"It's okay, I brought my living expenses for next month!" Zhang Lei patted his waist bag.
"Oh, you're such a kind child! Here's what I'll do: I still have the authority to give discounts. Take this business card, and when you go to the pharmacy, just say you're my nephew, and I'll give you the insider price!" The doctor took out his business card and wrote a few words on it in a flamboyant style. "Remember this phone number. You don't have social security, so if you have any problems in the future, just contact me directly. No need to make an appointment; Auntie will see you for free, okay!"
Zhang Lei looked at the business card and said, "Thank you, Aunt Liu, you're a good person too!" This was, of course, because Zhang Lei considered himself a good person as well, and he even believed what he had just said.
Zhang Lei, still sweating profusely as he walked out of the checkout, was visibly shaken. Even with the cheaper medication and the discount card, the price was still shocking. He had initially thought he had enough money, but now he was worried, especially since he still needed to get a medical examination later. No wonder most people feel that even with 90% reimbursement for medical expenses, it's still a huge burden.
Zhang Lei has been afraid of injections since he was a child, and he even fainted from needles so badly that the whole hospital thought he was allergic to penicillin. But the more he is like this, the more he likes to see other people get injections. This may be what is commonly known as being happy to see others suffer.
Zhang Lei carried Wu Yining into the injection room and shamelessly stayed inside as a family member, even offering to help under the guise of being a relative.
Wu Yining was wearing corduroy trousers, and underneath she wore a pair of ordinary underwear, no different from men's underwear, which covered her little bottom tightly.
Zhang Lei likes girls like this. If she wore sexy underwear, she wouldn't look innocent anymore, and she wouldn't seem like a little girl.
As Zhang Lei was taking off her panties, Wu Yining woke up, perhaps out of instinct to protect herself. When she woke up, she found herself lying on the bed with someone taking off her panties. Instinctively, the little girl grabbed the two legs of the panties and refused to let go.
"Sweetie, let go, the doctor's going to give you a shot!" Zhang Lei took the opportunity to lightly slap her buttocks twice. It felt so good. Zhang Lei couldn't suppress the sly smile on his face, as if he had just gotten a taste of her secret.
These two actions caused Wu Yining to tremble violently, and she withdrew her hands as if by lightning.
When they actually took off her underwear, Zhang Lei and the nurse waiting for the injection were both stunned. Her originally fair and tender buttocks were no longer recognizable. There were whip marks and stick marks piled up, and her entire buttocks were red and shiny, with some areas already turning black. If it weren't for the fact that it was on a human body, you would never have guessed that it was actually a little girl's buttocks.
Seeing the nurse's questioning gaze, Zhang Lei almost wanted to shrink into the ground. Why did he have to use that extra hand? Now look what happened, she probably thinks this is his handiwork. That's too cruel. If it were me, I definitely wouldn't have been willing to hit her so hard.
"Hurry up and give her the injection!" Zhang Lei didn't bother explaining at this point; explaining would only make things worse.
The nurse didn't seem as fussy as the doctor. She just glared at Zhang Lei before carefully finding a relatively intact spot on Wu Yining's buttocks to insert the needle.
When the alcohol was applied, Wu Yining's buttocks twitched involuntarily a few times, but her reaction was much less when she received the injection.
But no matter what, he just clung to the edge of the bed with both hands, not daring to move or even look back, clearly because he was terrified of being beaten.
Episode 3: The Bloody Path to Adulthood, Chapter 35: Raising Lolita A
Seemingly sensing Zhang Lei's sincere concern, Wu Yining was already quite familiar with him when she came out of the hospital. She could walk on her own, although her buttocks were still quite sore, so she was limping and didn't have the bouncy and lively manner that a girl her age should have.
However, she was still a little shy, after all, her butt had been seen by the young man in front of her, and Zhang Lei was actually only a little over two years older than her.
Zhang Lei was holding a plastic bag typical of hospitals, containing Wu Yining's medication. The doctor had been quite prescient, as it contained medicine to reduce swelling and bruising, though now it wasn't just for her small face.
