I Got Rich in Period Fiction
Chapter 305: She Really Was Brainwashed

Chapter 305: Chapter 305: She Really Was Brainwashed

Liu Hong acted quickly, going out to the living room and gathering everything from the table. She glanced at Li Bo’s father, who was reading the newspaper on the sofa, but didn’t see that woman. Curling her lips, she took the items and went into the room.

She placed everything on the table before speaking, "Auntie, take good care of yourself. This is a little token from the three of us."

"...Take it back, I can’t eat much now that I’m sick. It’s just causing you to spend money unnecessarily. You’re all students; it can’t be easy."

"There’s no reason to take back something that’s been brought to your door, Auntie. Don’t overthink it, just focus on getting well," said Liu Hong, her speech as straightforward as her demeanor.

Qiao Qingyu looked at the frowning Li Bo, "Li Bo, are you going back with us now, or are you returning to school tomorrow morning?"

"I’ll go back to school tomorrow morning; it’s just over half an hour by bicycle."

"Alright, then we’ll be going first."

Li Bo felt a sense of relief upon hearing that they were leaving.

Li Chengming smiled and exchanged a few words with these classmates, but he didn’t see Aunt Shao, whom Li Bo mentioned, come out to greet them.

A hint of coldness flashed across Qiao Qingyu’s lips, and she gave Li Bo a cool look before leaving the Li family’s house. Naturally, Li Bo had to see them out.

No one spoke in the hallway; perhaps Li Bo also felt embarrassed. As they went downstairs in the stairwell, Qiao Qingyu suddenly stopped and looked at Li Bo with a stern gaze.

"Li Bo, we are just classmates. It’s not my place to meddle in your family affairs, nor do I want to know who is right or wrong, but I hope you’re not someone whose sense of morality is so twisted that you can’t discern right from wrong."

"When have I ever been unable to discern right from wrong, or had twisted morals?"

Li Bo retorted to Qiao Qingyu, nearly frantic.

"Li Bo, we haven’t been classmates for very long, and honestly, we don’t really know each other. I overestimated your character," Qiao Qingyu said coldly.

Then she spoke to Liu Hong and Liu Min standing beside her, "Let’s go."

Li Bo stopped Qiao Qingyu; she was eager to improve herself and didn’t want others to think she lacked moral integrity or discernment. "Qiao Qingyu, make it clear, how have I failed to discern right from wrong? What bad thing have I done?"

"Li Bo, I, Qiao Qingyu, don’t dare claim I’m exceedingly filial, but I would absolutely never let my mother lie alone in a decrepit, smelly little room while the rest of you dress sharply and sit around drinking tea and reading newspapers..."

"Let’s go," Qiao Qingyu said firmly, truly not wanting to speak any further with Li Bo.

The three of them left without looking back.

Li Bo stomped his feet in anger behind them.

Shao Hui followed after, guilt in her voice, "Please go explain to your classmates; could there have been some misunderstanding?"

"I won’t explain. They can think whatever they want. It’s my family’s business, and none of their concern!"

Then Li Bo walked away, visibly upset.

Shao Hui stood at the bend of the stairs, watching Li Bo’s retreating figure with a complex expression.

...

They were all roommates. It was impossible not to talk, but Qiao Qingyu truly ignored Li Bo from then on. Even if she, Qiao Qingyu, was an orphan, she would not bother with such a person.

Li Bo was filled with both hate and regret. She clearly understood what kind of background Qiao Qingyu came from. If she could ingratiate herself with her, even if she didn’t get into Tenghai Research Base after graduation, getting a good position in Xichuan would be a breeze.

But she really didn’t think it was that serious.

Look, when mom opposed the divorce, dad gave up on insisting, didn’t he? And although Aunt Shao moved in, she didn’t get a marriage certificate, did she? Besides, Aunt Shao still had to take care of mom’s health.

She went to school every day, dad went to work, and she was the only child at home. When would she have time to look after mom?

Therefore, the family should be thankful to Aunt Shao.

So, she had to make Qiao Qingyu understand the truth. She didn’t want Qiao Qingyu to misunderstand her.

Li Bo was a doer, generally adamant about accomplishing what she set out to do. She didn’t want to grow more distant from Qiao Qingyu over these years. Many people were trying to please Qiao Qingyu; it was like she had an advantage close at hand but couldn’t benefit from it, which was utterly frustrating.

So she took the opportunity to ask Qiao Qingyu where exactly she had gone wrong, why was she ignoring her?

Li Bo also felt very wronged, "It’s all the adults’ business. My mom didn’t agree to the divorce, and my dad didn’t insist.

Qiao Qingyu really wanted to see what was in this woman’s head, or perhaps, had she been brainwashed by that Shao Hui?

She initially wanted to leave, but since Li Bo grabbed her, she felt very annoyed.

But since she wanted to know, then let’s talk about it.

"It’s not about insisting, but now there is a second woman in your house, what’s that supposed to mean? Does your dad want a harem like the ancient people had?" Qiao Qingyu was sharp-tongued, not holding back.

"Qiao Qingyu, don’t talk nonsense."

Li Bo’s face turned pale with fright.

If others heard this, it would be big trouble.

"I’m talking nonsense? Isn’t it clear? You don’t hide the fact that Aunt Shao is your dad’s true love. Shouldn’t she avoid suspicion at this time?"

"But my mom is sick and needs someone to take care of her."

"Did you ever ask your mom if she needs her to take care of her?" Qiao Qingyu really didn’t want to talk to her, "Li Bo, am I talking nonsense? Liu Hong, Liu Min, and I have seen it with our own eyes. Tell me, Li Bo, do you have a conscience? Is that a room for a sick person? It’s so cold now, and that room facing north has no heating equipment, the blankets are thin, and the air doesn’t circulate; even a healthy person could get sick staying there..."

"...But my house only has two rooms that catch the morning sun," Li Bo explained dryly.

"And then? You live in one room, and what about the other? Shouldn’t your mom be living there? Who’s living there now?"

Li Bo’s face suddenly became ugly, and after a long pause, she said, "That room is where dad and... and Aunt Shao live. They love each other, isn’t it right for them to live together?"

"Li Bo, I don’t know who brainwashed you, but really, it’s the first time in my life that I’ve seen a girl as clueless as you. I just want to ask you, did your mom abuse you?"

"...No."

"Your mom didn’t abuse you, and she gave birth to you, which is surely a kindness, but now you join an outsider to mistreat her, are you even human?"

"I haven’t, don’t talk nonsense," Li Bo’s face turned white.

"You haven’t? The world has never seen a daughter like you. True love, what is true love? You can have true love, that’s undeniable, but it must not break up someone else’s family. No matter how your dad and mom came together, whether they have a marriage certificate or are legally married, I’m telling you, Li Bo, I usually don’t meddle in other people’s affairs, but if I did, I could send your dad to jail!"

By the end, Qiao Qingyu was speaking with righteous indignation.