agreed along with Dad.

The family happily ate a meal of roast meat, which cost two hundred yuan.

This was high consumption for Dad, who collected scraps. He felt a pang of heartache when paying the bill.

Jiang Chuan intended to pay the bill, but Dad immediately said that since he was the elder, he should naturally be the one to pay.

After the three returned home, Dad and Jiang Chuan slept in one room. Little Sister slept in a room alone.

Seeing that Dad was sound asleep, Jiang Chuan went to Lin Xiaoxiao's room and knocked on the door.

"Dad, what is it?"

Lin Xiaoxiao's voice reached Jiang Chuan's ears.

"Little Sister, it's Second Brother. I need to talk to you about something. Come out for a moment."

Jiang Chuan heard that his little sister was still awake and spoke to her softly.

"Okay, Second Brother, wait for me."

Lin Xiaoxiao heard Second Brother calling her, wiped away her tears, put on her clothes, and walked out of the room.

Jiang Chuan saw that Lin Xiaoxiao's eyes were red, understood that Lin Xiaoxiao had been crying again, and sighed.

"Xiao Xiao, come out with Second Brother for a moment."

Jiang Chuan said to Lin Xiaoxiao. The two walked out of the room and went outside.

"Little Sister, look at the balance inside."

Jiang Chuan opened his mobile banking app. Lin Xiaoxiao looked at the balance inside, turned to Jiang Chuan in shock, and for a moment couldn't speak.

"Little Sister, Second Brother truly has the ability to protect you now, and the ability to let you live better lives. So you don't need to live so cautiously. You can live happily and freely. In the future, Second Brother will protect you just like before."

Jiang Chuan promised Lin Xiaoxiao seriously and solemnly.

"I understand, Brother Chuan."

Lin Xiaoxiao looked at the countless zeros on Jiang Chuan's phone. She understood that Jiang Chuan had truly succeeded all these years, and she understood that Jiang Chuan was telling the truth, so she smiled happily.

Lin Xiaoxiao smiled, but tears streamed down from her eyes again.

Jiang Chuan simply walked over to Lin Xiaoxiao, held her head, and allowed her to cry and vent the emotions in her heart.

"Sigh."

Inside the room, Dad, who had already gone to bed, also saw this scene. He sighed and made a decision in his heart.

Dad had noticed Little Sister's abnormality half a year ago, ever since she entered City First High School. He knew that the people bullying her were either rich or powerful, and he had no way to intervene.

He privately planned to have Little Sister transfer schools, but the school wouldn't agree, leaving Dad helpless. Dad had also considered reporting it to the police, but he worried that without evidence, those who harmed Little Sister couldn't be punished, so he didn't dare to act rashly.

Dad had actually prepared for the worst: making the bullies disappear. Dad had already planned everything, but Jiang Chuan had returned home and become very successful.

If Jiang Chuan could truly resolve Lin Xiaoxiao's matter, he wouldn't take action. He would honestly follow Jiang Chuan and leave this place to go to Jiang Chuan's new home.

He wasn't doing it for himself, but for Lin Xiaoxiao to have a better future.

After all, the slum was too chaotic, and Little Sister felt very unsafe several times when she came home.

"Get some good rest today. I'll go to school with you tomorrow."

"Okay, Second Brother."

After Lin Xiaoxiao vented her emotions, drowsiness swept over her. He said this to Lin Xiaoxiao. Lin Xiaoxiao saw Jiang Chuan's balance, understood that Jiang Chuan could truly solve her problem, and her mood instantly improved. She replied sweetly and returned to her room to sleep.

"Send me the contact information for the person in charge of the North of the River branch company. I'll need you to do some things tomorrow. Give me a call."

Jiang Chuan sent a message to Liu Yong and also returned to his room to sleep, avoiding Dad waking up and noticing anything unusual.

By the time Jiang Chuan returned to the room, Dad's snoring was loud enough to shake the heavens.