Besides the medication, there are also several medical reports on Wu Yining's injuries. With these reports, Zhang Lei can send her family to jail at any time. Although there is still some lack of evidence, don't forget Zhang Lei's current status.
Zhang Lei's intention was certainly not to send them to court, because then he wouldn't be able to raise the little girl. He just wanted an unofficial, private compromise: since you don't want the child anyway, you might as well give her to me and raise her. As for what I do with her, that's none of your business. If you want to know, go to the prison.
Zhang Lei had already learned about the basic changes in Wu Yining's family from her. Wu's younger brother had moved into the house, and she herself had long known she wasn't her father's biological daughter; she and her husband had never hidden their arguments from the children. Zhang Lei knew what would happen next, even without her saying it.
"So you haven't had dinner yet? They're really going too far!" Zhang Lei affectionately stroked the little girl's hair. "How about I take you to eat? Driver, let's not go to Hongzhen Old Street, just find a restaurant and stop!"
Although drivers usually don't like customers who suddenly shorten their journey, this time the taxi driver was clearly relieved to hear that he didn't have to go to Hongzhen Old Street. Going to that place at night is quite scary, but putting aside whether the customer would complain, he was also hesitant to say such a thing to the people there.
"Master, how much?" Zhang Lei wasn't used to using a wallet; he kept all his money loose, with different denominations of banknotes in different pockets, finding it more convenient that way.
"No need, no need, you've only gone a short distance, just consider it making friends!" Before the driver could finish speaking, he shifted gears and the car sped off as if it were escaping. Zhang Lei had no idea what he had said that had scared him.
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"Is it good? Eat slowly, don't choke!" Zhang Lei patted the little girl on the back. "Drink some soup, drink some soup!"
Wu Yining looked like she had been hungry for a long time. The hard chairs in the restaurant made her very uncomfortable, and her bottom kept bobbing up and down, but her head never left the food in front of her. Her little cheeks were bulging out, making her look quite comical.
"I'll take you home after you finish eating. I'll talk to them and ask them to try not to hit you anymore!" Although Zhang Lei had already made up his mind to adopt this little girl, he still had to do this first, and he wanted her to say it herself so that he could discipline her in the future.
"Pfft!" Upon hearing this terrible news, Wu Yining spat out all the food in her mouth. Fortunately, she managed to control herself and turned her head away, preventing the entire table of food from going to waste.
"Brother Leilei, no! I'll really get beaten to death if I go back!" Wu Yining blinked at Zhang Lei, looking like a pitiful stray cat. This little girl was quite outgoing; before Zhang Lei even mentioned it, she was already calling him "Brother Leilei" so naturally.
Her eyes weren't big, but they were very dark and bright, giving off a deep feeling. Looking into them was like looking into a deep pool, and the long water plants on the edge of the pool added to their captivating charm. Zhang Lei felt dizzy from her gaze and almost immediately agreed to her proposal.
Zhang Lei shook his head, trying to clear his head. "No, at most you can run to your brother when you get beaten up in the future. Where else can you go? Although you can sue them now, the evidence is insufficient, so it's hard to have any impact on them. They can just find an excuse to get away with it. Why did they beat you up like this? Is it because you're not good at studying?"
Although China has laws against child abuse, traditional forces still hold considerable sway. Parents hitting their children is considered perfectly justified, and the law usually doesn't intervene unless the child is maimed or killed. While cases like Wu Yining's appear tragic, they haven't resulted in lifelong harm. Police intervention typically amounts to a few warnings at most. Zhang Lei's confidence in sending them to prison stems largely from his new identity.
"No, Brother Lei Lei, please save me!" Wu Yining's tears could no longer be held back and gushed out like a fountain. After suffering some injustice, this child is most afraid of someone being kind to her. At this time, she will almost always be unable to hold back her tears. Zhang Lei himself was actually like this a few years ago.
"They said I'm not a member of the Wu family and don't deserve to eat the Wu family's food, so they don't give me anything to eat!" Wu Yining sobbed, but her voice sounded even better than before. Zhang Lei was already considering whether to let her cry more in the future.
"I can have something to eat, but you can hit me with a grain of rice. If you hit my butt until there's nowhere left to hit me, then hit me somewhere else. I've already been hit so many times that there's nowhere left to hit me. Waaah, Brother Lei Lei, please take me back. I really can't go on living like this!" Wu Yining cried as she leaned on the platform, her voice leaking out from under her elbows, her words constantly interrupted by sobs.
This greatly displeased Zhang Lei. The girl's face was perfect for crying; tears like pear blossoms in the rain were probably made just for her. Many girls are naturally beautiful, but become unbearable to look at when they cry or laugh. Another type is those who become more lovable when they cry than usual, and this little girl clearly belonged to the latter category.
Perhaps it was because Zhang Lei appeared when she needed him most, but the little girl has clearly become very dependent on him, calling him "Brother Lei" more naturally and fluently than he does with his cousins. Of course, the fact that the listener feels comfortable with this also plays a role.
"It's so troublesome if your brother doesn't take you back. My head hurts. Don't cry, get up and eat something first. Let me think of a solution!" Zhang Lei rubbed his temples. If you're going to put on an act, you have to go all the way. Even though the damn little girl immediately raised her tear-streaked face when she heard Zhang Lei say he wouldn't take her back, she didn't even bother to wipe her tears and started wolfing down her food again. She had absolutely no intention of showing any consideration for Zhang Lei's hard work in putting on an act.
"You brat! We'll settle this score later!" Zhang Lei could only vent his dissatisfaction inside, but as long as the little lamb fell into the trap, the big bad wolf's tail would wag excitedly.
Now that the big bad wolf's tail has been revealed, it won't be easily retracted. The little lamb has already fallen into the trap, so it shouldn't expect to escape easily.
"There's no other way. Now I can only let you stay with me. But I'm a student myself, I'm not qualified to adopt you. If your family comes looking for you, it'll be a real hassle for me!" Zhang Lei tried to look troubled, but everyone knew he was secretly overjoyed. He was just worried about what to do with the money when a little girl fell from the sky. Her current situation was actually caused by Zhang Lei. Whether this was karma or not, killing someone's mother meant he had to take care of their child.
"Brother Leilei, I know I'm troubling you, but I really have nowhere else to go. Please save me. Before, my dad always had a reason for beating me, but now they just drag me over and beat me, and I have to come up with a reason myself. If I can't come up with one, they'll beat me to death, but I won't stop!" Regardless of whether her words were genuine or not, the little girl's eyes were just as deadly as ever. Zhang Lei wondered if any man could resist her pleas.
Although Tian Xiao has a youthful face, her overly developed figure makes it hard to believe she's a little girl. While this contrast might be more stimulating for men, it's more appealing to older men. Wu Yining, on the other hand, is different. Her allure is specifically targeted at young men like Zhang Lei. Although her skin isn't as fair and delicate as Tian Xiao's, and her looks aren't as charming, Zhang Lei is completely smitten.
"But you can't waver then. You have to insist that you were beaten by them and you absolutely can't change your story. That way, we'll have your medical report, and they won't dare to do anything. If you change your story, then your brother will be in big trouble!"
"No, Brother Lei, I swear, I will never harm you!" Wu Yining raised her little hand, and Zhang Lei noticed that there were two ridges on her palm, which ruined the beauty of her slender fingers.
"Oh, poor little girl, but you shouldn't use that name anymore. I don't feel comfortable hearing the surname Wu, but it's not good to have my surname either. From now on, you can have the surname Liu (六). The character Yi (怡) also gives people a feeling of taking advantage of others, so don't use it either. From now on, you can just be called Liu Ning!" Zhang Lei changed the little girl's name without her consent, and from then on, she was called Liu Ning.